News
Information
Events
Staff Human Resources/Faculty Affairs
Workshops
Call for Proposals - AS Sustainability Fund
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 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 12noon.
For more information, please contact Robyn DiFalco, AS Sustainability Coordinator at 530-898-6677 or stop by BMU 301.
Back to Top
State Travel Commercial Car Rental Contract
State employees are reminded of the current Commercial Car Rental contract negotiated by the Department of General Services (DGS). Only the car rental agencies under contract with the State are authorized for State travel.
They are:
• ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR (Primary)
• Alamo Rent a Car (Secondary)
• National Car Rental (Secondary)
If Enterprise does not have an appropriate vehicle available, is closed, or does not represent a location, Alamo and National are approved as alternatives.
The only authorized forms of payment for State car rentals are your American Express Government Card or the Car Rental Business Travel Account (CRBTA) which bills directly to the university. These approved forms of payment, combined with the use of the State rental car contract, achieve the protections afforded in the Master Contract program (LDW/CDW/Liability included). Cash or personal credit cards are prohibited and void the terms of the contract. Foundation funds cannot be used for the CRBTA.
State employees must submit a Travel Request to Travel Accounting (zip 140) PRIOR to departure. Visit the Travel Accounting web site for State travel forms. See the online Travel Manual, pages 29-31, for details regarding the CRBTA and reserving a vehicle. Travel Accounting does not reserve vehicles.
Back to Top
What Treasures can be Found in Meriam Library Special Collections?
October is Archives Month and Meriam Library, Special Collections is celebrating with an exhibit “Celebrating Archives Month: Selections from Special Collections,” located on the second floor of the library, between the main staircase and the elevators. The exhibit features a replica of diseño of Rancho Arroyo Chico, 1846 with a hand drawn map by John Bidwell, Anti-Chinese League Minute Book, 1894-1895, brochures for Diamond Match homes, 1927, a hand written cookbook open to a recipe for marshmallow pudding, 1922-1937, historic photographs, scrapbooks, and much more. These one of a kind items depict just a sampling of the unique materials found in Special Collections.
Special Collections holds books, maps, historic photographs, scrapbooks, diaries, correspondence, manuscripts, business records, and rare books pertaining to the 12 county region known as “Northeastern California”. Visit us on the third floor of the library and take a journey through California’s past. For more information on this exhibit contact Pam Nett Kruger at x6213.
Back to Top
Anthropology Forum, TODAY
Ayres Hall, 120 - 4pm
The Anthropology Forum for today: “Archaeology and Traditions of Camelid Sacrifice in the Andes: A Zooarchaeological Excursion through Peru” Presented by Dr. Frank Bayham.
Back to Top
Join us in the Walk to Fight Alzheimer's, Oct. 10
Today, over 5 million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, and according to newest research this number will grow to over 7 million by the year 2030.
The Memory Walk is the Alzheimer’s Association’s (AA) annual fundraiser designed to raise awareness and funds for the important work of the AA. Contributions to the event increase our ability to fund research, provide family services, and promote awareness of the disease. Last year, the Chico Memory Walk raised over $141,000
The AA is inviting all CSU, Chico student and Greek organizations, faculty, staff, and students to create teams of friends and family members to raise money and/or walk in the Memory Walk. Please register your team online.
The Memory Walk will take place on Sat., Oct. 10, 2009 at 10am located at the Bidwell Park One-Mile BBQ Area.
Sponsored by: HPA: Health Professionals Association.
Back to Top
University Film Series: Darius Goes West, Oct. 6
University Film Series
Tuesdays at 7:30pm
Ayres 106 (Little Theatre)
$3 donation appreciated
Oct. 6
Darius Goes West
2007, U.S.A., 92 min.
Directed by Logan Smalley
Part of Disability Awareness Month
Sponsored by the Departments of Education and Professional Studies in Education
This documentary is about Darius Weems, a teenager with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, who, because of his disease, had never left his hometown of Athens, GA. In summer 2005, with the help of eleven young friends, 15-year-old Darius set off on a road trip across the U.S. with the ultimate goal of reaching Los Angeles in the hopes of appearing on MTV’s show “Pimp My Ride.” They traveled in an RV and tested wheelchair-accessibility during the course of their trip. The film won 24 awards in 2007.
Back to Top
North State Symphony's 31st Annual Mozart Mile Fundraiser, Oct. 4
Join the North State Symphony for our 31st Annual 5k Run and Fun Walk through beautiful Bidwell Park this Sunday, Oct. 4.
Live music will be performed along the course by members of the North State Symphony and other local music groups. At the end of the course you can enjoy complimentary refreshments and a short performance by members of the Chico Community Ballet.
Bring your mild-mannered mutt for the Dog Walk (Dogwalkers depart after the walkers; park leash laws will be strictly enforced. )
5k Run starts at 8:30am; Fun/Dog Walk begins immediately after.
Entry fee: $15 advance registration; $20 for race-day registration. $10 for ages 16 years and younger advance registration; $15 for race-day registration.
T-shirt: $15 short sleeve or $20 long sleeve ($5 for doggie bandana). To register and for more info visit www.northstatesymphony.org or call 530-898-6692. (Registration also available at Fleet Feet ~ 241 Main Street ~ Downtown Chico ~ 345-1000).
Back to Top
AS Women's Center hosts Second Annual Queer Week, Oct. 5 - Oct. 10
Bringing awareness about LGBTQ culture to the Chico State community, the AS Women’s Center presents a week of events open to all students, faculty and community members.
October 5: Movie Night on the lawn, 7pm- “Venus Boys” portrays the journey through a universe of female masculinity.
October 6: Panel of Myths and Truths, 5pm - 7pm, BMU 210 - Dispelling the myths and stereotypes around the LGBTQ community.
October 7: March, Free Speech through downtown (Rally in Plaza), 7:30pm - A peaceful demonstration against hate crimes, heteronorms and discrimination.
October 8: Workshop - LGBTQ Intimate Partner Violence, BMU 304, 5pm - 7pm. Defines intimate partner violence, discusses awareness and breaking the silence.
October 9: Panel-Queer Across Cultures, Common Grounds, 6pm - 9pm- Deconstructs cultural differences.
October 10: Conference, BMU 210, 12pm - 4pm - Fun events and educational opportunities. Topics include identifying as queer in a religious family, gay marriage, coming out to family, LGBTQ scripts and much more.
Transitioning Workshop, Common Grounds, 4pm. Music group Coyote Grace will facilitate a workshop on struggles of gender transitioning while in a relationship. Performance to follow at 7:30pm.
For information, please call (530) 898-5724.
Back to Top
The Wellness Center Presents - "Enhance your Memory," Oct. 7
Are you having trouble studying? Do you want to improve your Test Scores?
If so, come check out the “Enhance Your Memory” forum next Wed., Oct. 7 in Butte 103 from 5pm - 6pm, hosted by the Campus Wellness Center. The forum will will be facilitated by David Winzenz, Ph. D., who will provide tips, tricks and tools on how to improve study and memorization skills. This is a great and free opportunity open to all students - we hope to see you there. If you have any questions regarding this or other Wellness Center events please contact our office.
Back to Top
Chico Performances presents Igudesman & Joo, Oct. 10
Chico Performances presents an evening of classical comedy with Igudesman & Joo: A Little Nightmare Music, scheduled for Sat., Oct. 10 at 7:30pm in Laxson Auditorium.
What Penn and Teller are to magic, Igudesman & Joo are to music. They’re highly trained classical musicians, but they’re also crazily inspired comics. Playing violin and piano, this marriage of music and humor defies categorization. It’s a performance full of musical virtuosity and zany, outrageous humor. If you thought Victor Borge was a hoot at his piano, you’ll love the loony antics of Igudesman and Joo.
Tickets are $23 Premium, $18 Adult, $16 Senior, $14 Student/Child
Available online or at the University Box Office, 898-6333.
For more information, please visit the Web site.
Back to Top
A.S. Presents Elizabeth Cook, TONIGHT
AS Presents is proud to present Elizabeth Cook in the BMU Auditorium on Oct. 1, 2009. Doors open at 7:30pm. The performance will begin at 8pm.
A singer, a songwriter, an actor, and radio host, Elizabeth Cook is a multifaceted artist who brings together a beautiful and engaging performance. Yes, Elizabeth can be classified as a Country artist, but she is different than the popular Country music of today. Elizabeth is classified as “roots” Country or traditional Country in the vein of Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn and Tammy Wynette. Her new hit single “Sometimes It Takes Balls to Be a Woman” is an anthem testifying to the strength and intelligence of women and a true representation of Elizabeth Cooks commanding strength as an artist.
Tickets are available at the University Box Office on 2nd and Normal or online.
Back to Top
ISA Celebrates Diwali, Oct. 4
The Indian Student Association (ISA) will be celebrating the Diwali event on Oct. 4, 2009 (Sunday) from 6pm - 10pmin the BMU auditorium.
Back to Top
Student Computing Workshops
Student Computing is presenting these drop-in workshops next week:
Tues, Oct. 6, 2009
Beginning Dreamweaver
5pm - 6pm in MLIB 457
Wed., Oct. 7, 2009
Beginning Dreamweaver
12pm - 1pm in MLIB 457
The Beginning Dreamweaver workshop is for those who are starting out with Dreamweaver version 8. This workshop presentation outlines the basic features and properties of the program. Workshop attendees will learn how to set page properties, format text, insert images, create links and learn how to publish their web page.
No sign-up is required. These are “drop-in” workshops. Faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend these workshops.
For more information visit the Student Computing Workshops Web site or call the Student Computing Help Desk at 898-HELP.
Back to Top
Admissions
Registration