ISU events, Feb. 11-March 1

ISU Coming Events:

The Idaho State University Office of University Relations distributes this events calendar to let the media and public know about upcoming non-athletic events at the University. This information is intended to be released in print and broadcast events calendars. Various events calendars with more complete information are available online at the Web site www.isu.edu/calendar_news.shtml. A copy of this release can also be accessed via ISU’s home page at www.isu.edu. Information about ISU athletic events is available at http://isubengals.cstv.com/. The area code for all phone numbers is 208 unless otherwise noted. The phone number for University Relations is 282-3620.

February

Wednesday, Feb.13
• “Media and Community Relations” Panel Discussion: Black History Month presentation sponsored by the ISU Diversity Resource Center, Pond Student Union Building Snake River Room, from 6 to 8 p.m.. For more information, call 282-3142.
• Jim Brickman, Contemporary Pianist, “A Season of Note” Concert: Joseph C. and Cheryl H. Jensen Grand Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information, call 282-3595 or go online at www.isu.edu/stephens.

Thursday, Feb. 14 through Saturday, Feb. 16
• V-Day ISU 2008: A Production of Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues”: Proceeds from this event benefit Project Hope.  Nightly performances are at 7 p.m. in the Chick and Diane Bilyeu Theatre in Frazier Auditorium.  Admission is $5 for students and $10 for public. For information, call Maureen McGuire at 240-0565.

Feb. 15
• Idaho Museum of Natural History to offer Home-School Enrichment Classes: Natural Science Inquiries Series is specifically for home-schooled children ages 8-12. The first session, “The Journey of a Water Molecule”, will be held February 8. The second session, “The Watery World of Wonders: Streams and the Fish Within” is scheduled for February 15.  Both sessions take place in the museum classroom from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Registration is required. For more information, contact Rebecca A. Thorne-Ferrel at 282-2195 or thorrebe@isu.edu.

Saturday, Feb. 16
• Second Annual Nepalese Night: Attractions include Nepalese food, music, dance, and a slide show presentation. Event begins at 6 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Building Ballroom. Tickets are $5/ISU students, $7/faculty and staff, and $8/public. For more information, contact Abhishek Jaiswal at jaisabhi@isu.edu.

Monday, Feb. 18
• Presidents’ Holiday: No school and offices closed.

Wednesday, Feb. 20
• ISU Civic Symphony presents violinist Ida Kafavian: Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Jensen Grand Concert Hall. For tickets and information, call 234-1587.

Thursday, Feb. 21
• “Health and Prosperity” Panel Discussion: Black History Month presentation sponsored by the ISU Diversity Resource Center, Pond Student Union Building Snake River Room, from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, 282-3142.

Friday, Feb. 22
• ISU Faculty Recital: Featuring Diana Livingston Friedley, soprano; Geoffrey Friedley, tenor; Mark Neiwirth, piano. Concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Joseph C. and Cheryl H. Jensen Grand Concert Hall.  For information, call the Music Department at 282-3636.  

Tuesday, Feb. 26
• Idaho Business Leader of the Year dinner: Alpha Kappa Psi, the professional business fraternity at Idaho State University, to recognize community and business leader Arlo D. Luke, CEO of Varsity Contractors, Inc.  A reception, hosted by President Arthur C. Vailas, will begin at 6 p.m. A banquet will follow at 7 p.m. in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center. For tickets and information, contact Ben Clark at 403-7603 or clarben2@isu.edu.

Wednesday, Feb. 27
• “Lessons Learned through Childhood” Panel Discussion: Black History Month presentation sponsored by the ISU Diversity Resource Center, Pond Student Union Building Snake River Room, from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, 282-3142.

Friday, Feb. 29
•Theatre/Dance ISU presents “Sleuth” by Anthony Schaffer: Performance begins at 7:30 p.m. in James E. and Beverly Rogers Black Box Theatre. For tickets and information, contact the Stephens Performing Arts Center box office at 282-3595.

March

Saturday, March 1
•Theatre/Dance ISU presents “Sleuth” by Anthony Schaffer: Performance begins at 7:30 p.m. in James E. and Beverly Rogers Black Box Theatre. For tickets and information, contact the Stephens Performing Arts Center box office at 282-3595.

Saturday, March 1
• CW HOG 3rd Third Annual Sno-Ball: Chili feed, silent auction, and live music featuring Steelhead Redd. At the Booth Barn from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Tickets available at CW HOG office, Budget Tapes and Records, and Sandbaggers.