For
the first time, the Distinguished Lecture Series moves to the Morrison Center
for a lecture at 7 p.m. March 12 by Hans Blix, the former chief U.N. weapons
inspector in Iraq.
LECTURE CANCELED
Andean Spirituality Lecture Canceled
The lecture by anthropologist Moises Aragon on Andean spirituality and despachos rituals scheduled for 7 p.m. March 21 in the Student Union Jordan A Ballroom has been canceled. A group of Q’eros villagers expected to participate in the event will not be making the trip to Idaho due to visa problems.
ART, PERFORMANCE & FILM ON OUR CAMPUS
Department of Art Showcases Its Best During Open House
The Department of Art will open its doors to the public with demonstrations, exhibitions and more from 5:30-8:30 p.m. March 16. The open house will begin in the new Fine Arts Building, located at Capitol Village on University Drive, and will extend to the Visual Arts Center galleries and the Public Affairs/Arts West Building. The event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served.
This event is a chance for participants to discover the best that the department has to offer. Attendees will be able to get a first-hand look at the art being created by Boise State professors and students.
Global Expressions Series Presents ‘Tres Vidas’
“Tres
Vidas,” a new chamber music theater work that celebrates three significant
Latin and South American women, will be performed at 7 p.m. March 17 in the
Student Union Special Events Center. The performance is part of the Global
Expressions Series and Women’s History Month. Tickets are $10 general, $5
Boise State students, employees, alumni, seniors and students 17 and younger
through Select-a-Seat.
“Tres Vidas” will be performed by the Core Ensemble — Tahirah Whittington, cello, Hugh Hinton, piano, and Michael Parola, percussion — and actress Georgina Corbo. The work honors the life, times and work of painter Frida Kahlo of Mexico, peasant activist Rufina Amaya of El Salvador, and poet Alfonsina Storni of Argentina. With storylines including Kahlo’s dramatic and passionate relationship with Diego Rivera, Amaya’s astounding survival of the massacre at El Mozote and Storni’s lifelong challenges as Argentina’s first great feminist poet, “Tres Vidas” presents dramatic situations to audiences.
FilmFest Celebrates Women’s History Month
The celebration of Women’s History Month continues with a film festival, cosponsored by the Women’s Center and the Student Programs Board. All films are free and held in the Special Events Center.
7 p.m. March 8: “Whale Rider”
Celebrate International Women’s Day with this magical and deeply
moving story of a young girl’s struggle to fulfill her destiny. In a small
New Zealand coastal village, Mäori claim descent from Paikea, the Whale Rider.
In every generation, a male heir has succeeded to the chiefly title. When
twins are born, and the boy twin dies, Koro, the chief, is unable to accept
his granddaughter, Pai, as a future leader. Pai loves Koro more than anyone
in the world, but she must stand up to him and a thousand years of tradition
to reveal the true way forward.
7 p.m. March 9: “The Women of Summer: An Unknown Chapter
of American Social History.” Discussion follows with Sandy Schackel
This National Endowment for the Humanities documentary captures
an historic moment when feminists, unionists and educators came together to
pursue a common social idea. From 1921 to 1938, 1,700 blue-collar women participated
in a controversial and inspired educational experiment known as The Bryn Mawr
Summer School for Women Workers. Time has not dimmed the spirit and intellect
of the graduates, who talk with passion about their lives in factories, mills
and unions.
12:30 p.m. March 10: “High Heels and Ground Glass: Pioneering
Women Photographers”
This fascinating film portrays the life and work of five outstanding
women photographers born around the turn of the century who perfected their
craft in an era when photography was a man’s domain. Their photography, woven
together with clips from news of the day and on-camera-interviews, gives a
glimpse of life for professional women living in the turbulent decades of
the mid-20th century.
1:15 p.m. March 10: “The Artist Was a Woman”
The history of Western art includes few examples of great women
artists. This documentary uncovers the works of some gifted women while exploring
why talent such as theirs was overlooked. Women were denied admission to
art school, or if admitted, were not allowed to study the human figure. Also,
male art historians did not take their work seriously, denying them the recognition
they deserved.
Late Show’s Brill and Local Talent to Perform in Student Union
March 24
Comedian Eddie Brill, talent coordinator for “The Late Show with David Letterman” will present a stand-up performance at 8 p.m. March 24 in the Hatch Ballroom of the Student Union. Eleven-year-old comedian Trevor Hattabaugh, son of Boise State gymnastics coach Sam Sandmire, will perform with Brill. Local comedians Pete Peterson, Pat Mac and The Fools Squad will also perform. Tickets are $10 and are available at 859-0983 or at the door. VIP tickets are $40 and include priority seating and a pre-show reception with the comedians.
BOOKSTORE
March Madness and Clearance Sale at the Bookstore
Visit the Bookstore’s clearance sale this week. All clearance
merchandise is an additional 75 percent off the lowest marked clearance price.
March Madness sales include Boise State basketballs for 25 percent off, Saitek
optical mouses for $12.95, the “Out of the Blue” 2006-07 Boise State football
commemorative book for $14.95, and refillable notebooks from $7.95-$9.95.
To buy these items, visit the Featured Items section at www.boisestatebooks.com.
Tostito’s
Fiesta Bowl 2007 DVD
The Tostitos Fiesta Bowl 2007 DVD is available now at the Bookstore.
The DVD, for $24.95, includes the commercial-free complete FOX Sports game
broadcast as well as special bonus features highlighting the Broncos’ perfect
season. Visit the Bookstore or order online at www.boisestatebooks.com.
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
Training Sessions Offered to Faculty and Staff
Human Resource Services is offering the following free training sessions to all faculty and staff. Register via e‑mail at HRTrainingDevelopment@boisestate.edu or online at this link.
Fears and Phobias — 11 a.m.-noon March 14 in Room 210 of the Simplot/Micron Building. The presenter is Jim Nicholson, director of BSU Counseling Services. The session provides an interactive approach to address the role that anxiety plays in our lives.
Relaxation Techniques Using Healing Touch — 11 a.m.-noon March 13 and 20 (participants should attend both sessions) in Room 210 of the Simplot/Micron Building. The presenter is nursing professor Marty Downey. This presentation will introduce participants to an energetic technique for relaxation and balance. Through active participation and dialogue, the instructor will provide helpful tips on how to use centering and focus to facilitate energy flow for health.
FY08 Budget Procedures — 9-10 a.m. March 13 or 15 in Room 210 of the Simplot/Micron Building. Presenters are members of the Budget Office staff. The class is open to anyone who has local budgeting responsibilities and will cover the following topics: What a local budget is and is not. Budget vs. fund balance. Why we budget local departments. How to use the FY08 local budget template. Local budget timeline.
Humor in the Workplace — 9-11 a.m. March 15 in the Ah Fong Room of the Student Union. The presenter is business professor Gundars Kaupins. The session is a highly interactive presentation covering the basics of humor, application to organizations and legal constraints.
Discovering the Power of Teams — 9 a.m.-noon March 16 in the Jordan C Ballroom of the Student Union. The presenter is Janet Mills, professor of public policy and communication. Empowered teams can increase productivity and morale; support the experimentation necessary for organizational growth; and create synergy, commitment, and loyalty.
Office IQ: Developing Effective Communication in the Workplace — 1:30-3:30 p.m. April 18 in the Forum of the Student Union. The presenter is Heidi Reeder, professor of communication. In previous eras, work was work and private life was private; today, however, many of us find ourselves in important relationships and challenging disputes between the hours of 9 and 5. This workshop is for people who spend much of their time at work, who must interact with other faculty, staff and students to “get things done,” and who want to explore strategies for increasing the effectiveness of their communication.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Employee Wellness Screening
Wellness screenings can help you to identify protective and risk factors in regard to your health
When: 7-9 a.m. March 16
Where: Lookout Room, SUB
Registration: Contact Wellness Services at wellness@boisestate.edu to
register.
SUMMER PROGRAMS
Registration for Summer Sessions Under Way
Registration for summer program sessions at Boise State is under way. Students can select from a wide variety of core, upper-division, graduate and Internet-based classes, as well as from a large selection of short workshops.
This year’s workshop topics range from Foreign Aid Policies to Desert Studies, from Shakespeare to Basque tree carving in Idaho.
Students can help fast track their education by enrolling for summer courses or catch courses they were unable to take in the fall and spring. Additional benefits of enrollment in the summer program include no out-of-state fees, no credit limit, reduced per-credit fees and no appointment for registration.
CAMPUS CRIME REPORT
Weekly Crime Log
Boise City Police and Campus Security present the weekly crime report. read all about it
Rob
Meyer has worked at Boise State since 1988. He and the Student Activities
staff coordinate a wide variety of programs and events, including Bronco
Welcome, Leadership Quest, Classic Performances Series, student organization
fairs, Diverse Perspectives Film Series, and the Martin Luther King Human
Rights Celebration. 