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News Release: CSU, Chico Will Hold 118th Commencement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 19, 2008
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260
Susan Anderson,
Office of Alumni and Parent Relations
530-898-6472
CSU, Chico Will Hold 118th Commencement
California State University, Chico’s 118th Commencement will feature two commencement ceremonies for the class of 2008, one on Saturday, May 24, and one on Sunday, May 25. In addition, several colleges and programs will hold receptions and special ceremonies, including a ceremony for master’s graduates on Friday, May 23.
Approximately 2,800 students are expected to receive bachelor’s degrees on Saturday and Sunday in the University Stadium. The ceremonies will take about two hours each and will be held rain or shine. Tickets are not required for admission.
CSU, Chico President Paul Zingg will speak at both ceremonies. Jennifer Tourtillot, a graduating senior from the College of Engineering, Computer Science and Construction Management, will speak on Saturday. Ashley Gebb, a graduating senior in the College of Communication and Education, will speak on Sunday.
The complete news release is available online.
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News Release: Cognitive Behaviorist Will Offer Two-Day Conference for Educators and Mental Health Professionals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 19, 2008
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260
Steve Koch
Professional Studies in Education
530-898-4850
Cognitive Behaviorist Will Offer Two-Day Conference for Educators and Mental Health Professionals
Jill S. Compton, PhD, Duke University, will offer training in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) June 25 and 26, 2008, on the CSU, Chico campus. In addition, there will be a half-day session on June 27 on applying DBT principles in the classroom. The Department of Professional Studies in Education and Butte County Behavioral Health are co-sponsoring the conference as part of the In Service to Families, Children and the Courts Program.
DBT was developed in the early 1990s by Dr. Marsha Linehan to treat people who struggle with borderline personality disorder, suicidal thoughts, self-mutilation, food and drug abuse, out-of-control emotions and associated depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. It uses an innovative blend of behavior therapy, paradox, humor and compassion.
Compton has provided training in DBT in several states and actively practices DBT as well as supervises a cadre of doctoral interns in its use at Duke University. She is currently implementing a DBT program in a high school setting in Chapel Hill, N.C. Her research interests include DBT applications and treating depression with elderly persons.
The complete news release is available online.
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Commencement Vending Policy - REVISION
Just a reminder that under the policies contained in EM 86-12, no vendor, including recognized student organizations, may solicit, trade, or sell anything on campus without a permit from the Student Activities Office.
No permits for such sales and solicitation activity will be issued for Commencement weekend, Saturday and Sunday, May 24 and 25, 2008. If individuals and/or organizations are found to be conducting sales and solicitation, they will be asked to stop this activity, and if they refuse, University Police will be notified.
We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.
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Organic Vegetable Project Seeking Volunteers
Interested in getting your hands dirty and connecting with your inner farmer? The Organic Vegetable Project at the University Farm is seeking volunteers each Tuesday morning in June (3, 10, 17, and 24) to help with irrigation, planting, seeding, and weeding.
The Organic Vegetable Project is based out of the College of Agriculture and works directly with Associated Students Food Service to bring fresh, local, organic produce to campus. Help make this project a success by being a volunteer. Contact Jillian Buckholz for details.
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Thank You for Getting Your Textbook Requisitions into the Bookstore
Last week notices were sent out to the Departments listing the courses that had outstanding textbook requisitions. We had a tremendous response. The AS Bookstore processed 175 requisitions last week, which represents 563 new textbook requests. This push put us at the highest percentage of requisitions for Fall we have ever had. Your students are the winners, as many of those textbooks will now be worth 50% of their purchase price at buyback.
If you haven’t yet turned in your course requisition, it is not too late. Buyback runs now through Graduation Weekend, and we would be happy to accept requisitions via the online method, emails or phone calls. Thank you everyone.
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Defensive Driver Training, May 21
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 at https://ehstraining.csuchico.edu 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 at ehstrainer@csuchico.edu .
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Hwy 99 Exit at East First Avenue Under Construction
Butte County Association of Governments (BCAG) is continuing improvements on State Route (SR) 99 and East First Avenue in the City of Chico. East First Avenue traffic has been shifted to the north side of the roadway and capacity has been reduced to one lane traffic in both directions through June 6. Peak hour traffic is expected to experience delays through the project site of at least 10 minutes.
Persons giving directions to visitors to campus, please take note: during this project, there will be various closures and traffic routing. It is suggested that campus traffic use the CA-32 exit as much as feasible.
For more information on BCAG transportation projects, please contact Andy Newsum, BCAG Project Manager, (530) 879-2468. Campus transportation contact is Beverly Delker Gentry, TAPS, (530) 898-6231.
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Last Issue of Student Announcements May 23
The final Student Announcements of the semester will be issued on Friday, May 23. Student Announcements run during the fall and spring semesters.
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Please join us for a Reception Honoring Dean Kenneth Derucher
Please join us for a reception in honor of Kenneth Derucher, Dean of the College of Engineering, Computer Science and Construction Management on Wed., May 28, from 4pm - 5:30pm at the Warrens Reception Center. A brief program will begin 4:30pm.
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Hillary Cook Retirement Reception, May 21
Hillary Cook is retiring this summer after a 30+ year career at the University. A farewell reception is planned for THIS Wed., May 21 from 3pm to 5pm. A program is planned at approximately 3:30pm. The reception will be held at Warrens Reception Center (President’s Mansion).
Please join us and wish Hillary good luck and best wishes.
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CSU, Chico Research Foundation Position Announcements
The CSU, Chico Research Foundation has the following position openings:
DIRECTOR
Educational Talent Search
Closes: 05/29/08
GRANTS/CONTRACT ANALYST I/II
Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
Application Review begins 05/28/08, Open Until Filled
COMMUNITY EDUCATION SPECIALIST
Passages
Closes 06/02/08
PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Osher Liflelong Learning Institute
Closes: 05/30/08
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 May 19, 2008
Closing the Week of 5/19/08:
(08-0033) BENEFITS ANALYST (AA/S I - Exempt)
PAYR
Closes: 5/19/08
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
(08-0041) FACILITIES WORKER II (Temporary/Possibly Renewable)
UHFS
Closes: 6/2/08
(08-0040) FACILITIES WORKER II (Probationary/Permanent)
UHFS
Closes: 6/2/08
(08-0039) SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER-Hourly
(One or more positions available)
DSS
Open until filled; application review: 6/2/09
(08-0038) ASC I
CME / SOE
Closes: 5/27/08
(08-0037) AAS - EXEMPT I
HFA
Closes: 5/27/08
(08-0036) POLICE SERGEANT
UPD
Open until filled; application review: 6/9/08
(08-0035) POLICE LIEUTENANT / EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COORDINATOR
(Administrator II)
UPD
Open until filled; application review: 5/27/08
(08-0034) POLICE LIEUTENANT (Administrative Lieutenant) (Administrator II)
(ON-CAMPUS ONLY)
UPD
Open until filled; application review: 5/19/08
(08-0011) HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER (Administrator I)
SHR
Open until filled; application review: 4/7/08
(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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CSU, Chico Interdisciplinary Center on Aging
There will be a Focus Group regarding the development of an Interdisciplinary Center on Aging. The groups will be meeting Wed., May 21 from 9am - 11am or Thurs., May 29 from 1pm - 3pm in Kendall Hall 207/209, refreshments will be provided.
Why a Focus Group? The School of Social Work is committed to educating social workers versed in gerontology. The School has embraced an initiative to provide services for older adults to our university and community through interdisciplinary collaboration and programming.
Please RSVP to Dr. Jean Schuldberg, or Dr. Celeste Jones, or Ms. Patty Hunter.
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