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77th Annual AUBER Fall Conference • Oct. 19–22, 2024 • Boise, Idaho

Events held at Boise Centre East and The Grove Hotel in downtown Boise, ID.

Hosted by the Idaho Policy Institute at Boise State University.

Sponsored by University of Central FloridaREMIIMPLAN • Jacksonville State University • Visit BoiseLightcast

Attendee Info – Restaurants, Attractions, and Other Resources

Boise Centre East (195 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83706) is the AUBER conference venue and will be the site for most daytime events, including keynotes, workshops, and concurrent sessions. Entrance is accessible from the ground level plaza.

The Grove Hotel (245 S Capitol Blvd, Boise ID 83702) is the AUBER conference hotel and will be the site of the Saturday Welcome Reception (4th Floor Outdoor Terrace) and the nightly hospitality suite (room TBD).

Note – All conference guests must be registered AND be accompanied by a registered conference attendee. All hotel policies must be followed. For security, the outdoor terrace closes at 10 p.m. nightly.

Boise 2024 Conference Planning Committee

Where to Eat & Drink

Top 10 Downtown Restaurants

ÀLAVITA An Italian Joint • 807 W Idaho St, Boise, ID 83702

(208) 780-1100 • http://www.alavitaboise.com/
ÀLAVITA is all about fresh pasta and local ingredients – created freshly every day. A restaurant whose name means ‘to life’, ÀLAVITA is a great place for celebrating life with good friends and family alike in the heart of Downtown Boise. Features great wine list, craft cocktails and an open kitchen.

 

Bar Gernika202 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83702

(208) 344-2175 • http://www.bargernika.com/
Bar Gernika has been a fixture on the Basque Block for almost 20 years and serves authentic Basque foods, wine and desserts.

 

Bittercreek Alehouse246 N 8th St, Boise, ID 83702

208-345-1813 • https://www.bittercreekalehouse.com/
We are an Idaho-American beer bar that pairs good beer with thoughtful food, friendly service, and comfortable downtown Boise ambience. Est. 1995

 

Chandlers Prime Steaks & Fine Seafood981 W Grove St, Boise, ID 83702

(208) 383-4300 • http://www.chandlersboise.com/
Open every day at 4 pm for dine-in or take-out (including wine and cocktails!). We feature live jazz every night of the week and, as always, complimentary valet parking. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED; take-out available.

 

Diablo & Sons Saloon246 N 8th St, Boise, ID 83702

208-391-9419 • https://www.diabloandsons.com/
Diablo & Sons Saloon is an original and independent lager & taco saloon. Saloon patrons are encouraged to grab the first spot they feel comfortable.

 

Fork Restaurant199 N 8th St, Boise, ID 83702

(208) 287-1700 • http://boisefork.com/
Fork sources many of our key ingredients from local Boise and Northwest farmers, ranchers, bakers, distillers, brewers and cheese makers. The result is a menu that is as surprising as it is familiar. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week, and featuring our brunch offerings on Saturdays & Sundays.

 

The Lively505 W Bannock St, Boise 83702

208.209.5503 • https://www.thelivelyboise.com/
At The Lively, we draw inspiration from the bounty of the region. Every facet of our culinary offering has been curated to bring you a unique experience. Our aim is simple and true: to welcome you with graceful, genuine hospitality into our home. As such, we have created a warm and familiar space into which we hope to invite you again and again to eat, drink, and be lively.

 

The Reef105 S 6th St, Boise, ID 83702

(208) 287-9200 • http://www.reefboise.com/
The Reef provides an island vacation every day of the week. Between the island style food and live music it’s sure to be your island paradise!

 

SaltBrush506 W. Grove, Boise, ID 83705

208-717-2588 • http://www.saltbrush.com/
Upscale casual restaurant in the heart of Downtown Boise. Great menu, great wine list, classic cocktails.

 

Wild Root Café276 N 8th St, Boise, ID 83702

(208) 856-8956 • http://wildrootcafe.com/
Wild Root Café serves seasonal, craft comfort food, with an emphasis on local ingredients. We offer breakfast and lunch Tuesday through Friday, and weekend brunch. Enjoy a cold beer, wine, craft cocktails or kombucha with your meal, which is particularly nice on our patio (nice doggies are even allowed)! Come for the tofu, stay for the pork belly.
Restaurants Downtown Boise

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Just in Case…

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Market & Pharmacy

Trader Joe’s • 300 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83702 • +12083367282
Across the street from The Grove Hotel

JDs Bodega • 161 N Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83702 • +12085195516
0.1 mile from The Grove Hotel

Jacksons Food Stores • 505 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83702 • +12083850108
0.2 miles from The Grove Hotel • open 24 hours (gas station market)

Bodega Boise • 1007 W Main St, Boise, ID 83702 • +12083369192
0.3 miles from The Grove Hotel

WinCo Foods • 110 E Myrtle St, Boise, ID 83702 • +12084241634
0.5 miles from The Grove Hotel • open 24 hours

Walgreens • 455 S Broadway Ave, Boise, ID 83702 • +12083314187
0.7 miles from The Grove Hotel

Whole Foods Market • 401 S Broadway Ave, Boise, ID 83702 • +12082874600
0.7 miles from The Grove Hotel

Rite Aid • 1515 W State St, Boise, ID 83702 • +12083457684
1.0 mile from The Grove Hotel • open 24 hours

Albertsons • 1650 W State St, Boise, ID 83702 • +12083448660
1.1 miles from The Grove Hotel

Print & Copy Shops

AlphaGraphics Boise • 517 S 8th St, Boise, ID 83702 • +12083699848
0.3 miles from The Grove Hotel • specialty printing

FedEx Office Print & Ship Center (Store #5122) • 691 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83702 • +12083315100
0.3 miles from The Grove Hotel

Hi-Tech Color LLC • 1115 W Grove St, Boise, ID 83702 • +12083365499
0.6 miles from The Grove Hotel • specialty printing

The UPS Store West Downtown (Store #2218) • 1775 W State St, Boise, ID 83702 • +12083848500
1.1 miles from The Grove Hotel

The UPS Store Vista Ave (Store #6138) • 1116 S Vista Ave, Boise, ID 83705 • +12083452042
2.1 miles from The Grove Hotel (on the way from the airport)

OfficeMax (Store #6321) • 8551 W Franklin Rd, Boise, ID 83709 • +12083755889
5.2 miles from The Grove Hotel

Staples (Store #0662) • 8059 W Preece Dr, Boise, ID 83704 • +12083755550
5.2 miles from The Grove Hotel

Explore Boise

Top 5 Nearby Attractions

Basque Block Cultural District • 611 W Grove St, Boise, ID 83702

The Block features the Basque Museum and Cultural Center, the 1864 Cyrus Jacobs-Uberuaga House, authentic restaurants, and the Basque Market, which is stocked with wines and food from the Basque region in northern Spain and SW France.

 

Boise River Greenbelt • Downtown Boise, view map (PDF)

The Boise River Greenbelt is one of Boise’s most beloved parks. The 25-mile tree-lined pathway follows the north and south sides of the Boise River through the heart of the city and provides scenic views, wildlife habitat and pedestrian access to many of Boise’s popular riverside parks. The “Ribbon of Jewels” is a series of parks located along the Greenbelt.
Note: All guests at The Grove Hotel have access to complimentary bike rental!

 

Freak Alley Gallery • 210 N. 9th St., Boise, ID 83702

Freak Alley started in 2002 when local artist Colby Akers created a drawing on a back-alley doorway. Today fresh murals and graffiti-inspired artwork created by hundreds of artists and volunteers extend throughout the entire alley and into the nearby gravel parking lot.

 

Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial & Wassmuth Center for Human Rights770 S 8th St, Boise, ID 83702

The Wassmuth Center for Human Rights was founded in 1996 for the purpose of constructing a tribute to human rights. That vision became a reality when the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial opened to the public in 2002.
The Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial includes a life-sized bronze statue of Anne Frank as she peers out an open window. The Memorial is comprised of several major elements: Attic Amphitheater, Memorial Quotes Walls, Water Feature, Rose Beal Legacy Garden, and Marilyn Shuler Classroom for Human Rights. Human rights quotes are incorporated within these elements and featured throughout the Memorial.
The Wassmuth Center provides programs and resources designed to bring the Memorial’s message into classrooms and communities. The brand-new Philip E. Batt Education Building houses the center’s staff, educational programs, docent-led tours, and a gift shop.

 

Urban Wine TrailCurated list of locations

Sip and sample the unique flavors of Idaho wines and ciders within walking and biking distance in Boise! Use the free mobile passport to check in at stops along the Urban Wine Trail and track your progress. Collect points for prizes and exclusive discounts.

Resources for Conference Speakers and Presenters

Upload your final presentation: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecP01X_C-AbylbL-1e9BmrQn6YY1wzkpKp3izNJrHU8J9m0A/viewform

***Please be sure to include your last name in the name of your file.***

Each presentation room will have a laptop connected to a projector by HDMI. To save time, conference presentations will be pre-loaded onto the presentation laptop.  PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR PRESENTATION BY OCTOBER 18 SO WE CAN DOWNLOAD AND TEST YOUR PRESENTATION ON THE LAPTOP.

If you need to connect your personal laptop to demonstrate specific software, please be sure to bring the appropriate cables and adaptors to connect to HDMI.

You should also save a back up of your presentation to a USB thumb drive/flash drive just in case.

Questions? Who to Contact

General Conference Information, Website Updates – Victoria Meldrum – AUBER Business Office

  • VRMELDRUM@bsu.edu • Manager of Publications, Ball State University CBER
  • 260-224-5745 (personal cell phone, please text only)

 

Payment & Registration Questions – Lisa Goodpaster – AUBER Business Office

  • auber@bsu.edu • Secretary, Ball State University CBER
  • 765-285-3401 (office phone)

 

Other Inquiries – Jennifer Green – Conference Program Chair and AUBER President-Elect

Resources for Session Chairs and Moderators

Please encourage your session presenters to upload their final presentations by Oct. 18: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecP01X_C-AbylbL-1e9BmrQn6YY1wzkpKp3izNJrHU8J9m0A/viewform

***Please be sure to include your last name in the name of your file.***

Each presentation room will have a laptop connected to a projector by HDMI. To save time, conference presentations will be pre-loaded onto the presentation laptop.  PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR PRESENTATION BY OCTOBER 18 SO WE CAN DOWNLOAD AND TEST YOUR PRESENTATION ON THE LAPTOP.

If you need to connect your personal laptop to demonstrate specific software, please be sure to bring the appropriate cables and adaptors to connect to HDMI.

You should also save a back up of your presentation to a USB thumb drive/flash drive just in case.

Questions? Who to Contact

General Conference Information, Website Updates – Victoria Meldrum – AUBER Business Office

  • VRMELDRUM@bsu.edu • Manager of Publications, Ball State University CBER
  • 260-224-5745 (personal cell phone, please text only)

 

Payment & Registration Questions – Lisa Goodpaster – AUBER Business Office

  • auber@bsu.edu • Secretary, Ball State University CBER
  • 765-285-3401 (office phone)

 

Other Inquiries – Jennifer Green – Conference Program Chair and AUBER President-Elect