ISU events, Feb. 24-March 5

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

Monday, Feb. 25 through Friday, Feb. 29

• Disability Awareness Week: Events are scheduled throughout the week to help build awareness of the contributions people with disabilities bring to the university, the workplace and the community. For more information and a schedule of events, contact Dennis Toney at 282-3599.

Monday, Feb. 25 through Saturday, March 22

• The National Women’s Art Exhibit: Mind’s Eye and Transition Gallery. Reception held Feb. 25 in the Transition Gallery from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information, call 282-2297.

Tuesday, Feb. 26

• Screening of NOVA documentary “Dying to be Thin”: Screening begins at 11:30 a.m. in the Bear River Room in the Pond Student Union Building. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Paulette Canfield at 282-2330.

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.

Tuesday, Feb. 26

• ISUPW "Promotion of Women" Panel Discussion and Potluck: Female faculty, staff and graduate students are invited. Potluck begins at 5 p.m. and panel discussion begins at 6p.m. at the alumni house, 554 S. 7th Ave. For more information, please call 282-4245.

Tuesday, Feb. 26 through Saturday, March 1

• ISPLS 33rd Annual Meeting and Technology Show: Conference will be at the Red Lion Hotel in Pocatello. Registration is from 5 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 26 and opens at 7:30 a.m. daily in the Patio/ Atrium area. For more information, call 282-5637.

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

• The Kathryn Grayson Choral and Vocal Studies Program presents the ISU Choir: Performance begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Jensen Grand Concert Hall. Tickets are available at the Stephens Performing Arts Center box office.  For information, call 282-3636.

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. For more information, call 282-3912.

Tuesday, March 4

• Gender Book Club Meeting: “The Macho Paradox: Why Some Men Hurt Women and How All Men Can Help” by Kate Jackson. Meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. at Main Street Coffee and News. This meeting is open to men and women.  Participants must bring their own copy of the book. For more information, call 282-5266.

Wednesday, March 5

• Idaho State Civic Symphony Children’s Concert: This daytime performance will be in the Jensen Grand Concert Hall.  For more information, call 234-1587.