HEAVY METAL
New Heavy Equipment Technician Training Program Enrolling Students Now at Selland College
The Larry Selland College of Applied Technology is now enrolling students for a new heavy equipment technician training program.
Those who have an interest in becoming master mechanics or service technicians are encouraged to consider the new program. Heavy equipment technicians are among the highest paid in mechanical trades, with many experienced techs making more than $50,000 annually.
“Local companies need technicians,” said Dan Cadwell, Selland transportation program manager. “Western States CAT alone has dozens of heavy equipment technician positions open in the Northwest.”
TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR
Boise State Goes Virtual
Visitors to Boise State’s Web site have a new tool for visiting campus without ever leaving the comfort of their own homes. A new interactive virtual tour, built in Adobe Flash, allows users to navigate to some of the university’s most popular buildings while providing information about registration, classes, campus life and more. You will need the Flash plugin, a free download, to view the tour.
To visit the site, go to http://itc.boisestate.edu/VirtualTour/index.html and click on “start the tour” (to skip the introduction presentation, click on the blue box in the lower right corner of the video). A series of photos (click on smaller photos to enlarge them) and a block of informative text are available for each of several sites across campus. In addition to taking the “tour,” users can also navigate to specific buildings or zoom in or out using the navigation buttons on the lower left corner of the campus map.
The virtual tour was designed by student technical assistants Ethan Atlakson and James Jensen using photos from Boise State photographers John Kelly and Carrie Quinney. The 75th anniversary slide presentation was designed by Boise State videographer Rod Cashin.
FRANK CHURCH SCHOLARSHIP
Mountain Home Grad Earns First-Ever Frank Church Scholarship
Matthew Maurer, a junior majoring in political science and economics at Boise State, has been awarded the first-ever Frank Church Scholarship, worth $2,500. The scholarship is named for Idaho’s U.S. Senator from 1957-1981. Church’s name was added to The River of No Return Wilderness Area in 1984, in part to honor of his work to preserve “America’s best places.”
Maurer is a 2005 graduate of Mountain Home High School where he was a member of the National Honor Society. He was also an Idaho Top Scholar, a member of Boys State and a three-sport letterman. Maurer maintains a 4.0 grade point average at Boise State and is on the dean’s list with highest honors. Following graduation, he plans to pursue a graduate degree in law or political science.
The
full list of Boise State trivia is available at the special 75th
Anniversary Web site.
In the 1940s, the BJC Minute Maids wore big “Vs” on their hats and sold war bonds and defense stamps to aid the homefront war effort. Their motto was “Duty Before Dates.”
GRADUATE STUDENT AWARDED FULBRIGHT
Fulbright Scholarship to South Korea
Margaret Parker, a graduate student in history, was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to South Korea. Parker, originally from Idaho Falls, will study cultural and intellectual history over the fall 2007 and spring 2008 semesters.
Parker has focused her Boise State studies on 20th-century German philosophy. She was intrigued by the comparisons often made between Germany and Korea, countries which both experienced division during the Cold War. Parker, who served in Korea as a linguist for the military from 1997-2000, decided to expand her studies to include a look at Korean storyography, or the way different generations interpret Korean history. She will use oral histories as the basis of her research.
The deadline to apply for a 2008-2009 academic year Fulbright is Sept. 21. Faculty are encouraged to recommend qualified students. Nick Miller chair of the Department of History, is Boise State’s Fulbright adviser and potential applicants should meet with him prior to submitting an application.
The Fulbright Program is sponsored by the United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Recipients are chosen on the basis of academic or professional achievements, as well as demonstrated leadership potential in their fields.
Since its establishment in 1946 under legislation introduced by the late Senator J. William Fulbright of Arkansas, the Fulbright Program has provided approximately 279,500 people with the opportunity to observe each others’ political, economic, educational and cultural institutions, to exchange ideas and to embark on joint ventures of importance to the general welfare of the world’s inhabitants. The program operates in more than 150 countries worldwide. To learn more about the Fulbright program, visit exchanges.state.gov, or contact Heidi Manley at (202) 453-8534.
STUDENT UNION NEWS
Student Union Closed August 4-12 for Power Upgrade; Offices to Relocate
Faculty and staff are reminded that the Student Union will be closed Aug. 4-12 due to the power outage connected with the expansion and renovation of the building. During the outage departments in the SUB will be relocated to temporary facilities on campus. For information during the SUB power outage call ext. 6-5800.
- Student Activities, student government offices, Student Programs Board, Volunteer Services Board, Cultural Center and student organizations will relocate to the computer lab in Keiser Hall.
- In lieu of access to the Bookstore during the power outage, students can order books and materials online at www.boisestatebooks.com. Customers can have their order shipped for a fee or can pick up books with no shipping fee in the SUB on or after Aug. 13. The Bookstore will reopen at 8 a.m. Aug. 13. The Boise State West bookstore will maintain normal hours.
- University Dining’s administrative office will move to the Student Recreation Center (REC).
- Conference Services will be located in the REC.
- New Student Information will move to the first floor of the Administration Building.
- The Information Desk and Game Center will be closed.
- Campus ID will move to the Special Events Center lobby, adjacent to the Student Union.
Homecoming Office Decorating Contest Scheduled
The annual Homecoming office decorating contest, sponsored by the Student Union’s Info Desk, is open to any office or department at Boise State. Each office or department will decorate its office using any materials that participants would like to use. Offices that are signed up by Aug. 31 will receive a kit with material to help participants decorate their office. Creative use of the Homecoming theme, “Bronco Roundup,” is a big part in the contest. Contest judges will visit the BSU West and Canyon County Center offices on Sept. 10 and the main campus offices on Sept. 11 to evaluate the entries. The judges will pick a winner, and the winning office will receive a traveling trophy. The winning office will also have a picture of its winning entry on display at halftime of the Sept. 15 Homecoming football game. For more information or an entry form contact Beth Meppen at bethmeppen@boisestate.edu.
IDAHO CENTER FOR THE BOOK
Center Announces Call for Handmade Books for 2008 Booker's Dozen Exhibition
Books designed, written, illustrated and bound by Idahoans may be submitted for the Idaho Center for the Book’s juried traveling exhibition, “Booker’s Dozen 2008.” Submissions will be accepted through August. Fourteen original bookworks by individual authors will be accepted for the exhibition, which will tour the Gem State next year.
Authors should send works with SASE to Booker’s Dozen, Idaho Center for the Book, Boise State University, Boise, ID, 83725-1525. Submissions should include a brief description of the work, its insured value, and contact information.
Judges will select works in October; selectees will be notified then or their works will be returned. For more information, contact Tom Trusky at ext. 6-1999 or ttrusky@boisestate.edu.
SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
Got a Passion for Film?
Want to check out the Sundance Film Festival? The Dead Eight Student Productions Club will sponsor its annual trip to the festival from Jan. 22-27, 2008. The trip includes five nights in a shared condo in Park City, Utah, and transportation from Boise State to Park City. The fee for the trip is $500 for faculty, staff and the public and $350 for students. The cost includes free shuttle to all movie venues; the condo is within walking distance of most venues. Tickets can be purchased online in early January or the day of the movie.
The deadline for $100 non-refundable deposit is Oct. 1. Payments can be made on Nov. 5 with the balance due Dec. 3. For more information or to reserve a spot, call Susan Randall at ext. 6-3468 or srandall@boisestate.edu.
IN OUR COMMUNITY
Volunteers Needed for Service Saturday
Spend a weekend morning giving back to the community during Service Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. this Saturday. Participants will meet on the Student Union patio.
Service Saturday is a monthly volunteer program that offers the Boise State community the chance to volunteer at one of four nonprofit organizations in the Boise area. Free breakfast will be served and registration begins at 9 a.m. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and anyone in need of accessibility assistance should contact Trevor Jack at vsbdirector@boisestate.edu.
FROM THE PARKING DESK
Brady Parking Structure to be Partially Closed Aug. 8-9 for Cleaning
Employees
are reminded that Parking and Transportation Services will be pressure washing
the Brady Parking Structure’s ceilings Aug. 8-9. All four floors of the west
half of the structure will be closed starting at 7 p.m. Aug. 7. All vehicles
must exit the west half of the structure by 6:30 p.m. That section will reopen
at 5 p.m. Aug. 8. The four floors on the east half of the structure will close
at 7 p.m. Aug 8. All vehicles must exit the west half of the structure by
6:30 p.m. This section will reopen at 5 p.m. Aug 9. Vehicles that remain in
the closed section of the parking structure during the dates parking his prohibited
will be relocated at the owner’s expense. For more information, contact Parking
and Transportation Services at ext. 6-2457.
CAMPUS CRIME REPORT
Weekly Crime Log
Boise City Police and Campus Security present the weekly crime report. Read all about it
