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News Release: Students Take First Place in CSU Student Research Competition; Microbial Biochemistry Project Uses Industrial Waste to Make Biodegradable Plastic
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 8, 2008
CONTACT: Joe Wills
Tel: 530-898-4143
Students Take First Place in CSU Student Research Competition; Microbial Biochemistry Project Uses Industrial Waste to Make Biodegradable Plastic
Two California State University, Chico biology students won first place in the 22nd annual California State University Student Research Competition, held at CSU, East Bay May 2 and 3.
CSU, Chico seniors Christopher Paul Morris and Kevin Roy Parsons topped 18 other entrants from other CSU campuses with research in microbial biochemistry that has great potential for creating new uses and sustainable practices for waste products.
Their research project, “Use of Brewery Waste for the Microbial Conversion of Carbohydrates to Lactic Acid,” showed promising results in using industrial or agricultural waste, such as yeast or rice hulls, as a medium for bacteria to produce lactic acid, which can be made into biodegradable plastic.
The complete news release is available onine.
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News Release: Honorary Doctorates to Be Awarded to Ken Grossman and Marilyn Warrens at CSU, Chico Commencement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 8, 2008
CONTACT: Joe Wills
Tel: 530-898-4143
Honorary Doctorates to Be Awarded to Ken Grossman and Marilyn Warrens at CSU, Chico Commencement
Ken Grossman and Marilyn Warrens, two of Chico’s best known and most respected citizens, will be awarded honorary doctorates at California State University, Chico’s 118th commencement later this month.
Warrens will receive the Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts, and Grossman will receive the Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters, conferred by the California State University Board of Trustees and CSU, Chico. The ceremony will be Sunday, May 25, as part of the University’s commencement exercises.
Grossman is the founder, owner and president of Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. The company has grown from essentially a home brewing operation in 1980 to the second largest craft brewery and seventh largest brewing company in the United States. Sierra Nevada is one of the largest locally owned employers in Butte County and has won more than 150 awards in regional, national and international competitions.
The complete news release is available online.
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Ceramics Sale, May 9
Ceramic Artists Student Association presents a Pre-Mothers Day Ceramics Sale Friday, May 9, from 10am - 3pm, just outside the Ceramics Studios in Taylor Hall (Corner of 1st and Salem Streets).
A variety of Pottery and other Ceramic Art forms will be available for purchase at reasonable prices. This Ceramics Area fundraiser will help bring Visiting Artists to campus next fall.
For more information contact Cameron Crawford: 898-6860.
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University Film Series: 5TH ANNUAL INT'L SHORTS FEST 2008, hosted by Nanette Wylde, May 13
UNIVERSITY FILM SERIES
Tuesdays at 7:30pm in the Little Theatre (Ayres 106)
$3 donation appreciated
898-4642
May 13
Fifth Annual International Shorts Festival 2008 Hosted by Nanette Wylde and produced by the Electronic Arts Program, Department of Art and Art History.
This year’s program features CSU, Chico student works from the Department of Art and Art History and Applied Computer Graphics.
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Slow Food CSU, Chico Film Event, May 14
The Slow Food CSU, Chico student organization will be hosting a local cheese tasting and film on Wed., May 14 at 6:30pm in Butte Hall 101.
Come meet local cheese producers just outside of Butte Hall 101 from 6:30pm - 7pm, and join us at 7pm for the Emmy-nominated documentary, “Broken Limbs: Apples, Agriculture, and the New American Farmer.” For information on this moving film see www.brokenlimbs.org.
Students, faculty, staff, and community members are welcome. $3 donation appreciated.
If you have any questions, contact President Chris Weaver or Faculty Adviser Lori Weber: slowfoodchicostate@gmail.com.
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Reception to Honor Outstanding Staff Employee for 2007
Join Staff Council on Thurs., May 15, from 12 noon to 2pm in the Trinity Hall Gallery to congratulate our 2007 Outstanding Staff Employee-of-the-Year. The honor was bestowed upon Terry Battle at the Spring Awards Luncheon held April 24. Refreshments will be served.
Terry has been an employee of the College of Engineering, Computer Science and Construction Management for over twenty-five years. She has been instrumental in the development of the new Concrete Industry Management Program and currently serves as the Office Manager. Due to her love of working with CSU, Chico students and desire to engage them in community service she has been instrumental in the development and growth of the Rebuild New Orleans project. This project has received National Recognition during its three years of existence. In addition, Terry is currently serving as the Chair of Staff Council and sits on numerous university-wide committees, has immersed herself in staff projects and programs, as well as local community serviced based programs.
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