BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS RECREATION AND NIKE INVITES COMMUNITY TO ‘BEAT PETE’ FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Help create a tradition at Boise State University by taking part in the first ever Beat Coach Pete 5K for Student Scholarships, 9:30am on Saturday, April 5th at the Student Recreation Center. Presented by Nike and Boise State Campus Recreation. This inaugural race will feature Bronco football coach Chris Petersen. Racers who “beat Pete” to the finish line will receive an “I Beat Pete” T-shirt, along with a year’s worth of bragging rights. All finishers will receive a T-shirt for their efforts and are invited to a finish line party.

Race entry fees, along with sponsorship dollars from local businesses and organizations, will go to Boise State’s General Scholarship Fund. Early registration is $10 for Boise State students and $20 for other registrants until April 2nd, and $15 for Boise State students and $30 for other registrants on the day of the race. Coach Chris Petersen and Bronco football players will be available for autographs after the race at the Student Recreation Center. Autographs will be limited to those who participate in the race. The coach and players will only sign your race shirt or race number.

You can be a part of history while strengthening your and other student’s future when you come out and race against the legend! Coach Pete has generously promised to donate $5.00 for every racer who manages to beat him in this footrace, so start training today!

Learn more or register on-line at http://rec.boisestate.edu/beatpete .

Has your organization done an outstanding job this year? Does your advisor go above and beyond to help your club succeed? Do you know a fellow student who dedicates his or her time to the Boise State Community despite a busy schedule? Does a professor or staff member deserve to be rewarded for his or her service to students?

If you know an organization (even if it's your own!) or individual that should be considered for a campus award, take a moment and nominate them this year. The awards being given are:

Outstanding Student Organization Award and Category Awards:
- Student Organization Advisor Award
- The David S. Taylor Service to Students Award
- The Marj Billings Award

Applications are available at the Student Union Info Desk, Student Activities Desk, Student Organizations Desk, and online at clubs.boisestate.edu/forms. The application deadline is March 21. Awards will be given out at the Campus Awards Ceremony on April 22. For more information, contact Kara Fink at (208) 426-5951 or karafink@boisestate.edu.

Free Movies showing on campus... every Thursday!


March 20th: 7pm in the SUB
Sweeney Todd

April 3rd: 7pm in the SUB
The Great Debaters

SPB movies are always FREE, always FUN, and always have FREE popcorn & soda!!!

The newsboys are known for their amazing live performances and groundbreaking tours. The band continues to sellout festivals and concerts worldwide, satisfying diehard fans and winning new ones in the process. Most recently, newsboys released its fourteenth record, GO, to critical and commercial success.

Tickets start at just $15.00 for individuals and $10.00 for groups of 10 or more. Tickets are available at the Taco Bell Arena Box Office, all Select-a-Seat outlets, on-line at www.idahotickets.com or by phone at (208) 426-1766. Group tickets are only available at the Taco Bell Arena Box Office.

The BSU Alumni Association invites all students and families to the 3rd Annual Boise State Night at the Idaho Stampede, Friday, March 28, 2008.

The private Bronco Party on the floor by the Kids Fun Zone starts at 6:00pm; Game Tip-off at 7:00pm. $11 tickets include game ticket and Bronco Party Pass (includes 1 hot dog, 1 soda, 1 bag of chips). The featured half-time entertainment is Quick Change as seen on ‘America’s Got Talent.’

Call the Idaho Stampede Ticket office at (208) 388-HOOPS to purchase your tickets.

Already have a game ticket? Buy your Bronco Party Pass for $5 at (208) 388-HOOPS. alumni.boisestate.edu. For Alumni Association questions call (208) 426-1698.

BSU Football Scrimmage
Date: Friday, April 11th, 2008
Tailgate Starts At: 4:30pm
Game Starts At: 6:30pm
Place: Entrance 4 of the East Stadium Parking Lot

Ticket Vouchers available on Monday April 7th, 2008 @ the Student Activities Desk

Join SPB for FREE FOOD & BSU Prizes! *ONLY for the first 50 people!

For questions contact: Roxanne at spbfamily@boisestate.edu

Does your club need service hours? Or just want to feel good about serving people? There are two different service projects coming up!

What: Hygiene Kits and Blankets
When: Friday, March 14th from 4pm-8pm
Where: Jordan Ballroom, SUB

and

What: First Aid Kits
When: Saturday, April 19th from 10am-2pm
Where: Hatch Ballroom, SUB

Cost: FREE!


Sponsored by: LDS Institute and LDSSA

For More Information Contact:
John McKenna, Institute Director @ 208-344-8549
or
Kate Munford @ 208-376-4362

Join us for First Nations Conference! Keynote Wilma Mankiller brought to you by Student Activities and the MLK Human Rights Student Committee

Wilma Mankiller, former Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, lives on the land which was allotted to her paternal grandfather, John Mankiller, just after Oklahoma became a state in 1907. Surrounded by the Cherokee Hills and the Cookson Hills, she lives in a historically rich area where a person's worth is not determined by the size of their bank account or portfolio. Her family name "Mankiller" as far as they can determine, is an old military title that was given to the person in charge of protecting the village. As the leader of the Cherokee people she represented the second largest tribe in the United States, the largest being the Dine (Navajo) Tribe. Mankiller was the first female in modern history to lead a major Native American tribe. With an enrolled population of over 140,000, and an annual budget of more than $75 million, and more than 1,200 employees spread over 7,000 square miles, her task may have been equaled to that of a chief executive officer of a major corporation.

WHO: Wilma Mankiller, Keynote for MLK & First Nations Conference
WHEN: Friday, March 21, 2008. Doors open 7PM, Event from 7:30pm - 9:30pm
WHERE: Jordan Ballroom (2nd floor, SUB)
COST: FREE

Visit the First Nations Conference website: www.boisestate.edu/firstnations

For more information about Student Activities Fine Arts Program, please email finearts@boisestate.edu or visit our website: finearts.boisestate.edu

Idaho Green Expo Volunteers Needed
May 17-18, 2008
Boise Centre on the Grove

The Idaho Green Expo will be a free, two day annual event that will showcase environmentally friendly products and services, and provide information that will help people lead healthier and more sustainable lives. We could not produce this fantastic event without Volunteers from our Community!

For further Volunteer information and to register online, please visit:
www.idahogreenexpo.org/become-a-volunteer.asp

Please note that certain Volunteer positions have age requirements and may involve lifting and physical activity. If you have any questions please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@idahogreenexpo.org

Sponsored By: Boise State Volunteer Services Board
Contact: vsbenvironment@boisestate.edu

Change : What is it?

Run by Oxfam America, an international relief and development organization, the Change Initiative is a program for rising college sophmores and juniors. The program provides leadership and advocacy training to prepare students to promote social change locally and globally. Students learn about issues that inform Oxfam's work and go on to apply this knowledge and new skills on their campuses and in their communities. In addition, many find the training they receive from Oxfam allows them to go on to careers in social change.

To apply to Change, go to http://www.oxfamamerica.org/change

For additional information: change@oxfamamerica.org (800)77-OXFAM EXT.2464 or e-mail Bijoux: Bijougidibu@yahoo.com

On March 24, all current Boise State University students will be able to log in to their new BroncoMail powered by Google email account, along with the Google Apps for Education suite featuring calendaring, document sharing, more storage and better spam protection.

Complete information about the new system, including advice on how to best transition to BroncoMail powered by Google, is available on the OIT Help Desk's website at http://helpdesk.boisestate.edu/email/broncomail .

Current students must log in to the new BroncoMail powered by Google system by May 19th.



IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

- Your email address will change! Your new email address will be username@u.boisestate.edu .

- Your current username@mail.boisestate.edu account will continue to receive new mail until October 27, 2008.

- After May 19th, all email, including official University communications, will be redirected to the new BroncoMail powered by Google system.

- Complete information on using BroncoMail powered by Google is available at http://www.boisestate.edu/google



If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the OIT Help Desk by phone at (208) 426-4357, or by email at helpdesk@boisestate.edu

For more information, click http://helpdesk.boisestate.edu/email/broncomail or call the OIT Help Desk at (208) 426-4357.

The Volunteer Services Board is in the process of hiring next year's staff members.

If you speak to any of the current staff members, I'm certain you will learn how rewarding it is to coordinate volunteer projects. Rarely does someone get an opportunity to have such a significant positive impact on campus and in the community.

If you are interested in applying for any of the positions, applications are available:
- online at http://vsb.boisestate.edu/involve/board/index.cfm
- at the Info Desk in the Student Union

The deadline for Director applications is March 17th and the deadline for Coordinators, Assistant Director, and Graphic Designer is April 4th.

Please contact me by email or phone (284-7398) if you have any questions. I hope to hear from you soon!

Trevor Jack
VSB Director vsbdirector@boisestate.edu

Interested in Working in the Boise State Writing Center?

Being a consultant at the Writing Center is one of the most rewarding experiences available to students at Boise State. When a writer and consultant work together, both benefit and learn from the experience. It is an incredibly satisfying feeling to be part of a productive consultation. Yet being a consultant is also demanding. Good consultants are good writers, yes, but also good listeners, and they must be flexible enough to adapt to the needs of different writers and different writing situations. Of course we don’t expect everyone to be immediately ready to consult (nor do we ever envision a point where a consultant stops learning), so before anyone comes to work in the Center, he or she enrolls in the English 303 course, Theory and Practice of Tutoring Writing. This course will be offered again in Fall 2008, on Tuesday and Thursday, 9:15-10:30.

The course is open to students in any discipline, but enrollment in the course is limited. Students must fill out an application, submit a writing sample, and interview with the director of the Center and with one of the Center’s consultants before being enrolled in the course. Is this a lot to ask? Yes. But we pride ourselves on our work, and we think the rewarding experience of working with writers at Boise State is worth the effort.

If you are interested in joining us in the Center, please see our web site for more details: http://www.boisestate.edu/wcenter/consultants.html .

You can also give us a call (208) 426-1298 or stop by (LA 200)— we’ll be happy to talk with you about being a writing consultant.

Want to improve your study skills and time management? We offer FREE workshops on these and many other topics, including note-taking, reading a textbook, test preparation, test-taking, math anxiety, and test anxiety.

For more information, check out our website at http://tutoring.boisestate.edu or call (208) 426-4049.

Have you ever wanted to dance but just didn't know how? Here is your chance to learn!

Everyone is invited to join us every Wednesday night from 8:00-10:00pm for social dance instruction. No experience is necessary. Each month will be a different dance with both beginner and intermediate/advanced classes.

March 5, 12, 19 & 26: West Coast Swing
April 2, 9, 16 & 23: Foxtrot

When: Wednesdays 8-1Opm
Where: BIU Stake Center on the corner of Boise Avenue and Juanita
Cost: FREE
Parking Available

*Modest Dress Required*

Come with or without a partner!
Sponsored by: LDSSA Institute


For more information, call:
Mark & Debbie Hyer at (208) 467-6283
or
Trever Alters at (208) 409-5968

Albertsons Library is pleased to announce an agreement with major STM publisher Elsevier to provide the Boise State University community with online access to more than 1800 of their journals.

As a result of support from the Albertsons Library and the Provost’s Office, we are signing an agreement to provide the campus with access to all titles available from 1997 to date. Elsevier’s extensive and unique full-text journal collection covers authoritative and high-impact titles from the core scientific literature. The availability of this collection will provide support for current programs and research on campus including biology, engineering, health science, nursing, geophysics, mathematics, biomolecular and biomedical science, chemistry, and musculoskeletal research.

The “ScienceDirect” package is accessible from Albertsons Library's database list (http://library.boisestate.edu/indexes), while individual titles may be accessed via our Journal Titles list ( http://journals.boisestate.edu) . Additionally, articles in Elsevier journals are now linked directly from most discipline-specific databases by using the "Find It at Boise State University” button.

The Albertsons Library has acquired another major research database: LexisNexis Academic.
LexisNexis Academic provides access to thousands of news, business, and legal sources. News coverage includes deep backfiles and up-to-the-minute stories from thousands of newspapers, wire services, websites and blogs, and broadcast transcripts from around the world. The business module features many news sources as well as dozens of key company research sources, investment and analyst reports, and accounting materials. Legal information includes comprehensive access to federal and state codes and cases, Shepard's® Citations, and hundreds of law reviews.

Albertsons Library would like to thank all those who worked to support this major step forward in supporting Boise State University’s vision as a Metropolitan Research University of Distinction.
     – Marilyn Moody, Dean of University Libraries

Are you interested in Korean culture and who would like to earn credit at the same time? Professor Stan Steiner is offering a summer course in Jeonju, Korea, this summer from June 12-29. The course will offer three units of ED-LTCY 497/597, and enrollment is open to all undergraduate and graduate students at Boise State, but is limited to the first 20 students who sign up.

The hosting institution is Chonbuk National University, which is a Korean institution located in the heart of Jeonju. Jeonju is about 2 1/2 hours south of Seoul and is an important city famous for Korean cooking, innovative festivals, historic structures, and sport activities.

This exciting course will explore the culture of Korea through interactive mini-lectures on Korean language, traditional culture and art activities hosted by Chonbuk National University, and field trips to significant historical and cultural sites. Students will meet in the mornings for their Korean culture class with Steiner and then break for lunch. After lunch, students will return to the university in order to participate in the fascinating cultural activities hosted by Chonbuk. Some of the activities will include Korean cooking, taekwondo, calligraphy, paper craft, and much more. There will be free time, so students can explore the beauty of Jeonju and the surrounding area on their own.

A special group rate is available for students who make their arrangements by the end of March. Students who participate will be traveling on a group flight from Boise to Seoul coordinated by a local travel agency. The travel agency is in charge of the booking and issuing of all student tickets.

Students will stay in dormitory rooms on campus. The cost is $1,350 for undergraduates and $1,480 for graduate students. All costs are subject to change. Additional expenses include airfare (approximately $1,550), a few meals, personal expenses and personal travel on weekends. The cost includes: tuition and fees (undergraduate or graduate credit), room and most meals, cultural activities and field trips, an international student identity card (ISIC) and local transportation and airport transportation. Students will be required to make an appointment with the travel agency booking the flight in order to pay the agency directly for their airfare.

For more information, contact Steiner at (208) 426-3952 or stansteiner@boisestate.edu

Celebrate Women's History Month!

Four talented spoken word artists will share their poetic thoughts. This will be in conjunction with a Poetry Slam. FREE and open to all students. Sign-ups to participate in the Slam will be first come, first served.

WHO: Piper Jane Project with Emcee Isaac Grambo
WHEN: Saturday, March 15, 2008, 6:30-9PM Signups start at 6PM
WHERE: Jordan Ballroom in the SUB
COST: FREE
Free Parking Available in the Liberal Arts and Library Lots for Slam event only.

Also, join us for an educational workshop with the artists! How do professional poet/spoken word artists get started? How do they perform so well? What tricks do they use on stage? Come and find out free tips on how to succeed on stage, increase your creative output, and perform/write/speak better poetry! Piper Jane Project Poetry Slam Workshop will discuss how professional poet and spoken word artists get started. Join Emily Kagan, Marty McConnell, Rachel McKibbens, and Lynne Procope of Piper Jane Project for this education workshop.

WHO: Piper Jane Project Workshop
WHEN: Saturday, March 15, 2008, 9:30 AM - 11 AM
WHERE: Brink Room in the SUB
COST: FREE
No Free Parking for the Workshop Event.

Visit Piper Jane website at: www.piperjaneproject.com

For more information about Student Activities Fine Arts Program, please email finearts@boisestate.edu or visit our website: finearts.boisestate.edu

Student Activities Fine Arts Program would like to invite you to our next SUB Gallery exhibition: Pocahontas Meets Hello Kitty.

This exhibition is a printmaking portfolio that will be on display during the First Nations Conference at Boise State. The traveling portfolio uses Pocahontas and Hello Kitty as a ploy to engage the public into being receptive to a new way of looking at Native American Women in history.

The exhibition will be on display March 19-April 20, 2008. Join us for a reception!
WHO:Pocahontas Meets Hellow Kitty Art Exhibition Reception
WHEN: Friday, March 21, 2008. 5PM - 7PM
WHERE: Student Union Art Gallery, 2nd Floor
COST: FREE

Refreshments are provided at this reception.

Free Parking at Parking Structure #2 for this event.

For more information about Student Activities Fine Arts Program, please email finearts@boisestate.edu or visit our website: finearts.boisestate.edu

Rock Star 101: Intro to Boise Music

Free Concert featuring Save The Arcade
Tuesday, March 18th, 7-9pm
Student Union Brava Stage (First Floor Dining Area, SUB)

Come see what the Boise music scene is all about!

For more info visit us at http://www.myspace.com/boiserockstar101

Guys, come compete to be Mr. Alpha Chi Omega!
Contestants will compete in four categories:

- Fitness
- Talent
- Poise/Formal Wear
- Swimsuit

Prizes will be awarded to top three finalists

Pick up your application at the Student Activities Desk (1st floor,SUB)
Applications are due by Friday, March 21st
The competition is April 19th at 6:00pm

Procedes will benefit victims and survivors of domestic violence.
Contact the women of Alpha Chi Omega at MrAXO@yahoo.com if you want more information!

March 15
The Parenting Challenge
The Parenting Challenge is an introduction to parenting strong-willed children of any age with an emphasis on pre-teens and teens. Parents will explore why traditional parenting techniques don't work with strong-willed children and will begin to develop a parenting and communication plan that fits the needs of parents and teens, and reduces power-struggles and chaos in the home.

When: Saturday, March 15, 9:00am-1:00pm
Where: Hatch B, SUB
Fee: None
Registration: Contact Wellness Services at 426-5686 or wellness@boisestate.edu to register.



March 17-21
Safer Spring Break
Learn about responsible drinking, safer sex and sun safety. Come join our interactive booth displays in the SUB and Quad for information and free giveaways!
When: Monday, March 17-Friday, March 21, 8:00am-5:00pm
Where: Marketing Booth-SUB, Quad, Boise West Campus



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.
- Benefit from the practical experiences and tips of others losing weight with Weight Watchers!

When: New session starts March 19
Where: Please check SUB kiosk the day of for the room location.
Fee: $135 new members for 12 weeks
$84 continuing members that joined prior to 2007
$96 for members that joined in 2007
Prices are pro-rated, if joining in the middle of a series.
For More Information: Please contact Wellness Services at 426-5686 or wellness@boisestate.edu to register.



April 8
Grocery Store Savvy Tours
Have you ever wished someone could take you grocery shopping and show you how to spend your money to create a healthy diet? Your wish has come true! Sign up now for the incredible Grocery Store Savvy Tours offered by Health, Wellness and Counseling Services and WinCo Grocery Stores. Join Hilary Horton-Brown, RD,LD, for a fun adventure, as she teaches participants about smart grocery shopping on a tight budget.

When: Tuesday, April 8, 7:00pm
Where: WinCo, 110 East Myrtle Street, Boise
Fee: None
Registration: Each tour size is limited. Contact Wellness Services at 426-5686 or wellness@boisestate.edu to register.

Go Green, Get Lean
Go Green, Get Lean is an alternative transportation challenge that encourages you to leave your car at home and get moving! Ride the bus, car pool, walk, or bike to work and lessen your carbon footprint on the earth. We can all make an impact if we leave our cars at home even a few times a week. Not to mention what it will do for your overall health and well being. Registration begins March 17.
For details call (208) 426-1592.

Now Hiring Info Session
To be eligible for employment, you must attend one of the information sessions that are held each semester. Now Hiring Sessions will be on March 18 and 20 from 5pm until 6pm. Applications will be accepted from until March 31 for summer and fall jobs.
For details call (208) 426-1131 or click here


FITNESS PROGRAM

Hundred Thousand Pound Club
Pound for pound...how do you stack up? Pull, press, push... Reps, sets, rest! Whew! We know you strength train regularly, but have you ever figured out how much weight you actually lift? Track your strength this month and win a cool prize! All calculations are based on your own body weight. Registration runs March 19 to April 4 with the Hundred Thousand Pound Club beginning on April 1.
For details call (208) 426-1131 or click here

Group Exercise Modified Schedule
Schedule “B” runs March 22-29. The fitness program’s group exercise schedule will run is a reduced class schedule for group exercise at this time. Check out the Modified Schedule for more information. The Regular Schedule will resume on March 31.
For details call (208) 426-1131 or click here

Instructional Programs
Instructional Programs will be on hiatus during Spring break, from March 24 until March 30, but will resume on March 31. For details call (208) 426-1131.


OUTDOOR PROGRAM

Drop-In Kayak Nights
Kayak Demo nights are sponsored by the Outdoor Program. These drop-in sessions are also a great way to learn about the upcoming river events and to work on your skills. On March 18, meet at the pool in the Kinesiology Annex at 7PM.
For details call (208) 426-1946 or click here

Community Climb
Community Climbs are bonus climbing sessions for Campus Recreation members and a chance for non members to experience our state-of-the-art climbing gym. Experience Community Climb on April 6.
For details call (208) 426-1946 or click here


REC RESPONSE
For details call (208) 426-1131 or click here

Standard First Aid with AED (adult CPR included) & Adult CPR/AED
Both classes take place on March 21. All participants who pass these classes will receive American Red Cross certifications.


INTRAMURAL SPORTS
For details call (208) 426-2305 or click here

Tennis League
Registration continues until March 17. The Manager’s meetings will take place on March 19 with League play beginning on March 31.

4 on 4 Flag Football League
Registration continues until March 17. The Manager’s meetings will take place on March 19 with League play beginning on April 1.