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s you may know, on the occasion of our university’s 75th supporters of our athletic programs, and our corporate neighbors anniversary in August, we officially launched “Destina- in the Treasure Valley and beyond — to name a few. Our academic A tion Distinction: The Campaign for Boise State Univer- deans will be fully engaged in this effort since a good many donors FOCUS sity.” The announcement of this first-ever comprehensive campaign, wish to focus the impact of their gifts on a specific college, depart- Max Coursey FOCUS is published quarterly by the Boise State Office of with an ambitious $175 million goal, was without a doubt the most ment or program. 208.841.5362 Communications and Marketing. important announcement of my presidency. And by help and supp- The success of this campaign is essential if we are to complete ort, I don’t mean just dona- [email protected] PRESIDENT: Bob Kustra our journey as a metropolitan research university of distinction. The tions or gifts. We will cer- PROVOST AND VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS: Sona Andrews campaign will provide critical resources for student scholarships tainly need those in abun- I Support BSU Alumni! VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION: Stay Ahead of the Market with Stacy Pearson (MPA, ’95) and continue the long-established tradition of teaching excellence dance, but we know that at Boise State. It is a comprehensive campaign in that the funding not everyone has the same New Listings and Price Changes VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS: Michael Laliberte VICE PRESIDENT FOR UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT: Howard Smith will be for academics and athletics; for students and faculty; for pro- capacity for giving. We also E-mailed Daily. VICE PRESIDENT FOR RESEARCH: Mark Rudin grams and buildings. will need our friends and FREE FREE $500 $500 DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING: Frank Zang Why do we need a campaign like this? It became clear to me supporters to talk about the Receive a FREE home Five hundred dollar soon after arriving at Boise State that it was time for us to join the importance of the campaign, inspection when you contribution toward EDITOR: Bob Evancho (MA, ’93) ranks of private universities and an increasing number of public uni- make introductions, and CLOSING COSTS buy a home with me. STAFF WRITERS: Kathleen Craven, Julie Hahn, Mike Journee, versities that utilize comprehensive campaigns to raise critical pri- help set up meetings between when you sell your home Sherry Squires (Paid at closing.) with me. vate funding. We simply cannot have our students bear the financial potential donors and those FREE FREE $500 $500 PHOTOGRAPHY: John Kelly (BA, ’91), Carrie Quinney brunt of shrinking state support. working on the campaign. (BFA, ’02) Search all MLS listings on: EDITORIAL ASSISTANT: Melissa Jensen I am delighted to report that tremendous progress was made Think of those who may have www.boiseprop.com GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Drew Roberts (BA, ’05) during what is known as the “quiet phase” of the campaign, which attended Boise State and left STUDENT ASSISTANTS: Allison Corona, Lisa Flores, Michelle preceded the August announcement: the area but who may be in George, Natasha Gilmore, Melissa Harris, John Lewis, • In the past 16 months the number of employees with the Boise a position to contribute to Bridget Salazar State Foundation has grown from 19 to 32, a 68 percent increase. their alma mater. 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(Our most recent hires are featured on In this issue of FOCUS, you will find a special section begin- Street, Boise, ID 83702 Phone: (208) 385-0338 page 30.) ning on page 16 that puts human faces on the campaign and illus- • The campaign has already benefited greatly from the guid- trates our four most important needs: support for students, support ’s PUBLISHING INFORMATION: FOCUS’ address is Boise State town University, 1910 University Drive, Boise, Idaho 83725- ance of Bruce Matthews, vice president of Campbell & Company, to assure an outstanding faculty, support for academic programs own Walk to Shopping, 1030. Phone: (208) 426-1577. Letters regarding editorial D Value! a consulting firm for nonprofit organizations. As a specialist in and research, and support for capital renovation and expansion. Ad- Best matters should be sent to the editor. 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Friends of the university who wish to receive FOCUS may do so by submitting their ness and counseling building (page 30) and a recent $5 million com- our campus and in the community and will invigorate and embold- Conveniently located in close proximity to BSU! names and addresses to the Alumni Office. Address chang- mitment from the Yanke family (page 31) we have already raised en our supporters to join us in this quest for distinction in all that es can also be sent by e-mail to [email protected] $77 million of our $175 million goal. we do. One Block from the Boise Convention Centre and the Qwest Arena In short, we are on a roll! Please join me in this most exciting campaign as we lift Boise E-MAIL: Readers may contact the FOCUS editor by e-mail at [email protected] But this will not be an easy task, to say the least. 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FOCUS FALL 2007 FOCUS FALL 2007 campus news campus news Enrollment reaches 19,540, sets another state record Boise State nets $26.8 Professor of the Year million in research funding communicates excellence oise State research continues to gain momentum and stature after set- Bting another annual record for spon- sored project funding for a wide array of research programs. Boise State netted $26.8 million in sponsored project funding during fiscal year 2007, a new univer- sity record and increase of $3 million over the previous year. This increase is just the latest step in a coordi-
JOHN KELLY nated campuswide focus on fostering research pro- grams that address issues such as the development of JOHN KELLY With the exception of one year, Boise State has seen an increase in its fall enrollment every year since 1996 and 19 times in the past 22 years. new energy sources and the treatment of debilitating diseases. nrollment has become a matter of both quantity and qual- “Our very highest priority is recruiting high-ability students,” Reeder’s honor marks Boise State’s 11th Idaho Professor of the Year award. “University research programs don’t just add ity at Boise State. Kustra says. “We’re being much more strategic about bringing them By Kathleen Craven to the stature and prestige of the institutions where That’s partly because for the 10th time in the last 11 here.” they are housed and the scholars doing the work,” E ou may have seen her interviewed on NBC’s Today show, or perhaps years, the university has set an all-time record for Idaho higher edu- Kustra adds that the quality of the school’s newcomers and the says Boise State President Bob Kustra. “It’s true cation institutions with a fall enrollment of 19,540 — an overall academic prowess they bring to the campus is a driving force behind you caught her on the Life & Style show, on a local radio talk show, or that the momentum we’re building in top-notch increase of 3.5 percent from last year’s head count of 18,876. The Boise State’s development as a metropolitan research university of speaking at a community event. But if you haven’t seen her in action Y research programs helps Boise State attract the impressive increase of 644 students marks not only the first time an distinction. “Our record-setting fall enrollment is evidence that our in the classroom, you haven’t really seen Heidi Reeder at her best. best faculty and students possible. But these pro- Idaho school has surpassed the 19,000 level, but is also Boise State’s efforts to enhance the value of a Boise State diploma are paying divi- That’s because as dedicated as this Boise State associate professor of com- grams also pump millions directly into the regional largest enrollment gain in four years during more than a decade of dends,” he says. munication is to sharing her research in a meaningful context, her passion lies economy.” managed growth. Since 1996, the only two fall enrollment increases that sur- in teaching — the opportunity to mold and change lives for the better. Since 2000, total awarded funds for research Equally important, says President Bob Kustra, is the fact that passed this year’s 3.5 percent hike were 4.2 percent gains in 2001 Reeder credits her own teachers with transforming an awkward, self- and sponsored project funding have increased 47 the university is attracting not only more students, but also better and 2003. With the exception of one year, Boise State has seen an doubting teen into a young woman with a clear vision of how she could make percent. During that same period, total awarded students — a trend that is borne out in the profile of the incoming increase in its fall enrollment every year since 1996 and 19 times in a difference as a teacher. It’s that vision that she hopes to pass on to her own funds from the National Science Foundation freshman class. Kustra notes that while the freshman class of 2,280 the past 22 years. Since 1996, Boise State has grown by more than students. have increased 130 percent and funding from the is a record, it is also one of the most academically talented groups to 4,400 students, or 29 percent. “I believe I’m at my best when I provide students with experiences that National Institutes of Health has increased 314 enter Boise State, as indicated by: “These are extremely exciting times at Boise State,” says Kus- challenge them on a personal level,” she says. Her concern about her students as individuals and her ability to help them percent. • The addition of 12 National Merit finalists — an increase of tra, “and the fact we have more than 19,500 students who want to see new ways to approach life’s challenges are what make her such a successful In total, 243 Boise State research proj- 300 percent over last year. be part of this experience speaks volumes about the quality of our mentor and teacher. So successful, in fact, that she has been named the 2007 ects received sponsored funding during fis- • An inaugural class of 28 Presidential Civic Leadership Schol- faculty, our campus facilities and our academic offerings.” Idaho Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement cal year 2007. Nearly $14.5 million of Boise ars — recipients of a new scholarship offered to high-achieving of Teaching. State’s sponsored project research dollars came Idaho residents who have experience in and a commitment to civic Reeder’s honor marks the 11th time that a Boise State professor has from federal grants and awards, according to leadership. earned this award, and the seventh time in the past decade. In mid-November, Boise State Vice President for Research Mark • The recognition of 33 Boise State Capital Scholars — recipi- she and other state winners from across the United States were honored at a Rudin. ents of a renewable scholarship for standout students in Idaho who reception in Washington, D.C. “With each new research initiative and each were in the top 10 percent on a high school class and scored within When asked what sets her apart, students point to her ability to connect new dollar awarded, BSU’s reputation as a research the top 10 percent of a national standardized test. The 33 recipients with people both in and out of the classroom, her enthusiasm for her chosen university grows and helps breed future success,” represent an 83 percent increase in Capital Scholars from the previ- profession and her ability to make it real and personal. And just as her former says Rudin. “Our focus on research will be at the ous year. teachers showed her the way, she is now acting as a mentor to others. heart of Boise State’s growth and advancement far • A composite ACT score that surpassed the previous year’s en- “Dr. Reeder guided me on a path of self-worth and discovery. She enabled into the future.” tering freshman class and exceeded the national and Idaho average me to see my full potential and assisted me in breaking the self-made barriers For a rundown of some of Boise State’s re- scores. search highlights from fiscal year 2007, go online holding me back,” writes former Arbiter editor and student Mary Dawson in • The students’ average high school GPA of 3.30 is an increase a letter of recommendation. “I only hope my actions reflect her teachings and to http://news.boisestate.edu/newsrelease/092007/ from last year’s number. that in some small way I, too, will have an impact on those around me.” 0911researchprograms.shtml.
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FUN AND FESTIVITIES: From above clockwise: Boise State celebrates the opening of the Interactive Learning Center on Aug. 23. Artist and faculty member Alma Gomez-Frith speaks during the unveiling of her 75th anniversary mural in the Student Union on Aug. 22. Dur- ing the Founders’ Day Grill and Chill university archivist Alan Virta Carri e Qui nney Carri e Qui nney and libraries dean Marilyn Moody open the time capsule that was
J ohn K elly buried on campus in 1963. On Sept. 6, Boise State’s 75th anniver- sary, hundreds of students, faculty, staff and visitors gathered in the Quad to celebrate the occasion during the ASBSU Grill and Chill. CELEBRATING OUR DIAMOND JUBILEE: The Boise State campus was abuzz with 75th anniversary celebration events in late August and early September. From top clockwise: Students Seren Horton (second right) and Alyssa Dunlap (far right) of the Associated Students of BSU watch as fellow students sign a happy 75th birthday card during the ASBSU- sponsored Founders’ Day Grill and Chill in the Quad on Sept. 6. Members of the comprehensive campaign steer- ing committee hold up the amount — more than $70 million — that the campaign had raised so far during the Aug. 21 gala that formally kicked off the campaign. Gov. Butch Otter and first lady Lori Easley Otter at the gala. Boisean Pauline Hill, a member of the first group of students to attend Boise Junior College on Sept. 6, 1932, visits the campus during Founders’ Day — 75 years later to the day. J ohn K elly JOHN KELLY
FOCUS FALL 2007 FOCUS FALL 2007 campus news campus news briefs First Editions KLOC WINS NATIONAL AWARD ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS AND Hy Kloc, associate general manager and director of development and market- POLICY IN THE WEST ing for Boise State Radio, was named De- Edited by John Freemuth velopment Professional of the Year by the Population growth and industrial development have put the wide-open spaces and WEST THE IN POLICY AND POLITICS ENVIRONMENTAL natural resources that defi ne the West under immense stress. Vested interests clash edited by ZACHARY A. SMITH and JOHN C. FREEMUTH and come to terms over embattled resources such as water, minerals, and even open Public Radio Association of Development space. The federal government controls 40 to 80 percent of the land base in many Politicalwestern science states; its sway over the futures of thepro West’s communities- and environ- ment has prompted the development of unique policies and politics in the West. Zachary A. Smith and John C. Freemuth bring together a roster of top scholars to explore the issues noted above as well as other key questions in this new edition Officers. Kloc received the award from PRA- of Environmental Politics and Policy in the West, which was fi rst published in 1993. This thoroughly revised and updated edition offers a comprehensive and current survey. fessor Freemuth Contributors address the and policy process as it affects his western states, how bureau- cracy and politics shape environmental dialogues in the West, how states innovate DO at the organization’s Public Radio De- uniquely Western environmental policies, and how and when science is involved (or ignored) in management of the West’s federal lands. Experts in individual resource areas explore multifaceted issues such as the politics of dam removal and restora- tion, wildlife resource concerns, suburban sprawl and smart growth, the manage- co-editor compilement of hard-rock mining, anda the allocationroster of the West’s tightly limited water velopment/Marketing national conference resources.
PHOTO CO PHOTO ZACHARY A. SMITH is a Regents’ Professor of Political Science at Northern Arizona University. JOHN C. FREEMUTH is a professor of public policy and senior fellow in Reno, Nev., in July. at the Cecil Andrus Center for Public Policy and Administration at Boise State of top scholarsUniversity. to explore CONTRIBUTORS Kloc was awarded in recognition of LESLIE R. ALM — CAROLYN D. BABER — WALTER F. BABER ROBERT V. BARTLETT — HUGH BARTLING — MATTHEW A. CAHN
UR R. MCGREGGOR CAWLEY — CHARLES DAVIS — SANDRA DAVIS REVISED population growthJOHN C. FREEMUTH — SHELDON KAMIENIECKI and — MATT LINDSTROM EDITION WILLIAM R. MANGUN — DENISE MCCAIN - THARNSTROM ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS his efforts to demonstrate excellence and TE DANIEL MCCOOL — JAINA L. MOAN — ZACHARY A. SMITH AND POLICY IN THE WEST S FREEMUTH Y OF M Y OF leadership in development at Boise State industrial development SMITH
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development, and BSU Radio’s newly cre- R ated marketing department. Maj. Vaughn Ward is presented the Bronze Star by his commanding officer, Lt. Col. Brian Sulc, at book, first published in 1993. Boise State pub- BRONCOS JOIN HALL OF FAME: Boise State President Bob Kustra, head football coach Chris Petersen, the Devens Reserve Forces Training Area in Massachusetts in September. SELLAND STUDENT WINS GOLD Idaho Gov. and alumnus C.L. “Butch” Otter, and alumnus and former Morrison Center director Fred lic policy and administration department chair Norman were among 12 Idaho leaders recently inducted into the Idaho Hall of Fame. The 2006 Les Alm is a contributor. Boise State student Josh Bovey won the Alumnus Ward wins Bronze Star for valor Bronco football team was also honored at the Idaho Hall of Fame Association’s 2007 dinner and gold medal in the Precision Machining con- n Sept. 22 Maj. Vaughn Ward (BS, political science, ’94) was awarded the induction ceremony in October. It’s the first time any of the Idaho Hall of Fame inductees have had test at the SkillsUSA National Championships close ties to Boise State and the first time the association has inducted a new class of honorees since CONCEPTS OF ATHLETIC TRAINING 2002. Pictured above, Kustra (at podium) and Otter share a humorous moment during the event. earlier this year. Bronze Star with a Combat “V” for valor for his heroic actions while serving By Ron Pfeiffer Bovey, who will graduate in Decem- as a Marine rifle company commander in Fallujah, Iraq. ber with a bachelor’s in applied science O Pfeiffer, a profes- On behalf of President Bush, Ward’s battalion commander, Lt. Col. Brian degree in machine tool technology from sor of kinesiology and the Selland College of Applied Technology, Sulc, awarded the Bronze Star to Ward at Devens Reserve Forces Training Area in won the gold medal in the same event at Massachusetts in front of 200 Marines and sailors, some of whom Ward led in combat co‑director of the Cen- the SkillsUSA state competition in April to ter for Orthopaedic and qualify for the nationals in Kansas City, Mo. between March and October of 2006. Biomechanics Research, The SkillsUSA Championships is the A native of Jerome, Ward joined the Marine Corps in 1995 after he graduated • JULIA OXFORD, biology, was quoted in a story about the State Board of showcase for the best applied technology joins with his co-author from Boise State. In 2000 he left the Corps and earned an MBA from the University of Education’s approval of a $1 million grant for Boise State University to establish students in the nation. Contests begin lo- on this fifth edition of cally and continue through the state and Maryland in 2002. Ward later joined the CIA, where he was a case officer in the Middle a biomedical research center. The center will look for new therapies and preven- national levels. More than 5,000 students East and Africa. He then put his career with the CIA on hold and rejoined the Marines a text targeted to undergraduate students ma- competed in 87 separate events this year. tions for bone disease. The story ran across the state and region. to serve in Iraq. joring in athletic training, coaching or physical education. In print since 1995, it is used widely PROGRAM EARNS RECOGNITION Ward, 38, is currently working in the Marine Corps Office of Legislative Affairs in • JOHN FREEMUTH, political science, was quoted in an Idaho Statesman Washington, D.C. He and his wife and daughter plan to return to Idaho by the end of story on C.L. “Butch” Otter growing into his role as governor. The story was also at colleges and universities around the country Boise State’s Service-Learning Program and internationally. was honored with the Idaho Health Care the year. Ward, who served as a legislative aide for then-U.S. Sen. Dirk Kempthorne in posted on The Oregonian’s Northwest Headlines Web site. Association’s annual Life Enrichment Award. 1993, plans to pursue a political career. The award is given each year to the in- • GENE BLEYMAIER, athletic director, was quoted in a Macon Telegraph THE NONCONFORMISTS dividual or the organizations with outstand- By Nick Miller
on campus (Ga.) story about how the football team’s success has equated to overall university ing contributions to long-term care. Students in the Service-Learning Pro- GARY HART and community success. In The Nonconformists: gram were recognized for their volunteer Culture, Politics, and Na- work with residents at the Boise Samaritan Vil- Former U.S. Senator • The research of JOHN ZIKER, anthropology, was featured in a story that lage Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. tionalism in a Serbian appeared on Vesti Taimyr (Taimyr News-Channel 2 in Russia) in August. The Last year, the Service-Learning Program “Under the Eagle’s Wing: A National Security Intellectual Circle, 1944- coordinated 169 service-learning students story was about Ziker’s work on a project titled “Home, Hearth and Household Strategy for the 21st Century” 1991, history professor with the community to enhance learning in Siberia and Northern Canada.” and foster civic responsibility. These students 24th annual Frank Church Conference on and department chair served more than 3,375 hours with five long- Public Affairs Miller examines the in- term care agencies through 17 different ser- • Boise State football was the cover story on the Aug. 20 USA Today sports vice projects. page. Outside of athletics (CHRIS PETERSEN and BRAD LARRONDO), others teraction of culture, politics and nationalism BOB KUSTRA in Serbia since 1945. The book focuses on the CORRECTION quoted in the story included President , Boise Mayor Dave Bieter and US Bank’s Jim Grigsby. activities and ideas of novelist Dobrica Ćosić, In the faculty retirement article in the “When we [the U.S.] sacrifice our painter Mića Popović and literary critic Borislav Summer 2007 issue of FOCUS, the biographi- • CAROLE NEMNICH cal sketch of former Selland College draft- principles we lose our greatest power.” , project coordinator for the Social Science Research Mihajlović Mihiz. Together, these three helped ing technology co-director Reed Shinn in- Center, was quoted in a USA Today story on Idaho’s growth. forge a new Serbian identity that fused older correctly included a photo of Ed Lonsdale, another Selland College faculty member. cultural imagery with modern conditions.
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The 2007 inductees into the Boise State Athletic Hall of Fame were honored at a banquet in late September at the Boise Centre on the Grove. The honorees Four former Broncos gathered in Green Bay’s Lambeau Field earlier this season when the Packers hosted the Philadelphia Eagles. From left: Quintin Mikell, (from left) were: John Keiser, Roberto Bergersen, Jarred Rome, Kirk White, Johnna Evans and Bart Hendricks. Not pictured is Wesley Moodie. Kimo von Oelhoffen, Daryn Colledge and Korey Hall. Photo is courtesy of the Varsity B Club, a branch of the Boise State Alumni Association and Athletic Department designed to connect former Bronco athletes, band members, cheer squad members, Maneline Dancers, sports medicine graduates, and parents of student athletes with Boise State. Contact Michel Bourgeau, Varsity B coordinator, at www.broncosports.com/varsityb. Keiser, 6 ex-Broncos inducted into Athletic Hall of Fame Four rookies make it nine former Broncos in the NFL ohn Keiser, Boise State’s president from 1978 to 1991, and BART HENDRICKS is one of the top quarterbacks in Boise State six former Bronco athletes were inducted into the university’s history. He was a two-time Big West Conference Offensive Player of our members of Boise State’s undefeated and nationally The second-year guard was a second-round draft pick in 2006, JAthletic Hall of Fame this fall. The other inductees were the Year, winning the award in 1999 and 2000. As a senior, he was the ranked 2006 football team made the cut as National Football worked his way into the Packers’ starting lineup that fall, and was basketball player Roberto Bergersen, gymnast Johnna Evans, football top-rated quarterback in the country, leading the nation in passing FLeague rookies this year, bringing the total of former Broncos named to the prestigious Pro Football Weekly/Pro Football Writers player Bart Hendricks, tennis player Wesley Moodie, track and field efficiency, touchdown passes (35), and points per game (22.9). in the NFL to nine. Association All-Rookie Team at the end of the season. athlete Jarred Rome, and wrestler Kirk White. The seven bring the WESLEY MOODIE earned All-America honors as a doubles A second-round selection by Detroit in the 2007 NFL draft, Another twosome of former Broncos plays for Philadelphia. total members of the Hall of Fame to 86. player for the men’s tennis team in 1999 and 2000. He now plays on GERALD ALEXANDER became the first rookie to start the season After a single season with the New York Jets, defensive tackle KIMO JOHN KEISER is largely responsible for spearheading the effort the professional tour, and in 2005 he and his partner, Stephen Huss, VON OELHOFFEN opener at safety for the Lions since 1986. He recorded his first began his 14th year in the NFL as a member to move the Bronco football program to the Division I-A level, which won the Wimbledon men’s doubles championship. QUINTIN professional interception the following week against Minnesota. of the Eagles. He joins safety and special teams standout happened in 1996 when Boise State joined the Big West Conference. A six-time NCAA All-American in the shot put and discus, Drafted in the fifth round by San Diego, the versatile LEGEDU MIKELL, now in his fifth season with the Eagles. Keiser retired as president of Missouri State University in 2005. the most by any Bronco track and field athlete, JARRED ROME is NAANEE made the Chargers’ active roster and is listed at both wide In addition, tight end JEB PUTZIER is in his second season with ROBERTO BERGERSEN played for the Bronco men’s basketball currently ranked fourth among the world’s discus throwers. As a receiver and fullback in his first season. the Houston Texans and his sixth year in the NFL, and cornerback team from 1996-99 and was named the 1999 Big West Conference Bronco, he earned All-America honors from 1997 to 2000 winning The third rookie is Buffalo tight end DEREK SCHOUMAN CHRIS CARR , who is in his third year with the Oakland Raiders. In 2006 Player of the Year. He is a two-time first-team All-Big West selection three each in both events. He qualified for the 2004 Olympics in the was drafted in the seventh round and started three games before he Carr became the Raiders’ all-time leader in kickoff returns with a at forward and was also named to the 1999 first-team all-district discus. was placed on the injured reserve list with an ankle injury. total of 142 for 3,514 yards. Another member of the ‘06 Broncos, team. He is currently playing professional basketball in Europe. In 1999 KIRK WHITE earned All-America honors and captured The fourth first-year player is Green Bay fullback KOREY HALL DRISAN JAMES . wide receiver , is on the Raiders’ practice squad. A member of the women’s gymnastics team from 1994-98, the 165-pound NCAA national wrestling championship as a Drafted by the Packers in the sixth round, Hall played linebacker In the Canadian Football League quarterback RYAN JOHNNA EVANS earned second team All-America honors her senior sophomore. He went on to win two more All-America awards, the DINWIDDIE CAM HALL at Boise State and was the 2006 Western Athletic Conference and defensive back play for the Winnipeg season. Evans was named the Big West Conference Gymnast of the most of any Bronco wrestler in school history. Now an assistant coach T.J. ACREE Defensive Player of the Year. Hall is joined on the Packers’ starting Blue Bombers and wide receiver is on the Edmonton Year in 1996 and 1998. In ’98 she was also named the state of Idaho’s for the Bronco wrestling team, White continues to wrestle freestyle DARYN COLLEDGE offensive squad by former Bronco teammate . Eskimos’ injured list. NCAA Woman of the Year. and won silver medals at the 2003 and 2004 Pan American Games.
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Influenza game helps businesses prepare for pandemic ‘Idaho Review’ celebrates 10th History prof testifies By Kathleen Craven anniversary at international trial t’s Monday, and your secretary just cal- By Julie Hahn or most faculty, years of led in sick. Your human resources di- hen you pick up painstaking research end rector has been out for several days, as The Idaho I Review and take in its in publication of a book, a has most of the accounting team. In fact, 30 F elegant cover and layout, presentation at a prestigious conf- percent of your work force is down with the W there’s no indication that you’re holding erence, or perhaps a moment of fame flu, and you’re not feeling so hot either. In a literary success story in your hands. in the popular press. For Nick Miller, the face of further absences, are you prepa- But the Boise State University chair of the Department of History red to keep your business up and running? publication, which celebrates its 10th and an expert on the former Yugoslavia, The World Health Organization and anniversary in 2008, has produced eight it led to all that and more. the Centers for Disease Control and Pre- issues and has had eight stories appear in This fall, Miller’s extensive vention anticipate that an H5N1 influenza prized anthologies — which is equivalent knowledge of the war in Yugoslavia
(a strain of bird flu) outbreak of pandemic Carri e q ui nney to having a football team that makes it to a from 1991-1995 led to expert proportions will reach the United States in major bowl game. Every year. testimony at the International the near future, with far reaching health and Not bad for an anthology that was Criminal Tribunal for Yugoslavia in economic consequences. Health professor Uwe Reischl is part of a team of researchers who have developed a board game aimed at helping businesses prepare for a pandemic, such as the bird flu. created out of thin air. The Hague, Netherlands. In anticipation of a pandemic occur- Mitch Wieland, a professor in the He testified for the prosecution ring in Idaho, Boise State researchers and buildings. The H5N1 influenza will be an covered in terms of cross training, and where MFA in creative writing program and in the trial of Jadranko Prlic and five Southwest Idaho’s Central District Health ‘equal opportunity’ disease that may be able job reassignments could help strengthen vul- The ’s founding editor, came up you have any money? Can’t you give her any other Bosnian Croats. Prlic was the Department teamed up to create a tool to to infect anyone in Idaho and in the U.S. nerable areas. Idaho Review with the idea of the review shortly after he money?’ ” Wieland says, laughing. premier of the Croatian rogue state help organizations prepare for high absen- This requires a unique preparedness strategy Organizations can visually identify cri- arrived at Boise State from the University The first issue took 15 months to come of Herceg-Bosna, which terrorized teeism. In the form of a board game, the tool both at the individual level and at the busi- tical operational and staffing vulnerabilities of Alabama, where he received his master’s together, but the wait was well worth it — Muslims during the Bosnian War allows companies to quickly estimate the po- ness level.” in the event that 20 percent, 30 percent or 40 degree. three stories from the inaugural edition were from 1992-1995. tential impact of an influenza pandemic on Because the population as a whole will percent of their employees are absent due to In 1997, as Boise State explored the included in the Best American Short Stories In particular, Prlic and his their ability to continue business operations. have no established immunity to the H5N1 a pandemic, and then appropriate strategies possibility of developing an MFA program, anthology, a major coup for any publication, colleagues are accused of ordering the “An influenza pandemic will be very dif- strain, the game assumes a random probabi- can be devised. Wieland went to then-provost Daryl Jones much less a start-up. killing, raping, and expulsion of tens ferent from other disasters,” says Uwe Reis- lity for transmission of the virus. Using these The game has already been applied at and argued for an anthology that would give That recognition led to a number of of thousands of Muslim civilians from chl, a Boise State health sciences professor, a parameters, a roll of the dice is used to “wipe four local Treasure Valley organizations. the university a national presence and would submissions from all over the country; territory held by the Croats. public health physician and one of the project out” employees responsible for various key Reischl’s research partners are business pro- help put the new program on the map. Wieland said that now Miller’s testimony addressed researchers. “There will be no physical des- organizational functions. This allows mana- fessor Sandy Gough and engineering profes- The Idaho Review Jones, a poet, didn’t need much gets stories from all 50 states and from two specific questions. First, when truction due to fire, flooding or collapsing gement to analyze where they are adequately sor Vidya Nandikolla. persuading. “He gave me $6,000 on good around the world. Herceg-Bosna declared indepen- Prof donates books to Korean library faith and said, ‘Here — go out and do it,’” The publication is unusual in that dence in 1992, was it logical to ass- ume that such a declar- here’s an old superstition that says that if a visitor wants plaque that now sits in his office back in Boise. His donation was big Wieland recalls. Jones gave the money on students are the ones who choose ation would lead to the to return to the place he has just visited, he needs to leave news in Jeonju; pictures of Steiner and his colleagues in Korea wound one condition: The publication would be the stories that will be included in slaughter of civilians? something behind. up in local newspapers and on television. called The Idaho Review. each issue; in fact, an entire class T Wieland went back to his office and is built around the production And second, was Prlic If that’s true, then many return trips to South Korea lie in store Books, says Steiner, are incredibly important to Koreans. “There loyal to the Herzeg- for Boise State literacy professor Stan Steiner. is a big market for books in Korea,” he says. “Most families have a started calling old friends and past teachers, of the anthology. Students get Bosna government rat- Steiner spent the spring and part of the summer on sabbatical at library, and everyone has books in their homes.” including author George Garrett, who had a chance to not only hone their her than to the new fed- Chonbuk National University in Jeonju, South Korea, as part of an Besides numerous libraries — the library system in Jeonju is set been one of his professors in Alabama. He editing skills, but they also learn eral government of agreement between Chonbuk and Boise State’s College of Education. up so that a branch is open every day of the week — there are book donated a story, “which instantly legitimized marketable skills that will serve the whole project,” Wieland says. Wieland them well later, Wieland says. Bosnia? The trial, Steiner, who specializes in children’s literacy, began arranging for chil- rental stores, such as those we have for videos or DVDs. And, as Stei- MILLER which began in 2006, dren’s books to arrive long before he stepped onto the plane that would ner found out during the summer, the Harry Potter series enjoys a got in touch with writer Ann Beattie, who But Wieland says that the is expected to last another year. (See take him to Asia. With the help of colleagues and family and a lot of following in Korea, too. happened to be Garrett’s neighbor, and on merits of The Idaho Review go far beyond page 11 for a brief on Miller’s recently packing, he amassed about 850 books for Korea. Steiner will see how his section of the library is doing this fall, Garrett’s advice sent over a piece — for those found in the classroom. published book ) Those books now make up the Children’s and Young Adult when he visits South Korea again. While he’s there he’ll be able to free — that had been rejected by The New “Journals always bring great attention The Nonconformists. — Kathleen Craven Books in English section of the Jellabuk Provincial Library. Steiner’s drop off another gift: more books. Yorker. to the universities to which they are donation was celebrated with a formal ceremony, and he received a — Julie Hahn “Her agent called me and said, ‘Don’t connected,” he says.
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Boise State’s comprehensive campaign is designed to support the university’s faculty, students, programs and places. From left: One of the elevator towers that will support the new skyboxes and press box at Bronco Stadium. Adelina Draghici, a marketing and business major from Romania, celebrates her 2007 graduation. Former electrical engineering student Todd Plum, who graduated in 2005, conducts research in the Idaho Microfabrication Laboratory. Join our Journey to Distinction estination Distinction: The that greatness will be imparted, astic, diverse and accomplished
john kelly Campaign for Boise State witnessed and shared. student body. University, is Boise State’s However, Boise State will face The following 12 pages fea- recently launched $175 an uphill battle to meet those ob- ture a look at four key areas of FOUNDATION AT THE FOREFRONT Dmillion fundraising initiative. The ligations unless we broaden our focus that the campaign is de- campaign will transform BSU into base of support. Building and signed to support: students, facul- “Destination Distinction: The Campaign for Boise State University” is spearheaded by the Boise a metropolitan research university sustaining this greatness requires ty, academics, and buildings and State Foundation. A nonprofit Idaho organization, of distinction, bringing students commitments from our alumni, sup- facilities. the Foundation is Boise State’s official fundraising unparalleled opportunities, im- porters and community partners — organization and also serves as the custodian for proving the quality of life for Ida- a concerted effort to improve the donations to the university. For additional information about the hoans, and solving problems at university’s reputational currency, campaign and a breakdown of the target home and around the globe. thus attracting better students and amounts for each area of need and how the Boise State’s people (our stu- faculty and securing even better funding will be used, please go to the “Destination dents, faculty and staff) are the opportunities. Distinction” link at the bottom of Boise State’s main Web page. You can also visit the campaign motivation. The university’s pro- Only with the generous help Web site directly at http://foundation.boisestate. grams (our exceptional academics from individuals, companies and edu/campaign. and enhanced research agenda) foundations can we achieve the To contact the Boise State Foundation by are the means to achieve great- goals of Destination Distinction
john kelly phone, call (208) 426-3276 or call toll-free at 1-800-341-6150. ness. Boise State’s places (our new and take Boise State to unprec- buildings and facilities) are where edented heights for an enthusi-
16 FOCUS FALL 2007 FOCUS FALL 2007 17 These students share a love of the Spanish language, and a quick survey reveals that they would continue their educations here if they could — but they can’t. Although a plan for a mas- ter’s degree program in Spanish has been in the works for years, Boise State has lacked the funding to get the program started. MANY STUDENTS FIND And even though these stu- LACK OF FUNDING dents are some of the top Span- ish students at Boise State, few of TOUGH TO OVERCOME them have received any scholar- The No. 1 reason that students stop ship money. By Julie Hahn “I received $125 once,” Greg attending Boise State is financial ake a look around profes- Shaffer says, recalling his scholar- sor Teresa Boucher’s Span- ship as a major in the Department need. … [They] have responsibilites ish 498 senior seminar and of Modern Languages and Litera- that people need to be aware of. you’ll get a snapshot of Boi- tures. Another student received Tse State students. $500 to study abroad, which have amazing responsibilities that Boucher says she feels her stu- There are the traditional un- paid for only 10 percent of the to- people need to be aware of,” he dents’ pain most acutely when she dergraduates who arrived on tal cost of her trip. says. “It’s not unusual to have peo- has to turn away those who would campus fresh out of high school; The students in Boucher’s class ple working full time and going to like to continue their educations there are students who decided to demonstrate one of the core needs school full time.” at Boise State but can’t because further their educations after serv- of the Boise State “Destination DEEP IN DEBT a master’s degree in Spanish isn’t ing in the armed forces; there are Distinction” campaign: the finan- offered here, or anywhere else in mothers and fathers; and students cial support needed to recruit and Idaho college graduates carry Idaho. who have spent time, effort and retain excellent students. one of the nation’s highest aver- “We have the population, the resources to study abroad and Destination Distinction has age debts; about 71 percent have student demand, but no program,” expose themselves to new cultures outlined many areas of need for student loans. The average debt she says. Every year, Boucher Spanish professor Teresa Boucher (left) says she accrued by graduates of four-year often feels her students’ financial pain. and experiences. students, including scholarships, writes letters of recommenda- colleges and universities exceeds
graduate assistantships, new de- john kelly photo s tion for outstanding students who gree programs and expanded $20,000. move elsewhere after receiving an research space and library collec- According to Laliberte, if Boise undergraduate degree from Boise tions. State can create scholarships that State. “We lose some really talent- Students Greg Shaffer (top) and Tyler Roberts can augment students’ living ex- ed people,” she says. ALL ASPECTS face financial obstacles in their efforts to enroll in graduate-level Spanish courses. penses and life needs, it will have Funding for students is the much more engaged students who ESPECIALLY TROUBLING most important part of any cam- dents and faculty live in the same are likely to graduate. It’s especially troubling be- paign, says Michael Laliberte, building — to how they study. Boise State’s diverse student cause Boucher also responds to Boise State’s vice president for Boucher’s Spanish program alone population leaves gaps that aren’t numerous requests for highly edu- student affairs. hopes to benefit from a $30,000 met by traditional scholarships. cated Spanish speakers as the And that funding plays into all boost to the Albertsons Library For instance, students who are re- demand for qualified bilingual aspects of a student’s college ex- Spanish collection, and many oth- turning to college after a long ab- teachers, translators and business perience, from where the students er departments are counting on sence don’t necessarily have the people grows daily. live — one of the campaign goals expanded resources for students. academic standing required for Boucher receives requests from is to raise money to remodel and The No. 1 reason that students many scholarships. Idaho’s court system and hospitals, john kelly expand student housing, includ- stop attending Boise State is finan- “Our students aren’t cookie where a mistake in translation can ing residential colleges, where stu- cial need, Laliberte says. “Students cutouts,” Laliberte says. lead to disaster.
18 FOCUS FALL 2007 FOCUS FALL 2007 19 Tyler Roberts, one of Boucher’s of the Destination Distinction cam- like to see more opportunities for students, is a businessman who paign would be to keep students learning outside the classroom, RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT DRIVES says that he receives requests for in Idaho, Laliberte says it could such as expanded study abroad FACULTY IN CLASSROOM, COMMUNITY bilingual students from local com- also help them experience parts programs, more opportunities for panies that want to do business of the world that they wouldn’t see internships and partnerships with By Mike Journee the country, was strong. with Idaho’s growing Spanish- local businesses. otherwise. hen C.J. Northrup first That disciplined vision was speaking community. The list of student needs is long, PAYING THE PRICE came to Boise State a key selling point for Northrup. But even though the demand is Laliberte says, but the contribu- as a young Ph.D. in Now, as the chairman of the there, the Department of Modern Many of Boucher’s students tions to the Destination Distinction 1998, he was struck Department of Geosciences, Languages and Literatures can’t have traveled to Spanish-speaking campaign will make a tremendous Wby the vision with which the De- Northrup underscores the con- fill it fast enough. Student Rhon- countries and have received credit impact. partment of Geosciences ap- crete results — four undergraduate da Schaff would like to continue for their work — but often at their “In the long run a campaign proached the future. degrees, four master’s degrees, her education and help fill that own expense. will benefit students because they With aggressive five- and 10- two doctorates, the department’s need, but she can’t for practical Her students say they have can save their money,” he says. year plans in place and being ac- international reputation for excel- reasons. taken out loans, gone into debt, “To retain excellence and afford- tively pursued, the department’s lent scholarship and millions of “I have a family here and worked long hours of overtime, ability — that should be the goal focus on building a national dollars in annual research funding couldn’t pack up and leave for and racked up credit-card bills in of a public institution. That’s re- reputation for envelope-pushing through grants, fellowships and a master’s in, say, Vermont,” she order to learn with native speak- ally one of our goals, and why research and, in turn, one of the contracts with government, phil- says. ers. we would run a [comprehensive] Northrup has helped the geosciences program field’s best academic programs in anthropic and corporate sources. develop a rock-solid reputation. Although one of the benefits Laliberte says that he would campaign.”
SCHOLARSHIPS ARE MUSIC TO HIS EARS Jake Ineck is one busy guy. A senior who is double majoring in music performance and music edu- cation, he’s expected to devote four hours a day to practice. And do his homework. And check out graduate schools. Oh, and give 35 students private guitar lessons. But as Ineck says, he’s luckier
than a lot of other music students. c arri e q ui nney He has been the recipient of a num- ber of scholarships that have al-
lowed him to devote more time to With financial help, Ineck (right) has less to fret about than some music students. his studies and less time to an out- side job. more than you would expect. Once school after a couple more years His most recent scholarship, a you’re done with your homework at Boise State, making his scholar- prestigious award from the Presser you still have hours of practicing ships especially important. “That’s Foundation, will take care of most you need to do … to tack work on when the big bucks start happen- of his academic needs this year. top of it, it’s just more.” ing,” he says. His undergraduate Throughout his academic career, Ineck is from Boise and decided scholarships have given him an ad- he’s also received a number of de- to stay in the area to study guitar vantage, he says. partmental scholarships that have at Boise State. “I was excited that “It takes a while to get started,” helped defray his costs. it was a quality institution in my he says of a music career. “It’s even “They all do help offset the cost hometown,” he says, adding that harder to get started in the profes- of attending here, which is really Boise State has given him a well- sional world with loans and every- john kelly important,” Ineck says. “The price rounded education. thing hanging over your head.” it takes to be a music major is a lot Ineck plans to go to graduate — Julie Hahn
20 FOCUS FALL 2007 FOCUS FALL 2007 21 says Andrews. “They are the ones geosciences, electrical and com- looking for professors interested “The ideal professor is some- who make it work. Without them puter engineering, biomolecular in pushing the research envelope one who blurs the boundaries we do not have a university.” sciences, chemistry, education, in their field and using that exper- between the different worlds in That’s why developing the re- health sciences, public affairs, tise to create an inspiring, cutting- which they operate,” she says. sources that make strong faculty and the arts and humanities. edge academic environment for “Their passion for their field shines happy and keep them at the uni- But more important than ar- their students and to contribute to through in the classroom, in the versity is a central focus of “Desti- eas of focus, Andrews adds, is the needs of the community and laboratory or studio and in the nation Distinction: The Campaign recruiting and retaining faculty regional economy. They must be community. The silos in which we for Boise State University.” Up to who believe in the vision for the teachers, scholars and ambassa- all tend to categorize their work $26 million of this $175 million university’s future. Boise State is dors, Andrews says. disappear.” comprehensive fundraising cam- “Our faculty members are the heart paign has been earmarked for recruiting and retaining “the best and soul of the university. They are faculty” and enhancing Boise the ones who make it work. Without State’s research infrastructure. A YEN FOR RESEARCH “I really liked Boise. them we do not have a university.” In reality, it’s hard to sepa- Northrup and his colleagues talk demic horizons for students while rate the faculty earmark within I realized then that I about a similar campuswide vi- tapping into lucrative funding Destination Distinction from the would like to come sion as they recruit today’s gen- sources. campaign’s other areas of focus: eration of promising young pro- “Universities that do great the creation of new academic work here if I ever fessors and established scholars. research attract great students,” programs and degrees, building had the chance.” The university’s strategic focus says Mark Rudin, who joined new facilities for an increasingly on building research programs Boise State as vice president for crowded campus and supporting ally liked Boise. I realized then that student needs. as a way of lifting the entire in- research earlier this year. “Re- I would like to come work here if I Andrews, Rudin, Northrup stitution to a new level of distinc- search and teaching are not mu- ever had the chance.” and others say each area of fo- tion bears a striking resemblance tually exclusive things. Professors But the deal became sweeter cus and investment will play off of to the geosciences department’s researching the cutting edge of when Boise State jumped on van the others and go directly to the Wijk’s proposal to build the Physi- vision a decade ago, Northrup their field can offer a richer, more sum total of Boise State’s reputa- cal Acoustics Laboratory to study says. relevant learning experience for tion and credibility as a research seismic waves – similar to watch- students.” IDEAS AND PASSION university. ing water ripples created when a “If you are someone who likes MOST IMPORTANT ELEMENTS Such investments make it easi- pebble is dropped into a pond, the idea of building a university Faculty is only one piece of er to lure and keep idealistic pro- only on land – to help characterize
with your ideas and passion for the overall puzzle the university’s fessors with a yen for research john kelly what’s under the surface. your field, there is probably no leaders are putting together. But and who are eager to be part “It can be a very hard thing of something bigger, Northrup for an experimental researcher to better place to be in the country,” in these early years of establish- Van Wijk says it was clear that Boise State “was serious about its effort to push research.” come to a university without a lab Northrup says. ing Boise State’s reputation as a says. just east of Boise. Now operated ready to work in,” van Wijk says. It’s a relatively new way of serious research university, the “This campaign gives the dream substance,” Northrup says. LIFESTYLE, RESEARCH by the Department of Geosciences, “Here, it was clear – no matter thinking. Boise State has long intellectual capital they lend to “It says, ‘Not only is this metro- MAKE BOISE STATE the research station is on the cutting who I talked to, the dean, the de- been known as a “teaching uni- the university’s reputation and politan research university of dis- edge of the work being done by the partment chairman, other profes- versity” — where a professor’s their commitment to passing it AN IDEAL PLACE tinction a good idea, it’s actually university’s Center for Geophysical sors – that Boise State was serious main focus is teaching a full load on to students could be the most FOR GEOPHYSICIST happening.’” Investigation of the Shallow Subsur- about its effort to push research.” of undergraduate classes. important elements, says Sona For Kasper van Wijk, Boise face to push the frontiers of what The lab will generate informa- PUSHING THE ENVELOPE But in recent years, Boise Andrews, the university’s provost State fits like a glove. scientists know about the structure, tion useful in energy exploration, State’s momentum in develop- and vice president for academic Andrews says recent areas of Long before the Dutch geophysi- processes and properties of the aquifer identification, land mine ing key graduate programs — in affairs. focus include new programs, fac- cist joined the university’s faculty last Earth’s crust. extraction, understanding fault large part through research — is “Our faculty members are the ulty, degrees or research centers year, he spent time at Boise State’s “They were really pushing the lines and land-use decisions. seen as a path to expanded aca- heart and soul of the university,” in the areas of geophysics and Hydrogeophysical Research Site boundaries,” van Wijk says. “I re- — Mike Journee
22 FOCUS FALL 2007 FOCUS FALL 2007 23 By Kathleen Craven t’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s … Dr. Math to the rescue for students “The questions and teachers in the Caldwell School District. are more compli- I Three days a week Boise State mathematics education professor cated, therefore Jonathan Brendefur (aka Dr. Math) Idaho can no lon- and two research assistants visit NEW ACADEMIC PROGRAMS with teachers at the elementary and ger rely on other middle school levels, helping them + RESEARCH = STRONG demystify mathematics and improve people to come COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS teaching. up with answers The results are a greater un- derstanding by students of math- for Idaho. We ematical concepts, more excitement for the subject, and improved test need to be vested scores. c arri e q ui nney as a state in what Brendefur is the driving force behind Boise State’s Initiative for happens to us.” Provost Sona Andrews says Boise State is focused on improving life for Idaho’s citizens. Developing Mathematical Thinking (IDMT). Funded by a grant from posals are constantly being consid- and entrepreneurship, imaging for example, she notes that the both government and private enti- ered to address issues of mutual ben- and memory, health policy, math university is investigating poten- ties, IDMT is a way to practically efit in areas ranging from science education, biomechanics and hu- tial energy sources, their impact apply in the community what is be- and engineering to health care and man performance, and alternative on the environment, and the best ing taught in the classroom. the arts. energies and sustainability. way to deliver those resources to IDMT uses the latest research Because university offerings The university also plans to im- the state’s citizens. to help teachers better understand must respond to market needs and prove partnerships in elementary “The questions are more com- how kids develop mathematical interests in order to be relevant, and secondary education, focus plicated, therefore Idaho can no ideas and the best way to support proposals for new master’s and on its statewide public policy mis- longer rely on other people to that. doctoral programs are stringently sion and continue to support the come up with answers for Idaho The long-range goal is to pro- reviewed. formation and implementation of … We need to be vested as a vide a strong mathematical founda- Not only must new programs a community college in the Trea- state in what happens to us,” says tion that will lead to more success and research centers meet the sure Valley. Andrews. “Our graduate pro- in algebra and more students, espe- needs of community partners, but “We’re creating new programs grams are designed to address cially minorities and girls, entering they must also play to the strengths math and science fields — two ar- where we already have existing these [and other] issues and make of existing undergraduate pro- eas of critical need nationally and strengths and can be assured of Idaho a better place.” grams. internationally. the highest quality,” says Provost NECESSARY TOOLS As part of its “Destination Dis- Academic initiatives and part- Sona Andrews, noting that the tinction” campaign, Boise State is As Boise State and its sur- nerships such as that between broad reach of the university is fo- looking to fund new doctoral pro- rounding community continue to Brendefur and the Caldwell schools cused on improving life for Idaho grams in biomolecular science, grow, new and greater challenges are common elements of a grow- citizens. public policy, educational leader- will be presented to many of the ing, thriving university. ship and materials science and THE GREATER GOOD university’s researchers. ISSUES OF MUTUAL BENEFIT engineering; new master’s pro- As an institution working for Adding programs such as a c arri e q ui nney At Boise State they are abso- grams in community and regional the greater good of Idaho, Boise master’s in community and region- lutely essential to both the institution planning, dramatic writing and State is asking itself some tough al planning will give Boise State and the larger community it serves. Spanish; and new interdisciplin- questions, Andrews says. the tools it needs to provide the Brendefur’s by-the-numbers approach seeks to improve math test scores. New programs and research pro- ary research centers in innovation In the area of public policy, data local, state and government
24 FOCUS FALL 2007 FOCUS FALL 2007 25 agencies are seeking, while also formation of public policy.” munity’s needs and the regional providing a hands-on opportunity A new master’s program will economy,” says President Bob for students to contribute to the for- also help jumpstart the Institute Kustra. “They really become the mation of public policy. for Urban and Regional Planning, circuitry by which the university “This new program will inte- an interdisciplinary program ad- helps improve the quality of life FINDING SPACE A KEY TO grate research and teaching, and ministered by the Department of in our community, while fostering UNIVERSITY’S GROWTH promote research in the communi- Public Policy and Administration. groundbreaking research of na- ty,” says Susan Mason, director of This and other proposed centers tional importance.” By Sherry Squires people to address corporate and Boise State’s certificate program in focus on research that is relevant “Investing in research helps iven its prominent location community development. And a community and regional planning, to the welfare of the community, everyone,” says Mark Rudin, vice at the corner of Capitol place where the state’s economic which is administered by the Col- whether locally, regionally or president for research. Not only Boulevard and University engine can be refueled with new lege of Social Sciences and Public globally. does it address specific problems Drive, a new College of ideas. Affairs. “It will increase our capac- and issues, he says, it adds pres- GBusiness and Economics building Final programming and de- PERFECT VEHICLES ity to perform the research that is tige to the university, thus attracting will become both a landmark in tailed design for the building will needed, as well as give faculty “Research centers are the better students and research faculty. the Boise city landscape and an begin in earnest upon State Board members and graduate students perfect vehicles for connecting “Research really is the future of icon for the university. of Education approval. It is ex- opportunities to contribute to the university research to the com- this university.” But far more important for pected that in addition to modern Idaho is the energy that will be instructional facilities the building created inside. It will be a place will include a high-tech financial where Boise State faculty can trading center where students are GRADUATE STUDENT share knowledge and help stu- exposed to the latest practices SEEKS ADDITIONAL dents build the skills they need to in money management, a center OPPORTUNITIES enter or progress in the business for student services, a center for Opened at the start of the current semester, the world. A place where research- economic development, and a Interactive Learning Center and the parking As the network administrator structure near the Student Union are the two ers can work alongside business center for innovation, along with latest construction projects to be completed. for the College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs, and the mother of a high school and a college stu- dent, Susan Emerson keeps plenty busy. Even so, she finds time to volunteer for Treasure Valley Public Access Television and serve on the Faith Relations committee for Habi- tat for Humanity. She’ll also gradu- ate this spring from Boise State’s master of public administration pro- gram. Emerson (BA, history, ’94) says the MPA is a multi-faceted degree that could open more doors for her. “I love policy analysis and program management,” she says. “This de- gree will help me frame policy in a c arri e q ui nney historical context.” If possible, she’d also like to eventually earn her Ph.D., perhaps A Ph.D. in public policy at Boise State would allow Emerson to pursue her doctorate in Boise. helping her land a job at a com- munity college. But with all of her Seeing Boise State’s proposed program here,” Emerson says. “I commitments — her job, her family, Ph.D. in public policy become a don’t feel I would be shortchanging the need to care for aging parents, reality would mean students like myself at the intellectual level. The etc. — leaving the valley to pursue Emerson could stay right here in the academic and research opportuni- that goal would be difficult, if not Treasure Valley. ties I need are all right here.” impossible. “It would be great to have the — Kathleen Craven
26 FOCUS FALL 2007 FOCUS FALL 2007 27 August, it added 54,000 square new faculty member, or finding a remodeled into lab space, classes we’ve reached the limit of what feet of classroom space and was bigger lab for a faculty member have been scheduled back-to-back we can do with what we have. designed to enhance today’s high- who landed a sizeable grant. to make use of every available We can only live in the barn for “We were able to accommodate our tech learning environment. The Science Nursing Building hour, and labs are run as many so long.” recent record enrollment only “We were able to accommo- is home to the Biology Depart- as 18 hours a day to ensure stu- Along with the new College of date our recent record enrollment ment, along with chemistry and dents have time to work on proj- Business and Economics building, because of the brand new only because of the brand new nursing — some of the most lab- ects. It isn’t ideal, but it’s working. Bronco Stadium expansion, health Interactive Learning Center.” Interactive Learning Center,” says intensive majors on campus. But In his new role as associate vice care education labs, and a new Kustra. “The building component it was built in 1977, long before president for academic planning alumni center (below) are specifi- prominent public spaces where in 2003.) of this comprehensive campaign faculty members were pursuing for the past 15 months, Munger’s cally outlined in the campaign as will allow us to continue to serve students, faculty, business leaders Based on national standards research agendas. Today, the Bi- eyes have been opened to similar immediate building projects. the students who come to us from and government leaders can work and surveys conducted by the ology Department has 50 percent needs across campus. These initial facilities address together. Society of College and University all across Idaho and the country.” more faculty, four times as many many of the identified campus LIKE A FRONTIER TOWN Student enrollment in business Planners (SCUP), Boise State is Funding the new facilities will majors, a thriving graduate pro- needs, Pearson says, and recog- programs has grown from 1,000 well below the average of net as- involve cobbling together a num- gram with 45 students enrolled “Boise State is like a frontier nize the key contributions of two business majors in 1970, when the signable square footage for aca- ber of potential sources, including and two new graduate programs town in one sense,” Munger says. of the major fundraising organiza- current business building opened, demic space based on the number state and federal funds, student on the way. “We need to be crafty and re- tions for the university, the Bronco to nearly 3,000 students. Some of full-time students for institutions fees and saved university funds To enable them to conduct their sourceful. We need to make the Athletic Association and the Alum- existing classrooms have been ret- of similar size. The 2005 survey — as was the case with the ILC research, classrooms have been absolute best use of our space. But ni Association. rofitted with the latest technology, reported a mean of 112 assign- — and money raised privately but continuing to educate a grow- able square feet per student, while through the comprehensive cam- ing number of students will require Boise State reported 85. paign. year, bringing the total number of more space. “Our growth of student enroll- There’s no doubt the invest- paid members to 3,050. ment will pay dividends. TOP PRIORITY ment has outpaced the addition of “The Alumni Association is set new academic space,” Pearson Biology faculty members alone up to provide a system of keeping “A new building to house the says. bring in more than $1 million in friends and classmates in touch College of Business and Econom- research dollars each year. As HIGH-TECH LEARNING with a variety of ways that they ics is a top priority for the universi- chair of the Biology Department can help with the advancement ty,” says Boise State President Bob The Interactive Learning Cen- for eight years, Jim Munger spent of the university,” says Allen Dyk- Kustra. “A state-of-the-art facility ter was the first building outlined much of his time negotiating for man, Boise State alumnus and is essential in order for us to con- in the Campus Master Plan to be a spot to set up a new piece of donor. “We know that in this day tinue to meet the needs of today’s completed. When it opened in equipment, creating a lab for a and age public universities need business environment.” private funds to be successful. This Boise State’s Campus Master new center will be the bridge for Plan is a road map to the future, future donations to BSU.” and the newly announced com- While plans and a timeline are prehensive campaign — “Destina- still being finalized, the new alum- tion Distinction” — is a catalyst for The new alumni center is scheduled to be built on the same site as the existing center. ni center will be at least 35,000 progress, says Stacy Pearson, vice square feet and be located on the president for finance and adminis- rector of the Alumni Association. same site as the existing center. tration. NEW ALUMNI CENTER IS PART OF THE PLAN “We are creating a space where About a third of the space will be Boise State’s overall enrollment we can truly bring people back to devoted to public gathering areas. has increased by 18 percent, or More and more Boise State campus, and where we can rec- The building also will house 3,000 students, since 2000. But alums are coming home. And a ognize our history and the accom- University Advancement staff, the state of Idaho has not funded new alumni center will make that plishments of our alums.” those dedicated to outreach to al- an academic facility on the main experience all the more sweet. The number of alums who are ums, donors, friends of the univer-
campus since the Multipurpose c arri e q ui nney “We want to extend a wel- connecting with the university is sity and the general public, and Classroom Building in 1995. (The come and continue to engage al- rapidly increasing. The Alumni As- serve as a gateway to the east end state provided funding for the ums and friends of the university,” sociation had a record 8 percent of campus. West campus academic building Boise State’s growth in enrollment has outpaced the addition of new academic space. says Mark Arstein, executive di- increase in membership this past — Sherry Squires
28 FOCUS FALL 2007 FOCUS FALL 2007 29 phil anthropy phil anthropy Three new employees Yankes’ gift to aid research, academics, scholarships join campaign team $5 million commitment from ith Boise State’s comprehensive cam- longtime Boise State supporters paign officially under way, three new A Linda Yanke and her family will W employees have joined the university allow the university to expand, enhance and to help lead its “Destination Distinction” initiative. perpetuate the hallmark of excellence in ed- Alicia Ritter is the direc- ucation and leadership among its students tor of grant and fundraising and faculty. The gift is among several lead- initiatives, Kelly Palmer is the ership gifts for the recently announced $175 director of development for the million Destination Distinction campaign. College of Social Sciences and Paid out over five years, the funds will Public Affairs, and Rosemary RITTER support three areas of critical need: c arri e q ui nney Reinhardt has been named liai- • Biomolecular Science Endowment, c arri e q ui nney son between the President’s Of- $3 million. This endowment will support, in fice and the campaign staff. perpetuity, graduate students studying bio- President Bob Kustra (left) accepts a check for $2 million from Jim Kissler, CEO of Norco Inc. molecular science. Initially, their research and president of the Kissler Family Foundation, during on on-campus ceremony. • Ritter comes to Boise Linda Yanke and her family have been major financial contributors to BSU. From left, son Dan Yanke, Lin- State with extensive public re- focus could include arthritis, cleft palate and da, daughter Susan Norby, daughter Jill Stevens, son-in-law Bryan Norby and son-in-law Jeff Stevens. Norco makes lead contribution lations and marketing experi- PALMER cartilage degeneration. The endowment will • Support for the Boise State Capital grow while also attracting more of Idaho’s ence at Ritter Consulting Inc., build a foundation for advanced biomedical Scholars Program, $1 million. Many of finest students.” to new Nursing/Wellness Building Ogilvy Public Relations World- research at Boise State to address critical Idaho’s top students list Boise State among Linda Yanke currently serves on the orco Inc., a Boise-based company that provides welding, safety and wide and Deen+Black Public issues. their preferred higher education choices, BSU Foundation board of directors execu- homecare medical supplies, provided a major boost to Boise State’s ef- Relations. She worked in the • Equipment for the Nursing and but go elsewhere due to Boise State’s in- tive committee and was on the campaign fort to expand its nursing education facilities and student wellness ser- areas of fund development and Student Wellness Building, $1 million. ability to provide merit scholarship awards. planning task force. N REINHARDT vices with a major financial contribution earlier this year. public communications at the Scheduled for completion in 2009, this The Boise State Capital Scholars program The Yankes have been major financial At a ceremony held in late July, Jim Kissler, CEO of Norco Inc., presented University of California, Davis and has consulted state-of-the-art building will be a showcase recognizes Idaho’s outstanding high school contributors to several projects at Boise university officials with a $2 million pledge on behalf of the Kissler Family Founda- with nonprofit, government and corporate clients. in the Treasure Valley for outstanding edu- juniors by offering five-year, $1,000 schol- State, including the Simplot/Micron Cen- tion. The $2 million will be used for construction of a new building that will house • In her new position, Palmer will work to raise cational and research activities (page 30). arships during an on-campus program that ter, the Centennial Amphitheatre and the the Department of Nursing and the Student Health Wellness and Counseling funds for the College of Social Sciences and Public Equipment needs include video cameras celebrates their achievements. expansion of Bronco Stadium. Center. The four-story, $25 million building is expected to be completed in time Affairs through private, corporate and foundation and microphones for simulation and skills “The Yanke family has been a long- They also helped secure the land for the fall 2009 semester. donations. Palmer comes to Boise State after work- labs; specialty beds for simulation rooms; time supporter of Boise State University,” on which the Boise State-West campus Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center and St. Luke’s Health Systems ing as major gifts officer at Rensselaer Polytechnic machines that dispense unit doses of drugs says Howard Smith, vice president for stands. Ron Yanke was a local business- were also partners in the project with major contributions. In addition, generous Institute in Troy, N.Y. while providing high levels of product secu- university advancement. “We truly appre- man, philanthropist and longtime sup- support was given by Allen and Billie Noble, Ed and Shirley Bews and the estate of • Reinhardt, formerly with the Idaho Shake- rity; and ICU equipment such as monitors ciate this latest gift, which will allow our porter of Boise State who passed away in Jody DeMeyer. speare Festival and the Saint Alphonsus Founda- and ventilators. already impressive research programs to 2005. The Kissler Family Foundation’s support will help provide additional class- tion, has joined Boise State on a part-time basis as a rooms and laboratories for Boise State’s nursing program. special assistant to the president for the campaign.
MAESTRO NAMED TO FUNDRAISING POSITION
Jim Ogle, former artistic director/conductor and director of planned giv- ing and major gifts for the Boise Philharmonic Association, has joined the Boise State Foundation as special assistant to the president. He is working with President Bob Kustra and other university officials to cul- tivate donor relationships supporting music and arts programs at Boise State. Kustra asked Ogle to join the university’s fundraising team to underscore the significance of the arts and humanities in Boise State’s comprehensive cam- co ur te s y b o is e ph i lh arm on c paign. Ogle served as the Boise Philharmonic’s artistic director/conductor since 1987. He was also a conductor with the North Carolina Symphony. He has re- ceived numerous arts awards, including the Mayor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts in 2005 and the Medal of Honor from the Morrison Center in 2004. OGLE
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a grant from the Idaho Commission on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts to research Basque whalers in North America in the 16th century. The result of her research is the Basque whaling exhibit in Boise’s Basque Museum and Cultural Center. Boise entrepreneur BILL ILETT is the president of TransCorp — a truck-leasing company — and managing investor of the
john kelly Idaho Stampede of the NBA Development League. He graduated from Boise State r enee w h i te with an associate of science degree in 1965 The 20th group of Distinguished Alumni Award winners were honored during a Sept. 12 banquet in the Student Union. From left: Christine Echeverria Bender, Boise State President Bob Kustra, Idaho Gov. C.L. and a bachelor’s degree in accountancy in “Butch” Otter, Lori Easley Otter, Doug Hackler and Bill Ilett. 1967. In 1966 he was elected student body Governor, first lady, novelist, business president of the first class to graduate from leader, CEO named Distinguished Alumni Boise College, which had just become a four- year school. He currently serves as the chair daho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter and for Taco Bell Arena, the Morrison Center of the Boise State Foundation. He also has his wife, first lady Lori Easley Otter, for the Performing Arts and the Nicholson- served as president of the BSU Alumni As- I were among the honorees who received Yanke Athletic Center. sociation and the College of Business and Boise State’s 2007 Distinguished Alumni A former Meridian School District Economics Advisory Council and on the Award this fall. The other honorees were teacher and administrator, LORI EASLEY boards of the Bronco Athletic Association
r enee w h i te novelist Christine Echeverria Bender, busi- OTTER graduated from Boise State with a and the College of Applied Technology. He nessman Bill Ilett, and Doug Hackler, presi- teaching degree in 1992 and later earned a and his wife, Christina, have donated five dent and chief executive officer of American master’s degree from Northwest Nazarene semi trucks to the Idaho Center for Profes- m el issa h arris Semiconductor. University. A former Miss Idaho USA, Ida- sional Truck Driving in the College of Ap- The five were honored during a banquet ho’s first lady taught K-12 physical education plied Technology. hosted by the Alumni Association during and health and coached girls basketball and DOUG HACKLER earned a bachelor’s Top and above right: An estimated 2,500 alumni and friends gathered on the University of Washington cam- pus before the Bronco-Husky game Sept. 8. Above left: Students took part in Homecoming festivities Sept. 15. Homecoming week. The event marked the volleyball at the junior high and high school degree in electrical engineering from Boise 20th year that Boise State has recognized level in Meridian for 13 years. She continues State in 1998 and went on to distinguish some of its most illustrious graduates with to be an education advocate and serves on himself in the semiconductor industry. In 8,000 in 8 days: Bronco fans, the award. the board of directors for the Family Advo- 2001 he founded American Semiconduc- supporters gather far and wide GOV. BUTCH OTTER attended Boise cate Program and the Saint Alphonsus Re- tor Inc. after he worked his way through Junior College during the 1962-63 and gional Medical Center Foundation. the microelectronics device world with ronco Nation gathered en masse in September when an Golden Graduates dinner honoring the Class of 1957 later that 1963-64 academic years before transfer- A 1977 Boise State graduate with stints at Intel, Northern Telecom, General estimated 8,000 alumni and friends attended six Alumni week. ring to the College of Idaho in 1964. Before a bachelor’s degree in accountancy, Instrument, Honeywell, Zilog and M/A- BAssociation-sponsored events during an eight-day period. A new tradition was started Sept. 14 with the Bronco Nation he was elected governor in 2006 he served CHRISTINE ECHEVERRIA BENDER pur- Com Inc. He is the holder of five patents It began Sept. 7 with the Alumni Association’s “Celebration in Se- Invasion, where an estimated 5,000 Boise State supporters gathered three terms as U.S. representative for Ida- sued a career in that field until 2000. At for advanced microelectronics devices and attle” at the Space Needle and culminated on Homecoming Satur- downtown in the BoDo shopping district for a pep rally and street ho’s 1st District (2000-2006), four terms as that time, she decided to try her hand at circuits with another four patents pending. day Sept. 15. festival. the state’s lieutenant governor (1986-2000), writing. Her first book, Challenge the Wind, In addition to his executive duties, Hack- Nearly 400 alumni and friends from Seattle and Boise at- Then on Sept. 15 more than 300 football fans attended the and two terms in Idaho’s House of Repre- was published in 2001. The historical fic- ler is the principal investigator for multiple tended a reception at the Space Needle Sept. 7, and the next day an Alumni Association’s BroncoBash tailgate before the kickoff of the sentatives (1973-1976). In the private sector, tion is about a young Basque cabin boy who research contracts with the Department of estimated 2,500 assembled on the University of Washington cam- Wyoming-BSU Homecoming football game. Gov. Otter served on the J.R. Simplot Co. accompanied Christopher Columbus on his Defense, the U.S. Air Force Research Lab pus for the BroncoBash tailgate party prior to the Boise State-UW The Alumni Association hosts social events before all Bronco board of directors for 27 years and in sev- voyage to the new world. Her second book, and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency. He football game. home football games and some away games. The home BroncoBash eral executive positions with the company. Sails of Fortune, was published in 2005. It, is the co-author of seven recent publications The momentum continued though a slate of events during events are held in the parking lot of the Alumni Center, located on Throughout his career as both an elected too, is a historical fiction with a Basque based on American Semiconductor Inc. re- Homecoming week. The annual Distinguished Alumni Awards the corner of Grant Avenue and University Drive across the street official and a business leader, Gov. Otter main character; this time a captain who search. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in banquet was held for the first time during Homecoming and drew from Bronco Stadium. The events include games for kids, perfor- has been a major supporter of Boise State. served with Ferdinand Magellan on his voy- business administration and a master’s in 140 attendees on Sept. 12 (page 33), and 35 people attended the mances by the Bronco cheer squad, music and food and beverages. He was involved in the efforts to raise funds age around the world. In 2006 she received electrical engineering.
32 FOCUS FALL 2007 FOCUS FALL 2007 33 alumni profile alumni profile Terry and Susan Hutt: Still a team after 28 years Background in philosophy helps alum find his muse
ustin Allen graduated from Boise State with a philosophy de- book tour and made his way back gree in 1997 and packed up for New York, envisioning a Jack to Boise, where he gave a reading JKerouac-like stint at Columbia University. at The Cabin and signed books Allen earned an MFA, but he also has found success dreaming at the Boise State Bookstore. He up stories that not even Kerouac imagined. His first novel, Slaves visited one of professor Andrew of the Shinar, was published in July by Overlook. Slaves of the Shinar Schoedinger’s philosophy classes is set in ancient Mesopotamia — Shinar — and tells the story of to talk about how his degree gave a wandering thief, Uruk, and a slave, Ander, who while struggling him the foundation he needed.
toward freedom become embroiled in a war they neither wanted Allen wanted to impress m el issa h arris nor dreamed possible. Publisher’s Weekly calls the book a “promis- upon students the idea that a phi- ing debut,” and Booklist reviewed it as a “high-quality” first novel. losophy degree opens them up to ALLEN That’s wonderful praise for a book that Allen didn’t set out the world, he says. Writing the book gave him a chance to delve into to write. He says he wrote the story to support a friend who was philosophical schools of thought that he studied at Boise State. intimidated by a class assignment. “I wasn’t interested in writing Allen just finished a new book, The American, and is a dancer it initially, but then I wrote more than 20 pages in one sitting,” and administrator in a New York-based dance company. He also he says. was a member of Idaho Dance Theatre. Allen’s background in the publishing industry — he spent “In the arts, the more you do, the more complete you are in six years working for a literary agency — gave him the tools to get your thinking,” he says. the book published. This summer, Allen spent a few months on a — Julie Hahn m el issa h arris
Terry and Susan Hutt at their graduation from BSU in 1979 (left) and today at Bronco Stadium, where Terry starred as an All-American wide receiver.
hey may not have made a big splash with the national summer weekends on the water at Lucky Peak and Payette Lake, media like Ian and Chrissy, but back in 1979 Boise State waterskiing and wake boarding. T All-American wide receiver Terry Hutt and nursing “I’ve always said yes when the kids wanted to do something,” student Susan Hollingsworth caught the eye of a FOCUS pho- Terry says. “I never said I didn’t have the time. It brought us all tographer as they celebrated their graduation at Bronco Stadium. together. It still brings us together.” One month later they were married. They were all together at the Fiesta Bowl on New Year’s Day Susan (AS, nursing, ’79) and Terry (BBA, industrial busi- when the Broncos scored their historic win over Oklahoma. “I had ness, ’79) were both Borah High graduates, but didn’t meet until butterflies watching that game,” Susan says. they were fellow students at Boise State, where Terry was named The Fiesta Bowl win was a landmark accomplishment for a first team All-American in 1977. The Broncos won the Big Sky Boise State, and in more ways than just athletics, Terry says. Conference championship that year. “Boise State was a great experience for me back in the ’70s, both Terry has spent most of his career in software sales and Su- academically and on the football team, and we’re thrilled to see the san has worked mainly in women’s health care. They have three way the school is going.” adult children: Tara, 26, who lives in California and works as an Susan and Terry are old hands at marriage after nearly 30 accountant; Nicholas, 23, who graduated this spring from Idaho years, and say the key to their success is that they have always State with a degree in anthropology; and Matthew, 21, a graduate shown love and respect to each other and to their kids, and they student in accounting at the University of Oregon. work well as a team. The kids didn’t follow in their dad’s footsteps on the gridiron, “I’ve always told the kids the greatest gift I ever gave them was but they played soccer and basketball with Terry coaching some their father,” says Susan with a smile. of their teams. While the kids were growing up, the family spent — Anna Fritz
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alumni profile Linda Jantz, Meridian, ’62 Delmar Stone, Nampa, ’93 How much time has passed since you checked William Hallock, Caldwell, ’64 Wendy Peltzer, Nampa, ’96 in with your alma mater? Salinas finds her Kenneth Jantz, Meridian, ’64 Ryan Butler, Juneau, Alaska, ’97 niche right at home Clifford Dahm, Placitas, N.M., ’72 Juli VanWyk, Eagle, ’97 Sandra Bishop, Boise, ’74 Kody Aldrich, Kuna, ’99 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 lot of students can’t wait to leave home. Diana Schlegel, McCall, ’74 Kenneth Benedict, Boise, ’99 Robert Anno, Medford, Ore., ’77 Jess Byrne, Boise, ’99, ’04 Boise State alumna Maria Salinas Let us help you stay connected! Mike Erickson, Kimberly, ’77 Megan McNally, Seattle, ’99 A couldn’t wait to get back. Royanne Minskoff, Boise, ’77 James Spooner, Saint Maries, ’01 Weekly Salinas lived as Marshall Most, Meridian, ’77, ’86 Shelby Hill, Brighton, Colo., ’02 a child in Farmway NEW LIFETIME MEMBERS Kenneth Stark, Reno, Nev., ’81 Jeffrey Watson, Snoqualmie, Visit alumni.boisestate.edu for up-to-date alumni happenings. Village, a large mi- Tracy Wilson, Vancouver, Wash., ’81 Wash., ’02 Nancy Anno, Medford, Ore., ’82, ’91 Ann Duncan, Boise, ’04 Visit boisestate.imodules.com to update contact information The following members of the grant farmworker Brad Campbell, Anchorage, Carol Lauson, Longmont, and communicate with other alumni. Boise State Alumni Association settlement just west Alaska, ’82 Colo., ’04 completed lifetime membership of Caldwell. Today Maribeth Connell, Boise, ’83 Joyce North, Meridian, ’04 Monthly commitments between May 1 she is the director of Victoria Halford, Boise, ’83 Sharon Phillips, U.S. Army, ’04 Receive the Alumni Connection. This e-newsletter will c arri e q ui nney and July 31. Our thanks to these Georgia Hamilton, Virginia Beach, Cindy Rodriguez, Caldwell, ’04, ’05 La Escuelita, an af- provide you with alumni and university news and events. alumni and friends for showing Fla., ’83 Steve North, Meridian, ’06 ter-school program a lasting interest in our university Email [email protected] with your current email SALINAS Brent Moylan, Caldwell, ’84 Scott Beltz, Meridian that sits on the same and its alumni association. For Clarence Mak, Boise, ’86 Carma Elam, Garden City address to be entered into a drawing to win a $100 gift location as her home once did. more information on becom- Randy Schrader, Boise, ’88 Dean Goff, Boise card to the Bronco shop! ing a lifetime member, contact Heath McInerney, Meridian, ’89 Alan Minskoff, Boise She spends her days teaching and advocating the Alumni Association at (208) Jeffrey Woods, Twin Falls, ’90, ’93 Claudia Most, Meridian Quarterly for sons and daughters of farmworkers who are 426-1698 or join online at alumni. Diana Rogers-Gray, Sheridan, Troy Peltzer, Nampa at-risk of not succeeding in the school system. Receive the award-winning, alumni magazine Focus boisestate.edu. Wyo., ’93 in your mailbox. “I would say it was destiny,” she says. Salinas was working as a teacher’s aide when she was encouraged to become a teacher and ap- 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 plied to Boise State. “My mind was set on being an executive sec- Wheeler named retary,” she says. “I had worked 12 years for Can- associate director We hope no more time passes before you yon County and really didn’t think that I could go ennifer Wheeler has joined Boise State as the become re-connected with Boise State! to college. But it was in me all the time.” new senior associate director of alumni rela- In 2005 she completed a bachelor’s degree in tions for the Alumni Association. Wheeler I would like to become a member of the Boise State Alumni Association. elementary education with a minor in bilingual/ J was most recently a pro- ESL studies. She credits Jay Fuhriman, a since- Name ______Maiden Name ______grams officer for the Ida- retired education professor, with helping her see Class Year ____ Address ______ho Community Founda- her potential and succeed. City ______State ______Zip ______tion and has experience As an employee of the Caldwell School Dis- Phone ______Email ______as associate director of trict, Salinas strives to do the same thing for her Spouse ______Maiden Name ______Class Year ____ alumni relations for both students. She acts as a liaison at five schools be- Idaho State University Individual Couple tween her students and the school system, help- Annual Membership $35.00 $50.00 and Portland State Uni- ing keep their needs in front of those who make WHEELER Friend Membership $45.00 $60.00 versity. Lifetime Membership $500.00 $750.00 decisions about education. She also spends indi- Wheeler is responsible for directing chapter Life Membership vidual time tutoring students and has seen many and network programming as well as the associ- (4 annual payments) $125.00 $187.50 of them break through the barriers they face and ation’s online community. In addition, she will Payment Options find success. assist the director with broad strategic initiatives Cash Check Visa Mastercard “Seeing my students go on to graduate brings Card # ______Exp Date ______aimed at advancing the Alumni Association. tears to my eyes,” Salinas says. “It’s so rewarding. Signature ______Wheeler earned both a bachelor’s degree in Clip and mail membership form to: Boise State Alumni Association I feel that I never left Farmway Village. I always business administration and a master’s degree in 1910 University Drive • Boise, ID 83725-1035 was meant to be a part of this big dream.” communication with an advertising/public rela- — Sherry Squires 208.426.1698 alumni.boisestate.edu tions emphasis from Idaho State.
36 FOCUS FALL 2007 FOCUS FALL 2007 37 12.2006_focus membership ad.indd1 1 1/10/2007 9:48:20 AM alum notes alum notes School after 33 years in Army National Guard, business and professional education. Davis began his and a government affairs banking. Tunison is a board teaching career in Gooding background. He spent two member for Capital Matrix, in 1974. He also taught at years as a real estate agent the Building Owners and Kuna High School and was then formed his own real Managers Association, assistant principal at Meridian estate company in Boise. He the Ada County Boys and High School before moving later worked in agencies in Girls Club, the University of to Melba in 1984. His 23 years Spokane and north Idaho. Phoenix and the Boise State of service in Melba included Canyon County Center. time as a history teacher, RICK WEISS, MBA, ’78, has head football coach and as been hired as manager TIMOTHY WILSON, BA, Our policy is to print as principal of Melba Middle of Swoboda Hospitality communication, ’86, much "In Touch" informa- School. In 1996, he was Specialists, a real estate has joined Northwestern tion as possible. Send your selected as principal of brokerage office in Boise. Community College in letters to Boise State Alumni Melba High School and was Weiss has more than 30 years Rangely, Colo., as director Association, 1910 University nominated as Principal of the of commercial real estate of community education/ Drive, Boise, ID 83725-1035, Year for the state of Idaho experience. The Phoenix- continuing education/ or send e-mail to bsualum@ in 2004. based company is a member camps and conferences. boisestate.edu. In addition, of Hotel Brokers International. He also serves as the head if you know someone who MARY BENTON, BFA, women’s basketball coach. would make a good feature art education,’75; MA, CHARLES BUFE, BM, general story in our "Alumnotes" sec- education, ’94, was music, ’79, founded See DENISE FULLER, BBA, tion, contact the office of awarded the PTA 2007 Sharp Press in 1984 and has accountancy, ’87, has joined University Communications Outstanding Educator Award published more than 30 Neeland and Associates in at the same address. in Boise. Benton is a fourth- books, some of which he Twin Falls as an associate. grade teacher at Jefferson has authored/co-authored/ Fuller has experience in Elementary and has taught compiled-edited or agriculture, retail and public in the Boise School District translated. His current band, accounting. 1970s for 23 years. She has been Built for Comfort, will create a contract art teacher with its first CD this year. He is also PERRY WADDELL, BA, political JIM BIANCHI, BS, physical Boise Art Museum for 20 writing a science fiction novel science, ’88, has joined the education, ’71, is the new years and has worked with and a non-fiction book on New York City Administration manager of individual Job Service Summer Youth the role of fear in daily life. for Children’s Services as an Do you know the future students business for Primary Health Employment Program. Boise attorney for Family Court Inc. in Boise. He has more Mayor Dave Bieter declared JANIS REID, BBA, marketing, Legal Services in Brooklyn of Boise State University? than 25 years of experience May 4, 2007, as Mary Benton ’79, has joined Idaho Family Court. Waddell Getting them information about admission is as easy as: in health insurance, Day. Trust National Bank as a handles abuse and neglect CliCk Call Write marketing, sales and bank services associate cases. www.boisestate.edu 208.426.1820 [email protected] management. DAVID CADWALLADER, BS, in Boise. Reid has 25 years biology, ’76, is the new of experience in training, STEVEN WOODWORTH, MPA, or 1.800.824.7017 KENNETH PERRY, BA, regional supervisor for the lending, budgeting and ’88, is the president and CEO sociology, ’71, has joined Department of Fish and project management. She of the Idaho Youth Ranch Boise’s Children’s Home Game’s Clearwater Region held the position of customer headquartered in Boise. Society of Idaho and Warm in Lewiston. Cadwallader service manager at Proteam Woodworth has worked for Springs Counseling Center has worked with Fish and Inc. in Boise and was a the Idaho Youth Ranch for 12 as a psychotherapist. Perry’s Game since 1982 when he vice president and project years, most recently as the work history includes 11 was hired as a conservation manager for U.S. Bank. chief operating officer. years with the Department officer. of Health and Welfare SUZANNE CRAIG, BA, political and 22 years with Casey GARY DUNCAN, BBA, 1980s science, ’89, is the chief Family Programs. He has business and economics, ’78, criminal deputy for the Twin has joined First Federal as a Falls County Prosecutor’s also taught courses at both MARK CHRISTENSEN, MBA, commercial loan officer at Office and was presented the undergraduate and ’82, has joined St. Benedicts the Shoshone Street location with the 2006 Prosecutor of graduate levels for the Family Medical Center in in Twin Falls. the Year award at the annual School of Social Work at BSU. Jerome as the chief financial Idaho Prosecuting Attorney officer. Christensen has CRAIG HURST, BM, music Association’s winter meeting. ARLO DECKER, BS, physical 25 years of experience education, ’78, was Craig became a prosecuting education, ’72, is retiring as in health-care finance at promoted to full professor at attorney in Twin Falls County New Plymouth High School’s hospitals in Sun Valley, Boise, the University of Wisconsin- in 1997, was promoted to principal. Decker began his and Oregon. He is a certified Waukesha. In addition to senior deputy prosecuting tenure with the school in 1972 public accountant and a teaching music and courses attorney in 2000, and to chief by teaching health, science fellow with the Healthcare on the history of rock n’ criminal deputy in 2002. and physical education. He Financial Management roll and jazz in literature, also coached 20 years of Association. track, 15 years of football, he leads the instrumental music program as director and two years of basketball. LUCI ASUMENDI-MERENESS, of bands at UW-Waukesha. 1990s He earned his administrative BS, physical education, ’84, He performs on the degree and began his has been named principal SHANE HAHN, BBA, marketing trumpet for the Waukesha principal position in 1992. of Homedale Middle and finance, ’91, has been Area Symphonic Band, School. She has 20 years of promoted to senior vice the Concord Chamber RON “PETE” PETERSON, BA, experience in the education president, district business Orchestra, the Wisconsin psychology, ’73, performed field. Since 1996 Asumendi- banking leader for KeyBank Wind Orchestra, and the comedy in the United Mereness has been teaching in Boise. Hahn will oversee Milwaukee Police Band, Kingdom for seven months in English at Homedale Middle business banking efforts in among others. 2006, winning two comedy School and has served as the Idaho and work directly with contests — The January King school’s athletic director for business clients. With nearly RICK VERNON, BBA, business Gong Show at the London the last three years. 17 years’ banking experience management, ’78, has been Comedy Store and the Flip in Idaho, Hahn joined named the new executive 15 Cabaret Contest at the JEFF TUNISON, BBA, business KeyBank in 2003 as a vice officer of the Coeur d’Alene Fringe Festival in Edinburgh. management, ’84, has joined president and small-business Association of Realtors. Intermountain Community team leader. Vernon has extensive DICK DAVIS, BA, history, ’74, Bank in Boise as senior vice real estate background, is retiring from his position president and manager of as principal of Melba High 41 years of service in the
38 FOCUS FALL 2007 FOCUS FALL 2007 39 alum notes alum notes TAMARA SANDMEYER, BA, CHRISTOPHER VELOZ, BBA, JEREMY MAXAND, AS, for managing the payroll social science, ’92, has economics, ’93, was recently criminal justice, ’97; BS, department, which includes been appointed executive re-elected chairman of the sociology, ’97; MA, history, reconciling payroll accounts, Founded director of the McCall Area Nampa Planning and Zoning ’97, was the executive reviewing payroll tax reports, Chamber of Commerce Commission. Veloz is one of director of Snake River and providing managers 1936 by the chamber’s board of only a few Hispanic officials Alliance but left recently to with payroll information directors. Sandmeyer is a in the Treasure Valley local travel in Mexico and write a related to their individual longtime resident of McCall, government. Veloz also guide for disabled travelers. locations. this credit union having previously worked for works for his family business, Maxand was active in the is federally insured Valley County for 10 years. RV Furniture and Northwest BSU student senate, Student MACKAY “MAC” WRIGLEY, by the national credit She is a former Boise State Sales. He organizes Nampa Programs Board, and BBA, economics, ’00; MBA, FEDERAL CREDIT UNION union administration student body president. Mayor Tom Dale’s quarterly Affirmative Action during his ’02, is the new assistant vice Hispanic Professional and time as a student. president and construction S. ANDY SWENSON, BS, Business Owners forums. loan officer for the builder social science, ’92, is the DANIEL “DANO” MADDEN, services group at Syringa Serving the financial needs of SIx CONVENIENT general manager for Allstar GREG KIESTER, BA, history, BA, theater arts, ’97, has Bank. Wrigley works with LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU Mortgage. He owns and ’95; MA, education, ’03, has received the National residential builders to boise state operates Swenson Baseball been promoted to principal Student Playwriting Award finance construction projects 275 S. Stratford Drive Co. and is an associate scout of Stuart Elementary for the for his play In the Sawtooths, throughout the Treasure university (East of Storey Park) Meridian for the Houston Astros. He Shelley School District. Kiester which was performed Valley. also has scouting experience has been with the district at the John F. Kennedy Employees, full-time students, 7450 Thunderbolt with the Pittsburgh Pirates for the past two years as Center for the Performing BECKY DUGGAN, BM, members of Alumni Association (Franklin & Cole) Boise and the Cincinnati Reds. half-time assistant principal Arts in Washington, D.C., music education, ’01, is an 500 E. Highland Swenson was a member of and half-time teacher at earlier this year. The play, elementary music teacher in Idaho, and their families, the Boise State men’s golf Hobbs Middle School. Prior also performed by the BSU at McKinley Elementary (Park Center & Highland) Boise team from 1987 to 1992 and to moving to Shelley, he Theatre Arts Department, in Boise. Duggan was PluS many other groups also! 12195 McMillan became a pro golfer in 1997. taught at Mountain Home was one of four college a part of Boise Music (McMillan & Cloverdale) Boise Junior High for five years and productions selected to be Week, which shares free No SErviCE CHArgE CHECkiNg 738 E. Avalon KATHLEEN KEMPTON, BBA, Nampa High School for three part of the Kennedy Center music performances with FrEE HoME BANkiNg & Bill PAy accountancy, ’93; MBA, years. American College Theater thousands of children, (Avalon Plaza) Kuna business administration, ’93, Festival. community members, ATMs AT All oFFiCES (Except Nampa) 1110 Caldwell Blvd has joined the Boise State TYLER HAYNES, BA, history, church choirs, musicians (Next to Skippers) Nampa Foundation as director of ’97, is in his fourth year as SPENCER WILLIS, BBA, and community theater PlUS…in the BSU SUB, Boise, finance. Kempton served a teacher at Sandpoint management, ’99, and performers. Duggan is active & in the MEriDiAN SCHool CALL US FOR INFORMATION for more than 10 years as High School. His teaching his wife, MICHELLE WILLIS, in vocal performance with DiSTriCT ADMiN. BlDg., Meridian chief financial officer at experience totals 10 years BM, music education, ’99, Opera Idaho Chorus and 208-884-0150 Healthwise and was the first and includes time at premiered their original the chamber vocal group vice president and chief Sandpoint Middle School and full-length musical in Utah Belle Canto. Capital Educators - 800-223-7283 financial officer for the Idaho Meridian High. Haynes is also in May. Spencer currently Youth Ranch. the head boys basketball works for Stampin’ Up! in CRAIG GUMMOW, BS, Not Bigger, Just Better! www.capedfcu.org coach for Sandpoint High. the marketing department finance, ’01, has been where he serves as editor, named vice president/chief webmaster and manager. lending officer at Beehive Michelle has written Federal Credit Union. THERE ARE 101 REASONS WHYÉ more than 50 choral and Gummow supervises the instrumental works. Her lending, collection, collateral YOU SHOULD HAVE EFFECTIVE TAX PLANNING. first published work, “Three insurance and title functions Songs,” was written for the in the Idaho Falls office. WE HAVE... 2 EXCELLENT CHOICES! Pickwick Pipers of Boise State under the direction of music J. ANDREW JOLLEY, AA, professor Jerry Schroeder in sociology, ’01, received 1998. his law degree from the Riche, Dempsey University of Idaho in May. Chtd. Jolley plans to relocate to 2000s Prescott, Ariz., with his wife. and Associates, SARAH MAWHIRTER, BS, Certified Public Accountants LYNN ROBERT BERG, BA, sociology, ’01; MA, history, theatre arts, ’00, is an Idaho ’02, has been hired as the 205 N. 10th St., Suite 300 CRAIG G. RICHE Shakespeare Festival actor women’s studies director and recently performed Boise, ID 83702 AMY RICHE DEMPSEY at Monterey Community in the play The Tempest in College in Monterey, Calif. (208)338-1040 w w w . R i c h e C PA S . c o m Advance Your Career Boise. Mawhirter was selected as a Boise State Top Ten Scholar JULIA HOFFMAN GANSKE, in 2001. MM, music performance, ’00, is completing a Exceptional Dentistry • Radiant Smiles BEN MERRILL, BA, history, doctor of arts degree in Uncommon Pampering ’01, is the new principal for piano performance with Salmon River High and Junior For more information please contact: a secondary emphasis in High schools for the Salmon Graduate Business Programs theory from the University of River Joint School District in Northern Colorado. Hoffman Riggins. Merrill’s educational BSU Alumni Graduate Business Studies Office Ganske is an adjunct piano • Master of Business Administration (MBA) experience includes work at instructor at Northwest Website: http://cobe.boisestate.edu/graduate Baker High School, Mt. Village Nazarene University and has (Alaska) School, Declo High Timothy J. Huff, DDS • MBA in Information Technology Management Email: [email protected] a private piano studio in School, Melba High School, FREE 3157 S. Bown Way • Suite 200 Nampa. • Executive MBA Phone: (208) 426-3116 and Vallivue High School. WHITENING Boise, Idaho 83706 He has served as a teacher, KRISTIN SLOTTEN, BBA, FOR LIFE! coach, principal and driver’s • Master of Science in Accountancy accountancy, ’00, has been To schedule your initial comprehensive exam, education instructor. Call office promoted to payroll and for details call 208.342.8000. • Master of Science in Accountancy, Taxation tax manager at Glanbia’s RYAN NITZ, BM, music Visit our website at corporate office in Twin performance, ’01; MM, www.centerforcontemporarydentistry.com Falls. She is responsible arts and sciences, ’03, has
40 FOCUS FALL 2007 FOCUS FALL 2007 41 alum notes alum notes been named the executive a semiconductor in May. Ellis plans to work Associated Students of Boise Bank at the Boise Vista has been working in the real SHEENA LABRUM and Casey THOMAS EMEL, AS, criminal director of the Washington- manufacturing engineer, in a prosecuting attorney’s State in 2003-04. Branch. Howarth completed estate industry since 1998. Coles (Bountiful, Utah), June justice, ’93, died June 25 Idaho Symphony Orchestra an electrical engineering office when she passes the the management trainee 2007 at the age of 39. Emel was in Pullman, Wash. research assistant and a bar exam. JARED M. SHELTON, BS, program. MARY GRANT, BA, English,’06, a sheriff’s deputy for Ada power plant mechanic. He health science, ’04, was named administrative County. JIMMI NICOLE SOMMER, is scheduled to earn a law MICHAEL HAWKINS, MA, graduated from Western KRISTEN SALO, BBA, director of the Idaho Deaths NOW WITH A VERY MPA, ’01, has received degree from University of history, ’04, has been States Chiropractic general business Human Rights Center this GLORIA FASTABEND, BA, the Outstanding Recent Michigan in 2008. awarded a Fulbright U.S. College in Portland with management/human fall. Her duties will include NATHANIEL “NAT” ADAMS, history, ’73, died July APPEALING RATE Alumnus Award from Student scholarship to a doctor of chiropractic resources management, event planning, volunteer diploma, ’42, passed away 25 at the age of 56 at George Fox University MELISSA STARRY, BS, the Philippines to study degree. Shelton graduated ’05, graduated from the coordination and financial Aug. 21 at the age of 86 home. Fastabend retired for her volunteer work, criminal justice, ’03, modern history. Hawkins, magna cum laude and University of South Carolina management. in Boise. A fighter pilot from the Nampa School FOR ALUMNI. academic and professional received her law degree who is working on his Ph.D. participated in the sports in May with a master’s during World War II, Adams District after 32 years as a achievements. Sommer is from American University’s in history from Northern medicine club. He opened degree in higher education KOREY HALL, BCM, received the Distinguished teacher, coach, mentor the regional director for U.S. Washington College of Law Illinois University, is one of Shelton Chiropractic and administration. Salo has construction management, Flying Cross for heroism and for Natural Helpers, and Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) in Washington, D.C., and more than 1,300 American Athletic Clinic in Meridian. been hired as an activities ’06, is the starting fullback served in the same squadron a school counselor. She Hotel 43 offers the ultimate game but has accepted an offer will join Pillsbury Winthrop citizens who will travel adviser in the University as a rookie for the Green as George Herbert Walker co-owned Harbor Lights from the Junior Foreign Shaw Pittman in its northern abroad during the current BRIAN WEISSINGER, MS, Center at the University of Bay Packers of the NFL. Hall Counseling, was active with Bush, who later became weekend experience. Wake up Service Office with the U.S. Virginia office. She will academic year through management information, Houston. was the Western Athletic United States president. An the American Red Cross, Department of State. After specialize in health law. the Fulbright U.S. Student ’04, has been promoted Conference Defensive architect, Adams worked received the Champion training, Sommer will work in Program. to vice president/IT SHARON TSE, BBA, Player of the Year his last two in Boise for nearly half a of the Human Spirit award with a complimentary newspaper embassies overseas. SAJONARA TIPURIC, AAS, infrastructure group accountancy, ’05, is the seasons at Boise State. century, designing such given by U.S. Sen. Mike drafting, ’03; BSC, civil ALI ISHAQ, BA, political manager in Banner Bank’s new corporate comptroller landmarks as All Saints Crapo, and was honored by MIKE BRYANT, BA, art engineering, ’07, has been science, ’04, recently information technology and secretary-treasurer MATTHEW G. LEEDS, BBA, Church, Bronco Stadium, the Boise State as Counseling at your door, stop by the Metro education, ’02, owns The hired as an engineering returned to Boise after department in Boise. for Agri-Service Inc. computer information, ’06, J.R. Simplot house, the First Intern Supervisor of the Year. Deluxe, a sneaker boutique technician at Doherty & he received a Fulbright Weissinger was an assistant headquartered in Twin Falls. was hired as a programmer/ Church of Christ, Scientist, Café for an espresso, and board in downtown Boise. The shoe Associates in Boise. Tipuric Fellowship to Jordan during vice president. Tse previously worked for analyst at Resource Data First National Bank at CHRISTENE FERM, BS, boutique stocks the latest will assist the firm with 2006-07. One of his Fulbright two CPA firms. Inc., a custom software Orchard and Overland and chemistry, ’75, died July 11 in “urban sport couture” for general roadway, utility and projects was titled “U.S. CHRIS HOBBS, BA, development firm in Boise. a number of hospitals, banks at her home in Los Alamos, the game shuttle just steps from men, women and children. traffic control designs. Democracy Strategy: economics and social AMY ULAPPA, BS, biology, and homes throughout the N.M. An American/Jordanian science, ’05, has joined the ’05, is a new volunteer with BRIAN TURNER, BBA, region. Adams was listed as TIM MURPHY, BS, electrical KYLE BERGEMANN, BS, Dialogue,” which was Boise firm W&H Pacific as a AmeriCorps and is working computer information, ’06, one of Boise State’s 70 most RICK HANNA, BA, social our lobby. Celebrate victory back engineering, ’02, is a health promotion, ’04, presented at a conference land-use planner. Hobbs will in Deer Flat National Wildlife was hired as a programmer/ illustrious alums in the Spring work, ’73, died July 16 at his patent agent with Marger has graduated from basic in Jordan. Guests attending guide land development Refuge near Nampa. analyst at Resource Data 2002 issue of FOCUS. home in Escondido, Calif. Johnson & McCollom, military training at Lackland the conference included projects including Ulappa’s assignment is to Inc., a custom software at the hotel—enjoy a martini and a Portland, Ore.-based Air Force Base in San former United Nations residential, commercial and promote the environment development firm in Boise. CLYDEENE BABCOCK, BA, JESSE HAROLDSEN, AA, arts law firm specializing in Antonio, Texas. Secretary General multi-family projects. and wildlife. elementary education, ’84, and sciences, ’48, died April high style dining at Chandlers patents, trademarks, Boutros Boutros‑Ghali and KEVIN WILSON, BBA, died Aug. 6 at the age of 15 at his home in Sandy, copyrights, trade secrets STEFANNIE ELLIS, BA, Christopher Henzel, the MATTHEW HOWARTH, BBA, DAMON DOUGLAS, BA, marketing, ’06, has joined 64. Babcock spent 18 years Utah. Steakhouse of Sun Valley fame. and technology licensing. political science, ’04, political attaché of the U.S. finance, ’05, has been communication, ’06, has the Boise-based marketing teaching kindergarten and Previously he worked graduated from Gonzaga embassy in Amman. Ishaq promoted to commercial joined Group One Real communications company first grade for the Boise JACK CROSBY HAYMOND, as a product engineer, University’s School of Law served as president of the loan officer for D.L. Evans Estate as an agent. Douglas FusionSet as a marketing School District. AA, arts and sciences, ’41, assistant. Wilson previously died June 24. Say goodnight to the lights of the worked as the operations “LOLLIE” BARRETT, a longtime manager for a multi-location Boise State employee, MARY ELLEN HOIDAL, BA, Capitol dome and remember what optometric practice in Boise. passed away Aug. 11 at the elementary education, ’70, age of 88. She retired from died May 31. ROBERT GREEN, BA, political BSU in 1983. you always loved about being science/philosophy, ’06, has JOAN JENCKS-ROWE, BA, been accepted as a Thomas ROLINDA BOLL, AS, nursing, criminal justice, ’76, died July BOISE STATE’S More Scholar at Gonzaga ’83, died July 7 at the age 29 at the age of 68. Jencks- in Boise. University’s School of Law. of 65. Boll worked in hospital Rowe spent her life working settings as well as with the with victims of abuse, and in DEREK ROY, BBA, marketing, Red Cross and home health 1989 she co-founded Beauty For the city’s best rooms and ’07, was an intern for The care. for Ashes, a family-crisis Network Group in Boise outreach and education for sales and marketing. DANIEL BURGENER, BA, program. superior service, we’ve got Roy is an active member communication, ’75, died of the Idaho Air National July 13 at the age of 55. VICTOR JONES, BBA, general your number. Guard and also spent time Burgener worked for Hewlett- business, ’72, died July 19. as an intern with Protean Packard for 20 years, was Technologies. currently employed by JAY KING, emeritus professor of English, died in Santa Fred Meyer, and was a Call 800.243.4622 or visit hotel43.com Experience Hotel 43, downtown Boise’s premier member of Boise Chordsmen Fe, N.M., on July 7 at the age of 69. He taught Weddings Barbershop Choir. He also and use booking code PBSU to boutique hotel in the heart of the action, with published a book of poetry developmental writing and was the author of the book easy access to campus. Dramatic. Intimate. CHARLENE DYSON and Cory titled Something Stirring. request the special BSU rate. Robertson (Boise), 2006 Demystifying Writing: Taking Utterly comfortable and unique. Never forget GERALD DRAAYER, a former the Mystery Out Of the ALAINA ADELINE ROBINSON Boise State economics Writing Process. 43—a winning score for all seasons. and Nathaniel James Alters professor, passed away (St. Maries), May 2006 on Aug. 25 at the age of RICHARD NEWMAN, diploma, 72. He was the founding arts and sciences, ’68, died Call 800.243.4622 or visit hotel43.com and use booking JEREMY ZIMMERMAN and director of the BSU-based July 18 at the age of 61. code PBSU. Minerva Pargas (San Elizario, Idaho Council on Economic Newman worked for the Texas), November 2006 Education, leading the Department of Corrections ICEE from 1976-1993 and for more than 30 years. CHRIS WATSON and Amy establishing it as one He was a guard at the old Atkinson (Middleton), March of the most successful penitentiary in Boise then 2007 organizations of its kind in the transferred to Pocatello nation. A native of Michigan, where he worked in pre- RODDY LOCKETT and Robyn he retired from Boise State sentencing and probations. Davis (Stanley), May 2007 in 2000. He retired in January 2001 as D O W N T O W N B O I S E A T 9 T H & G R O V E a district manager.
42 FOCUS FALL 2007 FOCUS FALL 2007 43 alum notes alum notes CARROLL MEYER, emeritus NICHOLAI RAGANTIT, BBA, professor of music, died business management, ’96, July 4 in Boise. Meyer was a died June 16. pianist and professor of music at Boise State for 37 years. CHRISTY ROALSTAD, BS, He began teaching at Boise chemistry, ’98, died July 26 Junior College in 1948 and at the age of 32. Roalstad retired in 1985. Contributions received her doctorate of in Meyer’s memory can be medicine in May from the made to the Carroll Meyer University of Utah. Memorial Piano Scholarship Fund, in care of the Boise CARYL SEARLE, BS, biology/ State Foundation. secondary education, ’97, passed away on Aug. 8 at NIKOLE MISSELDINE (SMITH), the age of 68. She worked BA, English, ’03, died on in Boise State’s Payment and July 25 at the age of 29. Disbursement Office and Misseldine taught seventh- also served as a volunteer at and eighth-grade honors events at the Morrison Center English classes at Eagle and Bronco Stadium. Middle School, was the lacrosse mom for her BETH ANN TRAVIS, BA, husband’s Capital High elementary education, ’90, School lacrosse team, and died June 21. was a practiced musician. JOHN TROYER, BS, operations KENT MOEHLMANN, AA, management, ’97, died July arts and sciences, ’64, died 14 at the age of 34. Troyer Aug. 7 at the age of 65. served as the commander for Moehlmann owned Gem HHC-1-189 AVN, Army Guard. Insurance Agency until his retirement in 1984. He DONALD WELCH, BA, history, won awards from the Boise ’71, died July 27 at the age Roadster Show for his restored of 58. Welch worked for Corvettes, was a member Northwest Airlines for 37 years. of the Train Collectors He also was the general Association, and was a chairman for Air Transport, former member of Elks Lodge District 143, International No. 310. Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union, for five years.
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