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News Release: Vigil and Memorial Walk Planned for 2008 World AIDS Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 17, 2008
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260
Tray Robinson
530-898-4764
Vigil and Memorial Walk Planned for 2008 World AIDS Day
A coalition of county, community and California State University, Chico organizations has planned a full day of information and activities to observe World AIDS Day on Monday, Dec. 1. City Council members and others will speak at a candlelight vigil and memorial walk (rain or shine) that begins at 6 p.m. in front of the Bell Memorial Union on the CSU, Chico campus.
The World AIDS Day choir, made up of CSU, Chico students who got together for the first time to support the cause last year, will perform again.
Following the vigil and walk, there will be a reception in the BMU, where AIDS quilts made by local individuals will be on display.
The complete news release is available online.
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News Release: Historian Timothy Sistrunk Receives First Paul Persons Sustainability Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 17, 2008
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260
Historian Timothy Sistrunk Receives First Paul Persons Sustainability Award
Timothy Sistrunk, PhD, Department of History, is the first recipient of the Paul Persons Sustainability Award, presented at the This Way to Sustainability IV awards dinner on Friday, Nov. 7. The award is given to a faculty member who best integrates sustainability into his course curricula.
Paul Persons, who passed away in January of 2007, was an activist attorney and a professor of political science who worked tirelessly to establish the principles of sustainability as a core concern of California State University, Chico. In his role on the Statewide Academic Senate at the time of his death, he was working on integrating sustainability into the curriculum at the CSU systemwide level. His family set up this endowed award to recognize faculty members who carry out this mission.
Sistrunk said, “I was floored, as much by the way my own research was influenced by Paul Persons, as by the significance of the award itself. I first heard him talk about water issues [in California at one of the Sustainability Conferences a few years ago].”
The complete news release is available online.
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News Release: Public Relations Students Win Jack Rawlins Environmental Prize
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 18, 2008
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260
Public Relations Students Win Jack Rawlins Environmental Prize
Five public relations seniors were awarded the fall 2008 Jack Rawlins Environmental Prize for their Energy Conservation Awareness Campaign. Seniors Ashley Gunther, Elise Watkins, Emilie Johnson, Jessica Mindt and Katelyn Davis created an awareness campaign to educate California State University, Chico students about the importance of energy conservation. In addition to the $6,000 prize, which the students will share, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. has offered to pay for the expenses of the campaign.
The students will work with the Rawlins Advisory Committee to assess Chico State students’ current knowledge of and involvement with sustainability efforts, promote the importance of sustainability through Internet advertising and promotional materials, conduct a first-year student outreach program and hold a culminating celebration in the spring to promote sustainability.
The five students began this project in a public relations strategy class taught by Debra Johnson. Johnson is a professional-in-residence in the Department of Journalism and will be the group’s advisor as they work on the campaign over the next six months.
The complete news release is available online.
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Defensive Driver Training - Nov. 19
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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Wellness Center - 2 Positions Available
Do you know students who would want to be part of a team that educates the campus community about the eight areas of wellness? If your answer is “yes”, then we want you to encourage those students to apply for an internship with the Wellness Center. Intern responsibilities include: peer education on wellness related topics, staffing the Wellness Center, outreach presentations to student organizations, individual projects (such as public relations), and attendance at Campus Wellness events. Intern benefits include: increased awareness of the eight areas of wellness, public speaking experience, workshop development and presentation skills, leadership abilities, resume builder and networking opportunities. This position is a one-semester commitment with 10 hours per week, and is an incredible opportunity to grow as a student leader. Units for your major may be available. All majors welcome.
Students can stop by the Wellness Center in 430 Student Services Center to pick up an application, or for more information call 898-4697. Applications will be due Wed., Dec. 3, 2008.
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Please Submit Your Textbook Requisitions to the Bookstore
Just a reminder that textbook requisitions were due to the Bookstore on Oct. 15. The sooner we get the textbook requests, the more used books we can provide our students. You may submit your requisitions in a variety of ways (call us, send us a hard copy, walk over and tell us) but our preferred method is our on-line requisition process. If you would like assistance with the on-line procedure, please contact April Brady at 898.3346.
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Smoked Turkeys for Thanksgiving - Only a Couple Days Left to Order
Do you want to get out of the kitchen and spend time with the family over the holidays? A fully cooked and cured, smoked turkey may be the solution.
Served warm or cool, it is a great choice. At approximately 18 lbs for a whole smoked turkey, it will make a great addition to your holiday fare.
Orders for Thanksgiving will be taken by your Staff Council member through Tues., Nov. 18 or you may call the Staff Council office, until noon on Wed., Nov. 19. Payment will confirm your order. Defrosting and heating suggestions are provided at pick-up with your order. Whole turkey $30; half turkey $17.50.
Last day to order: Wed., Nov. 19 at noon; ext x6156 or srabo@csuchico.edu
Payment: cash or check (payable to Staff Council)
Pickup: Thurs., Nov. 20, Selvesters, 11am - 2pm
Happy Holidays
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University's Needy Children Opportunity Drawing
Staff Council extends sincere thanks to all who support this project. The recipients of prizes from the opportunity drawing have been notified. Please visit our Web site for a complete list. Donations of $2876 will purchase food certificates for the families adopted this holiday season. Again our thanks to a very giving campus community.
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Student Loan Exit Interview Required for Departing Federal Loan Recipients
If you received a Direct student loan while attending CSU, Chico, and are not planning to enroll as at least a half-time student for the up-coming term, you need to complete an ‘Exit Interview’ within 30 days of your last day of enrollment.
The Exit Interview provides information about your rights and responsibilities as a borrower, payment options, and offers information about loan consolidation. It also collects information about you to insure prompt accurate billing and deferment.
Direct Loan borrowers are urged to do their exit interview on-line at www.dl.ed.gov. You will need to have your U.S. Dept. of Education ‘Personal Identification Number ’ to view your loans and to complete your exit interview. You may request your ‘PIN’ at www.pin.ed.gov. Direct Loan borrowers may also use this PIN to access, monitor and up-date accounts on-line, to make payments or request deferments. A Direct Loan exit pamphlet will be sent to you also. If you have any questions concerning your Direct Loan exits, deferments forbearance’s please contact 800-848-0979.
If you have any questions regarding the Direct Loan Web site or Exit Interview, contact Direct Loans at 800-848-0979. If you have any other questions please contact the Student Financial Services office on campus at 530-898-6083. If you have contacted Direct Loans already, please disregard this notice.
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Jazz X-Press to Perform "Telluride Thank You Concert." Nov. 21
CSU, Chico’s Jazz X-Press will perform some of the works they played during its recent summer ‘08 performance at the prestigious Telluride Jazz Festival.
The concert, Tell It On a Mountain — a reference to the Colorado mountains where the Telluride is set — will take place Friday, Nov. 21 at 7:30pm in Harlen Adams Theatre. Tell It On a Mountain will include standards, big band hits of the 1940s and ’50s, and works by up and coming jazz composers.
Jazz X-Press director Rocky Winslow said Tell It On a Mountain will showcase the talents of its many fine musicians while thanking and paying tribute to the many campus and community members who made the Telluride trip possible.
Works performed at the showcase will include “Now What,” “I See Voices,” “Late With Kate,” “Faviana” and many more. Soloists will include Tom Molina, Gabe Sakuma, Laura Antonious, Ayako Nakamura as well as many others.
Tickets available at the University Box Office, 898-6333.
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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 on the Web site.
Cast photos are also available online.
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Humanities Center Tertulia: Jed Wyrick on Anastasia's Russia Tour, Dec. 3
Humanities Center Tertulia
“Anastasia’s Russia Tour”
Dec. 3, 4:30pm, Trinity 100
898-4642
The College of HFA is offering a tour to “Anastasia’s Russia” June 8-21, 2009. Dr. Jed Wyrick, chair of Religious Studies and coordinator of its programs in Humanities and Modern Jewish and Israel Studies Religious Studies, will be the faculty-in-residence. He is providing an information session about the tour on Dec. 3.
“We will visit the great sites from the Russian past and present: the vast metropolis of Moscow built on the site of a medieval wooden fortress; the neoclassical architecture of the majestic St. Petersburg, city of canals and the famous White Nights of June; and the ancient and fantastic towns of the Golden Ring, pivotal in the formation of the Russian Orthodox Church,” says Wyrick. He will bring alive the religious background to Russian iconography, monasteries and cathedrals, as well as elaborate on the historical significance of the St. Petersburg Great Choral Synagogue, the Moscow Choral Synagogue, the Chabad Synagogue in Kastroma, and the Moscow Jewish Theatre. A classically trained pianist and an enthusiast of Russian music, ballet, opera, and literature, Wyrick is especially excited about bringing the artistic achievements of Russia into focus.
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Jim Jessee's Retirement Party, Nov. 21
Jim Jessee is retiring after 37 years of dedicated service. Please join us for Jim Jessee’s Retirement Reception on Friday, Nov. 21 from 2pm to 4pm in the Student Services Center, Room 150. The Program will begin about 3pm.
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Middle Eastern Cuisine Chico Style, Nov. 17
FREE
Nov. 17: Monday, 5pm - 8pm in Tehama 118
Cooking lesson and food tasting. Come learn from Middle Eastern students and community members how to prepare delicious food from their region, and then enjoy a free tasting.
More information on the other Middle Eastern events happening this week are available at the Web site.
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Geography Awareness Week and GIS Day, Nov. 17-20
The Geography and Planning Department will host activities for National Geography Awareness Week and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Day from November 17-20. People are invited to visit the department GIS lab to learn more about GIS and geography. Hands-on activities, lectures and demonstrations are scheduled.
For more information please visit the Department of Geography and Planning Web site or contact Jacque Chase at 898-5587 or Cathie Benjamin at 898-4755.
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TSA Fund Sponsors on Campus Today
AIG, one of the fund sponsors for the new TSA program, and Savings Plus Program, our campus 401(k) and 457 administrator, 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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World AIDS Day
CSU, Chico Celebrates World AIDS Day Dec. 1
For more information, please contact the Office of Diversity at 530-898-4764.
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Nutcracker December Performances
Friends of Chico Community Ballet and Chico Performances invite you to come enjoy this year’s performance of the classical ballet, the Nutcracker on Dec. 11, 12 & 13 at 7:30pm and Dec. 13 & 14 at 2pm.
This performance will include classical music, colorful sets, elaborate costumes and beautiful dancing from talented ballet dancers in the local Chico area. This showcase of the Nutcracker will be the perfect family outing to kick-off this years holiday season.
For those who wish to get to know the cast better and meet them in person, there will be an autograph party immediately following the 2pm Saturday matinee performance on Dec. 13. This is your chance to get the performers autograph and pictures with them in costume.
Tickets are available at the University Box Office at the corner of 2nd and Normal streets and can be reached at 898-6333. Tickets can be purchased for $25 Premium, $20 Adult, $18 Senior and $16 Student/Child.
For more information please visit the Web site.
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Award-winning Musical Comedy "Spelling Bee" comes to Laxson THIS WEDNESDAY, 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 this Wed., 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 spelling contest and twitchy teens delights with witty songs and solid punch lines, teaching various lessons about life, tough competition, the paints 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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Faculty/Staff Caregiver Support Group
Date: November 18, 2008 (changed from 2nd Tuesday, due to Veterans Day Holiday)
Time: 12:05pm - 12:55pm
Location: Selvester’s Cafe Room 104
Online registration is available for tomorrow’s session of the PASSAGES CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP. We welcome those new to caregiving, those who anticipate caregiving, and those for whom caregiving is already a way of life. You will find information, resources, encouragement, & answers to difficult questions. For more information about the group, please contact Melissa Jourdain at 898-6729.
To register visit the Web site, under Personal Development enroll online. If you encounter any technical problems, please email EHS or Clarice Reutlinger or call 898-4645.
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AB 540 Workshop, Dec. 5
AB540: Past, Present & Future
Friday, Dec. 5, 2008
10am to 12pm
Student Services Center 150
Join us for an important dialogue with colleagues about how to best support AB540 eligible students in their pursuit of a college education. This workshop will offer an opportunity to learn more about California’s AB540 law, including student eligibility and associated opportunities, challenges and resources.
Registration is required.
DEADLINE: Friday, Nov. 21, 2008. Space is limited.
Presenter: Alejandro S. Delgadillo, Associate Director of Admissions-Outreach, UC Merced.
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