News Release

May 2, 2007

This Week at Boise State

Editor’s Note: Due to the end of the academic year, “This Week at Boise State” will take a hiatus, returning in August.

The following are upcoming events at Boise State University for the week of May 6-12. Please note that all events are subject to change. For updated information on all events, visit http://events.boisestate.edu. 

EVENTS OF SPECIAL NOTE:
May 12: Spring Commencement. Taco Bell Arena. 10 a.m., doors open at 8:30 a.m. The spring commencement ceremony will include the processional and recessional of candidates as well as individual recognition of each person and hooding of a doctoral candidate. Steve Appleton, CEO of Micron Technology, will be presented with an honorary doctorate. A reception for graduates and families will be held immediately following the ceremony on the Intramural Field adjacent to the Taco Bell Arena and the Appleton Tennis Center. No ticket is needed for family and guests to attend. Parking is free. Call 426-4249.

EXHIBITIONS:
May 7-17: Idaho Paints Idaho Traveling Exhibition. Student Union Gallery. 7 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. This exhibit highlights artwork from Idaho artists chosen by juror Barbara Robinson from the Idaho Commission on the Arts. Closing reception 6:30-8:30 p.m. May 17. Free. Call 426-1223.

May 23-June 26: Idaho Watercolor Society Annual Exhibition. Student Union Gallery. 7 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. This exhibit features the talents of Idaho watercolor artists. Reception 6:30-8:30 p.m. May 25. Free. Call 426-1223.

MONDAY, MAY 7
Clay and Fire Sale. Visual Arts Center Gallery One, Liberal Arts Building. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mother’s Day and graduation shoppers will find a huge variety of one-of-a-kind gifts at the “Clay and Fire” sale and exhibition. Ceramics to fit everyone’s décor and budget will be on sale. Held each fall and spring for more than 30 years, the event has become an annual tradition for many in the Treasure Valley. It features hundreds of ceramic pieces, ranging from elegant to exotic, made by Boise State students, faculty and alumni. A portion of the proceeds benefits Boise State’s Visiting Artists in Ceramics program. Call 426-1230.

Spring Portfolio Show: “Ripe.” 612 Grove St. (formerly the Calle Verde restaurant). 6 p.m. Boise State University graphic design students will share their “freshly squeezed” ideas at the 2007 spring portfolio show. Sixteen graduating students will present their graphic design, illustration and photography work. Music will be provided by DJ Eli Andrew and the reception will be catered by Bardenay. The show is co-sponsored by the Department of Art and the Student Union. Free. Call 426-4109.

Speech Showcase. Student Union Jordan Ballroom. 7 p.m. Boise State University communication students present their semi-annual Speech Showcase, a competition emceed by professor Marty Most. Finalists from preliminary rounds of judging, representative of more than 1,000 students taking Communication 101, will present an eight-minute speech to compete for more than $1,500 in scholarship money, as decided by a panel of distinguished judges. Free. Call 426-1907.

TUESDAY, MAY 8
Student Union Groundbreaking. Student Union Patio. 11 a.m. Boise State will break ground to remodel the Student Union and expand it by 66,000 square feet. Table Rock Café will be moved to the first floor, the Bookstore will nearly double in size and space will be provided for more than 20 student organizations, the Women’s Center and University Pulse. President Robert Kustra, Associated Students of Boise State University President Amy Ortmann, Vice President for Student Affairs Michael Laliberte, and Director of the Student Union and Student Involvement Leah Barrett will speak and break ground for the expansion at 12:30 p.m. Free. Call 426-1223.

THURSDAY, MAY 10
HIV Counseling and Testing. Student Union Building (check kiosk the day of for location). 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free rapid HIV testing will be available. Test is painless and results are confidential. Call 367-6079.

Religion Scholar Martin Marty. Student Union Jordan Ballroom. 7 p.m. Marty, a world-renowned scholar of religion and Fairfax M. Cone Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus at the University of Chicago, will present “Everyone Gets In On the Act: Connecting Faiths and the Environment.” Marty is the author of more than 50 books, including “Righteous Empire,” for which he won the National Book Award. His lecture is sponsored by Boise State’s Arts and Humanities Residential College, the Idaho Humanities Council and the Idaho Conservation League. Free. Call 426-4309.

“Knocked Up.” Special Events Center. 7 p.m. Student Programs Board presents an advance screening of the film “Knocked Up,” which will be released in theaters June 1. Directed and written by Judd Apatow, who directed “40-Year-Old Virgin.” This film is rated “R.” Free popcorn and soda will be provided. Free tickets available at the Student Union Info Desk; tickets required. Call 426-3835.

Celtic Woman. Morrison Center. 7:30 p.m. Celtic Woman has been seen on PBS stations all over America featuring five young stars of Irish music. The show has played to sold-out houses across the country, including Radio City Music Hall, Carnegie Hall and Boston’s Opera House. Since their March 2005 debut, Celtic Woman has appeared on PBS, The Today Show and Live with Regis and Kelly. Tickets $42-$57. Call 426-1609.

FRIDAY, MAY 11
Finals Relief Whitewater Rafting Trip. Payette River. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Let go of the stress from finals week and join Boise State Outdoor Programs for a day of whitewater rafting on the Payette River. Register by April 27. Cost is $25, which includes transportation, lunch and all equipment. Call 426-2628.

Nickel Creek. Morrison Center. 7:30 p.m. Nickel Creek, a Grammy Award-winning American acoustic music trio with roots in bluegrass, will perform with special guest artist Jon Brion. Nickel Creek has received critical acclaim for their music, which blends bluegrass with rock elements. The Chicago Tribune said the band is “arguably the finest acoustic string ensemble operating today.” Tickets $25-$30. Call 426-1609.


UPCOMING EVENTS

The following is a highlight of Boise State events through July to note on your calendar.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 16
Boise Choristers. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. The Boise Choristers will present their 66th annual spring concert, which raises money for a music scholarship at Boise State. This year’s theme is “Music in Motion,” and will feature a variety of styles and eras of music with songs such as “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina” and “Chattanooga Choo Choo.” In addition, the Choristers will be joined by the Mexican Folk Dancers, who will do a special number during the show. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. Call 378-8219.

THURSDAY, MAY 17
River Safety/Rescue Seminar. Student Recreation Center Classroom, 7-9 p.m. May 19-20, Boise River, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. This seminar is designed for whitewater rafters and kayakers and will focus heavily on boater judgment and accident prevention. Topics and activities include self rescue, mid-river recoveries, vertical and broach pins, knots, z-drags, vector pulls, tag line rescue, victim stabilization and recovery, and strong swimmer rescues. The hands-on seminar will be taught primarily on the water. The class will camp together on Saturday night at the river site. Bring a Dutch oven for a potluck. Personal safety and thermal gear will need to be provided by participants. Equipment rentals are available for this class at 50 percent off the normal rates. Registration costs $55 and ends on May 11. Call 426-1946 or visit http://rec.boisestate.edu/outdoor/education/safety.cfm.

FRIDAY, MAY 18
International Horn Society. Morrison Center. This event takes place May 18-20. The Boise State Department of Music hosts the International Horn Society Northwest Regional Symposium. Performances, master classes and clinics with artists of international stature will attend, including William Purvis, international soloist and chamber musician from New York City, and Mark Robbins from the Seattle Symphony. Registration from noon-3 p.m. Registration for individual days and tickets for the guest artist recital at 8 p.m. May 19 will also be available. Call 426-3298.

SATURDAY, MAY 19
‘Hairspray.’ Morrison Center. 8 p.m. With big girls, big hair and even bigger laughs, “Hairspray” is a splashy musical based on the 1988 John Waters film. Winner of eight Tony Awards, including best musical. Part of the Fred Meyer Broadway Across America-Boise Series. This event also takes place May 20. Tickets $32.50-$51 by calling 426-1110, all Select-a-Seat outlets, Morrison Center box office or http://www.idahotickets.com. 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23
Whitewater Kayaking 102. Boise State Pool. 7-10 p.m. Depart for Payette River at 9 a.m. May 26; return to Boise at 5 p.m. May 27. Do you want to take your kayaking to the next level? If so, this class is for you! During this class your roll, brace, and any other skills you wish to work on will be fine tuned in the pool. Then we will take to the river for two days of progressive skill development. On the river you will learn advanced river running skills, river reading skills, river rescue, play boating, and surfing techniques. The class will camp together on Saturday night at the river. Meals are the responsibility of the participants. Registration costs $110 and ends on May 23. Call 426-1946 or visit http://rec.boisestate.edu/outdoor/education/water.cfm.

FRIDAY, MAY 25
Sophie Milman. Morrison Center. Social hour at 7 p.m., performance at 8 p.m. The Morrison Center launches a new performance series titled “Behind the Curtain.” Join Sophie Milman, a 23-year-old Russian-born jazz-singing sensation, on the Morrison Center Stage. Seating is limited. Tickets $27.50-$32.50 by calling 426-1111 or at the Morrison Center box office.

SATURDAY, JUNE 2
‘Hay Fever’ With Alumni. Idaho Shakespeare Festival. 6:30 p.m. director’s discussion. The Boise State Alumni Association invites the public to a special evening at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival. President Bob Kustra and his wife, Kathy, will be on hand to watch the comedy “Hay Fever” with alumni. Enjoy a director’s discussion in the Interpretive Center exclusively for Boise State guests. Discount tickets available by calling the festival box office at 336-9221 and referring to code 1373. Call 426-1698.

JUNE 11-15
Summer Chamber Music Camp. Morrison Center. For students in grades 7-12. $175 plus housing and meals if needed, with a discount for students who have attended three or more sessions. $85 for half-days, grades 10-12. String, woodwind, percussion, keyboard, brass, jazz improvisation and vocal. Curriculum includes opera theater, scenes from musicals, music theory, chamber ensemble, camp choir, group lessons, music appreciation, master classes, concerts and planned group recreation. Application deadline May 25. For more information, call 426-1596 or 426-1421.

JUNE 15-16
e-Girls. An overnight adventure for girls entering grades 10-11 exploring engineering and technical careers and opportunities. Workshops, led by the Society of Women Engineers professionals and college students, may include: biomechanics of high-heeled shoes, packaging and the environment, fun with chemistry, designer bridges, rocket into space, computer networking, and a world of career choices. Free. Enrollment limited to 40 girls, with priority to early and new applicants. Call 426-4432 or e-mail laburusa@boisestate.edu.

JUNE 18-22
Gene Harris Jazz Camp. Morrison Center. For beginning and developing jazz instrumental improvisers from fifth-grade to adult. $120. 1-5 p.m. Concert 7 p.m. June 22. This camp focuses on jazz vocabulary, history, improvisational theory, listening skills, forms, tunes and performance. Continuing education credit available. Call 426-3099 or e-mail bpeters@boisestate.edu for more information.

JUNE 18-30
Summer DanceFest 2007. Ages 12 and up; audition required. Cost varies depending on schedule. Conducted in the Morrison Center, this camp consists of two weeks of workshops for dancers at an intermediate to advanced technique level. Features a complete curriculum in ballet, jazz, modern and choreography taught by internationally known instructors. Summer DanceFest Choreography Festival performances at 7 p.m. Fri. and Sat. June 29 and June 30 in Morrison Center Stage II. Housing option available. Presented by the Boise State Theatre Arts Department. Registration information online at http://theatre.boisestate.edu/ (click on Summer DanceFest 2007), or call 426-3568.

JUNE 21-23
Idaho All-Star Band. This camp is open to current band students entering grades 8-12 and includes a performance at the International Fiddle Festival Parade in Weiser. $75. Applications, available from local band directors, are due May 4. For more information, call 426-1846 for more information.

JULY 9-13
Cavalcade Camp. For students entering junior high and high school. $210. Student camps are available for drum majors, color guard and drum line. Director workshops are also available for credit or non-credit. Registration deadline is June 18. Call 426-1846.

JULY 16-21
ENCORE! Summer Theatre Camp. For children and youth ages 6-18 (must be entering first grade or older). $150 registration. This camp at the Morrison Center features workshops and rehearsals coordinated by Missoula Children’s Theatre and local teaching artists. Participants will rehearse “The Jungle Book,” to be performed Friday and Saturday, July 20-21. Registration begins April 23. Space is limited. Call 426-1034 or encore@boisestate.edu. More information is available at: http://encore.boisestate.edu.

TUESDAY, JULY 31
Thunder in Boise. Bronco Stadium. 7:30 p.m. Thunder in Boise is a Drum Corps International Contest featuring drum corps from around the country. Competing drum corps include the Blue Knights, Bluecoats, Crossmen, Glassmen, Mandarins, Santa Clara Vanguard, Seattle Cascades, The Cadets and the Troopers. For ticket information, call 426-1846.

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Last reviewed on Wednesday, May 02, 2007