8th Annual Conference, Exploring Sexual Diversities Through Activism, April 22-23

California State University Chico presents its 8th Annual Conference, Exploring Sexual Diversities Through Activism. April 22 and 23.

This year’s conference theme aims to address the multifaceted aspect of gender and its social and cultural constructs. A comedy performance by Monica Palacios, brought to you by SELAC, will commence the weekend on April 21 at 7:00pm. The Conference is a two day event. Each day includes workshops addressing activism, locally and globally, and transgender and sexual diversity issues. The weekend culminates in a Keynote Address by Kate Bornstein, an Author and Performance Artist on Transgender Issues.

Our goal is to encourage discussion about gender diversities. We recognize the importance of creating a safe space to explore and investigate the social construct of sex, gender and sexuality. We hope that participants will leave with a better understanding of the interconnectedness of these forces and how they work to shape our individual lives and our society.

To take part in this Conference or to get more information, please fill out a registration form on our Web Site, call our office at (530)898-5724 or come into our office at the Bell Memorial Union 002.

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LOOSE CHANGE film screening TUESDAY

The Zapatista-Solidarity group brings you LOOSE CHANGE, a look at the overwhelming evidence of a cover-up in the 9/11 World Trade Center Attacks

When: 7:00pm - Tuesday, April 4
Location: Modoc 114
Suggested Donation: $3.00

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Zapatista Fair Trade, Organic, Shade Grown Coffee

Zapatista Fair Trade, Organic, Shade Grown Coffee and coffee Flower Organic Honey are still part of our fund raising efforts to help the Indigenous Communities of Chiapas. Our supply is running out. If you want to participate in helping those in need this is a great opportunity to do so and enjoy a delicious cup of coffee at the same time.

We often have the coffee and the honey available in the BMU. For more information please call Rocio Guido (530)570-6929 or (530)894-6271 or e-mail chio719@zapatista-solidarity.org

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Get Paid to Compost With Kids

Urgent Job Opening: Recycling and Rubbish Exhibit Compost Education Assistant

As the RARE Compost Education Assistant you would be working closely with the Compost Education Coordinator going into elementary schools and working with children of various age groups doing recycling / compost workshops. At the workshops you will prepare materials (worms, fruit, newspaper, water bottles, worksheets), help with discipline and other planned activities. Candidates schedule of availability must match planned workshop dates with 2-3 hour gaps before 2:00pm during the school week. Some knowledge of recycling issues is preferable. This job is rewarding and fun, plus you get paid an hourly wage of $6.75!

For a complete job description or to apply, contact AS Recycling by April 7, 2006 @ #898-5033.

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Workshop from Council of Graduate Students: STRESS AND TIME MANAGEMENT!

School of Graduate, International and Interdisciplinary Studies has scheduled a
workshop for students on Monday, April 03, about stress and time management.

When: Monday, April 03
Where: BMU, Room 312
Subject: Stress and Time Management
Event starts at 2:00pm

No sign-up is required. For more information on this workshop and other
workshops, email Usree Bhattacharya at: councilgs@csuchico.edu.

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Zapatista Solidarity Group Meetings

Zapatista Solidarity Group meeting every Monday at 5:00pm in YOLO 171. Currently seeking Executive Committee Members. Our group is open to all CSU, Chico students in all majors. Please visit, check us out, and pick up an application.

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

For more info please contact Rocio 570-6929.

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Office Closure: Academic Advising Programs

Academic Advising Programs will be closed on Monday, April 3 between the hours of 11:30- 5:00 for a staff meeting.

This closure includes the following offices: Academic Advising, Evaluations, Credential Services, and Articulation. These offices will re-open on Tuesday, April 4 at 9:00am.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

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University Writing Center Hours

University Writing Center Offers Writing Assistance:

Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm

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

Online Tutoring:
Monday - Thursday 7:00pm - 10:00pm or by appointment

Resources for student writers on the Web Site

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Summer Programs Abroad-- DEADLINE April 1

If you were planning to study abroad through USAC during the summer of 2006, you’d better apply soon. The application deadline is April 1. For more information, please call the Study Abroad Office: 898-5415.

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Graduation Sashes for Alumni of Study Abroad Programs

Students who studied abroad through CSU, Chico for at least one semester or longer may purchase a special sash for graduation. The sash will display the colors of the flag of the country where you studied, and costs $27.50. If you would like to purchase a sash, please contact Tasha Dev for an application form at tdev@csuchico.edu. The deadline to apply for the sash is April 7 at 5:00pm.

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Study Abroad Information Sessions

Attend a Study Abroad Information Session to find out:
What study abroad programs and sites are available through CSU, Chico;
How to get classes to count toward your major, minor and/or G.E.
How to finance your semester or year abroad;
The application process for each program.

Spring 06 Sessions:
Wednesdays from 5-6 p.m. in Yolo 171
Fridays from noon-1:00 in Tehama 108

For more information, call 898-5415

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"Invisible Children" Project

The “Invisible Children” Project and documentary is being lead by Sarah Cuc, Amanda Runyan and Zac Curry. Meetings are on Friday’s 3:30pm in the BMU living room area. If you are interested in joining this nationwide campaign for African children in Uganda and Sudan please come and add your network organization to the cause. Currently we have 10 student and community groups involved. Event will be held the last week in April. Look here for additional information or call (530) 343-7026. Minerva L. Williams aka Chocolate Drop

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AS Election Candidate Debate Rescheduled

The AS Election Candidate Debate has been rescheduled to April 6 at 6:30pm in Ayres 120. Please take note of this change and come watch the candidates go head to head answering questions regarding their platform!

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Swan Lake in Laxson Auditorium - Tickets Available!

Chico Performances and Regent Communications present the classical ballet Swan Lake performed by The Tchaikovsky (chai cough ski) Ballet and Orchestra on April 10 at 7:30pm in Laxson Auditorium at California State University, Chico.

COST/TICKETS: Tickets are $20 for all students and children, $30 for adults, $30 for seniors, $35 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:
“one of the year’s indispensable ballet experiences.” - Los Angeles Times

Noted as one of Russia’s most distinguished ballet companies (closely linked to the world famous Bolshoi and Kirov Ballet Companies), the Tchaikovsky Opera and Ballet will present Swan Lake, a traditional ballet in three acts. At 125 members strong, this performance will fill the stage with traditional ballet, artistic sets and hauntingly beautiful music. This gala performance is co-presented by Regent Communications.

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Lecture by Author and Playwright, Jack Rasmus, April 5

On April 5, at 5:00pm in Ayers 106, CSUEU is sponsoring a lecture by Jack Rasmus with a book signing to follow in Ayers Hall at 6:00pm. Jack’s most recent book, “The War at Home” details the changes in corporate and government policies since 1980 attacking American middle and working class incomes, wages, jobs, pensions, taxes, health benefits, and social security.

Jack has a B.A. in Economics and a Ph.D. in Political Economy. Previous books include The Political Economy of Wage and Price Controls. His plays include “1934,” a full musical production about the San Francisco waterfront; “Fire on Pier 32,” about the history of the International Longshore and Warehouse Workers union; “Hold the Light,” about young workers in a six month labor strike; and “Our Time,” about War, Depression, and the radical right in America. Jack is currently chair of the San Francisco Bay Area’s National Writers Union. He has taught and was director of labor studies programs in several community colleges in California.

For more information, contact Darrell Bartlett at dbartlett@csuchico.edu. More information on Jack Rasmus can be found at kyklosproductions.com.

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May-June Intersession - Registration Opens Monday, April 3

Thinking about taking a course early this summer? Check out May-June Intersession schedule today Web Site

May-June Intersession registration opens April 3 at 7:30am.

Courses start May 22. Three-, five-, and six-week sessions.

Please visit the May-June Intersession Web Site for the most up-to-date schedule and enrollment information or call Continuing Education at 530-898-6105.

Note: you must register for May-June Intersession through Continuing Education. The Portal is not configured for May-June Intersession.

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Museum of Anthropology Spring Cultural Events Lecture Series

The Museum of Anthropology Spring Cultural Events Lecture Series Presents:
Who Done It? How Plants Solve Crimes.

Dr. Kristina Schierenbeck explains the intersection between botany and forensic science in this talk. Come hear how spores, pollen, and other plant clues lend a hand in solving murder cases around the nation and right here in Chico.

Thursday, March 30 at 4:00pm Langdon Room 303
This lecture is free of charge.

World Explorations Lecture Series Presents: Rooted In America: Foodlore of Popular Fruits and Vegetables
Ayers Hall Room 106
Free and open to the public.
Call 898-5397.
Sunday, April 2, 2006 4:00pm

Dr. David Scofield Wilson, a retired University of California at Davis professor, wrote the book on food as folklore and will share his insights on the cultural attributes some of our most familiar fruits and vegetables exhibit. Wilson’s stories on plant life illustrate that cultural connections are just as important as the biological facts.

Find out how foods such as tomatoes, pumpkins, corn, peppers, and cranberries have slipped into our minds and hearts as symbols of what we value about ourselves, proving that all are as American as apple pie.

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Student Computing Workshops

Student Computing will present these workshops next week:

Photoshop I
Wed., April 5
5-6:00pm in MLIB 457

Photoshop I
Thurs., April 6
5-6:00pm in MLIB 457

The Photoshop I workshop is an introduction and overview of the Photoshop window, learning what is in the Photoshop toolbox and how to navigate the menus. Students will learn how to use the edit, image and layers menus. They will learn how to work with pixels, manage RCB, Index & CMYK color as well as learn about resolution and the difference between displayed and printed color.

No sign-up is required. For more information, visit the Student Computing Web

Site or call or write to Melinda Ferris, 898-5008, mferris@csuchico.edu

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Student Work Study Positions @ FMS

Facilities Management and Services currently has the following work study positions available:

Custodial Assistant (days)
Custodial Assistant (nights)
Stock Clerk Assistant

For detailed information on these positions, please visit the Student Employment website or come by Facilities Management and Services to apply in person at 940 W. 1st Street, across from the Oasis, between 8:00am and 4:30pm.

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Conversations on Diversity; Campus Violence, Campus Solutions, April 5

Join us as we discuss hate crimes and racism found on college campuses. We will talk about experiences surrounding these issues and what the university can do to address and/or prevent these problems from occurring in the future.

Facilitated by Professor Andy Dick, Sociology Department

Join us Wed., April 5 at noon in BMU 303; Contact Tray Robinson at 4764 for additional information.

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DEADLINE EXTENDED: Call for Nominations - Chris Hilbert Outstanding Chico State Friend Award

Christopher Edward Hilbert was a well-loved, down-to-earth, young man who lived a very full nineteen years. The last few months before he died in 1994 were strongly associated with CSU, Chico. His time here was short, but he quickly appreciated and personified the best aspects of the Chico experience. He did this through a genuine love for the many new friends he made, the faculty who taught him and aided his learning, and the total experience of the University and the community. He expressed this joy to his family by saying, “I’m so happy here that I just smile all the time.” His family generously intends for Chris to “live on” by endowing an award of $3,500 annually to be given to a student who exemplifies those qualities which make for a true friend to fellow students and the entire University.

Nominations are due March 30, 2006 to: CC Carter, Student Activities, Zip 755.
Award: $3,500 and a commemorative plaque.

Nomination Guidelines and the application can be found at the Web Site and at the Student Activities office, BMU 213. Please direct questions to CC Carter at cecarter@csuchico.edu or by phone at x5396.

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Fun Without Alcohol Fair Sign-ups Due April 3

Student clubs and organizations are invited to host booths at the 17th Annual Fun Without Alcohol Fair on Thursday, April 27, from 10:00am - 2:00pm.

This fun-filled event, sponsored by the Campus Alcohol and Drug Education Center (CADEC), teaches local elementary school students healthy alternatives to alcohol and drug use via interactive booths, games, and great activities.

This year’s theme is “Be Cool: Alcohol & Drug Free!” Groups are encouraged to incorporate this theme into their booths, and prizes will be awarded to groups with the most creative and imaginative ideas.

This is a cool opportunity to be a positive influence in the lives of young people. Applications and guidelines are available at the Web Site Applications are due at the CADEC office, corner of Second and Cherry Streets, by April 3. For more information, call CADEC at 898-6450.

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Jingle Contest Deadline April 3

Singers, songwriters, rappers and musicians are encouraged to create an original jingle and submit their entries to the Campus Alcohol & Drug Education Center’s “Don’t Drink and Drive” Jingle Contest. Original jingles can be spoken or sung and creativity and humor are encouraged. The winner and runner up will receive $300 and $150 gift certificates (respectively) and their jingle will be used in a radio campaign throughout the year. Application entries with contest rules can be picked up at the Student Activities Office in BMU 213, or at the CADEC office on Second and Cherry Streets. All entries must be accompanied by an application and are due by April 3. The contest is sponsored by CADEC with funding from the California Business, Transportation and Housing Agency, Office of Traffic Safety. For contest details, call CADEC at 898-6450.

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DSAU Conference: Speech Play & Verbal Art: Featuring Jamel Shakir, March 29 - May 1

Welcome to the Spring ‘06 Academic Web Conference hosted by CSU, Chico’s Student Artist’s and Performer’s Union (DSAU). While this year’s central theme is Speech Play and Verbal Art, please remember that satellite themes are always welcomed. We are currently interconnecting the most performative and artistic sound-record academic articles with online media libraries/digital media archives, and because no academic database (such as Academic Search Premier, Proquest, and Infotrac) is prepared to archive multimedia articles—we designed our own (www.academicconference.org). The Academic Web Conference and Media Library are interrelated because the academic conferences are based on the multimedia articles archived in the Media Library. We currently archive research presentations, news, music, and spoken word material. So check out what’s new in the online Media Library/Media Archive. Our featured presenter this year is Jamel Malik Shakir.

Contributor: Jamel Shakir (530) 345-1089
Sponsor: CSU, Chico’s Disadvantaged Student Artist’s Union

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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 about these and other resources at the Career Planning and Placement Office, Meriam Library, Room 150 or call us at 530-898-5253.

4/4/2006
FASTENAL
Management/Sales Trainee

JELD-WEN, INC.
Management Trainee
Regional Sales Representative

4/5/2006
AT&T/SBC COMMUNICATIONS
Entry Level IT - Matrex

INVESTORS BANK & TRUST
Operations Specialist - Reconciliation
Custody Fund Accountant

UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.
Sales Trainee
Production Manager Trainee

4/6/2006
OAKLEY UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Multiple Subjects; Math; Science; Special Education; Bilingual

CULVER CAREERS
Account Executive (Sales)

MAXIM HEALTHCARE
Entry Level Sales/Management Trainee

4/7/2006
FAIRFIELD-SUISUN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Math, Science, Spanish, Special Education

TECHSTAR INC.
Technical Recruiter

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Production of "Animal Farm" Staged April 4-9, Tickets Still Available

“Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.”

Lord Acton’s much quoted adage, in a nutshell, is the message of CSU, Chico’s upcoming drama production, “Animal Farm.”

Staged April 4-8 at 7:30pm and April 9 at 2:00pm in Wismer Theatre, “Animal Farm” is based on George Orwell’s novel of the same title.

The play begins in a barn where farm animals, tired of living a life of slavery, plan a revolt for freedom. After breaking away from their human master the animals work on creating a new environment/society where all animals are equal.

CSU, Chico’s production of “Animal Farm” will have many interesting aspects, said director Susan Hargrave Pate, Department of Theatre Arts faculty member. Each of the animal characters in the play has a unique way of displaying their personality through the different costumes designed by Ruth Palmerlee. The set for “Animal Farm,” designed by Marty Gilbert, is arranged to resemble a farm.

“The front row of the audience will be sitting on old benches so they will feel like part of the action,” noted Pate.

Tickets for “Animal Farm” are available at the University Box Office, x6333. Because of the simulated violence in this production, “Animal Farm” is not recommended for children.

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Study Skills Workshops: Motivation and Test Prep

The Student Learning Center is offering two Study Skills Workshops the week of April 3:

4/3 (Monday) Motivation and Success 4:00 - 5:00pm
Starla Hedrick (presenter)
Location: MLIB 226

4/5 (Wednesday) Test Preparation 3:00 - 4:00pm
Rainbow Crane (presenter)
Location: 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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RELS 332 World Religions and Global Issues: Summer State-Support Course, July 31 - Aug. 16

Required for the Upper Division Theme in Global Issues (Theme G), also Meets Cultural Diversity (Ethnic) Status.

Complete this Upper Division Theme class this Summer in 11 Days.

Join Joel Zimbelman, Department of Religious Studies, for an exciting introduction to world religions and an exploration of how these traditions address issues of War and Peace, Political Community, Economics and Social Justice, and Environmental Concerns. Activities include discussions, films, guest speakers, debates, and independent projects in an exciting and stimulating environment. Religious traditions studied will be selected from among Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Chinese Religions, and select Indigenous traditions. Very few courses will be offered at CSU, Chico this summer, and enrollment in this class will be limited to 30. Sign up NOW.

Title: RS 332, 02 World Religions & Global Issues
Instructor: Zimbelman, Joel
Days: Mondays-Thursdays
Dates: July 31-August 16 (11 days)
Units: 3
Times: 8:00am - 12:30pm
Location: Glenn 125

Note: only 145 seats will be available for this required theme course in Fall 2006. Given our past waiting lists, there is little chance of getting this class for Fall if you are not enrolled by early-April.

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Register for 2006 Fall Term Classes April 10 - May l9

After April 5, all continuing CSU, Chico students may find what day they may begin registering for their fall 2006 classes by clicking on the Records, Reg, & Finance tab on their Portal account and selecting View Enrollment Appointment. A listing of fall 2006 term course offerings is available via the student’s Portal account and/or by selecting the Class Schedule Web Site option on the Chico Web home page.

Spring Graduates: The New/Transfer Student Registration Period will be open July17-21 to CSU, Chico students who graduate in spring 2006 and have applied and been accepted to CSU, Chico’s Graduate School.

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Adventure Outings is Hiring

Adventure Outings is Looking For a Few Good Leaders. Pick up an application in the BMU Lobby and submit by April 7. For more information, call 898-4011.

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Recycled Art Show, Entry Deadline April 7

Calling all artists to submit art made out of recycled/reused materials! Entry Forms are available in BMU 005. Entry Deadline: Friday, April 7, 5:00pm to BMU 005.

The Recycled Art Show will be displayed in the BMU Common Grounds Coffee Shop Monday, April 10 - Wednesday, April 12 during “Recycle Week!”

Art categories include, but are not limited to sculpture, photography, ceramics, drawings, and paintings. All submissions must be made from recyclable/reusable materials or depict concepts of recycling and waste in our society.

Students, faculty, and staff are all welcome to enter. Three pieces will be selected to be displayed during Eco-Fest on Saturday, April 22!

Please call AS Recycling for any further questions, 898-5033.

Special thanks to Common Grounds and AS Food Service.

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Cinderella's Closet Seeks Prom Dresses

The CSU, Chico Panhellenic Council and Student California Teachers Association
are putting on “Cinderella’s Closet” on April 9 in BMU 210 at 1:00pm. We
need dresses (prom, cocktail, etc.) donated by April 7. Dresses can be dropped
off in the box in the BMU Student Information Center or call (530) 635-5055 for
more information.

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Blood Drive, April 12

Visit the CSU, Chico blood drive Wednesday, April 12 from 10:00am 4:00pm in BMU 210 and receive a free t-shirt. Please eat and drink plenty of fluids before arriving; you must be at least 17 years of age, in generally good health and weigh a minimum of 110 lbs. A Donor Card or Photo ID is required. Allow approximately one-hour for the donation process. For an appointment, please call Staff Council at 898-6156. We hope to see you there.

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Win a 60-Second Shopping Spree at the Bookstore!

Enter to win your very own shopping spree at the AS Bookstore during our “Cram it! Jam it!” promotion. If you win, you will be able to race around the clothing and gift departments of the Bookstore cramming as much as you can in 60 seconds, into a JanSport backpack. Enter to win now through noon on April 6 at the AS Bookstore. The winning name will be drawn at 12:30pm on April 6 and you MUST be present to win, because the 60-second shopping spree will take place right then. Enter to win in the clothing department, at the “Cram it! Jam it!” display located at the mirrored pillar. Certain restrictions to the promotion do apply. See store for details.

While entering to win, be sure to shop our JanSport clothing and receive 20% off now through April 6. DonĀ¹t miss your opportunity to “Cram it! Jam it!”

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