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Events
- Pamela Z in Performance, Oct. 11
- AS Special Election, Sept. 30
- AS Welcome Back BBQ, Sept. 23
- AS Presents: 3 de la Habana brings some Cuban flair to CSU, Chico, Sept. 24
- Book in Common to Present "The Fisher King," Sept. 22 in Oroville
- "Trailer Park" Musical Staged Sept. 30 - Oct. 4
- North State Symphony Kicks Off Season with Icons Concert
- Jason Nice to Give History Inaugural Lecture, Sept. 30
- TILT Faculty Symposium: Group Work for Students, Sept. 23
- Adventure Outings: Canoe Expedition on Lake Ahjumawi: Sept. 25 - Sept. 27, 2009
- Poster Sale - Back by Popular Demand
- University Film Series: THE MIRROR (Andrei Tarkovsky, Russia, 1975), Sept. 29
- Continuing Education Open House, Sept. 30
- Panel Discussion: Academic Dishonesty at Chico, Sept. 23
Staff Human Resources/Faculty Affairs
Workshops
Recent Photos by Elizabeth Newman Kuiper
MFA Student, Elizabeth Newman Kuiper photographs with her cell phone to create unusually textured photographs. The present series taken at night reveals dramatic, romantic landscapes and figures. The show is open and runs through Sept. 24 at the Laxson Fine Arts Gallery located in Laxson Auditorium, at California State University in Chico. Presented by the College of Humanities and Fine Arts and the Department of Art and Art History, the gallery in open Monday through Thursday, 11am - 4pm.
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20% Off Books Related to Hispanic Heritage Month at the Bookstore
The Associated Students Bookstore is honoring Hispanic Heritage Month with 20% off related books. Among the selection are fiction and non-fiction books, poetry, and titles by our own CSU, Chico faculty members. Hurry in today to take an exploration into Hispanic heritage.
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CSU Employee Update from the Chancellor's Office
The CSU Chancellor’s Office issued an Employee Update today, Sept. 21, on this topic:
CSU’s Exemplary Students to be Honored at Trustees Meeting
For the text, go to the Web site.
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Panel Discussion: Academic Dishonesty at Chico, Sept. 23
The Center for Applied and Professional Ethics in conjunction with the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning presents:
“How Honest are Chico Students?: Perspectives on Academic Integrity”
Wed., Sept. 23
PAC 134 @ 7:30pm
What constitutes cheating? Do students and professors even agree on what constitutes cheating? Is there a culture of cheating among students here at CSU, Chico? Is it an epidemic as some claim? If so, what are professors, the University, Judicial Affairs, and students doing about academic dishonesty? Is software like Turnitin effective? What kind of policy changes might be called for? Join us for what promises to be an animated panel discussion.
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Continuing Education Open House, Sept. 30
As we look toward the future, please join us in celebrating another successful year of service. You are cordially invited to the annual Continuing Education Open House.
Wed., Sept. 30, 2009
4pm - 6pm
Continuing Education Building & Lawn
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University Film Series: THE MIRROR (Andrei Tarkovsky, Russia, 1975), Sept. 29
University Film Series
Tuesdays at 7:30pm
Ayres 106 (Little Theatre)
$3 donation appreciated
Sept. 29
The Mirror (Zerkalo) (1975, Russia) 106 min.
Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky.
Sponsored by the Humanities Center and introduced by Troy Jollimore, Philosophy and Humanities Center*
Andrei Tarkovsky, the acclaimed master of Soviet cinema, takes a moving and personal turn with this striking meditation on life in Russia during the bleak days of WW II. The Mirror is not just the display of a film director at the peak of his unique powers. As an homage to the innocence of childhood, it tells an enigmatic tale that is both gripping and horrifying. Tarkovsky uses his own coming-of-age experiences, himself “mirror”-ed, to convey the mood and action that dominated a country ravaged by war. Through a fascinating two-tiered time frame, the director blends his own harsh childhood with an adult life that is troubled and broken. Powerful images—a mother faced with political terror, a divorcing couple’s quarrel—are underscored by Tarkovsky’s masterful manipulation of film stocks and recorded sound. The Mirror becomes a stream-of-consciousness, nostalgic visions of childhood mixed with slow-motion dream sequences and stark WW II newsreels. Tarkovsky’s The Mirror is ultimately as much a window through the filmmaker’s gaze as it is a reflection of his personal passions and ideals.
*Part of the Humanities Center’s year-long theme “Memory, Nostalgia, Ruins.”
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Poster Sale - Back by Popular Demand
Poster Sale on the Associated Students Bookstore Patio
Monday through Thursday
9am - 4pm
Find the coolest band, music, art, and movie posters to decorate your place at a great price. Beyond the Wall Posters has come to CSU, Chico to offer you one of the largest selections of posters you’ll find anywhere. Don’t miss this opportunity to get that hard to find poster you have been looking for or frames, accessories, and novelties all at great prices.
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Adventure Outings: Canoe Expedition on Lake Ahjumawi: Sept. 25 - Sept. 27, 2009
Explore the remote island waters of Lake Ahjumawi with beautiful serene views of Mt. Shasta. Spend hours drinking from and exploring freshwater springs, camping on the lake, cooking and looking up at the stars.
Price: $65 Students $75 General Public, transportation and canoes included.
Leave at 3pm Friday and return by 5pm on Sunday - you can do homework in the van!
Sign up with AO in the WREC today.”
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TILT Faculty Symposium: Group Work for Students, Sept. 23
TILT: Beyond Small Talk - Setting Up Productive Groups for Students
Wed., Sept. 23
2pm - 3pm
Presenter: Dr. Kim Jaxon, from CSU, Chico’s Department of English
In this TILT session, Kim Jaxon will present classroom practices she uses with her students in order to make their group work productive. This session will include video of students working together as they establish norms, negotiate work, and discuss ideas.
Three Ways To Attend:
• Live - Come to MLIB 31 and participate in the audience
• Online - Log in via the Guest Access Link
• After The Fact - View the Archive
For more information, contact TLP, x6167 or visit our web site for our Technology in Learning and Teaching (TILT) Symposia.
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Jason Nice to Give History Inaugural Lecture, Sept. 30
History Inaugural Lecture
Jason Nice: The Prophecy of Merlin on the Via di Monserrato
Wed., Sept. 30 at 7:30pm
Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall
New CSU, Chico British historian Jason Nice explores the discovery of relics unearthed during the construction of the new St. Peter’s in the 1570s, and subsequent attempts by English and Welsh factions to use the relics in their battle to define British identity in Rome. The History Department invites you to a reception after the talk.
Admission: Free and Open to the Public
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North State Symphony Kicks Off Season with Icons Concert
Sat., Sept. 26 at 7:30pm
Cascade Theatre, Redding
Pre-concert talk at 6:30pm
Sun., Sept. 27 at 2pm
Laxson Auditorium, Chico
Pre-concert talk at 1pm in Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall
An American legend, Edward “Duke” Ellington, face-to-face with the classical standard of excellence, Beethoven and the famous Fifth — one of the many pieces mentioned in this year’s Book in Common, “The Soloist.” This collaboration with Jazz X-Press and the NSS starts off a rousing season of extraordinary classical music.
Redding Tickets: Cascade Theatre Box Office, 243-8877
Chico Tickets: University Box Office, x6333
More information is available on the Web site.
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"Trailer Park" Musical Staged Sept. 30 - Oct. 4
What does adultery, strippers, murderous ex-boyfriends, Costco, the Ice Capades, spray cheese, and road kill have in common? They are all part of the outrageously raunchy and hilarious Great American Trailer Park Musical, staged Sept. 30 through Oct. 4 at CSU, Chico’s Wismer Theatre.
Complete with a trashy Greek chorus of trailer park divas, “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” shines a spotlight on Armadillo Acres, Florida’s most exclusive mobile home community, where having your baby kidnapped isn’t half as tragic as getting a bad perm. Everything is hunky-dory down south until a hot young stripper on the run comes between the trailer park’s agoraphobic-housewife and tollbooth-collector-husband.
Filled with white trash truisms and low-rent good fun, “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” is one red-neck comedy you won’t want to miss. For tickets call the University Box Office, 898-6333. Seating is limited.
Presented by CSU, Chico’s School of the Arts. Rated “M” for mature language and content. More information is available online.
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Book in Common to Present "The Fisher King," Sept. 22 in Oroville
The Fisher King
Tues., Sept. 22, at 3pm
Butte County Library, Oroville Branch
1820 Mitchell Ave., Oroville
A story about a talk radio DJ who suffers an unexpected tragedy and falls into a psychotic depression. The DJ joins forces with a vagabond, and the duo searches for the Holy Grail in Central Park. (137 minutes; R) Please bring a non-perishable food item donation for a community food bank.
More Book in Common events are listed on the Web site.
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AS Presents: 3 de la Habana brings some Cuban flair to CSU, Chico, Sept. 24
AS Presents is proud to present 3 de la Habana in the BMU Auditorium on Thurs., Sept. 24, 2009. Doors open at 7:30pm. The performance will begin at 8pm. There will also be a free Master Class given by the performers that afternoon in PAC 134 at 3pm.
3 de la Habana are a trio of extremely talented musicians from Cuba. Along with a six-piece band, they mix traditional Latin rhythms with jazz, pop, and song. In their own words, they are attempting to create a fusion style called “Cubaton” which marries Cuban rhythm mixed with Reggaeton. The family of accomplished musicians made the move to Miami in December of 2009 and is finally able to pursue a wide-open recording career and share their musical talent with America.
Tickets are available at the University Box Office on 2nd and Normal and at the Web site.
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AS Welcome Back BBQ, Sept. 23
The Associated Students annual Welcome Back BBQ will be Wed., Sept. 23 from 11am - 2pm. This is a free barbecue for students. The AS will be serving hot dogs, veggie dogs and drinks provided by Pepsi. During this event AS Programs and Special Election candidates will have tables set up to give students information about how to get involved and what they stand for. Also during the barbecue will be live music provided by AS Presents.
If you have any questions about this event you can contact Stephannie Depa at asinvolvement@csuchico.edu or (530) 898-5701.
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AS Special Election, Sept. 30
The Associated Students Special Election for Commissioner of Environmental Affairs will be Wed., Sept. 30. All voting will take place online and polls will be open from 8am to 5pm. Be sure to voice your opinion and vote.
Any questions, contact Tara Harmon, AS Elections Coordinator, aselections@csuchico.edu or (530) 898-5701.
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Pamela Z in Performance, Oct. 11
The Department of Art & Art History and the University Art Gallery present:
Pamela Z in performance
Works for Voice and Electronics
Sun., Oct. 11, 2009
8pm
Wismer Theatre (corner of West Second and Chestnut Streets, Performing Arts Center)
Pamela Z is an internationally-acclaimed San Francisco-based composer, performer and audio artist. She creates solo works that combine operatic bel canto and experimental extended vocal techniques with found percussion objects, spoken word, and sampled concrète sounds.
Reception at the University Art Gallery, following the performance.
Tickets available at the University Art Gallery, 111 Taylor Hall
Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm
Ticket prices:
$10 in advance, $12 at the door (cash only)
Funded in part by Student Instructionally Related Activities Fees.
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CSU, Chico - Recruitments/Tenure Track & Temporary Faculty
Tenure Track Recruitments
For description view CSU Careers:
ECC - Department of Civil Engineering - Department Chair
Temporary Faculty Recruitments
For description view CSU Careers:
BSS - Department of Health and Community Services (FTT)
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CSU, Chico Staff Vacancies - Week of Sept. 21, 2009
Closing the Week of 9/21/09:
No Positions Closing This Week
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(09-0053) ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT COORDINATOR I (Admissions Coordinator)
ADMS
Closes: 10/5/09
(09-0052) ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ASSISTANT II (Public Service) (On Campus Only)
SRO
Closes: 10/5/09
(09-0050) MEDICAL CHIEF OF STAFF (Administrator III)
SHS
Open until filled; application review: 10/12/09
(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 site.
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Defensive Driver Training, Sept. 23
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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Time Management Workshop, Sept. 24
The Student Learning Center is offering a time management workshop this week to provide students with tools and strategies to plan ahead and maximize their study time:
Sept. 24 (Thursday)
Time Management
5pm - 6pm
Brenda Ranzenbach
SSC 304
More workshops will be scheduled throughout the remaining semester. Look for upcoming announcements and online for future dates and topics.
Workshops are free - students can sign up in advance at the Student Learning Center (Student Services Center-3rd Floor 340) or by calling 898-6839.
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CSU Labor Relations 101 - September 29
This workshop provides an overall, high-level view of laws and contracts that guide the work environment at CSU, Chico. The training includes a summary of laws and collective bargaining agreements that apply to the CSU, as well as an overview of what unions we have on campus, who they represent, grievance procedures, and the rights and responsibilities of employees and supervisors in a unionized environment. Employees, supervisors, and managers are encouraged to attend. This workshop is part of the Supervisory Development Training Certificate Program, but all employees are welcome to attend. Seating is limited, so please register early.
Title: SHRM - CSU Labor Relations 101
Date & Time: Sept. 29, 2009, (Tues) 12pm - 1:30pm
Location: MLIB 043 Studio A
Presenters:
- Regina Buckner, Labor Relations and Employment Practices Coordinator, SHRM
- Jorge Salinas, Director of Labor Relations, Staff Human Resources Management
Click here to download a list of other HR/LEARN trainings scheduled for Fall 2009. For more information or if you have trouble registering, contact Beverly Delker Gentry, Staff Human Resources Management - Training and Development, (530) 898-4666.
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