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News Release: Noted CSU, Chico Biologist Named to World Environmental Organization
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 5, 2008
CONTACT: Joe Wills
Tel: 530-898-4143
Noted CSU, Chico Biologist Named to World Environmental Organization
California State University, Chico Professor Jeff Price, who shared in the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize as a lead author of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), has been appointed as Senior Fellow for Climate Change and Biodiversity at the United Nations Environment Program - World Conservation Monitoring Center (UNEP-WCMC).
Price will work at the Cambridge, England-based center for portions of 2008 and will retain his faculty position at CSU, Chico in the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences.
Price will assist the center with research concerning climate change and biodiversity, including reducing emissions from avoided deforestation and land degradation, vulnerability of protected areas, and adaptation strategies for protected areas and biodiversity.
The complete news release is available online.
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News Release: Minimizing Health Risks Through Nutrition Is Topic of Author's Talk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 5, 2008
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260
Cindy Wolff, director
Center for Nutrition and Activity Promotion
530-898-5288
Minimizing Health Risks Through Nutrition Is Topic of Author’s Talk
The Center for Nutrition and Activity Promotion (CNAP), California State University, Chico, is one of several groups bringing T. Collin Campbell, author of “The China Study,” to Chico. Campbell will speak on “Minimizing Risk for Obesity, Heart Disease and Diabetes” this Friday, March 7, at 4 p.m. at the Enloe Conference Center, 1528 Esplanade.
Campbell will be discussing his research showing that a change of diet can dramatically reduce the risk of these “diseases of affluence” and that those who already battle these diseases can reduce or reverse their effects through diet.
“For more than 40 years, Campbell, who teaches at Cornell University, has been at the forefront of nutrition research,” said Cindy Wolff, director of CNAP. “His legacy, “The China Study,” is the most comprehensive study of health and nutrition ever conducted.” The study was the culmination of a 20-year partnership of Cornell University, Oxford University and the Chinese Academy of Preventive Medicine.
The complete news release is available online.
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KCSCradio.com Seeks Web Intern
Student owned and operated Internet radio station, KCSCradio.com, seeks a Web intern for the spring semester. The station staff needs help maintaining and programming the Web site. Knowledge in PHP, MySQL, HTML and CSS are a must. KCSCradio.com broadcasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The station was nominated for a College Music Journal award in the fall and featured on XM Radio in late February. For more information e-mail station general manager, Karla Hernandez at gm@kcscradio.com.
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Holt Hall Weekend Work
Non-Friable Asbestos Materials will be removed at all First Floor Entry Doors of Holt Hall, on March 15, 2008 between 7am and 12pm.
Fans will remain on during the duration of the removal and the University’s Asbestos Abatement Consultant, Entek, Inc. will provide oversight.
For questions or concerns please contact Mike Bates, Facilities Management and Services at 898-6222.
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Chico Bach Festival Takes Place Next Monday and Tuesday
The Sixth Annual Chico Bach Festival will present “The Legacy of J. S. Bach” at 7:30pm on March 10 in the Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall and at 7:30pm on March 11 in Harlen Adams Theatre.
The Monday, March 10 concert will feature two Bach works for solo voices accompanied by strings and harpsichord. Soprano Daun Hayes and alto Ruth Greenfield will perform Bach’s motet “Tilge, Höchster, meine Sünden”, based on Pergolesi’s “Stabat Mater”. Soprano Dara Scholz and baritone Lawrence Weller will perform Bach’s famous secular cantata “Schweigt stille, plaudert nicht.” This piece, known as the “Coffee Cantata,” features a humorous father-daughter satire about caffeine addiction.
There will be a free student recital on Tues., March 11 at 3pm in the Recital Hall (PAC 134) featuring works of Bach, Handel and Mendelssohn for harpsichord, piano, violin and guitar.
On Tuesday evening the CSU, Chico A cappella Choir and Chamber Singers will present Bach’s motet, “Lobet den Herrn” and his famous chorale cantata, “Christ lag in Todesbanden”, as well as Mendelssohn’s chorale cantata, “Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten”, and his beautiful motet “Grant Us Thy Peace.”
Tickets for the evening concerts are available at the University Box Office.
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TONIGHT - Kruschke Piano Competition
Wed., March 5 at 7:30pm
Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall
Talented young pianists vie for the prestigious Earl R. and Marilyn Ann Kruschke Prize. The competition, one of the most important keyboard events in the North State, features outstanding students as they demonstrate extraordinary talent and musicianship. The winner of a $2,000 prize is announced at the end of the evening. For more information, call the Music Department at x5152.
Admission: Free and Open to the Public
More information available online.
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Keeping Dance Alive! 2008 Features Twyla Tharp Piece and Norton Buffalo Original Score
Friends of Chico Community Ballet and Chico Performances present the 17th annual Keeping Dance Alive! These performances start this week on Friday at 7:30pm and continue on Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm.
First, Keeping Dance Alive! will present a piece from world renowned choreographer Twyla Tharp entitled “Torelli.” This is only the second time that “Torelli” has been performed in California since Tharp’s company released rights to her works.
Second, nationally acclaimed harmonica player Norton Buffalo has produced a brand new musical score for a piece called “Changing Room.” Buffalo, a Paradise resident, has played with such legendary musicians as Bonnie Raitt, Johnny Cash, and the Steve Miller Band.
This annual repertory dance concert features a collaboration of local and guest artists presenting a range of dance styles from the humorous to the provocative, from the multicultural to the classical.
Keeping Dance Alive! will be performed this Friday, March 7, Saturday, March 8 and Sunday, March 9 in Laxson Auditorium at CSU, Chico.
Tickets are $16 adult, $14 senior, $12 student/child, and are available at the University Box Office - 898-6333, corner of 2nd St. and Normal. Tickets go up $2 at the door. For more information go to the web site.
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2008 Spirit of a Woman Conference, March 13
There is still time to sign up for the 2008 Spirit of a Woman Conference.
Registration deadline is Monday, March 10, 5pm.
The Cross Cultural Leadership Center (CCLC) invites you to attend the 2008 Spirit of a Woman Conference on Thurs., March 13, 2008, from 8am - 5pm in the BMU.
This year’s featured speaker is Francine Ward, J.D.—Lawyer - Entrepreneur - Author - Professional Speaker - Philanthropist - Marathon Runner - former Drug Addict, Alcoholic, Prostitute. Her honest and inspiring messages are those of self-esteem, courage, confidence, achievement, success, fulfillment, & joy. Ms. Ward will facilitate the morning session, “Living Life on Purpose.” Learn more about Francine Ward, her books, and her incredible life story on her web site.
Afternoon breakout sessions will be presented by remarkable campus and community women, and a general session, “There’s More to Your Life Than Earning Money,” (presented by Kathy Carpenter, CFP® and Diane Knight, CFP® of RedRock Financial) will follow.
Your $100 conference registration includes: continental breakfast, lunch downtown, a copy of Francine Ward’s “Esteemable Acts: 10 Actions to Building Real Self-Esteem,” and an opportunity for the author to sign your book.
For more information, contact Marci Caldwell at x3401.
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Celtic Fiddle Festival, March 13
Join three amazing Celtic fiddlers for a night filled with rich and exotic Celtic sounds in the “Celtic Fiddle Festival,” Thursday, March 13, at 7:30 p.m. in Laxson Auditorium, courtesy of Chico Performances.
Three of the world’s finest Celtic fiddlers join forces in this tribute to Celtic Fiddling. Kevin Burke (from Ireland), Christian Lemaitre (from Brittany), and André Brunet (French-Canadian) are each masters of their respective styles. Ged Foley is the accompanying guitar member of the Celtic Fiddle Festival lineup. Ged is well known in Celtic circles for his work with Battlefield Band, his leadership of the House Band, and his recent membership in Patrick Street. When they come together, a spirit of spontaneous fun emerges, and the jigs, reels, and fiddle tunes heat up. Trading stories as well, these performers create an evening of winning hilarity and unforgettable musical thrills.
Tickets are $25 Premium, $20 Adult, $18 Senior, $16 Student/Child. More information on how to purchase tickets is available on the Web or by calling (530) 898-6333.
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Grammy-Winning Congolese Afro-pop with Angelique Kidjo, March 15
Recent Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo and her band have spread her rhythmic, Afro-funk fusion to the four corners of the globe and crossed musical boundaries by blending tribal and pop rhythms of West Africa with funk, salsa, and jazz. Kidjo has collaborated with Carlos Santana, Dave Matthews, and Gilberto Gil, and her fun-loving personality, on-stage charisma, and totally unique voice has rocketed her to the top of the world music scene. Peter Gabriel says Kidjo’s “Spirit is irrepressible, and she brings life to everything she touches.”
Angelique Kidjo and her band will be performing at Laxson Auditorium on Saturday, March 15 at 7:30pm, courtesy of Chico Performances.
Tickets are $23 Premium, $18 Adult, $16 Senior, $14 Student/Child for more information visit the web site.
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CAVE 2nd Annual Hunger Banquet, March 6
March 6, 2008 @ Selvester’s Café starting at 6pm.
All proceeds benefit CAVE’s Alternative Spring Break (ASB) program, Washington D.C. trip. Donations of $10. Purchase tickets at the CAVE office in BMU 309.
Bring your family, friends, co-workers, or students. It will be an eye opening experience.
A Hunger Banquet is a powerful experience in which guests are filled with a greater understanding of global hunger. The purpose of a Hunger Banquet is to raise awareness of world hunger through activities, stories, and a unique dining experience. Each participant has the opportunity to experience life through the eyes of marginalized people in the America, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Participates will leave with a greater sense of the inequality of food distribution around the world.
Five students from the CAVE ASB program will travel to Washington D.C. to volunteer at homeless shelters and feed programs during spring break. The purpose of this trip is not only to help others, but also to create awareness within ourselves as volunteers, so we may bring our experiences and excitement back to our community and continue making a difference long after the trip has ended.
Visit our web site for more information.
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CORRECTION: Dealing with the Difficult Student or the Student in Distress, March 6
Presenter: Deborah Genito and Stephanie Chervinko, Psychological Counseling & Wellness & Wellness Center
Anyone working in an office where contact with students is a regular part of the job will occasionally be faced with different types of students who are either reacting to significant stress or with those who have adopted a communication style that is very difficult and upsetting. This workshop will look at strategies for both dealing with the student and also for dealing with your own reactions to these students. While there is often no easy answer to these situations, the shared experience of the group is very helpful. Participants will have an opportunity to share (if they wish) difficult experiences and what strategies they have tried.
Date: March 6, 2008
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Location: MLIB Studio A
Instructors: Deborah Genito and Stephanie Chervinko
For more information go to the web site.
To Register go to the web site and click Organizational Training & Professional Development Certification Program.
Special note: Foundation employees should contact the Office of Faculty & Staff Assistance (x4645) if they cannot register via the WBT site.
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