Humanities Center Gallery: MFA Exhibit by Blake Christopher Britton, Sept. 30-Oct. 26

The Humanities Center Gallery is exhibiting a master of fine arts exhibition September 30 through October 26 by Blake Christopher Britton in the two areas of the gallery: The Occupied Territory in Trinity 100 and You and What Army in the Trinity hallway. Britton writes, “The constantly evolving global predicaments are enough to inspire my work into the distant future. I think about mankind from biological and anthropological perspectives; however, I view the social issues addressed in my work as neither preaching nor glorifying.”

Britton earned his BS in physical anthropology at Arizona State. He came to the MFA program here in 2004, where he has been a student of sculpture under the supervision of Michael Bishop. He has exhibited in Los Angeles, Tucson, Phoenix, and Tempe. Britton has won the Sara Frisbee Hamilton Memorial, Mary Ahlquist Memorial, Lotys Sandstorm Gibb, and Francis William Rawle Scholarships while a student here. He has had internships and apprenticeships at the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Manfred Design, Inc., and Arizona Bronze Atelier.

The gallery is open M-F, 8:00am - 5:00pm. A reception will be held Thursday, October 5, 5:00pm - 7:00pm. It will be preceded by an artist’s talk at 4:30pm. For information, call x4642.

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Student Zapatista Solidarity Front Film Screenings, Sept. 15

This Friday, 9/15, the Student Zapatista Solidarity Front will be bringing EL CHE: Investigating a Legend to Ayres 120 at 5:00pm.

Come find out who the guy on your shirt is!

Che Guevara, the man with the beret with the star, embodies one of the strongest myths of the 20th century. He was a combination of a saint and an adventurer; somewhere between Don Quixote and a latter-day Jesus Christ. In his relations with Fidel Castro, he is the hero of a tragedy of Shakespearean proportions. Che Guevara became a symbol of an entire generation. Today he is a myth. Some still draw inspiration from him - others condemn him; sometimes bitterly. For all, he is a subject of controversy and passion. This film examines the myth, and contains: His voyages of discovery through Latin America, the meeting with Fidel Castro, when an instantaneous friendship was born, his travels around the world, and footage of his tragic end in Bolivia at age 39.

Next Friday, 9/22, will be V for Vendetta - Ayres 120, 5:00 pm.

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The Third Floor Gallery in the BMU Presents "The Brush Ups"

Clear your calendar for a trip to the Third Floor Gallery (BMU) to enjoy the art work of the The Brush Ups. David Fuller, Maxon Higbee, and Joanna Handtke (aka The Brush Ups), all CSU, Chico BFA students, have created a gallery show that demonstrates the unique results that paint, canvas, and a talented “brush up” can produce. Questions about the show or the Third Floor Gallery should go to Allison Travis-Bee X5489.

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University Film Series: BASQUIAT hosted by Amy Bloch, Oct. 3,

University Film Series 7:30pm, Little Theatre (Ayres 106)
$3 suggested donation Web Site

BASQUIAT (1996, U.S.A.)

106 min. DVD. Directed by Julian Schnabel. Hosted by Amy Bloch, Department of Art and Art History and Humanities Center Board.

When brilliant American painter Jean-Michel Basquiat died of an overdose at the age of 27 in 1988, fellow artist Julian Schnabel marked the moment by scrawling, “JMB August 12th” on a 16-foot tarpaulin. Nearly ten years in the making, Schnabel’s Basquiat is a film of exhilarating verve, which casts an eclectic group of celebrity names into the New York arts firmament in a portrayal of Basquiat’s brief life. Cast: Jeffrey Wright, Christopher Walken, Dennis Hopper, David Bowie, Gary Oldman, Courtney Love, Tatum O’Neal, Willem Dafoe, Claire Forlani.

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Need Writing Assistance in Your Courses?

If you need assistance with writing—in any course—visit the University Writing Center, 203 Taylor Hall, also with writing resources, including documentation guides, on the Web Site

The Writing Center’s goal is not to fix or edit your paper for you, but to teach you to become a better, more independent writer in the long term.

You may drop in 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday-Thursday, and 9:00am - 3:00pm on Friday, or phone for an appointment: 898-5042.

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The Official National Folk Dance Company of the Philippines, Bayanihan, Sept. 20

Chico Performances is proud to present Bayanihan: Philippine National Dance Company on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 7:30pm in Laxson Auditorium.

“The costumes are stunning, the music is fascinating, and the performers are irresistible.” - The New York Times

This highly energetic and colorful 45-member dance troupe features brilliant costumes, authentic props, and exciting traditional instrumentation. The Philippine National Dance Company successfully presents the indigenous dance and musical traditions of their island nation in an explosion of swirling color and athletic, show-stopping dance.

Bayanihan is the official national folk dance company of the Philippines. Performing five different dances, this dynamic troupe will tell tales representing a village fiesta, the rhythms of the earth, a bustling street trading scene and others that tell stories of Philippine history.

Tickets are available at the University Box Office, corner of 2nd & Normal Streets or call at (530) 898-6333, prices are as follows:

$23 Premium
$18 Adult
$16 Senior
$14 Student/ Child

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Chico Performances Presents Taj Mahal, Sept. 23

Chico Performances is proud to present the Chico World Music Festival on Saturday, Sept.23 and Sunday, Sept. 24, and is excited to bring two-time Grammy award winner, Taj Mahal Trio as the festival’s headlining performance.

As one of the best known blues artists in music today, Taj Mahal brings his trio to Laxson Auditorium on Saturday, Sept. 23 at 7:30pm. Mahal is the full package—a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, world traveler and cigar aficianado. He has been playing his own distintictive brand of music—good old country blues mixed with Afro, Caribbean, world-folk, hula, funk, jazz, gospel, rock and pop—for more than 40 years.

Tickets, ranging from $16-$28, are required for this performance and are available at the University Box Office, 898-6333 (corner of 2nd and Normal Streets).

For more information go to Web Site

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World's Most Outstanding String Quartets Performs this Saturday

Don’t miss Shanghai Quartet tomorrow, Saturday September 16, 2006 at 7:30pm in Laxson Auditorium at California State University, Chico, courtesy of Chico Performances.

With “remarkable rhythmic precision and shimmering intonation,” (New York Newsday,) the Shanghai Quartet has earned the reputation as one of the world’s outstanding string quartets. Known for their passionate musicality, astounding technique, and multicultural innovations, the Quartet melds the delicacy of Eastern music with Western repertoire. In this performance they will be performing Beethoven’s “Op.18 No. 4,” selections from “ChinaSong” arranged by Yi-Wen Jiang, and “Grieg Quartet.”

Formed in Shanghai almost 25 years ago, The Shanghai Quartet has performed on the world’s most prominent concert stages and regularly tours the great music centers of Europe, North America, South America and Asia. With four remarkable musicians playing from the violin, viola and cello, this is a performance your classical ear wouldn’t want to miss.

COST/TICKETS:
Adult $16, Senior $14, Student/Child $12
Tickets are available at the University Box Office, 898-6333, 2nd & Normal Streets
For more information visit the Web Site

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Late Night Chico and CN&R Bring You Chico's Premiere Bands...for FREE

The Associated Students Late Night Chico and Chico News & Review present a night of free entertainment on Friday, September 15 in the BMU Common Grounds (in the basement of the BMU).

The CN&R’s Chico Area Music CD Release Show features some of the best in local talent. The line-up for Friday’s show is Newmanamiyumi, Karen Joy Brown, Aubrey Debauchery, and Alli Battaglia & The Musical Brewing Company.

This event is FREE to all CSU, Chico students with refreshments provided. The show is scheduled to begin at 9:00pm. For more information, please contact aslatenightpr@csuchico.edu or visit our Web Site

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FREE Art Classes Offered at the Chico World Music Festival on Saturday, Sept. 23 & Sunday, Sept. 24

Chico Performances is proud to present the 13th annual Chico World Music Festival on Saturday, Sept. 23 and Sunday, Sept. 24 at Chico State. In addition to FREE live music and FREE crafts for kids, there will also be FREE art classes, hosted by the Chico Art Center, for kids and adults on both days. The art class schedule for both days is listed below.

Saturday, Sept. 23:

11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. Monoprints for Kids - Deb Wincott
12:30 p.m.—1:30 p.m. Monoprints for Adults - Deb Wincott
2:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m. Quick Paper books for Kids - Janice Porter
3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. Quick Paper books for Adults - Janice Porter

Sunday, Sept. 24:

11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. Wax Resistant Watercolor Painting for Kids - Misty Leppard
12:30 p.m.—1:30 p.m. Wax Resistant Watercolor Painting for Adults - Misty Leppard
2:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m. Paper Mosaics for Kids - Jon Cummins
3:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. Paper Mosaics for Adults - Jon Cummins

For more information on the Chico World Music Festival, go to the Web Site

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Chico World Music Festival, Sept. 23 and 24

Chico Performances is pleased to present the Chico World Music Festival September 23 and 24. Headlining this year’s festival will be the Taj Mahal Trio on Saturday, Sept. 23 at 7:30pm in Laxson Auditorium. This performance requires a ticket for admission.

The daytime festivities for the Chico World Music Festival on Saturday, September 23 and Sunday, September 24 are FREE and include 12 performers on three stages, an art show featuring the art by Chico Unified School District students, free adult and children’s art classes hosted by Chico Art Center, kids crafts hosted by the Museum of Anthropology at CSU, Chico, delicious food and artisans showcasing and selling their wares from around the world. The daytime festivities, which run from 11:00am and 5:00pm both Saturday and Sunday, are FREE and open to the public.

For more information on the Chico World Music Festival, performer schedules, and art class schedules, see the Web Site and go to the Chico World Music Festival button.

Tickets for the Taj Mahal Trio evening performance are available at the University Box Office, 898-6333 (corner of 2nd and Normal Streets).

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AS is Selling Half-Price Tickets for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Lecture

The AS is selling 100 tickets at half price for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s lecture on October 6, 2006 at 7:30pm in Laxson Auditorium. We are selling them for $10 each, and only cash will be accepted. This offer is only available to students. Those students who are interested need to come to BMU 203 between 9:00am - 5:00pm and show their student ID to purchase their tickets (only 1 per ID). The last day to buy them is October 5.

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Business, Information Systems, SAP Career Fair

The fall career fair will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2006 from 10:00am to 3:00pm in the BMU Auditorium on campus. This event is hosted every semester by students from Phi Chi Theta and Delta Sigma Pi.

For more information please visit the Career PLanning and Placement Office Web Site

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London Semester Meeting Sept. 21

Have you always dreamed of studying abroad? Well, one of the best opportunities ever is coming your way. Students can go to London this spring semester with 45 other Chico students and two faculty—Bob Cottrell from History and Rob Davidson from English—and take 12-15 units of Chico courses while living in one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in the world. The program costs include a London flat, admissions to 8 theatre productions, many museums, field trips, computer lab, and much more. The program ends mid-April, so May grads can still be here to go through graduation. Please consider attending the Question & Answer meeting on Sept. 21 in PAC 135 at 4:00pm. For more information before the meeting: PAC 109, 898-5351.

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University Film Series: WINGS OF DESIRE, Wim Wenders; Sept. 26

University Film Series
September 26
7:30pm, Little Theatre (Ayres 106)
$3 suggested donation
898-4642 Web Site

WINGS OF DESIRE (1987, Germany)
130 min, DVD. Directed by Wim Wenders.
Part of the Humanities Center’s year-long “The Built Environment” theme
Hosted by Peter Hogue, faculty emeritus, Department of English

Two elegant angels visit Berlin in 1986. A beautifully designed essay on the history of the city. Dedicated to Yasujiro Ozu, Francis Truffaut, and Andrzej Wajda.

Cast: Bruno Ganz, Solveig Dommartin, Otto Sander, Curt Bois, Peter Falk

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San Francisco De Young Museum Field Trip, Sept. 29

8:00am - 8:00pm

Chicano Now: American Expressions

$15 by Sept. 20 (Wed.) to reserve your place
Trinity 122
Bus, lunch, and museum entrance included

Reserve your place now.

Deadline for sign-up: Sept. 20 (Wed.)

Sign up in Trinity 122
Foreign Languages & Literatures
Department Office

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Student Council for Exceptional Children

The Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC) is hosting a Disability Simulation Workshop on Friday, September 29 at 4:00pm in BMU 211.

This workshop will have simulation stations, where you’ll momentarily experience what it’s like to have impairments. The stations will imitate various areas of disability, which include impairments in learning, hearing, vision, and physical disabilities. Everyone is welcome.

Also, October is Disability Awareness Month. The SCEC will have an action-packed booth at the Disability Awareness Fair, which is Tuesday, October 3 from 10:00am to 3:00pm by the Rose Garden. Stop by and say hi.

Visit our Web Site

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Job Opportunity for Business Student

You must be a Business Student to apply:

Mary Geddie, Accounting and Management Information Systems faculty member, is hiring a part-time student assistant (10 hours per week or less) for $8.00 per hour. Successful applicant will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and will have completed at least 9 semester hours of accounting. Must have access to internet and be available to meet with Ms. Geddie on Tuesday mornings.

Send contact information and summary resume by email to mfgeddie@csuchico.edu.

Please include description of level of proficiency with Excel, and a list of accounting courses taken with the semester and the professor.

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Study Skills Workshop

The Student Learning Center will offer a study skills workshop on 9/20 on Note Taking:

9/20 (Wednesday) Note Taking 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Christine Connerly MLIB 455

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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Join the Midterm 2006 Democratic Election Campaign

Meet local candidates, help campaigns, learn the political process. No prior experience is required.

CSU, Chico Student Democratic Club, Wednesdays 7:00pm BMU 204 and 304.Check with Information Services of the BMU.

Ryan McElhinney, President, rmcelhinney@mail.csuchico.edu or Sarah Emmerson, Membership Director, saemmerson@gmail.com

Note: Dr. Diana Dwyre, Chair, Political Science Department and Faculty Advisor.

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Film "V FOR VENDETTA", Sept. 19

The Student Democratic Club proudly presents the film “V FOR VENDETTA,” Tuesday, Sept. 19, 7:00pm, PAC 134. Doors open at 6:30pm.

Refreshments provided. Donations gratefully accepted.

Voter registration forms and 2006 General Election information available.

Ryan McElhinney, President, (916) 248-3611, or Sarah Emmerson, Membership Director, saemmerson@gmail.com

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Student Support Groups Still Open!

JOIN A SUPPORT GROUP TODAY - At the Psychological Counseling Center, we offer a variety of groups to meet your needs. All of our groups are led by experienced counselors and designed to be effective. These groups are provided as a free service to regularly enrolled students at CSU, Chico.

Our newer groups being offered this semester are: “Women of Color Support Group”, “Family Issues”, and “Manage Your Moods”. Check out our Web Site to see all the groups being offered by the Psychological Counseling Center to students this semester:

If you think one or more of our groups would be beneficial to you, please call or come by our office for more information and schedule a brief interview appointment with a group leader today. We are located in the Meriam Library, Room 141, or call 898-6345.

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Student Computing Workshops

Student Computing will be presenting this workshop next week:

Introduction to Excel
Wednesday September 20
5:00pm - 6:00pm in MLIB 457

No sign-up is required.

The Introduction to Excel workshop is an overview of the concepts and components of worksheets. Students will learn how to create, use, format and edit a worksheet. They will learn formatting functions and how to design and build simple formulas. They will also learn how to use cell references to reorganize data. Students will learn Excel’s most common built-in functions, understand relative and absolute addressing, use and change the AutoCalculated display.

For more information about the Student Computing workshops, visit the Web Site or call or write to Melinda Ferris, 898-5008, mferris@csuchico.edu.

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Southeast Asian Student Association Meeting, Sept. 21

SEASA is open to everyone who’s interested in bridging the cultural divides. We are also committed in activities that promote sustainability and awareness of people’s living condition around the world.

The meeting will take place on Thursday, September 21 @ 5:00pm in BMU 302.

For more information see the Web Site or Email: chicoseasa@yahoo.com

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Summer Orientation Job Opportunity

WANT A GREAT SUMMER JOB? Are you dedicated, energetic, and friendly? Do you like meeting new people and pushing yourself to learn and experience new things? Want an awesome summer job that pays well and gives you three-day weekends? Then Summer Orientation is the job for you! We are now accepting applications for our 2007 Summer Orientation Staff, and we want friendly, fun and outgoing people to join our team.

Applications are due Friday, October 6, 2006 by 5:00pm in Meriam Library 190.

Sound interesting but need more information? Find out more by attending a brief Informational Meeting on Wednesday September 20 at 3:00pm in Kendall 207 or Monday, September 25 at 2:00pm in Colusa 116. Free cookies and lemonade provided.

If you have any questions, call the Summer Orientation Office at 898-5714. We look forward to seeing your application soon.

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Watershed Invites Submissions

Watershed, CSU, Chico’s literary magazine, invites students, faculty, and community members to submit their original and unpublished works for possible inclusion in its Fall 2006 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” × 11”.
- We will request electronic files of accepted work.

Include with submission:
- A cover letter with your name, address, phone number, and a brief biographical statement
- 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 4, 2006.

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 bspencer@csuchico.edu or see the Watershed Web Site

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Survivor Series Offers Tips for Academic Success

Feeling a bit overwhelmed by classes and homework? Need to get on track with your studies but don’t know where to start? Learn some tips to get you off to a great semester at the next Survivor Workshop on Tuesday, September 19 at 7:00pm in BMU 210. Presented by the Student Learning Center, the free workshop entitled, “Academic Quicksand” will help steer you to academic safety by offering practical tips for better studying, reading, and note-taking. All first-year students are invited to join in for important information, and a chance to win great prizes including Woodstock’s pizza, “Survivor” t-shirts and more. Plus, the more workshops you attend, the better your chances of winning the grand prize -a cruiser bike from Campus Bicycles! The bike is currently on display in Whitney Hall Dining. For more information contact the Campus Alcohol & Drug Education Center at 898-6450.

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Conversations on Diversity; "I am not a bigot": Visible and Invisible Hate

Can we be unaware of our own racism, sexism, or other forms of us-them bigotry? Is being prejudiced inevitable or can we human beings become truly tolerant and accepting of differences among ourselves? Should hate be considered a form of psychopathology and therefore a diagnosable medical/psychological disorder?

Facilitated by: Dr. Marvin Megibow, Clinical Psychologist and Professor of Psychology

Join us Wed., September 27 at noon in BMU 210; Contact Tray Robinson at 4764 for additional information.

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