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News Release: Record Number of Students Plan to Break Fund-raising Record for St. Jude Children's Hospital Tonight
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nov. 5, 2007
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260
Larry Bassow, Student Activities
530-898-5396
Record Number of Students Plan to Break Fund-raising Record for St. Jude Children’s Hospital Tonight
More than 2,100 students have signed up for the Up ‘til Dawn event at California State University, Chico this evening, Nov. 5. They will spend the evening writing letters to their friends and family requesting donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
This is the seventh Up ‘til Dawn event. Last year’s event placed CSU, Chico first among other universities in the nation with the $187,000 raised as a result of the students’ letter writing. The money is used by St. Jude to treat and research cancer and other catastrophic diseases of childhood.
The event begins at 4 p.m. in Acker Gym. Letter-writing supplies and food will be available. In addition to writing letters, participants will watch live performances, spend time with a patient from St. Jude, and will be eligible for a raffle with more than $20,000 in prizes. One of the raffle prizes getting a lot of attention is a car donated by AutoTrader.com. Another top prize is free spring tuition at CSU, Chico, donated by Triple J Screen Printing and Embroidery.
The complete news release is available online.
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Study Skills Workshops This Week
The Student Learning Center is offering two study skills workshops this week:
11/5 (Monday) Taking Essay Exams 4-5 p.m. Christine Connerly MLIB 226
11/6 (Tuesday) Your Best Study Environment 4-5 p.m. Josh Whittinghill MLIB 226
Workshops are Free!
Students can sign up in advance at the Student Learning Center (Meriam Library 458) or by calling 898-6839.
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STATE TRAVEL - CAR RENTAL CONTRACT
Travel Services would like to remind State employees of the current Commercial Car Rental contract negotiated by the Department of General Services (DGS). Effective Jan. 1, 2006, only ONE car rental company is authorized for State travel - ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR. Only in the event Enterprise does not have an appropriate vehicle available, or does not represent a location, Vanguard (parent of Alamo and National) will be permitted as a back-up company.
Please visit the DGS web site to view important details regarding the current contract.
As a reminder, the ONLY authorized forms of payment for State car rentals are the American Express Government Card or the CRBTA (Car Rental Business Travel Account). Please see pages 29-30 of the online Travel Manual for complete details on how to use the CRBTA.
These approved forms of payment comply with the State contract and achieve the protections afforded in the Master Contract program (LDW/CDW/Liability included). The use of personal credit cards or cash is expressly prohibited and voids the terms of the contract. The term of the contract is from January 1, 2006, through December 31, 2008.
If you have any questions please contact Travel Services at x5766.
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International Summer Internships
Discover the value of living and working abroad. Over the last 33 years, the International Cooperative Education (ICE) Program has coordinated thousands of internships throughout the world. Internships for Summer 2008 are available in England, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Australia, Singapore, China, Japan, Ethiopia, Laos, Mongolia, and Argentina. Internships are available in a wide variety of employment fields including marketing, sales, hospitality, computer science, engineering, accounting, finance, and teaching English as a second language.
ICE Program internships run between 8 to 12 weeks. Students will work 30-40 hours per week, and live with a home-stay or with an employer-sponsored housing program. Compensation varies by program and most internships are paid.
Join us for a presentation on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007, 4-6 p.m. in Tehama 133.
For more information, contact Bill Lerch, The Internship Center, 898-5893 or visit us at 310 Salem Street (between 3rd and 4th Streets).
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University's Needy Children Program--We Could Still Use Your Help!
The University’s Needy Children Program is well underway. WE WILL STILL TAKE YOUR REQUEST TO ADOPT A FAMILY. If you and/or your department are interested, please be sure to submit your request to Dana Francis, fax: 898-4611 this week (by Nov. 8)! Forms are available online. Contact Dana at x4723 for additional information or questions. Your family information will be distributed to you before our November break so there will be plenty of time to shop.
We were successful with our Needy Children Fundraiser but are still short in meeting our desired goal of $50 per family for food certificates. We welcome any additional contributions that you or your colleagues may want to donate. Please make checks payable to: Staff Council and send to the Staff Council Office, Zip 160. You will receive confirmation of your tax deductible contribution. Thank you for your continued support!
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Free Speech Evaluations for Faculty and Staff
The CMSD Program provides assessments for a variety of communication disorders (articulation, language, voice, stuttering and problems associated with brain injury, stroke and neurological impairments).
These evaluations are offered free to faculty, staff, students and their dependents. If you are interested in scheduling an appointment, please call the Center for Communication Disorders at 898-5871 or stop by the office. We are located in AJH Room #100 (adjacent to the Bidwell Mansion).
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Chico State Birding Club Meeting TONIGHT
Chico State Birding Club (CSBC) will have its third meeting of the fall 2007 semester tonight, Monday, Nov. 5, at 6 pm in Holt 268.
The agenda includes discussion of recent sightings, future field trips, and guest speaker Scott Huber. He will share photos and stories of his birding trip to Texas, the title is “The Amazing Avian Abundance of the Lone Star State.”
We will discuss also the opportunity to participate in the Chico State student chapter of CWA (California Waterfowl Association) “wing identification workshop” with Jim Laughlin of CWA.
Snacks and sodas/waters will be provided.
There will also be a FREE raffle for some super cool, bird-related items!
For more information feel free to contact:
Shelly Kirn, Faculty Advisor
sakirn@csuchico.edu
or
Tim Ruckle, Student President
tim.ruckle@sbcglobal.net or csbirding@gmail.com
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MLIB Computer Lab Open on Nov. 12 - Veteran's Day
The computer lab on the first floor of the library will be open on November 12, Veteran’s Day.
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Student Computing, CSU, Chico
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Flu Shots Wednesday, Nov. 7
Student Health Service will be giving flu shots for staff and faculty on Wednesday, Nov. 7, from 7:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the Student Health Service facility on Warner Street. Shots are $15.00 and must be paid by cash or check. Please present your Wildcat card.
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Ladies of the Slack Key Guitar Play Traditional Hawaiian Guitar, Nov. 8
Join three Hawaiian superstars as they come together in a performance with a stylish pop sound, clear, uplifting vocals, traditional hula, authentic dress, and excellent guitar playing. Princess Owana Salazar, a member of the royal family, is best known for her beautiful vocals and jazzy playing. Cindy Combs is a master of traditional and contemporary Slack Key guitar, and teenage sensation Brittni Paiva is Hawaii’s newest musical child prodigy. All are multiple Hoku Award winners (Hawaii’s equivalent of the Grammy), and represent the best of Hawaii’s proud tradition of female musicians.
Billed as “Ladies of Slack Key Guitar,” this evening of contemporary and traditional Hawaiian music will be featured on Thursday, November 8, at 7:30 p.m. in Laxson Auditorium courtesy of Chico Performances.
Tickets are $23 Adult, $16 Senior, $14 Student/Child and are available at the University Box Office, 898-6333, 2nd & Normal Streets.
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Speaker from Sudan - Tonight, 8 p.m., Holt 170
Deng Chol, Executive Director of the Lost Boys’ and Lost Girls’ National Nonprofit Organization, will be speaking at 8 P.M. tonight (Nov. 5) in Holt 170. Chol, a member of the Dinka ethnic group from Southern Sudan, immigrated to the US in 2001 after many years of living in refugee camps in both Ethiopia and Kenya. He is going to talk about the recent history of conflict in his country, both in the south and in Darfur, as well as his tragic story of being a young boy hunted by his government who escaped with other young boys on foot to Ethiopia.
This presentation is being sponsored by the Sociology Department, the MJIS program, and Hillel Student Organization. For further information, call 898-4145.
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A Discussion of New Legislation to Reduce CA Prison Overcrowding, Nov. 6
On Tuesday, November 6, at 6:00 p.m., Scott Kernan, Assistant Secretary, California Department of Corrections, will be speaking on “AB 900 Legislation Intended to Reduce Overcrowding in California Prisons.” A discussion period will follow. The location is Plumas 102.
For information, please contact Margaret Leigey or Michael Coyle of Political Science at x5301.
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Rebuild New Orleans Fundraiser at The Bear Wednesday, Nov. 7
Support the College of ECC Rebuild New Orleans Project and have a night without cooking. Students are heading back to New Orleans for a third time in January with 117 volunteers to help rebuild the homes and lives torn apart by the devastating Hurricane Katrina. The project’s motto has been “Working together to help rebuild the lives of fellow Americans.” The Bear donates a dollar for every burger/veggie burger purchased on Wednesday, Nov. 7, from 5-9 pm.
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Rebuild New Orleans Fundraiser Monday, Nov. 5, at Baja Fresh
Support the College of ECC Rebuild New Orleans Project and have a night without cooking. Students are heading back to New Orleans for a third time in January with 117 volunteers to help rebuild the homes and lives torn apart by the devastating Hurricane Katrina. Get together with family and friends to help us, while you help yourself to some great food. Baja Fresh donates 20% for every order on Monday, Nov. 5, 5-9 pm.
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CSU, Chico Staff Vacancies - Week of November 5, 2007
WEEK OF 11/5/07
Closing this week:
(07-0138) ASC I (Facilities Reservations Coordinator)
UPE
Closes: 11/5/07
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(07-0145) ASC I (Admissions Coordinator) (On-Campus Only)
GIIS
Closes: 11/19/07
(07-0144) IST I (Archaeology Laboratory Supervisor)
ANTH
Closes: 11/26/07
(07-0143) CUSTODIAN (3 positions available)
UHFS
Closes: 11/19/07
(07-0142) ASA I (Assistant Graduation Coordinator)
AADV
Closes: 11/19/07
(07-0141) HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER (Administrator I)
SHR
Open until filled; Application review: 11/19/07
(07-0140) IST I (Human Identification Laboratory Supervisor) (On-Campus Only)
ANTH
Closes: 11/13/07
(07-0139) BSE
UHFS
Closes: 11/19/07
(07-0137) DIRECTOR, PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACT SERVICES (Administrator II)
PURC
Open until filled; Application review: 11/19/07
(07-0136) OSA - CAREER LEVEL (Server Administrator)
ESYS
Closes: 11/19/07
(07-0134) ACADEMIC HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (COS II)
VPHR
Closes: 11/13/07
(07-0132) DIRECTOR, STUDENT HEALTH SERVICE (Administrator III)
VPSA
Open until filled; Application review: 11/5/07
(07-0124) NURSE PRACTITIONER / PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
SHS
Closes: Open until filled; Application review: 10/15/07
(07-0095) FINANCIAL AID ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, CLIENT SERVICES AND OPERATIONS (Administrator II)
FASO
Open until filled; Application review: 8/20/07
(07-0091) DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL SESSION AND EXTENSION PROGRAMS (EES II)
RCE
Open until filled; Applications reviewed when received.
Job Announcements are on the Web.
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CSU, Chico Research Foundation Position Announcements
The CSU, Chico Research Foundation has the following position openings:
RESERVATION TECHNICIAN
Summer Orientation Program
Application Review Begins 10/26/07
Open Until Filled
STUDENT CALLER
Chico State Calling Center
Open Until Filled
STUDENT RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Concrete Industry Management
Application Review Begins Today 10/08/07, Open Until Filled
Complete descriptions of responsibilities, requirements & application materials are available online or by mail: CSU, Chico Research Foundation, Building 25, CSU, Chico, Chico, CA 95929-0246, or in person: 25 Main St., Second Floor, Suite 203, Chico Phone: 530-898-6811 AA/EOE
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Student Computing Workshops
Student Computing is presenting these workshops this week:
Beginning Dreamweaver MX
Tuesday, November 6
5-6:00pm in MLIB 457
Beginning Dreamweaver MX
Wednesday, November 7
5-6:00pm in MLIB 457
Faculty and staff as well as students are all welcome to attend the Student Computing workshops. No sign-up is required - just drop in!
The Beginning Dreamweaver MX workshop is for those who are starting out with Dreamweaver MX. This workshop presentation outlines the basic features and properties of the program. You will learn how to define a site, set page properties, format text, insert images and also learn how to publish your web page to your personal web account.
For more information visit the Student Computing Workshops web site or contact Melinda Ferris, 898-5008 or e-mail mferris@csuchico.edu
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Two CELT Workshops This Week
Two CELT-sponsored workshops are being offered this week.
“Make Your Online Course Accessible To All” is being offered Nov. 6, 1-2 pm and repeated Nov. 7, 10-11 am. Held in MLIB 002, this workshop will teach participants practical and easy ways to improve the accessibility and usability of the most common types of instructional material files used in Vista.
“Accommodating Students with Disabilities” workshops are being offered Nov. 8 and will be repeated Nov. 9. Both sessions will be held 2-3 pm in MLIB, Studio A. Learning to accommodate students with disabilities is important for faculty, students and the university; participants who attend this workshop will learn from discussion and from a panel of students themselves.
You can register for these and subsequent CELT workshops by logging on. After entering your user name and Portal password, click on the Course Catalogue menu, click on the section titled Professional Development, and then click the CELT link where you can view the workshop titles and enroll.
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"Healing Through Art" Seminar
To: Faculty and Staff
From: The Office of Faculty and Staff Assistance & Work/Life Program
Subject: “Healing Through Art” seminar
Have you used creativity to help you feel better? Want to explore ways to heal through doing art? Healthcare professionals in every imaginable healthcare setting are discovering that expressive arts have a profound effect on patients. In this presentation, Rebecca Senoglu, Cancer Support Program Coordinator at Enloe Cancer Center, will discuss the history of healing through art, why it works, and how expressive arts are being used at Enloe Cancer Center to help patients and families feel better. Everyone welcome … those touched by cancer (patients, survivors, family members) are particularly encouraged to attend.
Date: Nov. 7, 2007
Time: 12:05 p.m. - 12:55 p.m.
Location: Kendall Hall, Room 207/209
To register, visit the Web page and enroll online. If you encounter any technical problems, please email EHS at ehstrainer@csuchico.edu. If you would like any additional information about the seminar, please contact Rocio Leal, Office of Faculty and Staff Assistance & Work/Life Program, at eap@csuchico.edu or call 898-4645.
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