Phoenix Club Meetings

The Phoenix Club meets every Friday from 11:00am – 2:00pm at 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.

Please visit our Web Site

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

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Zapatista Solidarity Group News

Zapatista Solidarity Group meets every Thursday at 5:00 in Holt 268.

Currently seeking Executive Committee Members. Our group is open to all CSU, Chico students in all majors. Please visit and pick up
an application.

Our Group is currently organizing an upcoming event for Nov. 17. If you think you have some talents you want to contribute to a good cause, please come to see us.

Stay Up To Date and Receive current News from the Zapatista Solidarity Group in your Email Inbox. Subscribe to our RSS syndication news feed at Web Site

For more information on the Zapatista Solidarity Group please contact Rocio Guido at (530)570-6929.

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Nutrition and Physical Fitness

Need to lighten your load for spring 2006?
Need to fulfill - Theme B: Contemporary Health Issues?
Are you minoring in Nutrition or Health Science?
Are you majoring in Exercise Physiology or Health Education?

Think about taking NFSC 303 - Nutrition and Physical Fitness January 2006 Intersession (M-F 8:30 - 11:50 AM)

Contact: Kathryn Silliman at ksilliman@csuchico.edu or 530-898-6245.

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AO Is Hiring

Adventure Outings Is Accepting Applications for the Spring Semester. Are You Seeking Adventure in the Great Outdoors? Would you like to put your leadership skills to work and get paid? Applications due by
October 14. Pick up an application at the Adventure Outings Office in the BMU Lobby 102 (530) 898-4011.

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Juniper Lake Backpack, Oct. 15-16

Juniper Lake is situated beautifully at the heart of Lassen National Forest. This pristine body of water is the largest of an entire family of gorgeous ‘swimming holes’. We will backpack around the lake’s outer edge while enjoying glimpses of dear and eagles. At night, we will laugh around the camp while roasting marshmallows and listening to the coyotes.

Students: $49 General: $68

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

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Patrick's Point Camping, Oct. 21-23

Located 25 miles north of Eureka, CA, Patrick’s Point is a 640 acre park in the heart of California’s coast redwood country. The park’s dense forests of spruce, hemlock, pine, fir and red alder stretch over an ocean headland with lovely wildflower-festooned meadows. A dramatic shoreline ranging from broad sandy beaches to sheer cliffs that rise high above the Pacific Ocean offers great opportunities to explore tide pools, search for agates and driftwood, watch whales, sea lions and brilliant sunsets.

Students: $71 General: $93
Interested? Come on over to the Adventure Outings Desk in the BMU Lobby to sign up. Phone: (530)898-4011

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Student Computing Workshops

Student Computing will present these workshops next week:

Microsoft PowerPoint
Wed., Oct. 19
5-6:00pm MLIB 457

Microsoft PowerPoint
Thurs., Oct. 20
5-6:00pm MLIB 457

The Power Point workshop will teach students how to create a simple Power Point presentation from a template, by using AutoContent Wizard and by using existing slides. Students will learn to modify, format and customize their slides for presentations. They will also learn how to create hyperlinks and to format a PowerPoint presentation for the Web. They will learn printing techniques, how to deliver their presentation as well as how to manage their PowerPoint presentation files.

No sign-up is necessary. For more information visit the Student Computing workshop “Web Site”http://www.csuchico.edu/stcp/workshops or call or write to Melinda Ferris, 898-5008, mferris@csuchico.edu

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AIDS Quilt on display in BMU - Name readers needed

The AIDS Memorial Quilt is coming to the BMU Auditorium Wednesday and
Thursday, Oct. 18 and 19. The quilt, sponsored by Student Health
Services, will be on display from 9:00am to 7:00pm both days.

An opening ceremony for the event will take place at 10:30 on Wednesday in the BMU Auditorium lobby.

Throughout the two days, names of people who died due to AIDS will be read. If you are interested in signing up for a 10-minute slot to read names, please contact Student Health Services at x6070.

The reading of names will take place into a low volume microphone from a discreet corner of the auditorium. Readers will not be on stage or highlighted in any way. If a reader is unsure of a pronunciation, they can give it their best effort or skip over the name.

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Fall Health Fair, Oct. 19

Got Health? Student Health Services is putting on its Annual Fall Health Fair Wed., Oct. 19 at the Free Speech Area from 10am to 2pm. Come by and see us to get your free massage, raffle giveaways, live music and more. Any questions? Please call us at 898-6070, or check out our Web Site

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Interested in starting your own business?

This week the Human Resource and Management Association will be inviting the owner of Teaz Me and Bidwell Perk to our meeting to discuss how he started and manages two very successful local businesses.

Where: Tuesday, October 18
Where: Glenn 212
Time: 6-7:00pm
Extra bonus: FREE TEAZ ME SAMPLES

All majors welcome to attend. See you there!

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Forum: A Clash of Civilizations? Islam, Democracy, and “The War on Terror”, Oct. 19

A Clash of Civilizations? Islam, Democracy, and “The War on Terror”
Wednesday, October 19th, 7:30 PM, PAC 134

Freedom of expression (in speech and print), equality of opportunity for women, respect for and protection of ethnic minorities and religious groups, and the holding of free and open elections are considered some of the key elements in democratic societies. How compatible are these values with Islam and/or Arab culture?

Andrew Flescher, Department of Religious Studies (moderating)
Jim Claflin, Department of Geography and Planning
Ayad Al-Qazzaz, Department of Sociology, California State University, Sacramento
Charles Geshekter, Department of History

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National Student Exchange Information Meetings

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.

We have a choice of meeting dates below that may fit your schedule:

Date: Thursday, Oct. 13 or 27th
Time: 5:05 p.m.
Location: Butte 319

(or)

Date: Friday, Oct. 14th or 28th
Time: 12:05 p.m.
Location: Butte 319

We look forward to seeing you!!

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A.S. Presents October Schedule

10.14.05
Flogging Molly w/ VooDoo Glow Skulls and Go Betty Go
7pm @ The Rose Garden
Students: $15*, General: $17
Web Site Punk Rock with traditional Irish influences.

10.17.05
Tegan and Sara
8pm @ The BMU Auditorium
Students: $10*, General: $13
Web Site Indie Folk Rock music.

10.19.05
Cair Paravel
12pm Free Speech Area
Web Site Indie/folk

10.20.05
The Dating Game
8pm, FREE
Common Grounds

10.21.05
Tuck and Patti Dinner Show @ The BMU Auditorium
Dinner starts 7pm
Show starts 9pm
Show Only: $20
Show & Dinner: $40
Web Site Acoustic Guitar and vocals duo

10.25.05
Free Sound
12pm Free Speech Area
Web Site Combination of blues, reggae and rock

10.27.05
Comedy Night
Jim Short w/ W. Kamau Bell
Free 8pm
Common Grounds

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Nation Rebuilding in the Americas Event, Oct. 17

Nation (Re)Building in the Americas: 6:00-7:00 p.m. Monday, October 17, 2006 in Ayers 106 PANEL DISCUSSION with SFSU visiting Professors Teresa Carrillo, Nancy Mirabal, and Jillian Sandell, who will discuss the impact of the Latino Diaspora on contemporary life in the United States. RECEPTION and BUFFET to follow in Trinity 100 Gallery. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by HFA, Humanities Center, Honors, LAST, CHST, and FLNG, with help from Honors Connections, SELAC and UKD. For information email Sara Cooper (FLNG), scooper@csuchico.edu.

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Up 'til Dawn Fund-raiser Event, Nov. 7

Wanna make a difference in the world and help save the lives of children everywhere?!

Up ‘til Dawn is a student-run organization dedicated to raising money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, located in Memphis, Tennessee. St. Jude is a world-renowned research and treatment facility for childhood cancers and other debilitating childhood diseases. The hospital’s daily operating costs are more than 1 million dollars and it survives solely on donations – this is where your part comes in!

On November 7 from 5pm to midnight in the BMU Auditorium, Up ‘til Dawn will host a letter-writing party in which participants come and address pre-written donation letters to family and friends with the hope of receiving financial support to keep St. Jude and its patients alive. The event will include tons of free food, great live music, over 200 raffle prizes (including free spring tuition!), and a lot of fun!

The children of St. Jude are sick with cancer and don’t have the luxury of time on their hands – they need yours!

Please contact Chris Champagne at uptildawn_csuc@yahoo.com for more
information or to get involved!

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Up to $200 off Dell Computers

Dell Computers is offering CSU, Chico faculty, staff and students up to $200 mail-in rebates on select Dell systems.

Go to Web Site and enter Member ID# US30732786

You may also stop by the A.S. ComputerWorks inside the Bookstore and pick up a flyer with more information, or call us at 898-4447.

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University Writing Center Extended Hours

University Writing Center Offers Writing Assistance:

Monday 9 - 6
Tuesday – Thursday 9 - 5
Friday 9 - 3

Students may phone or e-mail for an appointment: 898-5042 or OWCStudent@CSUChico.edu

Online Tutoring: Monday – Thursday, 7 - 10pm by appointment

Resources for student writers available on the Web Site

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Looking for a Full Time Job 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! Drop by and talk with us at the Career Planning and Placement Office, Meriam Library, Room 150 or call us at 530-898-5253.

10/14/2005
CA STATE CONTROLLER (DIVISION OF AUDITS)
Staff Services Management Auditor

DELOITTE
Audit Staff
Tax Management and Advisory Services
Property Tax
Tax Staff
Enterprise Risk Services - Control Assurance
Enterprise Risk Services Consultant
Enterprise Risk Services - Security Services

GLENN & DAWSON LLP
Staff Accountant / CPA Candidate

MATSON AND ISOM
Staff Accountant

FEDERATED INSURANCE
Marketing Development Trainee/Sales

10/17/2005
OLD NAVY
Manager in Training

GILBERT ASSOCIATES, INC.
Auditor/Accountant

10/18/2005
CA DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES
Auditor

CA FRANCHISE TAX BOARD
Tax Auditor

CA STATE AUDITOR
Auditor Evaluator

FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC.
Sales/Management Trainee

iTELLIGENCE, INC.
SAP Application or Technical Consultant

YODER & CO.
Accountant

10/19/2005
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH
Manager in Training — Store Placement/Corporate Opportunity

GENERAL ELECTRIC
4552 - Machinery Diagnostics Field Engineer
4150 - Optimization Product Development Engineer

JONES, HENLE & SCHUNCK
Staff Accountant

MOORE WALLACE
Outside Sales Representative

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
Audit Associate

10/20/2005
BURNETT & COMPANY LLP
Staff Auditor/Accountant (TAX)

MICRON TECHNOLOGY
Production Operations Management

TARGET STORES
Executive Team Leader (Mgmt)
Assets Protection Team Leader

TELEDYNE ELECTRONIC
Buyer/Planner I

10/21/2005
CENTEX HOMES
Entry Level Sales Counselor
Entry Level Superintendent - Field Manager I
Entry Level Estimator - E1
Entry Level Staff Accountant
Entry Level Purchasing Agent - PA1
Entry Level Draftsperson - PD1
Entry Level Land Manager

MERVYN’S
Executive in Training-Store Mgmt
Executive in Training-Merchandising
Executive in Training - Assets Protection

TARGET DISTRIBUTION CENTER
Operation Team Leader

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Working Dogs: What They Do

This informational session will explore the unique world of working dogs. Find out the differences between service and guide dogs. Learn how working dogs are trained as well as their human handlers. Access issues and legal responsibilities of working dogs and handlers will be covered as well as do’s and don’ts when you meet a working dog. Questions are encouraged.

WHEN: Wednesday, October 19, 12:00-1:00 PM
WHERE: BMU 312

Presented by Jason Stapleton from Advising and Orientation, and Lauri Evans from Disability Support Services.

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

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Study Skills Workshops Oct. 18, 20

The Student Learning Center is offering study skills workshops on Tuesday, Oct. 18 and Thursday, Oct. 20:

10/18 (Tuesday)
Motivation and Success 6:30-7:30 pm
Chris Trowbridge
MLIB 226

10/20 (Thursday)
Effective Note Taking 6-7 pm
Natalie Kiunke
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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Take the AS Bookstore's online survey and win an iPod Nano or cash

The Associated Students Bookstore is pleased to take part in a National Course Materials Survey being conducted by the National Association of College Stores1 campus market research department, StudentWatch. As part of the survey, you will be able to share your attitudes and buying habits relating to course materials, textbooks and the services we offer.

The AS Bookstore, as well as 16 other College Bookstores, are taking part in this survey. In mid-November StudentWatch will randomly select:
1. One $50 cash prize winner from each store
2. One $500 cash prize winner from all 16 campuses survey participants
3. Winners will be notified by the AS Bookstore

As an additional incentive for taking the survey, the AS Bookstore will select one name to win an iPod Nano which will be announced on Monday, Oct. 31.

The survey will be available on line beginning Wed., Oct. 12 through Friday, Oct. 28 at Web Site Simply select CSU, Chico as the campus you attend and answer the questions. Thank you for your time and we appreciate your participation in the survey.

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Assistive Technology Center (ATC) Open House, Oct. 20

Stop by and see the latest in adaptive equipment used by students with disabilities. Learn how text is scanned so that printed words are read electronically. See printed materials converted into Braille, and the easy to use voice activated computers. The ATC will showcase a variety of software and hardware technologies that enhance student independence, and promote equal access to academic programs.

WHEN: Thursday, October 20, 11:00 to 1:00 PM
WHERE: Meriam Library, First Floor, Student Computing (adjacent to the main computer lab)

For further information contact: Nancy Hermanson, 898-5959 or nhermanson@csuchico.edu. Sponsored by the Americans with Disabilities Act Committee in recognition of October’s Disability Awareness Month. See listing of the month’s events at Web Site

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