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End of Year Donations to CSU, Chico
As the end of the year approaches, many CSU, Chico supporters will want to make gifts to the University. While the campus is officially closed from Dec. 24 through Jan. 4, University Advancement staff will be on campus Dec. 31 and Jan. 2-4 to accept and process gifts.
You can help us ensure that donors giving by cash, check, or credit card are credited with their 2007 tax-deductible gift in the following ways:
Direct donors to University Advancement’s online giving site. This is a secure way donors can use their credit cards to make a gift that will be processed immediately.
Deliver any gifts received during the month of Dec. directly to Sapp Hall, zip 155 for immediate processing.
Donors may mail their gift directly to: The University Foundation, CSU, Chico, 95929-0155 to ensure they are postmarked by Dec. 31.
Deliver any December gifts received after January 4 to Cashiering as soon as possible the week of January 7 to ensure proper credit.
Donors may also wish to make a gift of securities. For process details and deadlines, please contact Gary Salberg at extension 5959 or gsalberg@csuchico.edu. Submit signed gift-in-kind forms to University Advancement at zip 155 by January 11, 2008 in order to be counted for 2007.
Please call University Advancement at extension 5297 if you have any questions regarding end-of-year donations, processes, or issues.
University Advancement thanks everyone on campus for their efforts in supporting the alumni, friends, and donors who give generously to the various programs, scholarships, and departments on campus.
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DEADLINE January 1, 2008 to apply for 2008-2009 CSU, Chico Scholarships
Time is running out, please encourage students to submit their applications online before leaving for winter break.
The online application allows students to apply for any of the over 700 university scholarships for which they may be eligible. Paper applications are not available. Scholarship criteria may include scholastic achievement, financial need, campus or community service, and educational objectives, as well as other measures. Our scholarship web site also includes a hyperlink for a letter of recommendation that may be submitted by campus mail or e-mail.
The application deadline is January 1, 2008 for all materials, including letters of recommendation. Additional information regarding scholarships is available at the above web site.
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Surplus Property Available to all Departments
The Office of Property Management would like to invite your department to view our surplus property. Items include the following:
â–ª Large and small desks
â–ª Filing cabinets
â–ª Bookshelves and bookcases
â–ª Chairs
â–ª Tables
â–ª Miscellaneous office supplies
These items are available on a first come, first serve basis. Viewing hours are 9am to 11am on Thurs., Dec. 6, located at the Warehouse, 810 Oak Street, Chico.
At the time of viewing, your may want to have a departmental vehicle available to take the smaller items selected. Items will be held for 5 working days. If the item(s) are not picked up after that time the item(s) will be returned to the surplus inventory.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give the Office of Property Management a call at extension 5176 or 6559.
We look forward to seeing you.
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International Forum, Dec. 4
Public health debates in Africa: A Traveler’s Snapshot
AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis top the list of public health threats throughout much of the developing world. This is especially true in Africa, where these diseases jeopardize the social, political, and economic stability of many countries. Lisa Emmerich recently traveled to southern Africa and will offer a series of “traveler’s snapshots” of some of the most pressing current public health concerns facing the citizens of South Africa, Botswana, and Zambia.
Tues., Dec. 4, 5pm - 5:50pm in PAC 134.
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Religious Studies Lecture Series: Sarah M. Pike on Krishna Hardcore Youth and Animal Rights, Nov. 30
Nov. 30
Sarah M. Pike, Religious Studies and Humanities Center Board “‘Liberation’s Crusade Has Begun’: Hare Krishna Hardcore Youth and Animal Rights Activism” Religious Studies Lecture Series, 3pm - 4:30pm, Trinity 100, 898-4739.
Sarah Pike’s presentation explores the ways in which Krishna Consciousness has shaped hardcore youth culture and radical animal rights activism. Drawing on interviews with activists and Krishna hardcore musicians, music lyrics, fanzines, and MySpace band sites, she argues that the point of convergence of hardcore music, Krishna Consciousness, and radical activism represents an important subculture within which young adults negotiate and construct religious and activist identities.
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Campus "Rookie" Competition in Speech and Debate Friday and Saturday
Come support public speaking and argumentation and debate students as they compete for the coveted “Top Rookie” in Informative, Persuasive and Impromptu speaking as well as policy debate. Students from the basic public speaking course (CMST 131) and the Argumentation and Debate class (CMST 255) will compete against each other exactly as they would at an intercollegiate speech and debate competition. Over 200 students are signed up to compete, and the competition rounds are open to the public.
Debate competition starts on Friday at 3pm and continues Saturday at 9:30am. Speech competition begins on Saturday at 8:30am and will continue through to the final rounds, scheduled to begin around 4:15pm on Saturday. For more information, please contact Sue Peterson, Director of Forensics, at X4771 or sepeterson@csuchico.edu.
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Debbie Cobb New Children's Story Author Signing
Local anchor woman and author, Debbie Cobb, will be signing and reading her new children’s book, “Gracie’s Big Adventure with the Misfits” at the Associated Students Bookstore from 11am - 1pm on Friday, Dec. 7. This story is her second in the Gracie’s Big Adventure series and the AS Bookstore is privileged to have her on hand for the signing. Both of her books will be on sale for 25% off on that day. Please call the General Books Department of the Bookstore at ext. 6044 if you have any questions.
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Last Fall 2007 CELT Workshop
Presenter: Kathleen Gabriel
Workshop date/time: Dec. 6; 3:30pm - 5pm; CE 107
CELT is proud to announce the last of its Fall series of faculty development workshops entitled “Tips for Engaging Students During a Lecture “. The workshop will focus on techniques and methods for engaging students before, during and after a lecture.
Making lectures an active learning process is a challenge, but it can be done, even with large classes. The main goal of this workshop is to provide professors and instructors with resources for improving their lecture format with meaningful interactive activities that will engage students.
The presenter is a nationally recognized expert in this area. The workshop promises to be informative and enlightening. There is limited seating so register now. You can register online. After entering your user name and Portal password, click on the Course Catalogue menu, click on the section entitled Professional Development, and then click the CELT link where you can view the workshop titles and enroll.
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