CSU, Chico Scholarship Application Due Feb. 1

Get those applications completed - the deadline for the 2006-07 CSU, Chico scholarship application is Wed., Feb. 1. One application submits your name for many different scholarships with various criteria. Apply online now at Web Site

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Scholarships Offered by the Government Finance Officers Association

George A. Nielsen Public Investor Scholarship
A $5,000 scholarship is available to an undergraduate or graduate student in public administration, finance, business administration or a related field. The goal is to support full/part-time students in the field of efficient and productive investment of public funds.

Public Employee Retirement Research and Administration Scholarship
A $4,000 scholarship is available to a graduate student in public administration, finance, business administration, or social sciences. The goal is to support the full/part-time graduate student preparing for a career in public-sector retirement benefits.

Applications/information/eligibility requirements are available at the GFOA Web Site, or contact: Scholarship Committee, Government Finance Officers Association, 203 N LaSalle St, Suite 2700, Chicago, IL 60601-1210, phone (312) 977-9700.
Deadline for all of the above scholarships is February 3, 2006.

For more information, please contact Phyllis Yamashita, Graduate, International & Interdisciplinary Studies, 898.5409.

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Government Finance Officers Association Offering Scholarships

Daniel B. Goldberg Scholarship
This competition is for students who are enrolled full-time in a graduate program that prepares students for careers in state and local government finance. One $10,000 scholarship is available.

Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship
One $5,000 award is available to a minority student of public administration, (governmental) accounting, finance, political science, economics or business administration (government or nonprofit manangement) at the upper-division undergraduate or graduate level.

Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship
This scholarship is for undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled full-time in a university/college preparing for a career in state and local government finance in the United States or Canada. Undergraduate students must be completing at least their junior year by the time the $3,500 scholarship is awarded.

Applications/information/eligibility requirements are available at the GFOA website at Web Site, or contact: Scholarship Committee, Government Finance Officers Association, 203 N LaSalle St, Suite 2700, Chicago, IL 60601-1210, phone (312) 977-9700.
Deadline for all of the above scholarships is February 3, 2006.

For more information, please contact Phyllis Yamashita, Graduate, International & Interdisciplinary Studies, 898.5409.

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Pre-Doctoral Applications

Applications are available for the 2006/2007 California Pre-Doctoral Program at the School of Graduate, International and Interdisciplinary Studies in Tehama 209. The California Pre-Doctoral Program is designed to increase the pool of potential faculty by supporting the doctoral aspirations of California State University students who have experienced economic and educational disadvantages.

Applicants to the Program must be upper-division or master’s degree students who are enrolled at a CSU institution as of spring 2006 and who will also be enrolled at a CSU campus for at least one semester of the academic year 2006-2007. Applicants will be selected on the basis of three criteria: potential for success in completing a doctoral program, probable effectiveness of the student/faculty plan, and level of economic and educational disadvantage. All applicants must be either U.S. citizens or permanent residents at the time of application. Each applicant must have a faculty sponsor who will be available for the duration of the plan specified in the application.

Additional information and an online application are available at Web Site The local deadline for submission of applications to Tehama 209 is Monday, March, 27, 2006.

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Paid Internships: Diversion Excursion

Diversion Excursion (DE) Coordinator and Coordinator Assistant (two positions)

Description: DE is the residence hall program where volunteers receive unwanted items during move-out on May 18-19. The DE Coordinator will organize and implement the Diversion Excursion Program. This will include organizing interns/volunteers, research and strategic planning, programmatic implementation and coordination. Additional job functions include attendance of weekly meetings, record keeping, intern recruitment and collaboration, research of funding opportunities, assist with production of pr materials, and outreach to other organizations.

Education: Must be a currently enrolled CSU, Chico student, part-time or full-time.

Compensation: $75.00/mo. (February - May) and 2 units academic credit (Spring 2005).

Coordinator Assistant - $50.00/mo units TBA

Apply: Complete a job application and supplemental questions at the Associated Students Web Site, or call (530) 898-6411/TTD (530) 898-4636. Applications are due by Friday, Jan. 27, 2006 by 5:00pm.

For general questions, contact Gillian Goggin at the AS. Recycling Program, 898-5033 or asrecycle@csuchico.edu. Or contact Luisa Garza at the UHFS Grounds Dept. 898-4039, lgarza2@csuchico.edu

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Humanities Center Gallery: Steve Miranda Byer now through Feb. 23

The Humanities Center Gallery is exhibiting its third show by Steve Miranda Byer Cross My Heart and Hope to Fly in mixed media now through Feb. 23 in Trinity 100 and the hallway.

Miranda Byer, an artist of assemblage who has been an inspiration for the Chico art scene with his sculptures over the past twenty-five years, has been organizing, sorting, and transporting the contents of his Chico studio to his new abode in San Francisco. He offered the 1078 Gallery, where he had his first exhibit in 1980, the opportunity for artists to come together for a “Creative Salon” at his studio on 9th and Main in late November. The artists were unleashed on the materials Miranda Byer has been collecting for decades and created over 100 objets d’art for the gallery’s holiday fundraiser.

Miranda Byer has shown in over a dozen venues in Chico and the Bay Area. He works in various media, including sculptural and flat collage, printmaking, and shadow boxes. He studied drawing and printmaking at CSU, Chico from 1975 to 1980.

A reception will be held January 26, 5-7pm, with an artist’s talk preceding at 4pm in Trinity 100. Exhibition hours are M-F, 8-5. For information, call x4642.

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CBEST Prepration Workshops Spring Semester 2006

INSTRUCTOR: Maria Sudduth
SPONSORED BY: Teacher Recruitment Project

For sign-up information contact the Teacher Recruitment Project (TRP) in Siskiyou 128B, 898.4081 or msudduth@csuchico.edu

Workshops are offered for all three sections of CBEST. Reading, Writing and Math. See table below for dates, times and location.

COST: $10.00 per section or $25.00 for complete workshop. Fee WAIVED for TRP members.

JANUARY /FEBRUARY WORKSHOPS FOR FEBRUARY 11TH TEST
WORKSHOP DATE TIME LOCATION
Writing Mon., 1/23/06 4:00-8:00 TBA
Reading Mon., 1/30/06 4:00-8:00 TBA
Mathematics Mon., 2/06/06 4:00-8:00 TBA

There will be ONE more workshop scheduled for the spring semester.

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University Film Series: ASPHALT JUNGLE, Jan. 31

UNIVERSITY FILM SERIES
$3 donation appreciated
898-4642 Web Site

“Three Weeks of Film Noir with Huston, Kubrick, and Ray”
Hosted and co-sponsored by Jason Tannen, Department of Art and Art History

Jan. 31
Asphalt Jungle (1950)
112 min. Black and white. Directed by John Huston, U.S.A. With Sterling Hayden, Louis Calhern, Jean Hagen, Sam Jaffe, James Whitmore, John McIntire, Marilyn Monroe.

John Huston (The Maltese Falcon/The African Queen/The Misfits/The Treasure of the Sierra Madre) directs and co-writes this much admired and imitated hard-boiled film noir, one of the first caper films told from the criminal’s viewpoint. Adapted from the novel by W.R. Burnett with the screenplay by Ben Maddow. It’s a brilliant account of a meticulously planned jewel heist. What makes the film special is its gritty realism, unsparing dialogue, and studied portrayal of the unlikable small-time criminals who believe they are doing nothing wrong while they carry out the detailed plans of a criminal genius.

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Graphic Design Internships Available

Graphic Designers wanted to design posters 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 helpful. 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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Paid Graphic Design Position

Graphic Designer wanted to design posters 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. 12 hours per week. Portfolio and resume required. For more information stop by PAC 110, or contact J. DiMaggio, School of the Arts Publicist, 898-5739 or jdimaggio@csuchico.edu.

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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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Pop Legends, The Indigo Girls, in Laxson Auditorium. Tickets available.

WHO: Chico Performances presents
WHAT: The folk, soul and pop sounds of The Indigo Girls
WHEN: January 21, 2006
TIME: 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Laxson Auditorium at California State University, Chico

COST/TICKETS: Tickets are $25 for all students and children, $35 for adults, $33 for seniors, $40 for premium seating (all seating is reserved). Tickets are available at the University Box Office at the corner of 2nd and Normal Streets, or by calling 898-6333.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
“Their voices soar and swoop as one” - Rolling Stone Magazine
The Indigo Girls’ skillful harmonies, flawless musicianship and connection with their audiences has enabled them to remain a constant musical force for the last 20 years. Their warm, melodies fall somewhere between folk and soul, with a touch of pop thrown in.

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South-African Children's Choir, Children of Uganda. Tickets available.

WHO: Chico Performances presents
WHAT: The Children of Uganda, a South-African children’s chorus
WHEN: February 1, 2006
TIME: 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Laxson Auditorium at California State University, Chico

COST/TICKETS: Tickets are $15 for all students and children, $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, $25 for premium seating (all seating is reserved). Tickets are available at the University Box Office at the corner of 2nd and Normal Streets, or by calling 898-6333.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
“First rate and inspiring.” - The New York Times
With pulsing rhythms, quicksilver movements, powerful drums, lyric flutes and songs of joy and hope, the award-winning Children of Uganda perform East African music and dance with commanding skill and richness of human spirit. These 20 children, ages eight to eighteen, are ambassadors for Uganda’s 1.7 million AIDS and war-related orphans. Their performances promote global awareness of the AIDS crisis in Uganda and raise funds for fellow orphans in their homeland.

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Celtic sounds of Leahy in Laxson Auditorium. Tickets available.

WHO: Chico Performances presents
WHAT: The Celtic sounds of Leahy
WHEN: February 3, 2006
TIME: 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Laxson Auditorium at California State University, Chico

COST/TICKETS: Tickets are $14 for all students and children, $18 for adults, $16 for seniors, $23 for premium seating (all seating is reserved). Tickets are available at the University Box Office at the corner of 2nd and Normal Streets, or by calling 898-6333.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
“…my favorite Celtic band,” - Natalie MacMaster
Siobheann, Donnell, Maria, Agnes, Doug, Erin, Angus, and Frank all have two things in common, they all have the last name Leahy and they are all musical dynamos. From Celtic to country to classical and pop, the Leahy’s are a whirlwind of fiddle-driven music, dance, percussion, keyboards and vocals that leave audiences breathless. “Their live performance makes Riverdance look like Lawrence Welk re-runs,” writes Time Out New York.

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Italia Romantica, Feb. 9

Italia Romantica
The Best of Italian Cuisine & Music
February 9, 2006
6:00pm
Bell Memorial Union Ballroom

Don’t miss this celebration of the culture, tastes and sounds of Italy in America, offered by the Italian Studies program at CSU, Chico, in conjunction with the Italian Studies Advisory Council and the Department of Music and Theatre Arts.

An evening of fine food and an exciting program of music - from Sinatra to sing-along folk tunes - will take your heart and soul to Italy.

All tickets are $40.00 per person
University Box Office, 530-898-6333, Corner of Second and Normal Street.
Box office hours: Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday 3-6 p.m.
Web Site

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Meriam Library tours - Spring 2006

The Meriam Library is offering guided tours of the library on the following dates:

January 20
January 23-25
January 30, 31 and February 1, 2006

Meet in the lobby on the first floor of the library. All tours 12-12:50pm.

A self-guided walking tour pamphlet is available at the Reference Desk on the second floor.

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Midsummer Night's Dream Ballet. Tickets are available

WHO: Chico Performances and Friends of Chico Community Ballet present
WHAT: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a comical ballet performed by members of Chico Community Ballet and Friends.
WHEN: January 27-29, 2006
WHERE: Laxson Auditorium at California State University, Chico

COST/TICKETS: Tickets are $14 for all students and children, $18 for adults, $16 for seniors, $23 for premium seating (all seating is reserved). Tickets are available at the University Box Office at the corner of 2nd and Normal Streets, or by calling 898-6333.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Come celebrate Chico Community Ballet’s 25th season with William Shakespeare’s wonderful comical tale of fairies, mismatched lovers and a mischievous sprite. This magical ballet is set to the music of Felix Mendelssohn, bringing the mythical woods of Athens to life. Laugh out loud at Puck’s shenanigans and Oberon and Titania’s adventures in love, and join in the romp as trickery, merriment and romance come together to create a night of memorable dance.

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University Film Series: LET THE CHURCH SAY AMEN hosted by Tracy Butts, Feb. 7

University Film Series
Tuesday, 7:30pm, Little Theatre (Ayres 106)
$3 donation appreciated 898-4642 Web Site

Feb. 7
In honor of Black History Month
Hosted by Tracy Butts, Department of English

Let the Church Say Amen (2004)
90min. DVD. Directed by David Petersen, U.S.A. Official selection, Sundance Film Festival.

Presented by executive producer and scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr., the film is a riveting and emotional documentary that tracks the daily lives and journeys of four World-Missions-for-Christ parishioners as they work towards fulfilling their hopes for a better life, using their church as a source of strength and spiritual power. A former corner store, the church is a sanctuary where members gather every Sunday to sing, pray, testify, and work to change their community. Originally founded in the 1970s by Rev. Dr. JoAnn Perkins with the support of her mother and eleven siblings, the church has not only saved the lives of those in Perkins’ neighborhood, but also those in her family. While living on welfare, Perkins earned a Ph.D. in special education through scholarships at Georgetown University. Meanwhile, her brother Bobby had slipped into a dangerous drug addiction. In the film, Bobby testifies how he was saved from a path of certain destruction by joining the church, which prompted his sister to give up her title and make him pastor.

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