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The University of Nevada has made a call for appliccations for the William A. Douglass Distinguished Scholar Award

12/19/2008

William A. Douglass (photo DNN) The Center for Basque Studies of the University of Nevada, Reno is now accepting applications for the William A. Douglass Distinguished Scholar Award for the academic year 2009–2010. This award was established in 2005 in conjunction with the Ministries of Education, Culture, and Foreign Affairs of the Basque Government. For 2009–2010, we are seeking a specialist in Basque history. The deadline for completed applications is December 31, 2008.

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They helped shape Basque communities in the West and even though they passed this year they are remembered

11/02/2007

Fred Eiguren, Isabel Jausoro & Mike Olano The Boise Omenaldia Mass, first celebrated in 1996, was started as a way to honor the lives of Basque who have gone before us. From that first mass, it has become a way for an entire community to pray together for those who have died. This year 50 people were remembered with a mass at Sacred Heart Church in Boise. White candles adorned with red and green ribbon were given to family members to light in honor of the deceased, and as always, three female dancers performed San Juan.

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In Boise, Idaho (USA), Oinkari Basque Dancers get ready for a new year, and new members are preparing to start

09/21/2007

Maite Iribarren-Gorrindo and PJ Mansisidor perform a jota for the crowd on Boise's Basque Block The summer is over and the Oinkari Basque Dancers of Boise, Idaho, are ready to strap on their dancing shoes and start practicing again. Some new members started practicing Sunday September 16th and others will start Sunday September 23rd. Then it’s time to start dancing with the professionals. As explained on their website, 'Through the art of traditional Basque dance, we, the Oinkari Basque Dancers of Boise, Idaho, share our culture with our local and global community while continuing to preserve our unique heritage for future generations.'

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Juan Mari Beltran: An accomplished Basque musician makes a stop during his North American Tour in Boise

09/03/2007

Juan Mari Beltran entertains a crowd of Boise Basques at the Cenarrusa Foundation for Basque Studies fundraiser (photo EuskalKultura.com) Boiseans enjoyed a night on the Basque Block with entertainment from an accomplished Basque Musician, Juan Mari Beltran. Beltran has taught music for many years in the Basque Country, he has recorded several albums, and introduced antique instruments back into the world of popular music. Beltran and his band of multiple musicians are part of a cultural tour made possible by help from the Basque Autonomous Government of Euskadi and several American Basque Communities. This particular tour includes the cities of Boise, Seattle and Vancouver.

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