Faculty

Masami Toku

Masami Toku—Outstanding Art Teacher

Professor Masami Toku brought an international perspective to the art education curriculum when she came to CSU, Chico in 1999. She teaches courses in art education and multicultural perspectives of art appreciation. Toku introduces her students to Manga (graphic novels), a world-famous Japanese comic style. Her students learn how to include this international art style in K-12 arts curricula.

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Faculty

Richard Rosecrance

Richard Rosecrance—Teaching Sustainable Agriculture

Before coming to CSU, Chico in 1998, Rich Rosecrance worked in Nepal as a Peace Corps volunteer. After earning a BS in agronomy from Cornell University he worked in the highlands of Nepal on a sustainable agriculture development project. 

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Faculty

Dave Waddell

Dave Waddell—Bringing Diversity to an Award-winning Newspaper

Journalism professor Dave Waddell has been the faculty adviser for the award-winning student newspaper, The Orion, since 1996. But Waddell has helped bring more to the University than scores of awards.

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Faculty

Susan Avanzino

Susan Avanzino—A Commitment to Service

Susan Avanzino came to Chico State in 1995 after receiving her PhD from USC. She teaches and researches organizational communication and large scale and small venue change. But her work doesn’t stop in the classroom. She has a commitment to serve students, colleagues, and the institution.

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Faculty

Matt Meuter

Matthew L. Meuter—Making Marketing Real

After getting his BS and MBA at Chico State, Matt Meuter completed his doctorate at Arizona State University and joined the Department of Finance and Marketing in 2000. He teaches courses in e-marketing, consumer behavior, services marketing, and web localization.

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Faculty

James O'Bannon

James O'Bannon—Finding Joy in Community Service

Construction Management professor James O' Bannon has mentored students both inside and outside the classroom since coming to Chico State in 1978. One way he mentors is by involving students in community service projects such as the Blitz Build project.

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Academic Departments

Staff

Cindy Leonard

Cindy Leonard—A Love of Ag and the University Farm

“I have 365 days of beautiful scenery,” Cindy Leonard says of the view from the Farm Office window. "I can look out my window any day and see sheep, goats, and tractors. And I love the seasonal aspect of agriculture—the hustle and bustle of the farm."

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Staff

Luisa Garza

Luisa Garza—Focus on Environmental Conservation

“I just wouldn’t be myself if I wasn’t involved in multiple levels of environmental conservation,” says Luisa Garza, lead groundsworker for University Housing and Food Service (UHFS).

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Staff

Larry Bassow

Larry Bassow—Helping Students Chase Their Goals

Larry Bassow is sure he has the best job on campus. As the coordinator for Greek Life in the Student Activities Office, Bassow says his job is all about helping students reach their potential. “My goal is to get them ready for what comes next, whether that’s an internship or a job interview.” 

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Staff

Adrienne Scott

Adrienne Scott—Museum of Anthropology

Adrienne Scott, curator of the Museum of Anthropology, was the 2008 Outstanding Staff Employee of the Year. Scott came to the MOA in 2001 with 15 years of museum experience along with classroom teaching, community training, and administration.

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Staff

Steve Eckart

Steve Eckart—Supporting Student Projects

Few outside the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management get to see what goes on in Tech Shop III, overseen by supervisor Steve Eckart.

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Staff

Deanna Pierro

Deanna Pierro—Creating Energy in the Learning Center

A writer and teacher with a passion for collaboration, Deanna Pierro was a perfect fit for the position of coordinator for Supplemental Instruction and Writing at the Student Learning Center.

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