Department of Art
Find Out What's Going on With 'What's New' Blog
Want to know what's going on in Boise State's art world? The Department of Art has debuted a blog, "What's New," that can be found by clicking on the blog's link on the department's home page at www.boisestate.edu/art. "What's New" features news about upcoming exhibitions, speakers, scholarships, faculty and student work and more. The blog is intended to be a resource for students and for alumni who would like to keep up on the events and opportunities offered by the Department of Art.
English Department
Submissions Needed for Annual Sigma Tau Delta Poetry Contest
The Boise State chapter of Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society is now inviting submissions to its annual poetry contest. All currently enrolled Boise State undergraduate students are eligible to participate. Entrants can submit up to three original, previously unpublished poems.
Guidelines: Enclose three copies of each poem. The author’s name cannot appear on manuscripts. Include a cover page with the author’s name, address, phone number, e-mail address and student ID number. Manuscripts will not be returned. All poems should be typed in 12-point font. Place submissions in the box located in the English Department office, LA228.
Deadline for all submissions is 5 p.m., April 1. Prizes awarded: $275 first place, $200 second place, $125 third place.
More information is available online, or contact Tom Hillard, thomashillard@boisestate.edu or ext. 6-2991
On Our Campus
Internationally Acclaimed Author to Give Lecture
Author Alicia Borinsky will give a lecture and reading at 12:15 p.m. April 1 in the Student Union Hatch C Ballroom. Her appearance is free and open to the public and sponsored by the Associated Students of Boise State University, the Cultural Center, International Programs, the Boise State Spanish Club and the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures.
Born in Argentina, Borinsky is the author of “All-Night Movie,” “Mean Woman,” “Dreams of the Abandoned Seducer” and “The Collapsible Couple,” among other literary works. Her presentation will focus on Argentina’s literary tradition in relation to her own creative work, and she will read selections from her 2007 bilingual collection of poetry, “Golpes bajos/Low Blows.”
Borinsky is the director of the Writing in the Americas program at Boston University. She has held visiting professorships at Harvard University and at Washington University in St. Louis.
Diverse Perspectives Film Series
Series to Screen Documentary 'Iron Ladies of Liberia'
The Boise State Diverse Perspectives Film Series will screen “Iron Ladies of Liberia” from 5:30-7 p.m. today in the Student Union Barnwell Room. Admission is free and open to the public.
On its surface, “Iron Ladies of Libreria” is a straightforward profile of a remarkable woman: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, president of Liberia. After being imprisoned for criticizing the previous governments of Samuel Doe and Charles Taylor, Sirleaf took office in January 2006 facing the immense challenge of repairing the social and economic fabric of a country torn apart by years of civil war. The transition to peace and stability is fragile, and the obstacles are significant: a battered infrastructure, 90 percent unemployment, debt that far exceeds the country’s GDP, widespread corruption and ongoing factional tensions. The film takes viewers behind the scenes of government operations to reveal a complex balancing act between optimism and frustration.
Reminder: Student Activities
‘The
Door’s Open’ at University Housing
University Housing invites the campus community to “The Door’s Open,” an open house to learn more about the Residential College Program and the Living-Learning Center in Keiser Hall. The event is from noon-2 p.m. today at all of the following locations. Maps will be provided at each location to help guide visitors.
- University Suites Building C — Arts & Humanities
- Keiser Hall — Civic Leadership
- Taylor Hall — College of Business and Economics
- Morrison Hall — Engineering and Health Professions
- Chaffee Hall
- Towers Hall
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Enjoy an Evening of Hoops for Boise State Night at the Idaho
Stampede
The Boise State Alumni Association invites staff, faculty and students to the third annual Boise State Night at the Idaho Stampede at Qwest Arena March 28. The $11 Bronco game package includes one ticket, one hot dog, one soda and chips served at the Bronco Party on the arena floor level next to the Kids Fun Zone, beginning at 6 p.m. The basketball game tips off at 7 p.m. The halftime entertainment is Quick Change from the “America’s Got Talent” television show. Tickets can be purchased by calling 388-HOOPS. The Idaho Stampede play in the NBA Development League. For more information about Boise State Night at the Idaho Stampede, call the Alumni Association at ext. 6-1698.
PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Closure of Parking Structures for Maintenance During Spring Break Announced
The Lincoln Garage will be closed Sunday, March 23, at midnight for sweeping and cleaning and will stay closed through 5 p.m. March 24. All vehicles must be moved out of the structure by midnight March 23 or they will be relocated at the owner’s expense. On March 24 Lincoln Garage (PS 2) permit holders may park in any other reserved or general lot on campus with the exception of the Brady Garage or the Administration lot.
The Brady Garage (PS 1) will close at midnight Wednesday, March 26, and will remain closed until 5 a.m. Monday, March 31, for cleaning and painting. All vehicles must exit the structure prior to midnight March 26 or they will be relocated at the owner’s expense. Brady Garage permit holders may use any other reserved or general lot on campus during this time with the exception of the Lincoln Garage or the Administration lot.
Brady Garage permit holders must move their vehicles out of the structure if they are leaving campus for spring break. Failure to do so will result in their vehicle being relocated at the owner’s expense. Brady Garage permit holders may park in the Towers general lot or the University Inn general lot during spring break.
SELLAND COLLEGE
Selland College's 'Yes You Can' Marketing Campaign Wins 7 National Awards
The Larry Selland College’s "Yes You Can" campaign and marketing materials have been recognized for quality, creativity and message effectiveness at the 23rd annual Admission Advertising Awards competition, the largest national educational advertising awards event.
The competition included 2,000 entries from more than 1,000 colleges and universities nationwide. Judges for the event included national marketers, creative directors, marketing and advertising professionals. Under the direction of Kellie Branson, Selland College marketing director, college brochures, postcards and other promotional pieces received seven awards, including gold, silver, bronze and merit.
“We have a very small marketing budget and could not achieve this level of success without the help of our partners,” Branson said. They include Julie Rybarcyzk, a freelance graphic designer/copywriter, and Ted Bailey and Shalom Pennington, professionals from Boise State Printing and Graphics.
Several of the award-winning pieces were created using new digital imaging technology now available at the Boise State Print Shop. The technology allowed the college to produce unique design layouts and personalize materials that were sent to prospective students.
The "Yes You Can" campaign has become very popular and has achieved its initial objectives of showcasing college programs and services, increasing enrollments and building a brand that appeals to a variety of target audiences.
CRIME LOG
Weekly
Crime Log
Boise City Police and Campus Security present the weekly crime report.
