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News Release: Moonlight Walk Focuses on Campus Safety
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 5, 2009
CONTACT: Joe Wills
Tel: 530-898-4143
California State University, Chico President Paul Zingg and the members of the University Public Safety Advisory Committee will lead the Fifth Annual Moonlight Safety Walk on Thursday, Oct. 22.
Participants will divide into teams to walk through areas of campus to help identify safety hazards, such as inadequate lighting or overgrown brush, and test the blue light safety phones in their area. Campus community members are invited to take part.
The group will gather at Sylvester’s-by-the-Creek behind Kendall Hall at 6:30 p.m. for pizza and refreshments, followed by the walk starting at approximately 7 p.m.
The complete news release is available online.
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2010 Summer O Applications Due Oct. 9
The deadline to apply to be a 2010 Summer Orientation peer advisor is this Friday, Oct. 9 at 5pm. If you know of any motivated, friendly and responsible student leaders who you think would represent Chico State well to incoming students, please encourage them to apply. Applications are available in Academic Advising Programs SSC110/ 120. For more information, call 898-5714.
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Recycle Rubber Bands
In an effort to increase our Sustainability Efforts; Mail Services would like to request that Departments recycle used or unwanted rubber bands by sending them to Mail Services for reuse.
If you would like to recycle your rubber bands send them, via inter-campus mail, to the Mail Room at campus zip 920.
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Chico Alumni Chapter Fall Mixer, Oct. 8
Kick off Family Weekend by attending the Chico Alumni Chapter’s Annual Fall Reception. This year’s event will be held on Thurs., Oct. 8 from 5pm - 7pm at the Warrens Reception Center on the CSU, Chico campus. Join us for hors d’oeuvres and no-host beverages by JB’s Beverage Service. Don’t miss a special presentation and displays from the Gateway Science Museum with acting director, Rachel Teasdale.
There is a charge of $5 to attend, payable at the door. Please RSVP by Oct. 5 to the Alumni Association at 530-898-6472.
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International Forum with Prof. Hilda Hernandez, Oct. 13
Professor Hilda Hernandez of the CSU, Chico Department of Education will present a talk “Teaching International Languages: The Chico Experience!” on Oct. 13 from 5pm - 6pm in Tehama 108. The lecture will describe how students from around the world learn about second language acquisition in CSU, Chico’s MA program in Teaching International Languages.
The International Forum is a weekly program of lectures sponsored by the School of International Studies. The public is welcome. For more information, please contact Tony Waters at 898-4145, or twaters@csuchico.edu
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EARC Event: Buffalo Field Campaign, Oct. 7
Buffalo Field Campaign
Wed., Oct. 7
7pm
Siskiyou 120
This activist group’s mission is “to stop the slaughter of Yellowstone’s wild buffalo herd, protect the natural habitat of wild free-roaming buffalo and native wildlife, and to work with people of all Nations to honor the sacredness of the wild buffalo.”
The event will include music, story-telling, a slide show, & more music.
For more information, contact EARC, 530-898-5676.
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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 TODAY from 10am - 2pm and figure it out. Hosted by the Associated Students Director of University Affairs, there will be representatives from every college on campus, as well as Academic Advising, Study Abroad and Continuing Education. They will all have students and staff here to help answer your questions about majors and jobs.
KCSC Radio will be DJing the event and students who participate and check in at the AS table will be entered into a raffle for an iPod nano, so be sure to come and get some information on majors you’re interested in.
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The Associated Students Bookstore presents "Apple Fest 09" - Oct. 7
Stop by the free speech area this Wed., Oct. 7 from 10am - 2pm and get your hands on an Apple computer or iPod and have the chance to win the new iPod Nano. If you have questions about Apple products make sure to stop by the Genius Bar and ask the Apple specialists. Don’t forget to pick-up some popcorn to satisfy your afternoon cravings.
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CSU, Chico Staff Vacancies - Week of October 05, 2009
Closing the Week of 10/05/09:
(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
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(09-0057) STUDENT SERVICES PROFESSIONAL III (Coordinator for Residence Hall Student Conduct) (On Campus Only)
UHFS
Open until filled; application review: 10/12/09
(09-0056) STUDENT SERVICES PROFESSIONAL II (Coordinator for Residential Life Programming) (On Campus Only)
UHFS
Closes: 10/19/09
(09-0054) ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT COORDINATOR I (Office Manager)
AAP
Closes: 10/12/09
(09-0051) ENERGY ANALYST (Administrator I)
FMS
Open until filled; application review: 10/12/09
(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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USDP Stress Management - Oct. 19 & 22
Learning to Flow: 3 Steps to Ending Your Stress
In this workshop you will learn to identify the ways in which you create your own stress along with strategies to bring these patterns to an end:
• Learn to center within Reality rather than fighting it.
• Identify the two operating systems within you that are constantly vying for your support. Which one will free you from your struggle?
• Learn to participate in the current challenge you are facing and allow it to teach and develop you.
• Take responsibility for how you are experiencing your life, rather than feeling like a victim.
• Begin to see those around you as collaborators in a meaningful life, rather than competitors.
Title: USDP - Stress Management
Date & Time: Oct. 19, 2009 (Mon) 2pm - 4pm & Oct. 22, 2009 (Thurs) 9am - 11am
Location: MLIB 043 Studio A
Presenter: Scott Wyman, The Center for Open Hearted Living
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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Personal Finance 101 - October 7 (FULL)
This session has been filled. We are working on scheduling additional sessions in the near future.
Title: FSAP - Personal Finance 101
Date & Time: October 7, 2009, (Wed) 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Location: SSC 150
Presenter: Alice Valentini, Consumer Credit Counseling Services (CCCS) of Twin Cities
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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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)
• DENISE GAVELLO (Staff, Accounting Operations)*
• CHANCE HALDERMAN (Staff, Facilities Management and Services)*
• MARY MINER (Staff, Student Health Service)*
• DARCY NELSON (Staff, Facilities Management and Services)
• STEVEN STULL (Staff, Facilities Management and Services)
- 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.
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CSU, Chico Research Foundation Position Announcements
The CSU, Chico Research Foundation has the following position openings:
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
NSF Funded
Application Review Begins: 11/02/09
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT
NSF Funded
Application Review Begins 10/26/09
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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Defensive Driver Training, Oct. 7
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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Study Skills Workshop Today
The Student Learning Center is offering a workshop today to help students understand how they learn best and to develop strategies that will help with recall.
11/9 (Monday)
Know Your Learning Style
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Krystle Tonga
SSC 304
Workshops are free - students can sign up in advance at the Student Learning Center (Student Services Center-3rd Floor) or by calling 898-6839.
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