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News Release: Project "NEXT STEPS" Brings Expert in Academic Intervention to Chico
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 27, 2009
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260
Terri Davis,
Professional Studies in Education
(530) 898-5398
Project “NEXT STEPS” Brings Expert in Academic Intervention to Chico
Project NEXT STEPS, Special Education Credential Programs, California State University, Chico, is sponsoring the Sept. 3 and 4 visit of Donald Deshler, PhD, an expert on evidence-based practices that increase academic achievement in struggling students.
Special Education faculty and public school partners have been invited to attend a lecture on Thursday, Sept. 3, 1:30¬-3:30 p.m. in BMU 210 or a regionwide morning session, 8:30-11:30 a.m., at the Masonic Family Center on East Avenue in Chico.
Deshler is the Williamson Family Distinguished Professor of Special Education and the director of the Center for Research on Learning at the University of Kansas. He will talk about the center’s work that focuses on (1) the design and validation of interventions and technologies that enable struggling learners to meet state assessment standards, graduate and succeed in post-secondary settings; (2) strategies for restructuring secondary schools to improve literacy attainment; and (3) strategies for helping schools to sustain change initiatives.
The complete news release is available online.
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News Release: Engineering Students Design and Build Human Powered Vehicle
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 27, 2009
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260
Trevor Prater,
Public Relations Intern
The Institute for Sustainable Development
(530) 898-3333
Engineering Students Design and Build Human Powered Vehicle
In an effort to bring ecologically friendly modes of transportation to the Chico community, a team of eight mechanical engineering students have designed, built and tested a vehicle powered solely by human energy. The project was designed as a collaborative effort between the Mechanical Engineering Program and the Center for Entrepreneurship at California State University, Chico.
Supervised by faculty advisor Greg Watkins, the engineering team (composed of Lindsay Leahy, Jeff Croshal, Aaron Brooks, Josh Pasos, Brent Locklin, Thaddeus Barry, Kyle Hartlet and Stacey Cubillo) exhibited their prototype at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Human Powered Vehicle Competition in Portland, Ore., placing in the top three in vehicle design. At the competition the aerodynamically designed vehicle competed in speed and endurance tests and was judged in maneuverability, practicality and design efficiency.
Not exactly a bicycle, the Human Powered Utility Vehicle is fully enclosed and operates with two wheels in front and one in back. The operator uses a joystick in each hand to shift, brake and steer, while pedaling to provide energy.
The complete news release is available online.
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Chico Preview Day - Suspended
The Chico Preview Day event, originally scheduled for Oct. 24, has been suspended for this year. Given the budget situation, campus furlough schedule, and the University’s need to down-size enrollment, it was decided to suspend the event this year and put more focus on our spring yield event/reception to be held on April 10, 2010. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Wendy Needels at x4661.
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AS Sustainability Fund - Call for Proposals
The AS Sustainability Fund is seeking innovative proposals from students.
The fund currently has about $100,000 to allocate to student projects that advance sustainability on campus or in the community.
In order to be eligible to apply, students must be enrolled this semester and next semester, have a Project Advisor (faculty, staff, or community member) and attend one of the three mandatory workshops:
Fri., Sept 25 Workshop #1 noon - 1pm BMU 211
Thurs., Oct. 1 Workshop #2 12:30pm - 1:30pm BMU 211
Wed., Oct. 7 Workshop #3 4pm - 5pm BMU 211
The proposal submission deadline is Thurs., Oct. 29 by noon.
For more information, please contact the AS Sustainability Coordinator at 530-898-6677 or stop by BMU 301 and ask for Robyn.
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AJH Parking
There are some changes in progress for the AJH parking lots and AJH circle. The AJH north lot will be for R4 permits only. Any FS stall affected will be moved to the AJH circle. The circle will continue to have designated areas for 20 minute passenger drop-off. The enforcement hours for all AJH lots will be 7:30am - 10pm, Mon. - Fri.. With some exceptions, most stalls will open up for general permit use after 4pm. Call extension 4809 with any questions.
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No Overnight Parking
With the exception of on-campus housing parking in Lot B, overnight parking will not be allowed. Campus representatives traveling on University business may be granted an exception. If granted, a specific parking area would be assigned. Please contact Parking Services for detailed information at extension 4809.
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Now on View: Bay Area Glass at University Art Gallery
University Art Gallery Presents:
Bay Area Glass
Works in glass by John Lewis and Pamina Traylor
Exhibition dates: Aug. 27 - Sept. 24, 2009
Reception:
Thurs., Sept. 3, 5pm - 7pm
The University Art Gallery presents An exhibition featuring 13 works by glass artists John Lewis and Pamina Traylor. John Lewis, one of the first artists to open a hot glass studio in the Bay Area, explores the possibilities of cast glass as a sculptural medium. Pamina Traylor creates solid glass forms combined with structures in other media such as metal. The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public.
The gallery is located in Taylor Hall, California State University Chico. Regular gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 10am to 4pm, Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4pm. Please note: the gallery will be closed Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 7 and 8. This exhibition was funded in part by Student Instructionally Related Activities Fees.
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Campus Tree Tour
Learn about the wide variety of trees on campus from Professor Emeritas Wes Dempsey, Aug. 31. Meet at 9am in front of the Bidwell Mansion for a tree tour.
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15th Annual CELT Conference on Learning and Teaching - Oct. 7 - 9
The 15th Annual CELT Conference on Learning and Teaching will take place Wed., Thurs. and Friday, October 7-9, 2009 on campus.
Please mark your calendars and make plans to join us.
The annual CELT `Conference provides the opportunity to learn more about what our campus colleagues are doing to enhance their learning, teaching and research. This year’s sessions are divided into five themes to assist you in selecting sessions that are applicable to your interests and professional development.
Sessions will take place Wednesday, October 7, Thursday, October 8 and Friday, October 9 throughout campus.
The CELT Conference Luncheon and Awards Ceremony honoring the Outstanding Teacher, Outstanding Academic Advisor, and Exemplary Online Instruction award winners will take place October 7, 11:30 AM in the BMU Auditorium. There is no charge for the luncheon, but advance reservations are required.
Please note that this year’s keynote session is scheduled Friday, October 9 at 8:30am in Ayers 201. Dennis Pearl, Professor of Statistics and Biostatistics, Ohio State University, will present Cooking for the Buffet: Individualizing Core Content to Improve Learning. Due to limited seating, participants must register online to attend the session.
Conference registration opens Sept. 2.
For more information please visit the Web site.
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