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A Magazine from California State University, ChicoSpring 2012 Issue

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The seeds of Chico State were planted in the late 1800s, in an area whose original residents were the Mechoopda Indians. John Bidwell, one of the first emigrants on the California Trail, purchased Rancho Arroyo Chico on Chico Creek in 1849 to establish a ranch and farm. In 1887, he donated his eight-acre cherry orchard to secure the northern branch of the State Normal School for Chico. In the following pages, the University celebrates its unique past with stories, images, and traditions. These are just a few of the highlights of Chico State’s long and rich history.

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21st-Century Grads

21st-Century Grads

On stage, along the cyber-highway, beside mass graves in Kosovo—recent grads are defining success in the 21st century.

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A Part of History

In 1965, budding photographer Douglas Keister had no idea that he was buying a Nebraska state treasure.

President Zingg

Watching Futures Unfold

The next chapters of our grand narrative are being written by Chico State alumni.

Thor Maydole and Connie Barr

Committed to Diversity

Thor Maydole (’67) and Connie Barr are helping to support diversity at Chico State.

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Living Undersea

Aquanaut, author, scientist, and explorer Ian Koblick (’64) is widely considered one of the world’s foremost authorities on undersea habitation.

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Athletics

Senior men's basketball star Jay Flores celebrates his record-setting team after winning the University’s first-ever CCAA men’s basketball title.

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Briefly Noted

Chico makes its mark on the CSU Board of Trustees, student film screened at a Barcelona festival, and more achievements from Chico State.

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See the 2012 President’s Report.

The report provides deeper context for our commitment to academic excellence and our strong sense of purpose and values. Read More.

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Alum Notes

John Concannon

John

CONCANNON (BS, Business Administration, ’85) is a fourth-generation vintner at Concannon Vineyard.

Tanja Poley

Tanja Poley

(BS, Business Administration, ’94) is the human resources manager for the News & Review, headquartered in Sacramento.

Kathy Crusco

Kathy Crusco

(BS, Business Administration, ’87) is executive vice president and chief financial officer of Epicor Software Corporation.

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