News
Information
Events
Human Resources
Workshops
Evening for Two-Opportunity Drawing
Staff Council would like to extend sincere thanks to all who supported this fundraiser. A complete listing of drawing recipients is available on the Staff Council Web site. Proceeds from the fundraiser will be used to support the Spring Awards Luncheon and our Academic Awards Program for staff.
Back to Top
Wildcat Speech and Debate on the Road for National Competitions
Members of the Chico Speech and Debate team are finishing off their season with impressive results and lots of travel. William “Jake” Plaskett qualified for the prestigious American Forensics Association (AFA) National Individual Events Tournament to be held in April in Austin TX. In his first semester of competition, Jake qualified with an impressive First place finish in Impromptu speaking and a Third place in Extemporaneous.
The debate teams of Dhillon Casey & Russell Frink and Michelle LaPrade, Zach Eskridge & Christianna Reinstein placed as quarterfinalists at the West Coast Novice/JV Nationals held in Sacramento this past weekend. Christianna and Russell also took individual speaker awards, placing 10th and 7th in their division.
The public speaking team is traveling to Pensacola, FL this weekend for the Individual Events Novice Nationals, while the debate team goes to Wichita, KS next week to compete against over 195 teams at the Cross Examination Debate Association Nationals. In addition, Michelle LaPrade, Samantha Rodriquez, Michael Hoopingarner and Amro Jayousi will compete against 40 teams at the Madison Cup Competition held at James Madison University in Virginia. Speech and Debate is an IRA sponsored activity.
For more information about the team or competitions, please email sepeterson@csuchico.edu.
Back to Top
Pre-Doctoral Applications Due
The deadline is near for the 2008/2009 California Pre-Doctoral Program. The Pre-Doctoral Program is designed to increase the pool of potential faculty by supporting the doctoral aspirations of California State University students who have experienced economic and educational disadvantages.
Applicants to the Program must be upper-division or master’s degree students who are enrolled at a CSU institution as of spring 2008 and who will also be enrolled at a CSU campus for at least one semester of the academic year 2008-2009. Applicants will be selected on the basis of three criteria: potential for success in completing a doctoral program, probable effectiveness of the student/faculty plan, and level of economic and educational advantage. All applicants must be either U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Each applicant must have a faculty sponsor who will be available for the duration of the plan specified in the application.
Additional information and an electronic application are available online. Hard-copy applications and brochures are available at Tehama 209. The CSU, Chico local deadline for submission of applications is Monday, March 17, 2008 at 4pm. Please submit original application plus 3 copies to the School of Graduate, International & Interdisciplinary Studies in Tehama 209 on or before the deadline date.
Back to Top
Conversations on Diversity, Perceptions of Powerful Women, March 12
Facilitated by Dr. Lori Beth Way, Professor of Political Science
While women are increasingly visible and vocal participants in medicine, business, politics, and other prestigious fields, most of the powerful positions in the U.S. are still held by men. Why is that? This conversation will focus on the dynamics of women and power. How do women gain power? How are women with power perceived? What kind of issues do powerful women encounter? In what ways do women hold personal, professional, and institutional power? A panel consisting of women from campus and the community will begin our conversation.
Please join us for our Women’s History Month COD in exploring the role of women in our society today. We will be meeting in BMU 210 from 12-1.
Beverages and snacks are provided. Contact Tray Robinson (898-4764) for more information.
Back to Top
CELT Conference: Call for Proposals
CSU, Chico’s Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching is pleased to announce the Fourteenth Annual Conference on Learning and Teaching for faculty, staff, students, and administration. The 2008 CELT Conference will be held October 8-10, 2008.
Each spring CELT puts out a call for proposals from CSU, Chico faculty, staff, students, and administrators for the following fall CELT Conference. Proposals from K-12, community colleges, and other institutions of higher education are also invited. Conference proposals are due to the Provost’s Office April 4, 2008.
Please visit the web site for more information about the fall 2008 conference and link to the proposal application form and rubric.
Back to Top
Staff and Faculty Art Exhibition - Call for Entries
Now is the time to submit your art notification form for the upcoming Staff and Faculty Art Exhibition. Up to three separate works may be submitted, and work in all media is eligible. Fliers containing detailed information regarding the exhibition has been distributed on campus. Questions may be directed to the Staff Council office, ext. 6156.
Information regarding the art exhibit may also be viewed on our Web site. The annual Art Exhibit will be on display April 7 through May 23, 2008 in Kendall Hall, first floor. We welcome the opportunity to showcase the talents of our active or retired staff and faculty.
The deadline for art notification forms is Friday, March 28.
Back to Top
University Film Series: HAXAN (1922, Sweden), hosted by Jason Nice, History, April 8
UNIVERSITY FILM SERIES
Tuesdays at 7:30pm in the Little Theatre (Ayres 106)
$3 donation appreciated
898-4642
April 8
Haxan (1922, Sweden) 104 min. Directed, written by, and starring Benjamin Christensen. Introduced by Jason Nice, History and Humanities Center Board.
Grave robbing, torture, possessed nuns, and a satanic Sabbath: this legendary film uses a series of dramatic vignettes to explore the scientific hypothesis that the witches of the Middle Ages suffered the same hysteria as turn-of-the-century psychiatric patients. But the film itself is far from serious—instead it’s a witches’ brew of the scary, gross, and darkly humorous.
Back to Top
COB Ethics Film Series, March 13
The COB ethics film series continues with the film Crash with Matt Dillon Thursday, March 13 at 4pm in AYRS106.
Free and open to the public. Bring a friend along.
Sponsored by the COB Ethics Initiative.
Back to Top
Author Dr. James O'Toole to Speak March 20
Dr. James O’Toole, author of The New American Workplace: How American Workers Can Successfully Compete in World Markets, will be in Chico next Thursday, March 20 from 3pm - 7pm at the Sierra Nevada Brewery.
Cost for general registration is $10, students are free. Reception and networking opportunity available immediately following speakers. Learn about the changing aspects of the American workplace as well as local initiatives and projects.
For more information contact CSU, Chico’s Center for Economic Development at (530) 898-4598.
Back to Top
CELT Director Position Announcement
The Office of the Provost is currently accepting applications for the Director of CELT (Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching). Applications, including a letter of interest that outlines the applicant’s vision and ideas for the future of CELT, and a current CV, should be directed to William M. Loker, Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Zip 110.
More information about CELT, including a link to the detailed position announcement, is available online. Application deadline is 3/14/08.
Back to Top
"The Plastic Brain: What's in it for You?" Group
Gone are the days of the “hard wired” brain when it was believed we are powerless to recover from brain injuries and congenital disabilities; when we believed we are doomed to the advance of age related cognition and memory loss; or that our IQ is static. The last half of the Twentieth Century witnessed the struggle of thinkers against those beliefs and the expansion of research in the field of Brain Plasticity. The research supports understanding the brain as a dynamic, ever changing, complex web of task oriented cells ready to serve every need and desire.
Join your colleagues in a little fun and a chance to Change your Mind. To read a full description of the group, please visit the web site.
Date: Wednesdays, March 26, 2008 - April 16, 2008
Time: 12:05pm - 12:55pm
Location: Kendal 207
Facilitator: Suzanne Bills, LCSW
To register, visit the web site and enroll online. If you encounter any technical problems, please email Victor Marquez, EHS, at ehstrainer@csuchico.edu. If you would like any additional information about the group, please contact Rocio Leal, Office of Faculty and Staff Assistance & Work/Life Program, at eap@csuchico.edu or call 898-4645.
Back to Top
Admissions
Registration