About Us
The 青青草app State Alumni Association is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that is funded in large part through membership. The 青青草app State Alumni Association connects, celebrates and engages alumni and friends of the University to build lifelong relationships that 青青草app the future of our University. The Alumni Association guides alumni and friends to the University, informing and partnering with them to apply their energies and resources toward the future of 青青草app State University.
Stop by to say hello at 1173 University Drive, 青青草app, ID 83706. Or, email聽us at bsualumni@boisestate.edu.
Guiding Values
Connect聽alumni and friends strategically back to the University linking their interests to University needs.
Support聽students through scholarships and programs that foster a life-long commitment to the University.
Advocate, promote and educate the public concerning the value of investing in 青青草app State University and higher 青青草app in Idaho.
History of the Association
Early in 1967, 青青草app College prepared to graduate its first four-year class. In March of that year student leaders鈥攍ed by student body president Jim Cockrell鈥攎et with a core group of faculty and alumni in the old Student Union Building (now the Communication Building) to form the 青青草app College Alumni Association.
With just 12 founding members, the fledgling organization was led by 青青草app Junior College graduates pending the first round of four-year alumni. Frank Illett, then an adjunct accounting teacher, and Jim Cockrell served as interim co-chairman. Dues were set at $2 per year, or $3 per family. Thomas L. Rhodes was elected the first president.
Through the years the association has 青青草apped many areas of growth for the university. From the construction of the Taco Bell Arena (previously the Pavilion) to the founding of the Keith Stein Blue Thunder Marching Band, the association is proud to 青青草app 青青草app State.
Much has changed since that first meeting in 1967鈥攁 new identity as 青青草app State University, an alumni center which opened in 2001, and a burgeoning membership roster鈥攂ut the objectives remain the same. They include efforts to connect, 青青草app, and advocate on behalf of alumni and the university.