The Office of Information Technology will perform scheduled network maintenance from 5-11 p.m. on Sunday, May 19. Canvas and other systems such as Slate, PageUp and Salesforce will be unavailable during this time. For additional information, contact the Help Desk at (208) 426-4357 or helpdesk@boisestate.edu ..read more

From Art 100 to Physics 101, about 500 different instructors teach Boise State’s foundational courses for non-majors. These teachers are responsible for approximately one-third of all the courses students take. The General Education Committee of Boise State’s faculty senate created the University Foundations Teaching Awards to recognize the essential work of these educators. The following faculty were nominated by students, fellow instructors or department chairs based on evidence of exemplary teaching, creativity in course design or implementation and excellence in translating disciplina ..read more

In an ongoing commitment to the health and well-being of the campus community, the BroncoFit office has installed new suicide and crisis lifeline signage in various locations on campus. These signs are a part of the university’s efforts to ensure that every student, employee and faculty member has immediate access to crisis support whenever they need it, including direct links to on-campus counseling services. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline offers compassionate support to those needing help. It is a crucial resource for individuals in crisis, providing free and confidential emotional sup ..read more

Maria Garcia De la Cruz donned her cap and gown to accept her Master of Education degree on May 4, 2024. But before she ever dreamed of walking across that stage, before she became an academic advisor for Boise State’s RN-BS Online Completion program, she wanted to be a nurse. “I thought I was going to go help save lives, or help people at their last stages of life or beginning stages,” she said. But rarely does life go according to plan. ‘Not that statistic’ Maria Garcia De la Cruz earned her Master of Education in Educational Leadership degree this spring from Boise State. Garcia De la Cruz ..read more

John Ziker John Ziker, professor and chair of the Department of Anthropology, co-authored “A Convergence Science Approach to Understanding the Changing Arctic” in the Earth’s Future journal. The Arctic is under pressure from rapid climate change and industrialization. These forces have far-reaching impacts on ecosystems, infrastructure and communities. But as challenges in grow in the Arctic, narrowly focused research in single disciplines may not be enough to solve these complex problems. That’s where this paper comes in. Ziker and his co-authors showed how to apply convergence science – an i ..read more

The Boise State benefits team will host an open enrollment event on Thursday, May 9 from 3-5 p.m. in the Student Union Jordan Ballroom. No registration is required. The university has approved an hour of release time for all benefit-eligible employees to attend the event in person or virtually. Guests are welcome to attend the event with a benefit-eligible employee (this includes spouses and partners). In-person event May 9 This event provides an opportunity for employees to ask questions of participating vendors and gain assistance in filling out open enrollment forms. Virtual option An open ..read more

From May 6 through Aug. 18, buildings which contain general assignment classrooms will have modified hours. This change only affects buildings with general assignment classrooms. All other sites will remain unchanged unless requested otherwise. A list of building with general assignment classrooms is available on the Office of the Registrar’s website. Hours Monday, May 6 – Sunday, Aug. 18 Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. – Doors Unlocked Monday-Friday, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Accessible to all users with a Boise State ID Saturday 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. – Accessible to all users with a Boise State ID After ..read more

All humanities and social sciences faculty are encouraged to mark their calendars for the Igniting Scholarship in Teaching workshop to be held Aug. 1-2 on Boise State’s campus. This workshop will offer presentations on teaching across the humanities and social sciences with interactive discussions about advancing scholarly teaching on campus. There will also be opportunities for hands-on workshops that guide faculty through the process of writing scholarship of teaching and learning articles for publication. Participant registration details will be coming soon. The organizers are seeking a ded ..read more

Boise State’s open enrollment period is available through 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 10. All benefit-eligible employees need to complete their open enrollment selections by this deadline. Hard copy submissions to the Human Resources and Workforce Strategy (HR) office need to be delivered no later than 5 p.m. For participants in Flexible Spending Account, account elections must be enrolled or re-enrolled during open enrollment. Last week of open enrollment events: Learning sessions will inform employees of benefit and premium updates for the FY25 open enrollment cycle. Register for the May 7 se ..read more

Jeremy Graves, director of Professional and Continuing Education and member of the Boise State faculty has been recognized by the Idaho Business Review in their recent “Power List for Workforce Education.” This list acknowledges the key players who are shaping the future of Idaho’s workforce through their dedication to education and training initiatives. Graves’ inclusion on the list is a testament to his contributions in the field of workforce education. The Idaho Business Review article highlights his work fostering partnerships between Boise State and local businesses, developing content t ..read more