WOMEN’S CENTER
Larry Selland Humanitarian Award Recipients Named
Lisa Growette Bostaph (left), chair of the Women’s Center advisory board, presented this year’s Selland Humanitarian Awards to student Lucita Brown and enrollment counselor Tomas Puga Jr. during a special breakfast ceremony in the Lookout Room on March 18. Sandi Selland Gottesman (right), daughter of Dr. Larry Selland, in whose honor the award was created in 1997, also participated.
This year’s Larry Selland Humanitarian Awards went to enrollment counselor Tomas Puga Jr. and student Lucita Brown. The Women’s Center honors one student and one faculty/staff member each year who exemplify Dr. Larry Selland’s integrity and commitment to providing educational opportunities to underserved populations.
Upon receiving the award, Puga spoke of his memories of Dr. John Jensen, the first faculty/staff Selland Award recipient. Puga met Jensen while still in high school and was inspired by him to pursue a degree at Boise State. “He looked at me straight in my face and said, ‘You are going to college!’” Puga recalled. Supported by friends and colleagues, Puga is committed to reaching out to middle school and high school families of color. He helps area high school students, particularly those in the Latino community, find resources to make the dream of a college education a reality.
Boise State student Maria R. Miramontes nominated Brown for the student award, listing many ways that Brown gives to the Boise State campus community while still raising a family of four as a single parent. She tutors students for whom English is a second language and is a literacy tutor for elementary students, some of whom are Somalian refugees. She started the student organization Caliente, the Boise State salsa and Latin dance club, to share this aspect of her culture with other students, and she has made herself a resource for international students.
Upon receiving the award, Brown said, “We advance ourselves by helping others to advance.”
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Microgravity University Team Takes Flight Today
Boise State students and faculty from the College of Engineering took off this morning as participants in NASA’s Microgravity University program. In a specially outfitted Boeing 727, the research team is conducting an experiment over the course of several hours and 32 extreme parabolic maneuvers simulating Martian, lunar and zero gravity. The data they are collecting concerning lunar surface traction concepts for rovers will contribute to NASA’s vision of returning to the moon and establishing a permanent platform for exploring far beyond.
Members of the Boise State Microgravity University team installed their experiment onboard the G-Force One airplane Monday afternoon in preparation for flight days on Tuesday and Wednesday. From left: Boise State engineering professor Jim Browning, senior Dan Isla, NASA mentor Pedro H. Curiel, senior Alex Miller and graduate student Jeff Perkins.
Today’s flight and another tomorrow come after nearly a week of orientation and training at NASA’s Ellington Field, the Johnson Space Center and the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory, all in Houston, Texas. Boise State team members on the G-Force One plane today are: Boise State students Dan Isla and Alex Miller, the team’s NASA mentor Pedro H. Curiel, and Barbara Morgan, former NASA astronaut and now Boise State’s distinguished educator in residence. The students, assisted by Curiel, are testing the traction of custom wheel designs in a lunar dust-like substance in the hope of helping NASA engineers address anticipated challenges in building better rovers for missions to the moon and Mars. On Wednesday, Boise State engineering professor Jim Browning will assist students Mallory Yates, Ryan Bedell and Kyle Knori in the second half of the experiment.
After the final data is submitted to NASA, the team will focus on community outreach to build interest in the space program and the academic disciplines that feed into it. In taking Boise State research to such new heights, these individuals are laying the groundwork for a continued relationship with NASA and participation in other educational programs dealing with pushing the boundaries of science and technology.
To learn more about Boise State’s project and the Microgravity University program, watch KTVB News Channel 7 tonight at 10 p.m. and visit the team blog at microgravityu.blogspot.com.
FETTUCCINE FORUM
Monthly Forum Fools With the Arts on Thursday
The
Fool Squad will take center stage Thursday night at the Fettuccine Forum, presented
by Boise State. This month’s event is titled “Fooling With the Arts: The Fool
Squad.” The Fettuccine Forum is a free public lecture series held in the Rose
Room at 718 W. Idaho Street. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the presentation begins
at 5:30 p.m. Free appetizers will be served and fettuccine will be available for
$5 from Life’s Kitchen.
Joe Golden and Tom Willmorth, “The Fool Squad,” will report their screwball observations of Boise’s art, culture and political scenes. Since teaming up as writers and producers of the Idaho Shakespeare Festival’s Greenshows in 1993, the duo have become the Treasure Valley’s unofficial court jesters.
The Fettuccine Forum is produced by the new Boise City Department of Arts & History in conjunction with Boise State’s College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs, The Idaho Council for History Education and Ken Howell/Park Lane Management. Lively and informal, the monthly event invites the public to interact with politicians, artists, historians, activists, advocates and professionals in an effort to promote good citizenship and responsible growth through education.
The final session in this year’s series is May 7 and features John Bertram of Planmakers Planning and Urban Design, speaking on “Cities Without History: Planning and Urban Identity.”
'HERE AND NOW' ON BOISE STATE RADIO
Vibrant news magazine hosted by journalist, documentarian Robin Young
Boise
State Radio has expanded its news lineup with the addition of “Here and Now,”
an energetic news magazine produced by WBUR/Boston and distributed by Public Radio
International. The show airs at 11 a.m. Mondays on KBSX 91.5 FM.
Hosted by Robin Young, “Here and Now” combines the best in news journalism with incisive conversations that range from public policy to science and technology. Each hour-long program also boasts special features on the arts and culture. “Here and Now” airs in place of “Day to Day.” NPR is ceasing production of “Day to Day.”
“‘Here and Now’ is a superb addition to our news lineup,” said John Hess, Boise State Radio general manager. “Robin Young is an experienced journalist whose drive and enthusiasm are positively infectious and I’m confident our very discerning audience will love her.”
For one energetic hour each weekday, “Here and Now” combines the best in news journalism with intelligent, broad-ranging conversation to form a fast-paced program that updates the news from the morning and adds important conversations on public policy and foreign affairs, science and technology, and the arts: film, theater, music, food and more. The guest roster boasts such notables as Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Halberstam, law professor Anita Hill, actor and director John Malkovich, authors Isabel Allende, Jonathan Safron Foer, Marilyn Robinson, The Wall Street Journal’s John Harwood, jazzman Sonny Rollins and actress Jane Fonda.
Young brings more than 25 years of eclectic broadcast experience to her role as host of “Here and Now.” She is a Peabody Award-winning documentary filmmaker and has been a correspondent for the Discovery Channel, CBS, ABC and for several years was substitute host and correspondent for the “Today” show on NBC. Young may be best known to the Boston audience for her part in launching the popular “Evening Magazine” on WBZ-TV in the mid-’70s, and for her television profiles on WNEV-TV in the mid-’80s. For the past decade, she’s also been producing and directing documentaries.
STUDENT AFFAIRS
‘Beat Pete’ at Annual Fun Run
The
second annual Beat Coach Pete fun run for student scholarships takes off at 9:30
a.m. Saturday, April 11, from the Student Recreation Center. The race is presented
by Nike and Campus Recreation.
The Division of Student Affairs will award team T-shirts for next year’s race to the vice presidential unit or department with the highest percentage of participation. A new tradition will also provide a traveling trophy for the winning unit.
So gather your co-workers, department heads, friends and neighbors and head out to the Beat Coach Pete fun run. Early registration and pricing ends April 9. Be sure to include your department on the “Group Affiliation” line of the registration form. For more information and to register, click here.
Please join in to help benefit students. Last year, $15,000 was donated to the general scholarship fund from the race. The goal is to double that amount this year. In addition, Coach Pete has graciously agreed to donate an extra $5 out of his own pocket for each racer who crosses the finish line before him.
For specific questions about the race, contact Lisa Stuppy at lstuppy@boisestate.edu. For information on volunteering, contact Alain Rodrigue at alainrodrigue@boisestate.edu.
MORRISON CENTER
Discounts Available for 25th Anniversary Performance with Sophie Milman
The
Morrison Center is pleased to offer Boise State faculty and staff group discounted
tickets to its 25th anniversary celebration featuring international jazz vocalist
Sophie Milman, performing with the Boise Philharmonic at 8 p.m. Saturday.
Milman, one of the jazz world’s hottest new artists, is an international jazz sensation. This Russian-born singer has toured the world, won a Juno and sold more than 100,000 records — and she's only 25. She is a smart, sophisticated performer and the perfect artist for such a momentous anniversary celebration.
Discounted tickets are $22.50 and begin in row I. Non-discounted $40 tickets, beginning in row AA, also are available. Ticket prices do not include service fees. Click here to view the Morrison Center seating chart. Deadline to order discounted tickets is Thursday.
To purchase discounted tickets:
1) Log on to mc.boisestate.edu/group.html
2) Click the “Buy Now” button and enter your password: stateofidaho
3) Follow the prompts to complete your order
More information on Milman is available online.
Click here to sign up for the Morrison Center’s direct notification service and receive e-mail alerts the moment discount offers become available.
Keep
up With the Morrison Center Via Tex Message
To make sure you’re in the loop on all updates and special offers from the Morrison Center, simply text the word “event” from your cell phone to 53318.
TALKING BRONCOS
Speech and Debate Team Second in Nation
The Boise State Speech and Debate Team finished in second place in overall sweepstakes at the Pi Kappa Delta National Tournament March 19-21, just behind overall sweepstakes champion Ohio University. Boise State competitors Ben Bishop, Kate Henry and Regan Charlton took home three of the ten PKD All-American honors that were awarded at the tournament.
The Talking Broncos competed with some of the best forensics programs in the country at the tournament hosted by Louisiana State University in Shreveport, La. Other teams included Southwest Baptist University (the winner of 15 of the last 17 PKD nationals), Webster University, William Carey University, Bowling Green State University, the University of Oklahoma, Texas A&M University and the College of Idaho.
“This was one of the larger PKD national tournaments in recent years with 68 schools representing a cross section of the very best forensics programs in the country,” said David Bailey, director of forensics at Boise State. “The team’s strong finish in sweepstakes and the many individual awards they won in competition with the elite forensics programs represented at the tournament are indicative of the team’s outstanding dedication and work ethic. I am proud of them.”
VISUAL ARTS CENTER
Graduating Seniors Present ‘See Horse’ Exhibition
"See Horse: BFA Thesis Exhibition" — featuring art by graduating seniors — will be on display from April 10-May 5 in galleries 1 and 2 of the Visual Arts Center in the Hemingway Western Studies Center and the Liberal Arts Building. An opening reception will be from 6-8 p.m. April 10.
"See Horse" showcases a wide range of works displaying the breadth and depth of students in the Department of Art, featuring a representation of the visual theses of 16 BFA candidates. Their works include ceramics, digital media, graphic design, illustration, jewelry/metals, photography, painting and sculpture.
Free parking will be available during the reception in the lot between the Liberal Arts Building and the Student Union. The reception and exhibition are free and open to the public. The galleries are open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and noon-4 p.m. Saturday. The gallery is closed on Sundays and university holidays.
For more information, contact Kirsten Furlong at ext. 6-3994 or kfurlong@boisestate.edu.
CAREER CENTER
Peer Group Provides Career Tools for Students
The Boise State Career Center markets events and services with the help of current students who are Career Peers. Besides planning and marketing for Career Center events, Career Peers have found alternative ways to consistently educate students on various career topics. New networking Web sites have given the Career Peers opportunities to reach out to students and anyone else who is interested in learning more about the Career Center or careers in general. The Career Peers’ two main projects this past semester are blogs and podcasts.
Link to the blogs at career.boisestate.edu. The blogs contain information on everything from networking to specific topics such as the effect of the economy on the job market. They can be functional tools to allow students to find out more about some of the services the Career Center offers. The blogs include not only center information, but also facts and information pulled from career-related magazines and Web sites and information about upcoming events and results from past events sponsored by the Career Center. Numerous blogs are already posted and will continue to be posted twice a week by the Career Peers.
In addition to the blog site, the Career Peers have also put together podcasts, which are featured on iTunesU. These can also be viewed by clicking on a link from the Career Center Web page. The podcasts are short videos that usually last one to five minutes. Currently, there are about 10 podcasts posted on the site, with additional podcasts in production. Topics include how to use the Broncojobs Web site, helpful interviewing tips and information about student internships. A new series of podcasts called Job Profiles have recently been posted. These contain brief interviews with several employers who attended the Career Fair. Employers discuss what they are looking for in potential candidates as well as their job likes and dislikes. Videos include employers from Bodybuilding.com, the Boise Police Department and the Peace Corps.
UNIVERSITY DINING SERVICES
Get Your Fill With $5 Meal Deal
From now until the end of the semester, you can save big on value meal combo
deals through University Dining Services. $5 Value Meals are being offered at
all pizza and grill locations in the Interactive Learning Center and the Student
Union from March 31 through the end of the semester. Meals include a burger, fries
and soda or pizza, fries and soda.
CAMPUS RECREATION
Introducing the ‘Go Green, Get Lean’ Challenge
The "Go Green, Get Lean" challenge encourages the campus community to leave the car at home and get moving. Participants who ride the bus, carpool, walk or bike for six weeks — with 36 alternate one-way trips — will receive a T-shirt as a reward (not to mention the great feeling of helping to reduce vehicle emissions).
“Go Green, Get Lean” runs through May 9. Registration continues until April 3. Register online or call ext. 6-1592.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
HERO Club looking for Adviser
The Human Equality and Rights Awareness Organization (HERO) is looking for an adviser as it seeks to become a permanent student organization. Advising a Boise State club is a great opportunity to get involved directly with students.
HERO will help educate students on, and raise funds for, current global human rights issues. Issues the club hopes to address include genocide in Sudan, Congo, Uganda and other countries in Africa; treatment of Palestinians within Israel; the treatment of Tibetans within China and other global human rights concerns. The group is hoping to organize events such as documentary screenings, lectures and special guest visits.
If you are interested in learning more about being an adviser to this or any other club, contact student organizations program coordinator Kara Fink at karafink@boisestate.edu or ext. 6-2861. The student organizations office has resources for advisers and can put you in contact with officers of this club or put you on a list as a potential adviser for future clubs.
HRS LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Financial Workshops Announced
Human Resource Services Learning and Development announces the following workshop opportunities open to all faculty and staff on campus. All workshops are free. Register online or e-mail HREmployeeLandD@boisestate.edu.
What: Managing Your Personal Finances/Project Debt-O-Nation
When: 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 15
Where: SUB - Hatch D
Presenter: Todd Christensen, National Financial Education Center
Debt happens. But debt prevention and elimination take planning and work. This seminar provides practical and insightful information for consumers of all varieties and backgrounds. Receive insight into the causes of consumer debt as well as corresponding tips for its elimination. Also, learn the “pain free” way to find “extra” money already in your budget that you can use to pay down debt or build your savings and investments.
What: Spending by Colors: Why We Choose to Spend in Our Own
Colorful Ways
When: 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 22
Where: SUB - Hatch D
Presenter: Todd Christensen, National Financial Education Center
Money, and the spending of it, represent something different for each of us: power, fun, freedom, generosity, prestige, etc. From these often hidden motivations spring our day-to-day spending tendencies, for better or worse. The goal of this self-assessment and seminar is to help us address the many misunderstood impulses that impact our financial habits, thus empowering us to develop disciplined spending behaviors to reach our truly important goals.
What: Your Credit Worthiness: What Makes You a Good Credit
Risk?
When: 9:30-11 a.m. Wednesday, April 29
Where: SUB - Farnsworth
Presenter: Jo Ann Lanham, consumer affairs officer, Idaho Department
of Finance
One of the most important tools in a consumer’s financial literacy “toolbox” is the ability to use credit wisely and to understand the process used by businesses to evaluate a consumer’s credit-worthiness. A consumer’s capacity to pay, his or her payment history and financial character are all factored into the process of evaluation by a lender, landlord, insurance agent or employer. These aspects also play a vital role in a consumer’s credit reports and scores. Once a consumer is equipped with the necessary information – he or she will have the capacity to improve scores and credit reports, thus obtaining better and lower-cost products.
What: Dealing with Financial Stress
When: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 5
Where: SUB - Farnsworth
Presenter: John Roberts, Business Psychology Associates
As the economy worsens, so does stress. In this brief informational hour we'll take a look at some ways to deal with these issues. Points of discussion include:
- The role of fear — how individuals, families and work places are affected
- Looking at emotional intelligence and resilience factors
- Actions that can be taken
- Seven tips to help you save money while surviving the recession (what you can actually do about it)
- Easy budgeting tips
- Be unconventional — learn to promote thrift as a viable alternative lifestyle
CRIME LOG
Weekly
Crime Log
Boise City Police and Campus Security present the weekly crime report.
