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Outstanding Thesis and Outstanding Project Annual Competition--Call for Nominations
In 1988, the Graduate School initiated the Outstanding Thesis Award to give special recognition to the graduate student who had authored the most significant piece of research as their culminating activity in a master’s program across the disciplines. In 1991, the Outstanding Project Award was instituted to recognize the most creative scholarship conducted by a master’s candidate enrolled in 699 project units for their culminating activity.
Nominees for the 2008/2009 Outstanding Thesis or Project Award must have graduated with their master’s degree in the spring, summer, or fall of 2008. Each college may submit a maximum of one thesis and/or one project nomination. The deadline for each college to submit one copy of the nominated thesis and/or project with the completed applications to the Graduate School is 5pm on Friday, March 6 2009.
Applications and information are available on the Graduate School’s Web site. Please direct questions about the award or the nomination procedures to the coordinator of the program, Jane Rysberg (530-898-5178).
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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 29-31 of the online Travel Manual for details regarding use of the CRBTA and how to reserve a vehicle.
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 voids 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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Nov. 5: Now What?
It’s the day after the election … you just voted or maybe didn’t. How did it go? More important, now what?
Please join the Office of Civic Engagement and AS Legislative Affairs Council Nov. 5 in Butte 104 at 6pm for “Election Day” by Katy Chevigny. This documentary film will be followed by thoughtful dialogue on our own experiences in the 2008 elections and how we keep momentum going now that we know the results of the election. Pizza and drinks will be provided.
“Election Day” is a timely and inspiring story of American democracy at work, combining 11 stories shot simultaneously on Nov. 2, 2004, from dawn until long past midnight into one. Director Katy Chevigny says: “In making ‘Election Day,’ we set out to depict the real people who make our democracy work, but whose actions are not the stuff of the evening news. Our jumping-off point was the 2000 election, which had brought the failures of our voting systems into sharp focus. We decided to look at how the shadow of that election would affect the attitudes and experiences of voters and poll workers across the country in 2004.”
For more information, contact Eddie Roman, eroman1@mail.csuchico.edu.
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FREE Offer from University Printing Services
University Printing Services is pleased to offer FREE tape binding from Nov. 1 to Nov. 14, or until supplies last. Tape binding professionally binds documents from 7 to 120 sheets thick. Order now and save! Please call us if you have questions.
University Printing Services
Siskiyou Hall, Rm 118, x5992
Hours: M - F, 8am to 5pm
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Surplus Property Available to Departments
The Office of Property Management would like to invite your department to view our surplus property. Items include the following:
â–ª Large and small desks
â–ª Filing cabinets
â–ª Bookshelves and bookcases
â–ª Chairs
â–ª Tables
â–ª Miscellaneous office supplies
These items are available on a first come, first serve basis. Viewing hours are 9am to 11am and 1pm to 3pm on Thurs., Nov. 6, 2008, located at the Warehouse, 810 Oak Street.
At the time of viewing, you may want to have a departmental vehicle available to take the smaller items selected. Items will be held for 5 working days. If the item(s) are not picked up after that time the item(s) will be returned to the surplus inventory.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give the Office of Property Management a call at extension 5176 or 6559. We look forward to seeing you.
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R.A.D. Classes Offered, Nov. 12-14
The CSU, Chico Police Department will hold its next R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) class Wed., Nov. 12 through Friday, Nov. 14, 2008.
R.A.D. is a self-defense program designed specifically for women, and integrates risk reduction strategies with physical defense techniques. The hours are 5:30pm to 9:30pm on Wednesday and Thursday nights, and 1pm to 5pm on Friday afternoon. The class will be held in the Lassen Residence Hall TV Room.
R.A.D. is offered at no cost to all students, faculty, and staff. Participants MUST be able to attend all three sessions. There are still spaces available. For more information, please contact Detective Corinne Beck at x6512.
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Sacramento Semester Applications Due Nov. 7
Sacramento Semester Spring 2009 applications due Nov. 7, 2008. Please tell your students about this great opportunity.
The Sacramento Semester program offers undergraduate students a unique opportunity to experience California government and politics and gain on-the-job experience in politics and policy by doing an internship and taking seminars for a total of 12 upper-division units. All majors are encouraged to apply. Scholarships available from both Sacramento State and CSU, Chico.
For more information see the Web site.
Pick up and submit your application to the CSU, Chico Political Science Department, 741 Butte Hall, 898-5301. Questions? Contact Professor Dwrye.
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CORRECTION: Art of Diversity Inaugural Art Show
The Office of Diversity is launching a new art exhibit, and we need your help to make it happen. The exhibit will be up for the entire month of March 2009, and submissions will be accepted from Nov. 3 - Dec. 12. The submissions form is available online.
For more information, please contact the Office of Diversity at 530-898-4764.
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Preservation Hall Jazz Band coming to Laxson, Nov. 12
Join Chico Performances for an evening of New Orleans Jazz with The Preservation Hall Jazz Band on Nov. 12, at 7:30pm in Laxson Auditorium.
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band is known for its signature brand of New Orleans-style jazz originating from the saloons, street parades, and riverboats of turn-of-the-century New Orleans. Concertgoers will be treated to a Mardi Gras style performance and a Bourbon Street-style parade as the band plays their finale - “When the Saints Go Marching In.” Truly an uplifting experience, this Grammy award-winning ensemble exemplifies what true New Orleans-style jazz is all about.
Tickets are: $18 Adult | $16 Senior | $14 Student/Child and are available at the University Box Office, 898-6333.
For more information please visit the Web site.
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Vegging Out - Free Vegetarian Cooking Demonstration
The Campus Wellness Center is pleased to present “Vegging Out,” a free vegetarian cooking demonstration facilitated by LINKS, Leaders in Nutrition Knowledge and Support. The event will take place Mon., Nov. 10 at 6pm in Tehama 118. Due to limited space, advanced sign-up is required.
Please encourage students to attend. If you have any questions or would like to make a reservation, please contact the Campus Wellness Center at 898-4697 or stop by SSC 430.
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Adventure Outings Thanksgiving Trips
In case you haven’t checked out the calendar in a while, we wanted to remind everyone of our super sweet Thanksgiving Break trips to Yosemite and the Klamath River. Remember that everyone over 18 is invited on Adventure Outings trips, so tell your students, co-workers, and friends. Space is limited so sign up today.
The Yosemite trip is the whole break (Nov. 23-29) and will be a great chance to see all that Yosemite has to offer. You’ll spend the week camping in the valley and taking various day hikes to explore the amazing waterfalls, geological features, and wildlife in the park. Need more convincing? There will be a full Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday. Students: $175  General: $199
If you don’t want to miss Thanksgiving with your family, check out the Klamath River Expedition (Nov. 21-26). Spend 5 days and 4 nights on the Klamath River west of I-5 with a fleet of rafts and inflatable kayaks. Come experience the thrilling rapids and plush riverside camping and cooking for a fraction of the price you would pay for a standard multi-day rafting trip. Students: $150 General: $165
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Award-winning Musical Comedy "Spelling Bee" comes to Laxson Nov. 19
Chico Performances is proud to present the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, a delightful musical comedy full of wit and laughter taking place on Nov. 19, 2008 at 7:30pm.
This Tony Award-winning musical is an “ingenious blend of simplicity and sophistication. It’s not merely funny, it’s wise,” hailed the Wall Street Journal. A heartfelt coming-of-age musical comedy about a spelling contest and twitchy teens delights with witty songs and solid punch lines, teaching various lessons about life, tough competition, the pains of growing up, and building character. Ultimately, the lesson learned is that winning isn’t everything and that losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser.
Tickets are: $27 Premium, $22 Adult, $20 Senior, $18 Student/Child and are available at the University Box Office, 898-6333.
For more information please visit the Web site.
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Student Art Exhibition and Reception in Ayres Hall
Currently on view in the B-SO Space, first floor Ayres Hall:
Small Favors: small works by:
Jennifer Linnea Daly
Rebeca Liberty Emmons
Sandi Escobar
Hanna Hechler
Erin Kelly
Elizabeth Newman Kuiper
Trevor Lalaguna
Cyrus Lemmon
Joshua Olivera
Jeff Rindels
Lisa Rosenstreich
Laura Schneiter
Maxwell Stolkin
Brad Thiele
A group exhibition of drawing, painting, photography and sculpture by students currently enrolled in the Master of Fine Art in Art Studio Program at CSU, Chico and the International Exchange Program with Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz in Germany.
The exhibition will be open 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday, through Nov. 14.
A reception for the artists will be held at the gallery Thurs., Nov. 6 from 4:30pm - 6pm.
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Staff Development Workshop - Register Now, Limited Seating
Working with Difficult People
Description
This course is designed to practice navigating particularly challenging relationships at work and to explore successful outcomes. The workshop will attempt to answer two questions: Who are the difficult people? How can I best work with them?
The class includes practice time with successful tools and strategies to apply to real life situations.
Instructor
Jonathan “Joc” Clark
Details
Date: Thurs., Dec. 4, 2008
Time: 8:30am - 12:30pm
Location: RCE 107
Registration Procedure:
Register for this workshop at: by performing the following steps:
1) Log in using portal name and password
2) Click on Course Catalog
3) Click on Live Course Calendar and go to December
4) Click on the workshop on December 4 - Working with Difficult People
5) When workshop data appears, click on the link at the bottom of the page- Working with Difficult People (Ignore the button at the top that says the session is not available).
6) Click on the Enroll button directly under the workshop title at the top of the page
7) Select the Session and hit submit
If you have trouble registering, please e-mail USDP@csuchico.edu or go to the EHS help document.
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