PERFORMANCE - TONIGHT!!!!:
As part of the Global Expressions series at the Student Union, Ache Brasil will perform on Friday, April 17th at 8pm in the Student Union Special Events Center.

Cost:
Student/Seniors = $ 5.00, BSU Faculty/Staff/Alumni = $10.00, General Public = $15.00

Tickets are available at Select-A-Seat. You may order by phone at (208) 426-1494 or on the web at www.idahotickets.com. Tickets will be sold at the door if available. Free parking is available in the Liberal Arts, Library and Administration parking lots.


WORKSHOP:
Ache Brasil will offer a free Dance Workshop on Saturday, April 18th from 11am - 1:15pm in the Student Union Hatch Ballroom. The workshop includes an Introduction to Capoeira and Brazilian Dance.

Ache Brasil fuses music, dance, martial arts and breathtaking acrobatics, creating a dynamic, colorful, high energy extravaganza. This group, made up of six exceptional artists, exhibit a rare combination of authenticity and excellence in their work, which is unparalleled in North America. They are committed to presenting high quality performances which best exemplify Brazil's rich cultural heritage. Through educational outreach programs, they also use their art form to advocate multiculturalism and environmentalism.

finearts.boisestate.edu

Microsoft's latest Web browser, Internet Explorer 8, was recently released. The Office of Information Technology recommends you NOT install the update at this time. Internet Explorer 8 has already been determined to cause problems when viewing sites in Blackboard (more information is available on the Blackboard Web site blackboard.boisestate.edu).

Once all University systems have been tested and confirmed to work with Internet Explorer 8, the Office of Information Technology will provide information about upgrading.

For questions about Internet Explorer 8, please contact the OIT Help Desk at (208) (208) 426-4357, or send an e-mail to helpdesk@boisestate.edu .

Student Activities is hosting the annual Campus Awards Ceremony Wednesday, April 22 in the Jordan Ballroom. The doors open at 6:00 pm and the ceremony begins at 6:30 pm.

It's time to reveal those most worthy of recognition. You're invited to celebrate and witness the great unmasking of this year's honorees:

• Outstanding Student Organization of the Year
• Outstanding Student Organization Advisor of the Year
• Campus Boards' Honors
• Leadership Awards
• Greek Awards
• Marj Billings Award
• David S. Taylor Service to Students Award

Look for an invitation in your club mailbox, and encourage your fellow club members to attend to honor those individuals and student organizations that have gone above and beyond this year. The event is free and open to the public, but you must R.S.V.P. with the number in your party by Monday, April 20.

For more information or to R.S.V.P., please call Jennifer Stemple at (208) 426-3774.

Social Work Professor Bonnie Kenaley, in partnership with the Moyer Foundation, has created a new experiential learning course to help grieving children. The course, "Helping Bereaved Children," is a 3 unit class offered this summer to undergraduate juniors and seniors as well as graduate students in all disciplines.

The course runs from June 10 – August 16 and includes three class sessions, team meetings, and culminates with one weekend camp session in August. As the culminating activity in the class, students will attend Camp Erin in Donnelly and present an activity to camp staff, that can be incorporated into the children's healing process.

Students interested in registering for the course can find it listed in BroncoWeb under SOCWRK 497 or SOCWRK 597. For more information contact Dr. Kenaley at bonniekenaley@boisestate.edu.

Quartet New Generation
Student Union Classic Performance Series

When: Saturday, April 18th with performance at 8pm
Where: Special Events Center
Cost: Student/Seniors $5.00, BSU Faculty/Staff/Alumni $8.00, General Public $12.00

Hailed as "Four Recorder Virtuosos" by the New York Times, QNG took top honors at the 2004 Concert Artists Guild International Competition. QNG mesmerizes its audiences through inventive programming that juxtaposes contemporary and early music. Playing on upwards of 20 different recorders during the course of a typical performance, and with such high intensity and theatrical flair, the Quartet transports the listener into new sonic worlds, confirming the recorder's viability as a modern classical instrument.

Free parking available in the Library, Liberal Arts and Administration parking lots.

Tickets are available at Select-A-Seat. You may order by phone at (208) 426-1494 or on the web at www.idahotickets.com. Tickets will be sold at the door if available.

finearts.boisestate.edu

Attend 5 events and you can enter a raffle
to win a free mountain bike from George's Cycles
or a North Face Jacket

Saturday, April 18
9am-1pm Into the Streets (BSU Outdoor Amphitheatre behind the Hemingway Center)
12-9pm Earthfest (Idaho Botanical Garden)


Monday, April 20
10am-1pm Earth Week Kick-Off (SUB patio)
4-6pm Showing of "The Lorax" (Ahfong Room, 2nd floor SUB)


Tuesday, April 21
10am-1pm Alternative Transportation (Boise State Quad)
6-8pm Showing of "Who Killed the Electric Car?" (Barnwell Room, 2nd floor SUB)


Wednesday, April 22
8-9am Discussion with Sue Richards, DEQ Air Quality Analysis (Alexander Room, 2nd floor SUB)
10am-1pm Farmer's Market (Boise State Quad)
2-3pm Sustainable Cooking Workshop (Jordan Ballroom, 2nd floor SUB)


Thursday, April 23
10am-1pm Alternative Energy (Boise State Quad)
12:15-1:30pm Alternative Energy Panel Discussion (Brink Room, 2nd floor SUB)


Friday, April 24
10am-1pm Take Back the Tap (Boise State Quad)
12:40-1:30pm Alternative Energy Panel Discussion (The Forum, 1st floor SUB)
6:30-8:30pm Trashin Show (Jordan Ballroom, 2nd floor SUB)


Saturday April 25
10am-1pm Nature Hike (Meet at the Boise State Quad)


For more information about the schedule go to:
www.boisestate.edu/news/update/2009/04142009/continued/earthweek.html
or call the Volunteer Services Board Office
at (208) 426-4240

The Committee for the President's Writing Awards is pleased to announce the 2009 winners.

A full list of the winners and the titles of their essays can be found on the President's Writing Awards website at: www.boisestate.edu/president/writingawards

The Committee would like to thank all of the students who submitted their essays this year!

Unite with survivors, advocates and allies in your community to SPEAK OUT against Sexual Assault on Friday, April 17th at 7:30pm.

Join us at the Family Advocacy Center and Education Services (FACES) building at 417 S. 6th Street in downtown Boise. Events begin with a rally. Speakers include a former coordinator of the Women’s Center; the director of Men Today Men Tomorrow; and a Boise State student. Information will be made available on Idaho sexual assault statistics, deconstructing attitudes that perpetuate violence, the role of men in speaking out against sexual assault, violence prevention and survivorship. Participants are then invited to a march up Capitol Blvd to demonstrate your support for survivors. A gender-specific sharing circle will form at Capitol Park to give a voice to your experiences of sexual assault in a safe, confidential setting after the rally and march. Trained professionals will be on hand to facilitate discussion.

If you have any questions, please contact us at the Women's Center! (208) 426-4259 or e-mail us at womenscenter@boisestate.edu.

Stop by and get a free depression screening and learn more about symptoms, prevention and resources on campus to help with mental health concerns. Also see an amazingly beautiful, touching, and sorrowful display of 1100 carnations that represent so many lives lost to suicide on campuses across the nation each year.

When: Monday, April 27
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Quad
Cost: FREE

Sponsored by: Active Minds, Inc. and BSU Health, Wellness and Counseling Services
Questions: E-mail: albertvarela@u.boisestate.edu or lynseygates@u.boisestate.edu

Would you like the opportunity to hit a professor in the face with a pie?
If yes, please come join this fun event and throw some pies at your choice of 6 different psychology professors!

When: Wednesday, April 22nd
Time: 10am-3pm
Location: Quad
Cost: $3 for 1 pie or $5 for 2 pies
Sponsored by: Psi Chi

The Boise State University International Programs Office is pleased to announce that the deadline for summer 2009 study abroad programs has been extended. Don't miss this great opportunity to travel to AND gain academic credit in over 15 different countries! Please see our website for a full list of the countries and programs offered: international.boisestate.edu/content.asp?cat=3&id=30

Where do you want to be this summer?
All summer programs have amazing fieldtrips for student participants.
Do you want to relax on the French Basque coast?
How about visiting the Great Wall of China,
walking the streets of a medieval Italian city
or seeing Costa Rican rainforests?
Wherever you want to study, we have a program that is right for you!

Remember, there are still spots open in many of our summer programs, so contact our office as soon as possible to reserve your place in one of these exciting summer study sessions! (The deadline is April 28th for sessions starting in July).

Contact International Programs at (208) 426-3652 or studyabroad@boisestate.edu for more information. Our website is: international.boisestate.edu

This summer the College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs is offering, two - 3 unit urban studies classes, each in an intensive week long format.

"Boise Part I: History, Politics and Policy" runs June 15-19
"Boise Part II: City, Suburb, and Region" runs July 6-10

The courses are offered for graduate or undergraduate credit, and are crosslisted in communication, criminal justice, history, political science, sociology, and social work.

For more information contact Chris Blanchard at (208) 426-1333 or at cblanch@boisestate.edu

American Stars In Concert
Featuring four finalists from past seasons of American Idol
Friday, April 24th @ 8:00pm
Morrison Center

BSU student ticket prices are $15 (Select-a-Seat fees not included). Tickets must be purchased at the Morrison Center box office. Box office hours are 10am to 4pm, Monday - Friday. Student ID is required.

The "American Stars in Concert: Spring Break" tour will feature a combination of four of the top ten American Idol finalists from previous seasons. These Idols will take to the stage for an exciting night of solo, duet and ensemble performances.

Scheduled to appear are:

Carly Smithson (Season 7)
Carly's Myspace Profile

Melinda Doolittle, (Season 6)
melindadoolittle.com

Jon Peter Lewis (Season 3, from Rexburg, ID)
www.jonpeterlewis.com

Rickey Smith (Season 2)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzUdfEkrYHU&NR=1

FREE Self Defense Training!

Thursday, April 30th
11:00am - 1:00pm
Hatch C/D (2nd floor, Student Union)
Instructor: Lt. Randy Roper, Boise Police Department

To Register:
E-mail Angie Zirschky, BSU Learning and Development, at angiezirschky@boisestate.edu or call (208) 426-2936

This session will cover:

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

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

Visit the Bookstore for SENIOR SALUTE Graduation Fair
Congratulations Graduates! Visit the Bookstore for all of your graduation needs during the third annual 2009 Senior Salute Graduation Fair on Monday, April 20th and Tuesday, April 21st from 11am – 3pm. Find all of your graduation needs in one stop, including caps and gowns, personalized announcements, diploma frames, graduation gifts, and stoles of appreciation. Also attend the fair to answer any last-minute questions of the representatives from the Registrars Office, Alumni Association, Campus Recreation Center, Career Center, Grad School, BroncoTEC, Liberty Mutual and Help Markets Insurance.

Don’t forget to film your shout-outs! Thank your family or anyone who has supported you through your endeavors at Boise State University. Shout-outs will be filming in the Bookstore April 20-23 from 11am-3pm and will play as your family and friends arrive to Taco Bell Arena for graduation on May 16th.

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Celebrate Earth Day – Wednesday, April 22nd
Help the Bookstore keep the earth "green" and celebrate Earth Day by stopping by our table in the SUB's atrium from 11am to 3pm. We'll let you know what we're doing to reduce our carbon footprint and if you share what you're doing we'll give you a free re-usable Chico shopping bag. While you're there, check out the products we offer as part of our "green" assortment of merchandise such as recycled T-shirts, paper, pens and books all about becoming and staying earth friendly.

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.

FRESH AIR ADVOCATES PRESENTS: CAMPUS CLEAN UP DAY TO SUPPORT SMOKE FREE CAMPUS

Campus Clean UP Day
Help clean up cigarette butts around campus and welcome a smoke-free campus for Fall 2009! Meet outside the Health & Wellness Center at 10:00 am sharp! All Fresh Air Advocates involved will receive FREE T-shirts, refreshments, and a chance to be featured on our Smoke Free Campus website!!! Sign up now and help make this a success!! Click here for more information.
When: Saturday, April 18, 10:00am-1:00pm
Where: Health & Wellness Center Parking Lot
(Located on University and Chrisway, across from the Brady Parking Garage)
For More Information: Contact Jenn Summers,
            jennifer_summ@hotmail.com

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: Tuesday, April 21, 7:00pm
Where: WinCo, 110 East Myrtle Street, Boise
Fee: None

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: Wednesday, April 22, 10:00am-2:00pm
Where: Farnsworth Room, SUB
Fee: None
For More Information: Contact Karla West, kwest@boisestate.edu

Graphic Design Internship Opportunity!
The graphic design intern is responsible for the production and the creation of promotional materials at the request of the Health, Wellness and Counseling Staff. The graphic design intern provides a consistent standard of work and is responsible for creation of promotional material, which is creative and attractive, while also committed to Health, Wellness and Counseling Services identity.
Application Deadline: May 1
For More Information: www.boisestate.edu/healthservices/internships

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

Endurance Rides
Registration begins on April 18 for the April 19 ride and on May 1 for the May 2 ride.

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

Wrap Up Meeting
Wrap Up Meetings happen on April 30 and May 6.

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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 April 23 for the April 25 class and on April 29 for the May 1 class.

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

Community Climb
Discount climbing for community members on April 19 and 26.

Drop-in Kayak Roll Sessions
Practice your kayak roll and paddle techniques. Sessions happen on April 22 and 29.

Ridge to Rivers Evening Hike
Spend the evening in some of the most beautiful areas in our region. Registration continues until April 24.

Route Setting
Registration continues until April 29 for this part of the Skills Series.

Wilderness First Responder
Wilderness First Responder is the industry standard for wilderness medical training. Registration continues until May 1.

Finals Whitewater Rafting - Payette
Join us for a fun day of whitewater rafting on the Payette River. Registration continues until May 1.

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

Softball Tournament
Registration continues until April 20.

Golf Classic Tournament
Registration continues until April 27.