Albertsons Library
Two New Databases Available
Rare Texts
Thanks to a new database in the Albertsons Library, you’ll no longer have to fly to London to access an original copy of one of Shakespeare’s plays. The library now offers digital access to more than 110,000 rare and historical British texts published between 1473 and 1700. This collection, known as the Early English Books Online (EEBO) database, will greatly enhance the ability of Boise State students and faculty to conduct primary research related to the literature, history and culture of early England and colonial America.
According to Chadwyk-Healey, publisher of EEBO, the database contains “virtually every work printed in England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and British North America and works in English printed elsewhere from 1473-1700 — from the first book printed in English by William Caxton through the age of Spenser and Shakespeare and the tumult of the English Civil War.” With such a broad scope of materials, EEBO will enhance research and teaching across a variety of disciplines, including literature, history, philosophy, linguistics, theology, music, fine arts, education, mathematics and science.
Ethnic Newswatch
Do you want more than one point of view? Need a magazine or journal article written in Spanish for a class? Now you can get these and more. Albertsons Library now offers digital access to more than a million articles from minority and ethnic newspapers, magazines and journals dating from 1990 to the present. The addition of Ethnic Newswatch (ENW) to the library’s growing list of databases provides faculty, staff and students with diverse perspectives and a valuable new resource for interdisciplinary study.
According to publisher Proquest, “ENW presents a comprehensive, full-text collection of nearly 1.6 million articles from more than 280 publications offering both national and regional coverage. While the content may mirror mainstream media coverage, the viewpoints are decidedly unique.” ENW offers the voices of “Asian-American, Jewish, African-American, Native-American, Arab-American, Eastern-European, and multi-ethnic communities.” With such a diverse list of resources, Ethnic Newswatch is an excellent resource supporting study in numerous disciplines, including: ethnic studies, cultural studies, gender studies, history, political science, communication, current events, literatures, languages, philosophy, social sciences, education, music, fine arts, mathematics and sciences.
Student Union
Construction to Close SUB Patio
The Student Union patio and patio entrance will be closed from May 27-Aug. 14 due to construction. The existing northeast entrance at New Student Information will remain open.
The Special Events Center and the west main entrance will remain open and signs will be posted directing pedestrian traffic to the nearest available entrance into the SUB.
Roaring Springs Discounts
Discounts to Roaring Springs or Boondocks are available online. Boise State students, faculty, staff and their families can save $6 off a full-day Roaring Springs or Boondocks admission or $14 off the new “Twice the Fun” full-day combo ticket.
Tickets are available at www.roaringsprings.com, www.boondocksmeridian.com or at the Student Union Info Desk.
Group name: BSU
Passwords:
go_kiddo (May and June)
play_kiddo (July and Aug)
For more information, call ext. 6-4636.
OIT/Help Desk
Got Vista?
OIT is announcing support for Windows Vista, along with previously announced support for Microsoft Office 2007 for Windows, Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac, and Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard). Information about obtaining and installing software can be found on the OIT Help Desk's online webzine, BroncoBytes at broncobytes.boisestate.edu.
Risk Management and Insurance
Changes to Foreign Travel Assistance and Insurance Program
Foreign travel assistance and insurance program coverage is now provided to the university through the State of Idaho and the ACE American Insurance Company for the remainder of FY08 and FY09. In summary, the coverage included within this university (state) insurance program due to an injury or illness while on university business includes but is not limited to:
- travel assistance
- medical assistance services
- medical monitoring
- emergency medical evacuation
- repatriation
- emergency medication (where needed, arrangements for transportation of such medication, but not the cost of the medicine)
- emergency cash advance (loan up to $1,000, which must be repaid)
- lost document assistance (does not include the cost of document replacement)
- legal access (where needed, referrals to local attorneys but not the cost of any legal services)
The ACE American Insurance Company travel assistance brochure outlining these foreign travel assistance services and contact phone numbers in further detail can be reviewed at the Risk Management and Insurance Office’s Web site at rmi.boisestate.edu under the topic header “How Do I Get Travel Insurance Assistance?” Additionally, a hard copy of this brochure is available through the Boise State Travel Office or the RM&I Office. For more information about this foreign travel assistance program, contact the RM&I Office at ext. 6-5955 or 6-3636.
Center for Health Policy
Center Awarded Second Medicaid Contract
Boise State’s Center for Health Policy, and Milliman Inc., a global consulting and actuarial firm, have been awarded a second contract with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Division of Medicaid to set capitation rate ranges for specific health-care services provided under Medicaid. Capitation is a method of payment where the provider is paid a fixed amount for a patient over a given period of time.
The initial contract addressed estimating costs for Medicaid clients who are also eligible for Medicare services. This second contract will address the costs of dental services provided by Medicaid to their clients.
The principal investigator is Ed Baker, director of the Center for Health Policy. He is responsible for project management and administration. Tim Barclay, principal and consulting actuary for Milliman, will be responsible for actuarial and analytical activities.
“The Center for Health Policy provides high quality services to Idaho organizations focused on improving the health of our communities,” said Baker. “Our continuing partnership with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare's Division of Medicaid is a high priority relationship for the center.”
Alumni Association
Carter Named Associate Director of Marketing and Events
Sonja
Carter (right) has been named the new associate director for marketing
and events for Boise State’s Alumni Association. A Boise State alum,
Carter’s primary responsibilities are to lead a marketing and communications
campaign for the Alumni Association and to coordinate Homecoming and
other Alumni Association events.
“Sonja comes to us with a terrific background in marketing and events,” said Mark Arstein, executive director of the Alumni Association. “She is a tremendous addition to the alumni team.”
Carter served as marketing communications project manager for The Regence Group of Boise for four years, where she supported marketing communications projects for the $150 million, multi-state health insurance provider. Prior to working with Regence, she founded and operated Second Avenue Inc. in Eagle and served as director of marketing for Ballet Idaho.
Carter attended Boise State prior to earning a bachelor of arts degree in speech communications from California State University at Northridge.
For more information about Boise State’s Alumni Association, visit alumni.boisestate.edu.
Biology
Professor Named Accomplished Under 40 Honoree
Kevin
Feris (left), an assistant professor in biology, has been named one
of the Idaho Business Review’s 2008 Idaho Accomplished Under 40 honorees.
He is among 40 recipients statewide to be recognized in the annual program, which honors individuals under the age of 40 for their achievements in the areas of professional accomplishments, leadership, community involvement and long-term goals. Feris was selected from more than 100 nominees across the state.
Feris’ research focuses on the application of the tools and understanding of microbial ecology to enhance the ability to utilize microbial metabolism for a variety of applications, including natural resource damage assessment and effects of anthropogenic contaminants on natural ecosystems, alternative energy generation, bioremediation and biotechnology.
He and his fellow award recipients will be recognized at a June 20 awards luncheon at the Boise Centre on the Grove and profiled in a magazine published in the June 23 Idaho Business Review.
Athletics
Discount for Summer Youth Camps
The Athletic Department is offering Boise State employees a 25 percent discount on summer youth camps. These camps include women’s basketball, volleyball, soccer, softball and swimming. Men’s camps include basketball, football, swimming and wrestling. For information on these camps, go to www.broncosports.com, click on “sports camps” and select one of the camps. Employees must enter their staff ID number and “discount code 08” into the shipping instructions in the Web order in order to qualify for the discount.
For additional information, call one of the camp directors listed below:
Men’s Basketball — Julious Coleman ext. 6-1413
Lil Bronco, 6/9-12/08
Team camp, 6/12-14/08
Individual, 8/3-6/08
Football — Keith Bhonapha ext. 6-1523
High school camp, 6/14-18/08
Youth camp, 6/19-21/08
Wrestling — Tommy Owen ext. 6-1889
Team camp, 6/9-14/08
Women’s Basketball — Toriano Towns ext. 6-4452
Girls Hoops camp, 6/29-7/1/08
Little Bronco camp, 6/16-18/08
Women’s Volleyball — Kelle Bond ext. 6-1656
Individual, 7/13-16/08
Team camp, 7/23-25/08
Women’s Soccer — Mark Hiemenz ext. 6-5739
Lil Bronco, 6/9-11/08
Striker/Keeper, 6/9-11/08
Day camp, 6/9-12/08
Overnight camp, 7/20-24/08
Softball — Erin Thorpe ext. 6-4899
High School, 7/14-15/08
Youth, 7/16-17/08
Swimming — Kristin Hill ext. 6-3565
Competitive swimming camp, 6/6-7/08
Health, Wellness and Counseling
Weight Watchers
Receive coaching and real-life insights to help you reach your health goals and stay there, learn how to make wise choices, eat healthy and enjoy food and exercise and benefit from the practical experiences and tips of others who are losing weight with Weight Watchers.
When: Wednesdays, Noon-1 p.m.
Where: Please check the SUB kiosk the day of for the room location
July 16 — Health & Wellness Center Conference Room
November 19 — Student Recreation Center Classroom
Fee: $135 new members for 12 weeks
$96 renewal members for 12 weeks
$54 lifetime members
For More Information, please contact Wellness Services at ext. 6-5686 or wellness@boisestate.edu.
CRIME LOG
Weekly
Crime Log
Boise City Police and Campus Security present the weekly crime report.
