Date change for BSU student first day ticket on sale for the Fresno State football game

When: November 21, Friday
Time: 10am
Where: Athletic Ticket Office, Student Union ticket office, Taco Bell Arena Ticket and Morrison Center
Cost: Free for full time students with a valid BSU ID. $23 for guest tickets.
Questions: Please call the Athletic Ticket Office at: (208) 426-4737

The Student Union Games Center is celebrating its re-opening with a week's worth of events everyone can enjoy.

The Student Union is kicking off the Games Center reopening with special deals:

• Oct. 20: Free bowling
• Oct. 21: Free billiards
• Oct. 22: Free video games
• Oct. 23: Discounted prices on bowling and billiards, plus an opening reception from noon-3 p.m. in the new lobby.
• Oct. 24: Discounted prices on bowling and billiards.

In addition, the Games Center will give away two bowling balls with bags and two pool cues with cases, along with a birthday party for eight.

This is the second major milestone in the expansion and remodel of the Student Union Building, the first being the remodel of the Jordan Ballroom.

Where: Chaffee Hall - Boerl Room
When: October 20, 2008
Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm
Cost: FREE

Where: Towers Hall - Towers' Classroom
When: October 27, 2008
Time: 12:00-2:00pm
Cost: FREE

Spring course registration is quickly approaching!

Stop by for a "walk-in" appointment with a College of Business and Economics (COBE) Peer Advisor. Receive advising for the following: class schedules, degree requirements, academic goals, and university policies.

Sponsored by: COBE Student Services Center (Business Building, Room 116)
Questions? Please call (208) 426-3859 or e-mail stuserv@boisestate.edu

In response to student input via focus groups and our LIBQUAL survey, Albertsons Library has made some changes to our student computing environment.

      We now have ten laptops available for three-hour checkout at the first-floor Circulation Desk. Each of these Windows laptops have wireless Internet access and the full Microsoft Office 2007 suite, and they'll print to BroncoPrint printers.
      Plus, we’ve added another 20-station computer lab on the second floor, including two dual-monitor setups loaded with Adobe Creative Suite 3. This package boasts the latest versions of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Dreamweaver.
      Finally, we’ve installed LCD panels in two study rooms, one on the first floor and another on the second floor, with easy laptop plugins for group projects and presentations.

Stop by and let us know what you think!

PRE-LAW SOCIETY ADMISSION DIRECTORS MEETING

The Boise State Pre-Law Society invites anyone interested in attending law school to a panel discussion and Q & A session with law school Admissions Directors and representatives University of Idaho, Gonzaga, Oregon, Lewis & Clark, Seattle, Willamette & Hamline.

When: October 21st, Tuesday
Time: 6PM
Where: Lookout Room (3rd floor, Student Union)
      FREE DINNER!!!!

Sponsored by: Boise State Pre-Law Society
Questions? Call (208) 602-0915 or e-mail carlossoriano@u.boisestate.edu

THE MUMMY TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR
Rated PG-13 "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor." Brendan Fraser returns as explorer Rick O'Connell to combat the resurrected Han Emperor (Jet Li) in an epic that races from the catacombs of ancient China high into the frigid Himalayas. And this time, the O'Connells must stop a mummy awoken from a 2,000-year-old curse who threatens to plunge the world into his merciless, unending service.

      October 23rd
      7:00pm in the Special Events Center (west end of the Student Union)
      Free for Students
      $1 for non-students


COMING FOR THE FIRST TIME TO BOISE STATE!!
FRIDAY NIGHT GUNFIGHT
FNGF is from Scottsdale, AR and they have been touring all over the US. They will be doing a special stop to the Boise State campus to ROCK THE ROOF OFF!!!
Come and rock out to Friday Night GunFight

      Tuesday, October 21st
      7pm on top of the Licoln Parking Structure
      FREE FOR EVERYONE!

OPENING BANDS: Ardent & My Paper Camera

Listen to their music on myspace.com/bsuspb or myspace.com/fngf

Any questions or comments: spbmarketing@boisestate.edu or (208) 426-3835

Educate Africa and See Coach Peterson Wear the Ugliest Tie

Do you want to help the people of Sierra Leone, Africa have better schools and clean drinking water? Do you also want to see Coach Peterson wear the ugliest tie you've ever seen for an entire day? Stop by our tie board in the SUB (booth across from the Info Desk) and give a donation in any amount that you wish towards the tie you believe is the ugliest. Coach Peterson will wear for the entire day of October 30th, whichever tie makes the most money.

100% of the proceeds will go directly to helping BSU club "Engineers Without Borders," travel to Africa to create plans to build a school, a water well, and two latrines for a remote village in Sierra Leone, Africa. So, hurry! The tie board will only be up October 20th-24th, and 28th-29th.

Sponsored by: Engineers Without Borders coen.boisestate.edu/ewb
Questions? Call EWB-BSU president Jerid Hayward (208) 577-7724 or e-mail jeridhayward@gmial.com

THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO WIN AND iPOD TOUCH!!!

Students:

We are conducting a survey to better understand your campus lifestyle and preferences. By sharing your thoughts, we will gain valuable insight to help improve your overall campus dining experience.

This on-line survey will take 5 to 10 minutes and your responses are confidential.

Click on this link to begin the survey: www.college-survey.com/boisestate

If you cannot click on the link, simply copy and paste the URL into your Internet browser address bar and hit enter.

We appreciate your time and thank you for your assistance!

The Vice President for Student Affairs, Dr. Michael Laliberte, looks forward to meeting Boise State students during his open office hours in the SUB:

            Fridays, 11:30am - 1:00pm
            Student Union, 1st floor, across from the SUB Info Desk

No appointment is necessary. Students are welcome on a first-come basis and will have up to 10 minutes to meet and discuss their ideas and concerns related to Boise State University.

Free Self Defense Training!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Student Union Building, Lookout Room (3rd floor)
Instructor: Lieutenant Randy Roper, Boise Police Department

To Register:
E-mail HREmployeeLandD@boisestate.edu or contact Angie Zirschky, Employee Learning and Development at (208) 426-2936.

This session will cover:

• Posture techniques: how to carry yourself and be aware of your surroundings.
• Voice techniques: how to effectively use your voice.
• Basic holds and releases: wrist grabs, neck grabs, etc.
• Striking motions and hand positions: to the face, to the neck, etc.
• Kicking motions
• Prevention info

* Please remember to wear comfortable clothing and shoes to practice moves in.

COME STOP BY!

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Institute of Religion is a place for people to come together for activities, food, friendship and to just hang out. There is always something fun going on, so stop by any time! Everyone is welcome!

LUNCH FOR A BUCK! Every Friday 11:30am - 1:00pm

ACTIVITES MONTHLY! Next month: FALL FEAST

RELIGION CLASSES! Throughout the day, everyday

We are located at 1929 University Dr. (on the corner of University and Juanita)
WE'LL SEE YOU THERE!

Sponsored By: Latter-Day Saint Student Association (LDSSA)

Questions?
Call (208) 369-0493 or e-mail alliwalli88@hotmail.com.
You can also call the Activity Hotline at (208) 345-0440.

Volunteer registration for the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games is now officially closed. Special Olympics is pleased to have reached its volunteer capacity by its September 30 registration cutoff. If you volunteered, thank you.

If you missed the deadline but would still like to be involved in the Games, there are still opportunities to do so outside the general volunteer realm. For more information on other ways to become involved in the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games, go to www.2009worldgames.org/volunteer/volunteer-today!.

Talk: Redefining America: Examining How Latinos are Reshaping the US

When: Tuesday, October 28
Time: 7PM
Where: Special Events Center (west end of Student Union, 1st floor)
Cost: FREE
Parking: Free in Lincoln garage

Abstract of talk: Latinos are now recognized as the largest and fastest growing ethnic/racial minority segment of the American population. They are now projected to be as much as 25% of the nation by 2042. Who are Latinos? What are their expectations of life in the U.S.? What challenges does their growing presence present to majority America? Based upon the 2006 Latino National Survey, the first-ever, state-stratified, national survey of Latinos in the United States, Dr. Fraga will address these questions with findings regarding aspects of the presence, diversity, political attitudes, and behaviors of Latinos in the United States today.

Sponsored by the Latin American and Latino/a Studies Minor. See polisci.boisestate.edu for more information.
Please contact Brian Wampler (bwampler@boisestate.edu) if you any questions. (208) 426-2650.

Join us on October 30th for an evening of art, live and silent auction, good food and local music to raise funds for breast cancer awareness, prevention, and research organization.

Artistic representations of bras, created by local artists, will be available for you to enjoy and bid upon. The event starts at 6:00pm at the Art Source Gallery in downtown Boise at 1015 Main Street.

Tickets will be available at the Boise State Women's Center. Tickets prices are $12/General and $8 for any student with student ID. Auction proceeds will benefit Breast Cancer Action.

For more information, please call the Boise State Women’s Center at (208) 426-4259.

OPTIMAL HEALTH SCREENING
This screening opportunity will bring together the best practices in integrative medicine today to inform employees and students about how to take responsibility for their health care. A holistic lifestyle assessment, strengths and weaknesses assessment and referrals to a variety of wellness programming will also be available. Employees and students will find the information, video, and activities stimulating and provide pragmatic steps to improving their health.
When: Thursday, October 23, 10:00am-2:00pm
Where: Farnsworth Room, SUB
Fee: None
For More Information: Contact Karla West, kwest@boisestate.edu


FLU SHOT CLINICS
Flu Shot Clinics for all interested students, faculty and staff.
WHEN:
Wednesdays
October 22, 6:00am-6:00pm
October 29, November 5 & 12, 8:00am-5:00pm
November 19, 8:00am-1:00pm
*Please allow additional minutes after vaccination has been administered to ensure your safety.
WHERE: Health & Wellness Center, 2103 University Drive
How: Walk-in students will be accepted. Students may call 426-1459 for an appointment to receive the vaccine at other times.
*Students must bring ID and insurance card. Employees must bring ID.
Fee: $20 for students; $25 for faculty/staff.
Students enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) will not be charged this fee. SHIP will be billed. Other insurance plans may cover the vaccine (check with your plan). Departments that purchase vaccines for staff members should forward a roster to Mary Kenworthy, LPN, at MARYKENWORTHY@boisestate.edu, or by fax at 426-3005 by October 20, 2008. No additions will be accepted after 5:00pm on October 20, 2008.
*The flu clinic is offered as a community service from Health, Wellness and Counseling Services to faculty and staff. The Health & Wellness Center is limited to providing insurance and billing services for currently enrolled students . We are therefore no longer able to provide receipts to faculty and staff for the flu clinic. If you wish to have the flu shot covered by your insurance, please see a private physician.


UNLEASH YOUR INNER CHEF - COOKING 101
Do you want to cook healthy, easy foods but don't know how? Are you a culinary-challenged chef-wanna-be? Does the idea of simple yet tasty recipes interest you? If so, join us for Unleash Your Inner Chef - Cooking 101 Style! Learn basic cooking techniques and helpful kitchen fundamentals along with recipes that create delicious meals using only a handful of common ingredients. This class will teach you what you need to know about cooking basics!
Instructors: Hilary Horton-Brown, RD, LD and Executive Chef Eric Fulkerson
When: Tuesday, October 28, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Where: Lookout Room, SUB
Fee: None


WELLNESS RETREAT
Here is a chance to revitalize and prepare for the holiday season. Nothing other than your presence is required to enjoy the rejuvenating benefits of this wellness retreat. You will practice breathing techniques, yoga postures, meditation and relaxation. Nutritional tips for mindful eating will also be included. A refreshing opportunity for all levels to melt stress away!
Instructor: Shannon Wells-Femenia, CMT, RYT, Lifestyle Counselor
When: Saturday, November 1, 9:00am-3:00pm (hour lunch break on your own)
Where: Lookout Room, SUB
Fee: $40 (Students Enter Discount Code 65687 for 25% savings!)
Registration: Registration deadline is Friday, October 24. Register early. Retreat cap at 40 participants.

FITNESS PROGRAM
For details call (208) 426-1131 or click here.

Cardio for Cans
Registration begins on October 22 and continues until November 7.

Endurance Rides
Registration continues until October 25 for the October 26 ride.

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INTRAMURAL SPORTS
For details call (208) 426-5643 or click here.

Ping Pong League
Registration has begun and continues until October 27.

Dodgeball Tournament
Registration begins on October 20 and continues until November 3.

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MASSAGE
For details call (208) 426-1131 or click here.

Reflexology
On October 24, learn how to relieve internal stress on your organs.

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OUTDOOR PROGRAM
For details call 426-1946 or click here.

Women That Rock
On October 17, join us for exclusive women's only climbing nights.

Southern Utah Canyoneering and Desert Exploration
Registration continues until November 5.

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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 October 24.