News Release

Oct. 11, 2006

This Week at Boise State

The following are upcoming events at Boise State University for the week of Oct. 15-21. Please note that all events are subject to change. For updated information on all events, visit http://events.boisestate.edu.

EVENTS OF SPECIAL NOTE:
Oct. 18-22: QueerID Academic and Art Conference. Boise State University will host its second conference looking at lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer issues. The conference includes a keynote address from Leslie Feinberg, the Queer as Film festival, a juried art show, the annual Family Studies Policy Forum, workshops and academic presentations. For a full list of events, visit http://www.queeridconference.com.

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.

Through Oct. 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.

Through Oct. 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.

Oct. 18-Nov. 8: “Juried Art Show: The ‘We are Family’ Exhibition.” Student Union Gallery. 7 a.m.-11 p.m. This is a collection of family portraits, interviews, video and sound, expanding traditional representations of the family. Opening reception is 5-7 p.m. Oct. 20. Free. Call 426-1365.

SUNDAY, OCT. 15
“Can I Kiss You?” Student Union Jordan D Ballroom. 12:30-2 p.m. Author Mike Domitrz’s presentation is an interactive program that teaches participants how to ask for what they want without having to play games. Sponsored by Boise State Student Activities, Student Housing, Women’s Center, and Health, Wellness and Counseling. Free. Call 426-1223.

Trumpet Recital. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 4 p.m. Featuring the students of Marcellus Brown and Brad Peters. Free. Call 426-3980.

Armchair Football. Student Union Brava! Stage. 6 p.m. Watch the Broncos play New Mexico State on a big screen and enjoy free food and prizes. Free. Call 426-4636.

MONDAY, OCT. 16
Brandt Foundation Lecture. Student Union Jordan Ballroom. 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.) Dr. William A. Niskanen, chairman of the Cato Institute, has been described as “one of the most highly regarded micro-economists in the nation.” Free. Call 426-1335.

Kristin’s Story. Special Events Center. 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.) A presentation on the tragic story of acquaintance rape, depression and suicide that has been transformed into a message of hope on college campuses across the nation. Free. Call 426-1728.

TUESDAY, OCT. 17
Coffeehouse Series presents Aaron Rodriguez Band. Student Union Brava! Stage. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Listen to the guitar, piano and vocals of the Aaron Rodriguez Band. Sponsored by Boise State Student Programs Board. Free. Call 426-1728.

“Democracy on Deadline.” Student Union Barnwell Room. 5:30-7 p.m. As part of the Diverse Perspectives Series, this film shadows working journalists and champions of independent media as they work to make — and keep — their societies free. Free. Call 426-4636.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 18
Ed Cardoza Lecture. Student Union Jordan Ballroom. 7 p.m. Cardoza will speak about “Saving Lives, Transforming Communities and Changing the World: A Call to be Bold.” Free. Call 426-1679.

Keynote Address: Leslie Feinberg. Special Events Center. 6 p.m. Feinberg is a political organizer, journalist and author whose novel “Stone Butch Blues” won the American Library Association Lesbian and Gay Book Award and a Lambda Award. Feinberg’s groundbreaking non-fiction work, “Transgender Warriors” won the Firecracker Alternative Book Award. Feinberg addresses issues of oppression and identify, including nationalities, genders, abilities and class. Free. Call 426-1365.

THURSDAY, OCT. 19
International Connections Luncheon Seminar Series. Student Union Lookout Room. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Join the open brown bag seminar titled “Testifying at The Hague.” Nick Miller, associate professor of history, will talk about war crimes during the Yugoslav wars, the Hague Tribunal for Yugoslavia and the experience of testifying before the tribunal. Free. Call 426-3652.

Same-Sex Marriage: A Civil Debate. Student Union Jordan Ballroom. 7 p.m. Two nationally known experts with opposing views will discuss same-sex marriage in a civil discourse. Free. Call 426-1223.

Queer as Film: Film Festival. Beginning Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. Locations vary. Visit www.queerasfilmboise.org for complete details. Now in its fourth year, the festival has partnered with the QueerId conference to examine identity and representation through film. This year’s festival includes a juried shorts section. The festival culminates in an awards ceremony on Oct. 22. Tickets on sale at the Flying M Coffeehouse. Call 426-5606.

FRIDAY, OCT. 20
MFA Reading Series. Student Union Lookout Room. 7:30 p.m. Author Joan Frank will speak. Frank is the author of “Miss Kansas City,” which won the 2006 Michigan Literary Fiction Award. Her stories and essays have appeared in the Antioch Review, the Baltimore Review and more. The MFA Reading Series brings nationally known authors and poets to Boise State University. Free. E-mail davidnicholas@boisestate.edu.

Vienna Piano Trio. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 8 p.m. The Vienna Piano Trio — violinist Wolfgang Redik, cellist Matthias Gredler and pianist Stefan Mendl — has performed around the world. Tickets $20-$25 by calling 426-1216.

SATURDAY, OCT. 21
Service Saturday. Boise State West Second Floor. 11:30 a.m. Volunteer at one of four non-profit agencies in the Nampa area. Open to the public. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Sponsored by the Volunteer Services Board. Call Maria Rollins at 426-4248.

Armchair Football. Student Union Brava! Stage. 2 p.m. Watch the Broncos play University of Idaho on a big screen and enjoy free food and prizes. Free. Call 426-4636.

MFA Reading Series. Liberal Arts Building Room 106. 5 p.m. Poets Noah Eli Gordon, Joshua Marie Wilkinson and Paul Fattaruso will present readings. For more information about the poets, visit http://news.boisestate.edu/newsrelease/102006/1005mfareadings.shtml.  Free. E-mail davidnicholas@boisestate.edu for more information.

Guest Artists Recital. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Featuring Paul Grove, guitar, and Rhonda Bradetick, flute. $5 general, $3 seniors, free to students of all ages, Boise State faculty and staff. Call 426-3980.

“Carmina Burana.” Morrison Center Main Hall. 8 p.m. Presented by Ballet Idaho, the Boise Master Chorale and the Boise State University Orchestra. Tickets $18-$43 through Select-a-Seat. Call 426-1494.

UPCOMING EVENTS

MONDAY, OCT. 23
Western Literature Week: Preview Reading. Satchel’s Grill, 705 W. Bannock. 12:45 p.m. Boise State students present the work of Terry Tempest Williams. Free. This event is part of Western Literature Week (Oct. 23-28), which includes presentations, discussions, poetry readings and a distinguished achievement lecture by Williams. For a full list of events, visit http://news.boisestate.edu/newsrelease/102006/1004western_lit.shtml.

Way to the Cure — Komen on the Go. Student Union Building Visitor Parking Lot. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Check out the eye-catching pink trailer, which opens up into an interactive breast cancer awareness learning center. Boise State students and employees are invited to learn how to perform a breast self exam and become advocates for the eradication of breast cancer in their communities. Free. Call 426-5686.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 25
Flu Shot Clinic. Health and Wellness Center, 2103 University Drive. 6 a.m.-6 p.m. This clinic will also be offered Nov. 1, 8, 22 and 29 (times vary). Flu shot clinics are for all interested Boise State students and employees. Walk-in patients will be accepted only during the Wednesday clinics. Students may call 426-1459 to receive the vaccine at other times. Groups are asked to call 426-2354 prior to walking in. Cost is $19 for students, $22 for staff. Call 426-2354.

Campus Sustainability Day. Student Union Hatch D Ballroom. 9:30 a.m. As part of an ongoing effort to reduce its impact on the environment, Boise State hosts its second Campus Sustainability Day. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to participate. To register, e-mail lesknight@boisestate.edu.  Pizza will be provided for the first 60 registrants. Free. Call 426-4180.

THURSDAY, OCT. 26
“Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka.” Morrison Center. 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Featuring live actors, puppets, plenty of surprises, and many memorable songs. “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka” is a musical theater treat for the entire family. Presented by The Kennedy Center’s Imagination Celebration on Tour. $4 for students, $6 adults. Call 426-1034.

Nadine Zahr Performance. Table Rock Café. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Come enjoy the music of a contemporary neo-folkie. Zahr is full of vibrant indie-pop tints, earthy roots-rock hues and bluesy gospel-soul textures. Attendees must pay Table Rock meal fee. Call 426-4239.

East Meets West. Special Events Center. 7 p.m. Enjoy a special evening of music with traditional instruments from Japan featuring the Koto and Shakuhachi. This unique musical experience will bring the audience insightful inspiration as to how music can create harmony between time and culture. Tickets available from Select-a-Seat. $5 Boise State students, employees, alumni, students 17 and under and seniors. $10 general public. Call 426-1223.

FRIDAY, OCT. 27
“The Shining.” Special Events Center. 7 p.m. Attendees will have to brave a haunted hallway to enter the Special Events Center. This 1980 thriller starring Jack Nicholson carries the tagline “A Masterpiece of Modern Horror.” It is rated R. Free. Call 426-3835.

“Perspectives in Imaginative Engagement with Fiction.” Hemingway Center. 7:30 p.m. Dr. Elisabeth Camp, assistant professor of philosophy at the University of Pennsylvania, will present. This is part of the MFA reading series and is cosponsored by the Boise State Philosophy Department and Boise State Philosophy Club. Free. E-mail davidnicholas@boisestate.edu for more information.

SATURDAY, OCT. 28
Classic Performance Series Presents Emmanuel Ceysson. Student Union Special Events Center. 8 p.m. Ceysson, who plays the instrumental harp, won the 2006 Young Concert Artists International Auditions. $5 for students, faculty, staff, children 17 and younger and seniors 55 and older. $10 general. Call 426-4636.

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

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