Monday, February 2, 2009 is the last day to waive out of the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP).

As required by the Idaho State Board of Education, full fee paying students enrolled in 8 or more credits, all intercollegiate athletes, and all international students must be enrolled in a medical insurance plan. Boise State University will automatically enroll each student in SHIP and add the insurance premium to their financial account once they have registered for 8 or more credits each semester. Students who provide proof of continuous enrollment in an alternative US-based health insurance plan with comparable benefits are able to waive out of their SHIP coverage.

Students eligible to waive out of SHIP must file their waiver on-line by logging on to BroncoWeb. Upon completion of the waiver process, each student should print a copy of the receipt for his or her records. The waiver must be filed each fall and spring term. If you need any assistance or have questions regarding the waiver process, please contact the SHIP office before the waiver deadline at (208) 426-2158.

The Special Olympics Global Youth Rally will bring together youth with and without intellectual disabilities for an inspiring and motivational event that will generate awareness among youth around the world about Special Olympics and people with intellectual disabilities. Celebrity supporters with and without disability will host a two-hour interactive show that will combine exciting ways of addressing key issues of tolerance and acceptance. The rally will be a fast-paced, multi-media event.

When: Monday, February 9
Time: 10am-noon
Where: Taco Bell Arena, use Entrance 3 or 2
Cost: Free! Everyone is welcome
Registration: You don't have to register to attend
            but you'll be helping Special Olympics plan by registering at
www.active.com/framed/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1665201
Contact: youth@specialolympics.org

For information on other campus participation opportunities see www.boisestate.edu/specialolympics

The spring 2009 Student Organization Fair will be held on February 3 and 4 in the SUB Atrium, the new expansion area.

Organization Fairs are a great opportunity to showcase your club and speak with interested students! Not in a club? Stop on by to learn more about joining one. For the organizations participating, there will be a $100 cash prize for the best decorated booth and a $100 prize to the booth that best decorates using the this semester’s theme of "tropical vacation".

Applications are available online at clubs.boisestate.edu/forms and at the Student Organizations Office (2nd floor SUB - in the new expansion area above Boise River Cafe). Applications are due by 5pm on Friday, January 30th. You can turn your application in to either the Student Organizations Desk, Student Activities front desk, or e-mail it to Jennifer Stemple at jenniferstemple@boisestate.edu.

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.

Study abroad this summer or fall!

Summer 2009 deadline: Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Fall 2009 deadline: Wednesday, April 15, 2009

As a Boise State student you can study overseas, use your federal financial aid, and earn Boise State credit!

Call (208) 426-3652 to schedule an appointment to learn more!
international.boisestate.edu

The Writing Center Opens!

Yes, it's true, the Boise State Writing Center will open for spring semester on Monday, January 26th. The Writing Center is a free service for all students, a place where you can find support for all of your writing efforts. We have a fantastic group of consultants ready to talk with you about your work, and we are able to work with you at any stage of the writing process: brainstorming, revising, editing. All our consultations are done by appointment, and you may either call or walk in to schedule one—Liberal Arts Building, Room 200, phone (208) 426-1298—or you can make an appointment on-line: www.boisestate.edu/wcenter.

We also offer e-mail consultations for writers. Please see our web page for more information: www.boisestate.edu/wcenter/email.html.

We hope you stop by the Center this semester to talk with us about your work.

The Boise State Writing Center-Make Us Central to Your Writing!

STUDENT DISCOUNT

For Fred Meyer Broadway In Boise production of THE PAJAMA GAME

Tuesday, February 3rd at 7:30pm
Morrison Center
$16.75 per ticket (includes all fees)

The seats for these tickets are located in the upper mezzanine and are available only at the Morrison Center box office. Box office hours are 10:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. Student ID is required.

Based on Richard Bissell's novel, "7 1/2 Cents," THE PAJAMA GAME tells the story of Babe, a feisty employee representative who finds her match in the pajama shop superintendent, Sid. Overflowing with pajamas, love, singing and conflicts between the labor union and the management, the real story is the seven-and-a-half-cents-per-hour raise the pajama factory workers are demanding to keep their salaries comparable with other garment-workers pay.

As the new semester gets underway, I would like to remind everyone about the Returning Women's Mentor Program. If you know of, or are a woman who would like to be part of the program as a mentor, please contact Jamie Lange, the coordinator of the program at (208) 426-5390 or jamielange@boisestate.edu.

The program is designed to pair women who are returning to college after a break in their education with women who have successfully returned and who can help the new students adjust to life on campus. This program is very important and we are in need of mentors. Please take the time to ponder whether you are or know of women who would like to participate in this terrific program.

Now available for students!

We are offering Academic Makeovers to the Boise State University population. These are individualized one-on-one appointments with a study skills expert. We will find your strengths and give you the resources to improve your weaknesses. This program is one hour. You will walk out of the appointment with a plan of action for the semester.

For a consultation appointment, e-mail Tutorial Services at tutoring@boisestate.edu or call (208) 426-5436. Make sure you include your name and student ID number.

FREE TUTORING!
Academic Enhancement offers free tutoring in Math, Art History, Economics, Biology, Chemistry, Nursing, Physics and Philosophy.

Visit us at tutoring.boisestate.edu to learn more!

The Frank Church Institute at Boise State University today announced that Carolyn Buck Luce will be the keynote speaker at the Frank Church Conference on "Change: America’s Challenges for the New Administration" Feb. 2.

Buck Luce is a well-known figure in the financial world as senior partner at Ernst & Young, one of the world's major financial and consulting firms, in New York.

The 25th annual Frank Church Conference will feature a number of experts from around the country who will address the challenges of the Obama administration. In addition to Buck Luce, speakers include:

• Frederick A.O. Schwarz, Jr., senior counsel at the Brennan Center for Justice, New York University
• Ambassador William G. Miller, senior fellow, Woodrow Wilson International Center
• Adam Clymer, former New York Times journalist
• Barbara Morgan, former astronaut and Distinguished Educator in Residence, Boise State
• Gregory Raymond, Frank Church Professor of International Relations, Boise State
• David Adler, professor of political science, Idaho State University
• Stephen Shaw, professor of political science, Northwest Nazarene University
• Caroline Heldman, assistant professor of politics, Occidental College

Buck Luce is a senior partner in the Global Accounts Group at Ernst & Young LLP, and the practice leader responsible for coordinating the E&Y worldwide relationships with global pharmaceutical corporations in the areas of risk, tax, human capital and transaction solutions.

Prior to joining Ernst & Young, Buck Luce spent 17 years in lending, investment banking, consulting and government service where she was involved in a diverse range of capital market activities for both public and private companies in a wide variety of industries. She started her career working for the U.S. State Department in the Soviet Union, stationed in Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Moscow.

The day-long conference will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Boise State Student Union Jordan Ballroom with the keynote address at 7:30 p.m. All the sessions (except for the luncheon and reception) will be free and open to the public.
The Frank Church Institute was established in 1982 as the Frank Church Chair of Public Affairs at Boise State University to honor the achievements and to carry forward the principles of the late U.S. Sen. Frank Church of Idaho. The goal of the Frank Church Institute is to build the endowment to fully fund the Frank Church Chair of Public Affairs, the annual Frank Church conferences and proposed Frank Church scholarships at Boise State.

For further information, please contact Garry Wenske, executive director, The Frank Church Institute (208) 426-2941, or garrywenske@boisestate.edu.

Don't forget about your chance to earn credits while you help with the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games. Take a videography shoot or edit workshop (or both) and learn a new skill or brush up on an old one. All experience levels are welcome and all majors are welcome. SIGN UP NOW!

Mandatory pre-games training labs for shooting video are Tuesday, January 27 OR Saturday, January 31. Mandatory pre-games training labs for editing video are Thursday, January 29 OR Saturday, January 31.

Go to www.boisestate.edu/specialolympics/workshops.shtml to learn more. Then go to BroncoWeb to get registered for the workshops. This is a great chance to learn, have fun and have a positive impact on individual lives.

The opening reception for "Silver Lining: Recent Drawings and a New Installation by Angie Zielinski" will be Friday, January 30 from 6-8pm.

Zielinski is a cross-disciplinary artist, pulling from the influence of abstraction while exploring the possibilities of installation.

The exhibit runs through Tuesday, February 17
Location: Visual Arts Center Gallery 2 in the Hemingway Center
Cost: Free

For more information, (208) 426-3994

This exhibition, initiated and coordinated by student Nick Sutfin, addresses many of the important issues surrounding global climate change.

The opening reception will take place on Thursday, January 29th, 4:30-6:30pm
The exhibit will run through Monday, February 16
Location: Student Union Gallery
Cost: Free

For more information, call (208) 426-1999

Tuesday, January 27
5:30-7:00pm
Student Union Hatch B Ballroom
Free

In 1999, undercover narcotics agent Thomas Coleman executed one of the biggest drug stings in Texas history. Coleman and his drug task force arrested 46 Tulia residents on charges of suspected drug dealing. Thirty-nine were African American. Years later, suspicions rose about the credibility of Coleman’s testimony and cracks began to show. "Tulia, Texas" is the story of a small town's search for justice.

For information, call (208) 426-5950

The Boise State Women's Center created the Larry Selland Humanitarian Award in 1997 in honor of Dr. Larry G. Selland, former Dean, Executive Vice President and Interim President of Boise State University. Dr. Selland died of cancer in 1996. Dr. Selland was a tireless advocate for diversity on our campus and was an early supporter of the Women's Center. This award honors those men and women who exemplify Dr. Selland's caring nature, his compassion, his integrity and his encouragement to women and people of color. Two awards are given each year, one for a student and one for a faculty or staff member.

We are now inviting the BSU student, faculty and staff members to submit nominations for the 2009 Awards. All nominations must be received in the Women's Center no later than 5:00pm on Monday, February 2. Send letters of nomination to: Larry Selland Award Committee, Women's Center, 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725-1335. For more information on what to include in your nomination, or to submit your nomination online, go to womenscenter.boisestate.edu

Award recipients and all nominees will be joined by their guests to celebrate their achievements at the Selland Awards Ceremony Breakfast on March 14th. For more information, please call the Women's Center at (208) 426-4259.

Featuring Jacky Grimshaw, vice president for policy, transportation and communications at Chicago's Center for Neighborhood Technology. Urban sprawl and overdependence on automobiles cripples the smart-growth attempts to build affordable housing. Grimshaw relates the problem of urban congestion to the demand for affordable housing.

Thursday, February 5
Rose Room, downtown Boise (718 W. Idaho Street)
5:30pm
Free admission
For more information, call (208) 426-3701

Application is 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)
   
   January 23, Friday at 3:00pm - Keiser Hall
   January 27, Tuesday at 7:30pm - Towers Hall
   January 28, Wednesday at 7:30pm - Keiser Hall
   

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

APPPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, February 6, on-line at housing.boisestate.edu.

Contact Phone: (208) 447-1001

Take Control - A proven weight loss program that works!
Whether you’re working alone or in a group, we’ve got the tools to help you Take Control, once and for all, of your eating habits and your weight. Learn what is keeping you from achieving your goals. Work with your body’s natural signals rather than against them. Combine and balance your foods to keep blood sugar and blood fats in control.
The 12-week program includes:
· 12 sessions
· Face-to-face sessions (Jan 27; Feb 3, 17; Mar 3, 17, 31 and Apr 14)
· E-mail sessions (Feb 10, 24; Mar 10, 24 and Apr 7)
· Personalized healthy meal plan
· Food combining strategies to curb cravings and control daily blood sugar
· Guided grocery store tour (March 3)
· Solutions for dining out decisions and dinner-time dilemmas
· Take Control notebook and food journal
· Exclusive online food tracking program
Instructor: Karen Mangum, MS, RD, LD
When: Tuesdays, 12:00pm, beginning January 27, 2009
Where: Please check the SUB kiosk the day of the event for room location
Fee: $159 per person
For More Information: Wellness Services at (208) 426-5686 or wellness@boisestate.edu



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: Campus Dietician
When: Wednesday, February 4, 7:00pm
Where: WinCo, 110 East Myrtle Street, Boise
Fee: None

SUE CHEW AT THE REC
Sue Chew, Idaho State Representative for District 17 will be here every
Tuesday and Thursday from 7:15am-8:30am until March 31, 2009.
For details call (208) 426-5674 or e-mail her at schew@house.idaho.gov.

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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.

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

Van Driver Safety Training
Van Driver Safety Training happens on January 29.

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OUTDOOR PROGRAM
For details call (208) 426-1946 or click here. Bogus Basin Ski Nights
Registration continues until January 25.

Spring Semester Pass
Whether you are a beginner or an expert, we have an adventure for you.

Try Climbing Week
Try Climbing Week happens from January 27 until January 29.

Avalanche Awareness
Registration continues until January 30.

Wilderness First Aid
Registration continues until January 30.

Community Climb
Experience Community Climb on January 25, February 1, and February 8.

Climbing Skills Series - Advanced Climbing Techniques
Registration continues until February 2.

Climbing Skills Series - Route Setting
Registration continues until February 4.

Snowshoeing and Sledding
Registration continues until February 6.

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

Self Defense
This session of Self Defense happens on February 5.

Hundred Thousand Pound Club
Registration continues until February 6.

Endurance Rides
Registration begins on February 7 for the February 8 ride.

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

Racquetball League, 4-on-4 Volleyball League, and 5-on-5 Basketball League
Registration continues until February 2.

Bowling League
Registration begins January 26 and continues until February 9.

Floor Hockey Tournament
Registration begins February 2 and continues until February 16.

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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 January 29 for the January 31 class and until February 5 for the February 7 class.