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News Release: Nobel Prize-Winning Economist to Speak on Climate Change

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 14, 2009
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260

Nobel Prize-Winning Economist to Speak on Climate Change

Economist and author Jason Shogren, one of the scientists sharing the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize with former Vice President Al Gore, will speak this Thursday, April 16, at 6:30 p.m. in Ayres 106, on the California State University, Chico campus.

Shogren is the Stroock Professor of Natural Resource Conservation and Management in the Department of Economics and Finance at the University of Wyoming. His research examines the behavioral underpinnings of public policy, especially for environmental and natural resources.

Shogren is the editor of “Resources and Energy Economics,” a foreign member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and a former senior economist for environmental and natural resource policy at the White House (1997).

The complete news release is available online.

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News Release: University Housing and Greek Life Help Campus Recycle and Raise Money for Charities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 14, 2009
CONTACT: Joe Wills
Tel: 530-898-4143
Kristopher Disharoon,
University Housing and Food Service
530-898-6325

University Housing and Greek Life Help Campus Recycle and Raise Money for Charities

To reduce the amount of reusable items discarded over the course of the year, University Housing and Food Service, residence hall councils and Greek Life are hosting the Yours, Mine, Ours Yard Sale Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Selvester’s Café (just north of Kendall Hall).

All proceeds will be contributed to two nonprofit organizations: Up ‘Til Dawn and Pennies for Peace. Unsold items will be donated to a local group.

Members of the campus community and area residents are invited to the event.

The complete news release is available online.

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College of Agriculture Launches New Web Site

The College of Agriculture is pleased to unveil its new Web site. The new design features improved navigation for our various audiences including prospective students, current students, and alumni. Please redirect any bookmarks or links to the new address.

Please send any comments or questions to Sarah DeForest.

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Call for Nominations, 4th Annual Conversations on Diversity Achievement Awards

Nomination Guidelines: Nominations can originate from any CSU, Chico faculty, staff member, student, alumni or community member. Please provide a brief rationale for your nomination, such as relevant activities that promote diversity.

Selection Process: Recipients will be selected by the Conversations on Diversity committee based on his/her/their commitment to diversity.

Presentation of Awards: Awards will be presented at the Conversations on Diversity Achievement Awards and Reception on Wed., April 29 at 12pm in BMU 210.

Deadline: Nominations must be submitted no later than Wed., April 15, 2009 to Tray Robinson - Office of Diversity - Kendall Hall 110 - zip 125. If you have any questions, contact Tray Robinson by email or by phone at x4764.

A complete list of the awards and last year’s recipients is available online.

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State Travel Direct Deposit Program

State Travel Accounting is pleased to offer the Direct Deposit Program to CSU, Chico travelers. This program is available to all state-funded travel processed through the State Travel Accounting office. Individuals wishing to enroll in the Direct Deposit Program must complete a Travel Accounting Direct Deposit Enrollment Authorization Form available online at the Web site under forms, or at the Travel Accounting Office, Kendall Hall, Room 210. Carefully read the direct deposit information before deciding to enroll. If you have any questions please contact Pat Heath at extension 5766.

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GE Design Team Announces New Round of Consultation

The GE Design Team is encouraging further input from faculty, staff, students and administrators regarding the re-visioning of general education on our campus. Please go to the GE Design Team web page to review a revised statement of Mission and Values, as well as to access a Checklist of Design Features being considered for the new GE program on our campus. The Design team welcomes input on the Mission and Values and these design features. Suggestions can be mailed to gedesignteam@csuchico.edu or discussed with any GE Design Team member. Also, the Design Team will no longer be holding open office hours in SSC 466.

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Coordinator Opening at the Campus Wellness Center

The Wellness Center would like to announce the opening of one coordinator position for the 2009-2010 academic year. This is a paid internship that will increase organizational skills and leadership abilities. It is an excellent opportunity to gain experience for graduate school or the world of work.

Please share this information with your students. Students can get more information or pick up an application in Student Services Center 430 or download a copy from the Web site. If you have any questions or comments please contact us at The Campus Wellness Center: 898-4697 or by email. Thank you for passing this information on to your students.

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Internship Opening at the Campus Wellness Center

The Wellness Center would like to announce the opening internship positions for the Fall 2009 semester. This internship is a great opportunity for students of all majors to gain significant experience in program development, outreach, and presentation skills.

Intern benefits include:

• Units for your major
• Develop knowledge of the 8 areas of wellness
• Opportunities to develop job skills in a professional work environment
• Public speaking experience
• Workshop development and presentation skills
• Increased teamwork and leadership abilities
• Resume builder with networking opportunities

Internship responsibilities include:

• Peer education on wellness related topics
• 10 hours a week staffing the Wellness Center
• Staffing wellness tables at special events
• Promoting the Wellness Center events (writing PSA’s, designing flyers,
making classroom announcements)
• Attendance at Campus Wellness forums and special events

Please share this information with your students. Students can pick up an application in Student Services Center 430 or download a copy at the Web site. Applications are due April 29 by 5pm. If you have any questions or comments please contact The Wellness Center at 898-4697. Thank you very much for your time and for passing this information on to your students.

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First and Orange Parking Lot

The First and Orange Parking Lot by the railroad tracks recently had signage updated to reflect the current parking enforcement hours until 10pm. In order to provide adequate notice to this change, full enforcement will not began until Mon., April 20, 2009 at 7:30am. Warnings will be issued throughout the week.

If you have any questions regarding this change please contact University Police Parking at 898-4809.

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Digital Print Media - Laxson Gallery

The Department of Art & Art History Presents:

Digital Print Media
Student Works from Electronic Art and Photography
Laxson Fine Arts Gallery - Laxson 203
April 13 - May 15
Reception: May 14, 5pm - 7pm

Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday, 11am - 4pm

This exhibition is funded by Student Instructionally Related Activities Fees.

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Professional MBA Information Sessions - April 23 in Chico and April 30 in Redding

The College of Business and Continuing Education, in partnership with Shasta College, will host Information Sessions in Chico and Redding to advise potential applicants for the Professional Master of Business Administration program.

â–º Chico: Thurs., April 23, 2009
6pm - 7:30pm at the Continuing Education classroom (CE107)
â–º Redding: Thurs., April 30, 2009
6pm - 7:30pm at Shasta College University Center (room 8113) in downtown Redding

Interested Professional MBA candidates who want to attend an information session are asked to RSVP by calling Continuing Education, 530-898-6105, or by e-mailing their contact information. For more information please visit the Web site.

Please forward this information to those who will benefit from this opportunity.

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Guest Speaker: Career Opportunities in the Recycling Industry, April 15

Robert Hilton, Co-Founder of HF&H Consultants will be visiting Chico State on Wed., April 15 in BMU 304 at noon. Robert will be sharing his experiences in the waste management industry. HF&H is a highly respected and successful consulting firm that works on municipal and local government contracts for recycling. This is an opportunity for students to learn about careers in the recycling industry. For more information, contact AS Recycling at 898-5033.

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College of ECC Lunch Bag Lecture Series, April 15

Wed., April 15
12pm - 1pm
O’Connell 254

Albert Richardson will present “Progress, Results, and Future grants prospects, on the current FIPSE four-year (2007-2011), $200,000 grant for developing and implementing a US-Canada-Mexico Engineering Student and Faculty Mobility Exchanges and Collaborative Projects.”

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Conversations on Diversity, "White Privilege and the Politics of Identity," April 15

Facilitators: Jill Swiencicki and Chris Fosen, Professors of English

Whiteness is a racial category that has great meaning in terms of granting social power, privilege, and legitimacy to those who are recognized as part of that category. In this presentation, Fosen and Swiencicki will talk about the history of the category “white” in the U.S., about the assumptions behind the term, and the way it structures social and political beliefs, values, and practices. They will ground these analyses in specific examples from the 2008 Presidential election, arguing that whiteness, even in 2009, still functions to legitimate racist ideas, promote “unqualified birdbrains,” and prevent new structures for social equality from emerging.

BMU 210 from 12pm - 1pm and snacks will be provided.

For more information, please contact the Office of Diversity at 530-898-4764.

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Leadership and Success Conference

Wed., April 29, 2009
BMU Auditorium
8am - 5pm
Conference Fee $12
Sponsored by the National Society of Leadership and Success (Sigma Alpha Pi) and the Cross-Cultural Leadership Center

A variety of successful local business owners, community leaders, and respected academics will share their experiences in world of leadership and their journey to success. This day-long conference is an opportunity for Chico State students to learn, listen, engage, and discuss insights to student leadership. Through workshops, panels, and energizing discussion groups, our goal is to equip you with knowledge, inspiration and motivation to maximize your potential and lead successfully.

To participate, come by the Cross-Cultural Leadership Center and pick-up an application (Meriam Library 172, across from the BMU Marketplace). Submit the completed application form and conference fee to the Cross-Cultural Leadership Center by Monday, April 20.

Conference fee includes: Continental breakfast, lunch provided by the Madison Bear Garden and all conference materials.

Join us and network with other student leaders while learning more about leadership in our community.

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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 Allen Harthorn from the Friends of Butte Creek, discuss The Last Best Run of Wild Salmon. 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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Additional Tickets Available to a Live Video Broadcast of Greg Mortenson in the BMU, April 21

The Bell Memorial Union’s Auditorium will be hosting a live video feed of Greg Mortenson’s lecture beginning at 7pm on Tues., April 21. The live performance in Laxson Auditorium is sold out as is the live video feed in Harlan Adams Theatre, but this additional live video broadcast will allow more people to see his lecture in real time.

Tickets for this remote presentation in the BMU are required and are available at the University Box Office. The University Box Office is located on the corner of 2nd Street and Normal Avenue. Hours are 11am - 6pm, Monday - Friday, and 3pm - 6pm on Saturday. The Box Office is closed on Sundays.

Greg Mortenson is the author of Three Cups of Tea, this year’s Book in Common at Chico State. Several community and campus events have sprung up around his visit here, and his lecture will be a culmination of those events.

Tickets to this BMU broadcast are free, and are available on a first come-first served basis.

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What Happy People Know That You Don't - Presented by the Campus Wellness Center, April 15

Learning how to truly be happy is a valuable asset for students to possess. Topics such as: Does money make you happy? How much of your temperament is determined by genetics?

Lana McKnight from Chico State’s Counseling & Wellness Center, offers an entertaining and engaging look at what works and what doesn’t work when it comes to finding happiness in your life. Please encourage your students to come to this free presentation and pick up a few practical tips that they can use in their quest for a life well-lived. If you have any questions or comments please contact The Campus Wellness Center at Student Services Center 430 or 898-4697. Thank you so much for your support; it is much appreciated.

When: April 15, 5pm - 6pm
Where: Tehama 107

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Career Center - All Majors Career Fair, April 16

The Chico State Career Center will host its spring All Majors Career Fair, featuring careers and internships, on Thurs., April 16, 2009 from 10am to 2pm in the 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.”

Starmer said he expects approximately 50 employers and 1,000 students to attend the fair. For more information contact the Chico State Career Center at (530) 898-5253.

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Student Services Center Celebration, April 20

Faculty and staff are invited to attend the festive “Student Services Center Celebration,” on Mon., April 20 from 2pm - 5pm.

This event will feature short presentations, self-guided tours, light refreshments, entertainment, and prizes. Attendees will receive a Passport which will serve as a guide to the building. After receiving a “stamp” on each floor, attendees will be given a ticket to enter a drawing for prizes such as a Trek Allant Commuter Bicycle provided by North Rim Adventure Sports and a second generation 32 GB iPod Touch courtesy of the Associated Students and Pepsi. Drawing will take place at 4:45pm in the first floor lobby; not necessary to be present to win, one entry per person.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the Student Services Center building and the many student services it houses.

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Lecture: Promoting Diversity in Education, April 22

The College of Communication and Education invites all faculty, students, and staff to our Research Colloquium Wed., April 22 at 12pm in BMU 303. Dr. Susan Porter and Dr. Claudia Peralta-Nash (Department of Professional Studies in Education) will be speaking about promoting diversity in educational communities.

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CSU, Chico Warehouse Live Auction

The Office of Property Management at California State University, Chico, would like to invite you to our surplus property auction. Items include floor lamps, sofas, lounge chairs, lockers, desks, filing cabinets, bookshelves, chairs, tables, and much much more.

These items are cash only and payable at the time of purchase. Viewing hours are 11am to 12noon. The auction will begin promptly at 12:10pm on Tues., May 19, 2009, located at the Warehouse, 810 Oak Street, Suite 100, Chico. Be early as the auction moves fast.

At the time of purchase, you must provide a vehicle to take all items selected by 3pm. Items will not be held for later removal.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give the Office of Property Management a call at 898-6535 or 898-6559.

Please share this information with your student assistants, your family, and friends. We look forward to seeing you at the Auction.

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Natural Sciences Poster Session, April 21

The College of Natural Sciences’ Poster Session Committee cordially invites you to stop by the 5th Annual Research Symposium on Tues., April 21 in BMU 100. Posters will be displayed to showcase faculty, undergraduate and graduate level research projects, many of which have been or will be presented at national and international scientific meetings.

Please come any time between 9am and 3pm; student and faculty presenters will be present from 1pm - 2:30pm and the reception will start at 3pm.

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Student Employee of The Year Recognition, April 15

Reminder: Please join us in recognizing the outstanding Student employee of The Year nominees on Wed., April 15 on the Rose Garden lawn from 12pm to 1pm when this year’s recipient is announced.

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Campus History Tour and Arboretum Tour both next Wed., April 22

As an annual part of Founders Week, both the campus history tour and the arboretum tour will be next Wed., April 22, starting at the Kendall Lawn flag pole. The history tour is from 10am - 11am, with the arboretum tour following at 11am. Both involve a short walk around campus. Be prepared to learn lots of interesting information about Chico State, its history and the beautiful plants and trees that are part of campus. Everyone is invited to attend one or both tours by just coming to the Kendall Lawn flag pole at the starting times. Call 898-4143 for more information. For more on Founders Week, go to the Web site.

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Free Talk Thursday by World-renowned Artist Yuji Hiratsuka at The Turner

World-renowned artist Yuji Hiratsuka, professor of printmaking at Oregon State University, Corvallis, will be at The Janet Turner Print Museum Thurs., April 15 at 5pm to talk about printmaking. His talk is free and open to the public.

Professor Hiratsuka is visiting Chico to judge the annual Student Printmaking Exhibition at the Turner. He will select prints for the exhibition as well as award three purchase prizes for outstanding works. The prize-winning prints will become a permanent part of the Turner’s student printmakers collection.

Hiratsuka is a globally recognized artist. In the last four years, he has had 14 solo shows in the United States as well as solo shows in Bulgaria and Switzerland. Hiratsuka’s intaglio print “Deception” was included in the recent Turner exhibition “BARE, Women’s Images in Prints” and is part of the Turner’s permanent collection.

Be sure to visit the 14th Annual Student Printmaking Exhibition, April 23 through Mary 14 at the Janet Turner Print Museum’s new location in the Meriam Library. Museum hours are weekday, 11am to 4pm. For more information, please call 898-4476 or visit www.theturner.org.

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Wholesome Canned Food Drive, April 20 - May 1

OPT for Fit Kids is developing a “Food Closet” filled with whole grains, beans, and other healthy non-perishables to be distributed to needy families as they complete nutrition education sessions. Monthly educational sessions will include tips on budgeting, healthy shopping tours, and cooking classes, designed and presented by our qualified staff. Participants will be awarded a healthy food basket after each session. This will help families with the tools they need to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

All contributions you make will positively impact the families that OPT for Fit Kids serves. Please feel free to call me with any questions you may have. All donations can be dropped off at the OPT office located at 1311 Mangrove Ave., St B. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration of this request.

OPT for Fit Kids focuses of family lifestyle changes and is sponsored by the Center for Nutrition and Activity Promotion (CNAP). For more information please call our office at (530) 345-0678

Sponsored by the CSU, Chico Research Foundation CNAP program.

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CalPERS Coming to CSU, Chico

The CSU, Chico Benefits Office in conjunction with CalPERS will be sponsoring a retirement workshop for all CSU, Chico CalPERS Employees. Come learn more about your CalPERS benefits and the retirement process. This session has been designed with exclusive information in mind for the CSU employee.

When: Mon., May 4, 2009 1:30pm - 4pm (Question and Answer Session 4pm - 5pm)
Where: Performing Arts Center (PAC) 144
Who: Jean Ann Kirkpatrick, Retirement Program Specialist, CalPERS

Please visit the following Web site to register for the class, and follow these instructions:

1) Log in using your campus login and password.
2) In the upper black banner, click “Course Catalog”.
3) In the left navigation bar, click on the catalog “Human Resources (SHRM - Staff HR Mgmt)”.
4) In the left navigation bar, click “PBHRIS - CalPERS Retirement Workshop - CSU Specific”.
5) Click on the “Enroll” button directly under the workshop title at the top of the page.
6) Select the desired session and submit. (You must select a session to complete your enrollment for the workshop.)

Don’t miss this first-ever workshop - enroll early. If you have trouble registering, please email Jessica Post or call x6433.

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ANSE & Separation Clearance Procedures for Employees and Departments

REMINDER: Departments must complete the ANSE (Advance Notification of Separation of Employee) and Separation Clearance Form for faculty and/or staff separating from the university and/or department.

Employees must be cleared from all financial obligations and state-owned items (library books, keys, credit cards, laptops, cell phones, etc.) prior to receiving their final pay warrant. Employees should follow the instructions provided at the Web site to ensure they are cleared from all obligations before their separation from campus.

If you have any questions, please contact Kathleen Hillman, Financial Services at 5103.

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CSUEU April Lunch Meeting: Job Merging, April 15

Please remember to join us tomorrow, April 15, for a workshop by Jerry Saner, union steward from CSU, Humboldt and a member of the CSUEU Classification Committee. The title of this workshop is Job Merging. This will focus on several aspects of working in the CSU. We have often seen that our jobs “Creep” over time until we are doing the job of 1-1/2 staff and often of a higher classification. This is particularly evident now as departments reorganize when staff leave and are not replaced.

The CSUEU Classification Committee wants to raise employee awareness as to their rights and how to recognize and approach this issue, especially important in these difficult budget times.

This work shop is in Kendall 207/209 and will start at 11:30 and repeat until 2:00 pm to catch as many staff as possible over their lunches. Feel free to drop in and join the discussion. Bring your particular issues and questions and we will try to address them.

Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Darrell, USRV -0415, 530-898-3034.

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Excel II 2007 Workshops - Functions and Graphs

Student Computing is presenting these drop-in workshops this week:

Excel II 2007
Tues., April 14
12pm - 1pm MLIB 457

Excel II 2007
Wed., April 15
5pm - 6pm MLIB 457

Faculty and Staff as well as Students are welcome to attend. No sign-up is required - just drop-in.

The Excel II 2007workshop will use and build on many of the skills workshop attendees have learned in Excel I, such as, the worksheet, menus, keyboard, cells, formulas, functions and The Ribbon. Workshop attendees will plan, create, design and edit a chart using the Chart tool and Chart gallery. They will learn how to enhance a chart using titles, legends, annotations, arrows and WordArt. They will also learn how to save and print a chart.

For more information about Student Computing workshops visit the STCP Workshops Web site or contact Melinda Ferris, or 898-5008.

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Defensive Driver Training, April 15

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 the Web site and 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.

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