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News Release: Environmentalist and Emmy Award Winner David Chameides Will Speak on 'Chasing Sustainability'
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb. 6, 2008
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260
Andrew Flescher
530-898-5534
Environmentalist and Emmy Award Winner David Chameides Will Speak on ‘Chasing Sustainability’
The Institute for Sustainable Development and the Center for Applied and Professional Ethics, California State University, Chico are co-hosting David Chameides, an award-winning director and cameraman, as well as a freelance journalist who writes about alternative fuels. He will speak on Wednesday, Feb. 27, in Performing Arts Center 134 at 7:30 p.m.
Chameides will address questions such as What is the rate of fossil fuel consumption in the United States compared with the rest of the world? How much longer can we continue to use energy at the rate at which we are accustomed? If not much longer, what are our prospects for developing alternative, nonpolluting sources? How do regular people in Chico, California, go about doing this?
“David Chameides presents an argument in favor of practicing conservation in the broader ambition of living a more sustainable lifestyle,” said Professor Andrew Flescher, who is helping coordinate Chameides’ visit. “His talk begins with a now-famous Caltech study from 1999 in which scientists determined how much energy the inhabitants of the Earth used compared to how much we will eventually need, paying particular attention to how petroleum is consumed. Chameides makes the case that we are now at ‘peak oil’ and sets up a discussion of conservation and alternative energy.”
The complete news release is available online.
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News Release: CSU, Chico to Help Pilot Sustainability Rating System for Higher Education
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb. 6, 2008
CONTACT: Joe Wills
Tel: 530-898-4143
CSU, Chico to Help Pilot Sustainability Rating System for Higher Education
California State University, Chico is among 91 colleges and universities in North America that have been selected to participate in the pilot phase of a rating system for sustainability in higher education.
The program was developed by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). The self-assessment system, called STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System), officially begins this week.
CSU, Chico and other participating campuses will test the system over the course of 2008, and provide feedback to AASHE so that STARS can be widely released in the spring of 2009.
The complete news release is available online.
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News Release: CSU, Chico Hosts Organic Dairy Conference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb. 6, 2008
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260
Cindy Daley
College of Agriculture
530-898-6280
CSU, Chico Hosts Organic Dairy Conference
California State University, Chico, College of Agriculture announces plans to host the 2008 Organic Dairy Conference at the University’s Agriculture Teaching and Research Center on March 25-26, 2008. The two-day event will feature nationally recognized speakers on holistic herd health with an emphasis on milk quality and organic methods to maximize pasture productivity and minimize grain inputs. Speakers include Dr. Paul Dettloff, holistic dairy practitioner, LaFarge, WI; Dr. Tina Johnson, certified veterinary acupuncturist, Newburg Veterinary Hospital, Newburg, OR; Gary Zimmer, agronomist and president and founder of Mid-Western Bio-Ag Services; and Jerry Brunetti, animal nutritionist and founder of Agri-Dynamics, Inc.
“In addition to nationally recognized speakers, we plan to host a producer panel with some of the best dairy grazers in the Western United States,” said Dr. Cindy Daley, professor of Animal Science at CSU, Chico, who also serves as the conference coordinator for the 2008 event. “There are a number of very successful dairy producers using improved pastures as a major component of their ration, who maintain respectable/profitable milk production yields. These are the dairymen we plan to feature at this year’s conference as we discuss successful sustainable methods to lowering grain inputs.”
The 2008 Conference will also feature an Organic Trade Show featuring organically certified product lines, OMRI-approved soil amendments, organic seed and fertilizers, certification agents, and pasture equipment dealers.
The complete news release is available online.
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Defensive Driver Training
The CSU Vehicle Use Policy requires that State employees (including student employees) complete Defensive Driver Training every four years in order to drive a State, rental, or privately-owned vehicle on State business. In an effort to meet the needs of the Campus, the Vehicle Reservations Office is offering Defensive Driver Training each week. In addition, we will be offering several sessions of Defensive Driver Training during the week of Feb. 12.
Employees can confirm the date of their last training by inquiring at vehicles@csuchico.edu . Reponses will typically be by return e-mail on the next business day.
Please have your California Driver License number and expiration date, and CSU, Chico employee/student ID number available at the time of the class.
To view the availability of sessions and to register, log into the Web Based Training (WBT) system, click on the Course Catalog menu. The workshops are posted under the EH&S tab. If you need assistance logging into the WBT system, please contact EH&S at ehstrainer@csuchico.edu.
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Sand Mandala in BMU Atrium
Losang Samten continues his work on the Wheel of Time sand mandala in the BMU. If you haven’t had a chance to stop by, he is here Tuesday through Sunday. His hours are from 10am to 4:30pm Tuesday through Friday. Feel free to bring family and friends on the weekends; he begins working at 11am on Saturday and 12pm on Sunday. It is truly amazing. For more information, call Allison at X5489.
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Book Club Being Formed on The Reluctant Mr. Darwin
In preparation for David Quammen’s presentation in Laxson Auditorium on March 11, a book club is being formed to facilitate informative and thought-provoking discussions of Quammen’s recent book The Reluctant Mr. Darwin. For four Thursday evenings, (Feb. 14, 21, 28, and March 6), different faculty members from CSU, Chico will lead a focused discussion of the book, each from a different perspective.
These discussions will begin at 7pm and will be held at Barnes and Noble, 2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Pkwy, Chico. For more information e-mail Rachel Teasdale.
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Enloe Medical Center and Chico Performances Present Robert & Rebecca Bluestone's Woven Harmony
Woven Harmony, a multimedia presentation by Robert & Rebecca Bluestone, Sat., March 1 at 7:30pm in Laxson Auditorium.
In this multimedia performance, Robert & Rebecca share their thoughts on the interplay of music and art, and the creative process. The evening features Robert’s classical guitar music and showcases of Rebecca’s hand-woven tapestries. What emerges from this collaboration is an inspired vision which embraces the artistic process.
Tickets $14-$18, available at the University Box Office 898-6333.
During their time in Chico, the Bluestone’s will host the following activities that are FREE and open to the general public:
- Gallery Talk & Slide Show with Rebecca Bluestone, Wed., Feb. 27 at 6pm in Laxson Auditorium.
- Multi-Media Presentation: “State of Grace: The Use of Art to Overcome Adversity Through Creativity” with Robert & Rebecca Bluestone, Friday, Feb. 29, 12 noon at Enloe Conference Center, 1531 The Esplanade, Chico.
Woven Harmony and all residency activities have been sponsored by Enloe Medical Center.
Detailed information on Woven Harmony, the Bluestones and their performance and residency activities are available online.
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French Conversation Hour Resumes
French Conversation Hour has resumed. It is held every Wednesday during the semester beginning at 5:30pm in the BMU Common Grounds.
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Free Tutoring Appointments Now Available
Free tutoring appointments are now available in the Student Learning Center (MLIB 458) for enrolled CSU, Chico students. Tutoring is available for many undergraduate subjects including accounting, biology, chemistry, math, and a variety of languages. Students sign-up for appointments at least one day in advance and most appointments are ongoing throughout the semester. The Student Learning Center window is open for appointment scheduling Monday through Thursday 9am to 4:30pm and Friday 9am to 2:30pm. The window is closed for lunch between 12:30pm and 1:30pm weekdays.
All tutors are successful students who have been recommended by faculty, are committed to helping others, and are trained in effective learning strategies. The goal of tutoring is to help students learn more effective and efficient ways to study while working on specific course content. Information about tutoring, as well as supplemental instruction and study skills assistance, is available in MLIB 458 or by calling 898-6839.
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Missing Red Hand Truck
Missing Red Hand Truck - can you please check to see if you have a red hand truck in your department that does not belong to you? We have been missing ours for a few months now and we would like to have it back. If you do have one that doesn’t belong to you please contact the Testing Office at 898-6218 and ask for Dana. Thank you.
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Diversity Summit in Napa Feb. 10 & 11
Students are invited to attend Diversity Summit 2008 at Embassy Suites in Napa on Feb. 10 & 11. Sign up now, as space is limited. Diversity Summit 2008 is based upon the ten principles of the Cross Cultural Leadership Center: Family, Community, Change, History, Legacy, Growth, Culture, Future, Purpose, and Leadership. Applications are available at the Cross Cultural Leadership Center (next door to Creekside Cafe) or the Student Activities office, BMU 213.
For more information call (530) 898-4101, email ejflores@csuchico.edu.
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Rose Garden Cuttings
Annual Rose Garden cuttings will begin Thurs., Feb. 7 and run through Friday, Feb. 15.
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Arboretum Tours Begin Feb. 26
Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park and CSU, Chico are offering tours of native and exotic trees and shrubs on Feb. 26, March 4, March 25 and April 1. The walks begin at the gazebo in front of Bidwell Mansion at 10am and continue to 11:30am.
For more information call 895-6144 or 898-6222.
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The 11th Annual International Guitar Festival this Friday
This Friday, Feb. 8 at 7:30pm Chico Performances and KCHO/KFPR will present the 11th annual International Guitar Festival. Take a journey from the pulsating city of Rio de Janeiro to the jungles of the Amazon and back again, as Odair and Sergio Assad perform their personal style of Brazilian guitar. The Assad Brothers are the world’s pre-eminent guitar duo, performing wide-ranging music from classical Bach to fiery Django Reinhardt. The Brazilian Guitar Festival also includes acoustic jazz guitar master Romero Lubambo; guitar, percussion/vocalist Celso Machado; and their own remarkable sister, guitar/vocalist Badi Assad.
This concert is a benefit for Northstate Public Radio KCHO and KFPR.
Tickets are $25 Premium, $20 Adult, $18 Senior, and $16 Student/Child, information on tickets and the performance is available online or by calling (530) 898-6333.
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History Professor Ken Rose at Barnes and Noble, Feb. 16
CSU, Chico History Professor Ken Rose talks, takes questions, and signs his newest book at Barnes and Noble in Chico on Feb. 16 at 3pm.
In Myth and the Greatest Generation: A Social History of Americans in World War II, Kenneth Rose has written a book that questions some of the main assumptions of Tom Brokaw’s book The Greatest Generation. Brokaw’s book is based on individual stories of men and women who came of age during the Great Depression and lived through World War II. What Rose brings is a historian’s research method to the subject, and with economic, demographic, and historical data, he suggests that individual testimonies, no matter how powerful, don’t tell the whole story.
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National Print Competition Exhibition Awards Announcement and Reception, Feb. 7
The 7th National Janet Turner Print Competition Exhibition awards will be announced during the exhibition reception at the Chico Museum, 2nd and Salem. The reception is from 5pm -7pm with awards announced at 6:30pm by juror Karin Breuer, Curator in Charge, Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. The juror will also give a short presentation and her written statement is posted in all three locations.
Four prize winners are purchase awards to enhance the CSU, Chico Janet Turner Print Collection on this campus.
The exhibition is in three sites, all of which will be open to the public at no charge during the reception times.
The sites are: The Turner on the Laxson mezzanine, The University Art Gallery in Taylor Hall and the Chico Museum.
For more information call the Museum office at 530-898-4476.
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Australia's Musical Sensation, The Ten Tenors, Feb. 7
Australia’s most debonair (and good looking) musical export, The Ten Tenors, deliver a dynamic mix of vocal power—ranging from high-tone opera, to jazz, to modern and classic pop. With an unmistakable charm and camaraderie, they showcase their vocal prowess in opera, pop, rock, and more. Tackling everything from arias to ABBA, their unique style is an unparalleled fusion of artistry, musicianship, and comedy. Think “El Divo” times two and a half.
Don’t miss this night full of your favorite hits performed by ten talented musicians Thurs., Feb. 7 at 7:30pm in Laxson Auditorium.
Tickets are: $25 Premium, $20 Adult/Senior, $16 Student/Child
For more information please visit the web site or call (530) 898-6333.
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