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Boise State provides excellent opportunities to experience college life. Mirando Adelante and Culture of Success are annual campus visitation programs for Hispanic and African-American high school students. Students from all backgrounds are invited to participate in these programs. Also, Boise State student organizations and academic departments produce outstanding cultural programs that are attended by the entire community.
| Culture of Success | Mirando Adelante |
| Cinco de Mayo | Mexican-American Conference |
| Human Rights Week | Pow-Wow Celebration |
| International Festival | Walk to the North |
| Lu'au | Native American Studies Conference |
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Culture of Success
"Culture of Success" promotes higher education to African-American students and provides a great opportunity to experience "college life." Students attend a university class, take a campus tour, attend a panel presentation, participate in an African-American trivia game, and receive information on scholarship opportunities. If you are interested in attending Culture of Success, please contact Everardo Torrez, Enrollment Counselor, at EverardoTorrez@boisestate.edu or (208) 426-3038.
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Cinco de Mayo
Our Cinco de Mayo fiesta includes live Latino music, a lowrider car and bike show, a Ms. Cinco de Mayo contest, traditional Mexican folkloric entertainment, and savory Mexican food! The Boise State Student Union is the site of our annual fiesta. Come and see what a fantastic program Boise State's Organizacion de Estudiantes Latino-Americanos (OELA) puts on for our community. If you are interested in attending the Cinco de Mayo fiesta, please contact the Cultural Center at (208) 426-4317.
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Human Rights Week
Join hundreds in support of Idaho Human Rights and march down Capitol Boulevard to the Idaho State Capitol. The annual march starts a two-week program that delves into Human Rights issues affecting all Idahoans. Typically, the program includes civil rights speakers, open discussions on human rights issues, and cultural entertainment. If you are interested in the MLK, Jr. Celebration, please contact the Cultural Center at (208) 426-4317.
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International Festival
Take a trip around the world without leaving Boise! Boise State's annual Food, Song & Dance Festival provides a tasty opportunity to explore fine cuisine from different continents. Besides wonderful food you'll be entertained by cultural dancing that spans the globe. If you are interested in attending Boise State's Food, Song & Dance Festival, please contact the International Programs Office at (208) 426-3652.
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Lu'au
Join us for a night of cultural celebration in "The Spirit of Hawaii." Boise State students and the local community enjoy mouth-watering kalua pig and poke, and for entertainment there's hula dancing. If you are interested in attending Boise State's Lu'au, please contact the Cultural Center at (208) 426-4317.
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Mirando Adelante
Mirando Adelante provides an excellent opportunity for Latino students to experience "college life." High school students attend a university class, take a campus tour, participate in a Latino trivia game, interact with college students, and attend a panel presentation. Students also receive information about financial aid, admission procedures and scholarship opportunities. If you are interested in attending Mirando Adelante, please contact Everardo Torrez, Enrollment Counselor, at EverardoTorrez@boisestate.edu or (208) 426-3038.
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Mexican-American Conference
Bienvenidos! Boise State's biannual Mexican-American Studies Conference includes educational workshops for parents and students, and speeches from some of the most influential Mexican-Americans in the United States. The conference is an invaluable source of information and inspiration. If you are interested in the Mexican-American Studies Conference, please contact the Cultural Center at (208) 426-4317.
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Pow-Wow Celebration
Join Boise State's Intertribal Native Council in celebrating Idaho's rich Native American traditions. Enjoy a day of singers, drummers and dancers. There are also Native American arts and crafts vendors. If you are interested in attending Boise State's Pow-Wow, please contact the Cultural Center at (208) 426-4317.
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A Walk to the North
A Walk to the North provides an excellent opportunity for Native American students to experience "college life." High school students attend a university class, take a campus tour, participate in a Native American trivia game, interact with college students, and attend a panel presentation. Students also receive information about financial aid, admission procedures and scholarship opportunities. If you are interested in attending A Walk to the North, please contact Everardo Torrez, Enrollment Counselor, at EverardoTorrez@boisestate.edu or (208) 426-3038.
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Native American Studies Conference
Boise State's biannual Native American Studies Conference includes educational workshops for adults and high school students. Sherman Alexie, author, poet, screenwriter, director gave the keynote address at the 2002 conference. If you are interested in the Native American Conference, please contact the Cultural Center at (208) 426-4317.
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