News Release

EVENT NEWS/October 31, 2007

This Week at Boise State

The following are upcoming events at Boise State University for the week of Nov. 4-10. Please note that all events are subject to change. For updated information on all events, visit http://www.bsuevents.com. 

EVENTS OF SPECIAL NOTE:
Canadian Glaciologist Hester Jiskoot. See Nov. 5 for details.

Inside Criminal Minds. See Nov. 5 for details.

Tunnel of Oppression. See Nov. 9-10 for details.

EXHIBITION:
Through Dec. 12. “Hammered: Contemporary Ideas in Art Metal Design.” Student Union Gallery. This exhibition celebrates the multiple talents of student artists in the Boise State Art Metals Club. Reception from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 16. Free parking will be available during the reception in Parking Structure #2, corner of University Drive and Lincoln Avenue. This reception is in conjunction with the BFA Thesis Exhibition in Galleries 1 and 2 of the Visual Arts Center. Free. Call 426-3994.

Sunday, Nov. 4
“Under Construction.” Special Events Center. 2 p.m. Experience innovative and enthralling dance as Idaho Dance Theatre begins its 19th season. IDT will premier Marla Hansen’s newest work, “Face the Wind,” and Carl Rowe’s “Together Still.” Tickets $26 general, $12 seniors and students by calling the IDT office at 331-9592 or e-mailing info@idahodancetheatre.org. 

Monday, Nov. 5
Canadian Glaciologist Hester Jiskoot. Engineering Technology Building Room 110. 7-8:30 p.m. Jiskoot will speak on environmental sustainability and the effects of climate change on glaciers. Jiskoot is an assistant professor of physical geography at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada, with a background in physical geography and glaciology. She also has studied how different cultures deal with environmental sustainability and their perspective on the subject. Free. For more information call 426-3280.

Inside Criminal Minds. Special Events Center. 7 p.m. America’s most wanted, Ed Miller, has a collection of experiences about getting inside the mind of a criminal. Free. For more information, e-mail sbplectures@boisestate.edu. 

Wednesday, Nov. 7
Award-winning Author Charles Baxter. Multipurpose Classroom Building Room 101. 7:30 p.m. Charles Baxter is the author of four novels, “Saul and Patsy,” “Shadow Play,” “First Light,” and “Feast of Love,” a National Book award finalist that was recently adapted into a film. His fifth novel, “Soul Thief,” is due out in February from Pantheon Books. Baxter is also the author of four short-story collections, has released three collections of poetry and a book of essays, and has edited or co-edited a number of books. Free. For more information, contact Jacob Powers at jacobppowers@gmail.com. 

Jonathan Mann. Morrison Center. 7:30 p.m. Pianist Mann is a University of Idaho faculty member who will perform piano music in a variety of styles. Admission for the performance is $5 general, $3 seniors, free to students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. For more information, call 426-3980.

Jazz Bash with the BSU Vocal Jazz Choir and Jazz Ensemble. Special Events Center. 7:30 p.m. $5 general, $3 seniors, free to students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. For more information, call 426-3980.

Free Movie, “The Battle of Algiers.” Student Union Forum. French film directed by Gillo Pontecorvo. This movie covers the conflict that arose between the French and the Algerians in the Fifties. For more information, call 426-5950.

Thursday, Nov. 8
Piano students of Del Parkinson. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. The concert will feature familiar pieces by well-known composers. Free. For more information, call 426-3980.

Friday/Saturday, Nov. 9-10
‘Tunnel of Oppression.’ Student Union Hatch Ballroom. 10 a.m. Returning to Boise State University for the third year, the Tunnel is a visual, theatrical and interactive production that helps raise consciousness about various forms of oppression. Visitors pass through a series of dramatic vignettes and learn about the many forms of discrimination. This year’s theme is “Question Everything,” directed by Steven Wells of Boise State’s Gateway Center. After the presentations there will be discussions about the program’s content and how to get involved in the community. Presented by the Boise State University Cultural Center. Free. Participant sign-ups are available at http://culturalcenter.boisestate.edu.  For more information or to volunteer, call 426-4317.

Guest Artist James Edwards. Morrison Center recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Guitarist James Edwards will perform a concert of his original compositions with special guest and Boise State professor Craig Purdy, violin, $5 general, $3 seniors, free to students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. Master class from 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 10 at the Morrison center Recital Hall. Free. For more information, call 426-3980.

Saturday, Nov. 10
Classic Performance Series. Student Union Special Events Center. 8 p.m. Featuring cellist Alexandre Bouzlov. According to the New York Times, Bouzlov “makes the instrument sing.” Born in Moscow, Russia, Bouzlov began cello studies at the age of 6. He later won the Young Concert Artists European Auditions in 2000, and the YCA International Auditions one year later. Since winning first place in the 2000 New Names Foundation Competition in Moscow he has captivated audience around the world. $12 general, $8 Boise State faculty, staff and alumni, $5 students and seniors. Free parking available in the Liberal Arts and Library lots. Master class from 10 a.m.-noon in Morrison Center Room 217. For more information, call 426-3980.

Upcoming Events Nov. 11-14

Sunday Nov. 11
Jeffrey Shumway. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 4 p.m. The Brigham Young University professor of piano will perform selections by Beethoven, Liszt and Gershwin. For more information, call 426-3980.

Boise Jazz Society. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Featuring Brent Jensen and Bill Anschell. Free. For more information, call 426-3980.

Symphonic Winds. Morrison Center Main Hall. 7:30 p.m. $5 general, $3 seniors, free to students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. For more information, call 426-3980.

Monday, Nov. 12
Veterans Day. University in session.

Flag Ceremony. Quad. 12:30 p.m. ROTC cadets will lower and then raise the flag, followed by the National Anthem. Armored Humvee and equipment displayed on Quad, with yellow ribbons handed out by the Marines. Call 426-3500.

“Service to Country.” Quad. 5-6 p.m. A keynote speech will be given by Brigadier General Alan Gayhart. Posting of the Colors, Color guard, Military Quintet, POW/MIA ceremony and followed by a reception. For more information, call 426-3500.

Fall Funk. Nov. 12-16. For more information, e-mail spbannualevents@boisestate.edu. 

Free Hot Chocolate. Quad. 11 a.m-1 p.m. The Student Programs Board is giving out free hot chocolate to students and the public, part of fall funk festivities. For more information, call 426-4636 or e-mail Ahmad at spbannualevents@boisestate.edu. 

Chainsaw Juggling Mad Chad. Hatch Ballroom. 7-8 p.m. A juggler and risk-taker from age 13, Mad Chad has juggled it all. Mad Chad has appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Last Call with Carson Daily” and even “The Donny and Marie Show.” Mad Chad puts on a wild show that is bone chuckling and bone chilling. Free. For more information, call Jorge Cardenas at 426-3835.

Tuesday, Nov. 13
“An Unreasonable Man.” Lookout Room. 5:30 p.m. Diverse Perspectives Film Series. Free and open to the public. West Campus Nov. 17. For more information, call 426-5950.

Oxygen Bar. Student Union building Brava/Dining Room Stage. 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. The relaxing effects of an oxygen bar can be mesmerizing. The bar comes with colorful tubes of oxygen, coupled with many flavors. The beneficial health effects makes this bar perfect for health week. Free. Presented by Students Programs Board. For more information, call 426-4636 or e-mail Ahmad at spbannualevents@boisestate.edu.

Caitlin Lapinel. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Junior oboe performance recital. Free. For more information, call 426-3980.

Wednesday, Nov. 14
11th Annual REACH Health Fair. Recreation Center. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. “Activate Wellness, No Membership Required.” Free and open to the public Limited free parking. For more information, call 426-3656.

Free Chili Feed. Student Union Building Brava/Dining Stage. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Delicious warm chili will be served. Sponsored by Student Programs Board. For more information, call 426-4636 or e-mail Ahmad at spbannualevents@boisestate.edu.

Chris Botti. Morrison Center. 7:30 p.m. Chris Botti is a Grammy-winning trumpeter and composer. Tickets are $37-$47 available by calling 426-1110, Select-a-Seat outlets, Morrison Center box office or online at www.IdahoTickets.com.  For more information, call 426-3980.

“Tinta Roja.” Cultural Center. 6:30 p.m. Presented as part of the Latin American Film Series. Free. For more information, call 426-5950.

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Media Contacts: Julie Hahn, University Communications, juliehahn@boisestate.edu.  (208) 426-5540;
John Lewis, University Communications, nsintern@boisestate.edu  (208) 426-3196.

For the 10th time in the last year 11 years, Boise State University has set an all-time record for Idaho higher education institutions with an enrollment of 19,540 – an overall increase of 3.5 percent. A record freshman class of 2,280 students is also the most academically talented group ever to enter Boise State, including 12 National Merit finalists.
 

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Last reviewed on Wednesday, November 07, 2007