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News Release: Arboretum Tours Start November 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 16, 2006
CONTACT: Gary Vercruse,
Manager of Grounds
Tel: 530-898-6222
Joe Wills
530-898-4143

Arboretum Tours Start November 1

Bidwell Mansion State Park and California State University, Chico are jointly offering three tours of their remarkable collection of native and exotic trees and shrubs this spring beginning Nov. 1 and continuing on Nov. 15 and 29. The easy and informative walks will begin in front of Bidwell Mansion, Wednesdays at 10 am and last until 11:30 am.

Each tour will cover a different group of plants on the mansion and university grounds and will be led by horticulturists and botanists from the University and State Parks. Included will be the magnificent southern magnolia, located in front of the mansion, which was planted by General Bidwell in 1863 preparatory to the building of the mansion some years later. South of the mansion, along Sowilleno Avenue, the Bidwells planted American chestnuts, some of which still remain and still produce delicious nuts. Other noteworthy specimens to be seen are monkey puzzle tree (from Chile), bunya bunya (from Australia), dawn redwood (from China) and water oak (southern United States).

Along the south side of Chico Creek, Bidwell planted various oaks that still survive. In 1887, when the State Normal School was established in Chico, California incense cedars and London plane (sycamore) soon went in on the west and south sides of the original administration building; a half dozen of these remain, including the striking plane tree in front of Kendall Hall, sometimes referred to as the “Founders’ Tree.”

To read the complete news release, go to Web Site

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Smoked Turkeys for the Holidays

Smoked turkeys will be available for your dining pleasure again this holiday season. Staff Council members are now taking orders for Thanksgiving. The birds are 16-18 lbs, precooked weight, and will be available for the same great value of $25.00. But, there’s still more! If a whole turkey is just too much, you may also purchase a HALF smoked turkey at a cost of $15.00. These birds are cooked and cured by our own University Farm-Meat Lab. They are quick to prepare-simply unwrap, place in pan, and warm in oven for an absolutely delicious aroma and fabulous turkey dinner, or serve cold for hors d’oeuvre and sandwiches. Take the work out of preparing for the holidays. Warming instructions will be packaged with your turkey at pickup. Order before Nov. 14 for the Nov. 16 campus delivery. Pick-up will be between 10am -1pm in the Faculty and Staff Dining Room.

Checks may be made payable to Staff Council. Contact your Staff Council member or the Staff Council office, x6156, to place your order.

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University's Needy Children Program Seeking Family Sponsors

The Needy Children’s Program is getting underway and is in need of sponsors for children who would love to be adopted this holiday season. If you or your department/office/college are interested, please submit your request by Oct. 20 to Dana Francis, zip 704. If you misplaced your request form, please see the Web Site for information and a form.

Last year the university sponsored 81 families and 174 children from Butte County. Staff Council thanks you for your generosity and willingness to support this program.

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Art Exhibit by Far Northern Regional Center

Please join California State University, Chico in our celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. This celebration allows us to reflect upon, and consider the contributions of the millions of Americans with disabilities who currently serve in our workforce, as well as those who are just beginning their journey. CSU, Chico recognizes and salutes the skills, creativity, and dedication of students with disabilities and takes appreciative note of their commitment to our university and community. As part of our celebration, please stroll through Kendall Hall and visit the art exhibit donated by Far Northern Regional Center. All of the art was done by persons with disabilities. The exhibit includes an opportunity to see art from another perspective.

Sponsored by the Americans with Disabilities Act Committee in recognition of October’s Disability Awareness Month. For more information on this and other Disability Awareness Month events see the Web Site

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Supervisor's Role Throughout the Workers' Compensation Process

Supervisors can play an important part in substantially reducing workers’ compensation costs by knowing the fundamentals and paperwork requirements of the State Workers’ Compensation system. This workshop will explain:

• the process which follows the reporting of an injury
• the University’s policies regarding medical control
• the University’s policies regarding transitional employment assignments and reasonable accommodations
• the importance of communication with injured workers while they are temporarily disabled
• the decentralization of Workers’ Compensation funds which took place in 1995, the formation of the Risk Pool, and how these may affect on-campus departmental budgets

Date: Friday, Oct. 20, 2006
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Location: Kendall 207 (space limited to 49)
Trainer: Bob Stevens and Linda Vidovich

To register, please contact Carrie Megli in the Office of Faculty and Staff Assistance & Work/Life Program by phone (x4645) or by email (cmegli@csuchico.edu). This workshop satisfies requirements leading towards the campus certification program. For an application and additional training opportunities, please see the Staff Development Training Web Site

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University's Needy Children Program - Opportunity Drawing Results

Staff Council extends its sincere thanks to all who supported our recent fundraiser, netting $3104. Money collected purchases a grocery certificate for each family that is adopted and for last minute gifts for children. Our sincere thanks also to the many local merchants who donated merchandise, or certificates redeemable for merchandise. A complete list of prize winners may be viewed by visiting the Staff Council Web Site

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FREE Speech-Language Evaluations

For a limited time, the Center for Communication Disorders is offering free speech-language diagnostic evaluations to students, faculty, staff and their dependents. Under the supervision of a licensed speech pathologist, students administer a variety of assessments relative to speech disorders including: articulation, fluency, voice, aural rehabilitation and language.

Our services are provided to people of all ages. If you are interested in scheduling an appointment, please contact the center office at (530) 898-5871.

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Dawn Grabowski - A Must See Comedian, Oct. 26

Shattering images through comedy, entertainment, education and motivation, Dawn Grabowski is a must see comedian. Dawn has received numerous awards for her stand-up comedy and acting achievements, and appeared in the hit movie, Jerry Maguire. Her fame has recently led to a part in the TV series, ER. By the way, Dawn Grabowski has cerebral palsy.

WHEN: Thursday, October 26, 7:30pm
WHERE: Ayres 120
COST: FREE

Sponsored by the Americans with Disabilities Act Committee in recognition of October’s Disability Awareness Month. For more information on this and other Disability Awareness Month events see the Web Site

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CAPE Forum on Climate Change, Oct. 18

Just Hot Air or Real Cause for Concern: Human Activities and Climate Change
Wednesday, October 18, 7:30pm, PAC 134

Earth’s climate is changing. How much of the change is attributable to human activity? What steps should be taken? And at what cost? Businesses and governments who adopt measures to “green” their operations incur an economic burden that others do not bear. What obligations do we have to act, even when others will not? What steps would be most effective, environmentally and economically, in lessening the impact of human activity on our climate? This forum will look at the challenges we face, the moral obligations we have, and the potential solutions to the problem of climate change.

Jim Houpis, Dean, College of Natural Sciences
Jim Pushnik, Department of Biological Sciences
Randy Larsen, Environmental Ethicist and host of EcoTalk
Jeff Price, Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences

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End the Femicides, TODAY

Tuesday, October 17th, from 5pm - 7pm, at Selvester’s Café, the Student Zapatista Solidarity Front & the Mexico Solidarity Network bring to you:

JUSTICE FOR WOMEN ON THE BORDER
END THE FEMICIDES!
TOUR

Since 1993, the cities of Chihuahua and Juarez, Mexico have been the site of now almost 450 unsolved femicides. Despite the horrific nature of these crimes, authorities at all levels exhibit indifference, and there is strong evidence that some officials may even be involved. Impunity and corruption have given these criminals free reign, knowing full well there will be no consequences for their actions.

This tour will highlight the impact of neoliberal economic policies, drug trafficking, militarization, and the evolving maquiladora sector to draw comparisons with similar struggles in other parts of Mexico, Guatemala, and throughout the world, and will discuss how, in combination with lax environmental regulations and low tariffs under the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), these maquiladoras are amassing incredible wealth at the incalculable expense of these communities.

This event is free and Zapatista-community grown coffee & Mexican sweetbreads will be served.

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Humanities Center Symposium: Amy Bloch on the Baptistery of Florence, Oct. 20

Ritual, Imagery, and Space at the Baptistery of Florence
Amy Bloch, Department of Art and Art History
Humanities Center Friday Symposium, part of “The Built Environment” theme, 3-5pm, Trinity 100/126
Web Site

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Tonight's Survivor Workshop Offers Nutrition Tips, Oct. 17

Body image and food choices will be addressed at the next Survivor Workshop entitled, “Tired of Eating Coconuts?” scheduled for tonight, Tuesday, October 17 at 7pm in BMU 210.

The interactive workshop is aimed at helping students, especially those away from home for the first time, make wise nutritional choices. Tips for developing a positive body image, as well as tips for eating for optimal energy and test performance, will be offered. The workshop will be presented by Dr. Stephanie Chervinko from Psychological Counseling along with interns from the Nutrition and Food Science Department. All first-year students are invited to attend for important information, and a chance to win great prizes including Woodstock’s pizza, “Survivor” t-shirts and more. The more workshops students attend, the better their chances of winning the grand prize — a cool bike from Campus Bicycles. Additional information is available by contacting the Campus Alcohol & Drug Education Center at 898-6450.

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Celtic Diva, Natalie MacMaster Comes to CSU, Chico on Oct. 26

Chico Performances is excited to bring Natalie MacMaster to Laxson Auditorium at CSU, Chico on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2006.

“MacMaster’s a ball of fire, performing jigs and reels with unstoppable, foot-tapping energy…” -The Los Angeles Times

Returning for the fourth time in seven years, Grammy-nominated fiddle virtuoso Natalie MacMaster embodies all the joy and vivacity that is Cape Breton music at its very best. Backed by a five-piece band, her live performances feature her boundless energy, foot-tapping jigs and reels, heartrending ballads, and world-class step dancing.

MacMaster has recorded and released seven albums in Canada and the U.S., received both a Grammy nomination and Juno Award for Best Instrumental Album for My Roots Are Showing, another Juno Award for Best Instrumental Album for In My Hands and several Canadian Country Music Awards for Fiddler of the year. She has shared the live performance stage with acts such as Carlos Santana, The Chieftains, Paul Simon, Luciano Pavarotti, Alison Krauss, Mark O’Connor and dozens of distinguished symphony orchestras.

COST/TICKETS: Premium $23, Adult $18, Senior $16, Student/Child $14
Tickets available at the University Box Office, 898-6333, 2nd & Normal Streets
For additional information please visit the Web Site

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Anthropology Forum: "Feasts, Protests, and Monuments," Oct. 19

Professor Frank Bayham from the Department of Anthropology will be presenting a forum entitled “Feasts, Protests, and Monuments: Impressions from an International Archaeozoology Conference in Mexico City.” The Forum will be held Thursday, Oct. 19 in Ayres Hall room 120 at 4pm. The campus and community are welcome to attend.

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"The Carey Formula", Oct. 18

CEA is a new student group on campus, and is committed to providing opportunities for students’ success at CSU, Chico by bringing you opportunities to learn what you cannot learn in a classroom. Our focus is on integrity, action, and learning beyond the classroom through our guest speakers, outings with influential leaders, and exclusive networking opportunities.

CEA, in partnership with ISAKE, is proud to announce Barbara Carey as an influential guest speaker. As an entrepreneur and inventor, Barbara Carey has an amazing success story - the Hairgami and the new Dittie (a fortune cookie like tampon) are among her many inventions. Come hear her speak as she tells how she achieved success - and you can too - through “The Carey Formula.”

Barbara Carey will be speaking on Wednesday, Oct. 18 in the BMU room 210 from 6pm - 8pm. Please join us - there is no cost to attend.

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