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News Release: Sixth Annual Alumni Spring Tri-Tip Barbeque in May
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 7, 2009
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260
Shari Maurseth
Alumni and Parent Relations
530-898-6472
Sixth Annual Alumni Spring Tri-Tip Barbeque in May
Join the Chico Chapter of the Chico State Alumni Association at their sixth annual Spring Tri-Tip Barbeque. The barbeque will take place on Thursday, May 7, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Yolo Lawn, located behind Shurmer Gym on the CSU, Chico campus.
Tickets are $8 per person or $15 for two. Sponsorship opportunities are available for a minimum of $100 each. Participants will have the opportunity to meet fellow Chico-area alumni and friends. Guests can purchase hourly parking permits from the 2nd/Normal Lot, Stadium Lot, or the Parking Structure. Permits are $1 per hour (up to four hours) or $5 for the entire day. These permits allow parking in any “G” stall on campus
The complete news release is available online.
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News Release: University Hosts All Majors Career and Internship Fair
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 6, 2009
CONTACT: Joe Wills
Tel: 530-898-4143
University Hosts All Majors Career and Internship Fair
The CSU, Chico Career Center will host its spring All Majors Career and Internship Fair on Thursday, April 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in CSU, Chico’s BMU Auditorium.
Attendees such as HP, Hyatt, Peace Corps, US Forest Service and Lilly USA (pharmaceuticals) will have contact with a variety of students from across campus seeking internships and full-time positions.
“Career fairs at Chico State continue to be strong, even in light of the extremely challenging economic times,” said Career Center Director Jamie Starmer. “Students continue to make significant professional contacts at our career fairs, which directly lead to professional jobs and internships.”
The complete news release is available online.
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Summer Registration Is Open
Students can now register for summer term. The summer schedule has been available for some time, and can be searched by session dates. Many new summer courses are now delivered online to allow students greater flexibility. The fee structure in effect this year reflects part-time (0 - 6 units) and full-time (6+ units). This is a departure from previous summers where a per-unit fee was charged to students enrolled in fewer than 6 units. The summer fee schedule is available on-line through Student Financial Services. The summer fee payment deadline is May 21, 2009. Some financial aid is available for students who qualify and have registered for summer courses.
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Transportation Demand Management Plan
This is the final week to submit your comments on the University’s Draft Transportation Demand Management Plan (Draft TDM). If you were unable to make last week’s presentation you can review the information at the Web site.
Please take a moment to review this important information about a multitude of transportation subjects and how they relate to the campus; let us know what is important to you.
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who was able to attend the Draft TDM meeting and your valued input.
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Campus Blood Drive, April 8
Stop by the Campus Blood Drive scheduled Wed., April 8, from 10am - 4pm in the Bell Memorial Auditorium. The CSU, Chico Women’s Rugby Club will assist you with check-in. In order to donate, please bring a photo ID or donor card, and remember to eat and drink plenty of fluids prior to donating. Participants must weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be generally healthy. Please allow one hour for the donation process.
Appointments can be made by calling the Staff Council office, 898-6156. Walk-ins are welcome. Questions should be directed to the Staff Council office. All participants will receive a coupon for a free pint of Baskins-Robbins Ice Cream.
Date: Wed., April 8
Location: BMU Auditorium
Time: 10am - 4pm
Appointments: 898-6156
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Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is Hiring Paraprofessional Advisors
The success of the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is largely due to the students that work in our office. EOP values its student employees and provides opportunities for professional growth We are currently hiring paraprofessional Advisors for the 2009-2010 academic year and applications are due Tues., April 14.
The paraprofessional advisor works directly with students participating in the EOP First Year Experience to help them transition to college life. These duties include academic advising, co-leading university life workshops, and organizing cultural activities for the students. The paraprofessional advisor has the opportunity to be a great role model to new students.
For complete job description and application please visit the Web site.
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Yard Sale to Benefit Non-Profit Organizations, April 17-18
University Housing and Food Service, in partnership with Greek Life, are sponsoring a Yard Sale Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18 at Selvester’s Cafe from 8am - 5pm. All proceeds received from the sales will go to two non-profit organizations - Up ‘til Dawn and Pennies for Peace. Items that are not sold will be donated to local charities. Items being sold will range from shoes and clothes to electronics and other household items. For more information please contact Hemlata Jhaveri, x6325.
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Museum WithOut Walls (MWOW) Continues Tomorrow
The Gateway Science Museum (formerly the Northern California Natural History Museum) continues its lecture series, Museum WithOut Walls (MWOW) tomorrow evening. Please join us to hear Dr. Karin Hoover, Associate Professor, Geological and Environmental Sciences, discuss the Problems and Progress of Chico’s Groundwater.
The MWOW series is held each Wednesday in April, beginning at 7:30pm, at the CARD Center on Vallombrosa Avenue. Suggested donation of $3 per adult; students are free with ID. More information available: www.gatewayscience.org.
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Career Center - All Majors Career Fair, April 16
The CSU, Chico Career Center will host its spring All Majors Career Fair, featuring careers and internships, on Thursday, April 16, 2009 from 10am to 2pm in the BMU Auditorium.
Attendees such as HP, Hyatt, Peace Corps, US Forest Service, Lilly USA (pharmaceuticals) will have contact with a variety of students from across campus seeking internships and full-time positions.
“Career Fairs at Chico State continue to be strong, even in light of the extremely challenging economic times,” said Career Center Director Jamie Starmer. “Students continue to make significant professional contacts at our career fairs, which directly lead to professional jobs and internships.”
Starmer said he expects approximately 50 employers and 1,000 students to attend the fair. For more information contact the CSU, Chico Career Center at (530) 898-5253.
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College of ECC Lunch Bag Lecture Series, April 8
Please bring your lunch and join the faculty, Staff, and students of the College of ECC for presentations of research and special projects.
Wed., April 8
12pm - 1pm
O’Connell 254
Elissa Shaner will present “Clickers”: Student Response Systems for Higher Education and Sean Jackson and the Concrete Canoe Team will present their Civil Engineering project.
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Interested in an International Career?
Come hear about Katherine Punteney’s experiences and how she made it happen. She will be giving a presentation followed by time for Q&A.
International Career Series: Katherine Punteney
April 9, 6pm - 7pm
SSC 150
Presented by UNITE: Universal Networks in Travel and Education
Katherine has been working as an international student advisor at CSU, Chico since 2006. Prior to that, she worked in India for four years running international exchange programs for the Girl Scouts, and in Japan for three years teaching English. She holds a Master’s degree in International Education. Katherine will share with you her experiences and advice on how to get into the field of international exchange management.
Send UNITE an email to join our mailing list or ask questions at chicounite@gmail.com.
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Relay for Life Team: Cancer Society Fundraiser at Tea Bar, TONIGHT
The University Relay For Life team is holding a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society tonight, 5pm - 8pm at Tea Bar and Fusion Café, 250 Vallombrosa. Live music will be provided by Chris Kelly. For every purchase the café will donate 20 percent to cancer research, services, and education.
The café offers hot, iced, steamed, and sparkling teas, and rice and salad bowls and wraps.
The relay team of 21 staff members have already raised $14,000 toward their goal of more than $20,000. Team members are also taking donations, selling raffle tickets, and luminaria candle sponsorships in honor or memory of a loved one. The Relay for Life is April 25 and 26 at Pleasant Valley High School.
For more information e-mail parmocido@csuchico.edu or see the Web site.
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Nobel Peace Prize Winning Economist to Speak on Climate Change
Thursday April 16
6:30pm
Ayres 106
Jason Shogren is the Strook Professor of Natural Resource Conservation and Management and Professor of Economics at the University of Wyoming. His research examines the behavioral underpinnings of public policy, especially for environmental and natural resources. He will be speaking on the “Political Economy of Climate Change.”
Professor Shogren served as the White House senior economist for environmental and natural resource policy, Council of Economic Advisors in 1997. He is also among the elite group of scientists sharing the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize with former Vice President Al Gore.
Sponsored by the Economics Dept. & the College of Behavioral & Social Sciences.
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Humanities Center Tertulia: "Beauty in the Cloister: Viewing in a Monastic Utopia," April 23
Humanities Center Thursday Tertulia
April 23, 4pm - 5:30pm, Trinity 126
“Beauty in the Cloister: Viewing in a Monastic Utopia”*
Kyle Killian, Art History and Archaeology, Columbia University
This presentation will look at some medieval theories about beauty with a focus on the discussion between Abbot Suger of St. Denis and Saint Bernard of Clairvaux about the place and nature of beauty in the cloister.
Call Troy Jollimore for information, x5122.
*Part of the Humanities Center’s Year-long theme, “Regarding beauty.”
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Student Employee of The Year Recognition, April 15
The Selection Committee for the Student Employee of The Year recognition program is pleased to announce the 2008-2009 nominees. These students are being recognized for their outstanding contribution to their respective departments and to the university. The Student Employee of the year will receive a $500 award in recognition of their service. Please join us in recognizing these outstanding student employees on Wed., April 15 on the Rose Garden lawn from 12pm - 1pm when this year’s recipient is announced.
Name / Department
Lindsay Burt / College of Behavioral & Social Science
Jennifer Cissell / Risk Management & Vice Pres. For Bus. & Fin
Michael Commons / Geography & Planning
Paul Hoerman / Regional & Cont’ Education
Vicky Holcomb / Regional & Cont’ Education
Kyle Hughes / AS Adventure Outings
Nhu Huynh / Student Learning Center
Cody Johns / Staff HR Management
Sushant Koyate / Student Health Services
Lisa McWhorter / Student Activities
Christina Meza / Regional & Cont’ Education
James Page / Information Resources & Security
Prassad Patkar / Disability Support Services
Amanda Raynor / Liberal Studies Advising
Eileen Reyes / Health & Community Services
Crystal Spessard / Biological Sciences
Evangeline Treadway / Campus Alcohol & Drug Education Ctr.
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TLP Workshops and Presentations on "Clickers"
TLP wants to let you know about events happening this week with regards to “Clickers.” We have a few special trainings and a TILT Presentation. If you can share this information with your department and others we would appreciate your help. We hope to see you at one of these lively sessions. Here are the details:
Tues., April 7
2:30pm - 3:30pm in MLIB 002
“Open Q&A: What questions do you have??” Come get them answered. Presenter, Elissa Shaner from Turning Technologies.
Tues., April 7
4pm - 5pm in MLIB 031
“Clickers - Engage Your Classroom”
Learn what is necessary to add TurningPoint student response systems to your classes. We’ll cover how to access the software and give an introduction to polling, participant lists, and reporting. We’ll discuss best practices and things to consider when implementing clickers. Presenter, Elissa Shaner from Turning Technologies.
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