Pre-Doctoral Applications Due March 26, 2007

Applications are available for the 2007/2008 California Pre-Doctoral Program at the School of Graduate, International & Interdisciplinary Studies online.

Applicants to the Program must be upper-division or master’s degree students who are enrolled at a CSU institution as of spring 2007 and who will also be enrolled at a CSU campus for at least one semester of the academic year 2007-2008. Applicants will be selected on the basis of three criteria: potential for success in completing a doctoral program, probable effectiveness of the student/faculty plan, and level of economic and educational advantage. All applicants must be either U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Each applicant must have a faculty sponsor who will be available for the duration of the plan specified in the application.

Additional information and an online application are available online. The CSU, Chico local deadline for submission of applications is Monday, March 26, 2007 at 4:30pm. Please submit original application plus 3 copies to the School of Graduate, International & Interdisciplinary Studies in Tehama 209.

Archived under Information on March 15, 2007

Scholarships Deadline Extended to March 29-30

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
Be available on April 30, 2007 for the actual competition

More information is available online.

Now it’s your turn. Prizes for this year’s winners include a $1,000 scholarship from Enterprise Rent A Car, a certificate from Contiki, which is a travel agency for 18-35 year olds, to use towards a vacation/trip (for locations and packages visit Contiki.com), 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 online.

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Student Computing Workshops

Student Computing will present these workshops the week after Spring Break:

PowerPoint
Wed., March 28
5pm - 6pm - MLIB 457

The Power Point workshop will teach students how to create a simple Power Point presentation from a template, by using AutoContent Wizard and by using existing slides. Students will learn to modify, format, customize their slides for presentations, create hyperlinks and to format a PowerPoint presentation for the Web. They will learn printing techniques, how to deliver their presentation as well as how to manage their PowerPoint presentation files.

Archived under Information on March 15, 2007

Intersession Registration

May-June Intersession - Registration Opens April 2
May-June Intersession registration opens April 2, 7:30am

May-June Intersession starts May 21 and runs through June 29.

Check out the current schedule of classes online.

Three-, five-, and six-week sessions.

More information is available online or call Continuing Education at 898-6105.

Archived under Information on March 15, 2007

Ethics Initiative Film Series, March 28

The Ethics Initiative film series will be putting on a second film this semester, “Thank You for Smoking”. It will be shown on Wed., March 28 at 6pm in AYRES 106. The film is free and open to the public.

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Study Abroad in Thailand

Spend June in Thailand earning 3 units of GE theme credit while exploring villages, great food, and amazing cultures. Food Forever (PSSC 390) is being offered for the second time during the summer in the Study Abroad Program. You can pick up an application from the Study Abroad Resource Room in THMA 212-A (898-5415). For more information contact Dr. Altier at 898-4137 (LAltier@csuchico.edu) Information. also available online. Hurry, the deadline for applying is March 15.

Archived under Information on March 14, 2007

University Film Series: Another Time, Another Place, April 3

University Film Series
Tuesday nights
7:30pm, Ayres 106
$3 donation appreciated
898-4642
April 3, 2007

Another Time Another Place (U.K., 1983) 96min. VHS. Directed and written by Michael Radford. Hosted by Laird Easton, Department of History and director of the Humanities Center.

In September 1944 in the far north east of Scotland, a cattleman’s young wife becomes entranced with a passionate Italian prisoner of war. She is instantly assailed by guilt, but the pair’s compulsive mutual attraction and need lead to events that make this tragicomic story a gripping, tender, and powerful film. Originally shown on British television. Cast: Phyllis Logan, Giovanni Mauriello, Denise Coffey, Tom Watson, and Gian Luca Favilla.

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Cesar Chavez Day Celebration

Cesar Chavez Day Celebration
March 28, 2007
Starting at 7:30pm - 10pm
MEChA presents “La Causa”

In the late 1960’s a man named Cesar Chavez changed the lives of Latin American farm workers, fought for civil rights, battled racism and indecent working conditions. Experience this chapter of American history as one young woman balances the demands of her family and culture and fights to see her people free of poverty.

A candle light vigil march will be held after in memory of Cesar Chavez. Refreshments will be served after the march in the Free Speech Area. Event sponsored by Multicultural Affairs Council.

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CSU, Chico Student Democratic Club

The CSU, Chico Student Democratic Club meets every other Monday starting March 26 at 7pm, BMU 204. Participate in rallys, movies, bi-monthly dialogue and free speech advocacy. Contact Ryan McElhinney, President; Shaan Mulchandani, Membership Director. Dr. Diana Dwyre, Director, Political Science Department and Faculty Advisor (530) 898-6506.

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on March 14, 2007

Peace Rally Sunday

Sunday, March 18, Chico Community Peace Rally 3-4pm
March from 5pm - 6pm and Candlelight Vigil 6pm - 7pm
Downtown Chico Plaza

Across the nation, rallies are being held to mark the 4th Anniversary of the US invasion of Iraq. Join our voices this Sunday for an exciting line-up of musicians and speakers as we promote a nonviolent resolution and a speedy and safe return of our men and women in uniform.

Hear talented and varied performers: Dick and Jane, Sherri Quamman, “One Up” and Sekund Naychur. See powerful information tables including: “Hope and Action”, the “Human Cost of War”, and the “Economic and Environmental Cost of War”. Touch the “Walk in their Shoes” display, with shoes and name tags reminding us of the reality of the devastating loss of real human life.

Speakers: Andy Holcombe, Terry McGowen, Mark Stemen, Pastor David Moss and Dorothy Parker. Call 530-893-9078, 526 Broadway, Chico, CA
Co-sponsored by the Student Democratic Club.

Archived under Events on March 14, 2007

Ballroom Dance: "Ties & Tiaras" March 16

Come join the CSU, Chico Ballroom Dance Club for this Friday’s event “Ties & Tiaras”. It will be held in Shurmer Gym with a beginning and intermediate Waltz lesson starting at 7:30pm. (The beginning lesson will be in Shurmer and the intermediate lesson will be held in Acker 204.) The dance will start at 9pm.

Lessons are $3.00, the dance is $2.00, and if you come to both it’s only $4.00. Come wearing a tie, tiara, or both if you’re daring enoungh, and receive $1.00 off at the door. Semi formal attire is encouraged, but not required.

You can still purchase a semester pass for only $15.00. Ask us about it at the door. Hope to see you there.

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on March 13, 2007

Filing For The Student Government Elections Is Now Open

If you would like to run for an officer position for the AS student government, please come to BMU 203 to pick up a candidate packet. Filing started March 7 and ends March 28. The elections are April 18-19.

Archived under Opportunities on March 13, 2007

May-June Intersession - Registration Opens April 2

May-June Intersession registration opens April 2, 7:30am.

May-June Intersession starts May 21 and runs through June 29.

Check out the current schedule of classes online.

Three, five, and six week sessions.

For “more information”:
http://rce.csuchico.edu/mayjune/ please call Continuing Education at 898-6105.

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New Workshop Offered: 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 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 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 4pm.

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

Archived under Opportunities on March 13, 2007