Boise
State professors Nancy Otterness, Steve Novak and Molly Gribb (from
left in photo) were named the winners of the university’s 17th Foundation
Scholars Awards. The awards have been given annually since 1992 for
ongoing commitment, expertise and accomplishment in teaching, research
and creative activity and professionally related service. The 2008
winners were honored Wednesday during a reception in the Student Union.
Music
Department Set to Become an All-Steinway School
The Department of Music at Boise State University is raising $1.9 million to become an All-Steinway School, placing it in the company of some of the finest institutions in the world.
Steinway has been making pianos since 1853 and is known as the premier manufacturer of the instrument. The $1.9 million will pay for 56 pianos at Boise State; once Boise State becomes an All-Steinway School, it will join the ranks of such schools as Juilliard, the Eastman School of Music, Oberlin College and the Curtis Institute of Music.
“We believe becoming an All-Steinway School is the most significant step Boise State University will make to elevate the Department of Music to national stature,” said Jim Ogle, development director for the department. “It will greatly enhance the educational experience we can offer our students, create significant opportunities to further engage the community, generate increased interest and support for our programs and provide a powerful recruiting tool for attracting and retaining outstanding students and faculty.”
ADMISSIONS
June 30 Deadline Approaching for Fall Semester
Fall semester is just around the corner. If you or someone you know is interested in enrolling at Boise State this fall, the deadline for degree-seeking students to submit admission materials is June 30. Students must meet this deadline if they plan to take more than seven credits or apply for federal financial aid.
For more information, contact the Boise State New Student Information Center at ext. 6-1820 or visit the Web site at admissions.boisestate.edu.
BUSINESS
Bike Rack, Plaque Honor Late Economics Professor Jerry Draayer
Faculty and staff in the College of Business and Economics honored their colleague
— the late Dr. Jerry Draayer — with a new bike rack and memorial plaque that was
installed this week on the north side of the Interactive Learning Center. They
gathered Tuesday for a short dedication ceremony.
Draayer was hired by Boise State in 1976 to start and serve as director of the Center for Economic Education. He served in that position until 1994 and then taught in the Department of Economics full time until his retirement in 2000. He died in August 2007 at the age of 72.
Draayer was an avid cyclist and swimmer and was known for riding his bike to campus along the Boise Greenbelt in all weather conditions. His friends and colleagues from campus donated money to buy the bike rack and plaque.
CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
Goodman to Join Staff as Associate Director
Andy Goodman will be joining the Center for Teaching and Learning staff this summer as associate director. Goodman has been a faculty member in the Department of Music at Boise State since 2006, where his scholarly work has been in the area of music education. He previous served as a faculty member and department chair in the Department of Music at the University of Louisiana, Monroe. Goodman brings a wealth of experience that will allow the Center for Teaching and Learning in the Interactive Learning Center to expand its support to teachers on campus, including an increase in the support for graduate student teaching assistants and adjunct faculty.
OIT/Help Desk
Student Employee Accounts to Expire
Student employee Novell, GroupWise and Active Directory accounts are scheduled to expire after the end of this semester.
Student employees who will continue working through Summer or Fall will need to have a supervisor e-mail a request to not expire accounts to helpdesk@boisestate.edu. See BroncoBytes for more information.
HEALTH SCIENCES
Faculty, Staff Recognized for Outstanding Teaching, Research and Service
Four Boise State faculty and staff members were honored with 2008 College of Health Sciences Awards at the college’s annual scholarship ceremony on May 2. Honorees are:
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Excellence in Faculty Research Award: Vivian Schrader, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Nursing. |
Excellence in Faculty Service Award: Jeff Anderson, associate professor in the Department of Respiratory Care. |
Excellence in Faculty Teaching Award: Dale Stephenson, Ph.D., associate professor, Department of Community & Environmental Health |
Excellence in Staff Service Award: Anita Castello, administrative assistant I in the College of Health Sciences Dean's Office |
Art
Find the Perfect Mother's Day Gift at Clay and 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 10-12 in the Visual Arts Center Galleries 1 and 2 in the Liberal Arts Building and the Hemingway Center. 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 or ext. 6-3608. You may also find information on the Department of Art’s blog.
Education
Learn More About Boise State's Master of Educational Leadership
Educators who are interested in furthering their careers can learn more about Boise State’s master of education in educational leadership by attending informal meetings at 7 p.m. May 12 in Room 220 in the Education Building on campus or at 4 p.m. May 14 in Room 126 at Nampa High School.
The degree is designed for educators who would like to pursue a career in education administration. Enrollment is limited and the classes will meet one night per week and one weekend per month.
