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CSU, Chico’s literary magazine, invites students, faculty, and community members to submit their original and unpublished works for possible publication in its Fall 2005 edition.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

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University Film Series: A very special Agnes Varda threesome, from Paris, Oct. 18

University Film Series
Tuesday, Oct. 18
7:30 p.m. in Ayres 106 (Little Theatre)
$3 donation appreciated
898-4642
Web Site
Cinevardaphoto (Agnes Varda, France, 2005)
An amazing cadeau of a film sent to us from Paris! This is a treat.
Co-sponsored with Sarkis Shmavonian
English/French; 96min; DVD. Three short cine-essays: Ydessa, The Bears, and etc. (2004); Ulysses (1982); and Salut les Cubains (1963)

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Humanities Center/Writer's Voice Guest Patricia Henley, Oct. 13

Noted novelist Patricia Henley will be here Oct. 13 to participate in the Humanities Center Colloquium “The Novel at the Crossroads of History, Society, and Culture” (3:00 pm, Trinity 100). Other colloquium participants include Professors Jeff Livingston and Bob Cottrell from History and Professor Anne Goldman from the CSU, Sonoma English Department. Henley will give a reading of her fiction as part of the Writer’s Voice literary arts series (7:30 pm, Trinity 100). Both events are free and open to the public.

Henley’s first novel, Hummingbird House—which examines social and political action in Nicaragua and Guatemala in the 1980s—was a finalist for the 1999 National Book Award and the 2000 New Yorker Fiction Prize and was a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers title. Her second novel, In the River Sweet—which deals with the legacy of the Vietnam conflict—was selected as a BookSense pick for 2002 and was listed as one of the “Best Books of the Year” by the Chicago Tribune and the St. Louis Dispatch. Her short fiction has twice been awarded the Pushcart Prize and was included in Best American Short Stories 1990 (Richard Ford, editor).

For information, contact Rob Davidson, Department of English, x6457.
Web Site

Archived under Events on September 30, 2005

Summer Orientation Applications Available, Due TODAY

$ CSUC Summer Job! Apply Today! $ THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO APPLY!!
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE SEPT. 30 BY 5 PM IN CLSA 125!!

Are you dedicated, fun, and friendly? Do you like to meet new people and push yourself to learn and experience new things? Are you looking for an awesome summer job that pays well and you get weekends off? Then Summer Orientation is the job for you! We are now accepting applications for our 2006 Summer Orientation Staff and we want you! For more information about the Peer Advisor position attend our last Informational Meeting on Tuesday, September 27 at 6:30 in THMA 106. To pick up an application, come by the Orientation Office in CLSA 125, but hurry because applications are due Friday, Sept. 30 by 5 PM! If you have any other questions, please feel free to call Jennifer Ledoyen or Bevin Wong or Amy Lance at 898-5714. We look forward to seeing your application soon!

Archived under Opportunities on September 29, 2005

What's it Like to Have a Learning Disability?

Students with learning disabilities (LD) are the largest population of students served by Disability Support Services. Learn the facts, and experience what it’s like to have a learning disability. Find out how academic accommodations provide equal access for those with LD. Presenters will be campus LD advisers, and members of the Student Chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children (working on a teaching credential in special education).

WHEN: Wed., Oct. 5, 12-1:00 PM
WHERE: BMU 312

Sponsored by the Americans with Disabilities Act Committee in recognition of October’s Disability Awareness Month. See listing of the month’s events at the Web Site

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Scour and Devour 2005

This Saturday, Oct. 1, more than 1,000 CSU, Chico 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 8:30 a.m., 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 please visit Web Site, or call Chad Butler at 530-895-3343.

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Upcoming Study Skills Workshop

The Student Learning Center is offering a study skills workshop on Oct. 7:

10/7 (Friday) 1-2 pm
Memory and Concentration
Jackie Bacino
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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Phoenix Club Meetings

The Phoenix Club meets every Friday at 11a.m. – 2 p.m. Common Grounds (lower level of the BMU).

You’ve been immersed in a sea of younger faces. You know that there are some older students on campus, but how do you go about making contact? The answer is the Re-entry Student Association, Phoenix Club. Through weekly lunches and social activities, Phoenix Club affords you the opportunity to meet other students in situations similar to your own.

Re-entry students are:
• People who are current, new, and transferring students at various college levels.
• People who decided not to go to college directly after high school but who now want to continue their education.
• People who want to improve specific skills or fulfill goals.
• People who seek an intellectual and lively learning experience.
• People who want a career or lifestyle change.

For more information contact:
Kevin Arnoldy, president
Phone (530) 343-9543
e-mail kevinarnoldy@yahoo.com
Or
Susan Bachlor, secretary/treasurer
Phone (530) 343-8154
e-mail susanbachlor@sbcglobal.net

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on September 29, 2005

Looking for a Career Position after Graduation?

Graduating? Looking for a full time job? We’ll be sending these notices out on a weekly basis to let you know which companies are here to talk to you! Many of these companies will hire ALL MAJORS. Drop by and talk with us at the Career Planning and Placement Office, Meriam Library, Room 150 or call us at 530-898-5253.

9/30/2005
ACCREDITED HOME LENDERS
Management Trainee (Sales)

BEARING POINT
Analyst/Consultant-SAP

CINTAS CORPORATION
Management Trainee
Sales Associate

HYATT HOTELS
Management Trainee

PFIZER INC.
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

USS-POSCO INDUSTRIES
Management Associate

Archived under Opportunities on September 29, 2005

Learn Tips for College Success at Survivor!

It’s about time for midterms. Are you headed toward scholastic quicksand? Learn how to keep your academic boat afloat and sail smoothly through those traitorous mid-term muddled waters. On Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 7pm in BMU 210, the First Year Survivor Workshop Series will focus on study skills with the friendly islanders from the Student Learning Center offering tips for studying, reading, and note-taking. Join us for great fun, important information, and a chance to win a “Survivor” t-shirt or the grand prize Cruiser Bike from Cyclesport.

The Survivor Workshop Series is designed to help first year students adjust to college life. The series is sponsored by the Campus
Alcohol & 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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“H.M.S. Pinafore” Staged Oct. 4-9

Join us for some high jinks on the high seas!

CSU, Chico’s Department of Theatre Arts will present one of Gilbert and Sullivan’s most-loved musicals, “H.M.S. Pinafore.”

Staged Oct. 4-8 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 8 and 9 at 2 p.m.in Wismer Theatre, the musical features mistaken identities, unrequited love, a few sailors thrown in to mess everything up, and lots of really fast words. Musical numbers include “I’m Called Little Buttercup,” “When I Was a Lad,” and “We Sail the Ocean Blue.”

Directed by Joel P. Rogers, Department of Theatre Arts faculty member, “H.M.S. Pinafore” promises to delight all audiences with a ships-store full of silliness and song.

For tickets call the University Box Office, x6333. More information at the Web Site

Archived under Events on September 29, 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.

Thur., Oct. 6, 7:30 PM
Performing Arts Center, Room 134
Free, but a $5 donation is greatly appreciated!
More information visit the Web Site

Archived under Events on September 28, 2005

Human Resource and Mangement Assoc. Meeting

Ken Naas from the Chico Internship Center will be our guest speaker to discuss how to find the internship that is right for you!

When: Tue., Oct. 4
Where: Glenn 212
Time: 6-7:00pm

All majors are welcome to attend. See you there!

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on September 28, 2005

National Student Exchange Informational Meetings

Attention Students:

This is an invitation for you to attend an informational 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 a chance to experience new places, and make new friends.

This week, we have two meetings dates and times for your convenience:

Date: Thursday, Sept. 29 (or) Date: Friday, Sept. 30
Time: 5:05 p.m. Time: 12:05 p.m.
Location: Butte 319 Location: Butte 319

We look forward to seeing you!

Archived under Opportunities on September 28, 2005

Summer Orientation Applications Available, Due Sept. 30

$ CSU, Chico Summer Job! Apply Today! $ THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO APPLY!
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE SEPT. 30 BY 5 PM IN CLSA 125!

Are you dedicated, fun, and friendly? Do you like to meet new people and push yourself to learn and experience new things? Are you looking for an awesome summer job that pays well and you get weekends off? Then Summer Orientation is the job for you! We are now accepting applications for our 2006 Summer Orientation Staff and we want you! For more information about the Peer Advisor position attend our last Informational Meeting on Tue., Sept. 27 at 6:30 in THMA 106. To pick up an application, come by the Orientation Office in CLSA 125, but hurry because applications are due Fri., Sept. 30 by 5 PM! If you have any other questions, please feel free to call Jennifer Ledoyen or Bevin Wong or Amy Lance at 898-5714. We look forward to seeing your application soon!

Archived under Opportunities on September 28, 2005

Chico Ballrrom Dance Changes

Hello dancers,

For all of you who love dancing at our events there are several updates and changes to our semester calendar.

The themes and lessons for the Secret Agent Dance (tango 9/30) and Black Tie (Waltz 11/11) will be switched - placing Secret Agent Dance on 11/11 and the Black Tie on 9/30. Dances begin at 9:00pm and continue through midnight, with Beginning and Intermediate Waltz lessons at 7:30. Cost is $2 Dance, $3 lesson, and $4 both. Also I forgot to include that The WestCoast workshop on 10/1 taught by Nick King will be in Yolo 213. It’s from 7-9pm and costs $5.

Also, we are adding another workshop on Sat., Oct. 1 from 7-9pm with Nick King from Sacramento. Nick has been competing in several different categories and places in the top five in all competitions. The cost will be $5 and will be well worth it.

The BDC live band event on Oct. 22 with the Fabulous Swing Kings will be playing in CSU, Chico’s Shrumer Gym from 7-10pm or later. The cost will be $5 for members and $8 non-members. This will be a rocking show and if you have never danced to a live band then come and find out what you have been missing. If you don’t feel comfortable dancing then feel free to come and enjoy the live band atmosphere.

I hope to see all of you at our next dance. It is themed Black Tie but does not require formal dress (but feel free to get creative or fancy). The Lesson will be Waltz for both intermediate and beginners. This will take place from 7:30 to 9 with a dance from 9 to Midnight. Cost is $3 for the lesson, $2 for the dance, $4 for both, and as always dressing in theme gets you $1 off. It will take place in Shrumer Gym on the CSU, Chico campus.

Additional E-mails will be sent for each event. Hope to see you there.
For more information, see the Web Site

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on September 28, 2005

Castle Crag Backpack, Oct. 7-9

Castle Crags is like a miniature Yosemite without the crowds. Castle Crags is truly a not-to-be-missed phenomenon unique to Northern California. Join us as we hike beneath giant spiral crags and explore this wondrous Northern California gem that looks as though it was frozen in time.

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 Information on September 28, 2005

Ahjumawi Lake Sea Kayak, Oct. 7-9

Like an island, Ahjumawi is surrounded by a reserve with no access except by boat. The paddle across the lake and surrounding clear water springs provide plenty of potential exploration for the motivated. Otherwise, the beautiful campsites on the lake can be destination enough.

Students: $65 General: $86

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

Archived under Information on September 28, 2005

Mannzanita 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 Information on September 28, 2005

Zapatista Solidarity Group and Fair Trade Information

The Zapatista Solidarity Group will be tabling at the BMU mall every Wednesday and Friday promoting Fair Trade. Come and find out about the advantages of buying Fair Trade and ask for your free guide to Fair Trade.

Archived under Information on September 28, 2005

University Film Series: 3rd in the "1945" series, THE MURDERERS ARE AMONG US (Germany, 1946), Oct.11

The Humanities Center and the University Film Series present
the third movie in the “1945: Film and the Memory of the Second World War” series The Murderers Are Among Us

Directed and written by Wolfgang Staudte (Germany, 1946)
In German with English subtitles
B&W 81min DVD
With Hildegard Knef, Ernst Wilhelm Borchert, Erna Sellmer, Robert Forsch, Arno Paulsen

Tuesday, Oct. 11
7:30pm in Ayres 106
Introduced by Laird Easton, History
$3 donation appreciated
898-4642

Archived under Events on September 28, 2005