Community Calendars and Local Events
Community is both a feeling and a set of relationships among people. The Office of Community Engagement and Belonging aims to support all members of our community develop positive connections within their department, college, university, and beyond.
Review the list of local events and community calendars below:
- Community Engagement and Belonging Events
- Boise State Campus Events
- City of Boise
- City of Meridian
- City of Nampa
Boise State Land Acknowledgement Statement
In the spring of 2024, Boise State University followed the precedent set by the University of Idaho, Idaho State University, and other state and regional institutions by adopting a formal land acknowledgment statement. A land acknowledgment is a respectful recognition of Indigenous peoples as the traditional stewards of the land, affirming the ongoing connection between Indigenous communities and their ancestral territories.
The Boise State land acknowledgment statement was drafted by a committee of alumni, students, and community members. This statement is available for use by anyone wishing to include it at the beginning of courses, presentations, events, or within course syllabi.
Additionally, Community Engagement and Belonging is developing a subject guide aimed at deepening understanding and engagement. The goal of this land acknowledgment goes beyond words, inspiring the community to learn more about the history and contemporary issues facing Idaho’s five federally recognized tribes and the descendants of the Boise Valley People.
“Boise State University was established upon the ancestral homelands of the Original Boise Valley People – the Newe (Shoshone), Numu (Paiute), and the Panakwate (Bannock) People – whose descendants are citizens of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of Fort Hall, the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of Duck Valley, Fort McDermitt Paiute-Shoshone Tribe, the Burns Paiute Tribe, and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. As an institution of higher learning, we recognize the historical impact federal policies have had on tribal people. We acknowledge the importance of strengthening tribal community engagement and offering rich historical and cultural education at Boise State University.”
New Faculty Orientation and Onboarding
The Office of Academic Leadership and Faculty Affairs and the Office of Community Engagement and Belonging have collaborated to support New Faculty Orientation and onboarding initiatives. This includes community building activities at orientation events, and New Faculty Mentoring Circles and Faculty Fridays throughout the semester. For more information please contact Stephanie Ritchie Breach, the Faculty Employee Relations Specialist, at stephaniebreach@boisestate.edu.
Faculty Recruitment and Retention Initiatives
The Office of Community Engagement and Belonging has partnered with Human Resources to support Dual Career hiring initiatives. This includes the analyzation and implementation of:
If you have any questions, please contact employment@boisestate.edu or Lisa Phillips, Vice Provost for Community Engagement and Belonging, at lisaphillips961@boisestate.edu.