Ride the Wave of Emotions through Motion, May 9

Ride the Wave of Emotions through Motion: 5 Waves of Movement
May 9, 2005
Campus Wellness Center

The Campus Wellness Center is proud to present our final forum of the semester titled “Ride the Waves of Emotions through Motion: 5 Waves of Movement”. The forum presented by Jacia Kornwise, will be very interactive and teach about the connections between the heart, mind, body and spirit. This forum will take place on May 9, 2005, from 4:30 to 6:00 PM in BMU 210 and co-sponsored by The Women’s Center. Come and join us for an end of the semester “ride”!

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Loan Exit Interview Required for Departing Loan Recipients

Student Loan Exit Interview Required for Departing Loan Recipients.

Important Information for students not returning to CSU, Chico for Fall 05.

If you received a Direct and/or Perkins student loan while attending CSU, Chico, you need to complete an ‘Exit Interview’ no later than January 17, 2005. The Exit Interview provides information about your rights and responsibilities as a borrower, provides payment options and offers information about loan consolidation.

Direct Loan borrowers are urged to do their exit interview on-line at Web site. You will need to have your US Dept of Education PIN to view your loans and to complete your exit interview. You may request your PIN at this site www.pin.ed.gov.

Direct Loan borrowers will need this PIN to take advantage of many on-line payment and account oversight options over the term of their loans.

Students who received Perkins student loans should contact Collections in the Student Financial Services Office @ 530-898-5936 to arrange for an on-line or in-person Exit Interview.

Both Direct and Perkins Loan borrowers may come by Kendall Hall Room 213 to complete this Exit Interview requirement in person.

You may disregard this notice if you are returning as at least a half-time student for Fall 2005.

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Open House event at the new Forebay Aquatic Center, May 14

The Associated Students, in concert with C.S.U, Chico, is proud to announce an Open House event at the new Forebay Aquatic Center in Oroville. The Forebay Aquatic Center is a full service boating safety and education program offering sailing classes, youth programs, summer camps, kayaking classes, moonlight paddle excursions and several other aquatic related activities. Our rental department has a number of canoes, kayaks and handful of sailboats available for public use. The Open House is an all day event and will include: free equipment use, music and a portable climbing wall. Make sure that you mark your calendars because this is an occasion that you do not want to miss!

When: May 14, 2005 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Where: Located within the Thermalito North Forebay State Park off Highway 70 (Garden Drive Exit) in Oroville, CA, just twenty miles south of Chico.

Contact Info: Joel Robinson, Forebay Aquatic Center, Manager (530) 624-6919; (530) 624-4686

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London Semester Meeting Thursday, May 5

Want to change your life? Want to spend the Spring 2006 semester in London, England?

Come to an informal meeting Thursday, May 5th at 3 p.m. in PAC 135 and learn more about London Semester, a stimulating and challenging travel-study program sponsored by the College of Humanities and Fine Arts.

London Semester offers students a learning experience uniquely enriched through living and studying in London, a city that offers a rich history together with unmatched cultural opportunities.

London Semester 2006 will be led by Chico State profesors Robert Herhusky and Lisa Emmerich.

For more information, call Brooks Thorlaksson, Associate Dean in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, at 89 ×5351.

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Chico State Birding Club Meeting, May 2

The first meeting of the Chico State Birding Club will be held on
Monday, May 2, 2005 in Holt 125 at 5:00 p.m. This club is open to
anyone who enjoys the outdoors, learning about avian natural history
and sharing common interests. Beginning and advanced birders welcome.
Come see what we’re about!

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Student Computing Workshops

Student Computing will present the following workshops next week. These are the last Student Computing drop-in workshops for the spring 2005 semester.

Dreamweaver MX
Wed May 4
5-6:00pm MLIB 457

Dreamweaver MX
Thurs May 5
5-6:00pm MLIB 457

No sign-up is required.

If you need additional help with Dreamweaver MX, Photoshop, UNIX/HTML, Excel or PowerPoint there is documentation available on the Student Computing Web site In addition, there are self-paced tutorials for all Microsoft Office applications. A link to Microsoft elearning Library (MELL0 can be found on the Student Computing Workshops Web site

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2005 Spring Musical, May 4-7

2005 Spring Musical: Once Upon a Mattress
May 4-7 at 7:30 p.m.
May 8 at 2 p.m.
Laxson Auditorium

Don’t miss this frolicking send-up of “The Princess and the Pea” directed by Susan Hargrave Pate. In a kingdom long ago and far away, Queen Agravain won’t let anyone in the kingdom get married until her dear son Prince Dauntless is royally matched — and who’s good enough for her son? No one! The sweet-natured King is no help; he was struck dumb with fear of his wife many years ago. Along comes Winifred (call her “Fred”) from the neighboring swamp kingdom to win Prince Dauntless’s hand. To test Fred’s sensitivity, the Queen hatches a devious plot that bears some resemblance to the older fairy tale. Throw in some Keystone Kops chases, the hysterical Spanish Panic, and a minstrel or two, and you have a wacky comedy with lots of heart.

For tickets call x6333.

More information: Web site

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University Film Series, May 10

University Film Series
Tuesday May 10 7:30pm
Little Theatre (Ayres 106)
$3 donation appreciated
898-4642
2nd Annual INTERNATIONAL SHORTS Festival
an evening of short works in video and animation

Produced by the Department of Art’s Electronic Arts Program

Chosen from 137 works submitted by 72 artists from France, Norway, England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, The Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa, Canada, Japan, Austria, and across these United States.  

This year’s program is a selection of primarily narrative works.

“Awesome…I like these!” Matthew Christopher

“Brilliant!” Melissa Pagluica

“Lots of tension! Metaphorical. Lots of meaning!” Adrian McKinsey

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Foreign Language Fair, May 3

Stop by and learn the advantages of studying a foreign language. Campus organizations will be present with information regarding Spanish, French, Italian, German, and Japanese as well as study abroad information and career opportunities for students with foreign language degrees. Plus samples of international cuisine!
Schedule of Events:
11:00-4:00 Informational Booths – Trinity 100
7:00 Reading by Mexican Poet, Alberto Blanco – BMU Auditorium
8:00 Performance of “La Noche que nos Cruzó la Frontera” by Dr. Antonio Arreguin-Bermudez – BMU Auditorium

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Tutors Needed

The Student Learning Center is now recruiting tutors for the 2005/2006 School Year. Currently, the pay rate is $7.60/hr, and tutors are hired for up to 10 hours per week. You may obtain an application packet from the Student Learning Center, Meriam Library, Room 458, Monday-Thursday 9-4:45, and Friday 9-2:45.

During the summer months (June 15-July 29) the Student Learning Center is closed. Application packets may then be picked up at the Disability Support Services office, University Center, Room 100.

The following is a tentative list of subject areas we are recruiting tutors for:

Accounting 15, 16
Biology 1, 6A, 6B, 11
Construction Management 197
Finance 150, 151
French 1, 2, 3, 4
Math 7A, 7B
Physics 2A, 2B, 4A, 4B
Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4

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Crossing the Border: Journalism in Mexico , May 1

World Explorations—An exciting monthly lecture series
presented by the Museum of Anthropology.

May’s lecture title:
Crossing the Border: Journalism in Mexico
by Leslie Layton, CSU Instructor

As a former foreign correspondent in Mexico, Layton will explore the cultural and political context of being a journalist south of the border. ‘Layton will also talk about media coverage of Mexico and the current political crisis there.

WHERE: Ayres Hall, Room 106, CSUC campus
WHEN: Sunday, May 1, 2005; 7:00 p.m.
ADMISSION: Free and open to the public
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: (530) 898-5397

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Photography Competition and Exhibition

The Museum of Anthropology’s Annual Photography Competition and Exhibition is underway. Selected prints will be displayed from September 6 through October 7, 2005 in Kendall Hall and in the Museum.

Theme:
Plants and People: An Ancient Connection
The theme for this year’s photography competition is “ethnobotany,” or the relationships and interactions between people and plants in a cultural context. In many parts of the world, people still rely on plants from their environment for food, medicine, shelter, and household items. In other places and cultures, people find them at supermarkets or farmers’ markets and do not grow, collect, or process them personally.

We would like to see photographs that illustrate this human/plant connection. We are looking for submissions that capture the idea of the interactions of plants and people. From a poignant moment of rapture in a garden to the satisfaction of producing or finding plant foods, to making or using plants for hobby or survival, we wish to showcase and celebrate ethnobotany in its many forms.

Specifications: You may submit up to 9 photographs in the following configurations: 8”×10” 8”×12” 11”×14” Please send unmounted photographs.

Fee: $25.00 for every 3 entries.
Deadline: August 5, 2005
Call 898-5397 for application.

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Greek Week Blood Drive

The annual Greek Week Blood Drive benefiting BloodSource was held 4/25-4/26 in the BMU Auditorium. Members of the Greek Community at CSU, Chico donated an amazing 472 pints of blood over the two day period! According to BloodSource, this is the single largest blood drive north of Sacramento and south of the Oregon border.

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Study Skills Workshops

The Student Learning Center is offering two Study Skills Workshops the week of May 2:

5/3 (Tuesday) Countdown to Finals 1-2 pm Chris Trowbridge
MLIB 226 Melissa Duque

5/6 (Friday) Reducing Test Anxiety 1-2 pm Dr. Pat Patterson
MLIB 226

Workshops are Free!
Students can sign up in advance at the
Student Learning Center (Meriam Library 458) or by calling 898-6839.

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Ballroom Dance Club

Hello everyone!
This week, we will be holding another workshop! On Friday, April 29, Nate Tomei and partner will be teaching an intermediate Salsa workshop in Yolo 213. The lesson is only $5 (free to ballroom dance club members!) and will run from 7:00 – 9:00 PM. As the workshop is at the intermediate level, we are requiring that attendees be very comfortable with the basics and several moves; the instructors move very quickly, and the basics are not covered in the lesson.
We would also like to remind you that on Friday, May 13, the club will be holding elections for Fall 2005 prior to our scheduled dance. There are several positions available, including President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, Promotions, and several openings for committee members. Please don’t hesitate to ask any of our officers if you have any questions or concerns about the positions and the elections procedure.
Hope to see you all on Friday!

The Ballroom Dance Club

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Demonstration for Darfur

Tuesday, May 3, 2005
11am-2pm
between Glenn and Siskiyou halls, by the bridge

CSU, Chico is invited to participate in a silent demonstration to raise
awareness about the genocide in Darfur; also, petitions and letters to
state representatives and senators and President Bush will be available for
signing. InterVarsity Christian Fellowship is sponsoring the demonstration.

Please contact Elizabeth Thrasher at ethrasher@mail.csuchico.edu for more
information.

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Redwood Coast backpacking trip

Join the trip leaders of the Associated Students Adventure Outings program on this 3+day adventure to California’s Redwood Coast. Prairie Creek Redwood Coast backpacking trip will take place May5-8, 2005. This trip is one of our favorites. The Redwood Coast offers something for both the novice and experienced backpacker. From the tallest trees on Earth to amazing fern canyons, you will be enthralled by the scenery that Luck Skywalker and his Ewoks once roamed. You can sign up for this trip today! Come on by the Adventure Outings office, located in the BMU basement, we’re open 9-5 M-F, or call 898-4011. Come explore the adventure within!

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Modern Jewish Studies Courses for Fall

Need elective courses or GE Units or just out of interest?
Then why not try Modern Jewish Studies.

Fall Semester Modern Jewish Studies Courses Are Open

3319 MJIS 204-02 Judaism 3 units Wyrick, Jed D
TR 0930AM-1045AM BUTE 219
5623 MJIS 356-01 Genocide and Mass Persuasion 3 units Edelman, Samuel M M 700PM-950PM THMA 113
6547 MJIS 386-01 Philosophy of Judaism 3 units Mirvish, Adrian M W 400PM-650PM BUTE 221
6537 MJIS 498-70 Special Topics (The Rhetoric and History of Anti-Semitism) 3 units Edelman, Samuel Required Internet use, access required.
M 300PM-550PM room TBA
6487 RELS 392-01 Contemporary Religious Thought 3units Danan, Julie H TR 1230PM 145PM AJH 125B Jewish Ethics
2760 HBRW 101-01 First-Semester Hebrew 3 units Danan, Julie H 3 units
TR 0930AM 1045AM AJH 125A

New Course Offered for Fall

Modern Jewish Studies 498 Special Topics Course for Fall 2005:
The Rhetoric and History of Anti-Semitism
MJS 498 Section 70 - #6537 (CSU, Chico Students)
MJS 498 Section 72 - #6538 (On-line Students)
Monday 3 – 5:50
CSU, Chico room TBA
Instructor: Professor Sam Edelman, Dir. Modern Jewish Studies

This course is a senior level – graduate level course. It will be offered in Modern Jewish Studies for both students in the major and for students outside the major as a potential elective course.

For more information email sedelman@csuchico.edu or phone 530-898-4336.

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Ravi Shankar, May 10

Chico Performances presents sitar legend, Ravi Shankar at Laxson Auditorium on May 10 at 7:30 pm. Legendary virtuoso sitarist, composer, teacher and writer, Ravi Shankar is renowned throughout the world for his pioneering work in bringing Indian music to the West. He has been a cultural influence in the West for more than three decades, as India’s most recognized and esteemed musical ambassador. Accompanied by his daughter Anoushka, herself a sitar genius, Shankar’s concerts are a once in a lifetime experience. Tickets are available at the Box Office, on the corner of 2nd and Normal Streets or by calling (530) 898-6333. Tickets are $50 Premium, $45 Adult, $45 Senior, $40 Student/Child

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IMPORTANT CHANGES TO THE FINANCIAL AID PROCESS

The Financial Aid and Scholarship Office has begun making financial aid awards for next year. You will be notified through your WildcatMail account if you have been awarded financial aid for 2005/2006. The e-mail contains detailed information on how to access your financial aid award through your Chico State Connection Portal account. If you applied for 05/06 aid and have not received an e-mail, contact our office at finaid@csuchico.edu for assistance.

Use the NEW 05/06 Chico State Connection Portal to:

View and accept, reduce or decline your 05/06 financial aid award.
NOTE: You MUST ACCEPT your aid online in order to receive your fall money.

Check your To Do List to see if we need additional documents or other actions to complete your financial aid award.

View your university and financial aid holds.

View your student account and pay fees.

Visit our updated “Web site”: http://fa.csuchico.edu/fa/0506home.aspx for more details.

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May Performances

Chico Performances is proud to present the finest touring artists in music, dance and theatre to our Northern California community. Our May schedule showcases the following performances:

May 10: Ravi Shankar: Sitar Legend
May 12: R. Carlos Nakai & Keola Beamer: Native Music
May 25: Into the Woods, Jr.: Blue Room Young Company

For more detailed information, please go to”Web site”:http://www.chicoperformances.com/.

Tickets to all performances are available at the University Box Office, 898-6333, corner of 2nd and Normal Streets.

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Media Ethics Forum, May 4

Join journalism students and faculty for a Media Ethics Forum, from 3 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4 in Bell Memorial Union 210. Panelists from news and public relations professions will discuss real-world ethical dilemmas and recent issues relating to journalistic credibility.

Panelists include Armando Acuna, public editor for The Sacramento Bee; Tom Gascoyne, managing editor of the Chico News & Review; Debra Johnson, CSUC public relations faculty; Chris Kaufman, photographer for The (Marysville) Appeal-Democrat; Ann Prater, director of public relations for Enloe Medical Center; Dave Waddell, CSU, Chico news-editorial faculty; and Joe Wills, CSU, Chico director of public affairs and publications.

Students and faculty from all disciplines are encouraged and welcome to attend. Questions? Please contact Vici Taus at 898-5636 or vici@chico.com.

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Grad Pledge

Graduating seniors make a life-long pledge for a better tomorrow!
The Associated Students is sponsoring the annual grad pledge for all graduating seniors. Come into BMU 203 to sign and receive you ribbon and card.
The pledge states that you will choose to work for a company or organization that is environmentally friendly and socially responsible.
Visit Web site for more information on the nationwide pledge.
For more information about the Chico State Grad Pledge please contact Natalie Fink at asunivaffairs@csuchico.edu or 898-5701.

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Educational Talent Search

SUMMER CONNECTION PROGRAM
INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE POSITIONS (6)

PROGRAM BACKGROUND: Summer Connection is a collaboration between the CSU, Chico Educational Talent Search Program, Migrant Education, California Student Opportunity and Access Program and Butte College and is held at the Butte College Campus each summer. 150 6th-8th graders from Butte and Glenn Counties are selected to participate each year.

DUTIES: The instructional aide’s (IA) duties include the following: assist program participants in grades 6-8 begin to develop the skills and motivation necessary for success in postsecondary education. IAs assist instructors and program staff in all areas of program delivery including but not limited to: tutoring; grading; lesson preparation and delivery; and supervision of students during co-curricular and meal periods.

QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working in a classroom setting preferred. Minimum 2.5 GPA with a strong interest in working with a diverse population of middle school students required. Hmong and/or Spanish speaking ability desired. Must be currently enrolled at CSU, Chico.

REQUIREMENTS: Unofficial transcripts required with application. Must be available for mandatory training two days during the week of June 27, 2005 (TBA). Must be currently enrolled at CSU, Chico and be able to pass Dept. of Justice fingerprinting.

DEADLINE: Applications and unofficial transcripts will not be accepted after 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2005 (no postmarks). Interviews will be held on June 2, 2005.

WORK DAYS/TIMES: 7:45am-2:45pm Monday-Thursdays

START/FINISH DATES: In addition to training dates mentioned above, the program dates are Tuesday July, 5, 2005 to Thursday July 28, 2005.

APPLICATION Applications can be obtained and returned in the Office of Admissions,

INSTRUCTIONS: Colusa Hall, Room 104, CSU, Chico, Chico, CA 95929-0695. Out of area applicants only may call (530) 898-4429 for an application.

DEADLINE: Applications and unofficial transcripts will not be accepted after 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2005 (no postmarks). Interviews will be held on June 2, 2005.

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Compost Awareness Week, May 1-7

Compost Awareness Week
May 1-7, 2005
The Possibilities Are Endless-Compost!

Worm Bin Awareness
Free Speech Area
Tuesday, May 3, 1-4 pm
and
Thursday, May 5, 11-2 pm
Worm bins are the perfect solution for composting in apartments. Come learn all the basics about worm bins and other methods of composting too! Free red worms and bins will also be available.

Compost Tea Party
Compost Display Area (behind Yolo hall along the railroad tracks)
Friday, May 6, 12-3 pm
Learn about the benefits of compost, how to make compost tea and how to use compost around your yard! We will have iced-tea and snacks!

Advanced Compost Workshop
Compost Display Area (behind Yolo hall along the railroad tracks)
Saturday, May 14, 10 am
Topics include determining proper carbon/nitrogen ratios, compost bin designs, troubleshooting, and how to use finished compost. Presented by Dr. Mark Stemen.

All events are free and open to the public. Compost Awareness Week is sponsored by the Associated Students Recycling Program. We hope you learn more about the wonderful benefits of composting!

For more information contact AS. Recycling: 898–5033 or asrecycle@csuchico.edu

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Interested in a Career in Publishing?

Love language? Interested in a career in publishing? Check out the Certificate program in Literary Editing and Publishing at Web site.

Fall course offerings:

ENGL 415 Literary Editing
Work of the staff of Watershed magazine.

ENGL 416 Editing Manuscripts for Publication
Learn to copyedit and line edit manuscripts for book publisheers, magazines, and Web sites.

ENGL 489 Internship in English
Work with a local publisher and pick up valuable professional experience.

For more information, contact the program coordinator at chuff@csuchico.edu.

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Interested in the real estate market?

Real Estate Finance, RE 169-01P
Interested in the real estate market? Enroll in Real Estate Finance, RE 169-01P, through May-June Intersession. You’ll learn about the institutions and methods involved in financing real property and an analysis of the problems, risks, and practices involved in financing and investing in real property. This 3 unit course runs May 31 - June 27. For more information, call the Continuing Education at 530-898-6105 or check the current May-June Intersession schedule at Web site.

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