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News Release
EVENT NEWS/November 7, 2007
This Week at Boise State
The following are upcoming events at Boise State University for the week of
Nov. 11-17. Please note that all events are subject to change. For updated
information on all events, visit
http://www.bsuevents.com.
EVENTS OF SPECIAL NOTE:
Fall Funk. See Nov. 12-16 for details.
Veterans Day. See Nov. 12 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. Free. Call
426-3994.
“Candydish: BFA Thesis Exhibiton.” Visual Arts Center. Opening
reception from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 16. Galleries 1 and 2 of the Visual Arts Center.
Free. Call 426-3994.
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.” Special Events Center. 5-6 p.m. A keynote
speech will be given by Brigadier General Alan Gayhart. Posting of the
Colors, color guard, military quintet and POW/MIA ceremony, followed by a
reception. For more information, call 426-3500.
“Modelling Bacterial Outer Membranes and Their Interactions with the
Outside World.” Multipurpose Building Room 207. Canadian biophysicist
David Pink will give the lecture. Free. Sponsored by the Department of
Physics and the Canadian Studies program at Boise State University. For more
information, call 426-3775.
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 as 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. Ralph Nader tells the
story of the consumer advocate who has built an impressive legislative
record. Yet today, many consider him an egomaniac and presidential
“spoiler.” “An Unreasonable Man” takes an unsparing look at one of the most
important and controversial political figures of our time. Following the
screening in Boise, Ross Burkhart, chair of the Department of Political
Science, will engage the public in a democracy forum to explore the pros and
cons of the two-party system. 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 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 make 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 in parking structure #2 on the corner of University
Drive and Lincoln Avenue. For more information, call 426-3656.
Free Chili Feed. Student Union Building Brava 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. This film has won seven
awards and two nominations. Two interns find themselves thrown into a
Peruvian newspaper whose goal is to entertain its readers by presenting the
story in a way that they feel lucky to be alive. Presented as part of the
Latin American Film Series. Free. For more information, call 426-5950.
GIS Day. Interactive Learning Center, Second Floor. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Boise State hosts ADA county GIS day. The annual event is held in
conjunction with National GIS day and Geography Awareness Week. This year’s
theme is “A World Without Boundaries.” Scott Dorval, chief meteorologist for
KIVI-TV, CH. 6, will deliver the keynote address at 11:40 a.m. in the ILC’s
main floor auditorium. Several live demonstrations and activities will show
how GIS technology is used in activities such as parcel mapping, mosquito
abatement, crime analysis, transportation routing, and more. For more
information, visit www.boisegisday.com.
Thursday, Nov. 15
Free Movie, “Sicko.” Lookout Room. 7 p.m. In conjunction with health
week, Student Programs Board is showing Michael Moore’s “Sicko.” This
documentary brings to light our health-care system and its consequences.
Michael Moore adds his sarcastic wit to ease the journey of exploring our
health-care system, while highlighting other countries’ health-care systems.
Free. For more information, call 426-4636.
Henna Tattoo Artist. Student Union Lounge. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Free. For
more information, call 426-4636 or e-mail Ahmad at
spbannualevents@boisestate.edu.
International Connections. Student Union Lookout Room. The
international Connections Brown Bag Luncheon Series continues with a
presentation by Corrine Henke from the International Programs Office. “Tales
from the Middle Seat: Tips for Novice Travelers” features Henke’s thoughts
and experiences gained from traveling the world for business and pleasure.
She will give travel tips, ideas for better packing, and advice on how to
blend in with the locals. She’ll also distribute travel resources, packing
lists and display a well-packed bag. Free. For more information, call
426-3652.
Nov. 15-17
“You Can’t Take It With You.” Student Union Special Events Center. 2
p.m. and 7:30 p.m. “You Can’t Take It With You” opened in New York in 1936
to instant critical and popular acclaim. Kaufman and Hart fill the stage
with chaotic activity from beginning to end. $12 general, $10 non-Boise
State students, alumni, military and seniors. Tickets available through
Select-a-Seat or at the box office, depending on availability. Free. Free
tickets are available for Boise State students, faculty and staf at the
Student Union Info Desk. For more information, call 426-3957.
Friday, Nov. 16
Up All Night and Rock Star 101. Student Union building first floor. 9
p.m.- 1 p.m. Free food, games, activities. Live music will be performed by
Dedicated Servers and Building a Better You. Also DJs from University Pulse
will be spinning until 1 a.m. Sponsored by Student Radio and Student
Programs Board. For more information, call 426-4636 or e-mail Ahmad at
spbannualevents@boisestate.edu.
Kaylynn Weeks. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. Senior
performance recital, soprano. Free. For more information, call 426-3980.
Nov. 16-Dec. 11. “Candydish: BFA Thesis Exhibiton". Visual Arts
Center. Opening reception from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 16. Galleries 1 and 2 of the
Visual Arts Center. Free.
Saturday, Nov. 17
Football vs. Idaho. Bronco Stadium. Noon. For more information, Call
426-4737.
BroncoBash Tailgate Party. Alumni Center. Free. Call 426-1698.
“Fanfare for the Common Man.” Morrison Center. 8:15 p.m. Pre-lecture
at 7 p.m. Dress rehearsal at 10 a.m. Performed by the Boise Philharmonic and
featuring conductor Mathew Savery and horn by Eric Ruske. Selection include
Ravel’s “Valses Nobles et sentimenatales,” Mozart’s “Horn Concert No. 4” and
Copland’s “Symphony No. 3” Tickets $16-$54, available through the Boise
Philharmonic at 344-7849.
Upcoming Events Nov. 18-30
Monday, Nov. 19-25
Thanksgiving Break. No classes in session. (offices closed Nov.
22-23)
Tuesday, Nov. 20
Mannheim Steamroller. Taco Bell Arena. 7:30 p.m. Mannheim Steamroller
is best known for its classic arrangements of “Silent Night,” “Deck the
Halls,” and “Joy to the World.” Tickets are $30-$152 by calling 426-1766,
all Select-a-Seat locations, or online at
http://www.idahotickets.com.
Wednesday, Nov. 21
“The Syrian Bride.” The movie focuses on an Israeli woman who is
engaged to marry a Syrian television star whom she has never met. She is
faced with making a choice between leaving her home forever or going to
Syria to be married. This film has been described as one of the best film
made in Israeli cinema in 2004. Free. For more information, call 426-5950.
Thursday, Nov. 22
“Balls of Fury.” Special Events Center. 7 p.m. The game is ping pong,
and no one is better than ex-professional Randy Daytona. Randy is on a
mission to avenge his father. To do this, he enters an underground ping pong
tournament run by his father’s killer. Randy gains many friends and they all
work together to take down this ruthless man. This movie is rated PG-13 for
crude and sex-related humor, and for language. Free. For more information,
call 426-4636.
Monday, Nov. 26
BSU Guitar Ensembles. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. The
Boise State University Guitar Ensembles present guitar quartets and solos by
Ravel, Scarlatti, Bach, Sor and more. $5 general, $3 seniors, free for
students of all ages and Boise State Faculty and staff. For more
information, call 426-3980.
Wednesday, Nov. 28
“Goal Dreams.” Student Union Forum. This film is a documentary about
a soccer team united by their country’s desire to have them represent the
country on its football team. Free. For more information, call 426-5950.
Thursday, Nov. 29
Academy of St. Giles. Morrison Center Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. The
Academy of St. Giles presents music of the Middle Ages and Renaissance,
featuring music of Spain and Denmark. $5 general, $3 seniors, free for
students of all ages and Boise State faculty and staff. For more
information, call 426-3980.
Friday, Nov. 30
Tori Amos. Morrison Center. 7:30 p.m. Tori Amos is one of the most
creative singer/songwriters of our time. Tickets are $39.50 by calling
426-1110, all Select-a-seat outlets and at the Morrison Center a box office
or online at www.IdahoTickets.com.
For more information, call 426-1609.
Percussion Ensemble Concert. Morrison Center Room B125. 7:30 p.m. the
program will feature “Ku-Ka-llimoku,” a dance for the Hawaiian god of war,
“Afro-Amero,” melodies and rhythms in African and Americanized versions; and
“Metalwood,” a work featuring instruments made of metal and wood. $5
general, $3 seniors, free for students of all ages and Boise State faculty
and staff. For more information, call 426-1609.
Dane Cook. Taco Bell Arena. 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Dane
Cook is known for his unique brand of observational comedy, making
over-the-top rants about everyday life. Tickets $32-$77 through
Select-a-Seat, by calling 426-1766 or at
www.idahotickets.com.
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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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