Fettuccine Forum March 2010

Dr. Jennifer Stevens will be the featured speaker at the March Fettuccine Forum on Thursday, March 4.
What does Boise, Idaho have in common with Los Angeles, California? Proud Boiseans might shout
"nothing!"--but the truth is, a lot. Come hear Dr. Stevens present how women changed the face of
post-war western cities like Boise, L.A., Portland, and San Francisco by advocating new ideas on city
and regional planning and preserving open space. While their activism launched a new role for women
in public life long before the bra-burning days, you needn't worry - these ladies never missed a chance
to host a dinner party or don a new dress, and most of the time, they were well-behaved. The evening
promises to be insightful, timely and thought-provoking!

Dr. Stevens is the principal of Stevens Historical Research Associates (SHRA), a local historical
consulting firm that focuses on environmental issues. She works throughout the West, with much of her
work focused in Idaho. She is active in local preservation issues and very interested in development
issues. Dr. Stevens was on the Boise City Historic Preservation Commission for 5 years and is currently
on the Boise City Planning and Zoning Commission. She also teaches part-time in the Boise State History
Department.

The Fettuccine Forum is a free public lecture series on six First Thursdays throughout the academic
year. Bring a friend and join us!

When and Where:
March 4, 2010: Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and the presentation begins at 5:30 p.m.
Rose Room, in downtown Boise's historic Union Block, 718 W. Idaho Street
Free appetizers; fettuccine will be available for $6, catered by Life's Kitchen.
Beverages, for a cost, are provided by Jo's Traveling Bar

The Fettuccine Forum is produced by the Boise City Department of Arts & History in conjunction with
Boise State University (College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs). The March forum is sponsored by
Platform Architecture Design. 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.

A companion workshop March 4-6 "Women, Western Cities, and the Environment," taught by Jennifer
Stevens will be offered for graduate and undergraduate credit. Register at www.broncoweb.edu