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User Services IT Training Courses for April
User Services is offering the following training classes for faculty and staff:
Wed., April 22 3pm - 4pm
10 Introduction to Office with Outlook
MLIB 457
Fri., April 24 1:30pm - 4pm
5 CMS - HR: Time and Labor - Student Payroll
MLIB 457
Tue., April 28 10am -11am
3 Outlook 2007 Calendaring
MLIB 457
Please visit the Web site for course descriptions and to sign up for these classes.
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Fifteenth Annual CELT Conference - Submit Your Proposal Now
Please consider contributing to the Fifteenth Annual Conference on Learning and Teaching, Oct. 7-9. Sharing your innovative teaching methods and ideas with colleagues benefits the university and promotes the quality of learning environments on our campus.
Submit your proposal for the CSU, Chico Fifteenth Annual Conference on Learning and Teaching, Oct. 7-9.
The CELT conference theme Change, Continuity and Collaboration encourages proposals that address elements of the academy that should be protected, maintained, eliminated, updated, or improved through collaborative efforts.
The conference will have strands in the following areas:
• Course Transformation
• Teacher/Scholar Model—How you bring your research/creativity into the classroom
• Teaching Techniques and Classroom Management
• Strategic Priority of Internationalization
• Sustainability in the 21st Century
• Using Technology to Enhance Student Learning
• College or Department-Specific Topics
• General: Any topic related to learning and teaching
CELT is also looking for discussion coordinators to help organize interdisciplinary panel presentations or workshops.
DEADLINE - 5pm on May 8
Download CFP from the Web site.
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Student Loan Exit Interview Required for Departing Federal Loan Recipients
If you received a Direct and/or Perkins 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 if you do not complete the online exits.
If you received a Perkins Loan in addition to your Direct Loan, separate interviews are required for each, contact the Student Financial Services Office on campus at 530-898-6083 to arrange for an on-line Perkins Loan Exit Interview. The Perkins Loan Exit Interview needs to be initiated by campus staff at our Perkins Loan Servicer’s web site, www.ecsi.net. Our staff will also provide you with on-line access instructions.
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Chico State Celebrates Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
Chico State Celebrates Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.
For more information, please contact the Office of Diversity at 530-898-4764.
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Rescheduled for September: CELT/CAPE Forum on Academic Integrity
Please be advised that this lecture has been rescheduled for September. Watch announcements in September for the reschedule day and time.
There will be a panel discussion about academic integrity. The purpose of the forum is to generate a discussion with the audience on plagiarism and misuse of information — how the issue is perceived by students and faculty, how to improve education about it, and the adjudication of violations.
In planning this forum, it was mentioned that foreign students often have a much different perspective about the appropriate use of resources. For example, it was commented that in some Asian countries it is considered a complement to extract other people’s writings word-for-word. As a participant in the effort toward campus internationalization, your participation would be very welcome. Please also encourage your students to attend and participate in this important discussion.
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Ellen Deering Endowment Fund, Call for Proposals for 2009/2010
In the late 1970’s, Ellen Deering established an endowment as a memorial to the C.E. Deering family. Her intent was to support research projects about the history of Northeastern California and the history of CSU, Chico, particularly the development and organization of the University Archives. Mrs. Deering required that copies of all projects funded from the Endowment be deposited in Meriam Library Special Collections.
Proposals for the 2009/10 competition should be sent to Carolyn Dusenbury/Deering Endowment Project Director/Meriam Library/CSU, Chico/Chico, CA 95929-0295. Applications must be received by or postmarked on May 1, 2009.
Proposals are reviewed by the Ellen Deering Committee. Successful applicants will be notified by June 15, 2009.
For Deering Endowment Fund information and guidelines, please contact Carolyn Dusenbury.
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CSU, Chico Superior Ag/Tri Counties Bank Golf Classic
Spring is upon us, and in the North State, that means it is time to sign up for the CSU, Chico Superior Ag/Tri Counties Bank Golf Classic. The College of Agriculture is pleased to announce that Tri Counties Bank is the major sponsor for the 2009 Golf Classic.
The golf classic, scheduled for Monday, June 8, at Butte Creek Country Club, is the premiere fund-raising event for the College of Agriculture. This event raises more than $40,000 annually for the College of Agriculture and helps support scholarships and other student-related programs.
This popular golf classic fills up fast, and the player list is almost full, but there are still opportunities to help ensure this event is a success. Individuals and businesses choosing to sponsor the golf tournament will help the future leaders of the state’s agricultural industry and enhance visibility in the agricultural sector as well as qualify for a tax deduction. The participants represent several commodities and some of the most prominent producers and agribusiness companies in the North State. There are many different sponsorship options available. Cash donations are also welcome.
For more information visit the Web site.
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Nursing Raffle Ticket Fund Raiser for Children in Kenya Africa
In Kenya, 98 children die everyday from malaria. Members of Kappa Omicron Nursing Honor Society and the California Nursing Student Association are selling raffle tickets. The money raised will buy mosquito nets for children in Kenya, which will help to prevent malaria. You could win a 42 inch plasma flat screen television or a one year family/individual membership to Fit One Fitness Center.
Tickets cost $5.00 each, 5 for $20.00, or 12 for $50.00. The drawing will be held May 3 and you don’t need to be present to win. For tickets call Janelle Gardner at 898-6428, Peggy Rowberg at 898-3493, or go by the Nursing Office at 369 Holt Hall.
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Buyback Alerts - ÂNew Feature from the Associated Students Bookstore
Now students can set-up Buyback Alerts for all of their textbooks. A feature of our new Web site now allows us to send out Buyback Alerts via e-mail of students’ current booklist. Not only does the e-mail alert them to the books being bought back, but the price and quantity as well. Students will need to visit us at asbookstore.com to set-up their Buyback Alerts. If they purchased their textbooks through our Textlink program, their book list has already been set up. If you have any questions, please contact 898-6844.
Students will receive this same email via student announcements.
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Faculty-Staff Alumni Appreciation Event, April 21
Are you a Chico State grad and work on campus as faculty or staff? If so, join us for the Second Annual Chico State Faculty and Staff Alumni Appreciation Event on Tues., April 21, from 9am - 11am at Sapp Hall. In addition to celebrating our alumni we will also be celebrating the 125th Birthday of Ella Caroline Sapp Hall complete with cupcakes and punch. Wear your Chico State gear and pose for a group photo in front of this historic building at 10:15am. The first 300 attendees will also receive a commemorative Sapp Hall giveaway. Go to the Web site for more information and please RSVP to alumni@csuchico.edu.
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Joe Craven and Laura Love/Orville Johnson in Harlen Adams, April 30
Chico Performances and Enloe Medical Center are presenting multi-instrumentalist Joe Craven, folk-funk bass musician Laura Love & guitar master Orville Johnson, in an evening of diverse musical talents on Thurs., April 30, at 7:30pm in the Harlen Adams Theatre on the CSU, Chico campus.
Multi-instrumentalist Joe Craven (mandolin, guitar, violin, and percussion, among other things) was a member of the David Grisman Quintet for 15 years. Truly a musical virtuoso, Joe has played with Jerry Garcia, David Lindley, Alison Brown, and dozens more. The north state’s favorite folk-funk bass player Laura Love will be joined by guitar master Orville Johnson to explore old-timey music, Negro spirituals and good ol’ funk n’ roll. This performance is sponsored, in part, by Enloe Medical Center, reflecting the Planetree philosophy that the arts and community are important aspects of a healing environment for everyone.
Tickets cost $18 Premium, $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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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 on promoting diversity in education.
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Opera Workshop's "Fairy Tales" Concert, April 22 & 23
Wed., April 22 & Thurs., April 23 at 7:30pm
Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall
Enjoy selections from the old favorite, “The Fairy Queen,” and a special one act, “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” by American composer Douglas Moore. This piece delights children with a humorous tale about vanity, greed, and the search for the perfect royal suit of clothes.
Tickets available at the University Box Office, 898-6333.
More information is available at the Web site.
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April 25 "Ramparts" Band Concert to Feature Civil War-era "Coded Song"
CSU, Chico’s School of the Arts presents Ramparts, the annual spring band concert featuring the CSU, Chico Wind Ensemble, Sat.,, April 25 at 7:30pm in Harlen Adams Theatre.
The Wind Ensemble, directed by Royce S. Tevis, Department of Music faculty member, will be joined during the concert by several other student ensembles — the Beans and Rice Experiement, a jazz combo; and the Windsperation Duo, a flute and harp group.
Works performed during Ramparts will include “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot,” by Steven Rouse and “Fandango” by Joseph Turin. “Fandango” will feature Ayako Nakamura on the trumpet and Laura Antonius on the trombone.
“Swing Low, Sweet Chariot,” which is considered a “coded song,” is one of a handful of Civil War-era spirituals that refer directly to the “underground railroad” - an escape route for slaves in the south. A personal favorite spiritual of underground railroad “conductor” Harriet Tubman, many of the code words in this piece refer to escape from slavery.
Tickets: University Box Office, 898-6333.
More information is available on the Web site.
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Purchase Tickets Now for Best Seats to 2009 Spring Musical, "Crazy for You"
For best seats purchase tickets now to CSU, Chico’s 2009 Spring Musical — an MGM/1940’s-style production of the Tony Award-winning, “Crazy for You.”
This family friendly musical directed by Michael Mazur of the Department of Theatre will have gorgeous costumes, beautiful sets, wonderful dance numbers and a big band orchestra conducted by Kyle Wiley Pickett, director of the North State Symphony.
Don’t miss this grand scale production of “Crazy for You,” featuring the music of George and Ira Gershwin, May 6-10 in Laxson Auditorium.
Tickets: University Box Office, 898-6333.
More information available on the Web site.
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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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Explore the World on a Shoestring Budget: Financial Aid
Monday, April 20
Explore the World on a Shoestring Budget: Financial Aid
Find out tips and secrets about financing your time abroad
Presenter: Casey Dinsmore, Financial Aid Adviser
Student Services Center 150 from 5pm - 6:30pm
Tuesday, April 21
Study Abroad Fair
Free Speech Area from 10am - 2pm
Lost in Translation: Celebrating Culture Through Photography
A picture is worth a thousand words … especially when you are capturing a foreign culture on film. See student photos and hear their interpretations of culture as depicted by their art. Photos will be used as a starting point for telling stories of learning to live in a new culture, while maintaining a sense of humor.
Presenter: Tasha Dev, Study Abroad Coordinator with a student panel
Student Services Center 150 from 6pm - 7:30pm
Read more at the Web site.
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College of Natural Sciences' 5th Annual Research Symposium, April 21
The College of Natural Sciences’ Poster Session Committee cordially invites you to drop by the 5th Annual Research Symposium tomorrow, April 21in 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 to 2:30pm, and the People’s Choice Awards will be announced beginning at 3pm.
For more information, visit the Web site.
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Wildcats, Redwoods and Buried Treasure: History Tour and Arboretum Tour, April 22
Know about Chico’s brush with real wildcats as mascots? Know what’s buried in all those time capsules? Know why campus has so many large and varied trees? Answers to these and other questions will be part of Founders Week’s annual campus History Tour and the Arboretum Tour 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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CSU, Chico Research Foundation Position Openings
The CSU, Chico Research Foundation has the following position openings:
PROJECT MANAGER - BROADBAND
Center for Economic Development
Closes: 5/01/09, 5pm
STUDENT ASSISTANT
Foundation Administration Office
Open Until Filled
SIMULATION TECHNICIAN
School of Nursing
Closes: 4/24/09, 5pm
INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST
Passages
Closes: 4/24/ 09, 5pm
STUDENT CALLER
Chico State Calling Center
Open Until Filled
Complete descriptions of responsibilities, requirements & application materials are available online or by mail: CSU, Chico Research Foundation, Building 25, CSU, Chico, Chico, CA 95929-0246, or in person: 25 Main St. Second Floor Suite 203, Chico Phone: 530-898-6811 AA/EOE
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CSU, Chico - Recruitments/Tenure Track & Temporary Faculty
Tenure Track Recruitments
For description view CSU Careers at the Web site:
• ECC Electrical & Computer Engineering - Assistant Professor
• ECC Dept. of Construction Management - Temporary Full-Time Faculty Positions
Temporary Faculty Recruitments
For description view CSU Careers at the Web site:
• ECC - College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management (FTT)
• HFA - College of Humanities and Fine Arts (PT Pool)
• NC - College of Natural Sciences (PT Pool)
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CSU, Chico Staff Vacancies - Week of April 20, 2009
Closing the Week of 4/20/09:
(09-0027) ASA II (Calling Center Coordinator)
CSCC/UA
Closes: 4/20/09
(09-0025) AIR CONDITIONING / REFRIGERATION MECHANIC (On Campus Only)
UHFS
Closes: 4/20/09
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(09-0033) ASSISTANT DIR of ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY PLANNING and SUPPORT (Admin I)
ETPS
Open until filled; application review: 5/4/09
(09-0029) STOREKEEPER I (Leave Replacement)
FMS
Closes: 4/27/09
(09-0028) ASC I (Communications Service Representative)
TSRV
Closes: 4/27/09
(09-0026) MANAGER, POST AWARD ADMINISTRATION (Administrator I)
RESP
Open until filled; application review: 4/20/09
(09-0024) ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER (Administrator I)
FCP
Open until filled; application review: 4/20/09
(09-0023) INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGER (Administrator I)
ISEC
Open until filled; application review: 4/6/09
(09-0020) ANALYST / PROGRAMMER - CAREER LEVEL
DATA
Open until filled; application review: 3/23/09
(09-0016) ANALYST/PROGRAMMER-CAREER LEVEL
EAPP
Open until filled; application review: 3/16/09
(09-0015) LVN
SHS
Open until filled; application review: 3/23/09
(09-0014) PHARMACIST I
SHS
Open until filled; application review: 3/23/09
(09-0013) CHIEF STAFF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER (Administrator III)
SHRM
Open until filled; application review: 3/9/09
(09-0012) SSP III (Residence Community Coordinator)
UHFS
Open until filled; application review: 3/16/09
(09-0011) SSP II (Assistant Residence Community Coordinator)
UHFS
Open until filled; application review: 3/16/09
(09-0006) MANAGER OF BUILDING AND MECHANICAL TRADES (Administrator I)
FMS
Open until filled; application review: 1/7/09
(09-0004) DIRECTOR OF FMS (Administrator III)
FMS
Open until filled; application review: 1/7/09
(09-0003) EXECUTIVE DEAN AND DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES PLANNING (Administrator III)
VPBF
Open until filled; application review: 1/20/09
(08-0039) SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER-Hourly
DSS
Open until filled; application review: 6/2/08
Job announcements are on the Web site.
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Defensive Driver Training, April 21
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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