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Information
Events
- 16th Annual Chico World Music Festival, Sept. 19 & 20
- Chico Performances presents a night of jazz with Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Sept. 18
- Alice in Wonderland, Jr. is coming to CSU, Chico, Sept., 3
- Business, IT, and SAP Career Fair, Sept. 23, 2009
Staff Human Resources/Faculty Affairs
Workshops
Join AS Freshman Leadership Opportunity
Welcome to CSU, Chico - this is the information you have been anticipating about what’s in store with the Freshman Leadership Opportunity (FLO) program.
1. FLO information meetings will occur this week. It is mandatory that you attend just one of the information meetings in order to be considered for the FLO program. At that meeting you will receive the application and other supplemental information for the program. The date, times, and location for the information meetings will be as followed:
• Mon., Aug. 31 - Fri., Sept. 4 at 6:30pm in BMU 204 (Second floor of the Bell Memorial Union).
The purpose of these quick, informational meetings is to get everyone on board for the FLO selection process. This engaging selection and program information will help you decide if FLO is right for you and what else would be in store this next year.
If you have any further questions before the meetings - do not hesitate to contact me via e-mail or phone (530) 898-5701. Be sure to bring your friends to the meeting with you.
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Campus Directories
University Printing Services offers up-to-date campus phone directories any time you need one. We will print the most current directory available in a black and white version (no yellow page ads) with your choice of finishing: Spiral Bind, 3 Hole-Punch or Collate & Staple. Cost per book is available at the Web site.
To order your up-to-date directory, just complete a Printing Services CAF (Charge Authorization Form) and request a “Refreshed Directory,” indicate the number of copies and type of finish you would like. Mail to zip 275 or drop off your order at Siskiyou Hall, Room 118. Your refreshed directory will be ready in 48 hours.
Please contact customer service if you have questions:
University Printing Services
Siskiyou Hall, Rm 118, x5992
Hours: M - F, 8am to 5pm
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AS Special Election, Sept. 30
The Associated Students is holding a special election on Wed., Sept. 30 to fill the position of commissioner of environmental affairs. The polls will be open from 8am to 5pm and all voting will take place online at the Web site. Students can vote from any Internet connection.
The commissioner of environmental affairs is a voting member on the Government Affairs Committee, the chair of the Environmental Affairs Council and chair of the AS Sustainability Fund Allocation Committee, among other duties.
Application packets for the position are available now in Bell Memorial Union 203 and are due Wed., Sept. 9 at noon.
For more information contact Tara Harmon aselections@csuchico.edu or by phone (530) 898-5701.
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Volunteer-Service Learning Experience in Bangkok, Thailand
The School of Social Work at CSU, Chico is partnering with Cross Cultural Solutions (CCS), a non-profit organization (www.crossculturalsolutions.org), for a two-week Volunteer-Service Learning experience in Bangkok, Thailand January 9 - 23, 2010.
This opportunity is offered to Current Students and Alumni of the CSU, Chico School of Social Work BSW and MSW programs, CSU, Chico Students in Related Departments, Social Service Community Field Agency Personnel, and CSU, Chico Faculty.
The estimated program fee is $2,477.52, not including airfare from the United States to Bangkok, Thailand. The tax-deductible program fee, paid to CCS, includes a “home-base” that provides all lodging including air conditioning/internet/linens/meals, transportation to and from field sites and cultural activities, cultural activities/field trips, and health insurance with emergency evacuation. Three hours of Special Topics (SWRK 398 or 698) are available for current students for Spring 2010 enrollment or for other participants though Continuing Education. Participants who are not current CSU, Chico students are not required to enroll in the course. Note: Deadline to reserve participation at group rate - September 10, 2009.
For more information on the Volunteer-Service Learning Experience in Bangkok, Thailand - Contact:
Dr. Jean Schuldberg, 530.898.4187.
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Surplus Property Available to All Departments, Sept. 3
The Office of Property Management would like to invite your department to view our surplus property. Items include the following:
â–ª Large and small desks
â–ª Filing cabinets
â–ª Bookshelves and bookcases
â–ª Chairs
â–ª Tables
â–ª Miscellaneous office supplies
These items are available on a first come, first serve basis. Viewing hours are 9am to 11am and 1pm to 3pm on Thurs., Sept. 3, 2009, located at the Warehouse, 810 Oak Street.
At the time of viewing, you may want to have a departmental vehicle available to take the smaller items selected. Items will be held for 5 working days. If the item(s) are not picked up after that time the item(s) will be returned to the surplus inventory.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give the Office of Property Management a call at extension 5176.
We look forward to seeing you.
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Buy a Mac and receive a free iPod Touch
Time is running out - hurry in to the Associated Students Bookstore to buy a Mac and receive a free iPod Touch after mail-in rebate. Offers ends Sept. 8.
For more information or to find a full list of Apple computer prices, call the computer department at (530) 898-4447.
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Business, IT, and SAP Career Fair, Sept. 23, 2009
You are invited to attend the Business, IT, and SAP Career Fair held at the BMU Auditorium on Sept. 23, 2009 from 10am to 3pm. All majors are welcome.
Please announce this event to your students so that they may take advantage of this opportunity to form relationships with key recruiters prior to graduation. This event is highly recommended for upper division students.
To obtain a list of recruiters please visit: www.chicocf.com
For more information or inquiries regarding this event, please email mail@chicophichitheta.com. This event is proudly hosted by Phi Chi Theta, Delta Sigma Pi, and the CSU, Chico Career Center.
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Alice in Wonderland, Jr. is coming to CSU, Chico, Sept., 3
Chico Performances kicks off the 2009-2010 season with the wonderfully wacky world of Alice in Wonderland, Jr. at 7:30pm, Thurs., Sept. 3, 2009 in Laxson Auditorium.
Join Alice as she romps through Wonderland, chasing the White Rabbit, attending the Mad Hatter’s tea party, and playing “Simon Says” with the Queen of Hearts. This fast-paced stage adaptation of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr. features classic Disney songs “I’m Late” and “Zip A Dee Doo Dah.” Performed by members of the Blue Room Young Company, this family performance is not to be missed.
This special performance features performances by 40 young actors from the Blue Room Young Company. Perfect family entertainment.
Tickets costs are $12 Adult, $10 Senior, $8 Student/Child, and are available online at the Web site.
For more information, please visit the Web site.
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Chico Performances presents a night of jazz with Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Sept. 18
Friday, Sept. 18, 2009
7:30pm
Laxson Auditorium
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra’s 15 jazz soloists, along with trumpeter and musical director Wynton Marsalis, draw from a repertoire that includes original compositions and masterworks by Ellington, Mingus, Coltrane, and others. An extraordinarily versatile orchestra, the JLCO has been called “the greatest large jazz ensemble working today” by the Chicago Tribune. Marsalis, a driving force behind the Orchestra, is a nine-time Grammy Award winner.
This performance is the kick off event for the 16th annual Chico World Music Festival, held at CSU, Chico on Sept. 19 and 20.
Ticket prices are $55 Premium, $50 Adult, $48 Senior, $40 Student/Child.
Tickets and more information are available at the Web site.
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16th Annual Chico World Music Festival, Sept. 19 & 20
Chico Performances is proud to present the 16th annual Chico World Music Festival, scheduled for Sat., Sept. 19 and Sun., Sept. 20. Headlining this year’s festival will be a performance by Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Sept. 18 in Laxson Auditorium. A ticket is required for this performance and can be purchased at the University Box Office, or online at the Web site.
The free daytime festivities for Saturday and Sunday include:
• free daytime performances on Saturday and Sunday with music on 4 stages from 11am to 5pm
• free art classes by Chico Art Center instructors
• free children’s crafts by the Museum of Anthropology
• International artisans, crafts and food booths
The daytime festivities will run both Sat. and Sun. from 11am to 5pm and are free and open to the public.
For more information on the Chico World Music Festival, performer schedules and art class schedules, please visit the Web site.
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CSU, Chico Staff Vacancies - Week of August 31, 2009
Closing the Week of 8/31/09:
No Positions Closing This Week
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(09-0049) AA/S - EXEMPT I (Assistant to the Dean) (On-Campus Only)
ECC
Closes: 9/14/09
(09-0048) EQUIPMENT SYSTEMS SPECIALIST - FOUNDATION (On-Campus Only)
CMGT
Closes: 9/10/09
(09-0047) ASA II (Program Assistant)
AGR
Closes: 9/14/09
(09-0046) ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN III (On-Campus Only)
FMS
Closes: 9/9/09
(09-0045) POLICE DISPATCHER I
UPD
Open until filled; application review: 8/3/09
(09-0044) PRESIDENTIAL AIDE
PRS
Open until filled; application review: 7/27/09
(09-0039) SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER-HOURLY (One or more positions available)
DSS
Open until filled; applications reviewed as they are received
(09-0037) CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST I
SHS
Open until filled; application review: 5/26/09
(09-0015) LVN
SHS
Open until filled; application review: 3/23/09
(09-0014) PHARMACIST I
SHS
Open until filled; applications reviewed as they are received
Job announcements are on the Web at the Web site.
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CSU, Chico Research Foundation Position Announcements
The CSU, Chico Research Foundation has the following position openings:
GRANTS/CONTRACT ANALYST I OR II
Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
Closes: 09/11/09, 5pm
GIS Trainer (Graduate Student)
Geographical Information Center
Application Review Begins 08/19/09, position open until filled
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 Employees in Need of Donated Leave Credits
The following employees are in need of donated leave credits:
GREG TROPEA (FACULTY, PHILOSOPHY DEPARTMENT)
Any CSU, Chico employee who accrues sick leave or vacation leave credits may donate leave credits to other eligible employees on the CSU, Chico campus, regardless of bargaining unit affiliation. Associated Student employees and CSU, Chico University Research Foundation employees are not eligible to donate leave credits to CSU, Chico employees.
If you wish to donate leave credits, you will need to sign the catastrophic leave donation list - which is maintained at the Payroll/Benefits Customer Service Counter (Kendall 222).
Because your signature is required, your donations cannot be accepted over the phone or via e-mail.
Per Catastrophic Leave Program guidelines, only the Disability Programs Office or a union representative may solicit for Catastrophic Leave donations; solicitation by any other party is prohibited. If you have questions, please contact the (Employee) Disability Programs Office, extension 5436.
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Defensive Driver Training - Sept. 1
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 . Responses 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 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 at ehstrainer@csuchico.edu.
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HICAP at Passages Medicare Workshop
“Save on Medicare cost” seminar:
This Save on Medicare Costs seminar will be held on Wed. Sept. 2, 2009, by HICAP at PASSAGES in partnership with the Tehama County Elder Services Coordinating Council. Location is Red Bluff Community/Senior Center, 1500 S. Jackson Street, Red Bluff, from 10am to 12pm.
For more information call (800) 434-0222). This seminar will cover special programs that help pay for Medicare premiums, co-payments, prescription drug cost and more. One of the speakers will discuss eligibility for Medi-Cal. Reservations are encouraged but not required.
HICAP does not sell or endorse any insurance products.
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