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News Release: Waste Diversion Program at Residence Halls Nets More Than 17,000 Pounds of Reusable and Recyclable Goods
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 2, 2008
CONTACT: Joe Wills
Tel: 530-898-4143
Waste Diversion Program at Residence Halls Nets More Than 17,000 Pounds of Reusable and Recyclable Goods
California State University, Chico’s award-winning Diversion Excursion program once again diverted thousands of pounds of reusable and recyclable goods from the landfill as residence hall students moved out for the summer.
In its ninth year as a partnership between University Housing and Food Service (UHFS) and Associated Students Recycling, Diversion Excursion netted 17,595 pounds of electronics, clothes, canned goods, furniture and other items.
As CSU, Chico students moved out of residence halls May 22 and 23, 160 volunteers at nine stations in the central campus as well as University Village took donations of goods, sorted them and prepared them for new uses.
The complete news release is available online.
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New Grant Resource Center Deadlines Posted
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs has just posted on their Web site new deadlines from the Grant Resource Center (GRC) in the areas of Health and Mental Health, Science and Engineering, Education, Human & Community Development, Arts, Humanities and International funding opportunities. Although most of these deadlines are in August, there are some June and July deadlines. New deadlines are posted monthly.
Check out the latest deadlines. If you don’t find what you need, please contact Marcia Buie ext. 5829 who will be happy to help you run a funding search through the GRC or through our other funding database, SPIN.
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Defensive Driver Training Tomorrow
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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CSU, Chico Retired Staff - Opportunity for Lunch and Visiting
The Annual CSU, Chico Retired Staff Luncheon will be held on Friday, June 13, from 11:30am - 2pm at Canyon Oaks Country Club. This is a social event with no planned program—a great opportunity to connect and visit with friends and other CSU, Chico retirees. A delightful buffet meal has been planned. The cost of $18 includes the buffet, drinks, dessert, tax, tip and of course the use of this beautiful facility with lots of parking. Additionally, staff chauffeur service is available from vehicle to clubhouse.
Reservation deadline is Friday, June 6; payment will confirm your reservation. If you have recently retired or will very soon, please contact the Staff Council office, x6156, or Sharon (Schacht) Salcido, 893-0181, for information about this luncheon. We hope to see you there.
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New Laws Regarding Cell Phones and Driving
To: Campus community
From: Eric Reichel, Chief, University Police Department
The University Police Department would like to make sure our campus community is familiar with applicable changes to the California Vehicle Code that will apply to on and off campus driving.
Two new laws dealing with the use of wireless telephones while driving will be going into effect July 1, 2008.
— Drivers 18 years of age and older are required to use a hands-free device while driving.
— Teens (under age 18) are not permitted to use mobile phones or other wireless devices while driving.
Additionally, the CHP has provided Frequently Asked Questions concerning these new laws online.
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Campus Announcements Schedule for Summer
Campus Announcements will be posted Monday through Thursday throughout the summer. The deadline remains 11 am each day.
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Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP)
As you may know, Beverly Ford, Director of FSAP, has retired. Her last day on campus was Tues., May 27. Employees who wish to seek assistance through the FSAP may do so by contacting Clarice Reutlinger at the FSAP campus extension (x4645). Arrangements are being made to provide services through an off-campus counselor.
More information will be forthcoming once details have been finalized. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Clarice. FSAP services are confidential.
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Travel Accounting: 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 (Secondary)
National Car Rental (Secondary)
In the event Enterprise does not have an appropriate vehicle available, or does not represent a location, Alamo and National are permitted as secondary 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 Accounting (zip 140) PRIOR to departure. Visit the Travel Accounting Web site for all State travel forms. Reservations must be made by the traveler or their designee. Travel Accounting does not reserve vehicles.
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University Shared Governance Committees Seek Staff Participation - Requests Due Friday
Staff Council recently distributed a memo to all staff encouraging participation in the university shared governance process. A list of committees, along with a brief description of the scope of each committee and approximate meeting time frames were given. Some of the committees request more than one staff participant. In addition to committee participation, you will be expected to keep the Council informed, as appropriate, of committee activity. Based on responses received, Staff Council recommends service to these committees and the President makes final appointment.
See our Web site for more information. Complete the form, print and mail to zip 160, or you may e-mail tbattle@csuchico or srabo@csuchico, by Friday, June 6, 2008 with your committee choice(s).
We recommend you obtain supervisory approval prior to requesting an appointment.
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New HR Security Email
HRIS has created a new email account to provide additional support to our CMS HR PeopleSoft/Oracle users. The new email account is hrsecurity@csuchico.edu. It is available now in your global Outlook listing. Please use this email address for any CMS HR security help or questions. We look forward to helping you with your CMS HR security issues.
Rebecca Cagle
HRIS Business Analyst & Training Coordinator
CSU Chico
(530) 898-5435
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