Where Our Campus Meets The World
Have Lunch in China
Students from China make up one of Boise State’s largest international student groups. Members of the campus community can learn more about teaching and advising these students, and sample some authentic Chinese food, during two special events in February.
On Wednesday, Feb. 6, history professor Carole Schroeder and Ryan Larsen, a cultural trainer from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, will present a free training workshop titled “Teaching and Interacting Effectively with Students from China” from 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Student Union Lookout Room. Faculty and staff can also enjoy a free Chinese lunch.
Workshop highlights include:
- A brief summary of China: culture, lifestyle, religions, contemporary perspectives
- China’s educational system and comparisons to the U.S. system
- Cultural and educational differences affecting Chinese students in the U.S.
- Interacting effectively with your Chinese students
- Student panel
- Complimentary lunch
- Question and answer session
The training session is sponsored by the International Programs Office and Student Housing through a grant by NAFSA: Association of International Educators. Call ext. 6-3652 to RSVP.
On Thursday, Feb. 7, faculty and staff can have lunch and celebrate the Chinese new year from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Table Rock Café in the Student Union Building. Faculty and staff can purchase lunch for $7.60 plus tax and learn about the country and cultures of China. This is a chance to eat typical Chinese food, test your knowledge of China, win prizes, view displays of Chinese clothing, listen to Chinese music and more.
University Advancement
Cheryl Larabee Named Associate Vice President For University Advancement
Cheryl Larabee (left) has been named the associate vice president for university advancement. Previously, Larabee was executive development director, with a focus on fundraising efforts for the College of Business and Economics. In her new position, Larabee is responsible for development activities in all of the colleges.
Larabee joined University Advancement in January 2007. Prior to that, she served in senior leadership positions in the banking industry for 25 years. She also has served as adjunct faculty in the College of Business and Economics since 1988, teaching professional selling in the Marketing and Finance Department, and was a member of the advisory board for the college.
Larabee previously worked as senior vice president for the corporate banking division of Key Bank/McDonald Investments and as senior vice president of the business banking division of US Bancorp. She serves in several leadership positions within the community, including on the boards for Norco Inc., Jackson’s Food Stores, Capital City Development Corporation, Bogus Basin Ski Resort, Healthwise Inc. and Syringa Bancorp. Previous appointments include the boards of the Arid Club, College of Idaho, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Boise Area Chamber of Commerce and Hays Shelter Home, among others.
National Writing Project
Boise State Writing Project Seeks Educators for Summer Programs
Boise State, site of the National Writing Project, is seeking applications for its summer programs, including the nationally recognized on-site writing project.
The National Writing Project, active for more than 30 years, has long been regarded as the most influential and successful grassroots teaching initiative in the country. The NWP is dedicated to improving instruction in the nation’s schools, particularly through the means of composition as a unique and powerful way of learning and knowing in all curricular areas. The project is dedicated to the idea that teachers are professionals who must practice what they teach and must be paid for their expertise.
Teachers from all levels, from kindergarten to university, as well as all subjects, are invited to apply to this year’s NWP in June and July at Boise State. Six graduate credits are available, and all tuition expenses will be covered by the Boise State Writing Project.
Campus Recreation
Get Off on the Right Foot this Semester with Campus Rec
Campus Recreation is offering a number of programs to expand your horizons this semester — everything from fitness to aromatherapy to massage.
- Aromatherapy Workshop: 7-9 p.m. Feb. 8, Student Recreation Center Classroom. $15 members, $20 non-members. Call ext. 6-1131. Aromatherapy can be used every day to enhance our environment and quality of life. Experience the wonder of aromatherapy while learning its therapeutic application, how to distinguish aromas, and how to custom blend an aroma of your own.
- Backcountry Avalanche Safety: 6:30-9 p.m. Feb. 1, Student Recreation Center Classroom; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 2, Idaho City. $20. Register by Jan. 30 by calling ext. 6-2628. This seminar will provide the basic foundation of knowledge and judgment skills required for winter backcountry travel and backcountry skiing. Emphasis will be placed on assessing snow pack stability, route selection, group leadership, hazard assessment, rescue and evacuation procedures. The first meeting will cover introductory material in a classroom session and the second day will be in the field at a backcountry site; however, the location may vary due to snow conditions. Backcountry Avalanche Safety will be instructed by John Groom, Payette Avalanche Center forecaster.
Visual Arts Center
Special Reception on February 8 Celebrates Three Exhibitions
The Visual Arts Center will hold a special reception for three exhibitions from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 8. Admission is free and open to the public; gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and noon-4 p.m. Saturday. Free parking during the reception will be available in the lot between the Liberal Arts Building and the Special Events Center.
“Migrations: New Directions in Native American Art” is open now in Gallery 2 in the Hemingway Center. One of the featured artists, Boise State professor of photography Larry McNeil, will talk about the exhibition at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 8. “Disaster Tableau: Recent Prints by Erik Waterkotte” is open now in Gallery 2 in the Hemingway Center. Both exhibitions close Feb. 8. A third exhibition, “The Quiet Art: A Drawing Retrospective by John Taye,” will open Feb. 9 in Gallery 1 in the Liberal Arts Building.
“Migrations” showcases the work of six outstanding Native American artists who migrate between Native American cultures, traditional and contemporary aesthetics and media to represent their experiences. Selected artists participated in two-week printmaking residencies at the Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts, the Umatilla Confederated Tribes Reservation, or the Tamarind Institute. The artists, who work in a variety of media, explored printmaking.
Music Department
Boise State Singers Looking for New Members
The Boise State University Singers are looking for new members who love to sing choral music. New members will be accepted through Feb. 5. New members must be available to meet on Tuesday nights between 7:15-9:30 p.m. Previous experience in choirs is helpful but not necessary.
This year, the choir will feature “Gloria” by John Rutter and excerpts by Carl Orff, composer of “Carmina Burana.”
To join, e-mail professor Bruce Browne at brucebrowne@boisestate.edu.
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
Building Leadership Skills Training Program Offered
Human Resource Services Employee Learning and Development has once again partnered with the Center for Professional Development to offer an economical and comprehensive leadership training customized specifically to prepare Boise State employees to move effectively into supervision roles.
This training program is scheduled over a series of four all-day sessions scheduled for Feb. 20-21 and March 11-12 in Room 210 of the Simplot/Micron Center. The cost to BSU employees is $480 and includes a comprehensive manual and specialized assessment materials. This is a significant cost savings over similar customized training sessions.
Adult-friendly instructional methods will be facilitated around the following content areas: personal leadership, team leadership and collaborative leadership. The Building Leadership Skills program will prepare participants to move effectively into a supervision role, promote productive workplace relationships, and guide their units to high productivity with good employee retention. To prepare for each session, participants will need to complete self-surveys for the upcoming topics. These will be sent to participants beforehand and must be brought to class. Register online at: http://cedar.boisestate.edu/hrs/workshops/login.asp or e-mail HRTrainingDevelopment@boisestate.edu. Additional information can also be found on the Employee Learning and Development Web site at: http://hrs.boisestate.edu/td/buildingleadership.shtml.
