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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

Conference Venue & Hotel

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. • 208-780-1100
http://www.alavitaboise.com/
Fresh Italian fare, wine, cocktails. Closed Sunday.

 

Bar Gernika

202 S. Capitol Blvd. • 208-344-2175
http://www.bargernika.com/
Authentic Basque foods, wine and desserts. Closed Sun-Mon.

 

Bittercreek Alehouse

246 N. 8th St. • 208-345-1813
https://www.bittercreekalehouse.com/
Traditional food and local beers. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Open 7 days.

 

Chandlers Prime Steaks & Fine Seafood

981 W. Grove St. • 208-383-4300
http://www.chandlersboise.com/
Fine dining, cocktails, live jazz. Reservations encouraged; take-out available. Open 7 days.

 

Diablo & Sons Saloon

246 N. 8th St. • 208-391-9419
https://www.diabloandsons.com/
Beer and taco saloon. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Open 7 days.

 

Fork Restaurant

199 N. 8th St. • 208-287-1700
http://boisefork.com/
Local farm-to-table restaurant. Open 7 days.

 

The Lively

505 W. Bannock St. • 208-209-5503
https://www.thelivelyboise.com/
Fine dining, regional ingredients, craft cocktail list. Dietary accommodations available in advance. Reservations encouraged. Closed Sunday.

 

The Reef

105 S. 6th St. • 208-287-9200
https://thereefidaho.com/
Island-style food and live music. Closed Sunday.

 

SaltBrush

506 W. Grove St. • 208-717-2588
http://www.saltbrush.com/
Upscale-casual menu, local wines, and classic cocktails. Reservations encouraged; take-out available. Open 7 days.

 

Wild Root Café

276 N 8th St. • 208-856-8956
http://wildrootcafe.com/
Local, seasonal comfort food and craft cocktails. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Closed Sunday evening.
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