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Writing Tutor Drop-in Hours Now Available
Drop-in writing tutoring is now available in the Student Learning Center during the following times:
Monday through Thursday 2pm - 5pm
Friday 9am - 2pm
Students do not need an appointment to see a writing tutor during drop-in hours. Students who prefer to schedule an appointment for a guaranteed hour with a tutor, may do so at the front desk in the Student Learning Center.
The Student Learning Center is located in SSC 340. For more information, contact the SLC at 898-6839.
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Grant Opportunity for Undergraduate Students
Funds have been allocated by Provost Sandra Flake for the fall 2009 Undergraduate Awards for Research & Creativity. These awards were created to support undergraduate students working closely with individual faculty members on student-designed projects and to assist the faculty in providing students with special innovative learning opportunities.
• Fall awards of up to $500 each will be made available to undergraduates (including graduating seniors).
• A cumulative GPA of 3.25 or above is required.
• A spring award cycle will be announced in January.
Interested qualified undergraduate students are encouraged to go to the Web site for more information. Deadline: 10/1/2009.
These awards are an exceptional and unique opportunity for students to create their own research or creative projects under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
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CELT Conference Registration Deadline - Sept. 30
The 15th Annual CELT Conference on Learning and Teaching will take place Wed., Thurs. and Fri., Oct. 7-9, 2009 on campus.
If you have not registered, please sign up today. Conference registration deadline is Wed., Sept. 30.
For more information, including the session schedule and registration information, please visit the Web site.
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2009 Annual Security Report
The University’s “2009 Annual Security Report”, which includes the “Clery Act” crime, arrest and SJA referral statistics, has been posted on the UPD Web site.
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Surplus Property Available To All Departments
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 Couches
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., Oct. 1, 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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Sacramento Semester Internship Program for Spring 2010
Applications due Nov. 6, 2009.
Please tell your students about this great opportunity. The Sacramento Semester program offers students a unique opportunity to work with members of the California legislature, the executive branch, or with political associations and lobbyists during a 4.5 month internship and seminar program. Students earn 12 upper-division units. All majors are encouraged to apply. Scholarships available from both Sacramento State and CSU, Chico. Application information available online.
For more information see the Web site. Pick up and submit your application to the CSU, Chico Political Science Department, 741 Butte Hall, 898-5301. Questions? Contact Professor Dwyre.
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Planning a publication? Check the University Publication Guide
To assist campus programs in preparing their publications, Public Affairs and Publications produces the University Publication Guide, available online.
The site provides guidelines for clear, clean, and consistent communication between the University and its many constituents. It was initially prepared in response the Executive Memorandum 02-96, University Publications, which requires that all publications mailed off campus conform to the writing style guidelines and have the university publication editor’s authorization. The university publications editor is available to assist programs in editing their publications prior to printing.
In the guide, you’ll find information about the University’s graphic standards, the writing style guide, photo policy, Web page publishing guidelines, and more.
Other resources you may find helpful in preparing publications are the Chico Facts Web site and the Best of Chico State Web site .
If you have any questions, please contact Casey Huff, university publications editor, at x4139.
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CSU, Chico's Turner Print Museum Benefit, Oct. 3-4
On Oct. 3 and 4 Avenue 9 Gallery, l80 E. 9th Avenue, will host the Janet Turner Print Museum Benefit Sale from 10am to 8pm on Saturday and 12pm - 5pm Sunday.
Turner Collection Curator Catherine Sullivan will speak on Sunday at 4pm about the Museum’s future plans. The original aim of the Turner Collection (amassed through the dedicated efforts of master printmaker Janet Turner) was to serve as a teaching tool for student printmakers. The collection now serves as a teaching resource in history, sociology and many other fields. It is the largest and finest original print collection in Northern California outside of San Francisco. The Turner Board will sell a rare group of Janet Turner original drawings and prints that were donated to raise funds for the Turner Museum’s outreach goals. Also included in the benefit sale will be works by Turner contemporaries Claudia Steel and former CSU, Chico Art Professor Ken Morrow.
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STOP Meeting, Sept. 30
The student group S.T.O.P. - Stop Trafficking of Persons — is meeting Wed., Sept. 30, at 5pm in BMU 312. We have lots of great projects going for this semester. Everyone welcome. If you want to be on our mailing list, email us at stoptrafficking@csuchico.edu.
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Chico Performances presents Internationally-renowned Van Cliburn Piano Competition Gold Medal Winner, Oct. 1
Join Chico Performances in welcoming Haochen Zhang, the Gold Medal winner of the 13th International Van Cliburn Piano Competition. The Van Cliburn Gold Medal Winner is scheduled to perform on Thurs., Oct. 1, 2009 at 7:30pm in Laxson Auditorium.
One of the highest honors in an artist’s career is to receive the Gold Medal for the renowned Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Drawing pianists from around the world to the most prestigious piano gathering in the United States, the Van Cliburn award has launched careers into the upper echelon of classical performance. We are very pleased to host the 2009 Gold Medal Winner for this special solo recital.
Tickets to this performance are $23 Premium, $18 Adult, $16 Senior, $14 Student/Child.
For more information to this performance and tickets please visit www.chicoperformances.com or call 898-6333.
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Academic Faire, Oct. 6
What do you want to be when you grow up? Not sure yet? Come to the Academic Faire on Tues., Oct. 6 from 10am to 2pm and figure it out. Hosted by the Associated Students Director of University Affairs, there will be representatives from every college on campus there to help answer students’ questions about majors and jobs.
KCSC Radio will be DJing the event and we will also be raffling off an iPod Nano, so be sure to come and get some information on majors you’re interested in.
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Turner Fundraiser, Oct. 10
Fundraiser for The Turner: Tall Tales & True Stories - An Evening of Armchair Travel with Ron Sanford
Sat., Oct. 10 at 7pm
Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall
World renowned artist Ron Sanford presents a special evening of stunning photography that takes you into the wild. This camp night features Sierra Nevada beer, an eclectic selection of camp cuisine and decorations that transform the recital hall into a wonderful outdoor setting. Be sure to wear a back woods costume to enhance the fun. This event is underwritten by Sierra Nevada Brewery and features a raffle for a weekend in a Sea Ranch home. All proceeds benefit The Turner Museum. Tickets are $25, available at Vagabond Rose, Made in Chico, or The Turner Museum, located at its new home in Meriam Library.
More information: 898-4476.
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Gillian Welch is coming to Chico, Oct. 4
Chico Performances is bringing the edgy lyrics and guitar playing of Gillian Welch to Laxson Auditorium on Sun. Oct. 4 at 7:30pm.
Known for her passionate and personal interpretation of folk, bluegrass, and rock n’ roll, balladeer Gillian Welch rocketed into the national spotlight with her Grammy award-winning contribution to the O Brother, Where Art Thou? masterpiece. She will be accompanied by her longtime partner, guitarist David Rawlings, and this special evening will showcase Welch’s edgy songwriting and warm, rich vocal harmonies. This promises to be another “best show of the year.”
This performance will blend the modern style of a Grammy Award winning artist and the deep rooted culture of American folk music.
Ticket to Gillian Welch’s performance are $27 for Premium, $22 for Adult, $20 for Senior and $16 for Student/Child.
Tickets and more information are available at the Web site.
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Hiestand Memorial Scholarship Concert, Oct. 3
Alums Forever!
Sat., Oct. 3 at 7:30pm
Harlen Adams Theatre
Join Tanner Johns, Ryan Heimlich and Casson Scowcroft — all former Hiestand Scholarship winners who are now teachers — and Natural Science’s Distinguished Alum Jane Hightower, MD for a rousing concert to raise funds for scholarships. Hightower played trumpet for the late Dan Hiestand in 1983 and performs in “Meditation from Thais” by Jules Massenet.
Admission: Free and Open to the Public
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Bunya Tree Informational Meeting, Oct. 1
Facilities Management will be holding an informational meeting on Thurs., Oct. 1 at 10am in Physical Science 130, to discuss the Bunya Tree that is barricaded off in front of the southeast entrance to Holt Hall.
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Adventure Outings: Upcoming Adventure Outings Trips
Experience this beautiful world:
Yolla Bolly Backpacking Excursion: Friday, Oct. 9 - Sun., Oct. 11, Students: $55 General: $65
Deer Creek Day Hike: Sat., Oct. 10, Students: $18 General: $25
Call Adventure Outings at 530-898-4011 or check out our Web site.
No experience necessary, just a desire to explore. Sing up today at our new office in the WREC. Trips are filling up quick.
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Tickets Still Available for Saturday Matinee/Sunday Evening Performance of "The Great American Trailer Park Musical"
Limited seating is still available for the Sat., Oct. 3, 2pm matinee show and the just-added Sunday, Oct. 4, 7:30pm performance of “The Great American Trailer Park Musical.”
All other performances are sold out.
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.
Performances take place in Wismer Theatre. For tickets call the University Box Office, 898-6333.
Presented by CSU, Chico’s Department of Theatre and the School of the Arts. Rated “M” for mature language and content. More information is available at the Web site.
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CSU, Chico Employees in Need of Donated Leave Credits
The following employees are in need of donated leave credits:
• LANCE CRUMB (Staff, Facilities Management and Services)
• CHANCE HALDERMAN (Staff, Facilities Management and Services)*
• MARY MINER (Staff, Student Health Service)*
*Because this employee is caring for ill family member, only vacation leave credits may be donated.
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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