Earth Day is Monday, April 22, and many at Boise State are looking for ways to continue to make a positive impact on the environment. Significant environmental change can be fostered through small efforts at home and at work, such as switching to energy-efficient light bulbs or printing documents only when absolutely necessary. One product we use every day at work and at play, however, often is overlooked – the rechargeable battery. Rechargeable batteries are found in cell phones, laptop computers, cordless power tools, camcorders, digital cameras and more. Hundreds of millions of rechargeable batteries and cell phones are retired each year, and often they end up in the notorious “junk” drawer or worse – in the trash – because we may be unsure how to dispose of them. Since 2010, Boise State University has partnered with the Call2Recycle program to provide an easy solution that keeps rechargeable batteries out of landfills and protects natural resources. You can do your part on Earth Day and every day by dropping off... ...
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A total of 2,298 participants brought their Bronco best last Saturday to race Boise State football coach Chris Petersen in the sixth annual Beat Coach Pete Scholarship Run/Walk presented by Health and Recreation, Bronco Athletics and the United Dairymen of Idaho. The goal of the race is to generate as much money as possible for the general student scholarship fund at Boise State while also challenging participants to “Beat Pete” to the finish line. Coach Petersen donated an additional $5 for each of the 1,000 racers who beat his time of 27 minutes, resulting in a $5,000 payout this year. When combined with the registration fees and additional donations, this year’s Beat Coach Pete Scholarship Run/Walk raised $35,000 for the Boise State general scholarship fund. The race has raised more than $173,000 in emergency funding scholarships to Boise State students since its inception. Save the date — next year’s event has been set for Saturday, April 12. ...
Read More →Boise State University is the first in Idaho to provide pay-by-phone parking service. With the implementation of Parkmobile’s mobile applications for the iPhone, Android, Windows 7 and Blackberry smartphones, students, faculty, staff and visitors are now able to pay for parking at any meter or garage on campus with their smartphone. Additionally, Boise State is the first university to offer Near Field Communication (NFC) capability. Users simply wave or tap their smartphone on any of the NFC-enabled stickers on the meters and signs in the garages to instantly access the parking application, making paying for parking more convenient. By registering at www.parkmobile.com and downloading the mobile application, parking customers can use the application, the Internet, QR code or NFC sticker, or call toll free 1-877-727-5993, to pay for parking. These options can be found on Boise State meters and signs at the pay stations in the garages. After setting up an account, customers can immediately start using the system with their registered mobile phone. They also can select the option to receive... ...
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Boise State Professor of Literacy Dr. Anne Gregory has been President of the Faculty Senate for two years. Gregory has worked on project after project to help the faculty get its voice heard among administrators and students. “(The Faculty Senate) is a tool by which the faculty participates. I believe in participatory democracy, but for that we need to participate,” Gregory said. She has done her share by leading the senate along with current Vice President Dr. Stephen Crowley. Crowley notes that the senate may not be big politics, but it is just as vital to our campus. “It’s like politics with a lowercase “P.” It’s a significant service commitment,” Crowley said. Faculty members have three responsibilities: teaching, research and service. Their time often ends up being divided into 40 percent teaching, 40 percent research and service 20 percent. Over the past term, the senate has accomplished revising its constitution and addressing issues like tenure and academic freedom. In addition, the senate has helped facilitate the shift from the Core... ...
Read More →The Mary Ellen Ryder Linguistics Lab will be dedicated in a ceremony on Friday, April 19. The evening ceremony and dessert reception will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the lobby of the Simplot/Micron Building (between the Education and the old Business buildings). Following a short program and dedication ceremony, guests are welcome to join English faculty members for an evening of song and music in Ryder’s honor. The entire campus community is invited to attend the dedication and reception. To RSVP, follow this link http://bit.ly/12MNwMo or call 426-4236. Ryder was a beloved professor of linguistics in Boise State’s Department of English from 1988 until her tragic death in August 2008. In her 20 years at Boise State, she inspired thousands of students, teaching them the intricacies of how language works and modeling an intense passion for learning — a passion that her former students cite again and again as they talk about the impact she had on their lives. Many of her students became (or already were) teachers and parents, and the insights... ...
Read More →Boise State welcomes the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) to campus beginning April 16 for its annual week long board of directors meeting. Approximately 70 participants from the United States and several programs abroad will attend meetings hosted by Boise State’s International Learning Opportunities. USAC was established by Boise State University and the University of Nevada, Reno, in 1982, and Boise State serves on the consortium board. USAC provides university students with affordable, valuable study abroad programs and contributes to the internationalization of universities in the U.S. and abroad; USAC currently has 41 program locations in 26 countries; many locations are unique to USAC. Students from any university are welcome to participate. Approximately 32,000 students from 700 universities have studied abroad through USAC programs over its 30-year history. USAC’s mission is to provide students with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to succeed in the global society of the 21st century. The consortium strives to provide an authentic, quality context in which students may grow into engaged citizens of... ...
Read More →Ten outstanding Boise State graduating seniors will be recognized for their exceptional academic success at the annual Top Ten Scholars reception at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, in the Student Union Simplot Ballroom. Presented by the Alumni Association in conjunction with the Honors College, the awards ceremony begins at 4:30 p.m. and features remarks from each student honoree as well as a keynote speaker. The event is free but registration is required. Register online at http://alumni.boisestate.edu/programs/topten.php or call 426-1959 by Monday, April 15. Top Ten Scholar is one of the highest honors awarded to a Boise State student. To qualify for consideration a student must have a 3.8 or higher grade point average. Qualified students are then reviewed based on academic breadth of coursework, research, creative works and publications, presentations at professional meetings or conferences, and extra curricular community and campus service. Students are nominated by their academic deans and are subject to rigorous review by a selection committee. ...
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Courtesy Tammera Mojica Jonathon Lundy takes great pride in his vast collection of classic toys and comic books. He recalls his parents introducing him to the original “Star Wars” films as a young child and now has a Star Wars figurine collection worth $5,000-$7,000. He smiled, chuckled and proudly stated his love for collecting. “I’m a pretty big nerd and I never really grew up,” Lundy said. Aside from his vintage toy fascination, Lundy spends his workdays teaching communication classes and advising transfer students. He also spends his summers volunteering at a camp just for kids with cancer, his passion for helping others shines through. He never expected he would become an advisor, however, being able to teach was something he had pondered. With passion in his voice and a big grin on his face, it’s easy to see teaching others is a joy for Lundy. “I wanted to teach because I’ve always enjoyed helping others and teaching people how to do things, but I’d never been in a classroom... ...
Read More →Scholarships are available for Boise State students interested in attending the Power of One 2013: Becoming Inclusive Leaders conference April 26-28 in the Student Union Building. Scholarships cover the $65 registration fee for students. Registration includes catered meals during the conference and all conference sessions and performances. Download an application at womenscenter.boisestate.edu. Applications are due by Friday, April 12. At this LGBTQ and Ally student leadership conference students will be able to: · Meet students from across the Northwest · Participate in leadership development · Educate others and learn about intersecting identities · Promote social justice This year’s conference will feature a variety of fun, engaging activities, workshop sessions and performances. Highlights include a staged reading of the play 8 by Dustin Lance Black, a performance by Migueltzinta Solis, a screening of the documentary Switch and discussion with the filmmaker Brooks Nelson, and a keynote address by Idaho Sen. Cherie Buckner-Webb. ...
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Boise State University, Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and several partner school districts across Idaho have been awarded a $1.125 million grant over three years to increase the number of highly qualified teachers of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in the state. The grant provides $375,000 a year to support summer institutes in STEM teaching and learning for K-12 teachers at five locations across the state. The U.S. Department of Education’s Mathematics and Science Partnerships program awarded the grant through the Idaho State Department of Education (ISDE). The summer institutes are part of the Idaho STEM initiative (i-STEM), a broad partnership that includes the ISDE, the state’s universities, K-12 educators and businesses and industry working to enhance STEM education in Idaho. Courses called “strands” are the primary focus of the three- or four-day intensive institutes. In the strands, about 15 teachers explore in-depth STEM-related content such as mining, energy, nutrition and robotics. In addition, they learn how to integrate technology into their instruction, interact with regional and nationally recognized experts,... ...
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The documentary video “Latino Community in Treasure Valley, Idaho,” which Boise State students helped to produce, will premier at 5:45 p.m. April 22 at Washington Group Plaza Auditorium, 720 Park Blvd., Boise. Bilingual education and communication students collaborated last summer to produce the first documentary video on the lives of area Latinos. “The purpose of the 50-minute documentary is to give voice to those who helped build this community,” said Claudia Peralta, chair of the Department of Bilingual Education. The video also sought to include a younger generation of Latino students who continue to contribute to the life and economy of Idaho. The students were part of the interdisciplinary course, “Documentary Production: Interviewing Refugees and Immigrants,” offered by the departments of Bilingual Education and Communication. They created a 2½-minute trailer that highlights their experience in producing the video. The trailer can be viewed on YouTube. Students worked under the guidance of award-winning documentary filmmaker Fabio Caramaschi. He is the creative director of the Marcello Mastroianni Film Workshop, a multimedia and filming workshop in the... ...
Read More →From prevention to diagnosis to treatment, researchers tackle the complexities of cancer from many angles. Boise State University biology professor Allan Albig is working in a relatively new area that examines the interactions between the body’s cells and connective tissues that surround them. Unraveling their mysteries could hold promise for slowing or stopping the growth of cancerous tumors. It is well known that the connective tissues and cells that make up the human body talk to one another. But what all information they contain, and what causes a protein in connective tissue to signal a cell to grow, or stop growing, is relatively poorly understood. Albig received a $300,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health for his biomolecular research. A major goal of the work done in his lab is to discover and characterize extracellular matrix (ECM) molecules and other proteins that positively or negatively impact angiogenesis, the physiological process through which new blood vessels form from pre-existing vessels. Angiogenesis is a normal and vital process in growth and development,... ...
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The Public Affairs and Arts West building is an anachronism of a developing urban university. It is more akin to a grade school than college campus: lockers line the hallways —double stacked to accommodate a mass of teenagers rather than the adults that use the building. The classrooms look like art rooms with long desks, high stools and paper everywhere. The most noticeable piece in the building is yet another anachronism: the printing press. It is here that Karl Leclair and the Red Circle Press create their artwork. The Red Circle Press has been on campus since 2005. It is a club of about eight active members and four officers. “The Red Circle Press is Boise States printmaking club. Our mission is to promote awareness for printmaking in general within the Boise State community and Boise’s art community,” said Karl Leclair, President of the Red Circle Press. “Make it recognized as a viable form of fine art, a lot of times people don’t think of printmaking as a fine art.”... ...
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A 30-second video prominently displays the new Boise State “B” and the university signature mark in addition to images that show a wide range of university experiences and brand attributes in action. It also shows what makes Boise State such a unique place to live and learn as well as the recreation and lifestyle options that students value. The 520-square-foot display is featured on the CBS “Super Screen” at 42nd St. between 7th and 8 Avenues. With an estimated 1.5-million people passing through Times Square each day, this marketing placement provides new exposure for the Boise State brand and raises awareness for what makes our university experience unique, beyond the famous blue turf. The video tells the Boise State story with photos and video clips and does not have an audio track. It is on display through June 30. ...
Read More →Curious about how apps are made, but think it’s too technical for you? Explore how fun and easy apps can be at the Microsoft Appathon. The Department of Computer Science-hosted event will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6 in MEC 106. Artists, designers, gamers, storytellers and coders are invited to the free Microsoft Appathon. Participants will learn new skills and earn $100 for new apps published to the Windows Store. The fun-filled day will include prizes, contests and free food. ...
Read More →The commencement committee is seeking volunteers to help with the 2013 Spring Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 18. Volunteers are needed from 8 a.m. to about 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, as well as for a one-hour rehearsal in the afternoon on Friday, May 17. Classified staff will be paid by the commencement committee. ...
Read More →Boise State University is hosting the Davis Cup Quarterfinals in Taco Bell Arena April 5-7. The event is expected to draw an additional 10,000 visitors to campus. Increased traffic congestion is expected along University Drive between Lincoln and Broadway avenues. To minimize impact, temporary parking restrictions will be in effect on campus all three days. Visitors will be responsible for complying with all Boise State parking regulations. Additionally, exact change is welcome and speeds the process of parking for all. ACCESSIBLE PARKING West Stadium Lots – located West of Bronco Stadium and accessed from Bronco Circle, accessible spaces are available for $25 per space. Lincoln Avenue Garage – located between Lincoln and Michigan avenues, with the entrance off Belmont Street, accessible spaces are available for $15 per space. The ground floor will be reserved for accessible parking patrons and an accessible-equipped Boise State shuttle will provide transportation to and from the game, beginning two hours prior to the Davis Cup start, and again one hour after the match ends. Boise State Accessible Permit – permit... ...
Read More →Three new white and orange cargo bikes branded with the university’s B logo have joined an existing fleet of bicycles used by Office of Information Technology (OIT) employees to quickly dart across campus. OIT is moving in a green direction while still trying to service the university with technology. “These new cargo bikes allow us to move a projector, switch or other piece of technology around the university quickly, without having to buy more cars or golf carts,” said Brian McDevitt, associate director in OIT. The Yuba cargo bikes can carry one to two people and are augmenting the normal Boise State fleet bikes. The new bikes have a cargo deck above the rear wheel and the special frame allows the bike to carry an extra 220 pounds on the back. Situated in 19 different locations, OIT staff use the fleet to get to support appointments and meetings and to quickly respond to technology-related problems in labs and classrooms. The bicycles were built by the Cycle Learning Center and detailed by the university Sign... ...
Read More →Friday, April 5, will be a crowded day on campus, especially for cars. Boise State University is hosting the 2013 Davis Cup at Taco Bell Arena and 10,000 additional people are expected on campus throughout the day. Due to the large volume of visitors, campus and community members are encouraged to leave their vehicles at home and take alternative transportation to campus. Participants in “Car Free Friday” will be eligible for giveaways if they text a picture of their alternative transportation for the day to (208) 953-1681. Prizes include bicycle tune-ups at the Cycle Learning Center Bike Shop and tickets to see Rodney Atkins and Sesame Street at Taco Bell Arena. If you have to bring your car to campus, please avoid the West and East Stadium parking lots as they are reserved for the Davis Cup. If you are a general parking permit holder and normally park in those lots, the following additional parking options are available on April 5: The fifth floor of the Lincoln Avenue Garage The... ...
Read More →Cheri L. Lamb, a doctoral student in Boise State’s biomolecular sciences Ph.D. program, won a first-place award for Best Oral Paper Presentation at the 55th annual Symposium of the Idaho Academy of Science (IAS). The meeting was held on the Idaho State University campus in Pocatello March 21 to 23. A panel of Academy judges selected Lamb for the award based on her presentation, “Activation of Hepatic Stellate Cells by the Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor During Experimental Liver Fibrosis.” Kristen A. Mitchell sponsored and directed Lamb’s research for this project. Lamb will receive a certificate and a monetary award. In addition, Katherine Westover, a student in the department of chemistry and biochemistry, won a first-place award for Best Poster Presentation. A panel of academy judges selected Westover for the award based on her poster presentation “Expression and Purification of Wild Type and a Mutant EsaI AHL Synthase Enzyme.” Rajesh Nagarajan sponsored and directed Westover’s research for this project. Westover will receive a certificate and a monetary award. ...
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