Communications & Marketing

Public Relations - News/Events - Publications - Photo Services - Web and Graphics

Contact Us

The Office of Communications and Marketing supports the greater aspirations of a metropolitan research university of distinction through an integrated, campus-wide effort. Its mission is to build, enhance and protect the university's image through strategic communications and marketing initiatives that reach internal and external audiences. The five primary functional areas are: media relations, marketing/advertising, photography, Web site and publications.

The Communications and Marketing Office is located in Capitol Village, at the intersection of Capitol Boulevard and University Drive. The street address is 2225 W. University Drive. Staff members are assigned colleges, departments and units on a beat system. For help with a specific topic, the staff is available to help you find faculty experts or to connect with newsmakers at Boise State.

For general assistance, you may contact us by any of the following methods:

Phone: (208) 426-1577
FAX: (208) 426-4001
E-mail: communications@boisestate.edu

Mailing Address:
Office of Communications and Marketing
1910 University Drive, Capitol Village
Boise, Idaho 83725-1030


Frank Zang
Frank Zang
Director of Communications and Marketing
208-426-5391
frankzang@boisestate.edu
Melissa Jensen
Melissa Jensen
Management Assistant
208-426-1577
melissajensen@boisestate.edu
Kathleen Craven
Melinda Keckler
Assistant Director for Marketing
208 426-1578
melindakeckler@boisestate.edu

Major Duties:
Manages the strategy, planning, development, implementation and evaluation of marketing initiatives to support the university brand and its major initiatives.

Kathleen Craven
Kathleen Tuck
Assistant Director/Publications
Focus editor
208 426-3275
kathleentuck@boisestate.edu

Major Duties:
All printed and electronic publications, including FOCUS, Visitors Guide, UPDATE, Facts & Figures, New Faculty, Department Brochures

Mike Journee
Mike Journee
Assistant Director, Media Relations
208 426-1517
mikejournee@boisestate.edu

Major Duties:
News bureau chief; Social Sciences and Public Affairs; Health Science/Kinesiology; Honors College; Graduate College; Dear Friends

Mike Journee
Erin Ryan
Communications Specialist
208 426-4910
erinryan@boisestate.edu

Major Duties:
Science units in the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Engineering and Division of Research. Assist with writing for university publications such as FOCUS magazine.

 

Sherry Squires
Sherry Squires
Communications Specialist
208 426-1563
ssquires@boisestate.edu

Major Duties:
Business & Economics; Extended Studies; Women's Center; Service Learning; International Programs


Photo Services

John Kelly
John Kelly
Manager of Photographic Services
208 426-1705
jkelly@boisestate.edu
Carrie Quinney
Carrie Quinney
University Photographer
208 426-1880
cquinney@boisestate.edu

Web and Graphics

Jeremy Speer
Jeremy Speer
Web Design Specialist
208 426-1597
jeremyspeer@boisestate.edu