The following are upcoming events at Boise State University for the week of Sept. 3-9. Please note that all events are subject to change. For updated information on all events, visit http://events.boisestate.edu.

EVENTS OF SPECIAL NOTE:

Through Sept. 12: Bronco Welcome. Get to know Boise State, fellow students, faculty and more during Bronco Welcome. From rafting trips to barbecues to fun, informative lectures, students can learn all about being a Bronco. Find out about the dozens of things to do by visiting http://broncowelcome.boisestate.edu.

Through Sept. 14: "New Fine Arts Faculty Exhibition." Student Union Gallery. 7 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. Free. Call 426-9340.

Through Sept. 15: "Faculty Exhibition 2006." Visual Arts Center: Gallery 1, Liberal Arts Building; Gallery 2, Hemingway Center. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; noon-4 p.m. Saturday; closed Sundays and university holidays. Free. Call 426-3994.

Labor Day Holiday. University offices closed.

Space or Face? Student Union Hatch C Ballroom. 4 p.m. "Space or Face: Online Community Building Safety" will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of online communities and their impact. Presented by Ro Parker and Chris Yer. Free. Call 426-5950.

Albertsons Library Birthday Celebration. Albertsons Library. 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a piece of cake to celebrate the library’s 11th anniversary. Free.

Student Organization Fair. The Quad. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Learn about getting involved in Boise State’s student organizations. With more than 200 organizations, there are many ways for students to get involved. Free. Call 426-4636.

Volunteer Expo. Student Union Jordan D Ballroom and first floor of the Student Union. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Check out more than 50 non-profit booths to learn about volunteer opportunities in the Treasure Valley. Free. Call 426-4240.

Ethnic Students Luncheon. Student Union Hatch A and B. Noon-1 p.m. Meet with other students, staff and faculty for lunch. Sponsored by the office of the Vice President of Student Affairs and hosted by the Cultural Center. Free. RSVP by Tuesday, Sept. 5. Call 426-5950.

Boise State football vs. Oregon State Beavers. Bronco Stadium. 5:30 p.m. Call 426-4737 or go online at http://broncosports.com for ticket information.

Bronco Bash Tailgate. Alumni Center. Two hours before the game. Free. Call 426-1698.

Bronco Blitz. Student Union Patio Entrance. 3:30-6 p.m. Students can get a Boise State T-shirt for $1 and get ready to cheer on the Broncos when they play Oregon State.

Broncoville Tailgate Party. Caven-Williams Sports Complex (next to Bronco Stadium). Three hours before kick-off. Broncoville features food vendors, kid games, big screen televisions, music and more. The interactive tailgate is family oriented with no alcohol and plenty of things for the kids. Free for those with a game ticket. E-mail blarron@boisestate.edu.

Blood Drive. Student Union Jordan Ballroom. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 426-4240.

Black Cliffs Outdoor Climbing Days. The Short Cliffs Area. 6-9 p.m.; This event is also taking place Sept. 25 in the Mid Cliffs Area. Climbers must register at least 24 hours before each session. Enjoy an evening of outdoor climbing at the local cliffs. This is a great chance to experience climbing on Boise basalt. The Outdoor Program will string the ropes; all climbers will need to have passed a climbing gym belay check prior to participation. Fee includes leadership, helmets, ropes, shoes and harnesses. $13 each session. Call 426-1946.

Student Services Fair. The Quad. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Check out all the services available to Boise State students, and pick up some freebies. Sponsored by Academic Support. Free. Call 426-4049.

Del Parkinson Concert. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Also 4 p.m. Sept. 10: Morrison Center Recital Hall. Del Parkinson will perform a piano recital as part of the Boise State Faculty Artist Series and repeat the performance on Sept. 10. The program, "Fair-Feathered Friends," includes several references to birds. The program includes the famous "Ritual Fire Dance" as well as selections by Liszt, Ravel, and Russian and Spanish composers. $5 general, $3 seniors, free to students and Boise State faculty and staff. Call 426-3980.

Study Abroad Fair. Student Union Jordan A and B Ballrooms. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Talk to returned students, meet study abroad representatives and learn how easy it is to study abroad. Free. Call 426-3652.

Stop Human Trafficking Conference. Student Union Hatch Ballroom. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Look beneath the surface — see the face of trafficked slaves in the U.S. today. Sponsored by the Catholic Charities of Idaho, the Idaho Council of Catholic Women and the Boise State Cultural Center. Free. Call 426-5950.

40 Watt Hype Musical Performance. Student Union Patio. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Enjoy the sounds of neo hip-hop. This band combines multi-cultural influences in their rural-urban street talk and songwriting. Free.

Comedy X Tour. Jordan Ballroom. 7 p.m. Comedians Adam Hunter, Claude Stuart and Clayton Fletcher perform in the Comedy X Tour, part of a nationwide college tour featuring stand-up comics. Free tickets available at the Student Union Info Desk and Student Activities Desk. Call 426-1728 or visit http://www.myspace.com/comedyxboise.

Student Organization Fair. The Quad. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. With more than 200 organizations, there are many ways for students to get involved. Free.

Wa: Art of Japanese Papermaking. Student Union Jordan C Ballroom. Papermakers Hironao and Osamu Hamada will demonstrate traditional Japanese methods. Admission is free, but reservations are requested by Sept. 10. Call 426-1060.

Whitewater Kayaking. Boise State pool, Boise and Payette Rivers. 7-10 p.m. Sept. 12, 14, 19 and 21; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 16; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 23. Register by 5 p.m. Sept. 8. Explore the basic techniques of kayaking in a positive and progressive learning environment. This class will offer information about kayaking history, equipment, stroke, techniques for proper boat control, Eskimo rolls, river reading, eddy turns, ferries and basic principles of river safety. All equipment and transportation provided by the Outdoor Program. $120. Call 426-1946.

Sawtooth Backpacking Trip. 7-9 p.m. Sept. 12 in the REC classroom; 5 p.m. departure Sept. 15 from the Outdoor Program; 7 p.m. Sept. 17 return to the Outdoor Program. Register by 5 p.m. Sept. 8. The Sawtooth National Recreation Area is host to miles of hiking trails, beautiful mountain scenery, rivers and streams, waterfalls, approximately 300 alpine lakes and many species of wildlife. Experience the area firsthand with the Outdoor Program staff. Trip fee includes transportation, group camping equipment and leadership. $45. Call 426-1946.

Daedalus Quartet. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 8 p.m. Morning music performance, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 16, Morrison Center Recital Hall, free. The Daedalus Quartet is one of the most in-demand young ensembles performing today, and will perform in Boise as part of the Boise Chamber Music Series. $25 general, $20 students by calling 426-1216; on sale two weeks before the performance. Call 426-3980.

Fiesta Independencia. Student Union Patio. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Celebrate the independence days of several Latin American countries with performances, food and music. Call 426-5950.

"Tortilla Heaven." Special Events Center. 6 p.m. "Tortilla Heaven" is a one-man show starring Comedy Central’s Jade Esteban Estrada. "Tortilla Heaven" is a comedic, yet very real, story of first-, second-, and third-generation Mexican-Americans trying to relate to each other. The first generation lives a humble life and tries to make its new home feel like its old one; the second generation abandons its roots in order to assimilate into big-city life; and the third generation tries to understand its history without knowing the language of its people. When the generations finally meet, speaking the same language seems to be the easy part of a difficult journey. Sponsored by the Cultural Center and the Bilingual Education Student Organization. $8 general, $5 Boise State Students with ID. Call 426-5950.

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Media Contacts: Julie Hahn, University Communications, (208) 426-5540; Tessa Schweigert, University Communications, (208) 426-3196.