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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.

Oct. 2-27: “2006 Juried Student Exhibition.” Gallery One, Liberal Arts Building. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon-4 p.m. Saturday. This year’s student exhibition will be judged by Jane Beebe, owner of PDX Contemporary Art in Portland. A closing reception and announcement of awards will be from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 20 in Gallery One. Free. Call 426-3994.

Oct. 2-27: “QueerID National Juried Exhibition.” Gallery Two, Hemingway Center. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon-4 p.m. Saturday. Juror John Paul Ricco selected 25 works by 16 artists for the QueerID National Juried Exhibition, which features works by artists from Boise, London, Illinois, Massachusetts and more. A closing reception will take place from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 20 in Gallery Two. Call 426-3994.

MONDAY, OCT. 2
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 Student REC Sept. 11-25. Call 426-2447.

“Refugee Stories Through Poetry and Art.” Student Union Lookout Room. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Presentation by refugees, coordinated by the International Rescue Committee. Free. Call 345-0304.

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.

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 426-1728.

Ethnic Student Luncheon. Student Union Hatch A and B 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.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 4
Press Conference on End-of-Life Survey. 10-10:30 a.m. Student Union Jordan B Ballroom. Results from the Idaho statewide end-of-life survey. Learn what people in Idaho think, what they want and what actions they have taken to ensure their wishes are followed for care at the end of life. Free. Call 426-5802.

“From Cruzan to Schiavo: What Have We Learned?” Lecture. Student Union Jordan B Ballroom. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Author and attorney Bill Colby will examine some of the difficult choices families must face before and after the death of a loved one. Colby represented the family of Nancy Cruzan in the first right-to-die case heard by the United States Supreme Court. Free. Call 426-5802.

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

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.

Drop In Kayak Pool Session. Boise State pool. 7-9:45 p.m. This session is an opportunity to get into the pool during the off-season and work on your kayaking skills. Practice your kayak roll, bow stalls, flat-water moves and other tricks. No pre-registration necessary. $5 with equipment, $6 without equipment. Call 426-2628.

THURSDAY, OCT. 5
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.

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 infield, 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.

Poetry Slam. Jordan Ballroom. 7 p.m. Poet Taylor Mali will read. 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
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.

“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, available at the Boise Co-op and the Student Union Info Desk. Call 426-4636.

MFA Reading Series. Liberal Arts Building Room 106. 7 p.m. Poet Kent Johnson will give a reading as part of Boise State’s MFA Reading Series. Free. For additional information, e-mail davidnicholas@boisestate.edu.

SATURDAY, OCT. 7
4th Annual Men’s, 1st Time Women’s Lacrosse Alumni Games. Student Activity Field. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The Broncos will attempt to even the series to 2-2 as they go up against alumni in the fourth annual men’s game. The women will square off in their first alumni game since their 2001 inaugural season. Free. Call 426-2447.

Stampede into the Streets Homecoming Parade. Broadway Avenue and University Drive. 2 p.m. The Homecoming parade is one of Boise State’s oldest traditions, featuring floats from nearly 40 student organizations, community groups and high school bands. This year’s grand marshals are longtime Boise State supporters Allen and Dixie Dykman. Free. Call 426-1831.

Alumni Roundup Chili Feed and Reunion. Boise State Alumni Center. 2-6 p.m. Parade watch, enjoy family activities, eat during the “world’s best chili feed” and tailgate during this celebration. Expect Buster, the Maneline Dancers and the Bronco Cheer Squad to make appearances. Call 426-1698.

Boise State football vs. Louisiana Tech. Bronco Stadium. 6:05 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.

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

MONDAY, OCT. 9
Wall of Gratitude. The Quad. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. This event takes place Oct. 9-13. As part of LGBT Diversity Week, and in honor of National Coming Out Day, the wall is a way for students to honor the contributions of LGBT people. Free. To submit a name for the wall, call 426-4259.

Marriage Amendment Debate. Student Union Barnwell Room. 6 p.m. Join the debate covering the political, religious and educational aspects of the marriage amendment. This moderated event consists of two teams of experts. Questions will be taken from the audience. This event is part of the GLBT Diversity Week. For a full list of events, visit http://www.catatized.com/List%20of%20events.pdf Free. Call 514-8513.

“Human Rights Practices on the U.S./Mexico Border.” Student Union Farnsworth Room. 6-7:30 p.m. Film and discussion with Leo Morales of the Idaho Community Action Network. Free. Call 345-0304.

Atlanta Gold Mine Issue Panel Discussion. Student Union Jordan B Ballroom. 7-9 p.m. Panelists from the Idaho Conservation League, Trout Unlimited, the Boise Forest Service, the Atlanta Gold Corporation and others will discuss the proposed gold mine near Atlanta, Idaho. Free. Call 426-4240.

TUESDAY, OCT. 10
“Why Donate Blood?” Student Union Hatch A and B Ballroom. 12:30-2 p.m. Learn about the blood donation process and about the work of the American Red Cross. Free. Call 426-4240.

Distinguished Lecture Series: Jonathan Kozol. Student Union Jordan Ballroom. 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Kozol, a National Book Award winner and educator, will speak on “Federal Intervention in Public Education: Facing the Challenges.” Seating is limited and available on a first-come basis. Free. Call 426-1414.

Diversity in the Workplace and Community Discussion Group. Student Union Farnsworth Room. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Learn and discuss how diversity affects economy, neighborhoods and families. Free. Call 514-8513.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 11
Blood Drive. Student Union Jordan A and B Ballroom. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free. Call 426-4240.

“Did You Know About AIDS?” Student Union Hatch C and D Ballroom. 7-9 p.m. Screening of “A Closer Walk,” a film about mankind’s confrontation with the AIDS epidemic. Followed by a discussion led by Dr. Clay Roscoe, HIV fellow of Family Residency of Idaho, and Amy Herzfeld, executive director of the Idaho Human Rights Education Center. Free. Call 426-4240.

Clay Art Workshop. Liberal Arts Building Room 150. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Clay artist Susan Filley will give a two-day workshop. One credit is available through Boise State’s Extended Studies Program. Free for full-time Boise State students and staff; $25 for the public. Registration on-site. Call 426-1709.

THURSDAY, OCT. 12
“Human Rights Book Club: ‘Stone Butch Blues’ by Leslie Feinberg.” Log Cabin Literary Center, 801 S. Capitol Blvd. 7 p.m. Discussion with Ginna Husting, Boise State professor of gender and sociology. Free. Call 426-1223.

“Values and Ethics in America.” Student Union Hatch B Ballroom. 1:40-3:30 p.m. Learn about the decline of American values and ethics with philosophy professor Andrew Schoedinger as he discusses both liberal and conservative views. Free. Call 514-8513.

HIV Counseling and Testing. Student Union (Check kiosk for the location.) 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Know your status. Results in 20 minutes. Free. Call 367-6079 for an appointment.

FRIDAY, OCT. 13
“The Impact of the ‘N’ Word.” Student Union Jordan A Ballroom. 11:40 a.m.-1:30 p.m. There are a lot of people who do not understand how powerful words can be, especially derogatory words. This workshop looks at the “n’” word and how it has affected different cultural societies. Free. Cal 514-8513.

SATURDAY, OCT. 14
Galing Galing Festival. Boise State Special Events Center. 6 p.m. The annual festival celebrates Filipino culture. This year’s theme, “Fiesta Repertoire,” features three types of dances. Tickets $8 general and $6 students available through the Student Union Info Desk or by calling 426-5950.

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

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Last reviewed on Wednesday, January 03, 2007