News Release

____________________________________________________________

May 1, 2006

This Week at Boise State
Editor�s Note: Due to the end of the academic year, �This Week at Boise
State� will take a hiatus, returning in August.

The following are upcoming events at Boise State University for the week of May 7-13. Please note that all events are subject to change. For updated information on all events, go to http://events.boisestate.edu.

OF SPECIAL NOTE: Boise State classes end May 5. Commencement is May 13

EXHIBITIONS
Through May 10: �Contribution: Essence of Life.� Student Union Art Gallery, 7 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. This juried exhibition, presented in partnership with Boise State and the Suicide Prevention Action Network of Idaho (SPAN), features works in all media, including music, theater, literature, painting, illustration, sculpture and photography. Free. Call 426-4636.

SUNDAY, MAY 7

Cinco de Mayo Celebration. Student Union Building Parking Lot. Noon-6 p.m. The culminating event for the 2006 Cinco de Mayo celebration includes children�s games and activities, food, folk dancing, raffle prizes and more. Sponsored by the Boise State Organizacion de Estudiantes Latino-Americanos. Call 426-1732 for more information.

King of the Streets VI. Student Union Building Parking Lot. Noon-6 p.m. This event, which features the best custom cars, hot rods, trucks and bikes in Idaho and Oregon, coincides with the Cinco de Mayo celebration. Activities include a hydraulic hopping competition, live hip-hop entertainment and a breakdance contest. Free; $15-$25 to register a vehicle in the exhibition. Call 420-6362 for more information.

Dance Showcase: �Dansant R�ve.� Morrison Center Stage II. 7 p.m. �Dansant R�ve� is a showcase of jazz, pointe and modern dance choreographed by Boise State Student Aidan Riordan-Buell. The performance marks the first time that a dance concert has been arranged to fulfill the senior project requirement of the Honors College. Tickets are free on a first come, first served basis. Call 467-4164 for more information.

MONDAY, MAY 8
Finals Relief Whitewater Rafting Trip Registration Deadline. Payette River. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The Outdoor Programs Office invites the campus community to relieve the stress of finals week with a day of whitewater rafting on the Payette River. Transportation, lunch and equipment is provided by the Outdoor Programs Office. $25. Call 426-1946 for more information.

TUESDAY, MAY 9
Nutrition and Weight Management Consultation. Student Recreation Center Fitness Testing and Wellness Room. 4:15 p.m.- 5:15 p.m. Participants are invited to drop by and speak with qualified staff about nutrition and weight management issues. Free. Call 426-1459.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 10
Drop In Kayak Sessions. Boise State Pool. 7-9:45 p.m. This non-instructional session is a great opportunity to get into the pool and work on kayaking skills. $5 with personal kayak; $6 for a rental kayak. Call 426-1946 for more information.

THURSDAY, MAY 11
Bike Repair Clinic. Student Recreation Center Patio. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The Student Recreation Center invites the campus community to bring their bikes and receive technical advice from a trained mechanic. Free. Call 426-1946.

FRIDAY, MAY 12
Finals Relief Whitewater Rafting Trip. Payette River. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The Outdoor Programs Office invites the campus community to relieve the stress of finals week with a day of whitewater rafting on the Payette River. Transportation, lunch and equipment is provided by the Outdoor Programs Office. $25. Call 426-1946 for more information.

SATURDAY, MAY 13
Community Climb. Student Recreation Center Climbing Gym. 7-9:45 p.m. Community Climb nights are bonus climbing sessions for Recreation Center members and a chance for non-members to experience Boise State�s state-of-the-art climbing gym. Route setting class offered prior to the Community Climb. $5; free for Recreation Center members. Call 426-1946.

Ballet Idaho: �Pink Martini.� Morrison Center. 8 p.m. This original Ballet Idaho production is choreographed to the renowned multi-lingual music of �Pink Martini.� $17-$42. Call 426-1110 for ticket information, or go online at www.idahotickets.com.

Dive for Diabetes. Skydown Sport Skydiving at the Caldwell Airport. This event is dedicated to promoting education and inspiring an active, healthy lifestyle for people with diabetes. $120 for early registration; includes tandem skydive, live music, raffle prizes and other entertainment. Sponsored by Boise State�s Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Call 331-7876 or visit www.nolimitssite.org  for event information.

Upcoming Events

The following is a highlight of events at Boise State through May.

TUESDAY, MAY 16
Bring Your Own Voice: Blogging Workshop. Student Union Cultural Center. 5-7 p.m. This event, facilitated by Ro Parker, is part of the Bring Your Own Voice series, which invites participants to learn about the creative process from spoken word artists, songwriters, published authors, bloggers, poets and students with powerful things to say. Free. Call 426-5950 for more information.

WEDNESDAY. MAY 17
Boise Choristers Concert. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. May 17-18. The Boise Choristers, a women�s choral group established in 1918, presents its 65th annual spring concert, �Ladies �B� Good: From Bach to the Beatles.� Free; donations are encouraged to help fund the Choristers� scholarship for Boise State music students. For more information, contact Lynn Melton at 939-0756.

THURSDAY, MAY 18-21
River Safety and Rescue Seminar. Outdoor Programs Classroom and the Middle Fork of the Boise River. 7 a.m.-9 p.m. This seminar, designed for both rafters and kayakers, emphasizes safe judgment and accident prevention. Topics include self-rescue, mid-river recoveries, tag line rescue and victim stabilization. All technical equipment is provided by the Outdoor Programs Office. $50; register by May 12. Call 426-5641.

THURSDAY, MAY 18-20
�The Male Intellect�An Oxymoron?� Morrison Center. 7:30 p.m. May 18, 8 p.m. May 19-20. In this hit one-man show, actor and writer Robert Dubac delivers a clever combination of theater and stand-up comedy. Presented as part of the Fred Meyer Broadway in Boise Series. $23.50-$33.50. Call 426-1110 for ticket information

TUESDAY, MAY 23
Bring Your Own Voice: �Writing and Its Process.� Student Union Cultural Center. 5-7 p.m. This event, facilitated by Wanda Viento, is part of the Bring Your Own Voice series, which invites participants to learn about the creative process from spoken word artists, songwriters, published authors, bloggers, poets and students with powerful things to say. Free. Call 426-5950 for more information.

THURSDAY, MAY 25.
Parrothead Band. Taco Bell Arena. 7:30-10 p.m. Jimmy Buffet fans are in for a treat when this band performs �Margaritaville,� �Five O�Clock Somewhere� and other Buffet favorites. Presented by the Professional Firefighters of Idaho. $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Call 1-877-653-0599 for ticket information.

FRIDAY, MAY 26
Bring Your Own Voice Showcase. Student Union Cultural Center. 6 p.m. At this culmination of the Bring Your Own Voice series, participants are invited to share their readings, poems and performances. Free. Call 426-5950 for more information.

-30-

Media Contacts: Julie Hahn, University Communications, (208) 426-5540
Bill Schnupp, University Communications, (208) 426-3275

Boise State University is the largest institution of higher education in Idaho with about 18,600 students and 2,200 faculty and staff. More than 190 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and technical degrees are offered within eight colleges. A metropolitan university located in the capital city, Boise State is committed to life-enhancing research, teaching excellence and public service.

The Office of Communications and Marketing - Boise State University
1910 University Drive - Education Building, #726 - Boise Idaho 83725-1030

208-426-1577
(fax)208-426-4001

email communications@boisestate.edu

Last reviewed on Wednesday, January 03, 2007