Student Computing Workshops

Student Computing will be presenting the final workshop for the semester:

Photoshop I
Wed., Nov. 29
5pm - 6pm in MLIB 457

No sign-up is required.

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. Some advanced techniques will also be taught.

For more information about this workshop and all 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 November 17, 2006

Task Team Supervisor Job Opportunities Available with Upward Bound Projects for the 2007 Summer

The Upward Bound Projects, a federally funded TRiO Program, is a year round program for motivated students with academic potential who want to continue their education after high school.

Duties include the following:
• Knowledge of and ability to direct and motivate non-traditional high school students.
• Demonstration of organization and mentoring skills.
• Ability to supervise adolescents and to assure their safety and well-being.
• Ability to implement the specific goals of the project as assigned.
• Participant instruction and monitoring.
• Compliance with the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and other applicable regulations particularly in the area of safe work practices.
• Student advisement; requisite paperwork and final report.
• Hours are 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm Monday thru Thursday, June 18th thru July 25th, 2007.

WAGES: $715 Stipend and internship units.

Please email Tlb@exchange.csuchico.edu to obtain a complete job description or stop by the office.

Applications can be obtained from the Upward Bound Office located in Siskiyou Hall, Room 102, CSU Chico, Chico CA 95929-0712. Out of area applicants may call (530) 898-5181 to request an application.

Archived under Opportunities on November 17, 2006

Dr. Jim Jacob Lectures on "The Psychology of Terrorism", Nov. 30

On Thurs., Nov. 30, Dr. Jim Jacob will be giving a lecture on “The Psychology of Terrorism.” This event will be held in AYRES 120 at 7pm and is free and open to the public.

Dr. Jim Jacob is professor and coordinator of the International Relations program at CSU, Chico. He was previously Dean of the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences. He is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley, and received his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Cornell University. He has been a consultant on terrorism for nearly thirty years and speaks widely to civilian and military audiences in the United States and abroad.

This event is being hosted by Students Defending Democracies. Contact Matt Allwardt at mallwardt@mail.csuchico.edu for more information.

Archived under Events on November 17, 2006

Student Announcements for Nov. 24

Student Announcements will not be published next week, Nov. 24. The next publication date will be Dec. 1. (The deadline for submissions is Nov. 30 by 11am.)

Archived under Information on November 16, 2006

Humanities Center Gallery: DINGILY DANGLY, Artwork by Students, Reception Dec. 14

Dingily Dangly
Works by Art Students at CSU, Chico
December 5-15, 2006

The Humanities Center Gallery at California State University, Chico, will be exhibiting Dingily Dangly, works by art students who call themselves SOS (Search Out Space), December 5-15. SOS is advised by art professor Michael Bishop, and this show will be curated by art faculty and staff David Barta, Amy Bloch, and Matthew Looper.

The gallery is open M-F, 8-5. A reception will be held Thursday, Dec. 14, 5-7pm. For information, call 898-4642.

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Two Study Skills Workshops Left

There are only two Study Skills Workshops left Fall 2006:

11/28 (Tuesday) Planning For Finals 3-4 pm
Dr. Pat Patterson
MLIB 226

12/1 (Friday) Stress Reduction 12-1 pm
Ryana Smith
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 November 16, 2006

Thailand Study Abroad

Thought about doing something completely different this next summer? You could earn 3 units of GE credit taking Food Forever (PSSC 390) in Thailand. The course is for 3 weeks in June. Come to an information session on Friday, Dec.1 at 3pm in Plumas 203. We’ll show slides and tell you how to apply. For more info, contact Dr. Altier, 898-4137 or come by Plumas 221.

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Don't Miss This Holiday Treat - The Nutcracker Dances its Way Onto the Laxson Auditorium Stage

Friends of the Chico Community Ballet and Chico Performances present the classic holiday ballet, The Nutcracker on Thurs., Dec. 7 through Sun., Dec. 10 in Laxson Auditorium at California State University, Chico.

Specific performance times are:
Thursday, Dec. 7 at 7:30pm
Friday, Dec. 8 at 7:30pm
Saturday, Dec. 9 at 2pm and 7:30pm
Sunday, Dec. 10 at 2pm

Chico Community Ballet brings this enchanting holiday treat alive, with elaborate costumes, sets, and dancing. In addition to four CSU, Chico students dancing lead roles, the ballet also features 34 children from grades second through 12, all of whom attend schools around the Chico area.

Don’t miss the magical world of dreams with dancing snowflakes and flowers, battling mice and soldiers, a visit to the Land of Sweets with the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the final battle between the Mouse King and the Nutcracker. This holiday ballet is a memorable experience for the whole family.

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, see the Web Site

Archived under Events on November 16, 2006

Special Sessions Course Spring 2007 -- Historical Perspectives and Secular Values: Hip- Hop Culture- MCGS-198 - 3 Units - Tony Davis, Instructor

I describe Hip-hop as “an amalgamation of history, art, politics, literature, and music into one art form.” It will trace the history of Hip-Hop from its roots on the continent of Africa and bardic tradition (i.e. Griots, ancient African storytellers, rhythmic use of the drum) to the continuation of The African American Oral tradition, the call & response chants of the Black Church, signifying or playing the dozens, the spoken word tradition of the Black Arts Movement of the 70’s and as a defiant agent of change used against oppressive American ideals.

There is more breadth to hip-hop than the commercialized version projected by Hollywood depictions of “gangsta rap music.” It’s a way of life, not just a musical genre. Hip-Hop performers today are the “pied pipers” of our generation.

I will pay special attention to Hip-Hop’s social, cultural, racial, spiritual, and political dimensions including rap music’s glorification of misogyny and homophobia. We will explore the current shift of Hip-Hop culture from its urbanite roots to today’s interracial and global dimensions. We will probe the implications of its consumption by white middle/ upper class Americans as well as citizens around the world.

I will emphasize to students the class won’t be “just chilling out” and listening to music. Students will be doing reading and a lot of writing. I intend to bring in cultural criticism, deconstruction and other ways of analyzing Hip-Hop culture. Musical examples and video documentaries will be used in conjunction with class lectures and discussion.

Register for the course online at http://rce.csuchico.edu (Continuing Education) select- Spring Courses then select Spring 2007 Special Sessions Schedule

Please contact me @ tdavis6@csuchico.edu if you have any questions.

Archived under Opportunities on November 16, 2006

Upward Bound Summer Internship Announcement

Task Team Supervisor Job Opportunities Available with Upward Bound Projects for the 2007 Summer.

The Upward Bound Projects, a Federally Funded TRiO Program, is a year round program for motivated students with academic potential who want to continue their education after high school.

Duties include the following:
• Knowledge of and ability to direct and motivate non-traditional high school students.
• Demonstration of organization and mentoring skills.
• Ability to supervise adolescents and to assure their safety and well-being.
• Ability to implement the specific goals of the project as assigned.
• Participant instruction and monitoring.
• Compliance with the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and other applicable regulations particularly in the area of safe work practices.
• Student advisement; requisite paperwork and final report.
• Hours are 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm Monday thru Thursday, June 18th thru July 25th, 2007.

WAGES: $715 Stipend and internship units.

Please email Tlb@exchange.csuchico.edu to obtain a complete job description or stop by the office.

Applications can be obtained from the Upward Bound Office located in Siskiyou Hall, Room 102, CSU Chico, Chico CA 95929-0712. Out of area applicants may call (530) 898-5181 to request an application.

Archived under Opportunities on November 16, 2006

KCSC Student Radio Goes On-Air, Open House Nov. 30

After 6 months of moving, building and waiting, KCSC is back on-air with a new station, new home and new lease on life.

55 years and one month after their first broadcast, the A.S. student owned & operated streaming internet radio station, KCSC, pulled the plug and began the sobering process of packing over 10,000 records, 5,000 CDs and a lifetime of memories for their half-mile move to the Rainbow Bread warehouse at 5th and Ivy, across from Tacos De Acapulco. (Our former digs were demolished to make way for the A.S. Wildcat Activity Center.)

KCSC returns to the air on Nov. 27 at 10am with a new home, new station and new lease on life.

KCSC recently launched a new Web site (kcscradio.com) and Myspace page (myspace.com/kcscradio) that features live playlists and daily music reviews.

On Thurs., Nov. 30 from noon to 4pm, KCSC will be holding a public open house. At 2pm we will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony and awards. Cookies, cup-cakes and punch will be available from 2pm - 3pm.

Join the students and staff of KCSC to help celebrate our new beginnings.

For more information and glorious interviews, please contact Matt Kiser at 707-738-7948 or matt.kiser@gmail.com

Archived under Information on November 16, 2006

Kindergarten Faire, Nov. 28

The Associated Students Children’s Center Child Development Laboratory, at CSU, Chico are sponsoring a free Kindergarten faire, open to the public.

Representatives from area kindergartens, including alternative, traditional, and private programs, will be present to offer information and answer questions about their educational programs.

Date and Time: Tues., Nov. 28, 2006, 5:30pm
Location: Bell Memorial Union (BMU) Auditorium, CSU, Chico
Cost: Free

For further information contact: Stephanie Williams at 898-5865.

Sponsored by the Associated Students ChildrenÂ’s Center Child Development Laboratory, CSU, Chico.

Archived under Events on November 16, 2006

The On-Campus Residence Halls Will Close Nov. 17

University Housing and Food Service would like to remind the University community that it will not be a hardship for students living in the on-campus residence halls (Lassen, Shasta, Whitney, Esken, Mechoopda, and Konkow) to be expected to attend class on Friday, Nov. 17, 2006. Although the halls officially close at 6pm for Thanksgiving break, students with late classes have the opportunity to request authorization to remain in the hall beyond the designated closing time. The deadline to make this request with their Residence Community Coordinator was Wed., Nov. 8. Students were given notice of this process in letter form two weeks ago. If you have any questions, please contact University Housing and Food Service at x6325.

Archived under Information on November 16, 2006

"Chico State Goes Organic" - Learn How to Grow Your Own Food

“Food 4 Students by Students”
Be a Co-Founder of the Organic Farming Project where our mission is to provide a learning environment where students and the community can experience growing their own food and providing healthy local produce for the BMU and the greater good!

NOW HIRING!
Public Relations and Marketing Assistant
In this position you would be networking with CSU, Chico students by doing class talks in the agricultural, nutrition, engineering departments to get the word out about our project.

Technical Website Assistant
In this position you would be developing our website and online networking community connecting local producers, professors, student volunteers and the community.

Volunteer Are Always Welcome

Pay 7.25/hr for up to 10-15/wk, Start ASAP
Mandatory Weekly meetings Wednesday @ 5PM

Contact OrganicFoods@csuchico.edu for more information (This is the correct email)
Danielle Baker, Co-coordinator.

Archived under Opportunities on November 16, 2006

Anthropology Forum: Montse Armengou, Famed Spanish Journalist, Nov. 16

Montse Armengou
“Journalism and Literature as a Weapon for Recovering Historical Memory in Spain”

Montse Armengou, a famed Spanish journalist and author of The Graves of Silence: Is There a Spanish Holocaust?, Franco’s Forgotten Children and 927 The Train to Hell, has produced various books and film documentaries pertaining to the controversial cover-up of the mass graves from the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) and the recovery of historical memory. There will be a forum on Thursday, Nov. 16 from 4pm - 4:50pm in Ayres 120. The topic of the forum will be about the recent findings of these mass graves from the period of Francisco Franco’s dictatorship (1939-1975).

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University Film Series: Woody Allen's MANHATTAN, Nov. 28

NOV. 28
7:30pm in the Little Theatre (Ayres 106)
$3 donation appreciated, 898-4642 Web Site

Manhattan (1979, USA) 96 min. DVD. Directed by Woody Allen. Part of the Humanities Center’s “The Built Environment” theme.

A delightful comedy and a passionate and gentle love song to New York City and its inhabitants. Filtering his unique wit through impeccable black and white cinematography, Woody Allen tells the story of his search for the ideal relationship, a search that includes an ex-wife who has left him for another woman, a neurotic intellectual, and a high school senior. Cast: Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Mariel Hemingway, Meryl Streep

Archived under Events on November 16, 2006