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About the Conference

Revolutions: Promise and Peril – Summer 2025

When: June 12-13, 2025

Where: Boise State University

Cost: $50

About the Conference

This conference, themed “Revolutions: Promise and Peril,” in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the “shot heard round the world,” offers content-rich, teaching-centric sessions filled with cutting-edge approaches to learning.

Presenters include Boise State faculty, award-winning master teachers in history, government, and other disciplines, as well as local and regional scholars with expertise on the conference theme.

The conference provides opportunities to explore questions of revolution from a variety of perspectives. 

Keynote Speaker

More information coming soon!

Breakout Sessions

In addition to the keynote, Plenary sessions include presentations by the Idaho State Museum and the Wassmuth Center for  Human Rights. 

Breakout sessions, led by Boise State faculty and experienced educators, will cover a wide variety of topics around the theme of revolutions. 

Visitors to Boise

Once again this year, conference attendees will have privileged access to the Stein Luminary, and visitors to Boise may enjoy the nearby Wassmuth Center for Human Rights: Home of the Anne Frank Memorial, the Capitol Building, Idaho State Museum, the Basque Museum & Cultural Center, the Old Idaho Penitentiary, Preservation Idaho’s Walking Tours of historic sites and much more!

Professional Development Credit

Participants will also be able to register for professional development credit through Boise State University for an additional fee. Registration is simple, and support is available through the university’s Extended Studies Customer Service team. For more information about credit options, contact Extended Studies at (208) 426-1709 or email ExtendedStudies@boisestate.edu.