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FOCUS Magazine

FOCUS, the university’s alumni magazine, includes news about Boise State’s programs, events and people, as well as in-depth features that explore a broad range of issues and ideas. Published three times a year, this award-winning publication is mailed to 54,000 alumni and university friends and also distributed on campus and locally.

Focus cover - Winter 2009Live and Learn

Spring 2009 Focus

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Back Issues Of FOCUS

FOCUS - Cover Winter 2008

The New Look of FOCUS
Featuring Zoo Boise

Winter 2009 Focus

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Focus cover - Fall 2007

A New Endeavor

Fall 2008 Focus

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Focus cover - Fall 2007

The Economics of Creativity

Winter 2008 Focus

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Focus cover - Fall 2007

The Campaign for Boise State University

Fall 2007 Focus

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Focus Summer 2007

Celebrating 75 Years

Summer 2007 Focus

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If Walls Could Talk

Spring 2007 Focus

Buildings Help Tell Boise State's Story

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Perfect, Pete

Winter 2007 Focus

Reliving Boise State's magical undefeated season

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Boise State Scholars & the Global Picture

Fall 2006 Focus

Boise State University is actively engaged in efforts to address some of the major challenges of the day, including global warming, terrorism, immigration and health concerns. Faculty research extends far beyond the boundaries of the university or the state of Idaho and involves resources, energy and collaboration from entities across the globe.

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Integrated Learning and Creative Thinking

Summer 2006 Focus

Creative collaboration between departments, outside agencies and even sister universities is transforming how Boise State operates and what it can accomplish. This issue of FOCUS provides a closer look at how the university is encouraging and benefiting from an array of partnerships in research, community service and creative activity.

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THE X-FACTOR

Spring 2006 Focus

Boise State women are helping lead the way in the classroom, the research lab, and in administration, and in the process they are playing a pivotal role in shaping the culture and goals of a university that is on the move in the 21st century. In this issue of FOCUS, we profile some of BSU’s outstanding women.

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Our Students, Their Stories

Fall 2005 Focus

On it's path toward greater excellence in research and teaching, Boise State continues to be enhanced by the depth and breadth of its diverse student body. From brand new freshmen right out of high school to doctoral candidates, students contribute to the university's stature and reputational currency, while profiting from its award-winning faculty, innovative programs and groundbreaking research. The Fall 2005 issue of FOCUS takes a brief look at the student experience at Boise State.

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Taking Care of Business

Summer 2005 Focus

When it comes to Boise State and Idaho’s business climate, perhaps the equation Town + Gown = Momentum says it best. As Idaho’s economy ramps up, Boise State is playing an integral role in fueling business growth and creativity. In this issue of FOCUS, we explore some of the reasons behind this synergy and highlight people and programs that are leading the way.

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Spring 2005 - Windows On The University

The Boise State football team’s regular season opened a “window to the university” for viewers across the nation, highlighting not only BSU’s athletic excellence, but also its academic achievements.

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Summer 2004 - Building on Success

Today’s Boise State University is building on past success and setting the pace in a changing academic world. Leading that charge is a diverse array of faculty members from longtime professors to those fresh out of doctoral programs. They are researchers, writers, performers, lecturers and philosophers — more than 950 full- and part-time teachers dedicated to keeping Boise State on the leading edge of higher education.

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Spring 2004 - Outdoor University

The Office of University Relations is very excited to premier the Spring 2004 FOCUS - 'Outdoors University'. When it comes to outdoor recreation, Boise State couldn’t be in a much better location. Head out from campus in any direction, and a myriad of opportunities for fun await. In this issue of FOCUS, we take a closer look at Boise State’s big back yard and talk to students and faculty who enjoy playing close to home."

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Fall 2003 -  Prescription For Excellence

This issue of FOCUS, while highlighting health-related research, speaks volumes about the ongoing transformation under way on the Boise campus. Long heralded as an institution devoted to classroom teaching, Boise State now seeks to add another dimension to its mission — that of a metropolitan research university of distinction," says Boise State University President Bob Kustra in his quarterly column.

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Summer 2003 - A New Era For Boise State

He's been a politician, a university president and chair of Illinois' Board of Higher Education. He can now add Boise State president to the list. Bob Kustra's appointment as the university's sixth chief executive marks the start of a new era for Boise State.

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