Tips and Strategies for Teaching in a Diverse Classroom

Liberal Studies Student Association Presents:

Margie Werner, a Teacher at Little Chico Creek
Tips and Strategies for Teaching in a Diverse Classroom
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
5pm - 6pm in HOLT 175

For more information please contact: LSSA@csuchico.edu or call 898-5802

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Wild Oak Records Event Calendar, March 2007

Wild Oak Records is an independent, student-run record label dedicated to distributing a diverse catalog of local and regional music. During the month of March 2007, be sure to check out these and other events presented by Wild Oak Records.

March 9: MC Battle
9:30pm at Off Limits, Chico; $5, 21+

March 14: Songwriters Guild Trinity Hall Recording Session
Featuring Allyn Pierce, JP, Kyle Scully, and The Shimmies
6:30-8:30pm at the Trinity Hall Art Gallery, CSUC; free; space is limited

March 15: Songwriters Guild Open-Mic
7pm at Has Beans, Chico; free

March 30: High School Battle of the Bands
7pm at Matthew’s Café, Chico; 7pm; $5

Weekly: Wild Oak Songwriters Guild; all songwriters are welcome.
Tuesdays at 7pm in the PAC 112, CSUC

Weekly: Wild Oak at Hurley’s; come and dance to the sounds of local DJ’s!
Thursdays (beginning March 8) at Hurley’s, Chico; $2; 21+

Visit for more information about the Songwriters
Guild. Visit for more information about Wild Oak
Records or contact Wild Oak Records at (530) 898-6976.

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Blood Drive, March 14

The CSU, Chico Greeks will host the next blood drive on Wednesday, March 14 from 10am - 5pm in the BMU Auditorium. Each blood donor will receive a Round Table coupon for a personal one-topping pizza.

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.

Future CSU, Chico Spring 2007 Blood Drives: April 11 and May 9.

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SEASA Movie Night: Documentary: "Born Into Brothels"

SEASA (South East Asia Students Association) Movie Night
Free event in BMU 303 @ 6pm
Documentary: “Born Into Brothels”

Date: Thursday March 15, 2007
Description: This film introduces the lives of children who were destined to follow the path of their parents as prostitutes or drug dealers that found themselves to search for a new beginning in their lives with a woman of wonder.

Questions? Contact SEASA at chicoseasa@yahoo.com or check out SEASA online.

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Wellness Center Forum

Feeling stuck? Confused about where your life is going? Come see where you are on the road to change and self-improvement. The Campus Wellness Center is sponsoring a forum entitled “Who Am I Becoming?” Psychology professor Robert Howard will lead a discussion that will give you the know-how to make positive changes in your life and bring your true self to the forefront.

Date: March 12
Time: 4-5pm
Place: Butte 329

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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.

3/12/2007
Farmers Insurance & Financial Services
Insurance Agent/Financial Advisor

3/13/2007
CA State Auditor
Auditor Evaluator

CulverCareers
Account Executive (Sales)

Travelers Insurance
California Claim Professional Trainee—Workers’ Compensation
Claim Professional Trainee—Property

Slakey Brothers
Sales Trainee

Target Distribution Center
Operation Team Leaders

3/14/2007
BearingPoint
Management Analyst

Hewlett Packard
Jobs for Finance Majors
Jobs for Computer Science/ Computer Info. Systems Majors
Jobs for Computer Engineering Majors
Jobs for MIS Majors
Jobs for Electrical Engineering Majors

Maxim Healthcare
Entry Level Sales/Management Trainee

Array Networks
Entry Level Software Quality Engineer

3/15/2007
CA Dept of Health Services
Auditor

Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Entry Level Engineering Opportunities
Entry Level Business Opportunities
Entry Level Information Tech Opportunities

Southern Wine & Spirits
Chain Territory Manager

Gallo Sales
Sales Representative

Shaw Industries
Territory Sales Manager

3/16/2007
Accredited Home Lenders
Management Trainee

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Internships with Kids Available

The Recycling And Rubbish Exhibit (R.A.R.E.) is an educational program part of the Associated Students Recycling Program.

R.A.R.E. is looking for people to help teach people of all ages, especially children, the importance of the 4 R’S: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rot. Help lead kids through our hands on exhibit or go into the classroom to teach composting. Build your resume, educate yourself, get involved on campus, help your community, and meet great people. Must be good with kids, public speaking, and love the planet. 1-3 units available, and probability for paid positions. Not necessary to be a recycling or composting pro. Contact R.A.R.E. staff at 898-3368, rare@csuchico.edu or visit the A.S. Recycling office in BMU 005 for more info.

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Secrets of the Bach Code to be Revealed During the Chico Bach Festival, March 1

The fifth annual Chico Bach Festival will take place next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, March 13, 14 and 15.

Evening concerts will feature the University Chamber Singers, soprano Daun Hayes and organist David Rothe performing the choral and organ music of Dietrich Buxtehude on Tuesday, NAXOS recording artist Julia Brown playing a varied program of Baroque organ music on the Centennial Organ on Wednesday and Robert Bowman playing Scarlatti sonatas on several instruments and leading a performance of J. S. Bach’s Musical Offering on Thursday.

All evening concerts begin at 7:30pm in PAC 144, preceded by brass music played in the PAC Courtyard at 6:50pm. Pre-concert talks take place on Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm.

Afternoon concerts featuring Dr. Bradley Lehman, pedal harpsichord, will take place on Tuesday and Thursday at 2pm at historic St. Augustine’s Church, Third and Salem Sts.. Dr. Lehman’s talk “Solving the Bach Code” will take place on Wednesday, March 14 at 1pm in the PAC Recital Hall (134) followed by “Tuning the Bach Temperament by Ear” at 2pm and a student recital at 3pm.

All Events are FREE for CSU, Chico students thanks to a grant from the Committee on Arts and Lectures.

For more information (and to download a beautiful Bach Festival poster) available online.

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University Film Series: Gary Cooper in THE FOUNTAINHEAD, March 27

University Film Series
Tuesdays at 7:30pm in Ayres 106
$3 donation appreciated
898-4642
March 27

The Fountainhead (1949, USA) 112 min. Directed by King Vidor. Hosted by Jeanne Catherine Lawrence, Department of History/Humanities Program. Part of the Humanities Center’s “The Built Environment” theme.
Gary Cooper stars as an idealistic young architect, reputedly based on Frank Lloyd Wright, who refuses to compromise his Modernistic artistic vision merely to gain professional success. Like the Ayn Rand novel it is loosely based on, The Fountainhead champions individualism over conformity and celebrates the popular image of the architect as heroic genius. With Patricia Neal and Raymond Massey.

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Second Annual Pride Run and Fun Walk, May 6

CSU, Chico’s Pride/ Safezone will have their Second Annual three-mile run & fun walk on Sunday, May 6, 2007. Taking Place in Bidwell Park.

The run starts at 8:30am and the Fun walk starts at 8:45am.

We will need volunteers for this event, so please let me know if you can help during this event.

There is a meeting scheduled on March 13 in BUTTE 703 at 6:30pm to discuss plans with the Run.

Early Registration (up to May 5) Fees:

$15 for students (with valid IDs)
$17 Chico Running Club Member
$20 general entry

Day of Event Registration Fee: $25 general Entry

Need more information? Please contact us at:aspride@csuchico.edu or call the race directors Irma Rivera or Tyler Disney at: (805) 509-6256 or (916) 591-1507.

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Women's Center Presents the Feminist Film Series

The AS Women’s Center brings CSU, Chico four movies chosen which focus on the female experience in different walks of life. We discussed having discussion about the topic addressed in the movie.

Movie Dates:

March 9 @ 7pm in Ayres 120

Dr. Jean Kilbourne Killing us softly 3 [videorecording] : advertising’s image of women / with Jean Kilbourne.

March 16 @ 7pm in Ayres 120

Una Historia Mas: directed, produced and written by Andres Orozco. Designed to motivate parents to become more active in their children’s education.

March 28 @ noon in BMU 210

Flashcards: Michealene Risley - Michealene Risley will be leading the discussion for her documentary.

For more information Please Contact Christina Dahlerup at the WomensCenter@csuchico.edu or (530) 898- 5724.

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BMU Third Floor Gallery Call for Entries

The BMU Art Gallery is Accepting Proposals for Fall Semester 2007

It’s that time of year again. The BMU Art Gallery is seeking proposals from artists/groups who wish to exhibit their work during the fall semester. Artist Proposal Forms are available at the Information Center in the BMU or online through the AS website. This submission process is open to all CSU, Chico students and, if chosen, the artist(s) will receive a catered reception and professional advertising provided by the gallery. It’s a great opportunity so please encourage your favorite student artist to apply.

Please contact the gallery coordinator, Allison Travis-Bee, at 898-5489 or email atravis@csuchico.edu for more information.

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GRADFEST, March 14 & 15

GRADFEST will be held on Wednesday and Thursday March 14 & 15. Come by the bookstore and visit us!

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Student Computing Workshops

Student Computing will present these workshops in the next two weeks:

Advanced Dreamweaver
Wed., March 14
5:30pm - 6:30pm in MLIB 457
The Advanced Dreamweaver MX workshop will 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 and a description of the Student Computing workshops, visit the Student Computing Workshops web site or call or write to Melinda Ferris, 898-5008, mferris@csuchico.edu

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Study Skills Workshops

The Student Learning Center is offering two workshops the week of March 12-16. One to help you study for and take tests, and one to help you concentrate better while studying.

March 12 (Monday) Test Taking Strategies 3pm -4pm
Maria Elena Anguiano
MLIB 226

March 13 (Tuesday) Concentration 6pm - 7pm
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.

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Humanities Center: Guest David L. Pike on Subterranean Cities, April 5

David L. Pike “Subterranean Cities: The World Beneath Paris and London, 1800-1945”
April 5 at the Humanities Center, 7:30pm, Trinity 100, reception to follow.
Part of the Humanities Center’s “The Built Environment” theme.

In Subterranean Cities, David L. Pike, professor of comparative literature at American University, explores the representation of underground space in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, a period during which technology and heavy industry transformed urban life. The metropolis had long been considered a moral underworld of iniquity and dissolution. As the complex drainage systems, underground railways, utility tunnels, and storage vaults of the modern cityscape superseded the countryside of caverns and mines as the principal location of actual subterranean spaces, ancient and modern converged in a mythic space that was nevertheless rooted in the everyday life of the contemporary city. Writers and artists Felix Nadar and Charles Baudelaire to Charles Dickens and Alice Meynell, Gustave Doré and Victor Hugo, George Gissing and Emile Zola, and Jules Verne and H.G. Wells integrated images of the urban underworld into their portrayals of the anatomy of modern society.

Call 898-4284 for information.

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Women Against Violence Film Series Presented by Delta Xi Phi Multicultural Sorority Inc.

The ladies of Delta Xi Phi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. present the Women Against Violence film series showing two award winning documentaries “Bajo Juarez: The City Devouring Its Daughters” on Wed. April 4, 2007 and “Searching for Angela Shelton” on Wed., April 11, 2007. The films will begin at 7pm in Butte 102.

Film Information:
Bajo Juarez: The City Devouring Its Daughters
In an industrial town in Mexico near the US border, hundreds of women have been sexually abused and murdered. As the body count continues to rise, a web of corruption unfolds that reaches the highest levels of Mexican society.

Searching for Angela Shelton
Filmmaker Angela Shelton went on a journey around the United States meeting other
Angela Sheltons in an effort to survey women in America. What she wasn’t prepared for was learning that like herself, 24 out of the 40 Angela Sheltons she spoke to had been victims of rape, domestic violence or child molestation. When the filmmaker finds an Angela Shelton who tracks sexual predators and lives in the same town as the filmmaker’s father the film becomes a very personal journey.

For more information please contact Jeannine Bourque, External Vice President, (831) 578-6080.

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Mister and Miss CSU, Chico Scholarship Contest

Last May, PAU , Enterprise Rent A Car and Activity Fee Council, crowned the first two winners of the Mister and Miss CSU, Chico Scholarship Contest, awarding them both $1,000 scholarships.

To be eligible to compete you must:

• be a CSU, Chico student, not graduating this May;
• have a 2.0 cumulative GPA;
• have some community service background;
• complete an application; and
• be available on April 30th, 2007 for the actual competition.

The competition consists of 6 rounds, 3 of them are interview question rounds. These categories are worth more points than the other catergories. The other three consist of Professional Wear, Evening Wear and Talent.

This competition is a great opportunity, and it looks good on your resume; it gives you interviewing skills, verbal communication skills and prepares you professionally for the work world after college.

Prizes for this year’s winners include a $1,000 scholarship from Enterprise Rent A Car; a certificate from Contiki, a travel agency for 18-35 year olds, to use towards a vacation/trip; a crown; sash; t-shirt; and certificate of participation. Download and complete an application for this year’s Mister and Miss CSU, Chico Scholarship Contest at the web site.

For more information contact Amber Harris at aharris17@mail.csuchico.edu

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New Workshop from Continuing Education: Water Safety Instructor, RCED 940-C

Upon satisfactory completion of this workshop, participants will receive a Red Cross certificate of proficiency in water safety instruction. Students must be at least 16 years old and have superior swimming ability and water safety skills. For the first class on March 2, please meet on the deck near the diving pool at 4 pm.

This course will continue to meet on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays until March 16. Course fees are $180 for one unit or $480 for three units.

Part I: review, analysis and evaluation of basic strokes and lifesaving techniques.
Part II: theoretical background of aquatics instruction and practical experience.

Instructor Candidate Training will be offered as part of the WSI course.
For more information or to register call 898-6105, or do it online.

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New workshop from Continuing Education: History of Rap and Hip-Hop Culture (MCGS 198-201)

$165 - 3 units: This course will examine the development of hip-hop culture as a form of self-expression among inner city youth and will explore the four basic elements of hip-hop culture. We will engage in contemporary dialogue regarding style and substance in rap and hip-hop music and culture. Class began Wed., Feb. 21 (4:15pm - 7:55pm) in O’Connell 254. The class lasts until May 16. To enroll please call 898-6105.

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New workshop offered: Lifeguard Training RCED 940A-02

$150. Prerequisites: Participants must be at least 15 years old and also pass a swimming-skills test during the first meeting. Lifeguard training is designed to help develop an awareness of common hazards associated with various types of aquatic facilities and to develop knowledge in order to minimize these hazards. You will develop skills to recognize persons in distress or drowning situations and rescue them effectively, understand the lifeguard/employer and lifeguard/patron relationships; and establish an appreciation for the responsibilities of a lifeguard.

Community First Aid, Title 22, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer is also included as part of this course. For more information call 898-6105 or visit us on the web. This class starts on Mon., May 21 (8am until 6pm) and continues through Fri., May 25 (same times every day).

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New workshop offered from Continuing Education: Basics of Financial Investing (RCED 936C-02)

For only $55, this workshop will teach you many of the tools you will need to build a strong financial foundation. Topics covered will be: Money patterns and how they affect your future - Financial and life goals - How to build a solid financial plan - 10 reasons people fail financially - 4 laws of debt free living - The magic of compounding inflation - Understanding risk - Fixed income alternatives - Equity market: stocks and mutual funds: - Prospectuses; what are they? - Stock exchanges; how to read dollar cost averaging - Asset allocation - Tax deferred annuities; variable and fixed. Registration deadline: March 30. For more information please call Continuing Education at 898-6105 or visit us on the web.

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New Workshop from Continuing Education: Preparing for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE), RCED 933D

This workshop provides analysis and review of each of the sections of the GRE exam: quantitative reasoning, verbal reasoning, as well as the analytical writing assessment. This course has a free repeat policy. To enroll, call Bobrow Test Services directly at 1-800-426-2769. All materials are included. This course will take place on Saturdays beginning April 21 through May 12, 9am - 1pm, Room AJH 125A. Course fee is $335.

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SELAC "Hispanic Noche de Cine Series" Movie Night, March 14

SELAC “Hispanic Noche de Cine Series” presents …

El tiempo de las mariposas (Dominican Republic)
March 14, 7pm
HOLT 268

All movies free and open to general public. All movies shown in Spanish with English subtitles.
All movies shown in HOLT 268 at 7pm.

On November 25, 1960, the bodies of three sisters were found near the bottom of a cliff on the north coast of the Dominican Republic. The official daily ‘El Caribe’ reports that it had been an accident, but it does not mention that a fourth sister lives. Nor does it mention the sisters’ fierce opposition to the General Trujillo’s dictatorship. This is their story: how Minerva started the tragedy by refusing Trujillo; how Patria became an opponent from the church itself; how Maria Teresa joined the revolution through the love. And how they lost their wings, but not their courage. They were Las Mariposas - “The Butterflies”. In the Time of the Butterflies is inspired by the true story of the three Mirabal sisters who, in 1960, were murdered for their part in an underground plot to overthrow the government. This is a tale of courage and sisterhood set in the Dominican Republic during the rise of the Trujillo dictatorship. (source: IMDb)

Mas informacion?
Beth Carmichael allaboutsmiles@hotmail.com
Dr. Maria Gonzalez mgonzalez@csuchico.edu

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Kappa Delta Pi March Book Drive

Kappa Delta Pi, National Honor Society for Future Teachers, is holding their first March Book Drive to raise books for an annual literacy program to be held at a local elementary school. Books collected through the drive will be donated to the children at the participating school (TBA), here in Chico. Any and all children’s books, new and used, are welcomed.

Look for KDP Book Drive boxes …

Child Development Office
Liberal Studies Office
Hands on Science Lab
BMU Information Office

For more information please visit the Chico State, Alpha Nu branch website.

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Volunteers Needed for the Ch*Eco* Film Fest, April 11-15

April 11-15 marks the first Ch*Eco*Film Fest, A Festival of Film and Art! This five day event is a collaborative effort of the Chico community and CSU, Chico campus. The event will be filled with fun, eye-opening and educational films, art displays and events.

Your enthusiasm is very much needed to act as a volunteer to staff the events throughout the Film Fest and let others know that this opportunity is available.

If you are interested in being a volunteer please come to the first volunteers meeting which will take place Tues., March 13 at 4pm in Butte Hall room 518 on the CSU, Chico campus. If you would like to volunteer but are unable to make the meeting please let me know and I will be sure to keep you updated.

Thanks, I look forward to your participation in this unique event.

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"Anton in Show Business" Theatre Production Staged Wed.-Sun.

Anton in Show Business

March 9 at 7:30pm
Sat., March 10 at 2pm & 7:30pm
Sun., March 11 at 2pm
Wismer Theatre

This “backstage” comedy by award-winning Jane Martin skewers the traditions and folklore of life behind the curtain and the pitfalls of staging the classics in community theatre — in Texas this time. Directed by Gail Holbrook, this show has it all: cross-gender casting, offstage romance, unsavory corporate sponsors, the local newspaper critic, and a myriad of eccentric directors and actors. Like Anton Chekhov’s Three Sisters, our leading ladies pursue the true purpose of life. If you believe man cannot live by bread alone…and prefer a little salsa with yours … and love the theatre … this madcap comedy is for you!

Purchase tickets at the University Box Office, 898-6333.

More information is available online.

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Excellent Job Opportunity

The Student Learning Center needs Supplemental Instruction Leaders for fall 2007. SI Leaders are successful, motivated, 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 to help students learn course content . SI Leaders serve as model students who demonstrate efficient and effective learning techniques through collaborative learning. 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. The courses most likely to have SI Leaders in fall 2007 include MCGS 155, CMST 132, Hist 130, PolS 155, Psyc 101, Psyc 355 and Biol 103.

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.

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Graduate Equity Fellowship for Under-Served Groups

The goal of the Graduate Equity Fellowship Program (GEFP) is to prepare, motivate, encourage and support those graduate students who aspire to obtain a doctorate and pursue an academic career in teaching and research. Awards for an academic year total $5,500. The two-part program provides a stipend of $750/semester and a salary of $2,000/semester for research related activities under the direction of a faculty mentor.

To be eligible, applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:

You must be economically disadvantaged; must have come from an educationally disadvantaged background/experienced restricted access to quality educational opportunities; be admitted to the University and a master’s degree program; classified as a California resident; and there must be a probable need for faculty in your academic discipline - i.e., a projected shortfall in the supply of qualified faculty in your field of study.

Deadline: April 1 for Fall
November 1 for Spring

For information/application, access our website or contact the School of Graduate, International, and Interdisciplinary Programs Office in Tehama 209, 898-6880.

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Ballroom Dance Tonight

There will be a dance tonight in Shurmer gym. It will be mix and match theme so come in any crazy clothing combination and receive a dollar off at the door. The lessons for beginning and intermediate will both be Cha Cha. Lesson starts at 7:30pm and is $3.00. Dance starts at 9pm and is $2.00. Come to both and it’s only $4.00.

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May the Road Rise Up to Meet You at the Shamrock Shuffle

May the road rise up to meet you at the Fourth Annual Shamrock Shuffle! Students and community members of all ages are encouraged to participate in the three-mile fun run and 2-mile non-competitive walk, which takes place at the CSU, Chico Kendall Lawn on Sat., March 17 from 9am - 12pm.

The Shamrock Shuffle is an alcohol-free event in celebration of St. Patty’s Day.

The “pot of gold” includes a free flapjack breakfast before the run at at 8am, live Irish music by the Pub Scouts and traditional Irish dancing by the Oliver Academy of Irish Dance from 9am - 11am.

Prizes for the best green outfits will be awarded to those participating.

This event is free for CSU, Chico and Butte College Students, $12 for community members, $5 for participants under 18, and $35 for a family package. Pick up registration forms at the Campus Alcohol and Drug Education office, 310 Salem, or the Student Activities office in BMU 213. To insure a T-shirt on race day registration must be received by Thurs., March 15. For more information, call CADEC at 898-6450.

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