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News Release: CSU, Chico Students Use Technology To Assist Harlem School
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 30, 2008
CONTACT: Joe Wills
Tel: 530-898-4143
John Roussell,
Communication Design
530-898-6892
CSU, Chico Students Use Technology To Assist Harlem School
Students in the Instructional Design and Technology Program at California State University, Chico have been involved in a semester-long online mentoring project with 8th grade students from Storefront School in Harlem, N.Y.
The project, titled “Seeds of Support,” involves Web-based synchronous and asynchronous meetings to provide students from lower socioeconomic areas an opportunity for meaningful learning interactions with college students.
There will be a live online demonstration involving the CSU, Chico student mentors and the Storefront School students in Harlem at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, May 1, in Tehama Hall room 224. Communication design professor John Roussell and graduate researcher Jennifer Nowotny will be available to answer questions following the 30-minute demonstration.
The complete news release is available online.
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Missing Wheelchair
Please help - Disability Support Services is missing our wheelchair. It is a standard wheelchair, dark green in color with chrome legs and folds up. It is an ‘oldie’ but a goodie and we definitely use this wheelchair a lot. If you have seen our wheelchair please contact Debbie or Mindy at DSS, extension 5959.
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Summer Cat Programs
Summer Cat programs are run through the Recreational Sports Department here at CSU, Chico. We offer a variety of Specialty Camps as well as our Adventure Day Camp that runs for nine weeks of the summer. On May 6, there will be a pre-registration night from 5pm - 7pm in Acker 129. Everyone registering at this event will receive a $5 discount per program. If you have any questions or would like a brochure please feel free to contact the Recreational Sports Department at 898-5170 or come by our office in Acker 126 Monday-Friday between 12(noon) and 5pm.
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Cross Cultural Leadership Center Para-Professional Positions Available
Attention Students:
Be a part of the continuous growth of the CCLC and building an inclusive community on our campus. This is a unique experience in premier leadership.
We are looking for a diverse group of talented and experienced individuals in several areas including:
Graphic Design
Curriculum Development
Program Development
Public Relations
Event Planning
Web Development
AND MORE …
Positions are 10-15 hours per week. Applications and complete job descriptions are also available in BMU 213. Deadline is Friday, May 9, 2008 by 5pm.
Call CC Carter with questions at x5396.
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Sea Kayaking Course, Forebay Aquatic Center, May 3
Saturday, May 3 from 2pm - 5pm the Forebay Aquatic Center, program of the Associated Students, will be offering a course in Sea Kayaking. Come and learn in our fleet of Necky excursion sea kayaks and day touring kayaks. Rutter systems, wet exits, boat care, paddling technique and water safety are just a few things the course will teach. Taking this course will put you on your way to exploring water beyond the Forebay. Once you have passed the course you can rent our sea kayaks to take on your own excursions.
The opportunities in the area are endless. CSU, Chico staff members only pay $24 for this course. To register call (530) 624-6919. Visit our web site for courses and information. Hope to see you on the water.
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This Way to Sustainability IV ~ Butte College and CSU, Chico
Hosted by CSU, Chico and Butte College at Butte College main campus June 4-6, 2008.
There is still space available so don’t miss out.
Registration is now open for Part I - The Built Environment - Sustainable Buildings, On Time and On Budget.
For complete information and registration instructions please visit their web site.
Conference presentation proposals are now being accepted for:
This Way to Sustainability IV Conference
CSU, Chico
November 6-9, 2008
Deadline for submissions: June 2, 2008.
Please visit our web site.
This year will be just as exciting as the last three so don’t miss out.
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CLIC Open House, May 1
Please join us for an open house at CLIC, the Community Legal Information Center, at 25 Main Street, Suite 102 on Thurs., May 1 from 4pm - 7pm. Meet our student interns, program directors and administrative directors and learn about our programs.
For additional information contact Teddy DeLorenzo at x 6478.
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Wednesday's Events for IEW
“International Education Fair”
Wed., April 30
10am - 2pm, Free Speech Area
Come talk to Study Abroad and other clubs/programs about any of your questions.
“Sikh Experience in the U.S.: More Than What You Think”
Wed., April 30
12pm - 1pm, BMU 210
Presented by Conversations on Diversity
“UNITE- Taste Test Your Travels and Dreams Dinner”
Wed., April 30
7pm - 9pm, Trinity Hall on Campus
Presented by UNITE
Interested in travel, studying abroad, other cultures, internationalization, or just like eating good food? Then come join us on Wed., April 30.
We will be serving a variety of international dishes and you will get the chance to mingle with some like-minded people. We welcome anyone who has studied abroad, is interested in studying abroad, international students studying here, and anyone else in the community who is interested in travel and all things international.
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CAVE Volunteer Appreciation Day, April 30
Community Action Volunteers in Education (CAVE) is celebrating Volunteer Appreciation Week by honoring 2,000+ student volunteers who provide more than 60,000 hours of community service through CAVE. We will be displaying our thanks at a tent in the Glenn/Siskiyou area on Wed., April 30 from 11am - 3pm. CAVE staff will serve cake and Dreyer’s Dibs ice cream to show their immense thanks to volunteers that work each and every day to make a difference in the Chico community and beyond.
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Why Preserve Species? Some Philosophical Problems (and Answers), May 8
Thurs., May 8, 7:30 pm, AYRS 120
Most environmentalists believe that there is value in preserving species and ecosystems beyond their purely instrumental worth as resources for humans. In his talk, Robert C. Jones will present an overview of the philosophical rationales that environmentalists have relied upon for such views, and evaluate them to see which one(s) (if any) provide a sound justification for these common environmentalist intuitions.
Robert C. Jones received his PhD in philosophy from Stanford University in 2005. In the fall, Robert joins the faculty at California State University, Chico, as Assistant Professor of Philosophy and director of CAPE.
For more information, please contact Marcel Daguerre, Director, Center for Applied and Professional Ethics, 898-4840.
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Join Grammy-Nominated Tiempo Libre for a Night of Spicy Latin Jazz in Laxson
Tiempo Libre’s hot latin jazz and joyous energy bring a spicy evening to Laxson on Thurs., May 1 at 7:30pm. This evening of Latin music is presented by Chico Performances.
Grammy-nominated Tiempo Libre is one the hottest young Latin bands today. Equally at home in concert halls, jazz clubs, and dance venues, the Miami-based band has become known for their joyful performances of timba - an irresistible, dance-inducing mix of high-voltage Latin jazz and the seductive rhythms of son. These seven extraordinary musicians have come together to create the first authentic all-Cuban timba band in the United States. And the result is a nonstop performance of high energy, pulse pounding Latin dance music.
Tickets are $23 Premium, $18 Adult, $16 Senior, $14 Student/Child. More information on this performance, including how to purchase tickets, is available at the web site, or by calling (530) 898-6333.
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Minus the Bear THIS Friday
AS Presents is proud to present Minus the Bear with Portugal. The Man and The Big Sleep in the BMU Auditorium on Friday, May 2. Doors open at 7pm. The performance will begin at 8pm.
This five piece Seattle based band has been recording and playing music for over seven years. With five albums to their name, including their latest work entitled Planet of Ice, Minus the Bear has been in high demand in the music scene. Their sound is as indescribable as their song titles, with elements of synthesized instrumentation and catchy melodies mixed together to result in one unique sound. Playing along with Minus the Bear is up-and-coming favorites Portugal. The Man and The Big Sleep, are sure to add on to the diverse ambience within the lineup.
Tickets are available at the University Box Office on 2nd and Normal. Students with a CSU, Chico ID are $12, General Admission is $15. General admission patrons without CSU, Chico ID must be 18 and over. Ticket prices will increase $3 at the door.
For more information on all AS Presents events visit the web site or call 898-6005.
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A Little Feng Shui Goes a Long Way, May 1
Have you ever been curious about Feng Shui? Come learn more about the art of Feng Shui at the forum “A Little Feng Shui Goes a Long Way” presented by Maria Elena Anguiano. The forum will take place Thurs., May 1 at 5pm to 6pm in Ayres 106.
This event is sponsored by the Campus Wellness Center. If you have any questions, please contact us at 898-4697 or check out our web site.
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Anthropology Forum, May 1
Anthropology graduate student Melanie Beasley will be presenting this week’s Anthropology Forum entitled, “Isotopes, Human Remains & Staying Sane: Surviving Grad School in the Anthropology Department.” The forum will take place this Thurs., May 1 in Ayres Hall room 120 at 4pm. The campus and community are welcome to attend.
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Fee Waiver Application Deadline, May 2
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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62nd Annual California Geographical Society (CGS) Conference, May 2-4
The Department of Geography and Planning is hosting the 62nd annual California Geographical Society (CGS) conference on May 2-4. Over 300 people have signed up for workshops, field trips, poster and map displays, and paper presentations. The theme of this year’s conference is “Conservation and Planning for Sustainability.” This is a great event for faculty, staff and students to learn more about how “people make the Earth their home.”
Many of the field trips still have room. Field trips include a tour of vineyards of Butte County; a look at the agricultural landscapes of the region; a visit to innovative planning projects of Chico; walking tours of historic Chico and of Chico’s downtown’s public art; an Eco-Chico bike tour, an exploration of the geography of Bidwell Park; and many others.
Please see the CGS web site at or contact Jacque Chase at 898-5587 for more information.
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