News Release

Sept. 20, 2006

This Week at Boise State

The following are upcoming events at Boise State University for the week of Sept. 24-30. Please note that all events are subject to change. For updated information on all events, visit http://events.boisestate.edu.

EVENTS OF SPECIAL NOTE:
September: Latino Heritage Month. Celebrate Latino history during September, when the Cultural Center presents Latino Heritage Month. For a full list of events, visit http://www.culturalcenter.boisestate.edu or call 426-5950.

EXHIBITIONS:
Through Oct. 15: “Anne Frank: A Private Photo Album.” Student Union Gallery. 7 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. The exhibit features more than 70 black-and-white photos taken by Otto Frank, the father of Anne Frank, before WWII. The photos of Anne and her sister, Margot, are haunting in their ordinariness — baby pictures, photos from birthday parties, snapshots of Anne with childhood friends. The photos are on loan from the Anne Frank Center USA, and trained docents from the Anne Frank Memorial are available to offer tours. To schedule a tour, call 345-0304.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 26
“The World According to Sesame Street.” Student Union Bishop Barnwell Room. 5:30-7:30 p.m. As part of the Diverse Perspectives Series, this film shows education is always more than alphabets and numbers. This film follows three producers from the Sesame Street Workshop in New York City to Bangladesh, Kosovo and South Africa, where they localize the world’s most-watched children’s program with indigenous songs, puppets and curricula. Not suitable for children. Free. E-mail hollygilchrist@boisestate.edu for more information.

“Chicago.” Morrison Center. 7:30 p.m. This event also takes place Sept. 27 and 28. It’s Broadway’s most popular musical, a razzle-dazzle tale of sin and celebrity. Now you can see it live. Features mature themes. Part of the Fred Meyer Broadway Across America-Boise Series. Tickets $30-$55 by calling 426-1110, Select-a-Seat, the Morrison Center Box Office or www.idahotickets.com. 

“Male Masculinity and the Deconstruction of Sexual and Domestic Violence.” Student Union Lookout Room. 6-8:30 p.m. Film and discussion with Jeff Matsushita of Men Today, Men Tomorrow. Free. Call 426-1223.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 27
Meningitis Clinic. Health and Wellness Center. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Boise State is providing an immunization for the prevention of meningitis on campus. $115 for the meningitis vaccine. Call 426-2354.

“Food for Thought.” Student Union Lookout Room. Noon. Join Michael Zirinsky, a Boise State history professor, in the presentation “Between Iraq and a Hard Place: The United States in Iranian History.” Brown bag lunch available for $5. RSVP requested. Call 426-1492.

“Seen Inconvenient Truth: Now What? Focus the Nation on Solutions to Global Warming.” Student Union Jordan C Ballroom. 4-5:30 p.m. Listen to Eban Goodstein, who is organizing a nationwide effort to engage communities in addressing global climate changes. Goodstein’s lecture looks at the science and impacts of global warming and ways people can get involved. Free. Call 426-5380.

“Global Health Care Politics.” Student Union Forum. 4:30 p.m. Discussion with Ross Burkhart, a professor of political science. Free. Call 426-1223.

“Fair Trade: The Reasons and the Necessity.” Student Union Barnwell Room. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Interactive discussion with Anna Wulfsong Belt of Ten Thousand Villages. Free. Call 426-1223.

Public Forum on Regulatory Takings in Idaho and Oregon. Student Union Lookout Room. 7 p.m. Boise State Public Policy Center and the Institute for Urban and Regional Planning will host a public forum on the implementation of Measure 37 in Oregon and the likely impacts of Idaho’s Proposition 2. The event is co-sponsored by the Association of Idaho Cities and the Idaho Association of Counties. Free. Call 426-3667.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 28
“In the Sawtooths.” Morrison Center. 7:30 p.m. This event also takes place Sept. 29 and 30. Play presented by Boise State Theatre Arts Department. Tickets $12 general, $10 alumni, seniors, faculty, staff and non-Boise State students. Full-time Boise State students, can pick up one free ticket at the Student Union Info Desk. Call 426-3957.

PHOTO OP: ‘The Godfather.’ Student Union Hatch Ballroom. 6 p.m. for dinner, film starts at 7 p.m. Watch the third film in “The Godfather” trilogy and enjoy an Italian dinner. Sponsored by Boise State Student Programs Board. Dinner is formal, so attendees are asked to dress appropriately. Film is rated “R.” Seating is limited. Dinner tickets are available for 50 attendees, and remaining tickets are dessert-only. Boise State students, faculty and staff can pick up one free ticket from the Student Activities Desk; $10 for general public. Call 426-3835.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 29
An Evening with Gerda Weissman Klein. Morrison Center. 7-9 p.m. Klein, a Holocaust survivor, author, and internationally praised human rights educator, will give a special presentation. A documentary about Klien’s experiences, “One Survivor Remembers,” won the Academy Award for best documentary short subject and will be shown as part of her presentation. Free. Call 345-0304.

Jeanne Belfy Performance. Morrison Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Belfy, oboe, and friends will perform as part of the Faculty Artist Series. $5 general, $3 seniors, free for Boise State students, faculty and staff. Call 426-1596.

Women That Rock Series. REC Climbing Gym. 7-9 p.m. Try out indoor climbing, learn a new sport or diversify your regular workout during the exclusive women-only night. $5 for general public, free for REC members. Call 426-1946.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 30
Dora Seres Performance. Student Union Special Events Center. 8 p.m. Flutist Seres will perform as part of the Classic Performance Series. Seres has appeared at the European Music Festival in Slovakia, the Yamanami International Music Festival in Japan and the Budapest Spring Festival. $10 general, $5 Boise State students, faculty, staff, children 17 and younger and seniors 55 and older. Call 426-4636.

Into the Streets. Meet at Student Union Building first-floor dining hall. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Kick off Homecoming by giving back to the community. Into the Streets is an annual tradition that lets students, alumni and faculty join together to make the Treasure Valley a better place to live. Volunteers can focus on environmental, poverty, health or youth oriented projects. Breakfast will be provided. Call 426-4248.

Lynn Berg Concert. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Baritone Lynn Berg will perform as part of the Faculty Artist Series, accompanied by Del Parkinson. Tickets $5 general, $3 seniors, free for students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. Call 426-1596.

Friends of Bob and Tom. Morrison Center. 7 p.m. Spend an evening of laughter with four of radio stars Bob and Tom’s favorite comedians. Tickets $29.50. Call 426-1110, Select-a-Seat, the Morrison Center Box Office or www.idahotickets.com for ordering information.

Armchair Football. Student Union Brava! Stage. 12:30 p.m. Watch the Broncos play Utah on a big screen and enjoy free food and prizes. Free. Call 426-4636.

UPCOMING EVENTS

MONDAY, OCT. 2
Roger Gibbins Lecture. Student Union Barnwell Room. 7 p.m. Gibbins is president and CEO of Canada West Foundation, a public policy think tank that operates across Canada and the American West. Presented by the Canadian Studies program. Free. Call 426-3280.

Toilet Bowl Flag Football Tournament. Bronco Stadium. 4-10 p.m. The Toilet Bowl is one of the oldest Homecoming campus traditions. Free to participate and attend, but space is limited to 16 teams. Registrations are available at the REC Sept. 11-25. Call 426-2447.

“Human Rights Practices on the U.S./Mexico Border.” Student Union Farnsworth Room. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Film and discussion with Leo Morales of the Idaho Community Action Network. Call 345-0304.

Fall Triathlon. REC. Oct. 2-22. Challenge yourself this fall to complete the fall triathlon. Participants have three weeks to complete the full Ironman distances (2.4 miles swim, 112 miles bike, and 26.2 miles of walk/run.) T-shirt included for finishers. $10. Call 426-1131.

TUESDAY, OCT. 3
Snow Cones. The Quad. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Pick up a free blue and orange snow cone. Sponsored by Boise State Student Programs Board. Call 426-4636.

Ethnic Student Luncheon. Student Union Hatch AB Ballroom. Noon-1 p.m. Join other students, faculty and staff. Luncheons are sponsored by the office of the Vice President of Student Affairs and hosted by the Cultural Center. Free. Call 426-5950.

Professional Development Day. Student Union. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Join Boise State Association of Office Professionals in this on-campus training opportunity. Topics to be discussed include mentoring, newsletters, personal finances and effective leadership. $45. Call 426-1350.

Coffee House Concert Series. Student Union Brava! Stage. 5-7 p.m. Enjoy the music of artist Jill Cohen. Free. Call 426-1223.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 4
Student Spirit Competition. Jordan Ballroom. 7 p.m. Flaunt your blue and orange to show your school spirit for a chance to win a leather football signed by the Boise State football team. Sponsored by the Student Programs Board. Free. Call 426-1728.

“Unconditional Parenting” Lecture. Special Events Center. 7 p.m. Education author Alfie Kohn has written 11 books about education and parenting. His lecture is based on one of his books and is geared toward parents and childcare workers. Free. Call 343-0262.

THURSDAY, OCT. 5
Fettuccine Forum. Rose Room, 718 W. Idaho Street. 5:30 p.m.; doors open at 5 p.m. Idaho Statesman columnist Tim Woodward reflects on the oddly nostalgic hometown photography of Leo “Scoop” Leeburn. Fettuccine will be available for $5. Free. Presented by the Center for Idaho History and Politics and the Boise Office of the Mayor. Call 426-3701.

PHOTO OP: Orange Invasion. The Grove Plaza and downtown Boise. 7 p.m. Before the Broncos invade the field, fans are invited to invade downtown Boise. Join former classmates, current students and Bronco fans for a special presentation by Coach Pete, the Maneline Dancers and Boise State Cheer Squad. Free. Call 426-4636.

PHOTO OP: Clothesline Project. The Quad. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This event also takes place Oct. 6. The Women’s Center and Women’s and Children’s Alliance invite you to walk through the Clothesline Project, a visual display on a clothesline in which survivors of physical, sexual and emotional violence use a T-shirt as a canvas. Free. Call 426-4259.

Poetry Slam. Jordan Ballroom. 7 p.m. Poet Taylor Mali will perform. Free. Call 426-1223.

Idaho Council of the International Reading Association Conference. Borah High School. All-day conference. Join guest speakers Alfie Kohn, Donald Leu, Diane Barone and Irene Gaskins as they talk about literacy for students’ futures. Conference is for teachers, administrators and specialists. Boise State credit is available. $70-$150. Call 426-3271.

FRIDAY, OCT. 6
“The Life of Galileo.” Special Events Center. 7 p.m. Berthold Brecht’s play about the events of the inquisition trial of Galileo Galilei. Directed by Farideh Fardjam. Free parking. Tickets $20-$35. Tickets available at the Boise Co-op and the Student Union Info Desk. Call 426-4636.

PHOTO OP: Student Spirit Parade. Noon. The Quad. Students can show off their Bronco pride during this parade. Shopping carts that can be used during the parade can be picked up from 5-8 p.m. at the Student Programs Board office in the Student Union. Free. Call 426-1728.


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

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