October 7, 2003

For link to the calendar of events, see http://www.byui.edu/pr/SpiritWeek.htm

 

First BYU-Idaho Spirit Week to “celebrate the Spori

 

 

            The newly launched Spirit Week at BYU-Idaho will be held Oct. 13-18 and will feature a variety of events and activities geared for students, employees, community members and friends of the university.

            With the recent dedication of the Jacob Spori Building, the week’s events will center around the theme “Celebrating the Spori.” Several events highlighting the Communication and Art Departments, which are now housed in the Spori Building, will also be held, including a reception for all past and present communication and art majors on Friday at 5 p.m. and then again Saturday from 3-5 p.m. in the Spori Building.

            The annual Miss BYU-Idaho Pageant will be held in the Hart Auditorium Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and will be free of charge. The pageant will feature the talent and poise portions from the 12 finalists, as well as the BYU-Idaho ballroom dance team and a finalist group from Guitars Unplugged.

            The Center Stage Performing Arts Series will present The Ten Tenors, a popular group of singers from Australia featuring a variety of music ranging from classic opera to classic rock. The concert will be Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the Hart Auditorium with tickets $10 and $8 for general public and $2 for currently enrolled BYU-Idaho students.

            Following the concert at 9 p.m., there will be a traditional torch lighting and parade, complete with a fireworks display in Viking Stadium. The BYU-Idaho pep band will provide the music for the event.

            Spirit Week will continue Saturday, beginning with an emeritus breakfast for the class of 1953. The Alumni Association will also host a reception for the 50-year reunion from 3-5 p.m. in the Spori Building. For more information visit www.byui.edu/alumni.

            A group photo open to all students and alumni will be taken on the south side of the Spori Building at 10 a.m. Following, Scroll alumni will gather for a photo on the north side of the buildings. Photos will be available for purchase through the Alumni Association.

            A luncheon hosted by President David A. Bednar will be held at noon in the Manwaring Center West Ballroom. He will share the vision of BYU-Idaho and what’s taking place on campus. The cost will be $7 for the general public and $4 for BYU-Idaho students.

            The first-ever Spirit Week Spectacular, an event showcasing the talent of BYU-Idaho campus ensembles, students and special guest alumni performers will be held in the Hart Auditorium at 6 p.m. and will be $6 for the general public and $3 for students.

            Following the Spectacular, a formal student dance will be held in the Manwaring Center, Taylor and Hart Buildings. Tickets purchased at the ticket office will be $15 with pictures and $10 without, and at the door for $20 with pictures and $15 without.

            The BYU-Idaho Theatre Department will present “The Crucible,” Wednesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in the Kirkham Auditorium. Tickets are $6 for general public and $1 for currently enrolled BYU-Idaho students.

            The BYU-Idaho Competitive Sports League will host a number of sporting events throughout the week, including baseball at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; softball at 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; volleyball Friday at 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.; swimming Friday at 3 p.m.; and football Saturday at 11:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. A 50-lap relay race between student wards and alumni will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in Viking Stadium.

            For a complete list of all Spirit Week events and ticket information, visit www.byui.edu/pr/SpiritWeek.htm, or purchase tickets at www.byui.edu/tickets or by calling the ticket office at 496-2230.

 

 

  


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