Events
The Student Involvement & Leadership Center coordinates a wide variety of events and activities for Boise State University students throughout the course of the year. The purpose of these events is to provide students with social and educational opportunities, with an eye towards leadership development, civic engagement, and personal and professional development.
Events coordinated by the Center sometimes change from year to year; however, there are a number of signature events we organize which occur annually. Read below for descriptions of these events.
Bronco Welcome is a Division of Student Affairs program led by Student Involvement & Leadership and produced by different campus departments. Presented at the beginning of the fall semester, its purpose it to welcome students to campus with events designed to help you meet other students, get to know staff and faculty, find the important offices and resources on campus, and have fun. Activities include organization and resource fairs, diversity day defined (D3), barbeques, informational sessions, and events like Explore Boise, Touch the Turf, and Get Rec'd. You can attend one event or all 30 plus. These events are free for students and are a great way to get connected to fellow students, learn about resources you'll need for the school year, and have a great time! There is something for everyone, so check it out.
Are you new to living in Boise? The Student Involvement & Leadership Center invites you to join us in a series of events we organize to help you become acquainted with the City of Trees. These include visiting the Capital City Farmers Market, trips to local historical sites (such as the Old Idaho Penitentiary), a float trip down the Boise River, and a hike to the top of local landmark Tablerock. Check the Student Involvement & Leadership Center's calendar for information on the dates and times of upcoming Explore Boise events.
Up All Night is a late night weekend entertainment series providing BSU students with free food, activities and fun. These themed events offer variety in entertainment including movies, live bands, comedians, interactive games, arts and crafts projects, dance lessons, poetry slams, fashion shows, and dances. Check the Student Involvement & Leadership Center's calendar for information on the dates and times of upcoming Up All Night events.
Boise State's Homecoming Celebration is held every fall. Homecoming is an opportunity for current students, alumni, and the Boise community to show their Bronco Spirit. The week of events includes office and residence hall decorating, games and activities, and even concerts. The festivities conclude with the annual Homecoming Parade followed by the Homecoming Football Game. The Student Involvement & Leadership Center presents the annual Homecoming Parade which includes floats designed by student organizations and walking and driving unit. This great family-oriented event was created to bolster bronco pride before the big game. This year's Parade will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 2:00pm. For more information on Homecoming visit http://homecoming.boisestate.edu.
This jeopardy-style game is a great chance for teams of students to compete on academic, pop culture, and sports questions. A tradition for 12 years at Boise State, this "extreme sport for the mind" is a fun game that quizzes students on every conceivable topic from literature, science, history, geography, religion, social sciences, multicultural topics and the arts to popular culture, sports and current events. Top scoring teams can win prizes, and top scorers have even attended regional tournaments to compete against schools like the University of Idaho and University of Washington.
Boise State began a regular Veterans Day program several years ago and it continues as an tradition to mark the November 11 day of remembrance honoring our military veterans. The Student Involvement & Leadership Center is proud to coordinate the annual events that occur on Veterans Day at Boise State University. Since the program's inception, we have hosted speakers, performance artists, receptions, and military ceremonies. Last year, with the help of private donors and the student government, a new Veterans Memorial was installed to commemorate Boise State students, alumni, faculty, and staff who have served in the United States military. Boise State's own ROTC Color Guard, as well as the Idaho National Guard and the Marines are some of the outside groups that continue to grow the Boise State Veterans Day Celebration. Please view the Student Involvement & Leadership Center's calendar for information on this year's Veterans Day events.
December 1 marks Worlds AIDS Day, an international awareness day used to increase understand of HIV and AIDS. World AIDS Day is an internationally recognized day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection and to increase understanding of HIV and AIDS. Held on December 1st, it has been marked annually since 1988. At Boise State University, the Student Involvement & Leadership Center has coordinated activities on campus to mark this day, including speakers, presentations, free HIV testing, red ribbon campaigns, and special viewings of panels of the traveling AIDS Memorial Quilt. Student Involvement & Leadership understands that putting a stop to HIV and AIDS related deaths will only come from a deeper comprehension of the issues. Please view the Student Involvement & Leadership Center's calendar for information on this year's World AIDS Day events.
The Campus Awards Ceremony is an awards banquet to honor outstanding students, student organizations, and campus board awardees. The event, which is held each April, showcases the events, community service, and leadership development they have participated in. The evening, complete with food and live entertainment, is an inspiring one that serves not only as a campus awards banquet, but also an end-of-year party for student organizations.
The Student Involvement & Leadership Center knows that final exams can often be stressful! That's why we organize a week of Finals Relief events designed to help students de-stress from their exams. Finals Relief occurs during finals week in the fall and spring semesters and has included free coffee and treats, a midnight breakfast, free massages, and many other fun activities. The Sunday before finals start is also the traditional Night Owl Breakfast, a hearty breakfast served up by BSU administrators to help fuel students' minds for the upcoming week of exams. Check the Student Involvement & Leadership Center's calendar for information on the dates and times of upcoming Finals Relief activities.
The MLK/Human Rights Celebration is supported by the Student Involvement & Leadership Center through the advising of the MLK/Human Right Committee. The committee plans events around the annual MLK Human Rights Day. Events include a march, speakers, and educational seminars. For more information on this year's and past schedules or how to get involved, please visit: http://mlk.boisestate.edu