Charter Day was first set aside on March 5, 1909, to remember
the past of the Normal School and to memorialize John Bidwell
and distinguished deceased members of the faculty and trustees.
A highlight of this first Charter Day was the donation by Annie
Bidwell of two acres of land between the school and the creek.
Dr. Van Liew, president of the Normal School, reported that "similar
days are observed by Stanford and the University of California
and are certainly uplifting and inspiring occasions."
The modern Founders Week
reminds us of the history of the school, celebrates its growth and development
from normal school to state university, and looks forward to an exciting future.
For more information about Founders Week, please call (530) 898-4143.
Saturday April 19 |
Greek Clean-up Day
CSU, Chico student leaders from Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council and Multi-cultural Greek Council will be at Butte County's historic Patrick Ranch to help with a clean-up project sponsored by the Far West Heritage Association.
| Patrick Ranch |
10am - 1pm |
Baseball: CSU, Chico vs. Dominguez Hills
The Wildcats host the Toros for a doubleheader.
| Nettleton Stadium |
Noon |
Eco-Fest
Eco-Fest is a free festival that promotes environmental and social awareness. | Kendall Lawn |
Noon - 6pm |
Student Directed One-Acts
Top student directors call the shots in this popular evening of one-acts. Under the direction of faculty advisor Sue Hargrave Pate, this evening of student-focused work is a wonderful evening of exciting scripts and performances. | Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall |
7:30pm |
Sunday April 20
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Baseball: CSU, Chico vs. Dominguez Hills
The Wildcats host the Toros for the final game of a four-game series.
| Nettleton Stadium | Noon |
Student Directed One-Acts
Top student directors call the shots in this popular evening of one-acts. Under the direction of faculty advisor Sue Hargrave Pate, this evening of student-focused work is a wonderful evening of exciting scripts and performances. | Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall |
2pm |
North State Symphony: Final Frontier
Outer space – and the furthest reaches of the human imagination – are on stage with The Planets, a musical trip through the zodiac by Gustav Holst. The North State Symphony’s season finale begins with Debussy’s lovely Nocturnes, then opens a window to the future with brilliant student soloists Chelsea Morden and Ayako Nakamura. | Laxson Auditorium |
7:30pm |
Monday April 21
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Lassen vs. Shasta Energy Competition
Lassen and Shasta halls will be competing to see who can use the least amount of energy in a week. The winner will be announced at Eco-Fest. The energy competition will last through Friday, April 25.
| Lassen and Shasta Halls |
Various |
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Trinity celebration – architectural tour and reception
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the completion of Trinity Hall, the third of architect Chester Cole’s much-admired Romanesque buildings – Trinity, Kendall Hall and Laxson Auditorium – that form the core of the Chico State campus. To honor this beloved “trinity,” architectural experts will lead a tour of the exteriors discussing their medieval and Mediterranean roots, then head to the new Student Services Center to point out how some of its features echo the Chester Cole buildings. A reception in Trinity Hall will follow at 3pm.
| Trinity Hall |
2pm |
Tuesday
April 22 - Earth Day |
College of Natural Sciences Poster Symposium
This open event highlights research conducted by College of Natural Sciences faculty and students. Presenters will be available at 1pm, and awards will be presented at 3pm.
| BMU Auditorium |
9am - 3pm |
Faculty-Staff Alumni Recognition Event
The Chico State Alumni Association invites faculty and staff who are graduates of Chico state to a recognition reception from 9am to 11am. Light refreshments will be served. A group photo will be taken at 10:15am and everyone will receive a customized Chico Alumni Chico Bag. |
BMU 210 |
9am - 11am |
Veggie Feed
Local businesses around Chico will be donating vegetarian cuisine to be purchased individually at a small rate or combined as a whole plate to raise awareness on healthy environmental-friendly food and to raise funds for EARC. |
Free Speech Area |
11:30am |
Take Back the Tap
Learn about the quality of Chico tap water, the truth behind bottled water, and possibly walk away with a free Kleen Kanteen or Take Back the Tap t-shirt. |
Free Speech Area |
10am - 2pm |
Recycled Art Show Reception and Judging
Artist reception and judging of work. Entries welcome. |
Multicultural Center |
2pm |
Earth Day - Will Breathe for Peace/Zazen Meditation Workshop
The workshop teaches an ancient practice that has proven to reduce stress and calm the restless mind while simultaneously enhancing your physical health.
|
BMU 210 |
1pm - 3pm |
Outstanding Faculty Service Award Reception
The Outstanding Faculty Service Award is given annually to a CSU, Chico faculty member for his or her service to students, the campus community, or the community at large. This year's honoree is construction management professor James O’Bannon. |
Albert E. Warrens Reception Center |
4pm |
Film Series Part III of IV: When the Levees Broke
Director Spike Lee documents Hurricane Katrina by exploring the scale of disaster as well as the emergency response. The film is separated into four parts, each focusing on a different aspect of Katrina's passage through New Orleans. Each act is an hour long. | BMU 312 |
4pm |
Michael Taylor: Lecture about Marcel Duchamp
Marcel Duchamp’s last major work, Etant Donnes, will be discussed. Held in conjunction with the Janet Turner Print Museum exhibit “Marcel Duchamp: The Large Glass.” | Humanities Center Trinity Hall |
5:30pm |
60 Earth Hour
This campaign is aimed to reduce carbon emissions by making a collaborative effort and statement by turning off your lights for one hour. |
|
8pm - 9pm |
Wednesday April 23 |
Campus History Tour
CSU, Chico's rich past will be highlighted at different locations on campus. The different eras of the school's history will be illustrated by campus landmarks and colorful stories.
| Kendall Hall Lawn |
10am |
Campus Arboretum Tour
Campus trees and plants are the subject for this tour. CSU, Chico was designated as
an arboretum in 1982 in recognition of the superb collection of woody plants.
| Kendall Hall Lawn | 11am |
Turn off Your TV Bash
The Campus Involvement and Awareness organization will be dismantling and displaying TV sets. Alternative activities will be promoted during this display in line with national turn off your TV week. |
Free Speech Area |
12pm - 2pm |
Sustainability in the Cal State System
Warren Jacobs from the CSU Chancelors Office will present on the sustainability initiatives in the Cal State system. |
BMU 303 |
7pm |
Museum Without Walls Lecture: Greg and Bill Johnson
Greg and Bill Johnson of Far West Rice will be speaking on rice growing and new sustainable developments in the rice industry. The Northern California Natural History Museum sponsors a spring lecture series featuring various interesting topics presented at the Chico Area Recreation and Parks District Community Center. | CARD Center |
7:30pm |
Thursday
April 24 |
Northern California Natural History Museum Groundbreaking
Public is invited to a ceremonial celebration of groundbreaking for the museum project. There will be a short program. Refreshments will be available.
| Museum site adjacent to Bidwell Mansion |
10am |
37th Annual Staff Awards Luncheon
The Staff Awards Luncheon recognizes the staff of CSU, Chico. Staff members are honored for length of service to the university and for contributions to a safe workplace. Those who have retired in the last year will also be recognized. The culmination of the awards luncheon will be presentation of the Staff Employee of the Year. |
BMU Auditorium |
11:30am - 2pm |
Outstanding Professor Award Presentation and Reception
Outstanding Professor is the highest honor awarded to faculty at CSU, Chico. The Faculty Recognition and Support Committee recommends the recipient from a pool of high-achieving faculty nominated by colleagues. This year's honoree is biology professor Gordon Wolfe. A reception will follow in the PAC Courtyard. |
Lecture: PAC 134 |
3pm |
Juror’s Talk: Art Miami 2007
Diana Daniels, assistant curator, Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, will give a talk on Art Miami 2007, which featured thousands of works by 99 galleries in 17 countries. | University Art Gallery |
5pm - 6pm |
BSS Student Research Symposium
The seventh annual Symposium of Student Research and Scholarly Work held by the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences features undergraduate and graduate students presenting papers. A poster session begins at 5:30pm, followed by the presentation of awards and reception at 7:30pm in Selvester’s Cafe. The presentation of papers begins at 7pm. | Butte Hall and other locations |
5:30pm - 7:30pm |
Gospel Choir: Praise is What We Do!
Join the Chico State Gospel Choir under the direction of Malcolm Jackson for an hour of fun, up-beat, soul-stirring Gospel music that is sure to entertain as well as inspire. This is one of the hottest tickets in town so don’t miss out! | Laxson Auditorium |
7:30pm |
Friday April 25 |
2008 Distinguished Alumni Awards
President Paul J. Zingg will host the fifteenth annual dinner sponsored by the CSU, Chico Alumni Association. This invitation-only event honors eight distinguished alumni from CSU, Chico's seven colleges and the recipient of the Alumni Association Distinguished Service Award. The alumni are visiting tonight from throughout the nation.
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Bell Memorial Union Auditorium |
6:30pm |
Saturday April 26
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International Festival
This annual all-day event sponsored by the Associated Students features foods of the world, international performers and cultural arts and crafts, and celebrates the rich variety of cultures represented on campus and in the community.
|
City Plaza |
11am - 5pm |
River Road Clean-up
Meet at the AS Warehouse on 4th and Cherry at noon (11:30am if you are biking). Gloves and bags will be provided. Bring your water bottle and wear tennis shoes. |
River Road |
12pm - 3pm |
Chico State Band: Postcards
“Thanks for the postcard! But above all thanks for the days you gave us!? So wrote Edvard Grieg to Percy Grainger, two of the featured composers on this concert. Long-time piano professor Robert Bowman is featured in the first movement of Grieg’s Piano Concerto. Also included is Frank Tichelli’s Postcards. | Harlen Adams Theatre |
7:30pm |
Expressions Dance Concert
CSU, Chico’s Expressions Dance club will perform pop, modern and jazz dance pieces. | PAC 134 | 7:30pm |
Sunday April 27
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Bidwell Park Restoration
Volunteers from the campus Environmental Action and Resource Center (EARC) and Friends of Bidwell Park lead volunteers in the removal of trash and invasive species.
| Bidwell Park |
10am - 1pm |
Ongoing Events |
Janet Turner Print Museum Exhibit: Duchamp—A New Generation Of Inspiration - Sculpture, Ceramics, Glass, Drawing |
Laxson Auditorium and Ayres Hall |
11am - 4pm Through April 22 |
| Humanities Center Exhibit: Taking Notes: Drawings, Doodles and Engraved Desktops |
Humanities Center Trinity Hall |
8am - 5pm
Through April 24 |
| Janet Turner Print Museum Exhibit: Duchamp—The Large Glass |
Chico Museum |
Noon - 4pm Through April 27 |
| Museum of Anthropology Exhibit: From Cave Art to E-mail: Language and Meaning in Human Cultures |
Museum of Anthropology Langdon Hall 3rd floor |
11am - 3pm Through May 23 |
For more information about Founders Week, please call (530) 898-4143.
For information about tickets, please call the University Box Office at 898-6333
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