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Office of Property Management Quarterly Tips
Does your Department want to dispose of assets that are no longer working or needed? In accordance with the State Administrative Manual and Property Management regulations, all State and Foundation assets must be disposed of through the Property Management Office. Do not think E-bay, Craigslist or the local paper — call the PMO and see how we can help you.
A big thanks to all departments for contributing to the completion of the State Capital Property Inventory within the 36 month cycle limit. We appreciate your assistance with this very important task.
Remember, if you have a University laptop computer, a copy of the Off-Campus Use of State Property form must be on file with the PMO. This includes all laptops, whether taken off Campus or if they never leave your office or department. If you have any questions, contact Jason or Erika at ext 5176.
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Summer Work-Study Information and Application Available Now
Departments that plan to hire students on Work-Study funds during Summer 2009: A Summer Work-Study information page and application are now available on the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office Web site, and may be downloaded from our Printable Forms. Students must be approved for Summer Work-Study prior to being paid from a Work-Study account. The application includes a section to be completed and signed by the Work-Study employer, as well as a section to be completed and signed by the student applicant. For additional information, call our office at 898-6451.
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Attention: Pennies Wanted
The First Year Experience Program will be hosting a fundraiser for the Pennies for Peace Project. This fundraiser will take place on April 16 from 5pm to 8pm at T. Tea Bar & Fusion Café. 20% of the proceeds made from your purchases will be contributed directly to the Pennies for Peace fundraiser. Please bring your friends and family to enjoy everything the Tea Bar has to offer, while contributing to a great cause. For more information please contact Samantha Solorzano at fye@csuchico.edu.
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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. Only State funds can be used to rent a vehicle using 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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Scholarships for Special Education Credential Candidates
The Special Education Program within the Department of Professional Studies in Education announces its 2009 scholarship award period. Qualified students seeking credentials as Education Specialists in Mild/Moderate Disabilities can receive federal stipends to support costs of fees, books and supplies. These scholarships, made possible by grants secured by the Program from the U.S. Department of Education, will be available through 2009.
Several pathways to the Education Specialist credential are available at CSU, Chico, including a regional internship program, an on-campus program, and the Concurrent Program that combines special education and elementary or secondary education in order to prepare teachers skilled in meeting the diverse needs of at-risk children and youth in the K-12 schools.
Further information about program prerequisites, advisement and the Special Education Minor can be found at the Web site.
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ChicoFest 2009, April 25-26
Saturday and Sunday, April 25 & 26
Solar Dedication & ChicoFest Celebration
Sierra Nevada, 1075 East 20th Street, Chico
The Institute for Sustainable Development at CSU, Chico in partnership with the City of Chico Public Forum on Sustainability and Sierra Nevada Brewing Company present a community festival with live music, food and fun. In addition to dedicating Sierra Nevada Brewing Company’s new 1.4 megawatt solar array, ChicoFest will celebrate community collaboration and local sustainability achievements in honor of Earth Day.
For more information and to see a list of other upcoming Earth Month events please visit our Web site.
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International Forum, April 7
Katherine Punteney will present: “Working in India: A Cross-Cultural Experience” on April 7 in Plumas 102 from 5pm - 6pm. Katherine Punteney managed international exchange programs for the Girl Scout World Association in India from 2002 to 2006. She will speak about Indian culture, her experiences working within another culture, the challenges of NGO work, and her many collaborations with local Indian social service organizations.
International Forum meets Tuesdays from 5pm - 6pm. The public is always welcome. For more information, please contact Tony Waters at 898-4145.
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Religious Studies Lecture Series, May 8
From Ali to Obama: Shifting Attitudes on Black Expression in Sport and Society
Dr. Vernon Andrews
May 8
Ayres 120
3pm - 4:30pm
This event is free and open to the public.
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Religious Studies Lecture Series, April 17
Reason and Revelation in Medieval Islam: The Case of al-Biruni
Dr. Mahan Mirza
April 17
3pm - 4pm
Ayres 106
This event is free and open to the public.
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University Awards Reception, April 22
Vice President for Student Affairs Drew Calandrella, the Student Activities Office, and the Associated Students invite the campus community to the 20th Annual University Awards Reception on Wed., April 22, 2009 from 3pm - 5pm in the BMU Auditorium. The event is free and the public is invited to attend.
This event honors student achievements in academics, leadership, athletic excellence and community service. The following awards will be presented:
• President’s Academic Award
• Glenn Kendall Public Service Award
• University Advisory Board Outstanding Student Service Award
• Chris Hilbert Outstanding CSU, Chico Friend Award
• Outstanding CAVE Volunteer Award
• CSU, Chico Outstanding Student Leader Award
• Bud Hanna and Richard Dahl Scholar Athlete Awards
In addition to student honors, an award will be given to an outstanding student organization advisor, and an individual or campus organization will be honored with the Enhancement of Multicultural Understanding Award.
For more information, contact Desiree Gonzalez in Student Activities, 898-3409.
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Adventure Outings: Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, April 9
Thurs., April 9
7pm - Doors open at 6:30pm
BMU Auditorium
Students: $6 / General: $8 At the door: $8 / $10
For more information call Adventure Outings (530) 898-4011.
Sponsored by CSU, Chico Recreational Sports & Mountain Sports. Enter the Raffle drawing to win prizes from local sponsors.
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Biology Seminar, TODAY
Please join us to hear our special guest speaker from UC Davis, Dr. Jean Burns, discuss “The Role of Phylogeny in Community Assembly and Biological Invasions”.
3:30 pm Holt 171 Free Refreshments
4:00 pm Holt 170 Seminar
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Vietnamese Film , "The Rebel"
Free Admission
Wed., April 8
7pm
HOLT 170
The Rebel takes place in French-occupied Vietnam in 1922—when French arrogance is at its most extreme and impoverished rebels run wild trying to win back their land through sabotage, civil disobedience, and assassinations. A fast-paced action flick that brings Vietnam’s martial arts to the world stage. A must see.
For more information contact the Southeast Asian Students Association (SEASA) at chicoseasa@yahoo.com.
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CELT Workshop on New Technology
The last of the CELT Workshop Series on Faculty Development next week will feature:
New Technologies — options for educational innovation.
Wed., 12pm - 1pm, MLIB 002
Thur., 12pm -1pm, MLIB 002 (repeat)
Friday, 12pm - 1pm, MLIB 002, Brown bag discussion
Presented by Peter DiFalco, Laura Sederberg, Ann Steckel, and Claudine Franquet.
Learn, explore, and discuss the application of new technologies in your classroom and online to engage students.
For more information, and to register, visit the Web site.
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