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Harvest Food Drive
The department of HCSV’s Community Health class and the Health Professionals Association are helping the Jesus Center in their annual Harvest Food Drive. The food collected during this drive helps make it possible for the Center to serve over 100,000 hot meals per year. The Jesus Center feeds Chico’s hungry.
As faculty, you can help the food drive in different ways; offer extra credit for donations, offer donating as an alternative assignment, encourage students to donate, or by simply announcing the food drive and the following information to your students.
The Harvest Food Drive will run from Monday, Nov. 10 - Friday, Nov. 14. Drop off locations: BMU’s Information Center, Common Grounds, Selvester’s Cafe, and HCSV Department office in Butte 607.
Specific food items that are needed include: sugar, cake mix, pasta, pasta sauce, tuna, syrup, mayonnaise, cans of coffee, and large (#10) cans of fruits or vegetables. Non-food items being sought include: paper products, socks, disposable razors, and soap. Cash donations of any amount are greatly appreciated. A $35 donation is enough to cover 20 meals.
Please assist the Harvest Food Drive and make CSU, Chico a campus that cares.
For more information contact Holly Nevarez, Department of HCSV, 530-898-5013.
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Free Offer from University Printing Services
University Printing Services is pleased to extend our offer of free tape binding to Nov. 17, 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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Last Chance to Sign up for AO Thanksgiving Break Trips
This Friday (Nov. 14) is the last chance to sign up for Adventure Outings’ 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.
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 on 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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Humanities Center Gallery: Manga Power events Nov. 13 and 14
Through Nov. 20
Manga Power! The World Through a Child’s Eyes Curated by Masami Toku, Art and Art History. Humanities Center Gallery, Trinity 100 and Hallway, M-F 8-5, CSU, Chico. World premiere of an international art education exhibit featuring comic book art.
Nov. 13 Lecture, 5pm - 6pm
“A Child’s Eye: The Meaning of Bodies as Seen Through the Pictorial World of Children”
Koichi Watanabe, Fukushima University, Japan. Watanabe is recognized internationally as an artist, educator, and scholar.
Nov. 14 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Far East Fusion! Art of Food and Fashion II: Sushi Demo & Contest of Sushi as Art.
Advance tickets (General $10/Students & Children $5) are available at the Art Dept office (Ayres 107; 898-5331; M-F, 8am - 5pm). Entries for the sushi contest are accepted till Nov. 13. Space is limited. First come first served. For the entry form and other details, see the Web site. Sushi demonstrations and sushi tastings, and a sushi as art exhibit and competition. All proceeds will benefit Japan Chico Women’s Club and Art Education, Art & Art History, CSU, Chico. More information and Sushi as Art entry forms are available through th e CSU, Chico Art Department or by emailing Dr. Masami Toku.
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Jazz X-Press Concert, Nov. 21
CSU, Chico’s very popular Jazz X-Press will perform a special thank you concert Friday, Nov. 21 at 7:30pm In Harlen Adams Theatre.
During the concert, entitled Tell It On a Mountain, Jazz X-Press will perform some of the music they played last summer at the Telluride Jazz Festival. This concert is a musical tribute to all those who helped send CSU, Chico students to this life-changing educational and musical experience in June ‘08. Directed by Rocky Winslow, this Tell It On a Mountain showcases top talent, amazing energy, and some of the best jazz music ever written.
Tickets: University Box Office, 898-6333.
More information is available online.
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"Mikado" Operetta Staged Nov. 19 & 20 in Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall
It doesn’t happen very often that opera/operetta is presented in Chico. Don’t miss probably the only chance this semester to see talented singers from CSU, Chico’s Opera Workshop perform, complete with small orchestra and costumes/sets, one of the most popular operettas of all time — Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Mikado.”
Performances take place Wed., Nov. 19 and Thurs., Nov. 20 at 7:30pm in Rowland-Taylor Recital, an intimate performance hall located in the Performing Arts Center at CSU, Chico. Seating is very limited; there are only 150 seats for each performance. Purchasing tickets (at the University Box Office, x6333) in advance is highly recommended.
More information is available online along with cast photos.
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Three Performances of the North State Symphony's "Cry from the Heart" Concert Take Place Nov. 14-16
North State Symphony: A Comedy, A Classic, A Cry From the Heart
Fri., Nov. 14 at 7:30pm, State Theatre, Oroville
Sat., Nov. 15 at 7:30pm, Laxson Auditorium, Chico
Pre-concert talk at 6:30pm, Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall
Sun., Nov 16 at 2pm, Cascade Theatre, Redding
Pre-concert talk at 1pm.
Two light-hearted pieces book-end a deeply emotional one. First, Rossini’s Barber of Seville is pure musical fun, and the concert concludes happily with Beethoven enjoying life at the top of his form in his Fourth Symphony. In between these cheerful charmers lies the lush passion of Transfigured Night (Schoenberg), music which captures lovers who walk in fear and guilt, transformed by the radiant light of forgiveness.
Tickets for the Laxson Auditorium performance are available at the University Box Office, x6333.
For more information, contact the North State Symphony at x5984 or visit its Web site.
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University Film Series: Narrative Shorts Int'l Film + Video Fest, Nov. 18
University Film Series
Tues., Nov. 18
7:30pm, Ayres 106
$3 donation appreciated
898-4642
Nov. 18
Narrative Shorts International Film + Video Festival about 90 min. Hosted by Jason Tannen, University Art Gallery (UAG) director, and in conjunction with UAG show Nov. 4-20
A program of film and video works that are narrative in structure. 16 filmmakers, 12 films. Participating filmmakers: Terry Chatkupt, Los Angeles, California; Scott Eathorne, Melbourne, Australia; Jenn Figg, Jennifer Smith, Sean Stewart, Kristine Trever and Melinda White, Richmond, Virginia; Jelmar Hufen, Utrecht, The Netherlands; Aleta Lanier, Carbondale, Illinois; Riaz Mehmood, Montréal, Québec; R.T. Pannell, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Julie Perini, Portland, Oregon; Christopher Robbins, Vranje, Serbia and Queens, New York; Eugene Rodriguez, San Francisco, California; Bradly Dever Treadaway, Brooklyn, New York; Lisa Vinebaum, Montreal, Quebec.
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Free Documentary Film Showing About Vietnam War Widows. Nov. 12
SEASA (South East Asia Student Association) is presenting a free showing of the Academy award winning film documentary, “Regret to Inform,” from 5.30pm - 7pm on Wed., Nov. 12, in HOLT 170.
The film is a powerful examination of the traumas that result from loss of a loved one or spouse at times of war, and how to repair the wounds from that trauma.
For more information please contact Nhu Huynh, President, SEASA , titi7799ti@yahoo.com.
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Dept. of Theatre to Stage Musical, "Bernarda Alba," Nov. 12-16
Bernarda Alba
Wed., Nov. 12 - Sat., Nov. 15 at 7:30pm
Sun., Nov. 16 at 2pm
Wismer Theatre
Words & Music by Michael John LaChuisa
Based on the play The House of Bernarda Alba by Federico GarcÃa Lorca
Directed by Joel P. Rogers
Bernarda Alba tells the tale of a powerful matriarch, who imposes a strict rule on her household following her second husband’s funeral: “Not a breath of outside air is going to enter this house. It’s going to feel like we’ve bricked up the doors and windows,” she proclaims. Bernarda’s five daughters, however, struggle with her cold wishes. The girls’ dreams and desires challenge their mother’s harsh rules and the outside world begins to slowly permeate their isolated existence.
Purchase tickets at the University Box Office, x6333.
More information is available at the Web site.
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Annual Caregiver Conference PASSAGES, Nov. 13
Please join the Caregiver Resource Center at PASSAGES for their Annual Caregiver Conference Thurs., Nov. 13, 2008 from 10am until 3pm at the Red Bluff Community Center, 1500 South Jackson Street, Red Bluff.
Roger Aylworth, local author and columnist will be our guest speaker, and have his new book A Place in the Shower Schedule: 101 Favorite Columns available for signing.
Bus transportation from Chico is available and lunch will be provided. Advance registration is required. Please call Kristen at 898-6720.
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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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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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TSA Fund Sponsors on Campus TODAY
AIG Retirement and MetLife, two of the fund sponsors for the new TSA program will be on campus today to provide information to employees and answer questions from 11:30am to 1pm in Kendall hall rooms 207 and 209. For a full schedule of fund sponsor visits please see the schedule by going to the Web site and clicking the link to view the scheduled visits. If you have any questions please contact the campus TSA Coordinator, Jessica Post, x6433.
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Student Computing Drop-in Workshop
Student Computing will present this drop-in workshop this week:
Dreamweaver MX
Wed., Nov. 12
5pm - 6pm in MLIB 457
The Beginning Dreamweaver MX workshop is for students who are starting out with Dreamweaver MX. This workshop presentation outlines the basic features and properties of the program. Workshop attendees will learn how to define a site, set page properties, format text, and insert images. They will also learn how to publish their Web page to their student accounts.
Faculty, Staff and Students are all welcome to attend this workshop. No sign-up is required.
For more information about the Student Computing workshops visit the Student Computing Workshops web site or contact Melinda Ferris: x5008.
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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 the Web site 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 Dec. 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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Study Skills Workshops, Nov. 10-14
This week’s workshops will focus on memory techniques and APA style. The memory workshop is especially helpful for test preparation. The APA workshop will cover proper formatting, citations, and writing style. The presenter for both workshops is Scott Lewis, a graduate student in the department of psychology.
Nov. 10 (Monday) 3pm - 4pm
Memory and Concentration
Scott Lewis
SSC Room 304
Nov. 12 (Wednesday) 3pm - 5pm
APA Style Workshop
Scott Lewis
SSC Room 304
Workshops are free. Students can sign up in advance at the Student Learning Center (Student Services Center-3rd Floor) or by calling 898-6839
Also, the Student Learning Center Web site has now been updated with the current Study Skills Workshop dates and times.
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Worker's Compensation Process (Work-Related Injuries & Illnesses) Workshop - November 13
Supervisors can play an important part in substantially reducing workers’ compensation costs by knowing the fundamentals and paperwork requirements of the State Workers’ Compensation system. For a complete description, go the registration Web site. This workshop is part of the Supervisory Certificate Training series. Employees, supervisors, and managers are encouraged to attend. Seating is limited, so please register early.
Title: HR - Worker’s Compensation Process (Work-Related Injuries & Illnesses)
Presenters: Linda Vidovich and Bob Stevens, Staff Human Resources Management - Disability Programs Office
Register for the class:
1) Log in using your campus login and password
2) Click on “Live Event Calendar” and go to November 2008
3) Click on the workshop on November 13 - “HR - Worker’s Compensation Process…”
4) (Ignore the button at the top that says the session is not available). When workshop data appears, click on the link at the bottom of the page - “HR - Working’s Compensation Process…”
5) Click on the “Enroll” button directly under the workshop title at the top of the page.
6) (You must select a session to have your enrollment completed for the workshop.) Select the desired session and submit.
For more information on the new enrollment procedures or questions, contact Beverly Delker Gentry, Staff HR Management - Training and Development, (530) 898-4666.
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