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Wednesday, November 1, 2006

Museum Without Walls Lecture Series presents "A Stroll Through the Human Brain - Looking at Treatments and Advances" this evening.

Time: 8:00 AM

Museum Without Walls Lecture Series: "A Stroll Through the Human Brain - Looking at Treatments and Advances"

Time: 8:30 PM

Location: CARD Center

For more information, see the Museum’s Web site: http://www.ncnhm.org

Thursday, November 2, 2006

Hear Gospel music tonight in the "Joy to the World" concert in Harlen Adams Theatre.

Time: 8:00 AM

Arts, Culture & Heritage: A Fundamental Key to Economic Development

Time: 2:00 PM

Location: Trinity

1-4 p.m. Humanities Center, Trinity Hall, Chico State Campus FREE & Open to the Public SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ï 1pm - CSU, Chico Campus, Humanities Center, Trinity Hall. Welcome by Sarah Blackstone, Dean of the College of Humanities & Fine Arts ï 1:10pm - Natalie Birk, Far Western Heritage Association, (formerly Chico Museum). ï 1:50pm - Debra Lucero, Butte County Cultural Tourism & Friends of the Arts ï 2:30pm - Earl Jessee of LearningChange ï 3:30pm - Networking & Refreshments Everyone who is interested in these issues is invited to attend, and participants are welcome to bring any networking materials that they would like to share. Contact Brooks Thorlaksson, Associate Dean for the College of Humanities and Fine Arts at 898-5351 or Debra Lucero at 228-2860 for additional information.

Littered Landscape Photography Show Reception

Time: 5:00 PM

Location: BMU

The show is running from Nov. 2 to Nov. 17 in the Bell Memorial Union, Common Grounds (in the basement). There will also be a reception on Nov. 9 from 4-7 (with free food).

BSS Colloquium: "It IS Broken, but No One Wants to Fix It: A Call for Reform of the United States Constitution"

Time: 8:00 PM

Location: Ayres 120

BSS Colloquium , Alan Gibson, professor in the Department of Political Science, California State University, Chico, will present “It IS Broken, but No One Wants to Fix It: A Call for Reform of the United States Constitution” on Thursday, Nov. 2, at 7 pm in Ayres 120. The talk is free and open to the public.

This Way to Sustainability Conference II: Keynote Address by Anthony Cortese, President of Second Nature

Time: 8:00 PM

Location: BMU

CSU, Chico in conjunction with the Butte Community College, and the Associated Students of both, with special efforts from multiple sustainability partners and organizations, are hosting the This Way to Sustainability Conference II November 2-5, 2006. This conference is FREE and open to the public. To view the conference program please visit: http://www.csuchico.edu/sustainablefuture/events/index.shtml Keynote Addresses: Thursday, November 2nd Anthony Cortese, President of Second Nature will give his keynote address in the BMU Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 3rd Felicity Barringer, Washington Correspondent (Environment) for The New York Times will give her keynote address in Laxson Auditorium at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, November 4th: There will be a locally supplied organic lunch sponsored by the Associated Students inside the BMU at the Common Grounds Cafe. Tickets for the luncheon are $12.00. There will be a Real Food Dinner hosted by the Chico Food Network at HYPERLINK “http://www.grillabites.com/”Grilla Bites at 6:00 p.m. at the Garden Villa location at 196 Cohasset Road. Tickets for this dinner are $25.00. Reserved tickets will be available at the registration table upon your arrival but please pre-register if you plan to attend either meal event. http://www.csuchico.edu/sustainablefuture/events/registration.shtml Campus Sustainability http://www.csuchico.edu/sustainablefuture/

"Robinson Jeffers - A Poet for Our Time"

Time: 8:30 PM

Location: 1078 Gallery (820 Broadway)

1078 Gallery (820 Broadway), 898-4260 For more information: http://www.csuchico.edu/hfa/hc/pdfs_news/hcCalendar2006nov-dec.pdf

School of the Arts: Gospel - Joy to the World

Time: 8:30 PM

Location: Harlen Adams Theatre

For more information, see http://www.csuchico.edu/hfa/chicoarts/fall%20gospel.html

Friday, November 3, 2006

The Humanities Center Symposium, Trinity 100, features Andrea Lerner and her work with a Modoc Indian community this afternoon at 3 pm.

Time: 8:00 AM

Humanities Center Symposium: Andrea Lerner

Time: 4:00 PM

Location: Trinity Hall 100/126

For more information: http://www.csuchico.edu/hfa/hc/pdfs_news/hcCalendar2006nov-dec.pdf

Biological Sciences Omicron Seminars: "Tracing the Molecular Evolution of Nitroaromatic Degradation Pathways in Bacteria"

Time: 5:00 PM

Location: Holt 170

A coffee hour preceding the seminar is held in Holt 171 at 3:30 P.M. “Tracing the Molecular Evolution of Nitroaromatic Degradation Pathways in Bacteria” Kou-San Ju, Section of Microbiology University of California, Davis

This Way to Sustainability Conference II: Keynote Address by Felicity Barringer, Washington Correspondent fo The New York Times

Time: 8:00 PM

Location: BMU

CSU, Chico in conjunction with the Butte Community College, and the Associated Students of both, with special efforts from multiple sustainability partners and organizations, are hosting the This Way to Sustainability Conference II November 2-5, 2006. This conference is FREE and open to the public. To view the conference program please visit: http://www.csuchico.edu/sustainablefuture/events/index.shtml Keynote Addresses: Friday, November 3rd Felicity Barringer, Washington Correspondent (Environment) for The New York Times will give her keynote address in Laxson Auditorium at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, November 4th: There will be a locally supplied organic lunch sponsored by the Associated Students inside the BMU at the Common Grounds Cafe. Tickets for the luncheon are $12.00. There will be a Real Food Dinner hosted by the Chico Food Network at HYPERLINK “http://www.grillabites.com/”Grilla Bites at 6:00 p.m. at the Garden Villa location at 196 Cohasset Road. Tickets for this dinner are $25.00. Reserved tickets will be available at the registration table upon your arrival but please pre-register if you plan to attend either meal event. http://www.csuchico.edu/sustainablefuture/events/registration.shtml Campus Sustainability http://www.csuchico.edu/sustainablefuture/

Saturday, November 4, 2006

Attend "An Evening with Deepak Chopra" at 7:30 in Laxson Auditorium.

Time: 8:00 AM

Chico Performances Presents: An Evening with Deepak Chopra

Time: 8:30 PM

Location: Laxson Auditorium

For more information, see http://www.csuchico.edu/upe/performance/index.php?page=performances&performer=Deepak_Chopra

School of the Arts: Jazz - TRU: Sounds of the Tenor Sax

Time: 8:30 PM

Location: Harlen Adams Theatre

Jazz X-Press presents the sounds of Stan Kenton and Woody Herman with a very special guest, Bill “Tru” Trujillo. This legendary jazz tenor sax man and alum of the Kenton and Woody Herman Orchestras has the golden sound that takes you back to these great orchestras. Advance tickets: $15 Adult, $13 Senior, $6 Student/Child (Reserved Seating) http://www.csuchico.edu/hfa/chicoarts/jazzfall06.html

Sunday, November 5, 2006

Adventure Outings: Downieville Mountain Bike

Time: 1:00 AM

Location: For more information, see: http://www.aschico.com/?Page=577...

For more information, see: http://www.aschico.com/?Page=577

This Way to Sustainability Conference II Events

Time: 1:00 AM

Location: CSU, Chico in conjunction with the Butte Community College, and the Associated Students of both, with special efforts from multiple sustainability partners and organizations, are hosting the This Way to Sustainability Conference II November 2-5, 2006. This conference is FREE...

CSU, Chico in conjunction with the Butte Community College, and the Associated Students of both, with special efforts from multiple sustainability partners and organizations, are hosting the This Way to Sustainability Conference II November 2-5, 2006. This conference is FREE and open to the public. To view the conference program please visit: http://www.csuchico.edu/sustainablefuture/events/index.shtml Keynote Addresses: Friday, November 3rd Felicity Barringer, Washington Correspondent (Environment) for The New York Times will give her keynote address in Laxson Auditorium at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, November 4th: There will be a locally supplied organic lunch sponsored by the Associated Students inside the BMU at the Common Grounds Cafe. Tickets for the luncheon are $12.00. There will be a Real Food Dinner hosted by the Chico Food Network at HYPERLINK “http://www.grillabites.com/”Grilla Bites at 6:00 p.m. at the Garden Villa location at 196 Cohasset Road. Tickets for this dinner are $25.00. Reserved tickets will be available at the registration table upon your arrival but please pre-register if you plan to attend either meal event. http://www.csuchico.edu/sustainablefuture/events/registration.shtml Campus Sustainability http://www.csuchico.edu/sustainablefuture/

The New Music Symposium concert featues works by student composers at 7:30 pm, Ruth Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall.

Time: 7:00 AM

Janet Turner Print Museum: Art Exhibit: Into the 3rd Dimension

Time: 11:00 AM

Location: 2nd Floor Laxson

CSU, Chico”s School of the Arts presents Art Exhibit: Into the 3rd Dimension, Oct. 4-Nov. 5; M-F 11am to 4pm in the Janet Turner Print Museum, 2nd floor of Laxson Auditorium, California State University, Chico COST/TICKETS: Free and open to the public ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: For Into the 3rd Dimension, guest curators Frank Perreira and John Pozzi, CSU, Chico Department of Computer Science professors, selected prints from the Turner Collection that are graphic in nature and that deal with spatial depiction. Contact: Catherine Sullivan, 898-4476

"Rooted in America" Museum of Anthropology World Explorations

Time: 4:00 PM

Location: Ayers 106

Rooted in America: Foodlore of Popular Foods and Vegetables. Just in time for the holidays, Dr. David Scofield Wilson, retired Professor of American Studies from UC Davis, prepares a feast of stories and tributes to the American foods, we know and love. How do these foods express our cultural values and how have they become entwined with our cultural identity.

Chico Performances Presents: Lou Reed - Song and Noise

Time: 7:30 PM

Location: Laxson Auditorium

For more information, see http://www.csuchico.edu/upe/performance/index.php?page=performances&performer=Lou_Reed

School of the Arts: Alfred Loeffler, New Music Symposium

Time: 7:30 PM

Location: Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall

For more information, see http://www.csuchico.edu/hfa/chicoarts/loefflersymposium06.html

Monday, November 6, 2006

This Way to Sustainability Conference II

Time: 1:00 AM

Adventure Outings: Crabtree Hot Springs & Camping

Time: 1:00 AM

Location: For more information, see: http://www.aschico.com/?Page=577...

For more information, see: http://www.aschico.com/?Page=577

Adventure Outings: Woman's Retreat

Time: 1:00 AM

Location: For more information, see: http://www.aschico.com/?Page=577...

For more information, see: http://www.aschico.com/?Page=577

Concert of new music compositions by Alfred Loffler performed by CSU, Chico faculty and alumni in Harlen Adams Theatre at 7:30 pm.

Time: 7:00 AM

Artist's talk and slide show: Karl McDade

Time: 2:00 PM

Location: Ayres 201

Artist's Reception: Karl McDade

Time: 5:00 PM

Location: Trinity Hall

School of the Arts: Alfred Loeffler, New Music Symposium

Time: 7:30 PM

Location: Harlen Adems

For more information, see http://www.csuchico.edu/hfa/chicoarts/loefflersymposium06.html

Tuesday, November 7, 2006

Humanities Center Gallery: Janice Porter "Sympathy"

Time: 12:00 AM

Location: Trinty Hallway

For more information: http://www.csuchico.edu/hfa/hc/gallery.html

Forensics Forums: Nuclear Capabilities

Time: 5:00 PM

Location: THMA 108

CSU, Chico Forensics Program has begun an open forum series where individuals can voice their opinions in a safe open-minded environment. Students moderate the discussion of some controversial topics. 5pm - 6pm

Wednesday, November 8, 2006

The Donna Stone Breed Memorial student directed and designed one-acts are tonight in Wismer Theatre.

Time: 7:00 AM

Conversations on Diversity: Mechoopda: A Sense of Place

Time: 12:00 PM

Location: BMU 210

Facilitated by Arlene Ward, Cultural Coordinator for the Mechoopda Indian Tribe For more information, contact Tray Robinson, 898-4764

Work/Life Seminar: "Exercise and Aging: Changing the way we age through exercise"

Time: 12:00 PM

Location: KNDL 207/209

“Exercise and Aging: Changing the way we age through exercise” Date: Wednesday, November 8, 2006 Time: 12:05p.m. ñ 12:55p.m. Location: Kendall 207/209 Facilitator: Monica Barrett, MA

Artist's reception for Glass artist Elissa Batchley and printmaker Rodolfo Salgado.

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: BMU Gallery

Reception Nov. 8 from 6pm - 8pm

Spanish Civil War: Film Nov. 8 and Speaker Nov. 16

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Holt 350

Noche de Cine- Nov. 8, Holt 350 at 7pm Silencio roto - Join us in learning about the Spanish Civil War’s and the aftermath reality of political repression, the silence, the horror, and fear. (1936-1975) (movie will be played in Spanish with English subtitles). Continue learning … On Nov. 16 at 4pm in AYRES 120, Spanish journalist and writer Montse Armengou will come to CSU, Chico’s weekly anthropology forum to speak about the Spanish Civil War and the unknown graves that are being discovered still today. Reception follows in the Trinity Hall Gallery from 5pm to 6pm. Hosted by the Department of Foreign Languages. Questions? Contact Professor Prieto at cprieto@csuchico.edu or 4608.

CAPE Forum: Part II: California Agriculture: Sustainable or Doomed?

Time: 7:30 PM

Location: PAC 134

Lee Altier, College of Agriculture (moderator) Tom Imhoff, Environmental Ethicist Holly King, Great Valley Center Tod Kimmelshue, Butte County Farm Bureau Jim Saake, Northern California Regional Land Trust Jane Dolan, Butte County Supervisor

Oliver Stone Brings the World Trade Center to Chico

Time: 7:30 PM

Location: BMU

AS Presents is proud to host a guest lecture by Academy Award Winning Director Oliver Stone and a screening of his controversial film World Trade Center. This is a two-day event in the BMU Auditorium. World Trade Center will be screened on Nov. 8 at 7:30pm. Oliver Stone will lecture on Nov. 9 at 8pm. Oliver Stone is one of the most honored, best-known and controversial filmmakers in modern Hollywood. His work is most noted for addressing sensitive political issues including the Vietnam War, The Kennedy Assassination and The US involvement in El Salvador. The newly released World Trade Center is his latest film to fit the profile, highlighting the true story of two Port Authority Police Officers trapped under the rubble of the World Trade Center disaster. Tickets are available at the University Box Office on 2nd and Normal (530) 898-6333. Please note that there are three different ticket purchasing options. Student rates apply to patrons with Chico State or Butte College ID. Ticket prices increase $3 at the door. All ages welcome. MOVIE/LECTURE PACKAGE - Students $18, General Admission $23. MOVIE ONLY - Students $5, General Admission $7. LECTURE ONLY - Students $15, General Admission $20.

Writer's Voice: Aine Greaney

Time: 7:30 PM

Location: Trinity 100

For more information: http://www.csuchico.edu/engl/events/writersVoice.shtml

Thursday, November 9, 2006

The new Forebay Aquatics Center in Oroville was the site of the NCAA Division II Cross Country West Regionals and victories for both the men's and women's cross country teams.

Time: 12:00 AM

Hear " A Tribute to Veterans" band concert this evening in Harlen Adams Theatre.

Time: 7:00 AM

Anthropology Forum: "Cave and Rockshelter Archaeological Investigations in Northern California"

Time: 4:00 PM

Location: Ayres 120

Dr. Gregory White, Director of the CSUC Archaeological Research Program, will be presenting this week”s Anthropology forum entitled, “Cave and Rockshelter Archaeological Investigations in Northern California.” The forum will take place this Thursday, Nov. 9 at 4:00pm in Ayres Hall room 120. The campus and community are welcome to attend.

Artist's Reception: Janic Porter

Time: 5:00 PM

Location: Trinity Hall

Chico Performances Presents: Pink Martini - Cabaret Orchestra

Time: 7:30 PM

Location: Laxson Auditorium

For more information, see http://www.csuchico.edu/upe/performance/index.php?page=performances&performer=Pink_Martini

School of the Arts: Band Concert - Tribute to Veterans

Time: 7:30 PM

Location: Harlen Adams Theatre

For more information, see http://www.csuchico.edu/hfa/chicoarts/VETCONCERT06.html

Oliver Stone Lectures on his film: World Trade Center

Time: 8:00 PM

Location: BMU Auditorium

AS Presents is proud to host a guest lecture by Academy Award Winning Director Oliver Stone on Nov. 9 at 8pm. Oliver Stone is one of the most honored, best-known and controversial filmmakers in modern Hollywood. His work is most noted for addressing sensitive political issues including the Vietnam War, The Kennedy Assassination and The US involvement in El Salvador. The newly released World Trade Center is his latest film to fit the profile, highlighting the true story of two Port Authority Police Officers trapped under the rubble of the World Trade Center disaster. Tickets are available at the University Box Office on 2nd and Normal (530) 898-6333. Please note that there are three different ticket purchasing options. Student rates apply to patrons with Chico State or Butte College ID. Ticket prices increase $3 at the door. All ages welcome. MOVIE/LECTURE PACKAGE - Students $18, General Admission $23. MOVIE ONLY - Students $5, General Admission $7. LECTURE ONLY - Students $15, General Admission $20.

Friday, November 10, 2006

Chico Performances Presents: Highland, Heath & Holler - Appalachian Celtic Music this evening in Laxson.

Time: 7:00 AM

Chico Performances Presents: Highland, Heath & Holler - Appalachian Celtic Music

Time: 7:30 PM

Location: Laxson Auditorium

For more information, see http://www.csuchico.edu/upe/performance/index.php?page=performances&performer=Highland_Heath_Holler

Saturday, November 11, 2006

Adventure Outings: Flume Day Hike

Time: 12:00 AM

Location: For more information, see: http://www.aschico.com/?Page=577...

For more information, see: http://www.aschico.com/?Page=577

Matinee of the Donna Stone Breed Memorial one-acts today at 2 pm in Wismer Theatre.

Time: 7:00 AM

Donna Stone Breed Memorial Student Directed & Designed One-Acts.

Time: 7:30 PM

Location: Wismer Theatre

For more information, see http://www.csuchico.edu/hfa/chicoarts/06oneacts.html

Chico Performances Presents: Four Stand Up Dads

Time: 7:30 PM

Location: Laxson

For more information, see http://www.csuchico.edu/upe/performance/index.php?page=performances&performer=Standup_Dads

Sunday, November 12, 2006

Adventure Outings: Introduction to Rock Climbing

Time: 12:00 AM

Location: For more information, see: http://www.aschico.com/?Page=577...

For more information, see: http://www.aschico.com/?Page=577

See the winners of the Littered Landscape Photography Show displayed in Common Grounds, basement of BMU.

Time: 7:00 AM

Monday, November 13, 2006

See the winners of the Littered Landscape photo contest in Common Grounds, basement of BMU.

Time: 7:00 AM

Tuesday, November 14, 2006

The Wildcat cross country men's team won first place at the Nov. 4 West Regional Championships held at the new Forebay Aquatics Center course.

Time: 12:00 AM

The Concert Band and Jazz X-Press II present "Setting the Standards" in Harlen Adams Theatre this evening.

Time: 7:00 AM

The Concert Band and Jazz X-Press present "Setting the Standards"

Time: 7:30 PM

Location: Harlen Adams Theatre

For more information, see http://www.csuchico.edu/hfa/chicoarts/thankyourfall06.html

University Film Series: Elevator to the Gallows

Time: 7:30 PM

Location: Ayres 106

Elevator to the Gallows (1957, France) 88 min. DVD. Directed by Louis Malle. In French with English subtitles. Hosted by Justin M. L. Bryant, who earned a BA in film studies at Emory University in Atlanta, where he studied the visual and narrative styles of the French New Wave. Currently Bryant is a news cameraman for television Channels 12 and 24 in Chico. Shot by Henri DecaÎ, who also lensed the first films of FranÁois Truffaut and Claude Chabrol, Elevator to the Gallows was a stunning debut for 24-year-old director Malle, winning him the Prix Delluc, France”s most prestigious film award. Ushering in the French New Wave, it also made an international superstar of cool beauty Jeanne Moreau, here giving perhaps the most iconic performance of her career. And as seminal as the film itself is, its legendary Miles Davis music (largely improvised by Miles and combo) is still the most famous of all jazz film scores. Tuesdays, 7:30pm in the Little Theatre (Ayres 106) $3 suggested donation http://www.csuchico.edu/hfa/hc/filmseries.html#dec

Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Enjoy the Opera Workshop's "The Magic Flute" in Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall this evening.

Time: 7:00 AM

America Recycles Day and Open House

Time: 10:00 AM

Location: BMU

America Recycles Day is Nov. 15. The event, started in 1997, encourages Americans to recycle and purchase recycled content products. This year a free trip to Alaska is being given away. Visit http://www.americarecyclesday.org or visit the BMU from 10am -2pm for more information. To learn more about recycling, stop by the Associated Students Recycling office in BMU, Room 005 or visit http://www.aschico.com/recycle AS Recycling Open House Come enjoy free food while learning about recycling. The AS Recycling Program will be hosting an all-day open house on Wed., Nov. 15. The event will be in the Bell Memorial Union in Room 005 (the basement). Movies and books on environmental issues and recycling are available for free rental. There will also be a variety of free items available such as school and office supplies. Information on internships for next semester will also be available. For more information, visit the recycling office or call 898-5033.

CAPE Forum: Part II: Social and Ethical Consequences of the Genetic and Cellular Revolution

Time: 7:30 PM

Location: PAC 144

David Magnus, Director of the Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics

University Film Series: Salaam Bombay!

Time: 7:30 PM

Location: Ayres 106

Salaam Bombay! (1998, India/UK/France) 114 min. DVD. Directed by Mira Nair. In Hindi with English subtitles. Hosted by Daniel Veidlinger, Department of Religious Studies. Part of the Humanities Center”s “The Built Environment” theme.*Gritty drama about a young street beggar in the slums of Bombay trying to raise enough money to return to his mother”s house in the country. In the process he encounters every range of experience from humiliation to love. Cast: Shafiq Syed, Hansa Vithal Tuesdays, 7:30pm in the Little Theatre (Ayres 106), $3 suggested donation http://www.csuchico.edu/hfa/hc/filmseries.html#dec

Thursday, November 16, 2006

Hear the Robert Cray Band - Blues Master this evening in Laxson.

Time: 7:00 AM

Speaker: M. Catherine Maternowska, author of "Reproducing Inequities: Politics and the Politics of Pulation in Haiti 2006"

Time: 2:00 PM

Location: Plumas 106

M. Catherine Maternowska, author of “Reproducing Inequities: Politics and the Politics of Population in Haiti 2006 (Rutgers University Press). Her talk is titled “Reproducing Inequities: US Public Health Policy and Practice Overseas.” She will be speaking on Thursday, November 16 in 106 Plumas to Dr. Wermuth’s “Sociology of World Affairs” class from 2-315. There are extra seats available and the public is welcome to attend.

Spanish Civil War: Film Nov. 8 and Speaker Nov. 16

Time: 4:00 PM

Location: AYRES 120

Spanish journalist and writer Montse Armengou will come to CSU, Chico’s weekly anthropology forum to speak about the Spanish Civil War and the unknown graves that are being discovered still today. Reception follows in the Trinity Hall Gallery from 5pm to 6pm. Hosted by the Department of Foreign Languages. Questions? Contact Professor Prieto at cprieto@csuchico.edu or 4608.

School of the Arts: Opera - The Magic Flute

Time: 7:30 PM

Location: Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall

For more information, see http://www.csuchico.edu/hfa/chicoarts/operahighlightsfall0.html

Chico Performances Presents: Robert Cray Band - Blues Master

Time: 7:30 PM

Location: Laxson Auditorium

A road warrior for the last 30 years (playing many times in the legendary Chico night club, Cabos), Cray has risen to the top echelon of blues artists. Winner of four Grammys, his soothing, soulful voice, crisp, clean guitar work, and innovative approach to modern blues has ensured his place as one of the world’s top blues artists. Deeply committed to his music, Cray has performed with all the blues greats including BB King, Eric Clapton, and Bonnie Raitt. For more information, see http://www.csuchico.edu/upe/performance/index.php?page=performances&performer=Robert_Cray_Band

Friday, November 17, 2006

Northern California Local Government Leadership Development Program - The Leader"s Role in Budget and Finance

Time: 12:00 AM

Location: Continuing Education Building, Rm. 107

Northern California Local Government Leadership Development Program - The Leader”s Role in Budget and Finance Time: 9:00 AM to 4 PM. Location: CSU, Chico campus. Continuing Education Building, Rm. 107. Description: The Leader”s Role in Budget and Finance offers participants a unique opportunity for meeting the financial management challenges facing today”s leaders. Participants will experience a variety of approaches to develop leadership creating and managing realistic and sustainable budgets through a well-communicated, team-based approach incorporating proper and professional standards.

Learn about the mysteries of Sudoku today at 3 pm with Professor Rick Luttman, Sonoma State University.

Time: 7:00 AM

Littered Landscape Photography Show

Time: 8:00 AM

Location: BMU

The show is running from Nov. 2 to Nov. 17 in the Bell Memorial Union, Common Grounds (in the basement). There will also be a reception on Nov. 9 from 4-7 (with free food).

International Education Week Forum: "What Do They REALLY Think?" Tuesday, Nov. 28

Time: 3:00 PM

Location: Ayres 120

International Education Week Forum: “What Do They REALLY Think?” Tuesday, Nov. 28 from 3-4pm AYRES 120 Students who have lived abroad and international students who are currently studying abroad here in Chico give us the inside story on international perceptions of Americans and the USA. For more information on this and other International Education Week events, please call the Study Abroad Office at ext. 5415.

Biological Sciences Omicron Seminars: "Cellulosomes: Plant Cell Wall Degrading Enzyme Complexes and Potential Role in Providing Biofuels"

Time: 4:00 PM

Location: Holt 170

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES OMICRON THETA EPSILON SEMINAR SERIES, FALL 2006 Seminars are held at 4:00 P.M. in Holt 170 A coffee hour preceding the seminar is held in Holt 171 at 3:30 P.M. “Cellulosomes: Plant Cell Wall Degrading Enzyme Complexes and Potential Role in Providing Biofuels” Dr. Roy Doi, Section of Molecular & Cellular Biology University of California, Davis

Saturday, November 18, 2006

North State Symphony presents "An American Journey - Plains, Trains and Cowboys" this evening in Laxson.

Time: 7:00 AM

North State Symphony: An American Journey - Plains, Trains and Cowboys

Time: 7:30 PM

Location: Laxson

For more information, see http://www.csuchico.edu/hfa/chicoarts/nssamericanjourney.html

Sunday, November 19, 2006

Chico Performances Presents: North State Symphony - An American Journey: Plains, Trains, & Cowboys

Time: 2:00 PM

Location: Cascade Theatre, Redding

November 18, 2006 - Laxson Auditorium, Chico, 7:30 pm November 19, 2006 - Cascade Theatre, Redding, 2:00 pm November 19, 2006 - State Theater, Red Bluff, 7:30 pm Honegger - Pacific 231 Tower - Made in America Young Artist Audition Winners Saint Saens - Violin Concerto #3, lst movement - Garrett Openshaw, violin Griffes - Poem - Heidi Lohse, flute Copland - Billy the Kid Thanksgiving is the time to appreciate and reflect upon our past. This concert will make you think you”ve thrown open a train window and found yourself in the 19th century West, with Aaron Copland”s Billy the Kid. The sound of a steam train is captured in amazing detail by Arthur Honegger”s Pacific 231, with Joan Tower”s Made in America providing 21st century perspective on America the Beautiful. Award-winning student soloists Heidi Lohse and Garrett Openshaw play works by American Charles Griffes and Frenchman Camille St-Saens. Advance tickets: $36 Premium, $23 General, $20 Economy, $22 Senior (General), $18 Senior (Economy), $18 Student/Child (General), $15 Student/Child (Economy), (Reserved Seating); for tickets call 530.243.8877

Chico Performances Presents: North State Symphony - An American Journey: Plains, Trains, & Cowboys

Time: 7:30 PM

Location: State Theatre, Red Bluff

November 18, 2006 - Laxson Auditorium, Chico, 7:30 pm November 19, 2006 - Cascade Theatre, Redding, 2:00 pm November 19, 2006 - State Theater, Red Bluff, 7:30 pm Honegger - Pacific 231 Tower - Made in America Young Artist Audition Winners Saint Saens - Violin Concerto #3, lst movement - Garrett Openshaw, violin Griffes - Poem - Heidi Lohse, flute Copland - Billy the Kid Thanksgiving is the time to appreciate and reflect upon our past. This concert will make you think you”ve thrown open a train window and found yourself in the 19th century West, with Aaron Copland”s Billy the Kid. The sound of a steam train is captured in amazing detail by Arthur Honegger”s Pacific 231, with Joan Tower”s Made in America providing 21st century perspective on America the Beautiful. Award-winning student soloists Heidi Lohse and Garrett Openshaw play works by American Charles Griffes and Frenchman Camille St-Saens. Advance tickets: call 530.529.2787

Tuesday, November 21, 2006

The Gold Rush-era ruins west of Redding are the site of a Chico State Archaeological Research Program dig.

Time: 12:00 AM

See "Drawing on Classicism," an exhibit of the work of visiting ceramicist Karl McDade, in the Humanties Center Gallery.

Time: 7:00 AM

Wednesday, November 22, 2006

Drawing on Classicism, recent work by Karl McDade is currently on display in Trinity Hall.

Time: 7:00 AM

Friday, November 24, 2006

Wildcat Athletics hosts the Men's Basketball Mac Martin Tournament today and tomorrow.

Time: 7:00 AM

Wildcat Athletics: Men's Basketball vs Humboldt/Central Washington - Mac Martin Tournament

Time: 5:30 PM

Wildcat Athletics: Men's Basketball vs Western Oregon/Chico - Mac Martin Tournament

Time: 7:30 PM

Saturday, November 25, 2006

Adventure Outings: Colorado River Canoe & Hotsprings

Time: 12:00 AM

Location: For more information, see: http://www.aschico.com/?Page=577...

For more information, see: http://www.aschico.com/?Page=577

Wildcat Athletics: Men's Basketball Mac Martin Tournament

Time: 12:00 AM

Wildcat Athletics: Men's Basketball vs Western Oregon/Humboldt - Mac Martin Tournament

Time: 5:30 PM

Wildcat Athletics: Men's Basketball vs Central Washington/Chico - Mac Martin Tournament

Time: 7:30 PM

Sunday, November 26, 2006

Adventure Outings: Baja Surf

Time: 12:00 AM

Location: For more information, see: http://www.aschico.com/?Page=577...

For more information, see: http://www.aschico.com/?Page=577

Monday, November 27, 2006

BMU Gallery: discharge

Time: 7:00 AM

Location: BMU 3rd Floor Art Gallery

Glass artist Elissa Batchley and printmaker Rodolfo Salgado Jr have combined their mutual interest in the aesthetics and movement of liquid in both two- and three-dimensional forms. Elissa works with glass, steel, mesh,and cable to show how materials react to, shape, and influence each other. Rodolfo produces elegant pieces that create an imaginary world of tubes, pipes, and other organic and industrial forms that store and move liquids. The title “Discharge” says it all. Reception Nov. 8 from 6pm - 8pm For more information, visit the website: http://www.aschico.com/?Page=545

International Education Week Film Festival November 27-30

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Holt 170

International Education Week Film Festival November 27-30 Monday, Nov. 27 from 7-9pm HOLT 170 “Goodbye Lenin” A comedy set in the era of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Tuesday, Nov. 28 from 7-9pm HOLT 266 “The Castle” Set in Australia, “a warm-hearted comedy” frequently compared to “The Full Monty.” Thursday, Nov. 30 from 7-9pm HOLT 170 “Lagaan” “A remarkable story about the triumph of the ordinary,” set in a 19th Century British-ruled India. For more information on our International Education Week festivities, please contact the Study Abroad Office at: 898-5415.

Tuesday, November 28, 2006

Chico Performances Presents: Lucinda Williams Duo - Country Blues in Laxson this evening.

Time: 7:00 AM

Fall Forensics Fiesta

Time: 5:00 PM

Location: BMU Common Grounds

A showcase of public speaking and oral interpretation events in addition to a fundraising raffle. 5pm - 7pm in the BMU Common Grounds.

Forensics Forum: A.N.W.R. (Arctic National Wildlife Refuge)

Time: 5:00 PM

Location: THMA 108

CSU, Chico Forensics Program has begun an open forum series where individuals can voice their opinions in a safe open-minded environment. Students moderate the discussion of some controversial topics. 5pm - 6pm

Kindergarten Faire

Time: 5:30 PM

Location: BMU

The Associated Students Children’s Center Child Development Laboratory, at CSU, Chico are sponsoring a free Kindergarten faire, open to the public. Representatives from area kindergartens, including alternative, traditional, and private programs, will be present to offer information and answer questions about their educational programs. Date and Time: Tues., Nov. 28, 2006, 5:30pm Location: Bell Memorial Union (BMU) Auditorium, CSU, Chico Cost: Free For further information contact: Stephanie Williams at 898-5865. Sponsored by the Associated Students Children’s Center Child Development Laboratory, CSU, Chico.

International Education Week Film Festival November 27-30

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Holt 266

International Education Week Film Festival November 27-30 Tuesday, Nov. 28 from 7-9pm HOLT 266 “The Castle” Set in Australia, “a warm-hearted comedy” frequently compared to “The Full Monty.” Thursday, Nov. 30 from 7-9pm HOLT 170 “Lagaan” “A remarkable story about the triumph of the ordinary,” set in a 19th Century British-ruled India. For more information on our International Education Week festivities, please contact the Study Abroad Office at: 898-5415.

Chico Performances Presents: Lucinda Williams Duo - Country Blues

Time: 7:30 PM

Location: Laxson Auditorium

The quintessential American rock, folk, and country music singer and songwriter, Lucinda is a three-time Grammy Award winner and was named “America’s Best Songwriter” by Time Magazine in 2002. To quote Emmylou Harris, “Lucinda is an example of the best of what country says it is.” In this special duo acoustic performance she will be joined by longtime band member and unsung guitar hero, Doug Pettibone. For more information, see http://www.csuchico.edu/upe/performance/index.php?page=performances&performer=Lucinda_Williams_Duo

University Film Series: Manhattan by Woody Allen

Time: 7:30 PM

Location: Ayres 106

Manhattan (1979, USA) 96 min. DVD. Directed by Woody Allen. Part of the Humanities Center”s “The Built Environment” theme.HYPERLINK “\l “note”“* A delightful comedy and a passionate and gentle love song to New York City and its inhabitants. Filtering his unique wit through impeccable black and white cinematography, Woody Allen tells the story of his search for the ideal relationship, a search that includes an exwife who has left him for another woman, a neurotic intellectual, and a high school senior. Cast: Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Mariel Hemingway, Meryl Streep Tuesdays, 7:30pm in the Little Theatre (Ayres 106) $3 suggested donation http://www.csuchico.edu/hfa/hc/filmseries.html#dec

Wednesday, November 29, 2006

Conversations on Diversity: Hate, Apology and Forgiveness: Where Do We Go From Here?

Time: 12:00 PM

Location: BMU 210

Facilitated by: TBA For more information, contact Tray Robinson, 898-4764

"Coffee, Cake and Culture" Nov. 29 from 5-7pm: An evening of coffee, culture and fun.

Time: 5:00 PM

Location: Various

“Coffee, Cake and Culture” Nov. 29 from 5-7pm: An evening of coffee, culture and fun. Come meet international students and study abroad alumni, and get a taste of what it’s like to live in another country. This event is open to students, faculty, staff and the community members. Locations are divided by countries: Italy, Malta, France: Naked Lounge (118 W. 2nd) United Kingdom, Scandinavia: Uppercrust (130 Main) Spain, Latin America: BMU Common Grounds (on campus) Germany, Netherlands, Czech Republic: Rootbeer Float Company (126 W. 2nd) Asia, India: Teaz Me (250 Vallombrosa) Australia, New Zealand, Africa: Augie’s (230 Salem) For more information on this and other International Education Week events, please call the Study Abroad Office at ext. 5415.

Book in Common Art Show Winner Reception

Time: 5:30 PM

Location: BMU

Book in Common Art Show now on display; Reception, November 29, 5:30-7 pm The Book in Common Art Show , inspired by themes in this year’s Book in Common, Never Let Me Go, is now on display on the second floor of the BMU. From 5:30-7:00 p.m. the evening of November 29, the Dean of Undergraduate Education and the Book in Common Committee are hosting a reception for the winners. Please stop by and see view the artwork in the BMU, let your students know about this event and plan to attend if you can. Thank you for supporting our student artists.

Ballroom Dance Night

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Shurmer Gym

“Red Hot Ballroom” is the theme this year and you can dance to the music of Swing, Salsa, Waltz, Tango and more. This event is sponsored by the Department of Kinesiology and Recreational Sports, with Patricia Smiley as Director. Students $7. Community $10. 898-6120 for more information.

Thursday, November 30, 2006

The Study Abroad Program sponsors the International Education Week Film Festival Week through Nov. 30.

Time: 7:00 AM

Location: International Education Week Film Festival November 27-30 Thursday, Nov. 30 from 7-9pm HOLT 170 “Lagaan” “A remarkable story about the triumph of the ordinary,” set in a 19th Century British-ruled India. For more information on our International Education Week festivities,...

International Education Week Film Festival November 27-30 Thursday, Nov. 30 from 7-9pm HOLT 170 “Lagaan” “A remarkable story about the triumph of the ordinary,” set in a 19th Century British-ruled India. For more information on our International Education Week festivities, please contact the Study Abroad Office at: 898-5415.

International Education Week Film Festival November 27-30

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Holt 170

International Education Week Film Festival November 27-30 Thursday, Nov. 30 from 7-9pm HOLT 170 “Lagaan” “A remarkable story about the triumph of the ordinary,” set in a 19th Century British-ruled India. For more information on our International Education Week festivities, please contact the Study Abroad Office at: 898-5415.

Laxson Auditorium

Laxson Auditorium

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California State University, Chico is committed to making its programs accessible to all those who wish to enjoy live performances. For information about our services, which include wheelchair seating and assistive listening devices, please call the University Box Office at 898-5791 or the TDD line at 898-6856 during Box Office hours.

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