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News Release: After School Professional Development Conference Starts July 28
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 19, 2008
CONTACT: Joe Wills
Tel: 530-898-4143
Joe Picard,
Continuing Education
530-898-6105
After School Professional Development Conference Starts July 28
In collaboration with Butte County Office of Education’s Region 2 Learning Support program, California State University, Chico Center for Regional and Continuing Education will host Stepping Up To The Plate—After School Program Professional Development Institute, July 28 - August 1 on the CSU, Chico campus.
The conference will provide K-8 after school program paraprofessionals, coordinators and teaching staff the opportunity to explore ways to develop and improve their programs, facilitate experiential learning and promote a positive after school environment. Participants will also have the opportunity to develop new leadership skills, network with their peers and discover the emerging computer, Web and media technologies through hands-on labs.
“We are planning for an exciting conference. We have a full schedule of sessions hosted by experienced leaders who will present and discuss new approaches for those looking to create high-quality after school programs. This year we have added spectacular music and art performances, which will really enhance the experience,” said Amy Christianson, program coordinator, Butte County Office of Education.
The complete news release is available online.
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State Travel Signature Authorization Form
New fiscal year Travel Accounting Authorized Signature Forms need to be completed for persons authorized to approve 2008/09 State travel expenses. The form is located on the Web. Please return the completed form to Travel Accounting at zip 140 at your earliest convenience. State travel transactions for 2008/09 cannot be processed until the approved form has been received in Travel Accounting. If you have any questions, please contact Pat Heath at ext. 5766.
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Series Tickets on Sale July 1 for 2008-2009 Chico Performances
Chico Performances is excited to announce that series tickets to our upcoming 2008-2009 performances will go on sale Tuesday, July 1, at 11:00 a.m.
Series tickets will be available for purchase as of July 1. A series is an order of 1 ticket to 6 or more shows. With each series purchase, you will receive a 10% discount (to most performances) and your choice of the best seats. As an added bonus, up to 10 additional tickets to your chosen performances can be purchased at the discount price (if applicable) with your series purchase.
Chico Performances’ upcoming season offers something for everyone, including comedy (Lily Tomlin), classical (San Francisco Symphony), lectures (Dr. Richard Leakey), strings (Tommy Emmanuel, David Grisman, Chris Thile), world music (Dyah Singh), for the kids (Peking Acrobats) and lots more.
For a complete description of the 2008-2009 performances, series ticket guidelines, downloadable forms, music clips, video, and more, visit the Web site.
The University Box Office is open Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturday 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Be sure to get your tickets early for the best seats and prices.
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The Turner Summer Art Academy - Register Now
Registration is still open for the 6th Annual Summer Art Academy offered by the Janet Turner Print Museum. There are a few remaining openings in the Junior and Senior 1 sessions. The Senior 2 session is full.
The goal of the Summer Art Academy is to provide excellent art instruction using many mediums for students with a desire to be immersed in art for a concentrated time. The classes are offered in the Art and Art History department at CSU, Chico, and the Summer Art Academy is also thrilled to include local guest artists in the curriculum. The camp is offered to children (7 years or older) and adults. The dates and times are as follows:
Junior Session - (Ages 7-11)
July 21 - July 25, 10am - 2pm
Senior Session I - (12 - Adult)
July 21 - July 25, 10am - 3pm
To learn more, contact Barbara Morris at 530-680-4740, or visit the Janet Turner Print Museum Web site. A registration form can be downloaded from this site or you can contact Dianne Suschil at the College of Humanities and Fine Arts at 898-5351 for registration materials.
Register early - this camp fills up quickly.
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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. Responses 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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Air Quality Advisory
A joint air quality advisory has been issued by the Butte County Air Quality Management District and Butte County Department of Public Health. They are reporting unhealthy air quality today due to smoke from area fires. The advisory has details and recommendations at http://www.bcaqmd.org/forms/News%20and%20Notices/6-23-08%20AQ%20Advisory.pdf.
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The Bad Seeds - final week
Continuing through this week at the University Art Gallery!
The Bad Seeds
Works from Art Studio @ PV
Closing reception this Friday
June 27, 6 - 8 PM
The University Art Gallery presents The Bad Seeds, featuring work by 17 Pleasant Valley High School students enrolled in the Art Studio @ PV, a comprehensive studio and field practice program. The exhibition, the fourth in the gallery’s series of summer high school art exhibitions, reflects the gallery’s ongoing goal to involve the community in its programs and activate the gallery during Chico State’s summer session. It features works in a variety of media, including drawing, painting, sculpture and mixed media.
The exhibition begins June 16 and continues through June 27. A closing reception will take place on Friday, June 27, 6 - 8 PM. The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public. The gallery is located in Alva Taylor Hall, California State University, Chico. Special gallery hours for this exhibition are: Monday through Thursday, 10 AM - 3 PM.
This exhibition was funded in part by a grant from the High School Initiatives/Career Education program of the California Department of Education.
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CSU, Chico Research Foundation Position Announcements
T he CSU, Chico Research Foundation has the following position openings:
NUTRITION EDUCATION SPECIALIST I-II/HEALTH EDUCATION SPECIALIST I-II
Center for Nutrition and Activity Promotion
Closes 06/23/08
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
California Pavement Preservation Center
Open Until Filled - Application Review Begins 07/15/08
PAVEMENT PRESERVATION ENGINEER
California Pavement Preservation Center
Open Until Filled - Application Review Begins 08/04/08
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 June 23, 2008
Closing the Week of 6/23/08:
No Positions Closing This Week
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(08-0050) ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF FMS AND DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS (Administrator II)
FMS
Open until filled; application review: 7/7/08
(08-0049) OFFICE MANAGER (AA/S - Exempt I)
RCE
Closes: 7/14/08
(08-0048) ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS MANAGER (Administrator II)
ESYS
Open until filled; application review: 7/21/08
(08-0047) ITC - FOUNDATION (WEB ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT ASSISTANT)
WEBD
Closes: 7/7/08
(08-0046) ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR UHFS CAPITAL PROJECTS (Administrator I)
UHFS
Open until filled; application review: 6/23/08
(08-0039) SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER-Hourly
DSS
Open until filled; application review: 6/2/09
(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: 6/9/08
(08-0011) HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER (Administrator I)
SHR
Open until filled; application review: 4/7/08
Job Announcements are on the Web.
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