BSU student and guest tickets for the Fresno State football game on sale

When: Friday, November 21st 10am

Where: Students can pick up and purchase tickets at the Athletic Ticket Office, Student Union Ticket Office, and the Taco Bell Arena.

Cost: Free to full-time students. 1 guest ticket can be purchased for $23.

Questions: Please call the Athletic Ticket Office at (208) 426-4737.

The Volunteer Services Board will host a week full of events to raise awareness about poverty issues. Please join us in an important week for the community.

Monday:
The Clean Water Club (Dining Stage in the SUB 3pm) will give a presentation on international sustainable water solutions.

Tuesday:
Boise State Sleep Out (QUAD 8:30pm) - Overnight sleep out in the Quad to raise awareness about homelessness. Free breakfast for those who stay the night.

Wednesday:
International Substainability (Lookout Room, 3rd floor, SUB 3pm) - A presentation by Anjuli Waybright on food sustainability and the rising cost of food.

Thursday:
Super Adobe Poberty Housing (QUAD 11-2pm) - Artist Vanessa D'Amilio builds a Super Adobe home. These dirt homes are cheap, green and can house more than a billion people worldwide.

Hunger Banquet (Jordan "B" Ballroom 6:30pm) - Annual dinner theater brings to life the differences between rich and poor. Only 100 spaces, RSVP Now!

Friday:
Sierra Leone Refugee All Stars (Dining Stage 12:45) - This inspiring films follows the band's incredible journey from living as refugees from the brutal civil war in Sierra Leone to recording their first album.

Poverty Knows No Border (Brink Room 5pm) - Students from Engineers Without Borders and Village Hope discuss projects projects for rebuilding Sierra Leone in the sectors from education, health and economy.


You can contact the
Volunteer Services Board at
(208) 426-4240 or by e-mail at vsboutreach@boisestate.edu.

- SUB Expansion Updates -
EXCITING CHANGES COMING SOON!

Fresh Express, the SUB convenience store, will be closed November 13 - 16. It will re-open in it's temporary location off the first floor dining room by the Johnson Room on November 17.

Snake River Grill will be closed November 24 until February 9, for the C-Store remodel. Moxie Java, Tortilla Fresca and Chicago Connection will remain open through this remodel.

The new Table Rock Cafe will open January 12, 2009. It will be located on the first floor in new addition to the SUB.

The remaining Student Union remodeling will be completed in the summer of 2009.

The Returning Women's Mentor Program is now accepting applications for mentors and mentees.

The primary purpose of the Mentor Program for Returning Women Students is to provide support and information to new women students returning to college after an interruption in their formal education. Mentors are valuable campus leaders who can help create a welcoming environment for new students in efforts to ease their transition and increase the likelihood of retaining them. This experience can help mentors (experienced students) build skills relevant to careers in social work, counseling, and education. Training will focus on team building, resource information, peer counseling, basic knowledge of crisis intervention, and problem solving.

Women who would like to mentor a fellow student can earn internship credit.

If you're interested, submit your application online at: womenscenter.boisestate.edu/forms/newStudent.cfm .

If you have questions, contact the Women's Center at (208) 426-4259.

With the Thanksgiving holiday fast approaching, please make a note of upcoming holiday hours for November 22-30 at the following campus dining locations:

Closed

• SUB: Smoothie, Mai Thai, Tortilla Fresca, Snake River Grille and Chicago Connection
• ILC: Java City, Grille works, Zoca, Benne and C Store

Modified Hours

• SUB C Store: Closed Nov. 22-23; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 24-26; closed Nov. 27-29; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 30
• Starbucks: Closed Nov. 22-23; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 24-26; closed Nov. 27-29; 2 pm.-8 p.m. Nov. 30
• Subway: Closed Nov. 22-23; 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 24-26; closed Nov. 27-30

Regular hours will resume at all locations on Monday, December 1st. Bookmark the following site to stay up to date on schedules, menus, news and more: www.boisestate.campusdish.com.

The Volunteer Services Board in partnership with Better World Books has started a book drive this week.

Please donate your used textbooks that you do not need, old novels in your shelves, etc. Your kind donation will help fund different literacy programs across the world, including programs in Latin America, Africa, and Asia.

Find the marked boxes in the main buildings across campus. With your help, we can make a change in the world and show what some Bronco Spirit can do!

The Japan Club is proud to present our annual Japan Night!

The event will include a multiple course Japanese dinner and the presentation of two keynote speakers from the Idaho State Department of Commerce. A live performance will conclude the evening.

Join us on Thursday, November 20th at 6:30 pm in the Hatch Ballroom for a night of Japanese culture and delicious food.

Get your tickets today at the Student Union Info Desk!
Students $7 General Admission $10

The Volunteer Services Board continues with our Service Saturday Series on November 15th.

All are welcome to join us at the first floor Dining Stage (next to Moxie) in the SUB for a morning of community volunteering. Choose from four great projects working with local agencies that need our help. Registration and breakfast start at 9:00am and projects take place from 10:00am until 1:00pm.

More fun and rewarding events will follow each month so pay attention to our updates. The Volunteer Services Board will continue to provide volunteering opportunities that reflect the needs of our community.

For more information or questions you can reach the Volunteer Services Board's office at (208) 426-4240 or visit us on-line at vsb.boisestate.edu/home.cfm.

The emergency notification system at Boise State University, Alert@BoiseState, is meant to keep students, faculty, and staff informed in the event of an emergency on or near campus. In recent months, you’ve probably seen the messages, encouraging you to Opt-in to Alert@BoiseState with your personal contact information. Doing so ensures you receive a message directly to your mobile phone about where to go or what to do to stay safe in the event of an emergency.

Recently, an incident involving a suspicious package found outside the Towers Residence Hall triggered questions about the criteria used to warrant a text message or voice mail from Alert@BoiseState. In the event of a major, active campus emergency, an urgent situation that has the potential to affect your health and safety, you will receive a message from Alert@BoiseState.

The incident outside Towers was not an immediate threat to the safety or security of our campus community and did not impact classes. The Towers incident was not a bomb threat; it was not a life-threatening incident. Police responded to investigate a suspicious package, and took proactive steps to secure the area, but determined the package was likely nothing more than a discarded Halloween costume.

Alert@BoiseState will not be initiated for non-emergency situations; it will not be used to distribute promotional messages or advertising. It is simply and exclusively for use to keep us safe when an event is underway that could impact our well-being. Are you in yet? Please take a moment today to Opt-in to the system with your personal contact information. Go to www.boisestate.edu and click the Opt-in button at the top of the page.

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.

Where: Chaffee Hall - Boerl Room
When: November 17, 2008
Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm
Cost: FREE

Where: Chaffee Hall - Boerl Room
When: December 1, 2008
Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm
Cost: FREE

Where: Towers Hall - Towers' Classroom
When: December 8, 2008
Time: 12:00-2:00pm
Cost: FREE

Business Majors: Spring course registration is HERE!

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

BOOKSTORE NOW HIRING
Looking for an on-campus job? The Bookstore is now hiring for temporary customer service positions @ $7.00/hr. Must be available to work through the winter break. Pick up an application at the storefront or on-line at www.boisestatebooks.com. Interviews are now in progress.



CAPS & GOWNS AVAILABLE
Attention Graduates: Caps & Gowns are available at the Bookstore now through Friday, December 19th. Get your cap and gown, announcements and note cards, diploma frames, and stoles of appreciation during regular business hours or order through the Bookstore's website at www.boisestatebooks.com.



Win a 42-inch LCD TV at BroncoTEC
Enter to win a Toshiba 42-inch LCD flatscreen TV at BroncoTEC, located in the Student Union across from Moxie Java. Enter to win a variety of weekly drawings for BroncoTEC technology prizes, as well as the 42-inch TV. The grand prize TV winner will be announced during the Fresno State game on November 28th.

Back Health Campaign
Learn ways to protect your back from injury. Come join our interactive booth displays in the SUB and Boise West Campus for more information and giveaways!
When: Monday, November 17 - Friday, November 21
Where: SUB, Boise West Campus


10 Highly Effective Eating Habits for Holiday Survival
Struggling with the usual holiday weight gain? Need strategies for a healthy holiday season? Join registered dietitian, Karen Mangum MS, RD, LD, for a lively discussion of her top ten habits for surviving the holiday food fests!
Instructor: Karen Mangum, MS, RD, LD
When: Tuesday, November 18, 12:00-1:00pm
Where: Forum (1st floor SUB)
Fee: None


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 tours offered by Health, Wellness and Counseling Services and WinCo Grocery Stores. Come learn about smart grocery shopping on a tight budget.
Instructor: Hilary Horton-Brown, RD, LD
When: Tuesday, November 18, 7:00pm
Where: WinCo, 110 East Myrtle Street, Boise
Fee: None


Knots and Other Trouble Spots
This highly interactive workshop is designed to instruct participants on massage and relaxation techniques that may be applied to specific areas of the body that are more prone to pain. Areas of focus will include neck, shoulders and lower back. Participants will learn to reduce pain by the introduction of trigger point therapy as a self-care tool for alleviating chronic pain caused by a variety of conditions. Trigger point therapy has been used for decades by doctors, pain specialists, and massage therapists to quickly stimulate the flow of oxygen and promote rapid pain reduction.
Instructor: Jennifer Aumeier, BS, CMT
When: Wednesday, November 19, 6:30-8:30pm
Where: Lookout Room (3rd floor SUB)
Fee: $15 per person, including instructional materials.
Special Instructions: Please wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothing. Attendants can either register with a friend or pair up with someone to practice the techniques presented.

CAMPUS REC GIFT PACKAGES
For details call (208) 426-1131 or click here.

Partnering with the Boise State Bookstore, we offer eight (8) fantastic gift packages that bundle great Bronco gear with some of Campus Recreation's favorite items and activities!

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OUTDOOR PROGRAM
For details call (208) 426-1946 or click here.

Teton Gravity Research - Ski/Snowboard Film Premier
Join us November 19 at the Special Events Center (1st floor SUB, far west end) for the Boise premier of TGR’s newest release "Under the Influence."

Route Setting
Registration continues until November 19 for the November 21 session and until December 3 for the December 5 session.

Idaho Department of Parks and Rec Park and Ski Program
On November 19, learn about Nordic ski and snowshoe opportunities just north of Idaho City.

Spring Semester Adventure Preview
On December 3, the Outdoor Program will present a slide show of our upcoming spring trips and programs.

Community Climb
Experience Community Climb on December 7.

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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
Registration continues until December 4 for the December 6 class.

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

12 Days of Fitness
Registration begins November 19 and continues until December 5.

Group Exercise Modified Schedule
The Group Exercise Modified Schedule runs on November 24, 25, 26, 28, and 29. There are no classes on November 27.

Endurance Rides
Registration begins on December 5 for the December 6 ride.

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

Massage 102
On December 2, learn additional skills necessary to give a relaxing, soothing, therapeutic massage.