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Volume 23
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Sept. 20 - A longboard was stolen at the Park Apartments. The board was outside the buildings on the landing. Report was taken.
Vice President of Student Affairs Michael Laliberte will be leaving Boise State at the end of October to take a position as Vice Chancelor of Student Affairs at University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
Sept. 21 - A backpack was stolen from Albertsons Library.
Laliberte leaves for Milwaukee
Sept. 22 - A wallet was stolen near 1910 University Dr. A report was taken. A stolen wallet is Grand Theft.
Student Affairs VP developed student life, government Suzanne Craig Journalist
After four years of working at Boise State, Vice President of Student Affairs Michael Laliberte is leaving at the end of October for the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. “I came here because of the big challenge," Laliberte said. "President Kustra wanted to focus on changing student life, making it more invigorated. I feel I’ve accomplished that.” Laliberte developed relationships between students and administrators, too. “My biggest accomplishment here for me is that I feel I’ve been able to be an administrator but still maintain contact with the students. I hope that students like that they can
approach administrators with concerns more now than they did before,” he said. Laliberte started the tradition of Student Convocation, regular office hours and helping restructure student government and media. ASBSU President Stephen Heleker said losing Laliberte is disappointing. "He's been a fantastic asset for us and a really great friend. He's part of the family here and we wish him the best." “I had a professional plan, five years. I also have a child in the fifth grade, and I wanted consistency when it came to high school and junior high, so if I stayed here, I’d be staying for 10 more years, essentially,” Laliberte said. “Milwaukee just seemed the better
choice.” An East Coast native, Laliberte originally thought about moving back when he started looking for a new position. “I couldn’t think of why I would want to move back there specifically though, so I started looking more in the Midwest.” The University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee presents a different lifestyle and a host of new challenges. “It is a larger campus, in a larger urban environment," Laliberte said. He said it will be challenging finding a team with an attitude like the one he has at Boise State. “My team here, we just get along so well it will be hard to get replacements with the
same synergy we had,” Laliberte said. “The Northwest is a beautiful place,” Laliberte said. “I’m really going to miss it." Laliberte said he has used Boise State as a place to "grow up" as an administrator, similar to how BSU has grown. According to Laliberte, the campus too has dramatically changed, with both the new construction and the increased diversity of the student body. Despite his departure, Laliberte has no concerns about Boise State not continuing to grow. “Boise State is like a train on a track, clearly going places. Boise State is moving forward, at warp-speed,” he said. “My leaving won’t affect that at all.”
Sept. 23 - A concert attendee was using narcotics and had Marijuana and paraphernalia in their possession. The attendee was cited and a report was taken. Sept. 23 - Illegal consumption of alcohol by a student. The student was drunk and causing problems to residents and staff. The student was arrested and a report was taken. Sept. 24 - A bike was stolen from University Square apartments. Sept. 26 - A student was found with Marijuana and paraphernalia in his possession at Taylor Hall. Sept. 26 - An individual hit a windshield with their fist and put out a cigarette on the same car's hood at University Park Apartments. There was no permanent damage, but a report was taken. Sept. 29 - "Medicine" was stolen from the Student Union Building. Police took a report. Sept. 30 - A student at Taylor Hall had and was using Marijuana, the student was cited and a report was taken.
Pre-Veterinary Club prepares students for careers with the furriest of clients Nikki Hanson Journalist
Boise State is the home of many clubs, but with so many options for student involvement multiple clubs can be overlooked, as can be the case for the Pre-Veterinary Club. The Pre-Veterinary Club gives students who are interested in the field of veterinary medicine opportunities to get involved. “At each meeting we talk about any job openings or clinics downtown, any opportunities for people to get the experience they need,” said Lauren Troy, president of the Pre-Veterinary Club. Troy said she's been involved with the club for two years. As president of the club, Lauren has many responsibilities and duties to keep the club running smoothly. Her job includes making sure everyone remains informed of what their position requires
of them and that events run smoothly. The club is always brainstorming new ideas in order to take the next step forward as an organization. The Pre-Veterinary Club is a good source for students applying to veterinary school. The club is involved in a residency program with Washington State University (WSU) that affords students the opportunity to get their foot in the door. “Also, WSU is big vet school for Idaho students because we do our residency with them for in state tuition,” Lauren said. “The dean of WSU came last spring and met with students one on one.” Many of the members of the Pre-Veterinary Club do not become involved with the club just because of the benefits that the are offered, but also because many wish to make a difference in the lives of animals. Lauren Troy, like many stu-
GREEN READ dents entering college, was not entirely sure of what career path to follow. Oddly enough, two events shaped her future toward the field of veterinary medicine. The first which helped her realize her future career path occurred in a ceramics class she was taking her freshman year of college. A cat got itself stuck in
Michael Branch, professor of literature and environment at the University of Nevada Reno, read pieces of his creative nonfiction at an EMA event in the Barnwell room in the SUB Oct. 5. The reading, called “Rants from the Hill: New Environmental Creative Nonfiction,” showcased Branch’s humorous approach to serious environmental issues.
an engine badly damaging its leg. The cat somehow managed to drag itself to the safety of the ceramics shop. It was there that Lauren and her fellow classmates found the mangled cat and took it for treatment immediately. “It was just really rewarding and I realized that even though I
had just helped it along the way, I really enjoyed playing that role in people and animals’ lives," she said. A second incident was the final turning point in Lauren’s decision to study the field of veterinary medicine. “I had to chase a dog around for two hours. It had been miss-
ing for two weeks and the family had thought it was gone, reuniting them made me realize that other people love animals as much as I do.” The club will soon be hosting a low-cost vaccination clinic. For information on the clinic or joining the club, contact laurentroy@u.boisestate.edu.
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