Hurricane Katrina Relief Fundraiser

On Sept. 30 Meisa, Wild Oak Records in conjuction with other student organizations will host a benefit concert for the Hurricane Katrina victims in the Free Speech area. The Skate and Rock show will have a matinee time from 10-1pm with performances from Kid Moe, Vext Intent, and The Bennys along with a night show from 5-8:00pm with performances from Idle Discourse, Black December, and a surprise guest performance by a southern CA favorite! The show will rock CSU, Chico with a strong message “Help Us Help Them” so come to the Free Speech area and show your support for the Hurricane Katrina victims. For further information, stop by the Wild Oak booth on the Free Speech area next week.

Archived under Events on September 23, 2005

University Film Series/Humanities Center: Rossellini's ROME, OPEN CITY; Oct. 4, 7:30pm

University Film Series/Humanities Center
Tuesday, Oct. 4
7:30pm in Ayres 106
$3 donation appreciated
898-4642

ROME, OPEN CITY
Roberto Rossellini, Italy, 1946
English/Italian/German; 105 min; VHS
With Aldo Fabrizi, Anna Magnani

ROME, OPEN CITY, one of the definitive works of the Italian neo-realist period, was shot under extremely difficult circumstances at the end of WWII. Rossellini’s achievement was to place the war, and particularly the resistance to the Nazi occupation of Rome, against the background of everyday domestic life. Using a documentary approach and filming with minimal resources in the streets and apartments of the city, Rossellini achieved an intensity and immediacy that audiences around the world found extraordinarily moving. He also dared to mix the comedy of ordinary life with the pathos of history.

Introduced by Sarah Pike, Religious Studies

The second in six nights of
“1945”—Film and the Memory of the Second World War

Archived under Events on September 23, 2005

BMU Art Gallery call for entries now through Oct. 28

Interested in having your own exhibit in the BMU Art Gallery?

We are currently seeking proposals until Oct. 28. You could have your own art show in the BMU Gallery. For details please go to the Web Site and click on “call for entries.”

Archived under Opportunities on September 23, 2005

Free iPod Rebate Ending Soon

Apple’s Free iPod mini rebate will be ending this Sat., Sept. 24.

Purchase a qualifying Mac and an iPod mini, and Apple will send you a rebate check for $179 (the cost of the iPod mini).

The ComputerWorks currently has previous generation iBooks and iMacs at INCREDIBLE prices. These are new in-the-box Apple iBooks with full
warranties, and are eligible for Apple’s free iPod mini rebate!

We have 2 previous generation iBook models still in stock:
M9627LL/A 14” iBook 1.33GHz, 256MBs RAM, 60GB HD, CDRW, Airport…$799
M9628LL/A 14” iBook 1.33GHz, 256MBs RAM, 60GB HD, DVD-RW, Airport…$899

We also have a few previous generation 20” iMacs with Bluetooth wireless still available for sale at the incredible sale price of $1,199 (compared to $1,699 for the current model).

These are the previous generation models but have only a few slight
differences from the current models. Contact the ComputerWorks at x4447 for complete details.

Archived under Information on September 23, 2005

Call for Papers Announcement

Pride Safe Zone, the student organization for LGBTQ students and straight allies is hosting an event on campus to celebrate National Coming Out Day. This year, we’d like to showcase student writing by requesting personal narrative, fictional or research essays on coming out issues, or queer historical figures. Entries must be received by 5pm, Oct. 4 in the University Writing Center (Taylor 203). For more information, or to download a submission form, visit Web Site.

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CBEST Workshops

Teacher Diversity Program is sponsoring CBEST workshops in preparation
for the Oct. 8 CBEST Test starting next week. There are subject
specific sessions. You can get more information and sign up in the
Bilingual Multicultural Center, Siskiyou 128. You can also contact Maria Sudduth by email: msudduth@csuchico.edu or by phone: 898-4081.

Archived under Information on September 23, 2005

We Want You! Join CSU, Chico Student Veteran Organization

CSU, Chico Student Veteran Organization (S.V.O.) will be holding its first meeting for the Fall 05 semester on Tues., Sept, 27 at 6:00pm. The meeting will be held in Plumas Hall (next to the Butte snack station) room #106. CSU, Chico SVO is a Student Veteran run, social/informational organization for students, faculty, alumni, and friends. Topics for discussion on Tuesday will be filling officer positions, tee shirt designs, and ideas for a semester project. For any information regarding the Chico State Student Veteran Organization
please write to: Hannah Ortiz at hortiz1@mail.csuchico.edu

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on September 23, 2005

Final Notice: Grant Opportunity for Undergraduate Students

Research & Creativity Award applications are due in OCNL 236 by Monday, Sept. 26, no later than 5pm.

Provost Scott McNall has announced that funds have been allocated for the fall 2005 Undergraduate Awards for Research & Creativity.
 
These awards were created to support undergraduate students working closely with individual faculty members on student-designed projects and to assist the faculty in providing students with special innovative learning opportunities.
 
• Fall awards of up to $500 each will be made available to
undergraduates (including graduating seniors).
• A cumulative GPA of 3.25 or above is required.
• Applications and detailed information are available on the door of
the Honors Program office, OCNL 236.
 
For more information contact:
 
Barbara Brautigam 898-5749
Dr. Andrea Lerner 898-4767

These awards are an exceptional and unique opportunity for students to create their own projects under the guidance of a faculty mentor.

Archived under Information on September 23, 2005

Manzanita Lake Kayak, Oct. 1-2

Manzanita Lake was formed when the avalanche that created Chaos Jumbles dammed Manzanita Creek. The lake is surrounded by willows, mountain alders, Jeffrey pines, white fir, and of course Manzanita. Most people have the opportunity to backpack or cross country ski around Manzanita Lake. Few however can claim they have paddled through her waters. Come with us as we explore the aquatic beauty of Lassen Park.

Students: $44 General: $57

Interested? Come on over to the Adventure Outings Desk in the BMU Lobby to sign up. Phone: (530)898-4011

Archived under Events on September 23, 2005

Sydney Internship Program

The Office of Experiential Education and the Center for Academic Programs Abroad (CAPA) is offering internships to undergraduate and graduate students in Sydney, Australia for the summer from June 1-Aug. 14, 2006.

Interested students are invited to a general information meeting on Sept. 29 from 4-5pm, in Tehama 117. In the past, students participating in the Sydney Internship Program have interned with The Marriott Hotel, ABC, Nickelodeon, Amnesty International, Art Gallery of South Wales, NSW Rugby, Early Autism Project, Australian Labor Party, Royal North Short Hospital, Hilton Hotel and many more.

Students may also contact Bill Lerch in the Internship Center, Reynolds Building on West Second Street.

Archived under Opportunities on September 23, 2005

Human Resouce and Management Association Meeting

Find your perfect career: what you need to know before you go to the job fair!!

Join us for pizza while Divya Patel of Ferguson discusses what you need to know before talking with recruiters at the job fair.

When: Tues., Sept. 27 6-7pm
Where: Glenn 212
Why: Hang out with HRMA…not to mention free food!!!

All majors are welcome to attend.

Archived under Events on September 23, 2005

Survivor Continues With "Jungle Juice Daze"

The First Year “Survivor” Workshop Series takes on alcohol myths and facts with “Jungle Juice Daze” on Wed., Sept. 28 at 7pm in BMU 210. Test your alcohol smarts and master strategies for enjoying your next tropical luau - without getting banished from the island! Emergency room nurse Neal Cline will also offer some expert advice on avoiding alcohol poisoning and share his crazy experiences working in the ER. Join us for great fun, important information, and a chance to win prizes or a “Survivor” t-shirt. The more workshops you attend the better your chances of winning the grand prize Cruiser Bike from Cyclesport (currently on display in Whitney dining!)

The fun, interactive “Survivor” workshop series is designed to help first year students adjust to college life and is sponsored by the Campus Alcohol and Drug Education Center, University Housing & Food Service, Student Health Center, Psychological Counseling & Wellness Center, and CSU, Chico Police. For questions or additional information contact CADEC at 898-6450.

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Conversations on Diversity: Katrina’s Aftermath: Band-Aids on a Mortal Wound?

Date: Wed,, Sept, 28 noon – 1:00p.m. BMU 210

Has Katrina removed a band-aid of complacency about race, class, and urban America? Are the responses to the disaster attempting to put yet another band-aid over a mortal wound? What must we learn from this?

Facilitated by Susan Place; Panelists include Scott Brady and Tony Waters

Join us Wed., Sept. 28 at noon in BMU 210.

Contact Tray Robinson at 4764 for additional information.

Archived under Events on September 23, 2005

ATTN Student Groups! Enter the 2nd Chance Contest

It’s time to enter your group into the fifth annual 2nd Chance Week Contest!

Each group will collect and drop-off clothes, non-perishable food, toys, blankets, cleaning supplies and other needed items to the AS. Recycling office, BMU 005. Recycling interns will tally up your points and the collected items will be donated to local charities. The group that donates the most valuable items of need will win the contest, a plaque, and a $100 donation to be given to a local charity chosen by the winning group. Items will be assigned a point value according to their level of need, details will be provided upon contest entry.

Entry Deadline: Friday, Oct. 21, 5pm
Contest Length: Monday, Oct. 24, through Friday, Nov. 18, 2005

To participate in the 2nd Chance Week Contest, get an application at the AS. Recycling Office, BMU 005, or via e-mail: asrecycle@csuchico.edu.

For questions or to have a volunteer talk to you group meeting, please contact Gillian Goggin at 898-5033 or asrecycle@csuchico.edu.

Archived under Events on September 23, 2005

Study Skills Workshop Wed., Sept. 28

The Student Learning Center is offering a Procrastination Prevention workshop on Sept. 28:

Sept. 28 (Wednesday)
Procrastination Prevention
1-2 pm
Chris Trowbridge
MLIB 226

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

Archived under Information on September 23, 2005

Chico Pride/SafeZone "Straight Ally" Pizza Social

Come and join us as we celebrate our much needed and appriciated straight allies! We will be meeting at the Stonewall Alliance Center (rm. 416 in 341 Broadway in Downtown) at 7pm on the evening of Wed., Sept. 28 and then proceeding to a local pizza place. Bring some pizza money and join us for some good food and some good company.

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on September 23, 2005

Southeast Asian Student Association Movie Night

Friday, Sept. 30, 2005
starting at 5:30pm, BMU 204
Web Site

Southeast Asian Student Association would like to invites everyone to a viewing of our first movie night. We are showing a modern Vietnames movie, Victor Vu’s exquisite ghost story ‘Spirits’, where “Memories and obsessions haunt a struggling writer as he meets two mysterious women and becomes enthralled in their dark secrets. Set in modern day Vietnam, SPIRITS is an eerie and chilling ghost story that weaves together traditional notions of fate, karma and
reincarnation.” For further information, contact smam@mail.csuchico.edu.

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on September 23, 2005

Comedian Brian Wetzel Coming to Chico

Side by Side: A Journey with Depression is a “Funny look at serious survival.” Presented by professional comedian Brian Wetzel whose career and personal life became absorbed by his struggle with clinical depression and addiction. Brian takes his audience on a unique journey of laughter, painful truth, and finally, hope. Sometimes funny. Sometimes poignant. Always real.

Thurs., Oct. 6, 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center, Room 134
Free, but a $5 donation is greatly appreciated!

Sponsored by A.S. Multicultural Committee in recognition of October’s Disability Awareness Month

Archived under Events on September 23, 2005

CSU, Chico in Costa Rica, Intersession 2006, Info. Meeting

Environmental Literacy (ENVL 105-99), January Intersession, 2006

Experience the Central American Tropics while taking a CSU, Chico general education course (Area E) and get 3 units of credit.

Interested in studying Environmental Literacy in Costa Rica with a CSU, Chico professor this coming January? How about taking site visits to volcanoes, rain forests, national parks and plantations in order to meet your course requirements? Come to an informational meeting on this new program on Wed., Sept. 28 from 5:30-6:45 pm in Holt 170. At the meeting, you’ll meet the professors of the course and receive a full itinerary and more information on costs, deadlines, etc.

If you cannot make the meeting, but would like more information, please contact Dr. O’Donnell: dodonnell@csuchico.edu.

Archived under Information on September 23, 2005

Watershed Invites Submissions

Watershed, CSU, Chico’s literary magazine, invites students, faculty, and community members to submit their original and unpublished works for possible publication in its Fall 2005 edition.

The categories solicited are:
· Poetry
· Short fiction (4,000 words or less)
· Creative nonfiction
· Black and white photography
· Line drawings
· Illustrations

Please note: Artwork/illustrations should be submitted in a format no larger than 8.5” x 11”.

Include with submission: a cover letter with your name, address, phone number, and a brief biographical statement; and a self-addressed stamped envelope for reply and manuscript return.

Please do not put your name on the pages of your submissions. The submission deadline is Wed., Oct. 5, 2005.

Send or deliver hard copy to:
Watershed
California State University, Chico
Department of English - Taylor Hall 209
Chico, CA 95929-0830

For more information, contact Beth Spencer at bspencer@csuchico.edu or see the Watershed :Web Site::http://www.csuchico.edu/engl/wshed/

Archived under Information on September 23, 2005

Scour and Devour 2005

On Oct. 1, more than 1,000 California State University students, faculty, staff and community members will gather for the 8th annual Scour and Devour. Co-sponsored by A.S. Recycling and The Edge Campus Christian Fellowship, this event is designed to bring the community together in an effort to clean and beautify the campus and surrounding area. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate. Registration will begin on the Kendall Hall Lawn at 8:30am, with clean up set to begin at 9. At noon, all of the volunteers will be treated to a tri tip lunch on the Free Speech Area. For more information, or to pre-register, please visit our Web Site, or call Chad Butler at 530-895-3343.

Archived under Events on September 23, 2005