Student Learning Center Workshop, May 10

The Student Learning Center is offering one Study Skills Workshop this week:

5/10 (Tuesday)
Countdown to Finals
6-7 pm
MLIB 226
Chris Trowbridge, Melissa Duque

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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Wellness Center Internships Available

Deadline: April 28, 2005

The Campus Wellness Center is currently accepting applications for student intern positions for Fall 2005. All majors are welcome. Applications are available in MLIB 141 and the deadline is extended! Questions regarding the internship should be directed to Uraci Mathews at 898-4697.

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De-Stress Fest, May 9

The Campus Wellness Center presents the De-Stress Festival, happening on Monday, May 9th 2005 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the BMU Lobby. Free massages, stress balls, snacks, evergy drinks and water will be offered. Also on Monday May 9th in BMU 210, there will be meditation, yoga, and dance. Please stop by the tables for more information on these events.

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Student Computing Online Resources

The Student Computing drop-in workshops have ended for the semester, however self-paced instruction is available via the Microsoft elearning Library (MELL). MELL provides a full range of training and reference resources from desktop applications to preparing for the MS Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) exam and more. Take a look- it’s just a click away: MELL Web site

The Student Computing Workshops web site also has easy-to-use documentation on Beginning HTML/UNIX, Dreamweaver MX, Excel, PowerPoint, FTP and Photoshop. You will find these by visiting Web site

If you have any comments or questions about these resources, please write or call Melinda Ferris, mferris@csuchico.edu, 898-5008.

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"The 9th" Performed by North State Symphony, May 14, 15

It has been performed at state funerals, presidential innaugurations, at the end of World Wars I and II, when the Berlin Wall came crashing down, and in the world’s greatest concert halls.

If you have never heard it live, here is your chance! For two performances — May 14th at 7:30 p.m. at Chico’s Laxson Auditorium, and May 15th at 2 p.m. in Redding’s Cascade Theatre — the North State Symphony will play Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 9, Op. 125, in D minor” — also known as “The Choral Symphony” or simply “The 9th” — one of the most spectacular classical music works ever written.

“It is not very often you get to hear all of Beethoven’s ‘Choral Symphony’ live,” noted NSS conducto Kyle Wiley Pickett. “It is an experience not to be missed.” “It is fabulously beautiful music that speaks to the heart of the performer and the audience,” added James Bankhead. Bankhead has conducted the work many times and oversees the North State Symphony as part of his job as Chair of CSU, Chico’s Department of Music.

For the concert the NSS will be joined on stage by the 200-voice CSU, Chico Choral Union and four professional vocal soloists — Daun Hayes, soprano; Bonnie Brooks, mezzo soprano; Mark Beudert, tenor; and Roberto Perlas Gomez, baritone. All in all almost 300 musicians will be on stage

Tickets: x5739.

More information: Web site

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Fall '05 Public Relations Internships Available

The School of the Arts at CSU, Chico has internships available for Public Relations/Journalism/Marketing majors wanting to get experience in promotions, publicity, and public relations. Internship includes writing press releases and public service announcements, setting up photo and video shoots, initiating sponsorships/co-presents with local media, etc. For more information, contact J. DiMaggio, School of the Arts Publicist, at jdimaggio@csuchico.edu or 898-5739.

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Fall '05 Graphic Design Internships Available

Graphic Designers wanted to design posters in the Fall for School of the Arts music, theatre, art, and dance events. Will also be designing/producing ads and programs. Experience with Macintosh graphic design software (Freehand, Illustrator, PageMaker, Photoshop) helpful. Great opportunity to apply the design skills you’ve learned in your classes. 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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Extra Credit Opportunity: Environmental Film Series, May 9-13

Attn Students!
Do you need extra credit for a class? Some professors allow you to receive extra credit for attending a film showing, reflecting on the information and writing about what you learned. Ask your professor in advance.

The Environmental Film Series
Monday-Friday, May 9–13
Location: BMU 303 except the Thursday showing will be in Butte 518.

Monday, May 9, 2:30–4 pm
“Affluenza” takes a look at the social maladies of our time, over-consumption and materialism.

Tuesday, May 10, 12 pm-2:30 pm
“The Corporation” is a documentary addressing the pathology of commerce, covert techniques marketers use to get their brands into homes and finally.

Wednesday, May 11, 5-6:30 pm
“The Future of Foods” is an in-depth investigation into the disturbing truth behind unlabeled, patented, genetically engineered foods that have filled U.S. grocery store shelves for the past decade.

Thursday, May 12, 12-1 pm
EARC (Butte 518)
“Being Caribou” shows the trip of two environmentalist’s journey of following 120,000 caribou on foot across 1,500 kilometers of Artic tundra.

Friday, May 13, 10-12 pm
“Plastics in our Ocean” is a presentation on how plastics harm our ocean and its creatures.
For further information, contact Claudia at AS Recycling, 898-5033.

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Pride Safe Zone End of the Year Party, May 12

Pizza - Movies - Friends - Fun
Thursday, May 12, 6:30pm
Taylor Hall room 202

All lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and straight allied students, faculty and staff are invited to attend Pride Safe Zone’s End of the Year Party. We’ll make new friends over pizza and a movie, and hear about the new Queer Studies minor which may be offered at Chico State next semester!

This will be our last meeting of the Spring 2005 semester, however, you are more than welcome to attend, even if you haven’t been to one of our meetings before.

Bring a friend, leave with more! Bring anything you’d like to make your movie viewing more pleasurable (pillows, blankets, etc.).

For more information, visit our Web site or e-mail us at aspride@csuchico.edu

See you there!

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Clerical Student Assistant

Student Learning Center – 2005/2006 School Year
Clerical Student Assistant
Variable hours Monday-Friday
$7.60/hr – up to 20/hrs per week between 8 am–5 pm (dependent upon funding)

Job Description
Provide general clerical support including but not limited to serving as receptionist, typing documents, filing, record keeping, scheduling of tutors and staff using specialized computer program, and assisting in projects relating to the daily functioning of the Center.

Job Posting and Application
May be picked up at the Student Learning Center, Meriam Library 458, Monday-Thursday 9-4:45 or Friday 9-2:45, through June 15.
(The Center is closed from June 16-August 1 but application materials may be picked up at the Disability Support Services Office, University Center, Room 100, Monday-Thursday 9-5 or Friday 9-11 a.m.)

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Student Loan Exit Interview Required - *Deadline Correction*

Deadline Correction.
Student Loan Exit Interview Required for Departing Loan Recipients.

Important Information for students not returning to CSU, Chico for Fall 2005.

If you received a Direct and/or Perkins student loan while attending CSU, Chico, you need to complete an ‘Exit Interview’ no later than June 20, 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 online 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 Web site.

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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Wilderness First Responder Course- May 23-June 1

Designed specifically for outdoor professionals, this course provides you with the tools to make critical medical and evacuation decisions in remote locations. Half of your time will be spent completing practical skills, case studies and scenarios designed to challenge your decision making abilities. Immerse yourself in this intensive format and leave with confidence in your ability to act. Daily 8am-6pm, with one day off.
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Students- $500 General- $650

To sign up or ask questions, come to the Adventure Outings office BMU 102 in the BMU Lobby, or call (530)898-4011

AO Web site

Challenge yourself with Adventure Outings!

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Yosemite National Park Spring Tour- May 23-28

Depart from Chico with one primary objective, hike amongst some of the most amazing geological features in the world!! Yosemite National Park is a must-see location with impressive views and endless outdoor pursuits. This breathtaking journey will take you above the valley floor, amongst massive rock formations, and next to roaring waterfalls. Throughout this amazing experience, we will follow the road less traveled and gain an understanding of the reason why people come from all over the world to visit this natural wonder.

Students-$195 General-$254

To sign up or ask questions, come to the Adventure Outings office BMU 102 in the BMU Lobby, or call (530)898-4011

AO Web site

Let the Adventure Begin!

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Conversation Partner Opportunity

Hello Students,

If you are a native speaker of English who has interest in world languages and cultures, consider volunteering your time today! The American Language and Culture Institute (ALCI) is looking for volunteers over the summer to be matched with students from various countries who are in Chico to study English. Partners meet for a minimum of one hour each week to talk informally. Some partners meet over lunch in the BMU or coffee downtown, others meet in the library to work on homework, and some go to the movies or to Farmer’s Market to take in local activities. Partners set their own schedules and make their own plans so it’s easy to accommodate individual time constraints. Students currently waiting for partners are from the following countries: Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Ethiopia, and Costa Rica.

For more information or to sign-up, please send email to alci@csuchico.edu .

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New Forebay Aquatic Center Open House, May 14

New Forebay Aquatic Center- Open House!

The Associated Students, in concert with CSU, 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 a 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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Instructional Aide Positions

Educational Talent Search
SUMMER CONNECTION PROGRAM
INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE POSITIONS

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.

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.

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.

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

HOURS/WAGE: Monday – Thursday 7:45 am – 2: 45 pm; $7.60/hour

APPLICATION Applications can be obtained and returned in the Office of Admissions. Colusa Hall, Room 104, CSU, Chico, Chico, CA 95929-0695.

DEADLINE: 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2005 (no postmarks).

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Student Work Study Positions at Facilities Management

Facilities Management and Services is responsible for maintaining the campus buildings and grounds. We now have several Work Study positions available. If you are eligible to receive Federal Work Study and are looking for a great opportunity to work on campus here is your chance!

Building Service Engineer Assistant
Custodian Assistant
Design Student Assistant
Mechanic Assistant

To find out more about these positions, contact the Student Employment Office at 898-5256 or Web site.

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Peace Institute Listserv Available

THE PEACE INSTITUTE AT CSU CHICO invites you to join its new list serv. To join visit the PEACE INSTITUTE Web page
Hit the “join” link at the top right hand area of the window to sign up OR simply send a message from your email account to: THE-PEACE-INSTITUTE-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Once on the list serv you can find out what is going on at the PEACE INSTITUTE and post messages to the list serv by sending them from your email account to:

THE-PEACE-INSTITUTE@yahoogroups.com

Participation in the PEACE INSTITUTE through its list serv is open to everyone, students and non-students alike. For more information contact Ron Hirschbein, PEACE INSTITUTE Director, at hirschbein@sbcglobal.net

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Campus Wellness Center Forum, May 9

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

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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Watershed Authors Read Their Work, May 12

Watershed Reading
May 12, 7:30 pm, BMU 210

Thursday, May 12 is the night to hear poets and writers from the spring issue of Watershed literary magazine read thier work. Come by BMU 210 to hear fresh literary voices and to pick up a copy of the magazine—only $5.

Magazines can also be purchased in the BMU lobby and in Taylor Hall from May 12-18.

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