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Campus Planning Committee Meeting
CSU, Chico’s Campus Planning Committee is hosting a community update on capital projects, Tues., March 25 from 3pm - 5pm in Kendall Hall, Room 207. The purpose of the meeting is to present an update on the University’s master plan; give the status of the five current projects: Student Services Center, Wildcat Activity Center, Student Housing Project (Sutter Hall), Northern California Natural History Museum, and Colusa Hall Remodel; and provide information on future projects. The public is welcome to attend and there will be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and provide comments. The Campus Planning Committee advises the University president on the development of facilities on campus, and includes faculty, staff, administrators, students, and community members.
For more information about the meeting, contact the University office of Facilities Planning at (530) 898-6235.
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Ellen Deering Fund Call for Proposals for 2008/2009
In the late 1970’s, Ellen Deering established an endowment as a memorial to the C.E. Deering family. Her intent was to support research projects about the history of Northeastern California and the history of CSU, Chico, particularly the development and organization of the University Archives. Mrs. Deering required that copies of all projects funded from the Endowment be deposited in Meriam Library Special Collections.
Proposals for the 2008/09 competition should be sent to Carolyn Dusenbury/Deering Endowment Project Director/Meriam Library/CSU, Chico/Chico, CA 95929-0295.
Applications must be received by or postmarked on May 2, 2008.
Proposals are reviewed by the Ellen Deering Committee. Successful applicants will be notified by June 15, 2008.
For Deering Endowment Fund information and guidelines, please contact Carolyn Dusenbury.
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IKON Representatives Available for Training, March 26
IKON representatives will be on campus Wed., March 26 to train departments on all the features of the IKON Convenience Copiers—copy, print, fax. There is one training slot left at 2pm. To schedule training for you or your department, please call University Printing Services at x5992. You may also go to University Printing Service’s web site for instructions to connect your computer to the copier for network printing.
The University is encouraged to use all features of the IKON Convenience Copiers—copy, print, fax—to increase the University’s sustainability and to reduce overall costs. Use of the IKON/Ricoh machines is supported by AS Recycling, The Institute for Sustainable Development, and University Printing Services. The many benefits associated with full utilization of the IKON Convenience Copiers are detailed online.
To schedule training with the IKON representative, please contact:
University Printing Services; PH x5992
Hours: M - F, 8am to 5pm
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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.
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.
Location and time varies by session. To view the availability of sessions, location, and to register, log into the Web Based Training (WBT) system and 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.
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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. Information regarding the upcoming Staff and Faculty Art 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.
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Organic and Grass-Fed Ground Beef Sales: College of Agriculture
The College of Agriculture is now providing organic, grass-fed and a grain-fed variety of ground beef to the campus community. The beef was raised locally at the CSU, Chico Agricultural Teaching and Research Center by CSU, Chico agriculture students. Orders can be made online and the beef will be delivered to your campus address or you can pick it up at the farm every Friday. Visit our Web page and get your ground beef today.
Contact Kari Dodd, Research Associate of the College of Agriculture, for more information: 530-898-5921 or buybeef@gmail.com.
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Graduate Equity Fellowship for Under-Served Groups
The goal of the Graduate Equity Fellowship Program (GEFP) is to prepare, motivate, encourage and support those graduate students who aspire to obtain a doctorate and pursue an academic career in teaching and research. Awards for an academic year total $5,500. The two-part program provides a stipend of $750/semester and a salary of $2,000/semester for research related activities under the direction of a faculty mentor.
To be eligible, applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:
You must be economically disadvantaged; come from an educationally disadvantaged background/experienced restricted access to quality educational opportunities; be admitted to the University and a master’s degree program; classified as a California resident; and there must be a probable need for faculty in your academic discipline - i.e., a projected shortfall in the supply of qualified faculty in your field of study.
Deadline Extended to April 16, 2008 for the fall 2008 semester
For information/application, access our web site or contact the School of Graduate, International, and Interdisciplinary Programs Office in Tehama 209, 898-6880.
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Lambda Sigma Gamma Cesar Chavez Awareness Event
Mu Chapter of Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority, Inc. will be hosting the Cesar Chavez Awareness Event on March 25-27 from 10am - 2pm in the Free Speech Area. We will also be selling our famous “Lambda Nachos” on Tuesday, March 25, from 10am - 2pm in the Free Speech Area. Come out, eat up and support.
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Department of Art and Art History hosts artist Michael Arcega
Public Lecture by Michael Arcega
Tues., March 25, 5.30 pm, Ayres Hall room 106
Reception for the artist:
Thurs., March 27, 5pm - 7pm, Ayres Hall B-So Space Gallery
Ongoing Sculpture Project:
Tues., March 25 - Thurs., March 27 Ayres Hall B-So Space Gallery
During Arcega’s visit to CSU, Chico he will create a temporary sculpture in Ayres Hall. Groups of students will work closely with him to create his sculpture project “Built for Life: Secret Deaths.”
Arcega is an interdisciplinary artist working primarily in sculpture and installations. His art, though visual, revolves largely around language. He is interested in using comedic formats and tactics to express darker global issues. He received his BFA in Interdisciplinary studies at San Francisco Art Institute and is currently working towards his MFA at Stanford University.
Arcega’s work has been seen in group/solo shows in San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, San Diego, Detroit, New York, Hawaii, Seattle, Lisbon, Portugal and Sweden. He is represented by Heather Marx Gallery in San Francisco. Michael lives and works in San Francisco.
Funded by the Committee on Art and Lectures, the College of HFA, and the Department of Art /Art History.
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Writer's Voice Reading, Poet Molly Tenenbaum, March 26
Writer’s Voice Reading
Wed., March 26, 7:30pm, Trinity 100
Poet Molly Tenenbaum
This reading is free and is open to the public.
For more information, contact Jeanne E. Clark, 898-6457.
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CSU, Chico Research Foundation Position Announcements
The CSU, Chico Research Foundation has the following position openings:
NEWS REPORTER PRODUCER
Northstate Public Radio
Closes: 04/10/08
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Passages
Closes: 04/07/08
STUDENT OFFICE ASSISTANT
Center for Nutrition and Activity Promotion
Application Review Began: 03/19/2008 - Open Until Filled
STUDENT CALLER
Chico State Calling Center
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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CSU, Chico Staff Vacancies - Week of March 24, 2008
Closing the Week of 3/24/08:
(08-0022) ASA I
SOCI
Closes: 3/24/08
(08-0021) ITC - CAREER LEVEL
(Web Development Technician) (On-Campus Only)
WEBD
Closes: 3/24/08
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(08-0024) FINANCIAL AID ANALYST (ASC I)
FASO
Closes: 4/7/08
(08-0023) ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN II
ACPY
Closes: 4/1/08
(08-0013) OSA-CAREER LEVEL (Server Administrator)
ESYS
Open until filled; application review: 3/24/08
(08-0011) HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER (Administrator I)
SHR
Open until filled; application review: 4/7/08
(08-0009) HEAD RESIDENT I (ARCC)
UHFS
Open until filled; application review: 3/24/08
(08-0002) CHIEF OF POLICE (Administrator III)
VPBF / UPD
Open until filled; application review: 1/7/08
(07-0151) DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS (Administrator III)
ADMS
Open until filled; Application review: 1/7/08
(07-0137) DIRECTOR, PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACT SERVICES (Administrator II)
PURC
Open until filled; Application review: As received
Job announcements are posted on the web site.
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Workshop This Week
March 26 (Wednesday)
Avoiding Procrastination 4pm - 5pm Carol Bear (presenter)
Location: MLIB 459
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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Upcoming Staff Development Workshop: "Balancing Your Choices in a Crazy Busy World," April 17
How to “do more with less,” live healthier, and be your best when you’re with loved ones. We’ll use science, experience, and fun to help you regain your mental and physical energy to live a healthier and more productive life. Learning to balance your lifestyle will equip you to:
Manage and use stress to “get things done”
Sleep like a log
Eat for energy
Develop long-term motivation for healthy living and make it more fun
Instructor
Andy Core www.andycore.com
Date: Thursday, April 17, 2008
Time: 9am-noon
Location: BMU 210
Refreshments will be served.
Registration Procedure:
Register on-line for this workshop by performing the following steps:
1) log in using your portal user name and password
2) click on the Course Catalog in the black menu bar across the top
3) click on the Live Course Calendar tab on the left and go to the appropriate month
3) click on the workshop title on the date you wish to attend
4) when the workshop data appears, click on the Enroll button directly under the workshop title
You are now enrolled.
If you have trouble registering, please e-mail Lori Fuentes at usdp@csuchico.edu
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