海角社区

ISU Coming Events:

The 海角社区 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 for release in print and broadcast events calendars. Various events calendars with more complete information are available online at the Web site www.isu.edu/calendar. A copy of this release can also be accessed via 海角社区鈥檚 home page at www.isu.edu. Information about 海角社区 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.

 Friday, April 16

鈥� Science Trek 2010: 海角社区 and the Idaho Museum of Natural History will present a night of scientific exploration with Science Trek 2010 on Friday, April 16, at 6 p.m. at the Museum on the Pocatello 海角社区 campus. The scientific trek is an overnight, stay-at-the-museum experience for third through fifth graders. Pre-registration for Science Trek 2010 is required. Registration deadline is March 26. For additional information or questions contact Rebecca A. Thorne-Ferrel at 282-2195, or at thorrebe@isu.edu.

Friday, April 16, and Saturday, April 17

鈥� 鈥淭he Threepenny Opera鈥�: This performance will be at 7:30 p.m. in the Bistline Thrust Theatre in the Stephens Performing Arts Center. This musical is a joint production between the 海角社区 departments of Theatre/Dance and Music. For ticket information, call 282-3595.

 Saturday, April 17

鈥� 鈥淏engals Rock and Roll鈥� 30^th annual Bengal Foundation Auction: The Bengal Foundation will hold a public auction Saturday, April 17, at 5:30 p.m. at Phil Meador鈥檚 Courtesy Ford in Pocatello.  A silent auction will begin at 5 p.m., with a public dinner served at 7 p.m., and the main auction event starts at 8 p.m. Dinner tickets for singles and groups up to 8-10 are available. Proceeds from the auction will benefit Student-athletic Scholarships at 海角社区.

鈥� Laserfest Demo Show: 海角社区, 海角社区 physics professor Steve Shropshire and the 海角社区 Society of Physics students will present an evening of illuminating science demonstrations with 鈥淟aserfest鈥� to celebrate the 50^th anniversary of the invention of the laser, on Saturday, April 17, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., in Room 140 of the 海角社区 Physical Science building. Interactive science games and a candy hunt social activity for children will take place from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. This public event is for all ages and is free of charge. The science demonstrations will occasionally produce noise startling for very young children. For more information call 282-2212. 

鈥� A Night in Mexico: The 海角社区 Hispanic Awareness Leadership Organization (HALO) will host 鈥淎 Night in Mexico,鈥� dinner and show on Saturday, April 17, at 6 p.m., in the 海角社区 Pond Student Union Ballroom. Ethnic foods will include beans and rice, tamales and carnitas. There will be a dance for guests from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets are $6 for students, $7 for faculty and staff, and $8 for the general public. For more information, contact Luis at hernluis@isu.edu.

鈥� Monster Truck Grand Nationals: Checkered Flag Productions will present Monster Truck Grand National on Saturday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m., in the 海角社区 Holt Arena. Tickets are $14 to $27, depending on seating. A family-of-four discount package is available. Ticket prices at the door will be $2 per ticket higher. For tickets contact the Holt Arena ticket office at 282-3267, or visit , or visit Vickers Western Stores in Pocatello and Idaho Falls.

 Wednesday, April 21

鈥� Idaho Yesterdays Lecture: Western and historical writer Elliott West will present the lecture 鈥淭he West Before Lewis and Clark: Three Lives,鈥� on Wednesday, April 21, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., at Goranson Hall, in the 海角社区 Fine Arts Building. The lecture will focus on three explorers and their expeditions鈥� into the American West a century and a quarter before the Lewis and Clark Expedition. For more information call 282-2877.

Thursday, April 22, through Saturday, April 24

鈥� Danson Concert: Celebrating 32 years of 海角社区 Danson Student Organization, this group will showcase the original work by student choreographers at 7:30 p.m. in the Rogers Black Box Theatre in the Stephens Performing Arts Center. Call 282-3595 for ticket information.

Friday, April 23

鈥� Take Back the Night Rally: This march beginning at 6:30 p.m. will go from the Bannock County Court House to the 海角社区 Hutchinson Quadrangle. It is sponsored in part by the Anderson Gender Resource Center at 海角社区 to raise awareness and support for victims and survivors of sexual violence. For more information, phone 282-2805.

Saturday, April 24

鈥� Rave On! The Buddy Holly Experience: This concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the Stephens Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $24 for lower level seating and $20 for upper level seating. To purchase tickets call the Stephens Performing Arts Center ticket office at 282-3595 or visit .

鈥� 海角社区 Wind Ensemble and Concert Band Concert: This concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the Stephens Performing Arts Center. For ticket information call 282-3595.

 Monday, April 26

鈥� 海角社区-Meridian Commencement: Commencement exercises begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Boise Centre, 850 W. Front St.  Idaho Lt. Gov. Brad Little will deliver the commencement address. For more information, contact Chris Gabettas, 海角社区-Meridian Health Science Center, University Relations, 373-1806.

Friday, April 30 and May 1

鈥� Idaho State Civic Symphony Concert:  The 75th Anniversary Concert "A Gift to the Community" will be performed Friday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m. in the Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the Stephens Performing Arts Center. Visit or call Sue Parker at 234-1587 for more information.

 Friday, May 7

鈥� Graduate Salute March through the Arch: From noon to 2 p.m. at Swanson Arch on the 海角社区 Campus. President Vailas and the 海角社区 Alumni Association will join the graduating class of 2010 for the Graduate Salute for traditional 鈥淢arch through the Arch,鈥� then meet on lawn next to Frazier Hall for lunch. Call 282-5937 for more information.

 Saturday, May 8

鈥� 海角社区 Graduation Commencement Ceremony 2010: 海角社区 will hold commencement ceremony for the graduating, 海角社区 Class of 2010 on Saturday, May 8, at 10 a.m., in the Holt Arena. Call 282-4225 for more information.

Monday, May 10

鈥� 海角社区 Summer Hours 2010: 海角社区 will begin its summer hours schedule on Monday, May 10. Summer hours will be 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The summer schedule is for all administrative offices and academic departments and will be effective through August 16.

Saturday, May 15

鈥� Alpine Tower Challenge Course: The 海角社区 Cooperative Wilderness Handicapped Outdoor Group (CW HOG) will hold an open house at its Alpine Tower Challenge Course Saturday, May 15, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Alpine Tower Challenge Course is a trust, confidence and strength-building course in teamwork for university, school, church, athletic, military, corporate groups, or any public and private groups of 8 to 30 participants. Participation is limited to a first come-first served basis. To register for the open house, contact CWHOG at 282-3912.  Reservation requests and group assessment forms are also at , or send inquiries to ellirobe@isu.edu.

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