ON OUR CAMPUS
Nancy Napier Named First Ada Burke Endowed Fellow in College
of Business and Economics
Nancy Napier, professor of international business, has been named Boise State’s first recipient of the Ada Burke Endowed Fellowship.
Boise Junior College alum John Elorriaga and his wife, Lois, established the fellowship in the College of Business and Economics in fall 2006 to honor Burke, who served as the dean of women at Boise Junior College from 1940-1955.
Wireless Networks the Topic of April 17 Food for Thought
Can you accurately assess the security and privacy risks you face while using wireless networks and adjust your behavior accordingly? Are you aware that wireless laptop computers may be vulnerable to outside attack and their locations can be tracked whenever they are connected? Do the security and privacy implications of this concern you and are you taking the steps necessary to protect yourself?
“How People Use Wireless Networks” or “What You Don’t Know CAN Hurt You” is the subject of the next “Food for Thought” brown bag luncheon at noon April 17 in the Lookout Room of the Student Union.
Join President Bob Kustra as Robert Minch, Tim Chenoweth and Sharon Tabor of the College of Business and Economics discuss this important issue. Participants can bring their own lunch or Aramark will be on hand with brown bag lunches for purchase for around $5.
Minch, Chenoweth and Tabor are conducting research that will help answer these questions for the Boise State campus and beyond. Their research will provide new insights into how people use wireless networks. During the presentation, methods for testing user security will be demonstrated and dynamic real-time statistics and campus location usage patterns will be shown. Come join them for a lively discussion of both technical issues and the societal implications of mobile wireless network usage.
Minch is a professor of information technology management and received his Ph.D. in management information systems from Texas Tech University. Chenoweth is an associate professor of information technology management and received his Ph.D. in interdisciplinary studies from Washington State University. Tabor is a professor of information technology management and received her Ph.D. in business computer information systems from the University of North Texas.
Graduate Student Team Wins Business Plan Competition At Canadian University
A team of Boise State graduate students took first place at a national business plan competition in Canada last week and will advance to the “Superbowl” of competitions in May.
The team, ROCAS International, took first place in the Elevator Pitch round in the Stuart Clark Venture Challenge, hosted by the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg. The team will next compete at the New Venture Challenge in Portland April 12-14 and Moot Corp, the “Superbowl” of business plan competitions, at the University of Texas in Austin, May 3-5.
The team members are John Harvey, CEO of ROCUS International, Tara Sims and Ron Haxton.
Their business idea is an obstacle avoidance system that will make takeoffs and landings safer for emergency helicopters. The team has been working with a Boise inventor to commercialize the technology
ACE Meeting Minutes Available Online
The Association of Classified Employees (ACE) meeting minutes from March 20 are available online at the ACE Web site, http://www2.boisestate.edu/ace/index.html. Previous minutes also can be found at the site. Departments with classified staff who do not have access to the Internet or e‑mail are asked to supply a copy of current minutes or post the minutes to a general bulletin board area for staff review.
ACE meetings are open to all Boise State classified staff. The monthly meeting schedule for the year can be found on the Web site. The next meeting will be held from 2‑3 p.m. April 17 in the Student Union Gibson Room.
Poet Nathaniel Mackey To Read As Part Of Boise State’s MFA Reading Series
Poet
Nathaniel Mackey will present a reading at 7:30 p.m. April 27
at the Hemingway Center. Mackey’s appearance is part
of the MFA Reading Series and is free and open to the public.
Mackey’s books of poetry include “Splay Anthem,” which won the 2006 National Book Award in poetry, “Whatsaid Serif,” “Song of the Andoumboulou,” “18-20,” “School of Udhra,” “Outlantish,” “Eroding Witness,” which was selected for the National Poetry Series, “Septet for the End of Time,” and “Four for Trane.” He is the author of an ongoing prose work, “From a Broken Bottle Traces of Perfume Still Emanate,” of which three volumes have been published: “Atet A.D.,” “Djbot Basghostus’ Run,” and “Bedouin Hornbook.”
D3 Fest Celebrates Diversity On, Off Campus
The second annual D3 Fest, celebrating diversity on and off campus, will be from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 20 on the Student Union patio and soccer field. The D3 Fest features booths and vendors from campus clubs and groups, non-profits and community organizations, as well as food and crafts.
The D3 Fest originated a few years ago with a group of students who supported the diversity requirement in Boise State curriculum. Two years ago, a new group of students brought D3 back to campus to combat the controversy surrounding legislation for a GLBTQ diversity week. This year, the festival has been broadened to celebrate all types of diversity.
If your group is interested in hosting a booth, contact Kate Neal at kateneal@boisestate.edu.
Boise State Celebrates the Life and Work of Samuel Beckett During Film Festival, Exhibition
Fans
of Samuel Beckett will get a chance to learn more about his life and watch
many of his works during the Beckett Film Festival and Exhibition April 13-14.
The event is sponsored by the Department of English, the Irish Consul in San
Francisco, the Boise State English Majors Association, Sigma Tau Delta, and
the Boise State MFA program.
Beckett, who was born just outside Dublin, Ireland, was one of the most acclaimed dramatists and writers of the 20th century. He received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1969 and his most famous play, “Waiting for Godot,” has been taught extensively in high schools and universities.
WHERE OUR CAMPUS MEETS THE WORLD
Fulbright Workshops Offered
Maria Bettua, assistant director of the Europe unit at the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES), will offer workshops on the Fulbright Program for faculty and professionals on April 9.
The session will be offered at two times — 10 a.m.-noon and 2-4 p.m. — in the Farnsworth Room of the Student Union.
Participants will:
- Learn about lecturing and research opportunities in 150 countries
- Get advice on which country to apply to and how to make contacts abroad
- Learn how to prepare the Fulbright application
- Explore how the campus can host visiting foreign Fulbright scholars
- Ask questions of Boise State faculty who have had Fulbright experiences
All interested faculty and staff are encouraged to attend.
For more information, contact Sabine Klahr, director, International Programs, at sklahr@boisestate.edu or 6-3652.STUDENT PROGRAMS BOARD EVENTS
The Student Programs Board Presents 'Hands on the Van,' a Comedian, Films and 'Unbirthday Party'
Boise State Student Programs Board will present several different events in April. Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
SPB and Pinnacle Security will host “Hands on the Van” at 11 a.m. April 6 at the Student Union patio. Registration begins at 10 a.m., and is only open to Boise State students. During “Hands on the Van” students who keep their hands on the van the longest will win thousands of dollars in prizes. For more information, contact Kristen Singleton at 426-1728.
SPB will host an “Unbirthday Party” from 2-4 p.m. April 14 in the Student Union first floor dining area. The event is designed to celebrate birthdays, whether they are on April 14 or not. Birthday festivities include a birthday cake, punch, goodies and a showing of “Alice in Wonderland.” For more information, contact Lacey Lemmon at 426-1728.
Children with HIV/AIDS Visit Boise State with 'Journey of Hope' Program
Children living with HIV/AIDS will share their stories at Boise State during the “Journey of Hope” program at 7 p.m. April 17 in the Student Union Special Events Center. The presentation is free and open to the public.
Camp Heartland, a summer camp for young people with HIV/AIDS, started “Journey of Hope AIDS Awareness Program” in the mid-1990s as a way for children and teens to speak out about the issues impacting families affected by HIV/AIDS. The program is presented around the nation, and children share their stories through poetry, song, dance, skits and more.
WOMEN’S CENTER
Women’s Center Names Winners in Women Making History Art Exhibition
The Women’s Center has selected three winners in the Women’s History Month National Juried Exhibition. The annual exhibition drew 92 entries by 28 artists. The jurors selected 24 works by 15 artists for the final exhibition, which wrapped up in March. This year’s jurors were Jennie Myers, Laurie Blakeslee and Julie Clemons.
IN THE COMMUNITY
‘A-Team’ Hosts Food, Supply Drive for City Light Home for Women and Children
Seven Boise State students known as the “A-Team” will host a food and supplies drive for the City Light Home for Women and Children from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 14 in the Bronco Stadium parking lot.
Community members are encouraged to donate 30-gallon trash bags, Pedialyte (liquid or freezer pops), feminine hygiene products, razors, dental floss, clothing items, food (including meat, fresh fruit and vegetables, dairy products, cereal, juice and eggs), paper products, study Bibles, baby items, bus passes and vitamins. Donations may be new or gently used.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Optimal Health Screening Scheduled April 12
An on-campus health screening opportunity from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 12 in the Farnsworth Room of the Student Union will bring together the best practices in integrative medicine today to inform employees and students about how to take responsibility for their health care. A holistic lifestyle assessment, strengths and weaknesses assessment and referrals to a variety of wellness programming will also be available. Employees and students will find the information, video, and activities stimulating and provide pragmatic steps to improving their health. For more information contact Karla West, kwest@boisestate.edu.
