News Release

Oct. 11, 2006

Boise State University Accepts University of Idaho Food Drive Challenge

Boise State University is accepting a challenge from the University of Idaho, and student government leaders are hoping that they can not only beat Idaho on the field, but help stamp out hunger at the same time.

Students at the U of I sent a letter to the Associated Students of Boise State University, asking them to collect non-perishable food items from Oct. 16-20. U of I will do the same, culminating in a weigh-in at the end of the week. The name of the university that collects the most donations will be announced during halftime at the annual Boise State vs. Idaho game on Oct. 21.

Collection points will be set up in every building on campus and at various stations in the community. For information on where to donate in the community, call (208) 426-1440.

The challenge coincides with World Food Day on Oct. 16. World Food Day was established by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 1979 and is observed every year in more than 150 countries. U of I is a member of the Academic War on Hunger, a cooperative program that promotes a greater understanding of the problem. In the letter, U of I asks Boise State to adopt the program.

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Contact: A.J. McGillis, ASBSU, (208) 426-1440
Media Contact: Julie Hahn, University Communications, (208) 426-5540, juliehahn@boisestate.edu 

Where you see blue, we see the largest institution of higher education in Idaho. For the ninth time in the last 10 years, Boise State University has set an all‑time state record with a fall enrollment of 18,876 students. Since 1996, Boise State’s student population has increased 25 percent.

 

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