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- A.S. Presents Reredux, Oct. 15
- Garrison Keillor, Coming to Laxson, Oct. 29
- This Way to Sustainability V Conference at CSU, Chico, Nov. 5-8, 2009
- Multicultural Community Collaboration Book Fair, Oct. 24-25
- Kindergarten Faire, Nov. 18
- "Two Conceptions of Truth" Dr. Paul Teller, UC Davis
- Candlelight Vigil for Gina Maggio, Oct. 14
- World Food Day 2009, Oct. 19
- SICKO Free Screening: Health Care Debate
- CSU, Chico Presents Annual Fall Choral Concert, Oct. 23
- The Hobbit is coming to CSU, Chico, Nov. 3
- Dena Kay Jones to Perform "Passionate" Piano Repertoire, Oct. 16
- Upcoming Book in Common Events
- "Dancing for Peace," Nov. 9
Staff Human Resources/Faculty Affairs
Workshops
News Release: Greek Week Brings Multiple Efforts To Benefit the Community
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 14, 2009
CONTACT: Joe Wills
Tel: 530-898-4143
Tony Gorelick
Greek Week Committee
818-207-3072
Greek Week Brings Multiple Efforts To Benefit the Community
California State University, Chico students are participating this week in Greek Week activities that benefit different organizations and charities in the Chico community and region.
This series of events from Oct. 9 to Oct. 18 is organized by 11 Inter-Fraternity Council fraternities, four Panhellenic sororities and eight Multicultural Greek Council organizations to celebrate participation within the Greek system and promote community involvement.
The week began with a joint effort between the Greek community of CSU, Chico and Butte Youth Now to combat underage drinking. Twenty Greek students teamed-up with Jeremy Wilson of Butte Youth Now to canvass the south side area of downtown Chico, distributing door hangers with suggestions about how to manage and control parties. Tips ranged from giving wristbands for students over 21 to checking student identification upon entry.
The complete news release is available online.
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2010 Chico Poster Calendar Available
The poster-sized calendar created each year by Academic Technologies features a color photo of the azalea garden and Kendall Hall. This 17” × 23” wall calendar, with a photo by Brenden Price, university photography intern, is great for a gift or an addition to your office.
Calendars are available at the library copy center (Rapid Graphics) MLIB 204, AS Bookstore, or we’ll deliver to your department office.
— $3.99 each, 6 or more $2.99 each
— Add $3 per poster for lamination
— Sales tax will be added to cash, ATM, and credit card transactions, but not to CAFs
— Large quantity discounts available
— CAFs accepted. Send to Zip 005
For quantity discounts or deliveries call x4499. For more information or to see a photo of the calendar see Web site.
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CSU Employee Update from the Chancellor's Office
The CSU Chancellor’s Office issued an Employee Update yesterday, Oct. 13, on these topics:
Applications to CSU Surge in First 13 Days
CSU Neutral on Oil Severance Tax Bill
Legislative Update
Campuses Keeping Close Watch on Flu
For the text, go to the Web site.
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AS Bookstore Open Tomorrow on Furlough Day
The Associated Students Bookstore will be open tomorrow, Thurs., Oct. 15. The hours of operation will be: 11am - 4pm with the convenience store section opening at 8am.
If you have any questions, please call 898-5222.
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Career Center On-Campus Recruiting Calendar, Week at a Glance: Oct. 19-23
The following events are geared to students in search of career employment (graduating seniors) or internships. Interested students from all majors are encouraged to take advantage of these and other services of the Career Center. Drop in hours are Monday through Friday from 1pm - 4pm or by appointment.
WORKSHOPS:
Oct. 21
Winning Interview Techniques, 2pm, in SSC 270
Don’t miss this opportunity to refine your interview skills. If you’re interested in making a great first impression and navigating interview questions, we can help. No need to sign up; just drop in.
APPLICATION DEADLINES:
Oct. 23
Marriott Vacation Club
Career Center
Student Services Center 270
898-5253
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"Greenie" Award Nominations
Each year at the annual This Way to Sustainability Conference we present the “Greenie” Awards to the leaders and organizations in our community and on our campus who have done the most to advance the cause of sustainability.
There is an award for a non-profit organization, a business, and an individual that will be presented at the sustainability conference participants reception on Thurs., Nov. 5. Please nominate those you feel who best exemplify the values of sustainability in each category before Oct. 19, 2009.
Past award winners in each category:
Individual - Dr. James Pushnik and Ken Grossman (Owner, Sierra Nevada Brewery)
Non-profit - Growing Resourcefully, Uniting Bellies (GRUB) and the Butte Environmental Council
Business - Lundberg Family Farms and Sierra Nevada Brewery.
Sustainability seeks to balance economic, social, and environmental needs, meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Visit the Web site to submit your nominations.
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Master's Swim
Do you enjoy swimming? Want to learn how to improve your strokes? The WREC is offering Master’s Swim on Monday’s & Wednesday’s from 6:30am - 7:30am starting Oct. 19. This is open to students and faculty/staff that have purchased a membership at the WREC. It is not required that you come to every schedule time and drop-ins are welcomed. No sign-ups required. All skill levels are encouraged to attend. See you in the pool.
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Free Community Compost Workshops
Come learn the basics of backyard composting as well as more advanced composting techniques. These fun, interactive and fact-filled workshops are free and open to all ages. Please bring a water bottle, gardening gloves, tennis shoes and a big smile.
All Workshops are from 11am - Noon
• Sat., Oct. 17
• Sat., Oct. 24
• Sat., Nov. 7
The Compost Display Area (CDA) is located behind Yolo Hall past the tennis courts along the railroad tracks. Please park in the Nettleton Stadium Parking lot and walk over. For a map to the Compost Display Area please visit our Web site.
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Canned Food and Book in Common Donations Requested
Canned food donations and used copies of The Soloist will be accepted at the Town Hall on issues of homelessness and mental health this Wed., Oct. 14. Your donation will contribute to Butte County food pantries and shelters.
The Town Hall Meeting is free and open to the public, and will commence at 6:30pm in the BMU Auditorium. It is helpful to the event planners if you would notify us of your interest in attending this event by contacting Becki Clifford or Thia Wolf . This event is tied to the Community Reading choice: The Soloist, the ‘09-‘10 Book in Common for CSU, Chico and the City of Chico.
This is sponsored by Undergraduate Education.
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Get 1000 Free Prints
University Printing Services and User Services in partnership with the Ray Morgan Company are giving away up to 1000 free prints in support of Campus Sustainability Day on Oct. 21. For promotion details, please visit the Web site.
For more information about the promotion or to sign up, please contact:
University Printing Services
Siskiyou Hall, Rm 118, x5992
Hours: M - F, 8am to 5pm
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"Dancing for Peace," Nov. 9
A night of Israeli folk dancing: come unite and promote peace through dance. This event features the band “Mazal Tov Cocktail” and lively dancing led by Levi and Ayelet Bar Gil from Israel. Learn more about Israeli/Jewish culture through learning traditional folk dances and sampling Israeli food. Admission is free.
This event is funded by the Associated Students’ Multicultural Affairs Council and is co-sponsored by Chico State Hillel, UNITE/Study Abroad, RHAPS (RECR student majors club), and PETE (Physical Education Teacher Education). Please contact ChicoHillel@gmail.com or call Chico Hillel at 879-0870 for more information.
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Upcoming Book in Common Events
Upcoming events that augment the reading of this year’s community book in common, Steve Lopez’s “The Soloist,” include the following:
Town Hall Meeting
Wed., Oct. 14, at 6:30pm
BMU on CSU, Chico campus
Campus & community Town Hall focused on local issues of homelessness and mental health. This event involves all attendees in conversation and possible solutions. Please RSVP to 898-6579 to hold a space.
Going Solo: Social Justice Lessons from The Soloist
Talk by Michael Coyle, CSU, Chico
Thurs., Oct. 15 at 7pm
Lyon Books, 121 W. 5th Street, Chico
More information is available at the Web site.
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Dena Kay Jones to Perform "Passionate" Piano Repertoire, Oct. 16
Some of the most passionate and wonderful piano repertoire ever written for the instrument will be performed by Dena Kay Jones when she visits CSU, Chico in mid-October for a concert and series of master classes.
An internationally-known pianist from the University of Texas, Jones has performed throughout the U.S. and in Spain, Mexico, and Canada. Her area of focus is Spanish classical piano music; she released a highly-acclaimed CD in October ‘07, “Piano Works by Joaquin Rodrigo.”
The concert, “Liszt and Albéniz — Passionate Piano,” will be presented Friday, Oct. 16 beginning at 7:30pm in Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall.
Jones’ visit to CSU, Chico is being coordinated by Natayla Shkoda, Department of Music faculty member. During her visit Jones will be giving several master classes; contact Shkoda at x4043 for more information.
Tickets are available at the University Box Office, x6333.
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The Hobbit is coming to CSU, Chico, Nov. 3
Chico Performances is presenting the larger than life puppet experience, The Hobbit on Nov. 3 in Laxson Auditorium at 7:30pm.
Who hasn’t heard of the superb trilogy of The Lord of the Rings? Using giant theatrical puppets, this production of The Hobbit chronicles the wonderful journey of Bilbo Baggins to Lonely Mountain and his slow change from a provincial hobbit into a world-weary hero. This highly successful adaptation has received standing ovations throughout the world.
This enchanting performance is sure to transport you to a magical world where you can follow along as if you were a part of the story.
Tickets for this larger than life performance are $18 for Adult, $16 for Senior, and $14 for Student/Child.
To buy tickets or for more information please visit the Web site or call the University Box Office at 530-898-6333.
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CSU, Chico Presents Annual Fall Choral Concert, Oct. 23
CSU, Chico’s School of the Arts will present the annual fall choral concert American Heritage on Friday, Oct. 23 at 7:30pm in Laxson Auditorium.
American Heritage will feature a montage of music by American composers including Copland, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Billings, Dello Joio, and Randall Thompson. Also on the program will be a stirring selection of jazz charts, spirituals and folk song arrangements by Alice Parker, Robert Shaw, Jack Halloran, and many others. The finale for the concert will be Aaron Copland’s “The Promise of Living” from his opera “The Tender Land.” Other featured pieces include “Zion’s Walls” and “At the River” (also by Copland), an arrangement of “Route 66,” an arrangement of the Billy Joel tune “And So it Goes,” “Ain’t That Good News” by William Dawson, and a medley from the musical “Oklahoma.”
Choirs performing in the concert include the Acappella Choir, the Chamber Singers, and the University Chorus, which is comprised of both students and community members.
Ticketa: University Box Office, x6333.
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SICKO Free Screening: Health Care Debate
Performing Arts Center (PAC) room 134, the Ruth Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall
Mon., Oct. 19
7pm - 9pm
SICKO, a free screening of Michael Moore¹s commentary on the current U.S. health care system.
A film/discussion of the current Health Care Debate, sponsored by The Peace Institute at California State University, Chico.
The film will be followed by a brief discussion by Michael Hoopingarner and Tom Reed on the pros and cons of the Obama/HR 3200 vs. Single Payer approaches to Health Care Reform - a discussion the media won’t cover.
The event is free and open to the public.
For more information contact Dr. Robert Bowman at 521-2518.
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World Food Day 2009, Oct. 19
This year World Food Day will be celebrated on campus Mon., Oct. 19, 10am - noon in CE 107. The theme is “Global Food Crisis: Opportunities, Responsibilities and Solutions.”
Agenda:
10am - 11am Teleconference presentations from Wash. D.C.
11am - 11:20am Discussion of ideas about world food and hunger
11:20am - Noon Local Food Task Force presentation
Please encourage your students to attend.
For more information, visit the Web site or download a flyer.
This event is jointly sponsored by the College of Agriculture and the Nutrition Program.
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Candlelight Vigil for Gina Maggio, Oct. 14
The Ladies of Alpha Phi will be holding a candlelight vigil in loving memory of their sister, Gina Marie Maggio, this Wed., Oct. 14, 2009. It will be held at the Alpha Phi sorority house located at 504 W. 3rd Street (3rd and Chestnut). It will begin promptly at 8pm (rain or shine).
Everyone is welcome. There will be an open microphone, songs, picture boards, poster boards to sign, and more.
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"Two Conceptions of Truth" Dr. Paul Teller, UC Davis
Thurs., Oct. 22
Trinity 100
4pm - 6pm
Reception to follow.
We ordinarily think of truth as an all-or-nothing affair. In this talk, I argue that this conception constitutes an idealization, to be sure one that most often serves us excellently. To see this conception as idealized, consider that we evaluate representations for success generally by how well they represent things the way they are. In the case of analog representations, such as maps, what counts as success is adequate, and so context-relative, precision, and accuracy. I suggest that on a less idealized model of truth, representational success for statements functions more like that for analog representations than we usually appreciate — even in science we never get statements that are both perfectly precise and perfectly accurate. The appearance of completely unqualified truth arises from the circumstance that we use an analog of epistemic contextualism, what I call semantic contextualism, in which we generally operate from “platforms”, collections of representations that are defeasibly treated as “completely adequate”.
Sponsored by Phi Sigma Tau, the Department of Philosophy, and the Associated Students.
More information is available at the Web site.
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Kindergarten Faire, Nov. 18
The ASCDL will be hosting a Kindergarten Faire on Nov. 18, 2009 in the BMU, at 5:30pm. The event is free and open to the public.
Representatives from area kindergartens including alternative, traditional, and private programs will be present to offer information and answer questions.
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Multicultural Community Collaboration Book Fair, Oct. 24-25
October 24 & 25
9am - 10pm
Barnes & Noble Bookstore (2031 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway)
Please support our book fair. All monies raised will support our 2010 Scholarship program for local ethnic youth for higher education in Butte County.
A percentage of net sale purchases (including in-store Starbucks purchases) will support our scholarship program. Get your holiday shopping done early at Barnes & Noble, and support our local kids.
Fun for kids: multicultural story time, crafts, Hmong/Mexican cultural exhibits, calligraphic writing, music, and more.
Sponsored by CSU, Chico’s Multicultural Community Collaboration Committee.
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This Way to Sustainability V Conference at CSU, Chico, Nov. 5-8, 2009
Online Registration is now open through Oct. 30, 2009.
Please visit our Web site to view the conference schedule and to register online. This year we have an exciting lineup of speakers, workshops, tours, and sessions that you won’t want to miss.
Registration fees include participation in all sessions, featured keynotes, tours, and workshops (some workshops or tours may require separate registration, please see schedule for details).
Registration fees are as follows:
• Students are free. Includes all university, college, and community college students, and K-12 students with a valid student ID card or with a registered faculty member
• Faculty/Staff: $25.00 per person
• General Audience: $25.00 per person
• Speakers/Moderators: Free, pre-registration required to validate status
Note: All sessions are on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-registration does not guarantee you a seat in all sessions so you are encouraged to arrive early as space in some sessions may be limited.
If you are a student and would like to become a conference volunteer please contact Deanna Dottai.
If you would like to become a sponsor for this conference please visit our Web site.
This annual event is hosted by CSU, Chico, Butte Community College, and the Associated Student groups of each.
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Garrison Keillor, Coming to Laxson, Oct. 29
Join Chico Performances in an evening with NPR storyteller Garrison Keillor, scheduled for Thurs., Oct. 29, 2009 at 7:30pm in Laxson Auditorium.
True to his radio form, Grammy award-winner, author, and humorist celebrity speaker Garrison Keillor will share his hilarious anecdotes about growing up in the American Midwest, the people of Lake Wobegon, and “late-life fatherhood.” With a wonderful, dry sense of humor, Keillor will once again visit Lake Wobegon with his words of wisdom, class, charisma, and humor.
This performance is co-sponsored by KCHO and KFPR Radio, NPR.
Tickets are $60 Premium, $55 Adult/Senior, $45 Student/Child, and are available online or by calling the University Box Office, 898-6333.
For more information, please visit: the Web site.
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A.S. Presents Reredux, Oct. 15
AS Presents is proud to present Re Redux (Didi and Aaron of Brazillian Girls) in the BMU Auditorium on Oct. 15, 2009. Doors open at 7:30pm. The performance will begin at 8pm.
When New York electro/dance band Brazillian Girls was nominated for a 2009 Grammy Award last fall, it seemed an unlikely time for the group to go on hiatus. But singer Sabina Sciubba’s pregnancy and the recent birth of her child meant the group would be on break through this summer. Not ones to sit idly by, keyboardist Didi Gutman and drummer Aaron Johnston created a new project entitled Reredux. For fans of Brazilian Girls and anyone who loves to dance, this is not a show to be missed.
Tickets are available at the University Box Office on 2nd and Normal or at the Web site.
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CSU, Chico Staff Vacancy Announcements
Vacancy Announcements for the Week of 10/12/09:
(09-0059) INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT TECHNICIAN I
CHEM
Closes: 10/26/09
(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
(09-0055) ITC - CAREER LEVEL
(Service Desk Analyst - PC) (On Campus Only)
USRV
Closes: 10/27/09
(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: 11/3/09
(09-0045) POLICE DISPATCHER I
UPD
Open until filled; application review: 8/3/09
(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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Overview of PeopleSoft Waitlist Functionality - Oct. 20,23, & 29
Overview of the Wait List functionality. Come learn how Wait Lists have been setup in PeopleSoft, how students request to be placed on a Wait List, how a department can place a student on a Wait List and how students get enrolled from a Wait List.
This workshop is intended for staff in the Colleges and Academic Departments, advisors, faculty, and other staff involved in enrolling students in classes.
Title: SRO - Overview of PeopleSoft Wait List Functionality
Date & Time: Oct. 20, 2009 (Tues) 2pm - 3:30pm
Oct. 23, 2009 (Fri) 8:30am - 10am
Oct. 29, 2009 (Thurs) 3:30pm - 5pm
Location: SSC 150
Presenter: Jean Irving, University Registrar
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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CELT Teaching Excellence Series: Incorporating Civic Engagement, Oct. 21
The new director of Civic Engagement, Dr. Michael Briand, will be speaking on the meaning and value of promoting civic awareness and community involvement among students on Wed., Oct. 21, 2pm - 3pm in MLIB 031. This is the second in the fall CELT Teaching Excellence series. All are welcome.
Please register online.
CELT is also launching a book club beginning Nov. 11 from 2pm - 3pm in MLIB 171 to which you are invited. We will be exploring the book, “What the Best College Teachers Do” by Ken Bain. Free copies to all participants. We will have a second discussion meeting on Dec. 2 followed by three in the spring. If you are not familiar with this amazing educator, take a look at a presentation on YouTube.
Save the date: the last Teaching Excellence series presentation of the semester will be on Nov. 18, 2pm - 3pm, in MLIB 031 on “A Universal Design for Learning.”
For more information, please call the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, 898-3094.
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