Boise State UniversityStudent UnionBroncoWebDining ServicesConference ServicesCampus Calendarspacer
List of ClubsStart a ClubContact a clubLinks
HomeFormsNewsReserving RoomPolicy ManualClub ConstitutionsOrdering FoodAdvisor ResourcesPlanning a RetreatContact Info background image

News

Activities Insight

Previous issues      

Activities Insight, 2007-8, Issue 11
April 9, 2008


Campus Awards Ceremony - R.S.V.P By APRIL 18

Congratulations on the successful completion of another year! It's time for your Student Organization end-of-the year banquet!!

The Annual Campus Awards Ceremony is an evening program full of fun, awards, and food. The dinner (heavy Hors D' Oeuvres) is to honor the 200+ student organizations for their hard work, and hand out several major awards: "Student Organization Advisor Award" and "Outstanding Student Organization Award"; in addition, awards are given to the best org in each club category. The "David S. Taylor Service to Students Award" (faculty or staff member) and "Marj Billings Award" are also given out. Below is the event information:

Date: Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008
Time: 6.30 p.m - 8.30 p.m ( Doors open at 6.00 p.m )
Location: Jordan Ballroom
Cost: Free
Free Parking: Ask about parking when you R.S.V.P
R.S.V.P. by Friday, April 18th!

This year's theme is Classy Las Vegas, so you can be sure the night will be full of fun and entertainment!

If you have any questions, please contact Jen Stemple at 426-2540 or jenniferstemple@boisestate.edu

2008 Spring Fling

Date: Saturday May 3rd, 2008
Time: 11.00 a.m to 4.00 p.m
Location: Julia Davis Park

The event is an outdoor festival that includes concerts, activities for all ages, food, and much more. Spring Fling has consistently drawn students in the thousands, and received local media attention. The theme for this year's event will be a beach scene. The 2008 Spring Fling promises to be a great time for everyone involved. Set-up can occur as early as 5PM Friday May 2nd; security will be provided. On behalf of the Student Programs Board it would be an honor to have you come as a student organization.

This year we will be hosting a competition among the student organizations in the categories of best booth, best activity for the students, and best overall. The winners of the first two categories will receive $150 each, and the winner of the third category will win $250! We would like the student organizations' participation to add to the overall quality of the event. Additionally, we are attempting to develop a tradition among this year's student organizations, so any suggestions are welcomed. All student organizations participating must provide a statement of intent to participate with signature and contact information, as well as an overall idea of the booth and activity. Student organizations may provide this document by mailing it to 1910 University Drive Boise, Idaho 83725 Attention: Student Programs Board; faxing the document to (208)426-1391; or e-mailing the document to spbannualevents@boisestate.edu.

If you have any questions please call Ahmad Allam (SPB Annual Events Coordinator) at (208)426-1237, or e-mail the above address.

Work at the Cultural Center

The Cultural Center has several Program Assistant job openings for Fall 2008. Applications are due back to the Cultural Center by April 21, 2008 at 5pm. You can turn the applications into the front desk of the Cultural Center on the 2nd floor of the Student Union Building. We want your energy and ideas to come to work for us!

Program Assistant-Cultural Center( $7.25/hr-20 hrs week)

  • Will be responsible for planning and producing events. Including working with Reservations, Facilities, Parking and other departments.
  • Will be responsible for helping plan, produce and awareness events, including the annual Mentor Retreat, Tunnel of Oppression, Holidays Around the World and Diversity Day Defined.
  • Will serve on the Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights Committee and the Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Week Planning Committee.
  • Will be a liaison for specific cultural organizations and develop a relationship, attend meetings and help facilitate their festivals.
  • Will submit pieces for the quarterly Cultural Center newsletter.
  • Will work with staff on other events, including promotion and marketing of events.
  • Must be available for work evenings and weekends.
  • We are looking for students with work-study as well.

For more information, contact Ro Alvarado Parker, Cultural Center Coordinator, by calling: 208-426-4317

Beat Pete Student Organization Competition Winner

Congratulations to Honors Student Association, the winner of the 2008 Beat Pete Race Student Organization Competition. HSA had nineteen members compete and were very creative by utilizing a giant book worm that they ran with. HSA will receive $150 transferred into their club account. Good job to all student organizations that participated!

  • Important Links