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SALE - Annual Paper Sale
Attention Departments and Individuals — University Printing Services is clearing out discontinued paper stock and passing the savings on to you. Select from high grade resume papers, custom paper stocks, resume envelopes and more in a variety of colors in bond, text and cover.
Limited to stock on hand. Hurry in to Siskiyou 118 for the best selection - when the clearance paper stock is gone, the sale is over!
Sale Price - $5.00 per package - bond & text paper (500 sheets) OR cover stock (250 sheets) OR one box of envelopes.
Contact Customer Service if you have questions:
University Printing Services
Siskiyou Hall, Rm 118, x5992
Hours: M - F, 8am to 5pm
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Defensive Driver Training Wednesday, April 9
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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Study Skills Workshops This Week
April 8 (Tuesday)
Memory and Concentration - 4pm - 5pm Monica Solorzano (presenter)
Location: MLIB 459
Students can learn techniques and strategies to enhance their memory, ways to avoid distractions when studying, ways to create interest for what they are learning, and more.
April 9 (Wednesday)
Reading Strategies - 4pm - 5pm Christine Connerly (presenter)
Location: MLIB 459
This workshop focuses on increasing speed and comprehension and using the SQ5R method to become a more efficient and effective reader.
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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University #10 Envelopes Are Now 100% Recycled, 100% Post Consumer Waste
University Printing Services is proud to announce that the University’s #10 regular envelopes (business size) will now be printed on envelopes made with 100% recycled, 100% post consumer waste paper. Additionally, the process to manufacture the envelopes used 100% certified renewable, carbon neutral energy.
By switching to envelopes that are 100% recycled, 100% post consumer waste made with 100% renewable energy we’ll save: a total of 37 trees that supply enough oxygen for 19 people annually; enough water to take 782 eight-minute showers; enough energy to power an average American household for 103 days; carbon sequestered by 39 tree seedling grown for 10 years; a total of 60 thirty-two gallon garbage cans of waste; greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to 184 hours of total continuous electricity used by a single-family home or 860 lbs of waste recycled instead of landfilled (based on average printing of 267,175 envelopes annually).
All new #10 envelope orders will be clearly identified with the recycled logo and the words, “Printed on 100% recycled, 100% Post Consumer Waste Paper.”
Please contact us if you have questions about our services at:
University Printing Services
Siskiyou Hall, Rm 118, x5992
Hours: M - F, 8am to 5pm
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Ellen Deering Endowment 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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Travel Services: Current Commercial Car Rental Contract
State employees are reminded of the current Commercial Car Rental contract negotiated by the Department of General Services (DGS). Only the car rental agencies under contract with the State are authorized for State travel. They are:
ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR (Primary)
Alamo Rent a Car (Back-up)
National Car Rental (Back-up)
In the event Enterprise does not have an appropriate vehicle, or does not represent a location, Alamo and National are permitted as back-up options. The ONLY authorized forms of payment for State car rentals are the American Express Government Card or the CRBTA (Car Rental Business Travel Account). See pages 30-31 of the online Travel Manual for details regarding use of the CRBTA.
These approved forms of payment, combined with the use of the State rental car contract, achieve the protections afforded in the Master Contract program (LDW/CDW/Liability included). The use of personal credit cards or cash is expressly prohibited and void the terms of the contract.
State employees must submit a Travel Request to Travel Services PRIOR to departure. Visit the Travel Services web site for all State travel forms.
Reservations must be made by the traveler or the college/department. Travel Services does not reserve vehicles.
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Fee Waiver Application SUMMER/FALL 2008
The Fee Waiver Application period for the SUMMER/FALL 2008 semester is from APRIL 7, 2008 THROUGH MAY 2, 2008.
You can find information on the Program, the requirements, eligibility guidelines, the application, and other required forms online. To ensure quick processing, please obtain all required signatures and complete ALL questions on the form before delivering to the Payroll and Benefits office. Incomplete forms will be returned to the employee and approval may be delayed.
If you are eligible for fee waiver and are not using the fee waiver benefit for yourself, you may be able to transfer it to an eligible spouse, domestic partner, or dependent child who is matriculating towards a degree or teaching credential at any of the CSU campuses at greatly reduced rates.
PLEASE NOTE: All Fee Waiver Applications for the SUMMER/FALL 2008 semester must be completed and returned to the Payroll & Benefits office, Kendall Hall Room 222 NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2008. The May 2 deadline cannot be extended.
After reviewing the web site, if you have questions, please e-mail feewaivers@csuchico.edu or call ext 6435.
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All Majors Career Fair, April 11
Please encourage students to attend the All Majors Career Fair on Friday, April 11 from 10am - 2pm in the BMU auditorium. Nearly 100 government and non-profit agencies, businesses and healthcare organizations will attend, seeking graduating seniors for career positions and undergrads for internships.
The list of employers is available online. More employers registering daily. For additional information, contact the Career Center at 530-898-5253.
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Western Women's Lacrosse League Playoffs and CSU, Chico Men's Lacrosse Senior Night
Just a quick note/reminder to please save the dates for April 19 and 20 as the CSU, Chico Women’s Lacrosse team hosts the WWLL playoffs all day both days. Specific scheduling information will be available shortly on the women’s web site, and will also be provided to Herman Ellis, Associate Vice President for Student Life.
Also, the CSU, Chico Men’s Lacrosse team will be hosting the University of Washington Huskies at 7pm, April 19 and will be celebrating “Senior Night,” as we honor six Seniors, and their mothers, as they prepare to play in their last regular season game.
This will be a great weekend of “fun in the sun” as more than a dozen teams will be in action from early Saturday morning until end of day Sunday, non-stop lacrosse, food, and fun for everyone so please come out and support both programs and see two very good teams represent CSU, Chico University in the fastest growing sport in the United States, and California.
Look forward to seeing you all there. Please call or write in the interim with any questions.
Paul D. Rocchio, Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach, 898-5602.
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Get Dirty at the Riparian Pest Plant Pull, April 18
To participate please bring your shovel, pruning tools, work gloves, and sturdy boots to the north side of Big Chico Creek on the south side of Holt Hall on Friday, April 18 from 10am to 2pm. All volunteers welcome.
Sponsored by the Facilities Management and Services Department, please direct questions to Gary Vercruse at x6222 or Jillian Buckholz at x4335. Project date will be changed if rain occurs. All volunteers must sign a Waiver of Liability form and volunteers under the age of 18 must have written consent from a parent or guardian.
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CSU, Chico Alumni Association's Chico Chapter Fifth Annual Spring Tri-Tip Barbecue, May 1
Join the Chico Chapter of the CSU, Chico Alumni Association at their Fifth Annual Spring Tri-Tip Barbecue. The barbecue will take place on Thurs., May 1, from 5pm to 7:30pm on Yolo Lawn, behind Shurmer Gym, located on the CSU, Chico campus.
Tickets are $8 per person, or $15 for two, and there will be a no-host bar. Sponsorship opportunities are available for a minimum of $100 each. The CSU, Chico Jazz Combo will perform, and participants will have the opportunity to meet fellow Chico-area alumni and friends. Free parking is available after 4pm in the parking structure on the corner of 2nd Street and Warner Street and in the University and Nettleton Stadium parking lots.
For tickets or more information, please call the CSU, Chico Office of Alumni and Parent Relations at 898-6472.
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Anthropology Forum, April 10
Anthropology Professor Emeritus Dr. Makoto Kowta will be presenting this week’s Anthropology Forum entitled, “Beyond Optimal Foraging Theory: Lessons from the Can Opener.” The forum will take place this Thursday, April 10 at 4pm in Ayres Hall room 120. The campus and community are welcome to attend.
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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: 5pm, 04/07/08
VOLUNTEER SPECIALIST
Passages
Closes: 04/18/08
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
Center For Economic Development
Closes: 04/14/08
STUDENT OFFICE ASSISTANT
Center for Nutrition and Activity Promotion
Application Review Begins: 03/19/2008
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 April 7, 2008
Closing the Week of 4/7/08:
(08-0024) FINANCIAL AID ANALYST (ASC I)
FASO
Closes: 4/7/08
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(08-0026) CUSTODIAN ELIGIBILITY LIST (3 Positions)
FMS
Closes: 4/21/08
(08-0025) WORKERS’ COMPENSATION-DISABILITY PROGRAMS ASSISTANT (ASA II)
WC-DPO/SHR
Closes: 4/15/08
(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 on the web site.
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Balancing Your Choices in a Crazy Busy World
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
Location:
Date: Thursday, April 17, 2008
Time: 9am-noon
Location: BMU 210
Refreshments will be served
Registration Procedure:
Register online 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 Ann Tripepi at atripepi@csuchico.edu.
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Breathe for Peace Workshop, Earth Day, April 22
Participate in one hour that could change your life and one hour that could change the world in a Breathe for Peace Workshop. The workshop will be held on Earth Day, Tues., April 22, from 1pm - 3pm in BMU 210.
Learn the ancient practice that has been proven to reduce stress and calm the restless mind. Will Breathe for Peace is a Zazen workshop hosted by author and lecturer M.L. Cerpok Sensei.
For more information, contact Jillian K. Buckholz, Sustainability Coordinator, 898-4335.
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