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News Release: MWOW Presentation on Making Medical Diagnoses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 6, 2008
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260
Greg Liggett
Northern California Natural History Museum
530-898-4121
MWOW Presentation on Making Medical Diagnoses
The Northern California Natural History Museum (NCNHM) at California State University, Chico will present a discussion by Dr. Lester Wong, Enloe Medical Center Pathologist, as part of the Museum Without Walls series (MWOW).
Dr. Wong will present “The Art and Science of Making a Diagnosis,” at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at the Chico Area Recreation District (CARD) building, 545 Vallombrosa Ave., in Chico. A donation of $3 per adult is requested. Students with an ID are free. The programs are intended to be enjoyed by a general audience.
Despite many revolutionary breakthroughs in understanding disease processes and technological advances such as being able to interpret an individual’s genetic code, the best tools available to the pathologist are still a light microscope and training.
The complete news release is available online.
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News Release: October Opens Freshman Application Period
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 6, 2008
Contact: Joe Wills
530-898-4143
October Opens Freshman Application Period
The priority application period for students intending to enter California State University, Chico as first-time freshmen in fall 2009 began Oct. 1 and may close Nov. 30.
Challenges brought on by California’s current budget shortfall are forcing the California State University system to reduce increases in student enrollment, and, as a result, an early application will help students improve their chances to attend the CSU campus of their choice.
At least six of the university’s 23 campuses will close freshmen admissions on Nov. 30, 2008, including Fullerton, Long Beach, Pomona, San Diego, San Luis Obispo and Sonoma.
The complete news release is available online.
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Graduate Equity Fellowship Correction
The School of Graduate, International, and Interdisciplinary Studies is now located in the Student Services Center, room 440.
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Get Ready for Chico Preview Day
University Printing Services/Copy Center is here to help you get ready for Chico Preview Day. Plan ahead and get your flyers, brochures, handouts and other promotional materials printed now and beat the last minute rush!!
Chico Preview Day Special Delivery Service—Save yourself the headache of hauling boxes over to the BMU.
Any materials you have us print/copy for Chico Preview Day will be held and delivered directly to the BMU Auditorium on Friday afternoon (10/24) at 3:00 pm. To take advantage of this special delivery service, write “Chico Preview Day - BMU” across the top of your CAF and check the delivery box.
Please contact customer service if you have any questions:
University Printing Services
Siskiyou Hall, Rm 118, x5992
Hours: M - F, 8am to 5pm
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Study Skills - Writing Workshop Today
Please remind students about today’s writing workshop in the Student Learning Center:
10/7 (Tuesday) 2-4 pm
Improving Your Grades - Revising, Editing and Rewriting Your Papers
Samantha Taggert
Student Services Center Room 304
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Dollars for American Cancer Society
Dollar Drive to Fight Cancer
Just one dollar from everyone on campus could raise more than $19,000 to fight cancer.
This month the University Relay For Life team is raising money for the American Cancer Society and asking the campus community to pitch in to find a cure for cancer. Look for volunteers collecting around campus or mail your contribution to zip 502.
The University Team Wildcat raised more than $25,000 last year and hopes to increase that amount by the April relay. They thank the campus and community for supporting their other fund raisers this year including the very successful yard sale and the benefit at Ben and Jerry’s.
For more information contact Peggy Armocido, x5751.
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Grant Opportunity for Undergraduate Students
Funds have been allocated by Provost Sandra Flake for the fall 2008 Undergraduate Awards for Research & Creativity. These awards were created to support undergraduate students working closely with individual faculty members on student-designed projects and to assist the faculty in providing students with special innovative learning opportunities.
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•    Fall awards of up to $500 each will be made available to undergraduates (including graduating seniors).
•    A cumulative GPA of 3.25 or above is required.
•    Information meetings will be held on:
Tuesday 10/7/2008 KNDL 209 4-5pm
Wednesday 10/8/2008 KNDL 209 noon-1pm
•    Spring award opportunities (up to $500) and summer stipend opportunities ($2,000) will also be discussed.
Interested qualified undergraduate students are encouraged to attend one of the above meetings for information and applications. Anyone unable to attend a meeting can go to the Web site for more information.
These awards are an exceptional and unique opportunity for students to create their own research or creative projects under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
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This Way To Sustainability IV
Mark your calendars and register now for “This Way To Sustainability IV” to be held November 6-9, 2008. For more information and to register, please go to the Web site.
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Bank Scam Information from University Police
The University Police Department has received several inquiries this morning regarding an e-mail that is allegedly from Butte Community Bank. The e-mail is titled “Butte Community Bank Online Notice” and is sent with High importance. It is allegedly an invitation to participate in a survey. The recipient is promised either $90 or $100 (there are two variations of this e-mail in circulation) for completing the survey. Additionally, the recipient is asked to provide either account information or credit card information so that the money can be received once the survey is completed.
University Police have confirmed with Butte Community Bank that this e-mail is not legitimate. There is no on-line survey being conducted. Butte Community Bank wanted to stress to everyone who received this e-mail that a legitimate financial institution would never send out such a request. Please do not provide your personal account or credit card information to anyone without first verifying the legitimacy of the request.
Butte Community Bank has asked that all e-mails regarding this alleged survey be forwarded to: security@buttecommunity.net. Additionally, more information about this scam can be found at www.buttecommunity.com
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AS Late Night Chico Idol
AS LATE NIGHT PRESENTS THE 2008 CHICO IDOL
Think you are good enough for the real thing? Try your shot at the 2008 Chico Idol!
Sign Up:
October 1st, 2nd, 8th, and 9th there will be sign-ups at a table in the BMU Mall Area from 10:00-2:00
Show Off:
The 1st Preliminary Round will be held October 17, 2008 at 8:00 pm in BMU Common Grounds. Contestants will be asked to sing a song a capella in order to qualify for the 2nd Preliminary Round
Stand Out:
The 2nd Preliminary Round will be held November 20, 2008 in the BMU Auditorium at 8:00. Those who qualify at the 1st round will move on to the 2nd round where you will be asked to sing a song to music.
Finale:
The top 5 contestants will compete to win a 1st place prize of $300, a 2nd place prize of $125, and a 3rd place prize of $75 dollars. It will be held December 5, 2008 in the BMU Auditorium.
Everyone is welcome at this event! So if you think you have what it takes, or want to see who does, then join us for the 2008 Chico Idol!
For more information contact:
Greer Shuler, Jessica Vowels, or Jenny Bucher
aslatenight@csuchico.edu 898-4172
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Byron Wolfe speaks this Thursday
In conjunction with Nature & Spirit: the Landscape Photographs of Ansel Adams, currently on view at the University Art Gallery:
Byron Wolfe - Yosemite and Beyond: Revisiting Ansel Adams’ Singular Vision
Thursday, October 9
5 PM, Trinity 100
About the speaker:
Byron Wolfe teaches photography at Chico State’s Department of Communication Design. He recently published Everyday: A Yearlong Photo Diary. He co-authored, with Mark Klett, The Third View: A Rephotographic Survey of the American West and, with Mark Klett and Rebecca Solnit, Yosemite in Time: Ice Ages, Tree Clocks, Ghost Rivers.
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Center for Multicultural and Gender Studies Presidential Debate Party Today
Come Watch the Presidential Debate with Multicultural and Gender Studies. We will view the presidential debate on Tuesday, October 7, in Tehama 106 from 5:30pm - 8pm. The debate begins at 6pm and lasts 90 minutes. After the debate, you are invited to stay and discuss the issues and rate the candidates’ performances. Snacks will be provided or bring your own.
For more information, contact Tracy Butts at 898-5249 or tbutts@csuchico.edu. Hope to see you there.
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Sustainability Summits I, II, III
Announcing: Sustainability Summits I, II, III
September 30, October 27 and December 2, Kendall 207/209 from 3pm - 5 pm
This semester we will hold three facilitated discussions about the following list of topics. Not every topic would be covered on any given date. Each conversation will be facilitated by a different person, depending on the topics. The purpose of the summits is to assess campus progress toward sustainability, compare ourselves to other “green” campuses, and determine the actions we will take to achieve our goals.
What does it mean to be a “green” campus?
How do we compare to other institutions within the CSU?
How do we compare to other campuses in the U.S. that have received recognition for being “green”?
What have we achieved to date and what are our commitments as a campus under the Presidents Climate Agreement?
Are there gaps in terms of our own achievements, compared to others?
How do we continue to create a culture of sustainability on campus?
How can and should we continue to integrate sustainability into the curriculum?
Let us know which topics you feel deserve the greatest attention, and if there are others you would like to see added to the list, please send them to Scott G. McNall at the Institute for Sustainable Development. We hope that students, faculty, staff and community members and partners will join together in deepening the conversation about a sustainable future.
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Photography Exhibition Opens Today
AMERICAN VISIONS PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION GRAND OPENING
The 24th Annual American Visions Photography Competition will hold its grand opening reception Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008, in Kendall Hall’s Rotunda at 5:00pm.
This year’s competition was themed with “Visions of Leadership.” Contestants from around the United States, from locations such as New York City, Salt Lake City and Chico, submitted photographs portraying who they envision to be a leader and what qualities they posses. The photographs include political, social, and economic leaders in their communities and families.
A panel of three judges was chosen to judge the submissions: Chris Ficken, creative director of Academic Technologies; Jenn Daly, CSU, Chico photography instructor; and Dr. Brian Brazeal, visual anthropologist.
The photograph winning Best in Show will be presented with the first annual Dr. Valene Smith-Posey Award for Excellence in Visual Anthropology, a $500 award. Earlier this semester, Smith-Posey donated $3 million to the Museum of Anthropology. Three honorable mentions will also be recognized at the grand opening and reception, which is open to the public.
Light refreshments will be served.
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CSU, Chico Staff Vacancies - Week of October 6, 2008
Closing the Week of 10/06/08
(08-0073) OFFICE MANAGER (AA/S - Exempt I)
FMS
Closes: 10/6/08
(08-0072) CAREER ADVISOR/ON-CAMPUS RECRUITING COORDINATOR (SSP II / III)
PLC
Closes: 10/6/08
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(08-0079) SUPERVISING PAINTER (On Campus Only)
FMS
Closes: 10/20/08
(08-0078) DIRECTOR OF ENTERPRISE APPLICATIONS (ADMINISTRATOR III)
IRES
Open until filled; application review: 10/20/08
(08-0077) ACADEMIC ADVISER (STUDENT SERVICES PROFESSIONAL I-A)
Undergraduate Advising - COB
Closes: 10/20/08
(08-0076) INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST (ITC-Career) (On-Campus Only)
ISEC
Closes: 10/13/08
(08-0075) ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ASSISTANT II (Customer Service Representative)
SHRS
Closes: 10/20/08
(08-0074) SUSTAINABILITY COORDINATOR (Administrator I)
TISD
Open until filled; application review: 10/6/08
(08-0070) SERVER ADMINISTRATOR (OSA - Career)
ESYS
Open until filled; application review: 9/22/08
(08-0060) SSP III (Coordinator, University Housing Services)
UHFS
Open until filled; application review: 8/11/08
(08-0059) EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS SPECIALIST-FOUNDATION/CAREER
(Field Service and Communications Technician)
TSRV
Open until filled; application review: 8/11/08
(08-0051) RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST II
SHS
Open until filled; application review: 8/11/08
(08-0050) ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF FMS AND DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS (Administrator II)
FMS
Open until filled; application review: 7/7/08
(08-0039) SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER-Hourly
DSS
Open until filled; application review: 6/2/09
(08-0036) POLICE SERGEANT
UPD
Open until filled; application review: 6/9/08
Job Announcements are on the Web.
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