Celebrate your academic success and new beginning!

All commencement details can be found at:
www.boisestate.edu/provost/commencement/index.shtml

Click here for the Final Exam Schedule - Fall 2008

The first floor of the Albertson's Library will be open continuously ( 24 / 7 ) during finals week for study and research from:
10:00am Sunday, December 14th
through
6:00pm on Thursday, December 18th

Library staff and a Boise Police security will be on hand.

Coffee is provided, courtesy of Student Activities each evening for as long as it lasts.

Summer schedule can be found at: library.boisestate.edu/hours

As finals week approaches, don't forget the activities and events Boise State brings you during Finals Relief! Enjoy increased library hours, specials at the campus food courts, study putty in the SUB, and lots of stress-relieving events!

Sunday - December 14
Late Night in the Library
Night Owl Breakfast

Monday - December 15
Free Coffee, Hot Chocolate and Tea
Free Massages
Yoga
Ping Pong and fun study breaks
Cram Snacks
Late Night in the Library

Tuesday - December 16
Wake-up Yoga
Free Coffee, Hot Chocolate and Tea
PiYoga
Ping Pong and fun study breaks
Free Massages
Cram Snacks
Late Night in the Library

Wednesday - December 17
Free Coffee, Hot Chocolate and Tea
Free Massages
Kickboxing
Yoga
Ping Pong and fun study breaks
Cram Snacks
Late Night in the Library

Thursday - December 18
Wake-up Yoga
Free Coffee, Hot Chocolate and Tea
PiYoga
Ping Pong and fun study breaks

Friday - December 19
Finals Relief Hot Springs Trip


For a full schedule of events and other finals week specials, check out http://bsuevents.com/finalsrelief.html

FINALS WEEK SPECIALS -
Table Rock Café will have expanded hours on December 14th to offer "Late Night Breakfast" as a finals relief, from 9:00pm - 11:00pm. There will be prizes, giveaways, surprises, etc., so join us to re-fuel your stomach and for some relief during finals! (2nd floor, Student Union)

Grille Works and C3 (Cstore) at the Interactive Learning Center are expanding their hours on December 15, 16 and 17 to Midnight! Come visit us for fuel and study groups as we say goodbye to one more semester at BSU!


WINTER BREAK HOURS OF OPERATION:
Please make note of these changes for December 19th - January 19th at the following campus locations:

Closed Locations:

• SUB: Freshens, Mai Thai, Snake River Grill (Renovations) and Chicago Connection
• ILC: Java City, Sandwich Zone, Grill Works, Zoca, Bene and the CStore (C3)
• Education Building: Subway
• MPC Building: Dawson Taylor

Modified Hours:

SUB: Moxie Java Dec 19: 7:30A - 4P Dec 20 - 28: Closed Dec 29: 7:30A - 1:30P Dec 30: 7:30A - 4P Dec 31: 7:30A-1:30P Jan 1: Closed Jan 2: 9A - 1P Jan 3-4: Closed Jan 5: 7:30A - 4P Jan 6-9: 7:30A - 2P Jan 10-11: Closed Jan 12-16: 7:30A - 2P Jan 17: REGULAR HOURS 8A - 5P Jan 18: REGULAR HOURS 11A - 9P Jan 19: 7:30A - 2P SUB: Tortilla Fresca Dec 19-Jan 11: Closed Jan 12-16: 11A - 2P Jan 17-19: Closed

SUB: Fresh Express (CStore) Dec 19: 8A - 4P Dec 20-29: Closed Dec 30: 8A - 4P Dec 31-Jan 4: Closed Jan 5-9: 8A - 3P Jan 10-11: Closed Jan 12-16: 8A - 3P Jan 17: REGULAR HOURS 8A - 5P Jan 18: REGULAR HOURS 11A - 9P Jan 19: 11A - 9P Library: Starbucks Dec 19-Jan 5: Closed Jan 6-9: 7:30A - 2P Jan 10-11: Closed Jan 12-16: 7:30A - 2P Jan 17-18: Closed Jan 19: 7:30A-2P

Regular hours will resume at all locations after January 19th. Bookmark this site to stay up to date with schedules, menus, news and more: www.boisestate.campusdish.com.

Boise State University prepares tax statements for our students every January reflecting the amounts billed for qualified tuition and related expenses and the amount of scholarships awarded during the previous calendar year. The 1098-T tax form is sent out on or before January 31 by US Mail to the mailing address you have on file at BSU. You will need this form to take either the tuition and fees deduction or claim an education credit on Form 1040 or 1040A for the qualified tuition and related expense that were actually paid in 2007.

A feature in the new BroncoWeb Student Center allows you to view past-year's
1098-T forms electronically. And, if you grant consent to receive all your 1098-T forms electronically, you will be allowed to access your 1098-T form earlier than students receiving a paper copy. Additionally, you are helping Boise State be environmentally friendly by limiting the amount of paper products used to print our 1098-T form and enclosures. Please be aware that if you signed up for this option previously (on the old BroncoWeb), you need to sign up again to make it effective for the new BroncoWeb system.

You can sign up for the electronic version now on Broncoweb at broncoweb.boisestate.edu and then follow these instructions:

- Select Student Center
- Click on the "other financial..." dropdown under the Finances section
- Select View 1098-T
- Select "Grant Consent" and follow the instructions

If you have any questions, please call the Payment & Disbursement Center at 426-1212 or e-mail sfinfo@boisestate.edu.

The Volunteer Services Board, in partnership with Better World Books, is hosting a book drive.

Please donate your used textbooks that you do not need, the 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 through December 17th. With your help, we can make a change in the world and show what some Bronco Spirit can do!

Take a videography workshop!

Department of Communication is offering four (4) 1-credit videography workshops. Two of the workshops are focused on shooting video, two on editing that video. You may enroll in one, two, three, or all four workshops. ALL majors are welcome.

Go to www.boisestate.edu/specialolympics/workshops.shtml to learn more. Then register for the workshop(s), learn a new skill, and have fun while you help Special Olympics.

Put your thinking cap on and help us name the new Student Union dining facility!
(Table Rock Cafe is currently on the 2nd floor)

The winner receives an iPod and 2 weeks of free lunch at the new facility!

Winning might be as easy as one e-mail away!

Please submit your ideas, name and phone number to renaewalter@boisestate.edu

The chosen new facility name will be revealed during the grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony at 11:15am on January 20th. The new facility will be located on the first floor of the Student Union in the new expansion area.

Good luck!

Bring your kids to see cool, wacky "magic tricks" (chemistry experiments) performed by BSU chemistry faculty, followed by hands-on activities and refreshments!

A fun, FREE family event!

When: Friday, Dec. 12
Time: 6:30-7:30 (Demo), 7:30 and on (Activities and Goodies)
Where: Math/Geoscience Building, Rm. 113

FREE parking in general parking lot between parking garage and Morrison Center building.

Sponsored by: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and the BSU Chemistry Club, chemistry.boisestate.edu
Contact: Lisa Young, (208) 841-8587, lisayoung@u.boisestate.edu

Application Process Underway for 2009 - 2010 Academic Year
- Resident Assistant (Residence Halls)
- Community Assistant (Apartments)

CAs and RAs provide strong leadership to the communities where they live. They connect students to resources on campus and create opportunities for campus involvement. Staff members plan activities and events that support students' development, academic goals, and social needs.

The Application Process is complete by doing ALL of the following:

1. Submit on-line application (housing.boisestate.edu)
2. Submit 2 references (on-line reference forms or pdf)
3. Meet minimum qualifications
   (2.3 GPA, 12 college credits completed, BSU student status)
4. Attend one mandatory informational session (dates and times listed below)
   
   Dec 10, 7:30pm Suites
   Dec 11, 7:30pm Keiser
   Jan 22, 7:30pm Keiser
   Jan 23, 3:00pm Keiser
   Jan 27, 7:30pm Towers
   Jan 28, 7:30pm Keiser
   

Attendance at one information session is required for all RA/CA applicants

Applications are due Friday, February 6, on-line at housing.boisestate.edu

Contact Phone: (208) 447-1001

Students interested in a career in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering are invited to apply for the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship.

The scholarship award covers eligible expenses up to a maximum of $7,500 per year. Junior scholarship recipients can expect to receive a maximum of two years of support. Senior scholarship recipients are eligible for a maximum of one year of support.

To be eligible, a student must be a current full-time sophomore or junior pursuing a baccalaureate degree, have a B average or equivalent, stand in the upper fourth of the class, and be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or U.S. national, who will pursue a career in above-mentioned careers.

For more information interested sophomores and juniors should contact Dr. Craig Hemmens, Director of the Honors College, by Wednesday, December 17, 2008. He can be reached at (208) 426-3251, or Room J-10 in Driscoll Hall. E-mails may be sent to rhughes@boisestate.edu.

All applications and supporting documentation must be submitted to the Goldwater Foundation Board of Trustees by January 30, 2009.

Could you use $1000+ to help pay for your education?

You could receive scholarship money for your service and/or practicum hours through the Students in Service program. Keep reading to find out how easy it is!

WHAT IS THE "STUDENTS IN SERVICE" PROGRAM?
"Students in Service" is a part-time AmeriCorps program that offers scholarships to college students who participate in community service.

WHAT ACTIVITIES QUALIFY?

• Service-Learning hours
• Non-paid, academic internships with a service-focus
• Practicum hours, such as social work, nursing, counseling, firefighting, etc.
• Community service in the areas of education, public safety, environmental initiatives, homeland security, and human services
• Federal or State-funded community work study positions with a service focus (the only eligible paid positions)
• Most volunteer work, including tutoring, mentoring, stream restoration, volunteer recruitment, etc.

HOW LARGE A SCHOLARSHIP CAN I EARN?

• 300 hours of service = $1000
• 450 hours of service = $1250
• 900 hours of service = $2362

HOW DO I GET STARTED?

• Log on to: www.studentsinservice.org
• Complete the brief online Pre-Service Orientation
• Attend the In-Person Orientation. Contact Jennifer Pope at
  jenniferpope@boisestate.edu or (208) 426-5934 to schedule
• Enroll in the program
• Serve your community
• Receive a scholarship! Money can be used to pay off student loans or to pay for tuition and is good for 7 years.

There are limited number of scholarships available, so don't wait! Contact Jennifer Pope at jenniferpope@boisestate.edu or (208) 426-5934 if you have any questions.

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

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

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

Endurance Rides
Registration begins on December 13 for the December 14 class.

Group Exercise Modified Schedule
The Group Exercise Modified Schedule runs December 15 until December 20 and again from January 2 until January 19. No classes will be held between December 20 and January 2.

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

Route Setting
Registration continues until December 10 for the December 12 session

Finals Relief Hot Springs Trip
Registration continues until December 12.