CSU, Chico Tsunami Relief Benefit Lunch and Dinner

The CSU, Chico students are invited to the CSU, Chico Tsunami Benefit Lunch and Dinner at the Bell Memorial Union Auditorium, to help raise funds for Tsunami survivors. The Associated Students will offer lunch and dinner on Thursday, February 17. Lunch will be served from 11:30 AM until 1:30 PM and there will be two dinner seatings at 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM. The menu will be a delicious Southeast Asian buffet with both meat and vegetarian items, and costs $10 for students. Extra donations are appreciated. The community has given so much already, but there is so much more that needs to be done. Proceeds from this event will be donated to UNICEF for relief efforts in Southeast Asia. You can purchase tickets at the University Box Office, located on 2nd and Normal, or at the door. Tickets will be available on Monday, February 7. Please come support this important event. For more information please call Nikki Hertl, UHFS, at 898-6325.

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ACADEMIC WRITING AWARD

A.S. BOOKSTORE
ACADEMIC WRITING AWARD

Prize
$500 will be awarded to the winner at the Outstanding Student Awards Reception in April

Guidelines for Submissions
Writer must be a currently enrolled student at CSU, Chico
Paper must be academic writing: essays, reviews, research or position papers
No poetry or fiction
Only one paper per student may be entered
Paper must have been written for a current CSU, Chico class, by a CSU, Chico student just for this competition, or for any CSU, Chico class taken since Fall 2003, and may have been published on or off campus
Papers must be typed or printed; originals or photocopies are acceptable
Papers must be nominated by a faculty member

Evaluation Criteria
Clarity of purpose, writing effectiveness, impact on informed audience beyond the discipline
Nomination Forms and Deadline

For nomination forms, please call 898-5351, or stop by PAC 109.

Deadline: March 7, 2005 by 5 p.m. in PAC 109

Selection of Winner
Papers will be read by a team of faculty across the disciplines

Comments will not be provided

Submitted papers from the applicants may be picked up after May 20, 2005 in PAC 109

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Important Information: Commencement, Registration

Important Information Regarding Commencement and Registration

Dear Seniors:

This is an important message from Academic Evaluations to students walking through Spring 2005 commencement ceremonies who will not complete all course work by May 31, 2005. (If you intend to complete ALL coursework for your bachelor’s degree by May 31, 2005, please disregard this email)

• If you plan to walk through ceremonies this Spring 2005, and have not yet filed for graduation for the Spring 2005 semester, you must file for graduation ceremonies by Friday, February 25, 2005.
• If you know you will need to register for courses in Summer 2005 or Fall 2005 you must re-file for graduation between February 28-March 11, 2005.
• Students who fail to re-file by this date will miss their opportunity to register for summer and fall classes using the NEW real-time registration system and timeline.

To re-file go to the Student Records and Registration Office MLIB 180 and complete the re-file application packet (form 8). Take the completed form and the $8 re-filing fee to windows 1-4.

• Questions regarding graduation should be directed to the Academic Evaluations Office, MLIB 180, at 898-5957.
• Questions regarding commencement ceremonies? Call the Alumni/Commencement Office at 898-6472

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Student Computing Workshops

Student Computing will begin offering computer workshops for the spring 2005 semester next week.
These are the workshops that will be presented:

HTML/UNIX
Wed, Feb 9th
5-6:00pm in MLIB 457

HTML/UNIX
Thurs Feb 10th
5-6:00pm in MLIB 457

Description of the HTML/UNIX workshop
This workshop covers a brief overview of how to make a web page using HTML on the UNIX system. Simple HTML coding will be covered to show students how to create, format and edit a web page. Students will also learn basic UNIX commands, directory navigation, and file permissions.

Please note: Make sure you have a working WildcatMail account. You should also know your UNIX Shell ID before you attend the workshop. If you need assistance with either or both of these accounts, please stop by or call the Student Computing Helpdesk in MLIB 116, 898-4357.

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Identifying Depression: Do You Know the Signs?

Ahmed Abouesh, MD will be presenting a forum entitled “Identifying Depression: Do You Know the Signs?” He is the Director of Enloe Behavioral Health and has a wealth of experience in adult psychiatry. Dr. Abouesh has published articles that have appeared in the American Journal of Psychiatry and the Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology, and has participated in research projects around the United States. This forum will be held Thursday, February 10, 2005, 5-6 PM in Ayres 106. We encourage all of you to attend this forum.

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Graphic Design Internships

Graphic Designers wanted to design posters for School of the Arts music, theatre, art, and dance events. Will also be deisgning/producing ads and programs. Experience with Macintosh graphic design software (Freehand, Illustrator, PageMaker, Photoshop) helpful. Internship is for 1-3 units. For more information, contact J. DiMaggio, School of the Arts Publicist, at 898-5739 or jdimaggio@csuchico.edu.

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California Mini-Corps Program

California Mini-Corps Program

Are you planning a career in bilingual teaching and would like to gain experience while earning $8.50-9.50 per hour, read on…

Criteria:
1 Enrolled as a full time undergraduate student at CSU, Chico (12+ units).
Interested in pursuing a career in teaching.
Former migrant student or have experiential knowledge of the migrant lifestyle.
Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 for Freshmen, a 2.3 for Sophomores,

2.5 for Juniors and 2.8 for Seniors.
Have a financial need.
Bilingual proficient in English, Spanish, Hmong or Punjabi.
Citizen of USA or meet resident requirements.
Must be creative, intelligent, dependable and an outstanding individual.
Have fingerprints/TB test cleared.
Students accepted into the program must enroll in BLMC 189A&B which meets on Thursdays from 4:00-6:50, every other week and at least two Saturdays a semester. Must have 10.5-15 hours available between 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday to work with students (K-12) in Butte, Glenn, Yuba, Tehama, or Sutter counties.

Pay: Freshmen/Sophomores $8.50 per hour
Juniors/Seniors $9.50 per hour

For Information Contact:
María Guadalupe Guillén, Program Coordinator: mgguillen@csuchico.edu
Emma Flores, Recruiter: minicorpstudent@csuchico.edu
CSU, Chico Siskiyou #137 (530) 898-6828
Under the department of Professional Studies in Education

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Tsunami Relief

The members of Zeta Beta Tau and AS Community Affairs Council will host a table between the Library and Glenn Hall for the Red Cross of Chico. Donations of any denomination can be made to help the survivors and families of the Tsunami for the first two weeks of the spring semester. Receipts will be available and all donations will be directly given to the Red Cross for disaster relief. Please e-mail or call Chris Porter with any questions at ascommunity@csuchico.edu or (530)898-5701.

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Executive Fellowship Program

The Center for California Studies at CSU Sacramento is currently accepting applications for the Executive Fellowship Program, California Senate Fellows, The Jessee Marvin Unruh Assembly Fellowship Program and the Judicial Administration Fellowship Program. Applicants must graduate from a four-year college/university by August/September 2005 and demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to the state. All majors are encouraged to apply.

Fellows receive health and dental benefits as well as a monthly stipend. Stipends vary with the different programs, from $1882 0 $1972 per month.
Deadline: February 23, 2005

For further information/application visit the program Web site at:
www.csus.edu/calst/executive - Executive Fellowship
www.cscu.edu/calst/senate - California Senate Fellowship
www.csus.edu/calst - Assembly Fellowship and Judicial Administration Fellowship Programs

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Are you a Guy?

Want To Make 10 Bucks For One Hour of Your Time?

I am a graduate student doing a research project on men and their reactions to common types of violence. If you are a guy 18 or 19 years old, I would like to interview you for about 1 hour. I will pay you $10 to talk to me about these issues.

Interested?

Contact:
Melanie Carlson
897-0318
melaniebcarlson@sbcglobal.net

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Depression and Emotional Control

Topic: Depression and Emotional Control
Date: February 9, 2005
Time: 8:30-9:15
Where: Whitney Hall 9th floor lobby

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"Steroids, Professional Sports, and Getting Ahead", Feb.16

On Wed., Feb. 16, a panel of experts will be speaking on “Steroids, Professional Sports, and Getting Ahead”
(Wednesday, February 16, 7:30 PM, PAC 134). The panel will include Dave Casper, Former Tight End of the Oakland Raiders and Football Hall of Fame Inductee. The Center for Applied and Professional Ethics (CAPE) promotes ethical reflection about issues of concern within and outside the University.

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FREE TUTORING

The Student Learning Center is now taking Sign-up’s for Free Tutoring.

Tutoring is available in many subject areas by appointment.
All tutors have department faculty recommendations.
Make your appointment today.

Location: MLIB room 458

Office Hours: M - R 9:00 am - 4:45 pm
F 9:00 am - 2:45 pm

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Study Skills Workshop

The Student Learning Center is offering the first Study Skills Workshop of the semester:

Tuesday, February 8
Time Management Tools
1-2 p.m.
presented by Chris Trowbridge
Meriam Library, Room 226

The workshop is free!
You may drop in or sign up in advance at the Student Learning Center (MLIB 458) or by calling 898-6839.

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Want to Carpool?

Need a ride somewhere? or Traveling somewhere and want to share gas money? Try AlterNetRides, just go to the Chico State Information Center Website and click on the AlterNetRides icon.

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Vocalist/Composer/Writer/Director, Feb.7

Vocalist/Composer/Writer/Director

Rinde Eckert Makes a Quick Visit

10am, Humanities Center Gallery (Trinity 100), February 7

Rinde Eckert, guest of Department of Art professor Michael Bishop, will give a short performance to be followed by discussion at 10am on Feb 7 in the Humanities Center Gallery (Trinity 100). Eckert is in the North State performing his Slow Fire with the Paul Dresher Ensemble at the Mondavi Center in Davis.

The multitalented Eckert is a master vocalist, an innovative composer, and an increasingly well-known writer and director. His collaboration with UC Davis alumnus Steve Mackey, Ravenshead, was named “best new opera of 1998” by USA Today and presented in UC Davis’ Main Theatre in 2000.

Slow Fire, by Eckert and Paul Dresher, gives us a glimpse into the thoughts of one man in isolation. Through operatic aria, speech, frenzied falsetto and declamatory incantations, his language vacillates between common clichés and poetic soliloquy. About the piece, the San Francisco Chronicle wrote: “A rare piece of music theater, a tour de force of intellectual and emotional artistry. It is, to put it simply, a masterpiece” And the San Francisco Examiner wrote: “Outrageously funny, often scary, ingeniously constructed and consistently communicative…a monodrama made monumental.…”

For information, call x4642.

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Valentines Day Concert

Chico Performances is inviting you to spend Valentines Day with a performance of Nanci Griffith and the Blue Moon Orchestra (with opener Mary Gauthier), Monday February 14 at 7:30 pm in Laxson Auditorium.

Austin native Nanci Griffith’s endless talent for crafting and performing songs has earned her a devoted, international following — playing sold out shows at Carnegie Hall, The London Palladium and the Strawberry Music Festival. Her sheer honesty combined with tender retrospectives of love lost and love found creates memorable melodies and universal lyrics. She will be joined by the 5 member Blue Moon Orchestra.

Advance tickets are $35 Premium, $30 Adults and Seniors, $25 Student/Child and are available at the University Box Office, 898-6333.

In addition to the performance, Chico Performances is hosting a dinner at the BMU with doors opening at 5:30. The complete price for dinner, beverages (limit 2) a commemorative photo and a premium ticket to the performance is just $55 per person.

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Spring Involvement Faire

Make the most of your college days and get involved!

The Spring Involvement Faire is Tuesday Feb 22, from 11-2 in the Free Speech Area. The faire is sponsored by the Associated Students but features booths and representatives from various organizations and clubs on campus.

If your club hasn’t signed up for a booth do so now in BMU 203. The deadline for signing up for a booth is Feb.18.

For more information please contact: Nick Miller at 898-5701 or by email at asstudentaffairs@csuchico.edu.

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Are you interested in Student Government?

The 2005 AS Elections are right around the corner!
The elected positions are:
President
Executive Vice President
VP of Business and Finance
VP of Facilities and Services
Director of Legislative Affairs
Director of University Affairs
Commissioner of Activity Fee
Commissioner of Environmental Affairs
Commissioner of Multicultural Affairs
Commissioner of Student Affairs
Commissioner of Community Affairs
Filling Opens Friday Feb. 18, 2005
For more informations about elections please contact Amy Henneman at astraditional@csuchico.edu or 898-5701

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ReNew CSU Chico Convergence

Are you interested in making our campus environmentally safe?
The ReNew CSU Chico Convergence is a gathering of students from across the state meeting at Chico to network and learn about how campuses are achieving sustainability. The conference will be held Feb.18, 19 and 20. There will be workshops, informational sessions and speakers. For more information please contact Annie Sherman at asenvironmental@csuchico.edu or 898-5701.

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Black History Awareness and Step Show, Feb.4,5

The 2nd annual Black History Awareness and Step Show is going to be held on Friday 2/4 and Saturday 2/5. Tickets are $5 with student ID and $8 for general on Friday and Saturday is $10 for everyone. Tickets are on sale in BMU 203 right now! For any other questions please contact Kendra Woerman at asmulticultural@csuchico.edu or 898-5701.

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National Student Exchange Meeting

This is a reminder and also an invitation for you to attend an information meeting on the National Student Exchange.

Are you interested in going to school in a different part of the United States for a semester or a year? The National Student Exchange (NSE) has a great opportunity for personal and educational growth at 177 institutions throughout the United States and its territories (Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands).

Here is your chance to experience new places, and make new friends.

Below are two dates remaining in the semester to attend an informational meeting. Please join us.

Date: Wednesday, Feb. 2 or Wednesday, Feb. 9
Time: 5:05 p.m.
Location: Tehama Hall 306

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MAC Looking for New Members

Are you interested in Multicultural issues and awareness?

The Multicultural Affairs Council is looking for new members! The meetings are held Tuesdays from 5-7p.m. Apply online at ASCHICO.COM. For any questions contact Kendra Woerman at asmulticultural@csuchico.edu or 898-5701.

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CATS Bus Schedules

The Chico State Information Center now has CATS bus schedules, including the new updated route nine! Stop by our office and pick one up, we are located on the first floor of the BMU, 898-INFO.

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Bell Memorial Union Art Gallery Reception

Bell Memorial Union Art Gallery
Photomontage
By Dani Kantrowitz
January 24-February 11 2005
Reception Wednesday February 2, 6-8 pm. Refreshments will be provided.

The Bell Memorial Union Art Gallery presents ‘Photomontage’ an exhibition by Dani Kantrowitz. Kantrowitz is a CSU, Chico student who is pursuing her BA in Art Studio, Printmaking. She uses photomontage with collage elements, water color and gouache; composed on old album paper or cardboard. She uses symbolic imagery repeatedly in her work.

The gallery is located in the third floor of the Bell Memorial Union. The gallery is open Monday-Thursday 7:00 am-11:00 pm, Friday 7am-10pm, Saturday 11am-10pm, and Sunday 12pm-11pm.

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Blood Drive, February 9

Our next Blood Drive will be held on Wednesday, February 9, in BMU 210, from 10 am-4 p.m. All participants will receive a free t-shirt.
Please eat and drink plenty of fluids before arriving; you must be at least 17 years of age, in generally good health and weigh a minimum of 110 lbs. A Donor Card or Photo ID is required. Allow approximately one-hour. For an appointment, call the Staff Council office 898-6156. We hope to see you there.

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"Make It Happen" Counseling Center Support Groups

JOIN A SUPPORT GROUP TODAY! At the Psychological Counseling Center, we offer a variety of groups to meet your needs. All of our groups are led by experienced counselors and designed to be effective. These groups are provided as a free service to regularly enrolled students at CSU, Chico.

Check out our Website to see the groups being offered by the Psychological Counseling Center to students this semester:

If you think one or more of our groups would be beneficial to you, please call or come by our office for more information and schedule a brief interview appointment with a group leader today! We are located in the Meriam Library, Room 141, or call 898-6345.

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Chico Performances

Chico Performances is proud to present the following in music, dance and theatre for the month of February:
Feb. 14: Nanci Griffith and The Blue Moon Orchestra: Folk Diva (plus dinner at the BMU, 5:30)
Feb. 18: International Guitar Festival-Paradise: Acoustic Guitar
Feb. 19: International Guitar Festival-Chico: Acoustic Guitar (plus a free guitar workshop at 2:00, PAC 135)
Feb. 25-27: Keeping Dance Alive!: Repertory Dance Concert

All performances are at 7:30 and are held in Laxson Auditorium.

We would also like to remind you that Rani Arbo and daisy mayhem scheduled for February 11 and the Miro Quartet, scheduled for February 27 have both cancelled their performances. For ticket exchanges, please contact the University Box Office.

For more detailed information, please go to Website.

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Special Education Program Scholarships

The Special Education Program within the Department of Professional Studies in Education announces its 2005 scholarship award period. Based on a review of the performance of the CSU, Chico Special Education Teacher Preparation programs, the United States Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services has renewed three continuing grants and approved one new project, making a total of $545,000 available this year for student support. The grants will provide up to 82 graduate students with stipends to pay expenses of fees, books, supplies and travel while they seek Education Specialist credentials to serve pupils with mild to severe disabilities. All currently enrolled and eligible special education students will be invited to apply for the awards. Since 2001, the three continuing federal grants have awarded over $905,000.

The university program serves 58 school districts and county offices in northern California.

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Ballroom Dance Club

The Chico State Ballroom Dance Club has created the dance and workshop schedule for Spring 2005. Further details are listed below and will be posted in Yolo 213 and our Website.
We hope to see you there!
The Ballroom Dance Club
chicoballroom@mail.com

Ballroom Dance Club Dances

Friday, February 4
Theme: Welcome Back/No Theme
Location: Acker 204
Lesson: Beg/Int Lindy

Friday, April 8
Theme: Hot Havanna Nights
Location: Acker 204
Lesson: Beg/Int Cha-Cha

Friday, April 22
Theme: Revenge of the Nerds
Location: Acker 204
Lesson: Beg/Int Street Hustle

Workshops
Waltz
Date: Friday, February 25
Time: 7 PM – 9 PM
Location: Yolo 213

Night Club
Date: Friday, April 1
Time: 7 PM – 9 PM
Location: Yolo 213

It is recommended that students know some basic steps and moves for the above dances before attending a workshop.

Costs:
Lesson: $3
Dance: $2
Lesson & Dance: $4
In Costume: $1 off
Workshop: $5

Semester Passes are offered for $20. Students get in FREE to BDC dances and workshops.

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Associated Students Student Position

The Associated Students is recruiting for the following student position:

Diversion Excursion Coordinator Internship: Under direct supervision of the Recycling Coordinator, plan organize and implement the educational project know as Diversion Excursion. Compensation: Two academic units and $75.00 per month. Position begins Feb. 2005 through May 2005.

For complete job requirements, as application, and supplemental application please visit our Website <file://www.aschico.com

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National Eating Disorders Awareness

The Campus Wellness Center is promoting National Eating Disorders Awareness during March 1-3rd, 2005. This will be a time to re-examine and understand the magnitude of eating disorders and body image issues. We will be sharing our information and ideas with the campus and community, with an assortment of educational tables and information. Recognizing your club’s active and positive presence, we are inviting you to participate by having a table at our Mind and Body Fair. The recognition of an alliance with an organization like yours could be a remarkable boost in our outreach efforts.

We encourage you to participate in our many awareness events:

• MIND AND BODY FAIR
• FORUMS to be announced.
• CLOTHING DRIVE
• RECIPE CONTEST

All healthy recipes will be submitted in a cookbook, and entered into a raffle contest. We also offer a variety of presentations to on-campus groups and classes. These presentations can be formal, informal, interactive, include video(s) and discussion as well as other formats.

Please contact our office with possible dates and times if you would like a presentation or have any questions. You can contact us by phone at 898-4697 or our e-mail address is wcenter@exchange.csuchico.edu. Thank you and Be Well!

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