Athletics
Memorial Service for Lisa Parker is Thursday at Taco Bell Arena
Lisa
Parker (right), senior associate athletic director for student
services and the senior women’s administrator for Bronco athletics,
passed away Friday, June 20, at her home following a long battle
with cancer. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday
at Taco Bell Arena. Entry 2 will be open for the community to
attend the service beginning at 2 p.m. A reception will follow
in the Allen Noble Athletic Hall of Fame Gallery on the south
side of the stadium.
Parker joined Boise State in June 2003 after serving as the director of athletics and head women’s basketball coach at Colorado Christian University. She oversaw all areas of student welfare while a member of the Bronco staff, including academic services, support services, sports programs, eligibility and compliance coordination.
A member of the NCAA Women’s Division I Basketball Committee, Parker earned her bachelor's degree and master’s degree, both in education, from Midwestern State (Texas) University.
The Boise State athletic department, along with the Bronco Athletic Association, has established the Lisa G. Parker Scholarship Endowment. Individuals wishing to contribute to the scholarship fund should contact the BAA at ext. 6-3556.
Geothermal Project
Federal Appropriations Support Geothermal Expansion to Campus
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson, a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, last week announced the inclusion of $1.25 million for the city of Boise’s geothermal system project for expansion to the Boise State campus.
“Introducing geothermal heating to campus is integral in making Boise State a showcase for sustainable development,” said President Bob Kustra. “This locally available, renewable resource will not only provide heat one day for more than two million square feet of buildings, it could also open up new research opportunities for our students and faculty. We thank Rep. Simpson and the entire Idaho congressional delegation for their continued support in making this possibility a reality.”
The Geothermal Expansion Project will extend the existing system to facilities at Boise State and encourage development of non-university areas along Capitol Boulevard. Boise State is already making improvements to existing buildings that will allow them, and future buildings, to utilize geothermal heat. Total project funding is estimated at $4.3 million, with the city of Boise and the federal government sharing the costs.
“In an era of tightening energy supplies and concerns about climate change,
I commend the city of Boise and Boise State University for their leadership
in expanding this renewable, non-emitting source of heat when other communities
are turning to fossil fuels to meet their energy needs,” Simpson said.
Boise State Radio
KBSU-FM Announces New Classical Line-up
Boise State Radio will introduce new classical music hosts to KBSU-FM beginning July 1. The hosts, on air from 6 a.m.-6 p.m., will continue to bring listeners the best of classical and romantic programming. Lively, engaging and knowledgeable, each illuminates the music they present with well-researched, insightful information, taking care that every program is accessible and stimulating for novices and aficionados alike.
The new hosts are:
John Zech — 6-8 a.m. Zech is a radio veteran with 21 years of broadcasting experience. He is an accomplished trombonist whose knowledge and love of classical music make him a perfect fit for a classical music series. Zech is multilingual, speaking English, German, French, Spanish and Italian. His broad interests include tournament-level tennis, all forms of billiards and martial arts. He also boasts tremendous marketing savvy, having spent many years in management and sales for a Twin Cities-based multilingual communications company.
Jeff Esworthy — 8 a.m.-noon. Esworthy previously worked at WKSU-FM/Kent in northeastern Ohio, where he was host from 1978-1995. As a teenager, he developed a keen interest in the classical music of North India and studied sitar. In college he studied anthropology, the music of India, Japan and Africa, and music from rural northern Thailand. He also has an interest in folk music and has played banjo in a southern string band and fiddle.
Julie Amacher — Noon-2 p.m. Amacher is the only four-time winner of the Public Radio Program Directors’ (PRPD) Announcer of the Year award. Her work as music director of KUNC/Greeley helped earn that station the PRPD Flo Award for Best Station six times and the Fundraising Award twice. Amacher’s record of outstanding work as an announcer, programmer and producer at KUNC makes her one of the most respected hosts in the public radio system.
Valerie Kahler — 2-6 p.m. Kahler was born and raised in Mesa, Ariz., and graduated from Northern Arizona University with a degree in performance as a cellist. She was a member of the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra. She began her career in radio at KNAU-FM/Flagstaff in 1989, working as program host and music director. During the summer of 1998, she worked for National Public Radio’s “Performance Today.” Her interests in music are wide-ranging and include classical genres, pop, Broadway music and more.
Information on the Boise State Radio network, including KBSU-Arts and Cultural Programming, Idaho Jazz Station and NPR News 91, is available at radio.boisestate.edu. For more information on the new classical line-up, contact Ele Ellis, director of programming, at ext. 6-5333.
National Writing Project
Idaho Educators Learn Effective Ways to Teach Writing
For more than two dozen teachers, this summer has been anything but a vacation. The Boise State Writing Project, which takes place on the Boise State campus every summer, brings together teachers from around the state to learn more effective ways to write, teach and communicate. These teachers are on the forefront of learning innovative ways to teach Idaho’s students.
While the emphasis is on writing, teachers in the program come from all disciplines: math, English and social science, among others. The program is open to people who teach grades K-12, so that teachers can be exposed to different methods and problems. The teachers receive writing assignments every day in order to improve literary skills that can lead to better classroom experiences for students. Each assignment challenges teachers to think outside the box.
The National Writing Project is an effort to improve writing in the United States by providing the resources teachers need to help their students, including leadership, programs and research. There are currently NWP programs in all 50 states, as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Jeffrey Wilhelm, associate professor of English and director of Idaho’s NWP center, is responsible for creating the Boise State program. He established a similar NWP site in 1997 at the University of Maine that involved hundreds of teachers and significantly affected the teaching of literacy in the state.
Upward Bound
Students Participate in Summer Service Projects
Students participating in the federally-funded Upward Bound program at Boise State — 140 in all — will climb into buses on Friday and travel to the Duck Valley Indian Reservation. They’ll spend the day completing projects at the rodeo grounds in preparation for July 4 and powwow celebrations, as well as paint at Owyhee High School and the local Head Start.
Friday’s service project is one of many for the students, who have been working around southern Idaho since June 10. Their service projects will conclude on July 9.
Students have played bingo with veterans, prepared food for those without shelter, learned about recycling, helped students at the Boys and Girls Club, gardened in a nature retreat, and completed many more projects.
Upward Bound students come to the Boise State campus every year. Upward Bound is part of the TRIO program, which helps low-income, first-generation and college-bound students prepare for college.
Trademark Licensing
“Blue Turf” Infringement Dispute Resolved
Boise State has amicably resolved its licensing dispute with local businessman and Bronco supporter Dave Armstrong regarding the distribution of merchandise using the blue turf imagery. The parties have reached an agreement establishing Boise State’s sole ownership of the blue turf brand, including terminology, domain names and trademark registrations. Armstrong will donate the existing inventory of blue turf towels to Boise State for free distribution.
“Boise State has an obligation to the citizens of the state of Idaho to protect its symbols and images and ensure that they are used appropriately,” said Emile Loza, an attorney with the Technology Law Group in Boise who is representing the university. “The blue turf is a unique icon that Boise State uses in conjunction with both its academic and athletic programs. While third parties can be allowed to use Boise State symbols on fan-related merchandise, it is important for the public to understand that licensing through Collegiate Licensing Company is a requirement for such use.”
Boise State has more than 300 official licensees through the Collegiate Licensing Company in a variety of product categories.
While
on the Subject of Blue Turf
The blue turf at Boise State University is receiving a makeover. The last time the field was replaced was in 2002 when it went from Astro Turf to Astro Play. The new turf being installed is called Field Turf, the same type of turf found in the Caven-Williams indoor facility. Installation is expected to be completed by early August, just in time for fall football practices.
This is the fourth blue turf Boise State has installed at Bronco Stadium. The first was in 1986. The second was installed prior to the start of the 1995 season.
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American Red Cross
Blood Donor Drive Slated for July 8
The
American Red Cross will hold a blood donor drive from 9 a.m.-2
p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, in an American Red Cross bus parked on
the Quad.
All donors can enter a drawing for a chance to win a $100 Stinker Station gas card or a two-night stay at the AmericInn Lodge & Suites in Hailey.
June’s blood drive allowed the American Red Cross to collect 18 units of blood. The American Red Cross extends a heartfelt thank you to all donors at Boise State.
To schedule an appointment on July 8, call Ann Callanan at 429-5832, or e-mail callananan@usa.redcross.org.
Health, Wellness and Counseling
Meditation Group Meets Wednesdays
The regular practice of sitting meditation has been shown to enhance every aspect of living — emotionally, physically and spiritually. This mediation group will provide a brief introduction to the practice each week, followed by a meditation session. Students, faculty and staff are invited to enjoy the benefits of regular meditation practice.
When: Wednesdays from noon-1 p.m. (excluding major holidays
and university closings)
Where: Check the Student Union kiosk the day of for the room
location
Fee: None
More information: Contact Carol Pangburn at cpangbu@boisestate.edu or
Christina Berg at cberg@boisestate.edu
Admissions
Application Deadline is Monday
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 New Student Information Center at ext. 6-1820 or visit the Web site at admissions.boisestate.edu.
CRIME LOG
Weekly
Crime Log
Boise City Police and Campus Security present the weekly crime report.
Kinesiology professor Werner Hoeger (in photo at right) spent a week in
Merida, Venezuela, where he made two presentations at the VII Iboamerican
Congress of Sports Medicine and Applied Sciences, including the keynote opening
address. While there, he was presented with the “Distinguished Guest of the
City” recognition by the city council.