GOT BYTES?
May Issue of BroncoBytes Available Now
The Office of Information Technology is pleased to announce the May issue of BroncoBytes, the newsletter of the OIT Help Desk. This month’s issue contains articles on how we’re becoming a University Help Desk of Distinction to support the University’s mission. Also discussed are postal service rate increases that took effect this week, and how the shape of a mailed item now affects an item’s cost; OIT’s Mail Services department can assist you with all of your questions and needs. Smarter network printing is now available with iPrint, the new printing system OIT is rolling out to campus. Learn how simple it is to select a printer from a Web page to install on your computer. Also, OIT training classes are taking a hiatus for the summer; tell us what we can do to improve our class offerings and meet your training needs. BroncoBytes is always available via the Help Desk’s Web site at this address.
STUDENT AFFAIRS
Roberts Named Director of New Student & Family Programs
Cynthia Roberts has been named director of New Student & Family Programs. Roberts has significant experience in student orientation, first-year programs and student transition programs, parent and family programs, student learning outcome assessment, developmental advising, conflict resolution/student conduct, and student success program planning.
She has worked at Bowling Green State University, Lourdes College and the University of Toledo in various student affairs capacities. She earned her master’s degree in history and a bachelor’s in international relations from Toledo. In August she will receive her Ph.D. in higher education administration from Bowling Green.
REMINDER - BODO GRAND OPENING
Bodo Bronco Shop Grand Opening Set Friday
The new Bronco Shop in the BoDo shopping district of downtown Boise is now open and will hold its grand opening from 5-6:30 p.m. Friday. The highlight of the event will be the official unveiling of the new Boise State football jersey that will be worn by the Broncos this fall and on sale at the new store. The new location is at 778 W. Broad St., Suite 7130, next to Edwards Cinemas. The BoDo Bronco Shop will be open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Visit www.boisestatebooks.com for more information.
UP, UP, AND AWAY
This Event Has Been Canceled... Follow this link for more information
Come watch the Spirit of Boise Balloon Festival balloon launch from one of the best vantage points in Boise — the roof of the Brady Parking Garage at University and Brady. Hosted by President Bob and Kathy Kustra, the event begins at 6 a.m. with coffee; breakfast is served at 6:30 a.m. Reserved parking is on the third level, just below the roof. Tickets are $50; proceeds benefit the Friends of Nursing Jody DeMeyer Memorial Scholarship Fund. To RSVP, call Barb Myhre at 426-2925 or e-mail barbaramyhre@boisestate.edu.
WHERE WOULD WE BE WITHOUT THEM?
Student Employee of the Year Winners Announced
Martha Mendoza with the Department of Modern Languages and Literature and Calin Toma with the International Programs Office have been named the 2006-07 Student Employees of the Year. The annual award is sponsored by the Career Center.
The other nominees for the award were:
• Kelti Baker, Educational Technology
• Katie Bedke, English
• Lena Bush, Albertsons Library
• Monica Chavez, BSU Radio
• Jennifer Cochran, University Television Productions
• Esther Contreras, Selland College of Applied Technology
• Zach Dong, Campus Recreation
• Sarah DuVall, Albertsons Library
• Jessica Ekburg, University Dining Services
• Molly George, Albertsons Library
• Jamie Hardy, Student Union and Involvement
• Jessica Ishida, Albertsons Library
• Elizabeth Meppen, Student Union and Involvement
• Tegan Rawlings, Admissions Office
• Rosanna Sablan, Bookstore
• Alina Schimpf, Academic Support
• Michelle Skinner, Office of the Registrar
• Amy Smith, Office of Research Administration
• Stewart Sneed, Campus Recreation
• Jackie Stroud, Internal Audit and Advisory Services
• Collette Thomas, Extended Studies
• Erika Trejo, Bilingual Education
• Ana Valverde, Academic Support
• Bridgett VanDerwalker, Albertsons Library
• Josh Vargas, Albertsons Library
• Edon Vitaku, Admissions Office
• Tom Volk, Campus Recreation
• Jill Young, Albertsons Library
Student Union
Keeping it Green in the Student Union
Six years ago, the Student Union started turning greener. And just like orange and blue, green is a very important color. As sustainability in the SUB continues to increase, operating costs and consumerism decreases, but best of all, the environment benefits, becoming a safer, healthier place for everyone. It’s a chain reaction.
In 2000, for example, water-cooled food service refrigerators were replaced with an air-cooled system, saving thousands of gallons of water annually. In 2003, the Green Cleaning Program was initiated, replacing more than 40 cleaning chemicals with friendlier products. Motion-activated paper towel dispensers have also made a difference in reducing paper waste, as well as paper costs.
Phonathon exceeds goal
Thanks to the generous support of Boise State alumni and friends, this year’s Phonathon efforts have been the most successful ever. Over the fall and spring semesters, a total of $270,674 was pledged in support of the university,
A total of 1,618 alumni and friends helped the spring Phonathon exceed its goal of $100,000 by pledging $106,374. This brings the total pledged for the fiscal year well ahead of last year’s $242,779.
The Boise State University Foundation would like to thank everyone who pledged and extend a special thank you to those individuals who chose to make a second pledge in support of Boise State during the spring Phonathon.
