Free School Supplies

AS Recycling offers free school supplies to students as part of an effort to divert reusable materials from the trash and also to give students a great opportunity to save money and help out their community and planet.

We have binders, paper, notebooks, folders, CD/DVD cases, books and more galore. Take a look at what we have in BMU 301 or at one of our outside tables around campus these next few weeks.

And yes, it’s true, everything is 100% free and usable, so what are you waiting for? Come get some supplies.

For more information please call (530)898-5033, email asrecycle@csuchico.edu or visit BMU 301.

Archived under Information on August 23, 2007

EARC, AS Recycling, and AS Sustainability internships and volunteer opportunities available

The 3-in-1 Collaborative (Environmental Action and Resource Center, AS Recycling, and AS Sustainability) is seeking enthusiastic, passionate students.

Get involved - Change your campus, change your world.

Weekly meetings, Mondays, 5pm - 6pm

First meeting: Monday, Sept. 10

A multitude of internship and volunteer opportunities available:

Special Events
Research
Advocacy
Policy
Working with kids
Outreach and education
Projects and campaigns
Gardening and composting
Public relations
Clean ups
Grant writing
Workshops

Educate yourself, make friends, and have fun. For more information stop by BMU 301 or contact us: 898.5033; asrecycle@csuchico.edu

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on August 23, 2007

Cross 2nd St. at Chestnut

To: Students, faculty and staff
From: Dennis Graham, Vice President for Business and Finance

As many of you know, the City of Chico is building a Transit Center at W. 2nd St. and Salem Street. Unfortunately, construction that was scheduled to be completed in the next few days has been delayed. For your safety, please cross 2nd St. at Chestnut Street to avoid the buses and construction at Normal and Salem Streets. Thank you.

Archived under Information on August 23, 2007

Galapagos Islands and Quito, Ecuador, Jan. 4-14, 2008

This HFA tour will include six nights in Quito and four nights on the Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos. The faculty-in-residence is religious studies professor Dr. Andrew Flescher, who earned his PhD from Brown University. He has traveled extensively to Brazil and spent one summer studying wildlife in the Amazon River basin.

It is possible for CSU, Chico students to earn 1-3 units through Religious Studies. The $3274 package includes round-trip airfare from Sacramento, airport fees, transfers, 3-4 diamond hotels, buffet breakfast daily, one dinner on land, and all meals in the Galapagos; a guided tour of Quito San Francisco Monastery; an excursion to the Equatorial Line; and three one-day yacht excursions from Santa Cruz Island to Bartolome, Plazas, and North Seymour Islands); and the full-time services of a professional tour director.

A tax-deductible portion of the cost goes to college scholarships and programs. Limited space remains. Last day to sign up unless the tour fills earlier: Oct. 3, 2007 (Please note we will need 15 reservations by Sept. 3, 2007, In order to keep the itinerary and pricing as stated.)

Archived under Opportunities on August 23, 2007

Rescheduled: Athletic Dept. BBQ

The Athletic Dept. BBQ has been rescheduled to Mon., Sept. 10, from 6pm - 8pm. There will be lots of food.

The Basketball schedule will be available soon.

For more information, contact:
Casson Scowcroft
Director, Chico State Pep Band
ChicoStatePepBand@gmail.com

Archived under Events on August 23, 2007

Field Hockey Tryouts

The CSU, Chico Club Field Hockey team will be holding tryouts for this fall season. There will be an informational meeting for anyone interested at Selvesters Cafe (next to Creekside Cafe) on Wed., Aug. 29 at 12pm.

Tryouts will be held Sept. 4-7. If interested, please contact head coach Val Meza at vmeza8@yahoo.com.

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on August 23, 2007

Volunteer for the This Way to Sustainability III Conference

Be a part of the action - become a volunteer for the This Way to Sustainability III Conference. Join other students, faculty, and staff in the behind-the-scenes action of the conference. Meet new people, work on fun projects, possibly earn units. All volunteers receive a free T-shirt and are invited to the conference dinner for FREE. Join the first volunteer meeting, Friday, Aug. 31 in BMU 301. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity.

Archived under Opportunities on August 23, 2007

GRE Preparation Workshop Enrollment Now Open

Planning on taking the GRE? Bobrow testing services is offering a workshop to help you maximize your potential. Each of the sections will be analyzed and reviewed: quantitative reasoning; verbal reasoning (antonyms, analogies, sentence completion, and reading comprehension); and the analytical writing assessment. A short review of mathematics is also included. This course has a free repeat policy. To register, call Bobrow Testing Services at 1-800-426-2769. All materials are included in the $355 fee. The deadline for registration is September 26.

Archived under Opportunities on August 23, 2007

Courses in Editing and Publishing

Interested in a career in editing and publishing? If so, check out the courses offered this fall from the Certificate in Literary Editing and Publishing program.

LITERARY EDITING, ENGL 415
MW 5-6:15, W 6:30-7:20
Study of and workshop in the editing of literary magazines, manuscripts, and other literary materials. Practice in selection, evaluation, copyediting, and production. Class publishes Watershed literary magazine.

EDITING MANUSCRIPTS FOR PUBLICATION, ENGL 416
TR 3:30-4:45
Lecture/discussion with practical application in copyediting manuscripts for publication. Students will copyedit manuscripts currently in production with magazine and book publishers.

For more information, contact Casey Huff at 898-5983 or chuff@csuchico.edu.

Archived under Opportunities on August 23, 2007

GLBTQ Welcome Reception, Sept. 5

CSU, Chico’s Pride/Safezone Presents the First Annual GLBTQ Welcome Reception

When: Wed., Sept. 5 at 6pm
Where: Bell Memorial Student Union 210 (BMU 210)

Come Join the CSU, Chico GLBTQ community for refreshments and activities centered on GLBTQ issues.

Pride is designed to provide socialization and interaction between lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and straight-allied college students. The organization also functions as a political, social service, and educational body on campus. Pride participates in several campus sponsored events, student panels, social gatherings and general meetings.

We are a student organization at CSU, Chico, officially recognized by the Associated Students Student Activities Office.

Contact:

Irma Rivera
President of AS Pride, CSU, Chico
aspride@csuchico.edu

Tray Robinson
Diversity Coordinator, CSU, Chico
trobinson@csuchico.edu

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on August 23, 2007

Individual Practicum Counseling Program Services

Are you feeling stressed-out or overwhelmed? Being a college student often entails not only taking on a tough course-load, but it can also involve being away from family and loved ones, or simply dealing with relationship issues. So, the Individual Practicum Counseling Program at CSU, Chico would like to inform you about the counseling services we offer:

About the Counselors:

We offer free counseling conducted by advanced graduate trainees in a Masters Program in Counseling Psychology or Pupil Personnel Services. Professional psychologists who are CSU, Chico faculty members closely supervise our well-trained trainees.

Privacy:

All issues discussed in counseling sessions are confidential.

If you think you might be interested in our services please feel free to come by the Counseling Training Center located in Aymer J. Hamilton Building Room 111 (Next to Modoc) to pick up an application, or you can contact:

Tarrah Berg
Counselor Training Center Coordinator
898-5149

Archived under Information on August 23, 2007

Pep Band Informational Meeting, Aug. 24

A Pep Band informational meeting will be held Friday, Aug. 24 at 8:30am outside of Acker Gym.

We’ll play from 9am to 10am. Bring your horn, unless I’m bringing your horn if pre-arranged. Bring Lyre or stand, bring pep band shirt or a facsimile thereof (red or white - preferably CSU, Chico in nature), blue jeans. (A small supply of pep band shirts will be available.)

This counts as one of our season services so try not to miss it if you’re going to be in the band, as you will earn credit for it. And credit means $$$.

For more information, contact Casson Scowcroft, Director, Chico State Pep Band at ChicoStatePepBand@gmail.com

Archived under Opportunities on August 23, 2007

New Student Convocation and Wildcat Welcome, Aug. 24

All new freshmen and transfer students are strongly encouraged to attend the Getting Connected Student Convocation and Wildcat Welcome on Friday, Aug. 24 from 9:30am - 11am in Acker Gym. Immediately following this event, students will be led to department meetings across campus.

Mandatory department meetings begin at 11:15am. Students will have the opportunity to meet faculty and other students and to learn more about department expectations and resources. Department meeting locations will be distributed at the Convocation and are also available on the Getting Connected Web site.

For more information about Getting Connected events, contact the Office of Advising and Orientation in MLIB 190 at 898-5712.

Archived under Events on August 23, 2007

Campus Notice: Death of Professor Paul Spear

To: Faculty and staff
From: Public Affairs and Publications
Date: August 6, 2007

Paul Spear, longtime psychology professor and former chair of the Academic Senate, died Saturday, Aug. 4, while visiting New York. He was 66. According to family and colleagues, Paul suffered an apparent heart attack, was taken to a hospital and underwent surgery though he did not recover.

Paul came to CSU, Chico in 1970 after working two years as an assistant professor at San Diego State. He earned his Ph.D. in psychology with a specialization in developmental psychology in 1968 from the University of Denver.

Along with teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in developmental psychology, Paul was a vital participant in his department, serving on the Child Development Program Committee for 33 years; serving on numerous thesis committees, and participating in recruitment, personnel, and faculty merit increase committees. For the past nine years, Paul was chair of the psychology department, stepping down this past May.

Paul was involved in the Academic Senate since 1978, serving two terms as senate chair and participating on key standing committees, including chairing the Faculty Policy Committee for three terms. From 1984 to 1999, he served as a statewide academic senator. During his tenure on the statewide senate, he was chair of the Task Force on Intellectual Property and Fair Use and was a joint author of Intellectual Property, Fair Use, and the Unbundling of Ownership Rights.

In recognition of his service to campus, the CSU and the community, Paul received the University’s Outstanding Service Award for 2003-2004.

Gayle Hutchinson, dean of the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, said, “I’m deeply saddened to learn that Paul passed away over the weekend. He was a dear friend, colleague and mentor. I’ve known Paul for a long time and worked with him in Academic Senate, EPPC and an occasional ad hoc committee. I loved that Paul loved the arts, music and theatre and that he had an infectious sense of humor. I also loved that Paul was passionate about student learning and the importance of higher education. He always reminded us to keep the students in the forefront of our thinking and remember that we are here to serve them well. It is a sad day indeed.”

He is survived by his partner, Michael Rowe; daughter, Kimiko Bostwick; son, Paul Armstrong Spear; and six grandchildren. The University flag will be lowered tomorrow in his memory. Information about a memorial service will be sent as soon as it is available.

Archived under News on August 23, 2007

Campus Notice: Death of Recent Graduate Chanel Olivera

Chanel Isa Olivera, 23, passed away on June 27 in Chico as a result of complications of a chronic illness. She graduated with a BS in health science education in May. She was working for Facilities Management Services at the time of her death.

A benefit barbecue in Olivera’s honor was held July 7. A memorial service and barbecue was held July 20 in Atascadero.

Olivera was born on July 18, 1983, to Arthur and Yolanda Olivera in Santa Barbara. She graduated from Templeton High School in 2001 and entered CSU, Chico that fall.

A sister, Aja Mara, and two brothers, Chasen Arthur and Britton Joseph, survive Olivera, as well as many friends and relatives.

A memorial fund has been set up for Olivera at the Citibank Paso Robles Branch, 1601 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA, 93446.

The flag on Kendall Hall lawn was lowered in Olivera’s honor July 6.

Archived under News on August 21, 2007

Campus Notice: Death of Student Allison Lawrence

Allison Marie Lawrence died from cancer on May 2, 2007. She was a junior majoring in biology. Lawrence was on chemo treatments during spring semester and did not attend school, but she had preregistered for the fall. She was from Mountain View, CA.

The flag on Kendall Hall Lawn was lowered July 25 in her honor.

Archived under News on August 21, 2007

Campus Notice: Death of Student Dimontrae Sykes

To: Students, Faculty and Staff
From: Public Affairs and Publications
Date: May 30, 2007

We deeply regret to inform you that student Dimontrae Sykes has died as a result of a boating accident Monday, May 28. He was 18. According to police reports, Dimontrae had been with friends on the Sacramento River near the Woodson Bridge north of Chico when he fell off an inner tube and did not resurface. His body was recovered by search and rescue personnel May 29. Officials reported he was not wearing a life jacket at the time of the incident and was not known as a strong swimmer. Drowning is the apparent cause of death pending an autopsy.

Dimontrae had just finished his freshman year at CSU, Chico, where he had declared a music industry major. He grew up in the Los Angeles area, graduating from Dorsey Senior High School, though his mother has since moved to Oklahoma. He played the drums and had a goal of going into the music business. Yvette Zuniga, his EOP adviser, recalls, “Dimontrae was articulate, outgoing, funny and charismatic. He always wanted to make people laugh.” The University flag was lowered May 31, in Dimontrae’s memory.

Archived under News on August 21, 2007

Humanities Center Tertulia: Flescher and Urbanowicz on the Galapagos, Aug. 31

Humanities Center
Trinity 100/126/hallway
898-4642
Director: Troy Jollimore, Philosophy

Aug. 31
Andrew Flescher, Religious Studies, and Charles Urbanowicz, emeritus, Anthropology “Why Go to the Galapagos? Why Not?” Humanities Center Friday Tertulia, 3-5pm, Trinity 100
The College of Humanities and Fine Arts is sponsoring a tour for students, staff, faculty, and the community to the Galapagos Islands and Quito, Ecuador, January 4-14, 2008. The faculty-in-residence is Professor Flescher, who earned his PhD from Brown University. He has traveled extensively to Brazil and spent one summer studying wildlife in the Amazon River basin. It is possible for CSU, Chico students to earn 1-3 units through the Department of Religious Studies. Professor Urbanowicz has traveled extensively throughout the Pacific, including the Galapagos Islands, and he will share information that can enhance the trip to the Islands, which were made famous by Charles Darwin.

Archived under Events on August 20, 2007

Tickets to all Chico Performances Events Now on Sale

Now is your chance to get the tickets to the performances you want to see. Individual tickets to all Chico Performances events are now on sale.

Upcoming Chico Performances season highlights include appearances by Pink Martini, Tower of Power, Jethro Tull, Mickey Hart, George Winston, Bill Cosby, Youssou N’Dour, the Peking Acrobats, Garrison Keillor, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Arlo Guthrie, Tchaikovsky Ballet and Orchestra, Cowboy Junkies, and Ladysmith Black Mambazo, as well as many others.

For a complete list of Chico Performances’ events, visit the Web site. The Chico Performances web pages offers comprehensive information on upcoming performers - everything from photos, to music clips, to a link to the artists own Web pages.

As an added bonus, ticket purchasers who have have already purchased a “Make-A-Series” set of tickets to Chico Performances 07-08 events can now add more tickets or different performances to that “series” and still receive a 10% discount on most tickets.

Tickets can be purchased at the University Box Office, located at the corner of 2nd and Normal Streets. Hours are 11am to 6pm Monday through Friday, and 3pm to 6pm on Saturdays. To order tickets by phone call (530) 898-6333.

Archived under Information on August 20, 2007

Humanities Center Gallery in September: Patrick Collentine and Susan Larsen, DESIRE

Sept. 7 - Oct. 25
Patrick Collentine and Susan Larsen Desire
Humanities Center Gallery, Trinity Hall, M-F 8-5
898-4642

Sept. 7 Opening Reception 6-8pm
Alums Pat Collentine and Susan Larsen return with the latest in their “Kolorbar” series for their third show at the Humanities Center Gallery (in the past: Dec. ‘02 and Apr. ‘04). The series is an ongoing exploration originally inspired by a trip to southeast Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park in 1995. The inclusion of the kolorbar in the photos became a conceptual verification for the glaciers’ size and color. “The photos are part performance, part photography. The act of taking a kolorbar photograph is absurd,” write the artists. “‘What the hell is that person doing standing behind a multicolored strip of vinyl and having a picture taken?’” Larsen and Collentine have collaborated on several public art projects and just completed Wanders in a Riparian Garden, a three-part sculpture installed in Sacramento’s Regency Park. They are represented by Augen Gallery (Portland, OR).

Archived under Information on August 20, 2007

Basic & Intermediate Web Design Workshops - Fall 2007

The Communication Design Department once more is offering 2-day classes in Basic and Intermediate Web Design. You can gain skills on the latest techniques in Web design during these 2-day classes and receive one hour of credit. On October 5-6 Jon Knolle, Owner of Learning Change, will teach you the fundamentals of Web Design in CDES 212 (8069) Basic Web Design. A few weeks later you can enhance your skills in a follow-up session on November 2-3 in CDES 312 (8068), Intermediate Web Design. Each class is one unit for Credit only. So, to keep up with the newest in Web design applications, taught by the North State’s leading professional, sign up on the Portal soon. Space is limited and your opportunity is rare.

For more information stop by the Communication Design Department in Tehama 205 or call 898-4048.

Archived under Information on August 20, 2007

Sustainability Research and Office Assistant Paid Position

The Institute for Sustainable Development is seeking a part-time paid student position in the areas of research and office administration. Contact Jillian Buckholz, Sustainability Coordinator, for more information at jbuckholz@csuchico.edu. Applications are due Sept. 4, 2007 and the position commences Sept. 10, 2007.

Archived under Opportunities on August 20, 2007

University Film Series: THE NAME OF THE ROSE hosted by Jed Wyrick, Sept. 4

UNIVERSITY FILM SERIES
Tuesdays at 7:30pm in the Little Theatre (Ayres 106)
$3 donation appreciated
898-4642
Sept. 4

The Name of the Rose (1986, France/Germany/Italy) 128 min. Directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud. Hosted by Jed Wyrick, chair, Religious Studies.*

Sean Connery, Christian Slater, and F. Murray Abraham star in this intriguing tale, based on the popular novel by Umberto Eco, about mysterious killings related to forbidden books during a period of the Inquisition.

*Part of the Humanities Center’s theme for this year—“The Book.”

Archived under Events on August 20, 2007

Glenn Hall Parking Lot is Being Renovated

In an effort to improve accessible parking at the Glenn Hall Parking Lot, the area is in the process of being renovated by Facilities Management & Services crews. Parking has been increased to 8 accessible stalls, and pavement slope problems and accessible paths are being corrected. Pervious concrete has been used instead of asphalt paving, and demolition materials have been recycled or reused to the fullest extent possible. This parking lot is scheduled to be reopened on Monday for the 1st day of classes.

Archived under Information on August 20, 2007

Geog 199: Bioneers Conference Course Offered

Geography 199: Bioneers Conference Course is available for registration for the Fall 2007 Semester.

The class will explore topics related to sustainability that are addressed at the Bioneers Conference, which will be held in San Rafael October 19-21, 2007. The Bioneers Conference will expose students to various speakers and panel discussions which address topics that promote practical environmental solutions and innovative social strategies for restoring the Earth and communities. Students will be expected to participate in class meetings and complete assignments, take an active role in the class and the conference, and make a presentation on the Bioneers Conference upon their return.

Conference fees are covered by enrolling in the class, but space is limited. Please contact Jillian Buckholz, Sustainability Coordinator and Instructor (jbuckholz@csuchico.edu) for more information or visit the Bioneers website.

Archived under Information on August 20, 2007

University Film Series: Indies Under Fire: The Battle for the American Bookstore

UNIVERSITY FILM SERIES
Tuesdays at 7:30pm in the Little Theatre (Ayres 106)
$3 donation appreciated
898-4642

Aug. 28
Indies Under Fire: The Battle for the American Bookstore (2006, U.S.A.) 57 min. Directed by Jacob Bricca. Documentary. Hosted by director of the Humanities Center Troy Jollimore, Philosophy.
This gripping documentary chronicles the devastating effect of giant book chains on the country’s independent bookstores. During the golden years of the independents, there were 5,200 members of the American Booksellers Association—today there are fewer than 3,000. To illustrate this erosion, the film focuses on several leading independent California bookstores, such as Printers, Inc., and Bookshop Santa Cruz, which had flourished for over twenty years. The film depicts their struggles to stay afloat.
Note: the 30-second sneak preview of Cinema Botanica (Pornography for Plants) by artist Jonathon Keats will air first and be hosted by J. Pouwels, Art and Art History. This film accompanies the artist’s installation opening Sep. 10, 2007, at the 1078 Gallery (820 Broadway, Chico).

Archived under Events on August 20, 2007

Fulbright U.S. Student Program Competition Opens

International Study or Research Grants and English Teaching Assistantships Now Available

Fulbright student grants aim to increase mutual understanding among nations through educational and cultural exchange while serving as a catalyst for long-term leadership development.

The U.S. Student Program awards approximately 1,300 grants annually, operating in over 140 countries worldwide. The English Teaching Assistantships are available to 26 countries. Fulbright full grants cover some tuition costs, funding for round-trip travel, maintenance for one academic year, and health coverage.

Applicants to the Fulbright U.S. Student Program must:
- be U.S. citizens to apply
- hold a Bachelor’s degree by the beginning of the grant
- in the creative/performing arts, four years professional training and/or experience meets basic eligibility requirement.
- professional applicants lacking a degree but with extensive professional study and/or experience in the field of their project may also be considered.

For more information, interested individuals should visit the Fulbright U.S. Student Program website. Students currently at CSU, Chico should contact their campus Fulbright Program Advisor, Tasha Dev, for more information. Applications must be submitted both electronically and in hard copy to Tasha Dev by the campus closing date of October 1, 2007.

Archived under Opportunities on August 20, 2007