CAMPUS SECURITY
Safety Information and Training Session Scheduled in May
Since the tragedy at Virginia Tech, University Security has received more than 100 requests to meet with individual departments and student groups to review safety and emergency procedures. To meet this need, University Security has scheduled three large group safety information and training sessions. All faculty, staff and students are encouraged to attend one session. The sessions will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. May 3 and May 10 in the Special Events Center and from 1-2:30 p.m. May 24 in the Jordan Ballroom.
The sessions will feature a presentation on “Active Shooter Training” by Lt. Randy Roper of the Boise Police Department on how employees and students should respond to a gunman firing a weapon on campus. Lt. Roper is a 22-year law-enforcement veteran and a nationally recognized instructor on active shooters. He is an instructor in the Department of Homeland Security for Active Shooter and Weapons of Mass Destruction Response. Lt. Roper also teaches defense tactics for the Idaho Police Academy and is the current commander for the Boise Police SWAT team.
The agenda for each session:
- Opening comments by Jared Everett, executive director of Boise State Public Safety, Risk Management and Transportation.
- Information on where to find the BSU emergency response plan, how to report a crime or suspicious activity, and overview of the Safety and Security Annual Report by Bob Seibolt, director of University Security.
- Overview of police response to active shooter situations by Lt. Douglas Schoenborn, BSU Campus Police.
- Using material from real-life active shooter situations, this gripping PowerPoint and video presentation by Roper will instruct the campus on how to respond to an active shooter situation.
- Closing Remarks by Everett and opening of Q&A session with the panel of presenters.
After May 24, departments and groups that would like additional information or training should contact Seibolt at ext. 6-3226.
REMINDER - EMERGENCY PHONE TEST
Boise Police Dept. to Test Emergency Notification Phone System Tomorrow
Employees are reminded that on Friday the Boise Police Department, in cooperation with University Security, will conduct a test of the university’s emergency notification phone system. It will only be a test and the campus community should not be alarmed. The test will be limited to buildings on the interior of the main campus.
When your phone rings during the test, the first message will indicate it is an automated emergency message and ask you to push a button on your phone to hear the next message. It was hoped that this first message would tell you it is just a test, but that is not possible, so please remember this is just a test. The second message will indicate that this is a test of the system. Any questions or concerns should be directed to Bob Seibolt, director of University Security, at bseibolt@boisestate.edu or ext. 6-3226.BENEATH OUR FEET
Scientist Uncovers New Information about Major Fault Beneath City of Seattle
Four years of geophysical experiments in the Seattle area by Boise State researcher Lee Liberty have yielded new information about earthquake hazards in the area, including the length of a major fault that runs directly beneath the city of Seattle.
Liberty will discuss his field work, including the next phase of his project, at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Wash., on May 5 during a section meeting of the Geological Society of America. More than 700 geoscientists from the Pacific Northwest, California, Hawaii and Alaska are expected to attend. Liberty’s talk is titled “Recent High-Resolution Reflection Studies of Active Faults in the Puget Lowland.”
Liberty, a research scientist at the Center for Geophysical Investigation of the Shallow Subsurface (CGISS) at Boise State, conducted seismic reflections studies along residential streets in Bellevue, Sammamish, Issaquah, Woodinville and other Washington communities during the past several summers. The studies were conducted to obtain subsurface images of the Seattle Fault, a major active fault that runs directly beneath the city of Seattle that was responsible for a major earthquake in 900 A.D. Liberty has also studied other faults and subsurface geological structures, including the Tacoma and South Whidbey Island faults.
STUDENT UNION
Groundbreaking Ceremony on Expansion and Renovation Scheduled May 8
To kick off the start of the Student Union expansion and renovation project, the Student Union board of governors will host a reception May 8 highlighted by an official groundbreaking ceremony. The reception will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. with the groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for 12:30-1 p.m. on the Student Union’s north patio. The project should be completed in early 2009. The expansion is designed to meet the needs of commuter students and a growing residential community. Total projected cost is $30.65 million for 66,000 new square feet and renovation of the existing 27,000 square feet.
ASSOCIATION OF CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES
ACE Meeting Minutes Available Online
The Association of Classified Employees (ACE) meeting minutes from April 17 are available online at the ACE Web site, http://www2.boisestate.edu/ace/index.html. Previous minutes can also 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. May 15 in the Student Union Gibson Room.
PROFESSIONAL STAFF ASSOCIATION
Annual Luncheon Slated for May 9
The Professional Staff Association annual spring luncheon and awards ceremony will be held from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. May 9 in the Jordan Ballroom. The cost is $10 per person, and an RSVP is required by May 2. Make checks payable to Boise State University and send in campus mail to Carol Bugni in Human Resource Services, MS 1265. The Professional Staff Association will not be able to seat those who do not RSVP. The guest speaker will be state Sen. John Andreason. The program will include employee service awards and the Professional Staff Association senate and officer elections. For more information, contact Bugni at ext. 1576.WRITING WORKSHOPS OFFERED
Writing Project Offers Several Opportunities to Expand Writing Skills
Three upcoming workshops hosted by the Boise State Writing Project will give educators a chance to expand their writing skills. The workshops are open to K-12 educators from throughout the state.
• Fiction Writing for Teachers. Pre-institute May 12; institute from July 16-20 on the Boise State campus. $447. This workshop is open to K-12 educators who are interested in teaching fiction and narrative techniques more effectively, promoting student exploration, reflection and response through writing, using fiction writing as a technique for teacher research and reflection or to explore teaching experiences, and for those who are interested in learning more about the Boise State Writing Project.
Norman Weinstein, an accomplished author, poet, jazz critic and teacher, will facilitate the workshop. He has written eight books, including three for young adults.
• Fiction Writing Workshop with Tim Hillmer. 3:30-5:30 p.m. May 21, Student Union Farnsworth Room. Free parking available in the Student Union visitor lot. Free, but RSVP required by calling (208) 426-4210 or (208) 426-1199. Hillmer is the author of “The Hookmen,” the winner of the Colorado State Fiction Prize in 2001, and “Ravenshill,” a new book about school violence and its effects. He is a director of the Colorado Writing Project. Hillmer will read from “Ravenshill” and will discuss fiction techniques to improve writing, as well as the art of teaching fiction writing to students.
• Teaching Writing: Focus on Revision. Pre-institute June 2; institute from July 23-27 on the Boise State campus. $447. This workshop is open to K-12 educators who are interested in earning three graduate credits for half the usual cost, working on integrating writing to promote learning in the classroom, using writing to improve the learning experience, using the latest research in revision pedagogy or exploring writing and revision strategies.
Debbie Moore, an elementary school educator and co-director of the Boise State Writing Project, will facilitate the workshop.
For more information on any of these workshops or to reserve a space, call Boise State Writing Project director Jeffrey Wilhelm at ext. 6-1199 or Michael Mueller at ext. 6-4210GIFTS, FRESH FROM THE KILN
Find The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift at The Clay & Fire Exhibition And Sale
Find a great gift for Mom or anyone else on your list at Boise State’s annual
Clay and Fire Exhibit and Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 5-7 in the Visual Arts
Center Gallery One in the Liberal Arts Building. Admission is free.
Held each spring and fall 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. Hot new items fresh from the kiln will be available each day.
A portion of the proceeds benefits Boise State’s Visiting Artists in Ceramics program, which brings world-class artists to campus to teach students. For more information on the sale, call ext. 6-3205.
SERVICE-LEARNING VOLUNTEERS RECOGNIZED
Classes Beyond the Classroom
Students, organizations, faculty and community members who helped make Boise State’s volunteer and Service-Learning programs a success during the 2006-07 academic year were recently honored during a Volunteer Recognition Ceremony.
The honorees are:
- Joseph De May, Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA) Volunteer Award for Outstanding Student
- Dr. Robin Allen, associate professor of social work, VPSA Volunteer Award for Outstanding Employee
- Civic Leadership Residential College, VPSA Volunteer Award for Outstanding Student Organization
- Annie Clayville, Outstanding Service-Learning student
- Sherri Ellis, Boise Samaritan Village, Outstanding Partner in Community Service
An increasing number of students and faculty are participating in Service-Learning projects at Boise State. During the current academic year, 1,741 students and 59 faculty members participated in 215 specific Service-Learning partnerships. They involved 89 academic classes and 75 community partners.
The campus can learn more about some of the projects during a civic engagement poster exhibition from May 1-4 in the Student Union Gallery. Sponsored by the Service-Learning program, the exhibition showcases how Boise State is meeting its mission of public engagement.
The academic posters on display highlight how Service-Learning students apply their course work to community issues, gain a broader appreciation for the discipline, and practice active citizenship. The exhibition also recognizes faculty public engagement and innovative teaching. In addition, it illustrates the campus/community partnerships with Treasure Valley non-profit organizations and the community needs they address.
The students will discuss their projects during a public reception from 4-6 p.m. May 4 in the SUB gallery.
For more information about Service-Learning, visit http://servicelearning.boisestate.edu.
BOISE’S TECHNOLOGY HERITAGE
Researcher to Discuss Emerging Technology Regions
Heike Mayer, an assistant professor at Virginia Tech University, will discuss emerging technology regions, including Boise, during a talk at 1 p.m. Monday, April 30, in the first-floor conference room of the J.R. Williams Building, 700 W. State St., in Boise.
She is working on a project for the National Governors Association focused on research and development investment funds and emerging tech regions. As part of her research on Boise’s technology heritage, she will talk about how Boise fits into her report and what makes it unique among other growing technology communities.
The event is free, but seating is limited. For more information or to RSVP, contact Kent Neupert, a professor of international business at Boise State University, at ext. 6-2397.
ATHLETICS
Boise State hosts WAC Tennis Tournament
The Boise State men’s and women’s tennis teams are playing host to the 2007 Western Athletic Conference Tennis Championships at the Appleton Tennis Center with the women’s tournament getting under way today and the men’s tournament starting on Friday. Semifinal action on the women’s side will begin at noon on Friday with the championship match scheduled for noon on Saturday. The men’s championship match will be played at 11 a.m. Sunday.
Single-day passes for the tournament are $6 for adults and $3 for students/youth. All-session tournament passes are $15 for adults and $8 for students/youth. Parking is free in any general parking space in the west Bronco Stadium lot and in the Student Union visitors lot.
GET OUT AND RIDE
Boise State Organizes Team For Bob Lebow Bike Tour June 9
Whether you’re a bicycle racer looking for a 100-mile workout or a casual cyclist who wants to trundle three miles with friends — the annual Bob LeBow Bike Tour on June 9 has a category for you. Boise State is organizing a team, and you’ll save on registration fees, help Boise State win its team category, build Bronco pride and quite possibly have more fun by signing up.
The annual tour is sponsored by Terry Reilly Health Services. Participants can choose from rides of 3, 10, 35, 62, or 100 miles. All rides start and finish at Nampa High School. Lunch, water stops, first aid, and sag wagons will be provided. Registration fees include a tour shirt, water bottle, and barbecue lunch. Team members do not need to ride the tour together but can choose rides of any distance. Faculty, students and staff, as well as family members and friends, are welcome to join Boise State’s team.
To register as part of Boise State’s team, click here for a pdf of the form. You can also go to www.trhs.org, click on Bob LeBow Bike Tour link, select the team registration link from the menu and then click on “Team Registration Form” for a pdf of the form and a description of the rides. Team fees are $20 for 3‑ and 10‑mile rides, and $30 for 35-, 62‑, and 100‑ mile rides — $5 less per person than if registering as an individual.
SPRING BREAK PUT TO GOOD USE
Students Share Their Alternative Spring Break Experiences
in the Navajo
Nation
Students who traveled to New Mexico to volunteer at the Navajo Nation over
spring break will share their experiences during “Reflections from Navajo
Nation” at 1 p.m. May 3 in the Bishop Barnwell Room.
Eighteen student volunteers participated in the Alternative Spring Break program, working at the St. Michael’s Association for Special Education and the Boys and Girls Club of Ft. Defiance. They painted, gardened, organized offices and supplies, and participated in the adult care program.
At the Boys and Girls Club they organized activities for the youth, including arts and crafts, ball games, races, hockey and more. They learned about the Diné (Navajo) culture through President Joe Shirley and other community members.
“We are closely connected to the Earth beneath us and are sharing the powerful message of the Diné with our friends, family, and the larger BSU community,” said Brett Berning, Alternative Spring Break coordinator.HEALTH & WELLNESS
Celebrate Wellness reminder
Boise State will host the “Celebrate Wellness: Mind, Body, Spirit” conference May 3-4 in the Student Union Building. The conference, offered in cooperation with St. Luke’s and Saint Alphonsus regional medical centers, will address wellness and holistic health issues through presentations by national and local wellness experts.
Dr. Erminia “Mimi” Guarneri will present a pre-conference workshop titled “Transforming Stress” at 7 p.m. May 3, and will deliver the keynote address, “The Heart Speaks: Are You Listening?” at 8:30 a.m. May 4. Guarneri is the founder and medical director of the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine and the center’s Healing Hearts program. She is board certified in cardiology, internal medicine, nuclear medicine and holistic health, as well as the author of “The Heart Speaks.”
In addition to Guarneri’s address, there are a number of breakout sessions on topics such as acupuncture and music therapy. For a complete schedule or to register, call ext. 6-3485 or visit http://cpd.boisestate.edu/courses/Celebrate_Wellness.html.
The conference fee is $75. The pre-conference fee is $10; student fees are $5 for pre-conference and $30 for conference.
