Second Annual Spring Peace Festival

The Peace Institute at California State University, Chico, presents its
Second Annual Spring Peace Festival:

THE COSTS OF WAR//THE PROFITS OF PEACE

The festival, held on the CSUC campus, is free and open to the public.

Speakers, panels, and films run Wednesday, April 26 through Friday, May 5.

Noted peace scholar and activist, Michael Nagler is the featured speaker.

Nagler founded the program in Peace & Conflict Studies at the University of California Berkeley were he also served as a Professor of Classics and Comparative Literature.

His many writings include: The Search for a Nonviolent Future; America Without Violence; and Spontaneity and Tradition. His most recent and highly acclaimed book is Our Spiritual Crisis: Recovering Human Wisdom in a Time of Violence.

Nagler’s lecture, “Nonviolence: What it is and Why we need it” is at 7PM in Ayers 106 on Friday, May 5.

For the full schedule of events go to Website”:http:// THE-PEACE-INSTITUTE@yahoogroups.com

For information call Tom Imhoff weekdays at 898-4742 between 9AM & 10AM.

Archived under Events on April 21, 2006

Important Notice for fall 2006 CSU, Chico Continuing Students

Log on to your Portal account and register for your fall 2006 courses NOW! Use the on-line Class Schedule and/or your Portal account to find the most up-to-date list of fall ‘06 course offerings. For further registration information and/or assistance, call the Registration Help Line at 898-6400.

Archived under Information on April 21, 2006

Computer Animation Lecture Series featuring Pixar's Andrew Gordon, May 8

Pixar Animator Andrew Gordon is coming to CSU, Chico State. Andrew’s Lecture
will highlight aspects of creating the “The Incredibles”. He will discuss story
and character development related to the making of this film. The Lecture is
free and open to the public.

Lecture date has been changed to May 8 at 3:00pm. PAC room 134. For more
information call 898-4421 or email rvertolli@csuchico.edu

Archived under Events on April 21, 2006

Exploring Sexual Diversities Through Activism Conference, April 22-23

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

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 21st at 7pm. 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 Website, call our office at (530)898-5724 or come into our office at the Bell Memorial Union 002.

Archived under Events on April 20, 2006

Tutors Needed

This opportunity is for work study students who are interested in tutoring
local junior high or high school student in math. This is a grant paid
position that requires expertise in pre-algebra, algebra and/or geometry
with good availability. Interested applicants should contact Carla Shields
at CAVE 898-5817 or email cshields@csuchico.edu.

Archived under Opportunities on April 20, 2006

Chico Indie Fest, April 29

The first annual Chico Indie Fest is set to rock Chico, CA, on Saturday, April 29, 2006. The free, all-ages festivities kick off at 12pm at the Children’s Park (corner of 1st Street and Esplanade Ave, downtown Chico, CA, 95928). While browsing local merchants and vendors in a family-friendly festival atmosphere, enjoy the best of up and coming indie rock artists La Dolce Vita, Division Day, Birdmonster, Street To Nowhere, and Narwhal, an Interscope Records punk band with an upcoming LP.

After the Children’s Park festival closes at 6pm, the day’s only just begun! Beginning at 7pm at the Senator Theater (517 Main Street, Chico, CA 95928) is the Chico Indie Fest’s premier indie rock lineup: Headrush, Brilliant Red Lights, Ten Falls Forth, Communique, and Maxeen, who recently opened for Yellowcard.

Tickets for the Senator Theater portion of the Chico Indie Fest are $7 for students (valid high school, Butte College, CSU, Chico, or other school ID required) and $9 for the general public, and are currently on-sale at Diamond W Western Wear (181 E. 2 nd St., Chico, CA, 95926, (530) 891-1650). If they’re not already sold out, tickets will also be available at the door the night of the event.

Also, come check out our Chico Indie Fest Workshops, featuring discussion panels from music industry professionals. From11:00am to 12:30pm on April 29, in BMU 210, the first discussion entitled “Backstage Pass to the Music Industry” will feature discourse regarding artist promotion, marketing, and distribution. The second discussion, from 1:30pm to 3:00pm, is called “Bands/Artists as a Business,” and covers the changing function of record labels, artist management, and various legal issues.

Archived under Events on April 20, 2006

Campus Community Invited to Fun Without Alcohol Fair, April 27

The Campus Alcohol and Drug Education Center (CADEC) invites the campus community to the 17th Annual Fun Without Alcohol Fair on Thursday, April 27 from 10 a.m. - 2p.m. in the Free Speech Area. This fun-filled fair is designed to promote healthy alternatives to alcohol, drug and tobacco use to school-age children.
Campus and community organizations will host interactive booths, games and activities around a healthy lifestyle theme. This year’s theme is “Be Cool: Alcohol & Drug Free.” Each booth host is encouraged to promote an alcohol or drug free message, teach children a healthy lifestyle fact, or encourage kids to resist peer pressure to use substances. This year, 64 campus and community groups have signed up to participate. Groups compete to earn prizes for the most creative, interactive and educational booths, as well as for a “best in show” award.
Additional entertainment throughout the day will include hip hop and Irish dance performances, martial arts demonstrations, a magician plus appearances by the Chico State mascot, “Willie the Wildcat” and ” Rascal the Raccoon” the official mascot of the Chico Outlaws Baseball Club.

Archived under Events on April 20, 2006

LateNight Chico presents Salsa Night on April 21

Have you ever wanted to salsa but don’t know the steps? Or do you want to show off your moves but have no place to strut your stuff? Join Maria Trenda for a night of salsa dancing in the Bell Memorial Union. The night will begin with a lesson followed by dancing to some of Latin America’s hottest artists. Bring a friend, bring a date, or come solo- just be sure to wear your dancing shoes!

The event begins at 9 pm on April 21 in the BMU Common Grounds. The event is FREE to all CSU, Chico students and refreshments will be provided.

Archived under Events on April 20, 2006

CSU, Chico Bands Concert, April 29

Come and join the award winning CSU, CHICO WIND ENSEMBLE on Saturday, April 29 at 7:00pm in Harlen Adams Theatre of the Performing Arts Center. They are hot off of an extremely successful, highly acclaimed, intercollegiate tour and are primed for another excellent performance. This is a show that you just can’t miss.

Archived under Events on April 20, 2006

"Sustainable is Attainable" - T-shirts Now Available at the AS Bookstore

In honor of Earth Month, the AS Bookstore has teamed up with the campus Earth Month Committee to sell “Sustainable is Attainable” T-shirts. Support the campus’ goal to be a more sustainable campus and do your part to raise awareness by purchasing one of these T-shirts for only $10. All proceeds will benefit campus earth month events.

Archived under Information on April 20, 2006

Library Offers Research Assistance

Do you need help in finding information to write your research papers or complete your projects? The library is offering personalized research assistance in a hands-on environment in MLIB 226 on the following days and times. No sign-ups required.

Tuesday, April 25, 3:00 - 4:00pm
Wednesday, April 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Thursday, May 4, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Friday, May 5, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Archived under Information on April 20, 2006

Internships in Mexico

Latin American Studies
Cultural Immersion Program

The deadline for the Cultural Immersion Program in Merida, Mexico, has been extended to May 1, 2006. The Cultural Immersion Program provides an opportunity for students at CSU, Chico to study 10 weeks in Chico and complete an internship in Mexico the last 6 weeks of Fall Semester 2006. For more information on the Latin American Studies Cultural Immersion Program contact: Dr. Antonio Arreguin Bermudez (530) 898-4614, Trinity 140, aarreguin-bermudez@casuchico.edu or Dr. Charlotte Ekland at (530) 898-6880 cekland@csuchico.edu Web Site

Archived under Opportunities on April 20, 2006

Great Internship Opportunity

If you are looking for a wonderful internship, look no more! The Campus Wellness Center is offering this great opportunity to students of all majors.

There are several positions available, each of which enjoys many benefits, such as:

Units for your major
$tipend
Increased awareness of wellness related issues
Public speaking experience
Increased teamwork and leadership abilities
Flexible schedule
So much more…

Intern responsibilities include:
10 hours a week staffing the Wellness Center
Individual projects, such as public relations
Peer education on wellness related topics

Pick up your application today at the Campus Wellness Center (Meriam Library 141) 898-4697

Deadline: Friday, April 28

Archived under Opportunities on April 20, 2006

Winners of Food Service Pepsi Survey

Congratulations to the Winners of the Pepsi Survey:

iPod Video - Stan Almo
iPod Nano - Myriam Torres
iPod Shuffle - Theresa Garske
Flash Drives - Ted Davis & Marisol Jacobo

*AS Food Service would also like to thank all who participated in the survey.

Archived under Information on April 20, 2006

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.

4/25/2006
Woodbury Financial Services
Branch Manager/Account Executive Trainee

4/26/2006
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Management Trainee - Bay Area

4/27/2006
S.T. Funding, Inc.
Marketing/Recruiter
Loan Officer

United Rentals
Manager in Training

Archived under Opportunities on April 20, 2006

Earth Month T-shirt Sales

Earth Month T-shirts on sale now! For a limited time, in the A.S. Bookstore, you can pick up your organic cotton, Earth Month T-shirt for only $10. T-shirts of all sizes are going fast so make sure to get yours next time you go to the BMU!

Archived under Information on April 20, 2006

Study Skills Workshops

The Student Learning Center is offering a Study Skills Workshop on April 26:

4/26 (Wednesday) Stress Reduction 4:00 - 5:00pm
Olga Ramirez (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.

Archived under Information on April 20, 2006

Student Council for Exceptional Children

The Student Council For Exceptional Children is hosting a student-teacher panel:

- Current credential program students and their cooperating teachers will be available to give insight on the credential program, as well as address any questions or concerns you may have. Refreshments will be available.

- When: April 28, 2006 @ 4:00pm

- Where: BMU 304

- This will be a great opportunity for graduating seniors to talk with people who are currently in the credential program.

- If interested please contact Megan at MeganRose@sbcglobal.net

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on April 20, 2006

Campus Notice: Celebration of Life for Senior Joshua Riehlman

Joshua Jacob Riehlman, a senior liberal studies major, passed away April 15 after a three-month battle with a rare form of cancer.

A celebration of life will be held at the C.A.R.D. Recreation Center on Saturday, April 22, following a 2:00pm mass at St. John’s Catholic Church, 435 Chestnut.

Josh, 26, was born on Aug. 8, 1980 in Layton, Utah, and moved to California with his family when he was 3. After attending elementary schools in Princeton, Chico, Layton and Kelseyville, Josh graduated from Chico High in 1999. He was a member of Chico High’s Championship Basketball Team of 1999.

For the past four years Josh had traveled extensively throughout Europe and the United States. He spent the last few summers as a counselor and village leader at the Fresh Air Fund camp, Hayden Marks for Inner City Youth in Fishkill, New York.

Josh attended Butte College, where he received an AA degree and was a member of Butte’s basketball team. At the time of his death, he was enrolled at CSU, Chico pursuing a teaching credential.

Parents Mark and Liz Riehlman survive Josh, as do his sisters, his wife Isla, his extended family and a large group of friends.

In addition to the Mass and Celebration of Life for Josh on Saturday, there will be a viewing on Friday, April 21 at the Newton-Bracewell Chico Funeral Home from 8:00am until 10:00pm. You may view the obituary and send condolences online at nbcfh.com.

The flag on the lawn of Kendall Hall will be lowered in Josh’s honor Thursday, April 20.

Archived under Information on April 19, 2006

Speech Play and Verbal Art, Featuring Jamel Shakir, March 29 - May 1

All are welcomed to the Spring ‘06 Academic Web Conference hosted by CSU, Chico’s Student Artist’s and Performer’s Union. While this year’s central Interdisciplinary theme is Speech Play and Verbal Art, please remember that satellite themes are always welcomed. We currently archive research presentations, news, music, and spoken word material. We are currently interconnecting the most performative and artistic multimedia 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. So check out what’s new in the online Media Library. All audio and video files are free and instantly playable and/or downloadable with a single click (using high-speed internet). If you like a media file download it now—because it may not be available later. Our featured presenter this year is Jamel Malik Shakir.

Sponsor: Disadvantaged Student Artist’s Union (DSAU) Web Site

Archived under Information on April 19, 2006

Pearls of Wisdom Award Deadline TODAY

Attention Students! Have you had a professor who has enriched your life in and out of the classroom? Has he or she exhibited an extraordinary ability to inspire academic achievement and personal growth in his or her students? The AS University Affairs Council wishes to honor a professor who exhibits these characteristics.

Please nominate a professor for the Pearls of Wisdom Award and the winner will be awarded at the CELT awards luncheon next fall. Nomination forms are available in the Government Affairs Office, BMU 203. They are due April 21, so time is running out!

Archived under Information on April 19, 2006

Excellent Student Job Opportunity

The Student Learning Center needs Supplemental Instruction Leaders for fall 2006. SI Leaders are successful, friendly students who can explain things in a variety of ways and want to help students earn better grades. SI Leaders attend their designated class and hold weekly workshops, which reinforce course content while teaching study strategies. Through collaborative learning, SI Leaders demonstrate that learning can be a successful and fun experience. Being an SI Leader is an excellent professional development opportunity. The training in communication skills and experience leading others will benefit you no matter what your future career goals.

If you are interested in applying, please pick up a job description and application in the Student Learning Center (MLIB 458). If you have questions or need more information, please contact Christine Connerly at 898-6839 or at cconnerly@csuchico.edu.

Archived under Opportunities on April 19, 2006

Be Green and Win - April 21

April 21: Round Table Discussion: Be Green and Win! 12:00pm - 1:00pm BMU 209

An informal discussion to determine types of rewards students, faculty and staff members should receive for being sustainable and what incentives would help people act more environmentally on campus and in their lives, FREE PIZZA! For additional information contact Jillian at Bidwell Environmental Institute (BEI) @ 898-4335.

Archived under Events on April 19, 2006

International Festival, April 29

The 33rd annual International Festival is April 29 from 11:00am - 6:00pm on the Kendall Lawn. If interested in having a booth, come by BMU 203 and pick up an application. The event will include great food, live performances, dance and much more. Come out and participate.

Archived under Events on April 19, 2006

Student Computing Workshops

Student Computing is presenting these workshops next week:

Advanced Dreamweaver - Styles, Tables & Frames
Wednesday, April 26
5:00pm - 6:00pm in MLIB 457

Advanced Dreamweaver - Styles, Tables & Frames
Thursday, April 27
5:00pm - 6:00pm in MLIB 457

The Advanced Dreamweaver MX workshop will present a brief review of the basic features of Dreamweaver MX and introduce advanced web page design techniques. Students will learn how to use frames and integrate tables into a web page. There will also be introduction to Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and their implementation in Dreamweaver MX.

No Sign-up is required. For more information visit the Student Computing workshop Web Site or call or write Melinda Ferris, 898-5008, mferris@csuchico.edu

Archived under Information on April 19, 2006

AS Positions Available

Interested in being an AS officer but didn’t feel like running? There are two appointed positions open, Public Relations Coordinator and Traditional Activities Coordinator. Go to the Web Site to fill out an application! Any further questions, call the Government Affairs Office at 898-5701.

Archived under Opportunities on April 19, 2006

Associated Students Children's Center/Child Development Lab Accredited by NAEYC, Reception April 24

The Associated Students Children’s Center/Child Development Lab has earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children - the nation’s leading organization of early childhood professionals.

NAEYC created its accreditation program in 1985 to set professional standards for early childhood education, and to help families identify high-quality child care and early education programs. Early childhood programs accredited by NAEYC have voluntarily undergone a comprehensive process of internal self-study, invited external professional review to verify compliance with the Criteria for High Quality Early Childhood Programs, and been found to be in substantial compliance with the Criteria. Programs are accredited for a five year period.

The Associated Students will be having a reception Monday, April 24 at 6:00pm to honor this impressive and important achievement. H’ors doeuvres and refreshments will be provided.

For more information contact:
Susan Toussaint
Associated Students Children’s Center/Child Development Lab
530 898-5865
stoussaint@csuchico.edu

Archived under Events on April 19, 2006

Volunteers Needed for Bio-plastic Pilot Project, May 1-5

Celebrate Compost Awareness Week! Volunteers are needed to help with public education of a bio-plastic composting pilot project in Marketplace Café! If you can give 1 or 2 hours of your time during the week of May 1-5 anytime from 11:00am - 2:00pm, get in touch with the AS Recycling Office at 898-5033 or asrecycle@csuchico.edu

Archived under Opportunities on April 19, 2006

ESL Resource Center Tutoring

Tutoring for Non-Native English Speakers of all backgrounds (graduates of American high schools, College Exchange Students, etc.)
Grammar assistance
Reading tutoring
Assistance with homework, research papers, classroom presentations
Preparation for language exams including TOEFL study guides (including practice tests and tapes)
Pronunciation Practice

ESL Resource Center, Siskiyou Hall, Room 121
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 10:00am - 2:30pm

For more information, contact: Margaret DuFon, mdufon@csuchico.edu, Siskiyou 127, 898-5452

Archived under Information on April 19, 2006

Intern Coordinator Position Available

Would you like a PAID internship? Want to increase your leadership and organizational skills? Need some extra units for your major? How about gaining program development knowledge and facilitate presentations and workshops? The Intern Coordinator position at the Campus Wellness Center is an excellent opportunity to gain experience for future endeavors, such as graduate school and the working world. The Intern Coordinator supervises the overall management of the Wellness Center, by supervising trainings and weekly staff meetings. This position is a two-semester commitment with 20 hours per week, and is an incredible opportunity to grow as a student leader.

Stop by the Wellness Center in Meriam Library 141 to pick up an application or for more information. You may also reach us by calling 898-4697. Applications will be due Friday, April 28, 2006.

Archived under Opportunities on April 19, 2006