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October 10, 2013 • Issue no. 21 Volume 26
Boise, Idaho
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Gear up for BroncOlympics Lance Moore @LanceMoore07
For students returning and new, traditional or non-traditional, BroncOlympics provides the chance to engage in Bronco spirit through the annual series of week-long events during homecoming week. Students will have the opportunity to sign up teams in order to compete in the event with the goal of having their group’s name etched into the coveted BroncOlympics trophy, therefore being solidified in Boise State history. The event has been organized and planned by the Student Involvement and Leadership Center (SILC). All student groups, from the Greek community to groups of friends, are welcome to put their talents to the test in this friendly competition promoting Bronco pride. Thomas Camara, programming assistant with SILC and senior entrepreneurial management major, spoke of the importance of BroncOlympics. “The purpose of BroncOlympics is to continue the tradition of Bronco pride with all students, and that anyone is welcome to join in on the festivities,” Camara said. Participation is key when it comes down to becoming the BroncOlympics champion. The more a team participates, the higher the odds of receiving maximum points. Whichever team finishes the week with the most points is de-
clared champion. There are an assortment of small prizes available throughout the week, so if a team is not so much into the competitive feel they still have the opportunity to win prizes other than points. Last year’s BroncOlympics featured many teams predominately from the Greek community as their core foundational values are based on developing a close knit organization of people. But this year, the organizers at SILC are looking to attract a broader array of teams from all walks of the Boise State campus. The promotion of camaraderie between Boise State students was the inspiration behind the creation of BroncOlympics. With an assortment of events that include the Toilet Bowl competition, to the parade at the conclusion of homecoming week, students have the chance to stamp their mark and legacy on the tradition of the event. “We hope to bring a community feel to BroncOlympics where students can feel comfortable to get to know their fellow students,” Camara said. BroncOlympics will be held next week from Oct. 14-19 with locations varying throughout campus. The deadline to register a team is Oct. 11. For a full listing of event details refer to homecoming.boise state.edu.
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BroncOlympics promote Bronco spirit on campus with series of events
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Toilet Bowl Co-Rec Tournament 3:30 – 10:30 p.m. The Toilet Bowl, is an annual co-rec flag football tournament held at Bronco Stadium on the Monday of homecoming.
Social work reunion School of Social work reunion and lecture On Oct. 15 at 6p.m. Attendees
homecoming trivia
are eligible to receive two continuing
Homecoming trivia Night on Oct.16 7 p.m. Gather your friends to cre-
education credits for full attendance.
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Boise State University, the city of Boise, and the State of Idaho. The winning team will receive tickets to the Macklemore and Ryan Lewis concert on Oct. 25. questions about
returning reunion Returning Student Leaders Reunion will be held on Oct. 17 in the student union building. Current and returning student leaders are invited to attend this reunion to celebrate and
homecoming concert
remember their contributions to the university.
RSVP by Oct. 11 to ASBSU.
There will be a homecoming concert on Oct. 18 featuring The BGP who will play at the Boise State centennial Amphitheater at 3-4 p.m.
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Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts announced its donation of $50,000 as an endowed scholarship to the Boise State Department of Theatre Arts on Sept. 24. James Patrick, the executive director of the Morrison Center, described how the success of the Department of Theatre Arts is important to the Morrison Center. “It’s a very symbiotic relationship between the shows that we put on for the public and the relationship between the students working for us and supporting our mission,”
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Patrick said. Each year the Morrison Center employs many Boise State students to work backstage on productions. On Sept. 22 of this year there was a celebration ceremony held to honor the life of Velma V. Morrison, who passed away last June. “This was part of the timing of it,” Patrick said. “It’s really kind of important that we have it in her name. Morrison herself was a strong advocate for education.” This strong passion for education was displayed through out her life. “Education and working with students was critical for her,” said Carole White-
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It’s a very symbiotic relationship between the shows that we put on for the public and the relationship between the students working for us and supporting our mission.
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leather, the outreach and education director at the Morrison Center. “The number one thing that we are trying to do here, with a scholarship of this nature, is to honor her as well.” As an endowed fund the scholarship will live on indefinitely. The interest built up from the money each year will then be handed out as an annual scholarship. However, there is still room for the scholarship to grow. “The hope also is that other people contribute to it and it starts to build,” Patrick said. The scholarship is anticipated to be available to students this spring semester. This scholarship will be available to any Boise State junior or senior theatre arts major who maintains a GPA of 3.0 and, preferably, has worked or will work in the Morrison Center. Which
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Department of Theatre Arts offers new scholarships
The scholarship is available to students working with the Morrison Center. students will be chosen for the scholarship will be a collaborative decision between Patrick and Richard Klautsch, the chair of the theatre arts department. “We know our students’ classwork, their work on our productions, but we don’t always know what kind of employees they are next door,” Klautsch said. Klautsch would like the
money to be shared among two or three of their best students who are active theatre arts majors. Every year, usually between January and March, the theatre arts department holds an audition day for students who wish to apply for scholarships. The students sign up for a ten-minute slot to be interviewed by Klautsch and several faculty
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members. Students must bring in (or perform) works that relate to their concentration. “If a student is interested in performance, then they’re going to audition for us,” Klautsch said. This season at the Morrison Center all events, besides “Wicked,” will have discounted ticket prices for students.
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