News Release: Computer Science Students Compete in Programming 'Battle'

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nov. 16, 2007
CONTACT: Joe Wills
Tel: 530-898-4143

Computer Science Students Compete in Programming ‘Battle’

Three student teams of California State University, Chico computer programmers joined 73 other teams from 34 Western U.S. and Canadian universities last weekend for the regional competition of the Association for Computing Machinery International Collegiate Programming Contest.

The annual “Battle of the Brains” competition, sponsored by IBM, involves 6,069 university teams from 82 countries. Student teams are faced with 11 computer programming problems to solve within five hours.

While Stanford and UC Berkeley teams finished on top at the Palo Alto regional, CSU, Chico posted its second highest finish since entering the competition in 2000, with the “Wildcats Team A” coming in 23rd. The Chico team was second among CSU campuses, following San Jose State.

The complete news release is available online.

Archived under News on November 16, 2007

Active Minds - New Student Organization

Active Minds is a student-run mental health awareness, education, and advocacy organization on the college campus. The group is designed to utilize peer outreach to increase students’ awareness of mental health issues and symptoms of mental illness, provide information about available resources, encourage students to seek help as help is needed, and to serve as liaison between students and the mental health community.

Interested in becoming a member? Our next meeting will be Dec. 4 at 5pm in BMU 312. Help us gain awareness of an issue that touches all our lives.

For more information, contact us at activemindschico@gmail.com.

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on November 16, 2007

Humanities Center Tertulia: Steve Lewis, History, tour to Spain and Portugal, Dec. 6

Dr. Stephen E. Lewis, History
“Historic Spain and Portugal”
December 6, 2007
Humanities Center Friday Tertulia, 4-5:30pm, Trinity 100
898-4642

The College of Humanities and Fine Arts is sponsoring a tour for students, staff, faculty, and the community to Spain and Portugal, June 1-12, 2008. The faculty-in-residence is Professor Lewis, who earned his PhD from UC San Diego. His specialty is Latin American history, and he has done extensive research on Mexico. His association with Spain spans twenty years, first as a student and most recently as a visiting professor. It is possible for CSU, Chico students to earn 1-3 units through the Department of History.

This tertulia will introduce some of the highlights of the tour including Lisbon’s Ajuda Palace and Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Mérida’s Roman Amphitheatre and National Museum of Roman Art, Córdoba’s Mezquita, Granada’s Alhambra, El Greco’s Home and the Cathedral in Toledo, and the Prado, Royal Palace, and Reina Sofia in Madrid.

Archived under Events on November 15, 2007

Campus Wellness Center Presents De-stress Fest

The Campus Wellness Center presents De-stress Fest. Come relax and unwind during finals week.

FREE Massages, Stress Balls and Snacks
Mon., Dec. 3 and Wed., Dec. 5
10am - 2pm
Location: BMU Lobby

Don’t Let Stress Make You A Mess
Presented by Stephanie Chervinko, Ph.D
Tues., Dec. 4 4pm - 5pm
Location: MLIB 226

Ease Your Way into Finals with Yoga
Presented by Sabrina Fairchild, Kinesiology professor
Thurs., Dec. 6, 4pm - 5pm
Location: BMU 303

“For fast-acting relief, try slowing down.” ~Lily Tomlin

Have questions? Please come by MLIB 141 or contact The Campus Wellness Center, 898-4697.

Archived under Events on November 15, 2007

Join Israeli Folk Legend Chava Albertstein in a Night of Music and Stories, Dec. 5

Don’t miss a great cultural experience.

Come see Chava Alberstein at Laxson Auditorium on Dec. 5, 2007 at 7:30pm, courtesy of Chico Performances.

Performing a soulful blend of traditional folk and pop music, Israel’s Chava Alberstein has nearly 50 recordings and numerous gold and platinum records. Alberstein speaks for a people, a culture, a country. From songs of love, peace, and oppression, to melancholy tunes about loss and poverty, Alberstein’s music is laden with the bittersweet tension between the national and universal. She is a performer who breaks boundaries with her message and unifies listeners with her spirit.

Tickets are $18 Adult, $16 Senior, $14 Student/Child and are available at the University Box Office, 2nd and Normal Streets, 898-6333.

For more information please visit the web site.

Archived under Events on November 15, 2007

North State Symphony to Perform Mahler's Monumental Second Symphony, Nov. 17 & 18

The North State Symphony, joined by two guest soloists and choral ensembles from Chico and Redding, will perform Gustav Mahler’s monumental “Second Symphony.”

Performances take place Saturday, Nov. 17 at 7:30pm at Redding’s Cascade Theatre and Sunday, Nov. 18 at 2pm at Chico’s Laxson Auditorium.

Mahler was inspired by Beethoven in writing his “Second Symphony.” Like Beethoven’s “Ninth Symphony,” Mahler’s Second has a large chorus, which sings with the orchestra in the work’s finale.

Joining the North State Symphony will be the CSU, Chico University Choir, conducted by David Scholz, the Shasta College Community Chorale, and the Simpson University Chorus. Also performing are two professional vocal soloists, Elizabeth Madsen Bradford and Joyce Parry Moore.

Tickets for the Chico concert are available at the University Box Office, x6333.

Archived under Events on November 15, 2007

Art and Poetry Submissions Needed for the Erotic Art Show

It’s not too late! Submit your Artwork and/or poetry to be in the 13th annual Erotic Art Show. Submissions can be brought to the AS Women’s Center in BMU 002. The theme this year is: “What’s your Aphrodisiac?” The theme is meant to be a guideline but all interpretations of erotic are welcomed. The deadline for submissions is the Dec. 3.

The Art Show will be hosted by The Crux Artist Collective 1421 Park Avenue www.cruxarts.com with an opening on Friday, Dec. 7 at 7pm. This will be a night of entertainment and refreshments. For more information contact Jessica or Kelly (530) 899-7954 or come by the Women’s Center in BMU 002.

Archived under Information on November 15, 2007

Youssou N'Dour and the Super Etoile de Dakar play African pop music, Nov. 29

Chico Performances is proud to present Africa’s pop superstar Youssou N’Dour and the Super Etoile de Dakar on Thursday, November 29, 2007, in Laxson Auditorium.

Youssou N’Dour and his band play modern Senegalese music, known in the Wolof language as mbalax [“Umm-Bah-Laakh”]. Mbalax is an enchanting blend of Senegal’s traditional percussion and griot singing combined with Afro-Cuban and indigenous dance flavors. N’Dour has garnered much attention in the United States, including nods from Peter Gabriel, Sting, and Wyclef Jean. The Los Angeles Times noted that N’dour’s music was “the finest example of the meeting of African and Western music: wholesome, urgent and thoughtful.”

Tickets are $30 Premium, $25 Adult, $23 Senior, $20 Student/Child and are available at the University Box Office, and located at 2nd and Normal Streets, (530) 898-6333.

Archived under Events on November 15, 2007

CAVE Student Leader Positions Now Available

Are you a motivated student searching for a way to gain valuable experience? Do you enjoy working in an office of diverse personalities while gaining valuable leadership skills applicable to a variety of job settings? Well then CAVE is the place for you.

We are currently accepting applications for Coordinator & Group Leader positions for many of the 22 different programs we offer. CAVE staff members are responsible for interviewing, screening, and supervising large numbers of volunteers. In addition to receiving significant leadership experience staff members receive 3 units of credit, attend a retreat before the start of the spring semester, a banquet at the end of the semester, & also make lasting friendships with some of the 70+ fellow staff members.

You can pick up your application today in BMU 309. Hurry, applications are due Nov. 14. Have questions? Call 898-5817 for more info.

Archived under Opportunities on November 15, 2007

Student Panel on Religion to be held Nov. 28

On Wed., Nov. 28 the CSU, Chico Religious Studies Society will be holding a Student Panel on Religion in Ayers 106 from 5pm - 7pm.

This event will comprise a panel of students from a variety of religions to discuss their beliefs and explain how their religious tradition speaks to their lives in the modern world.

This event is free and open to the public and is meant to encourage discussion about how religion functions in modern society and in our own community.

The Religious Studies Society is currently gathering students for the panel and encourages students of any or of no religious persuasion to participate in this event.

If you are interested in being a panel member please contact Heather Coons (RSS President) no later than Wed., Nov. 21. Please make sure to include your name (first and last), major, class year, religion, and phone number in your email. Those selected for the panel will be notified by Mon., Nov. 26. Students can also request a copy of the questions (by email) that might be asked of the panelists.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please contact Heather Coons at hcoons1@mail.csuchico.edu.

Archived under Events on November 15, 2007

CAVE Alternative Spring Break Program Accepting Applications

Accepting Applications for Community Action Volunteers in Education (CAVE) Alternative Spring Break program (ASB)

The ASB program is about targeting specific needs outside of our community to bring awareness back home.

Washington DC Trip Spring ‘08: Volunteers will work with the homeless population and volunteer at homeless shelters and feeding programs.

National Park Trip Spring ‘08: Volunteers will spend one week in California at a National Park restoring wilderness area, maintaining trails, cleaning up sites, repairing campsites, and removing non-native plants.

For more information or to receive an application visit the CAVE office (BMU 309) or visit our web site (898-5817).

Archived under Opportunities on November 15, 2007

University's Needy Children Program Can Still Use Your Help

University’s Needy Children Program - We still need your help. For those of you that haven’t adopted a family yet and would still like to participate I could use your help. If your department is small, maybe you can try finding another small department that would like to help you. Student Clubs can be involved as well.

We have five more families waiting to be adopted (some with one child). Please call Dana Francis at 898-4723 and I will give you the details - call ASAP so you can get your family before the big shopping days start. Thank you for your support.

Archived under Information on November 15, 2007

Kindergarten Faire, Nov. 29

The Associated Students Children’s Center Child Development Laboratory at California State University, 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: Thurs., Nov. 29, 2007, 5:30 pm
Location: Bell Memorial Union (BMU) Auditorium, California State University, Chico
Cost: Free
Contact Person: Stephanie Williams 898-5865

Archived under Events on November 15, 2007

EGSC Fall Symposium, Nov. 29

EGSC, The English Graduate Student Council, would like to invite you to our Fall Symposium on Nov. 29, entitled “A Second Look at Secondary Characters.” The Fall Symposium showcases the work of English graduate students from CSU, Chico and across the nation.

Our keynote address, “A Heart More Ugly Than Her Face,” by Dr. John Traver will start at 6:30pm in the Performing Arts Center, Room 132 and sessions will run until 9:15pm.

Archived under Events on November 15, 2007

Conversations on Diversity: There are None So Blind as Those Who Refuse to See, Dec. 5

Facilitated by Dr. Sherrow Pinder, Professor of Political Science

People often claim they just don’t notice a person’s race and sex. Is this really possible? Is it even desirable? In what ways does claiming such blindness protect existing biases and beliefs about race, sex, gender, and sexuality? This Conversation on Diversity will explore the consequences of claiming we don’t see identities as well as include discussion about why people might take such a stance. Bring your lunch and join us!

Join us Wed., Dec. 5, at noon in BMU 210; contact Tray Robinson at 4764 for additional information.

Archived under Events on November 15, 2007

News Release: Skye 'The P.E. Guy' Concludes Cross-Country Trek; Visits Children's Storefront School in Harlem

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nov. 16, 2007
CONTACT: Joe Wills
Tel: 530-898-4143

Skye ‘The P.E. Guy’ Concludes Cross-Country Trek; Visits Children’s Storefront School in Harlem

California State University, Chico graduate student Skye “The P.E. Guy” Dunn is in New York City as he concludes a six-month, coast-to-coast walk/bike/skate trek advocating healthy and high-quality physical education as an answer to the nation’s obesity problem.

Dunn and his crew of four took a dip in the Pacific Ocean June 4 in San Francisco to begin the trek to the Atlantic Ocean, which they plan to reach tomorrow, Nov. 16. On route, they visited P.E. classes, interviewed principals and talked to people about their physical education experiences as Dunn promoted quality physical education as a crucial part of the solution to the nation’s obesity problem.

To demonstrate his commitment to physical education and fitness, Dunn biked, walked, skated or skateboarded the entire way.

The complete news release is available online.

Archived under News on November 15, 2007

The On-Campus Residence Halls will Close Nov. 16

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. 16, 2007. 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 Friday, Nov. 9. Students were given notice of this process in letter form a week ago. If you have any questions, please contact University Housing and Food Service at x6325.

Archived under Information on November 15, 2007

Campus Notice: Celebration of Life for John Long, Dec. 9

On Sunday, Dec. 9, at 1 p.m, there will be a Celebration of Life for John Long, a long-time chair of the Department of Communication Design who died Oct. 14. The service will be held in the Performing Arts Center 134 (Ruth Rowland Taylor Theater).

The service will be followed with a reception in PAC 132.

Archived under News on November 15, 2007

News Release: Chico State Animation Students Bring Home Top Awards Again

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nov. 15, 2007
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260
Clarke Steinback, Applied Computer Graphics
530-898-5418

Chico State Animation Students Bring Home Top Awards Again

Students from Clarke Steinback’s video game development class at California State University, Chico, brought home the top award for Best Interactive Media at the CSU Media Arts Festival, held at CSU, Channel Islands Nov. 3. This is a competition among the 23 CSU campuses.

The interactive media that won first place was a video game, “Stalks,” created by students Nathan Harling, Chris Funk, Todd Brown and Josiah Koons.

CSU, Chico student Kentaro Nagase won third place in the Animation category with his piece, “Orgel.” Nagase produced his animation as part of his master’s project working with instructor Rick Vertolli.

The complete news release is available online.

Archived under News on November 15, 2007

Upward Bound Projects Tutor/Advisor Positions

Duties: Under the supervision of the Academic Coordinator, Tutors/Advisors will assist in the operation and implementation of the academic services component for high school students participating in the CSU, Chico Upward Bound Projects.

Qualifications: Demonstrates knowledge and ability to direct and motivate non-traditional high school students. Strong academic background and guidance experience is preferred.

Availability: Monday-Friday from 7am to approximately 4pm. Personal vehicle is desirable to travel to designated high schools. Mileage will be reimbursed.

• Mandatory weekly staff meetings and office hours are TBA.
• Mandatory training date will be the week of January 28, 2008.

Requirements:
• Copy of California Driver License, proof of insurance and a DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) driving record printout are required with the application.
• A background check will be performed prior to final approval of employment.
• If applying as a student, unofficial transcripts are required with the application.

Compensation: $8.18 per hour to start as of January 1, 2008.

Application Procedure: Applications may be obtained from Upward Bound, Siskiyou Hall, Room 102, CSU, Chico, Chico, CA 95929-0712. For more information call (530) 898-5181. (Tentative starting date January 28, 2008).

Archived under Opportunities on November 14, 2007

KCSCradio.com Campus and Community Information

Did you know … KCSCradio.com gives you up-to-date information on what’s happening on your campus and in your community? Whether it’s an on-campus event or a show at a local venue, KCSCradio.com has got you covered. Listen in at www.kcscradio.com or on iTunes Radio under “Eclectic.”

Archived under Information on November 14, 2007

University Film Series: Wai-hung Wong hosts IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE, Dec. 4

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

Dec. 4
In the Mood for Love (2000, Hong Kong) 94 min. Directed by Wong Kar-Wai. Hosted by Wai-hung Wong, Department of Philosophy and Humanities Center Board. Co-sponsored by the A.S. Committee on Arts and Lectures
Chow (Tony Leung) and Li-zhen (Maggie Cheung) become more than friends when they realize their spouses are having an affair. Modish costumes, lavish sets, and rich moody lighting set the tone for this stylish drama that takes place in Hong Kong in the ’60s. From critic Duncan Shepherd: “…it is a major movie, a perfect match of subject and style. The camera, for openers, is always squeezing into tight, narrow, cramped spaces, taking people as it finds them, with a Degas-like randomness and informality: people caught in their surroundings, from disadvantageous angles, at odd moments, not people in a conveniently cleared-out space, in front of a docile backdrop, in positions of total domination, like your average movie stars. They are often only partially seen—from behind, in three-quarters profile, through forests of obstruction, or are seen only in passing, as if from the corner of the eye.”

Archived under Events on November 14, 2007

CSU Chico's Pride/Safezone LGBTQ Meeting

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.

Pride meets every Wednesday in BMU 312 at 6pm.

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

Contact: aspride@csuchico.edu

• All emails are sent with your privacy in mind, so your email address will not be revealed to other members on our mailing list.

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

Chico Idol Finale, Dec. 7

AS Late Night is proud to present Chico Idol Finale on Friday, Dec. 7, 2007. Doors open at 7:30pm. The Show will begin at 8pm.

Come watch as the Top 5 contenders for Chico Idol fight to become the Ultimate Idol. You will not want to miss this. These are the best singers that came out in the preliminary rounds and won over the audience and the judges. The Finale will be held in the BMU Auditorium at CSU, Chico at 8pm on Dec. 7, 2007.

For more information on Chico Idol and all other AS Late Night events visit the web site or call (530)898-4172

Archived under Events on November 14, 2007

Ireland's Tomaseen Foley Brings an Authentic Celtic Christmas Celebration to CSU, Chico

Experience a piece of an authentic Irish Christmas with Tomaseen Foley’s A Celtic Christmas on Dec. 2 at 7:30pm, presented by Chico Performances.

Come enjoy the night before Christmas in an Irish farmhouse, where neighbors have gathered to celebrate with the laughter of their stories, the joy of their music, and the exuberance of their traditional dances. A Celtic Christmas is a remembrance of a way of life that is no longer with us, where ordinary Irish men and women celebrated the holidays with jigs, reels and hornpipes, the rafters rang with the traditional music of the fiddle, bodhran, tin whistle, and uilleann pipes, and stories were told around the roaring fire. Perfect holiday entertainment for the whole family.

Cost/ Tickets: $25 Premium, $20 Adult, $18 Senior, $16 Student/Child tickets available at the University Box Office, 898-6333, 2nd & Normal Streets

For additional information please visit the web site.

Archived under Events on November 13, 2007

Volunteer Opportunities: Greendance Film Festival

Looking for a volunteer opportunity? Your help is needed to help organize the Greendance Film Festival that will take place within the Chico community the last week in February. If you are interested in being involved come to Selvester’s Café on Nov. 16 from 2pm - 3pm. Meetings will occur weekly at this time and location, for more information contact Jillian at jbuckholz@csuchico.edu.

Archived under Opportunities on November 13, 2007

Volunteer Opportunity

Looking for a volunteer opportunity? Your help is needed to help organize Focus the Nation (focusthenation.org) that will take place within the Chico community January 31, 2008. If you are interested in being involved come to BMU 307 every Monday from 4pm - 5pm. Meetings will occur weekly at this time and location, for more information contact Jillian at jbuckholz@csuchico.edu

Archived under Opportunities on November 13, 2007