University Film Series: SALAAM BOMBAY!, Nov. 7

UNIVERSITY FILM SERIES
NOVEMBER 7, 7:30PM, AYRES 106
$3 donation appreciated

Salaam Bombay! (1998, India/UK/France) 114 min. DVD. Directed by Mira Nair. In Hindi with English subtitles. Hosted by Daniel Veidlinger, Department of Religious Studies. Part of the Humanities Center’s “The Built Environment” theme.

Gritty drama about a young street beggar in the slums of Bombay trying to raise enough money to return to his mother’s house in the country. In the process he encounters every range of experience from humiliation to love. Cast: Shafiq Syed, Hansa Vithal.

Archived under Events on October 20, 2006

Anthropology Lecture: Rooted in America

The CSU, Chico Museum of Anthropology presents its lecture series, World Explorations Sunday, Nov. 5 at 4 pm at CSU, Chico campus in Ayers Hall Room 106.

This month’s topic: Rooted in America
Dr. David Scofield Wilson, retired UC Davis professor Emeritus in American Studies, shares Foodlore of popular American fruits and vegetables just in time for the holidays. Free and open to the public.

Call 898-5397 for more information.

Archived under Events on October 20, 2006

January 2007 Intersession in Costa Rica

Experience the Central American tropics and get 3 units of credit. The Intersession courses are scheduled for January 3-14 in Costa Rica with follow-up sessions in Chico. Applications must be turned in by Oct. 25.

Students may enroll in either of the following courses:
Environmental Literacy 105 (ENVL 105-99) GE Credit (Area E)
Latin American Studies 351 (LAST 351-99) GE Credit (Upper Division Theme)
No prerequisites—open to all majors.

This course will look at the dynamics of Neotropical ecosystems, the environmental effects of their alteration, and the social and economic problems involved. Class members will travel to several sites in Costa Rica,

Expected cost is $2300-$2500 including airfare, meals, lodging, and in-country transportation.

Instructors:
Dr. James Pushnik, 898-6362, jpushnik@csuchico.edu
Dr. D. J. O’Donnell, 898-3494, dodonnell@csuchico.edu

Pick up application packet at the Study Abroad Office, Tehama 227 (Tel. 898-5412).

IMPORTANT: completed applications are due on or before Wed., Oct. 25, 2006. Complete payment will be due on Thurs., Oct. 26, after notification of the exact amount (which will be based on the number of participants). The first 10 applications received will be given a stipend of from $500 to $1000 each.

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Internship Fair, Oct. 24

The Office of Experiential Education is sponsoring an Internship Fair on Tues., Oct. 24, from 10am to 2pm in the Bell Memorial Union Auditorium.

Representatives from over 40 organizations, including engineering, business, government, and non-profit groups, will be available to provide information about their internship opportunities. The event is open to students from all majors.

Come meet representatives of Auberge Resorts, American Red Cross, Army Corps of Engineers, Big Brothers-Big Sisters, Chevron Corporation, Chico Outlaws, Deloitte, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Habitat for Humanity, Lundberg Family Farms, KPMG, Peace Corps, Pebble Beach Company, USS POSCO Industries, Sunshine Kids, Valley Oak Children’s Services, Tri-Counties Bank, Forest Service, Farm Credit Agency, Walgreens, and more.

For further information contact the Internship Center at 310 Salem Street, or call 898-5893.

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This Way to Sustainability Conference II, Nov. 2-5

CSU, Chico in conjunction with the Butte Community College, and the Associated Students of both, with special efforts from multiple sustainability partners and organizations, are hosting the This Way to Sustainability Conference II Nov. 2-5, 2006. This conference is FREE and open to the public.

For registration, schedule and program information, please visit the Web Site

Keynote Addresses:
Thursday, Nov. 2
Anthony Cortese, President of Second Nature will give his keynote address in the BMU Auditorium at 7pm

Friday, Nov. 3
Felicity Barringer, Washington Correspondent (Environment) for The New York Times will give her keynote address in Laxson Auditorium at 4pm

Saturday, Nov. 4
There will be a locally supplied organic lunch sponsored by the Associated Students inside the BMU at the Common Grounds Cafe. Tickets for the luncheon are $12.00.
There will be a Real Food Dinner hosted by the Chico Food Network at Grilla Bites at 6pm at the Garden Villa location at 196 Cohasset Road. Tickets for this dinner are $25.00.
Reserved tickets will be available at the registration table upon your arrival but please pre-register if you plan to attend either meal event. Web Site

Archived under Information on October 19, 2006

It's Not too Late to Join a Support Group

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”, “Blues Busters”, and “Re-Entry Student Support Group”. 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.

Archived under Opportunities on October 19, 2006

FREE Speech-Language Evaluations

The Center for Communication Disorders is offering free speech-language diagnostic evaluations to students and their dependents. Under the supervision of a licensed speech pathologist, graduate students administer a variety of assessments relative to speech disorders including: articulation, fluency, voice, aural rehabilitation and language.

Our services are provided to people of all ages. If you are interested in scheduling an appointment, please contact the center office at (530) 898-5871.

Archived under Opportunities on October 19, 2006

Humanities Center Symposium: Andrea Lerner, Nov. 3

Andrea Lerner, Department of English/American Studies
Humanities Center Friday Symposium
3-5pm
Trinity 100/126

Lerner will discuss the storied landscape and provide an intersection of literary and anthropological conceits. The talk will draw upon her work with the Modoc community from Northern California and their stories of this land. The talk will explore how we come to know a place and make our home there.

For information, call Laird Easton, director, Humanities Center, 898-4284

Archived under Events on October 19, 2006

Books are Recyclable at Chico State

Getting rid of some old books or journals? AS Recycling processes discarded books for recycling or reuse. Books with potential for reuse are donated to local thrift stores or to the Books for Africa program; all unwanted books are shredded for recycling as waste paper. Textbooks, journals, and novels, both hardback and paperback are accepted. Small quantities may be dropped off at the Recycling office in BMU 005 or deposited in your mixed paper bin. For larger quantities, please request a special pick-up by calling x5033 or email asrecycle@csuchico.edu

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Undergraduate Awards for Research & Creativity F06

Provost Scott McNall has announced that funds have been allocated for the fall 2006 Undergraduate Awards for Research & Creativity. These awards were created to support undergraduate students working closely with individual faculty members on student-designed projects.

Undergraduates with a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or above are eligible for these awards. Students may apply for any amount up to $500. The awards must be used to defray expenses; they are not a salary and cannot be given as a stipend. They might be used for the purchase of supplies or equipment or for travel to professional meetings (in conjunction with a specific research or creative project).

The deadline for proposals for the fall awards is Mon., Nov. 6 at 5pm.

Go to the Web Site to download an application. Supplemental information is at the Web Site Direct questions to John Mahoney or Barbara Brautigam of the Honors Program.

Copies of previous successful applications are available for student review. Make an appointment with Barbara Brautigam to review these documents.

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Celtic Diva, Natalie MacMaster, Oct. 26

Chico Performances is excited to bring Natalie MacMaster to Laxson Auditorium at CSU, Chico on Thurs., Oct. 26, 2006.

“MacMaster’s a ball of fire, performing jigs and reels with unstoppable, foot-tapping energy…” -The Los Angeles Times.

Returning for the fourth time in seven years, Grammy-nominated fiddle virtuoso Natalie MacMaster embodies all the joy and vivacity that is Cape Breton music at its very best. Backed by a five-piece band, her live performances feature her boundless energy, foot-tapping jigs and reels, heartrending ballads, and world-class step dancing.

MacMaster has recorded and released seven albums in Canada and the U.S., received both a Grammy nomination and Juno Award for Best Instrumental Album for My Roots Are Showing, another Juno Award for Best Instrumental Album for In My Hands and several Canadian Country Music Awards for Fiddler of the year. She has shared the live performance stage with acts such as Carlos Santana, The Chieftains, Paul Simon, Luciano Pavarotti, Alison Krauss, Mark O’Connor and dozens of distinguished symphony orchestras.

COST/TICKETS: Premium $23, Adult $18, Senior $16, Student/Child $14
Tickets available at the University Box Office, 898-6333, 2nd & Normal Streets
For additional information please visit the Web Site

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Film: Missing Women of Juarez

“The Missing Women Of Juarez”, a class project for Women in Contemporary Societies, taught by Janja Lalich will show the film Seniorita Extraviada about the 400 women missing from Juarez, Mexico. Join us Monday, Oct. 23 at 7:30pm in the BMU. For more information contact Jessica Jamison at jcj156@sbcglobal.net

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Students Share "Sober Reflections", Oct. 24

Two CSU, Chico students who have had their personal and academic lives impacted by alcohol will share their stories on Tuesday, Oct. 24 as part of National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week. The presentation, entitled, “Sober Reflections” gets underway at 7pm in the BMU Auditorium. The event is the last workshop in the First Year Survivor Workshop series. However, students of all class levels are encouraged to attend and all attendees will be entered in a prize drawing to win a great bike from Campus Bicycles. “Sober Reflections” and the Survivor workshop series are sponsored by the Campus Alcohol and Drug Education Center. For more information, call 898-6450.

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FREE - Dawn Grabowski - A Must See Comedian, Oct. 26

Shattering images through comedy, entertainment, education and motivation, Dawn Grabowski is a must see comedian. Dawn has received numerous awards for her stand-up comedy and acting achievements, and appeared in the hit movie, Jerry Maguire. Her fame has recently led to a part in the TV series, ER. By the way, Dawn Grabowski has cerebral palsy.

WHEN: Thurs., Oct. 26, 7:30pm
WHERE: Ayres 120
COST: FREE

Sponsored by the Americans with Disabilities Act Committee in recognition of October’s Disability Awareness Month. For more information on this and other Disability Awareness Month events see the Web Site

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Student Council for Exceptional Children Presentation, Oct. 27

The Student Council for Exceptional Children will be hosting the SAY (Same As You) Presentation. Far Northern Regional is conducting the presentation, which will consist of individuals with developmental disabilities speaking about their experiences growing up.

Everyone is invited to the event. It will be an inspirational presentation, that all are sure to benefit from.

Where: BMU 304
When: Friday, Oct. 27 at 4pm

Questions: Please visit the SCEC Web Site or email Megan at MeganRose@sbcglobal.net.

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on October 19, 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.

10/23/2006
Accenture
Consulting-Analyst

10/24/2006
Chevron Info Technology Center
Business Analyst
Programmer/Computer Science

Gilbert Associates, Inc.
Auditor/Accountant

Moore Wallace
Outside Sales Representative

Burnett & Company LLP
Staff Auditor/Accountant (TAX)

10/25/2006
Matson and Isom
Staff Accountant

Mervyns
Executive in Training-Merchandising
Executive in Training-Store Mgmt

Walgreens
Retail Management Trainee

10/26/2006
Balboa Capital
Jr. Sales Associate

Deloitte
Enterprise Risk Services Consultant
Tax Consultant

Southern Wine & Spirits
Chain Territory Manager

10/27/2006
Ernst & Young LLP
Technology & Security Risk Services Staff- IT Risk/ IT Audit
Assurance & Advisory Business Services Staff- Core Assurance (Audit)

KPMG LLP
Internal Audit Regulatory and Compliance Services
Contract Compliance Services
Information Risk Management
Audit/Tax Associate
Audit Positions - SF

Pacific Pulmonary Services
Outside Sales, Patient Care Coordinator
Manager in Training

Famous Footwear
Management Trainee

Archived under Opportunities on October 19, 2006

Chico Performances Presents the Musical Extravaganza, Fes Festival of World Sacred Music

Fes Festival of World Sacred Music, presented by Chico Performances, will begin Sat., Oct. 28, 2006 at 7:30pm in Laxson Auditorium at CSU, Chico.

Originating in the sacred city of Fez, Morocco, this musical extravaganza honors the three Abrahamic faiths of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism, in collaboration with the Hindu sacred tradition, in an evening of song, dance, and music. Featured artists include Gregorian chant vocalist Susan Hellauer of Anonymous 4, Indian vocalist Aruna Sairam, Lebanese-American percussionist Jamey Haddad, Moroccan-American vocalist Gerard Edery, Oudist Zafer Tawil, and the Daqqa of Taroudant, a 16-member sacred music and dance ensemble from Morocco.

Immediately following the performance, the Celebration of Abraham, a Chico community interfaith group, will be hosting a “meet the artists” reception. This reception is included in the ticket price.

COST/TICKETS: Premium $23, Adult $18, Senior $16, Student/Child $14
Tickets available at the University Box Office, 898-6333, 2nd & Normal Streets
For more information visit the Web Site

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Student Computing Workshops

Student Computing is presenting this workshop next week:

Photoshop I
Wed., Oct. 25
5pm - 6pm 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 about the Student Computing Workshops, visit the Student Computing Workshops Web Site or call or write to Melinda Ferris, 898-5008; mferris@csuchico.edu

Archived under Opportunities on October 19, 2006

Study Skills Workshops This Week

The Student Learning Center is offering two Study Skills Workshops this week:

10/25 (Wednesday) Effective Note Taking 1-2 pm
Ryana Smith
MLIB 226

10/26 (Thursday) Avoiding Procrastination 4-5 pm
Christine Connerly
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 Opportunities on October 19, 2006

Poster Posting Position Available

Several paid positions posting posters for College of Humanities and Fine Arts/School of the Arts. Must be friendly, outgoing, and have good speaking skills. The job is 4-8 hours a week. Must have own vehicle, at least two 3 hour blocks of time per work week, and be available at least four hours on Saturday after 10pm. Knowledge of the arts helpful. For a formal interview, please come by and see J. Paul DiMaggio, HFA/SOA Publicist, in PAC 110.

Archived under Opportunities on October 19, 2006

Humanities Center Gallery: DRAWING ON CLASSICISM by Karl McDade

The Humanities Center Gallery is exhibiting Drawing on Classicism, recent work by Karl McDade, Nov. 6 through Dec. 20, in Trinity Hall. McDade writes, “In this recent series of work, I rely heavily on classical imagery both in terms of form and decoration. I use alterations to a variety of traditional display devices in an attempt to blur the boundaries between art and craft and also sculpture and drawing.”

McDade earned an MFA at Montana State University, Bozeman. He began teaching at Diablo Valley College in 2000. McDade has exhibited in group shows throughout the country and has had solo shows at Diablo Valley College, Becco Gallery and The Leedy-Voulkos Art Center in Kansas City, and North West Missouri State University.

On Monday, Nov. 6, when Drawing on Classicism opens, McDade will give an artist’s talk with a slide show at 2pm in Ayres 201. From 5pm until 7pm, the Humanities Center Gallery — joined by faculty and students from the Department of Art and Art History — will host a reception for McDade in the gallery.

The gallery is open M-F, 8-5 (except on Nov. 10, 23, and 24 when the campus is closed). For information, call x4642.

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Student Zapatista Solidarity Front Film Screenings FRIDAYS

This Friday, Oct. 20, the Student Zapatista Solidarity Front will be bringing a double-feature: Chavez: Inside the Coup (aka. The Revolution Will Not Be Televised) and The White House Correspondent’s Dinner w/Stephen Colbert — AYRES 120 (note location change), 5pm.

Inside the CIA-backed Venezuelan coup in 2002. While shooting a documentary on Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez, an Irish film crew found themselves caught in the middle of an attempted coup by opposition leaders and members of the military (who claimed they were staging a “peaceful, democratic takeover”). While the new, pro-Bush leaders quickly whisked Chavez away to an undisclosed location, hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans poured into the streets, demanding his return - leading to one of the most gripping and suspenseful reversals of fortune ever captured on film. Extra feature: Stephen Colbert says it all at the 2006 White House Correspondents dinner.

This is a free event… but donations are greatly appreciated.

Next Friday, Oct. 27, will be The Fourth World War - an inspiring look at social struggles across the planet - AYRES 120, 5pm.

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Student Zapatista Solidarity Front Meetings on Mondays

They are open to all so please join us! Come help us plan events, or just come to learn about or discuss the Zapatistas in Mexico.

Mondays, Glenn 202, 5pm - 6pm. Hope to see you there.

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on October 19, 2006

Humanities Center Gallery: Alumna Janice Porter's SYMPATHY

The Humanities Center Gallery is exhibiting Sympathy, new works on paper by Janice Porter, November 7-30, in the Trinity hallway. Porter writes, “Oddities and unseemly couplings show up in this new series. The poster-sized works are reminiscent of stills from a stage play or movie, and their leading characters pose themselves for sympathetic encounters with the viewer.”

Porter earned her BFA from Kansas City Art Institute. She worked as a graphic designer for non-profits in Minneapolis and is a published children’s book illustrator, with 25 titles in print, including Swing around the Sun (Teachers Choice Booklist), M Is for Minnesota (Minnesota Book Award finalist), Aunt Clara Brown (Colorado Book Award finalist), Hope (CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book), Family (ABA Pick of the List, Parent’s Choice Award), and Colors of Mexico and Colors of Australia (Chicago Reading Roundtable Award).

This year Porter earned her MFA from CSU, Chico, where she has taught drawing and painting. Porter has exhibited widely in the Chico area and is currently illustrating a children’s book version of the Mexican tale of La Llorona.

The gallery is open M-F, 8-5. A reception will be held Nov. 9, 5-7pm. For information, call x4642.

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