Books For Africa Book Drive

Donate your used textbooks now through May 18.

Golden Key International Honour Society is sponsoring our third semi-annual book drive in conjunction with Better World Books and Books For Africa, to combat illiteracy in Africa. There will be drop boxes on the 1st floor of the BMU for you to donate your used textbooks (even novels used in English classes), books will be boxed and shipped to Books For Africa and then sent on to Africa in order to build libraries. Textbooks such as US history books or books pushing other religions will not be sent, but can be sold to raise funds for the shipping of the books. So donate whatever you can to this great cause.

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on May 11, 2007

The Graduation Pledge of Social and Environmental Responsibility

Graduating seniors, do more with your degree than simply sustain your own life. Take the graduation pledge and join more than 110 other colleges and universities over the world in a commitment to social and environmental accountability. Pledge your commitment to all that you’ve learned at CSU, Chico by making a pledge to yourself. The pledge is free, simple and takes less than five minutes. Once you’ve made the pledge, you are one of thousands of students who are committed to social and environmental accountability for life.

The Graduation Pledge of Social and Environmental Responsibility states, “I pledge to explore and take into account the social and environmental consequences of any job I consider and will try to improve these aspects of any organizations for which I work.” Students define for themselves what it means to be socially and environmentally responsible.

For more information on the graduation pledge, please visit their main website at www.graduationpledge.org.

To take the pledge, visit the website www.aschico.com/gradpledge, or visit the AS Sustainability Program office in BMU 005 now through May 18, 2007.

For more information, please contact Amy Miller, AS Sustainability Coordinator, or Tami Kautz, AS Sustainability Program Asisstant at (530) 898-3645.

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University Foundation Scholarship Video Contest

If you are a current or past recipient of a scholarship or award, we want to hear your story. The University Foundation has allocated $2,500 to create an awards program intended to foster creativity and tell the CSU, Chico story among enrolled students who are current and past university scholarship/award recipients.

This new contest will focus on review and selection of four winning videos providing $500 for three and $1,000 for the top video. The videos should be 30 to 60 seconds in length, with a YouTube feel, and express the positive impact that winning a scholarship/award has had on your experience here at CSU, Chico. The four winning videos will be featured on the University Foundation and University Advancement Web sites.

Make your submission in .mov on a DVD media by 5pm on May 15, 2007 to: Greg Van Dyke, University Advancement, CSU, Chico, Chico, CA 95929-0155. If you have any questions please call University Advancement at 898-5297. Contest winners will be notified via email by August 15, 2007.

Archived under Opportunities on May 10, 2007

Inch by Inch: Sustaining Health Across Cultures, May 13

Inch by Inch: Sustaining Health Across Cultures
Fundraising and Mother’s Day Public Event
May 13 (Sun), 6-9pm at BMU Auditorium
A donation of $10 ($6 for students) is requested to attend this event.

Dr. Nomura has been growing his straight black hair for several years and now is ready to donate his approximately three feet of hair to Locks of Love. We challenge the community to help us raise $500 per inch of hair, for a total of $18,000. Dr. Nomura’s hair will be shorn on the Bell Memorial Union (BMU) Auditorium stage on Sunday, May 13, 2007 from 6:00-9:00 at the public event Inch by Inch: Sustaining Health Across Cultures.

Contributions may be made via the University’s secure online giving site. Please specify “Inch by Inch” when using the website.
Questions? Contact the Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures at 530-898-5388.

Or make a check payable to JAPANESE PROGRAM EVENT FUND, and specify the account number 06503 in the memo line of the check. Send checks to:
Inch by Inch c/o Department office address, as follows: Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures, California State University Chico, Chico, CA, 95929-0825.

Donation of any amount requested
Let’s make him bald!

Archived under Events on May 10, 2007

Orion Paid Position: Technical Director

The Orion is currently seeking an individual to fill the paid position of Technical Director for the fall 2007 semester. General duties include monitoring and maintaining all of the computers on The OrionĀ¹s network, and installing patches and updates. Also, ensuring backups are completed on a
regular basis, the creation and removal of user accounts as needed, solving trouble shooting problems as they arise in a timely manner, and occasional hardware and software installations.

Skills needed: a general knowledge of MacOSX and / or Unix, detailed knowledge of MacOSX Server and / or Unix server tools and practices. Online knowledge a plus.

Contact Orion adviser Dave Waddell at dwaddell@csuchico.edu or 898-4782 for more information
and/or to apply.

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Commencement Vending Policy

Just a reminder that under the policies contained in EM 86-12 no vendor, including recognized student organizations, may solicit, trade, or sell anything on campus without a permit from the Student Activities Office.

No permits for such sales and solicitation activity will be issued for Commencement weekend, Saturday and Sunday, May 19 & 20. If individuals and/or organizations are found to be conducting sales and solicitation, they will be asked to stop this activity, and if they refuse, University Police will be notified. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

Susan Linders-Anderson
Director, Alumni & Parent Relations

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Paid Summer Position for PR/Journalism Major

Do you have good writing and organizational/office skills?

The School of the Arts Publicity Office at CSU, Chico is looking for a dynamic individual — public relations or journalism major preferred — to work this summer as a Publicity Assistant. Duties will include writing/editing press releases, updating several web sites, designing newsletters and flyers, general office duties, and putting up posters on campus and downtown. Must have computer skills on a Macintosh.

Contact J. Paul DiMaggio — jdimaggio@csuchico.edu — to set up a formal interview.

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Paid Graphic Design Positions

Experienced graphic designers — one for summer; two for Fall ‘07/Spring ‘08 — wanted to design publicity materials for School of the Arts/College of HFA events and promotions. Experience with Macintosh graphic design software. 12-15 hours per week. Portfolio and resume required. For more information stop by PAC 110, or contact J. DiMaggio, School of the Arts Publicist, 898-5739, or jdimaggio@csuchico.edu.

Archived under Opportunities on May 10, 2007

Paid Fall Internship

Hillel, a multinational non-profit organization, is the source for Jewish student life at CSU, Chico. This fall Hillel has openings for four paid internship opportunities.

Interns will have opportunities to gain skills in, among other things, programming, leadership, grant-writing, website development, and non-profit administration.

In addition to the resume-building skills you can learn, you also get to work in a great environment with flexible hours. We have a great office right next to campus, complete with snacks, drinks, TV, and even fooseball.

If that wasn’t enough, you will have multiple opportunities for attending all-expense paid conferences of your choice. This could be anything from a social justice conference in Washington, DC to attending exclusive speakers at private events in San Francisco. Just this past year, two interns were able to go to Israel for free as a result of a conference they attended.

For more information or to apply contact the Director, Bryan Rowes at ChicoHillelDir@gmail.com. Don’t let this amazing opportunity pass you by.

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Last Dance, May 11

We are having our last dance this Friday, May 11 from 8pm - 11pm.

There will be no theme and no lesson beforehand. If you are a CSU, Chico student and are interested in running for a BDC office, elections will be held about 7pm. You will have to be a member of the club to run for office and to vote for future officers. Memberships will be available at the door for only $1.00. It is worth it since the dance itself will cost $2.00 without a membership pass.

If you have any questions, contact Lisa Gislon, Promotions Officer.

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on May 10, 2007