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News Release
Dec. 6, 2006
This Week at Boise State
Editor’s note: Due to the end of the fall semester, “This Week at Boise
State” will take a hiatus, returning in January.
The following are upcoming events at Boise State University for the week of Dec.
10-16. Please note that all events are subject to change. For updated
information on all events, visit
http://events.boisestate.edu.
EVENTS OF SPECIAL NOTE:
No university classes Dec. 15-Jan. 15.
EXHIBITIONS:
Dec. 9-Jan. 5: Annual High School Art Exhibit. Student Union Gallery. 7
a.m.-11 p.m. daily. Eleven local high schools will show the work of student
artists. Free. Call 426-4636.
SUNDAY, DEC. 10
Clay and Fire Exhibition and Sale. Visual Arts Center Gallery 1 in the
Liberal Arts Building. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This event also takes place Dec. 11.
Hundreds of high-quality ceramics, ranging from the elegant to the exotic, will
be on sale. Proceeds benefit the Boise State Visiting Artists in Ceramics
Series. Free. Call 426-3205.
“Tim and Harvey, Together Again.” Morrison Center Main Hall. 2 and 5 p.m.
They shared a sound stage together for a decade on CBS’ wildly popular “The
Carol Burnett Show.” Now, Tim Conway and Harvey Korman are sharing a concert
stage. Part of Fred Meyer Broadway Across America-Boise. Tickets $35-$55 by
calling 426-1110, Select-a-Seat outlets, the Morrison Center box office or
www.idahotickets.com.
MONDAY, DEC. 11
Finals Relief. Various campus locations. Through Dec. 14. Free coffee,
snacks, massages and other giveaways will be provided for students during finals
week. For a full schedule of finals relief activities and locations, visit
http://events.boisestate.edu/finalsrelief/ or call 426-4636.
THURSDAY, DEC. 14
Toy and Clothing Drive. Boise State University Volunteer Services Board
is requesting toy and clothing donations to help bring cheer and good tidings to
285 children in Owyhee, Nev. Collection bins located in Student Union Building,
Albertson Library and Multi-Purpose Building. Donations accepted through Dec.
14. For more information, call 426-4240 or e-mail
vsbdirector@boisestate.edu.
FRIDAY, DEC. 15
Winter Commencement. Taco Bell Arena. 10 a.m. The ceremony will include
the processional and recessional of candidates as well as individual recognition
of each person and the hooding of four doctoral candidates. No tickets needed
for family and guests to attend. Call 426-4249.
The Nutcracker. Morrison Center. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. The classic ballet
comes to life through Ballet Idaho, which has made this performance a Boise
tradition. This event also takes place Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Dec. 17
at 8 p.m. Tickets $18-$43 for adults, $10-$33 for students. Tickets available by
calling 426-1110, Select-a-seat outlets, the Morrison Center box office or
www.idahotickets.com. For more
information, call Ballet Idaho at 343-0566.
SATURDAY, DEC. 16
Men’s Basketball vs. Sacramento State. Taco Bell Arena. 7 p.m. Call
426-4737.
Upcoming Events through Jan. 22
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20
LDS Institute Choirs Concert. Morrison Center. 7:30 p.m. The LDS
Institute choirs will present their annual Christmas concert. $14 general, $10
students. Call 344-5849.
THURSDAY, DEC. 21
Holiday Equipment Rental Special. REC. Dec. 21-Jan. 3. Enjoy your holiday
season with the Outdoor Program’s rental special. Pick up any rental equipment
on Dec. 21 and return it on Jan. 3 and pay only a four-day rental fee. That’s a
66 percent savings. For more information, call 426-1946.
SATURDAY, JAN. 13
Bill Engvall. Morrison Center. 8 p.m. Comedian Bill Engvall got his big
break on “The Tonite Show” with Johnny Carson. Since then, Engvall has toured
with Jeff Foxworthy, recorded several albums and appeared on the WB’s “Blue
Collar TV.” Tickets $37.25 through Select-a-Seat, by calling 426-1494 or
visiting http://www.idahotickets.com.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 17
Jesse Jackson. Taco Bell Arena. 7 p.m. Human rights leader and political
activist Rev. Jesse Jackson will speak as part of Boise State University’s
Martin Luther King Jr./Human Rights Celebration. Jackson’s lecture is titled
“With Justice for All: Human Rights and Civil Rights a Reality.” The event is
free, but tickets are required. Student tickets are available at the Student
Union Information Desk. For more information, call 426-1223.
The Chieftains. Morrison Center. 8 p.m. Six-time Grammy winners The
Chieftains will perform their unique blend of Irish music. The group began in
1963 and continues popularizing traditional Irish music. Tickets $35.50-$45.50
through Select-a-Seat, by calling 426-1494 or visiting
http://www.idahotickets.com.
THURSDAY. JAN. 18
Poetry Workshop and Poetry Slam. Student Union Jordan Ballroom. Workshop
1-3 p.m.; Slam 6:30-9 p.m. In conjunction with Martin Luther King, Jr. Human
Rights Celebration, Student Activities and the Associated Students of Boise
State University present a poetry workshop and poetry slam with featured guest
SHIHAN and special guest Kritik. Some content may not be suitable for children.
Free. Call 426-4636.
SATURDAY, JAN. 20
Service Saturday. Student Union Brava! Stage. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Call
426-4240.
MONDAY, JAN. 22
Frank Church Conference on Public Affairs. Student Union Jordan Ballroom.
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. This year’s conference focuses on global warming. The day
sessions are free and open to the public. Former Vice President Gore will give
the keynote address, titled “Global Warming: Beyond the Inconvenient Truth,” in
the Student Union Jordan Ballroom at 7 p.m. Free tickets for Gore’s address will
be available at the Student Union Info Desk beginning Jan. 3. For more
information, call 426-2941 or e-mail
garrywenske@boisestate.edu.
Garrison Keillor. Morrison Center. 7:30 p.m. Radio personality and author
of A Prairie Home Companion presents “An Evening with Garrison Keillor.”
Tickets $45-$70, plus applicable fees, through Select-a-Seat by calling 426-1110
or online at http://idahotickets.com.
For more information, call 426-3663 or visit
http://radio.boisestate.edu/.
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Media Contacts: Julie Hahn, University Communications, (208) 426-5540
Tessa Schweigert, University Communications, (208) 426-3196
We’re proud to be the home of the undefeated, Fiesta Bowl-bound Broncos, the
national champion student speech and debate team, and the nation's 12th-ranked
engineering program among public, comprehensive universities.
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