March 25, 2015
 

 

John Bieter, Ph.D., will discuss the impact of the Civil War on the development of the Western United States this First Thursday. Learn how this seemingly distant war influenced place names, the economy, and, most importantly, the demographic makeup of the American West.    

John Bieter graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a bachelor’s degree in social science and a concentration in economics. He completed his master’s degree at Boise State University and his thesis was published as “An Enduring Legacy: A History of the Basques in Idaho.” His book, Showdown in the Big Quiet: Land, Myth and Government in the American West, was recently released in December 2014. John earned his doctoral degree from Boston College where he focused his research and teaching interests on immigration and ethnicity, the American West, and American Catholicism. Currently, John serves as an associate professor in the College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs and as co-director of the Basque Studies Center.
 

WHEN & WHERE
Thursday, April 2, 2015 
Doors open at 5:00 PM
Presentation begins at 5:30 PM
Boise City Hall, in downtown Boise, 150 N. Capitol Boulevard.

The Fettuccine Forum is produced by the Boise City Department of Arts & History. Support from the Office of the Mayor, Boise State Public Radio, Platform Architecture-Design, TAG Historical Research, SHRA Stevens Historical Research Associates, Trademark Sign, and Landmark Impressions all make the Forum possible.  Lively and informal, the monthly event invites the public to interact with politicians, artists, historians, activists, advocates and professionals in an effort to promote good citizenship and responsible growth through education.

ABOUT US
The mission of the Department of Arts & History is to enhance Boise by providing leadership, advocacy, education, services, and support for arts and history in order for people to create, engage and connect with the community.