The Boise University Cultural Center exists to serve all the students of Boise State University irregardless of race, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity or ethnicity. It’s goals are ambitious and it’s focus is simple. We want to be a place where people come to discuss issues they might not be able to discuss anywhere else. We want to facilitate cross cultural understanding by raising awareness about the steps of identity development. We want to host passionate discussions and answer burning questions. We want to allow students to learn more about how to get involved with issues of social justice, equal opportunity and access. We’d like students to come away with new ways of thinking and challenging themselves to redefine notions of “tradition” and “diversity”. We want students to be agents of the social change they want to see.
Music
We have had the pleasure of hiring several local very talented artists and we recommend these ones:
Rochelle Smith- catch her at local venues for a treat! Her blend of vocals and guitar are a beautiful mixture.
Becca George- she usually performs with Rochelle Smith. This young lady will blow you away with her voice.
Kritik-She raps about social issues and motivates! Catch her at local venues.
Double O Ryders- from Ontario Oregon. These two talented young rappers have performed for us and brought the house down in English and Spanish.
Proverb- a local rapper who keeps his raps clean and real.
Elisabeth Blin- This talented guitarist performs French and Brazilian music flawlessly. She usually perfoms at the Cafe du Paris in downtown Boise.
Movies
An Inconvenient Truth
The Color of Fear
Crash
American History X
Broke Back Mountain
North Country
Fahrenheit 911
The Corporation
Supersize Me
Born into Brothels
Hotel Rwanda
Last Chance for Eden
Books
Our students and friends are welcomed to submit their favorite readings. Send us a message and we will add them to the list:
White like Me by Tim Wise
A Race is a Nice Thing to Have by Dr. Janet E. Helms
A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn
Toto Chan by Tetsuko Kuroyanagi
The Cornel West Reader by Dr. Cornell West
The Autobiography of Malcom X by Malcom X and Alex Hailey
The Motocycles Diaries by Ernesto "Che" Guevarra.
Heroes
Our heroes are the students who spread our mission, the staff who gives diligently of themselves and the faculty who vest their time in our students...
Boise State University
Boise,Idaho
Graduated: N/A
Clubs: The Cultural Center is located on the second floor of the Student Union Building and is a 24 hour access area. For more information on how to gain access, contact (208) 426-5950.
2003 to Present
Cultural Center Everyone come today 1pm to Cultural center for Q & A with Campus Security Representatives. Bring questions and concerns!! Posted at 7:47 PM Dec 17 view more
Welcome to the Boise State University Cultural Center's MySpace! We have created this account to interact with those that are interested in the work we do on campus. A large part of what we do is raise awareness about things that do not normally get discussed. You will read things on our site that you may never have considered, thought about, agree with or support. We encourage that you become a member of our site with open mind and open heart and understand that dialogue is a step in the right direction.
Our Mission: The Cultural Center at Boise State University is committed to raising AWARENESS and UNDERSTANDING about marginalized and oppressed groups in both minority and dominant culture, creating understanding about the needs of these groups and providing OPPORTUNITIES to all for action and interaction. We focus on EDUCATION in the areas of identity development, issues of power and privilege, SOCIAL JUSTICE and internalized oppression and promote an environment where people with different values and beliefs are treated with
RESPECT and DIGNITY.
Who I'd like to meet: People that are not afraid to step outside their comfort zone in order to see life from another perspective, like the ones here:
In keeping with the "true nature" of No Pants Day, the folks who are "old enough to know better and still young enough not to care" are taking a hands off approach to future No Pants Day celebrations - having brought it to Boise last year, and wanting it to evolve organically.
You are welcome to use any of the copyright free art and photos found here and at www.BoiseNoPantsDay.com (now hosted @ TheBoisePicayune.com) in pursuit of your No Pants Celebration / Event / Special
All supporters of the LGBT community please please come out and Rally with me and my family and friends on Sat. feb. 21st at noon. We are rallying unders the nampa recreation sign on the corner of 12th and constitution in nampa idaho. It is in support of the lesbian family that was denied a family membership......please come out!!
May you find fire and light as the winter solstice comes upon us to celebrate all the children and the promise of sunnier days. May your holiday season be full of mistletoe and laughter.
No Borders South Wales organises against migration controls and fights for freedom of movement for all. Keep any eye on our blogposts and bulletins to see how you can help resist the border regime!
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