Humanities Center Gallery: Reception for Michelle Davis and Eric Richter, Feb. 7

Now through Feb. 28, 2008
Books: Wall Sculptures by Michelle Davis*
and
Wunderkammer: Natural Curiosities by Eric Richter
Humanities Center Gallery
Trinity Hall, CSU Chico
M-F 8am - 5pm
Thurs., Feb. 7, Reception, 5pm - 7pm (artist’s talk at 6pm)

Department of Art associate faculty Michelle Davis photographs books and creates sculptural wall pieces that objectify what she describes as “book lust.” Davis graduated in 1985 from CSU, Chico, with a split emphasis in studio art and art history. Her work at a photography gallery in Los Angeles led to her earning an MFA in photography from the San Francisco Art Institute in 2000. Davis has since relocated to Chico where she continues to work in several different photographic media.

Eric Richter earned two BS degrees at Cal Poly, Pomona, one in horticulture in 1981 and the other in landscape architecture in 1991. “Wunderkammer,” he writes, “is exploring a personal fascination with nature: the native and exotic, the strange and familiar.” Richter’s paintings are inspired by European cabinets of curiosities, collections of the bizarre and beautiful gathered from around the world for study, classification, and entertainment.

For further information, call 898-4642.

*The Humanities Center’s theme for this year is “The Book.”

Archived under Events on February 1, 2008

Rent Party, in Celebration of Black History Month, Feb. 2

The Black Faculty and Staff Association invite you to attend the Harlem Renaissance Rent Party, Sat., Feb. 2, 6pm - 9pm, on Harlen Adams Stage.

What’s a Rent Party? Well, that’s how some Harlemites in the 1920s and 1930s paid their rent. The host would hire a musician, and cook some food, and with the proceeds from the cover charge and the food and beverage sales, she or he would make enough money to pay the rent.

The Harlem Renaissance Rent Party recreates this tradition—except, this is a costume party. You can be anyone at all; however, the person you portray must have been alive sometime between Jan. 1, 1919 and Dec. 31, 1929. Period clothing of the 1920s is welcome and encouraged. Please join us for an evening of entertainment, food, and fun as we travel back in time to the Harlem Renaissance. Suggested donation is $5.00.

This event is being co-sponsored by the Cross Cultural Leadership Center.

For more information please contact Dr. Tracy Butts at x5151 or Tray Robinson at x4764.

Archived under Events on February 1, 2008

CAVE is Accepting Volunteer Applications for Over 20 Community Service Programs until Feb. 20

Please drop by the CAVE office in BMU Room 309 to explore all the options available to you.

Our programs focus on a wide variety of populations - we have something for everyone. Here are some important benefits to consider:

1) hands-on experience is a great way to supplement your academic learning
2) community service experience looks great on a resume
3) networking can provide potential employment
4) university credit is available.

Please don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to engage in co-curricular learning while contributing something worthwhile to our community.

We look forward to having you come by to check-out the many great programs at CAVE. We are located in BMU Room 309 and can be reached at 898-5817. More information is available on the web site.

Archived under Opportunities on February 1, 2008

Chico Historian 2006 Submissions

The Chico Historian is accepting submissions of historical articles and book reviews for publication in our upcoming edition. Please submit papers electronically to trevorhaagenson@hotmail.com. The subject line should read “Chico Historian” and the file should be saved as a word document with the title as the authors name preceded by the letters “CH” (CHtrevorhaagenson.doc). Contact Trevor Haagenson with any questions. The deadline is Feb. 20.

The Chico Historian has been published by CSU, Chico history students since 1990.

Archived under Information on February 1, 2008

CSU, Chico Warehouse Live Auction

The Office of Property Management at California State University, Chico, would like to invite you to view our surplus property. Items include desks, filing cabinets, bookshelves, electronics, chairs, tables, and much much more.

These items are cash only and payable at the time of purchase. Viewing hours are 11am to 12 noon, with the auction beginning at 12:10pm to 3pm on Tues., Feb. 19, 2008, located at the Warehouse, 810 Oak Street, Suite 100, Chico.

At the time of purchase, you must provide a vehicle to take all items selected by 3pm. Items will not be held for later removal.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give the Office of Property Management a call at 898-6559.

Please share this information with your student assistants, your family and friends.We look forward to seeing you at the Auction.

Archived under Information on February 1, 2008

News Release: 'The Cause' Wins Jack Rawlins Environmental Prize

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jan. 31, 2008
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260

‘The Cause’ Wins Jack Rawlins Environmental Prize

A student group that lives and works together to promote sustainable lifestyles received the $6,000 Jack Rawlins 2007 Environmental Prize.

Max Kee is a co-founder of the group that lives together in a house on West 4th Ave. in Chico, where they are striving to live a sustainable lifestyle and educate others in the process. Their efforts include growing a backyard garden, building a greenhouse where they produce starter plants for others, composting their vegetable food scraps, and adapting recycled materials for gardening, furniture and art.

The group works to reduce waste by buying foods in bulk, filling old containers with fresh food from Chico Natural Foods, and using reusable Chico-Bags exclusively. They are conscious consumers who consider packaging, materials, and how far a product is shipped as part of their purchasing decisions.

The complete news release is available online.

Archived under News on January 31, 2008

News Release: Chico State Students Work to Rebuild New Orleans

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jan. 31, 2008
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260
Terry Battle
530-898-4898

Chico State Students Work to Rebuild New Orleans

During the third week in January, 115 students, faculty and staff from California State University, Chico traveled to the New Orleans area to spend five days rebuilding houses devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. This was the third trip to New Orleans for the “Rebuild New Orleans” project, and the trip with the largest number of volunteers.

The College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management (ECC) sponsored the program. Advisor Terry Battle, from ECC, accompanied the group, as did staff member Ben Duarte and faculty members James O’Bannon, Mark Maybee, David Shirah, Michelle Morris and Dale Lee.

“The devastation Hurricane Katrina had caused to the communities was apparent to the students as we drove to Camp Hope, an old school used as a hostel-like lodge for volunteer workers,” said Battle. “Forty students were bundled in three classrooms. They worked for the next five days from dusk until dawn in an effort to bring life back to the New Orleans area.”

The complete news release is available online.

Archived under News on January 31, 2008

Audio Engineering Society Event, Feb. 8 and 9

Former AES President Ron Streicher will be returning to California State University, Chico as a guest speaker on Feb. 8 and 9.

On Friday, Feb. 8, 1pm, Performing Arts Center room 204
Ron’s lecture topics will be “Microphones: the Physics, the Metaphysics, and the Philosophy” followed by “A Critical Listening Experiment: A-B Comparison”, which is a mind-and-ear-opening demonstration of comparative listening evaluations.

The microphone lecture will be a practical and philosophical study of how the recording process begins: the criteria that influence and determine how a recording should be made; the art and science of the recording process; monitoring concerns, etc.

On Sat., Feb. 9, 12pm, Performing Arts Center room 135
Live “Hands-On” Recording Workshop featuring a CSU, Chico student jazz quintet.

This session will involve the participants in all aspects of the recording process: determining the manner of the recording; selection of microphones and other equipment; setup of the recording venue; microphone rigging and placement; cable management; signal flow and the recording process; proper logsheets and other documentation; striking the session; etc.

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on January 31, 2008

CSU, Chico Paintball Club Looking for New Members

The CSU, Chico Paintball Club is looking for new members. There will be a booth/table set-up near the breeze-way Feb. 4-8. Anyone interested in joining should stop by and sign up. Or they can email Alex Barton at abarton1@mail.csuchico.edu. To get more information on the club please visit http://www.myspace.com/csupaintballclub.

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on January 31, 2008

Green Campus Meeting

Green Campus will be holding their first meeting on Friday from 11-12 in BMU 301. We offer 1-3 unit project oriented internships, so come on by.

For more information please contact Amelia Gulling at 898-5676 or at greencampuschico@sbcglobal.net.

More information is available online.

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on January 31, 2008

Sustainability Internships (paid positions too)

The Associated Students Sustainability Program is recruiting interns and volunteers for the following projects or committees in spring 2008:

Sustainability Project Coordinator
RecycleMania Recycling Contest Organizer
Sustainability Fieldtrip Coordinator
Green Building Workshop Organizer
Grant Writer
Recycle Week Organizer
Compost & Garden Assistant
Sustainability Assessments Coordinator
“Take It Back” campaign for recovery of CFLs
“Take Back The Tap” campaign on water issues
Zero Waste Task Force member
Green Greeks Outreach Coordinator
Researcher

Interns will be expected to take the lead on a project or committee, while volunteers will have the opportunity to help with a variety of projects. Academic credit available for both interns and volunteers. Applications will be accepted until Feb. 8 but paid positions will be filled as soon as qualified applicants can be found. Applications are available in BMU 301. For more information, call Robyn DiFalco at 898-5033 or email rdifalco@csuchico.edu.

Archived under Opportunities on January 31, 2008

KCSCradio.com seeks DJs and Web Intern

Student owned and operated Internet radio station, KCSCradio.com, seeks a few new DJs and a Web intern for the spring semester. If you love music and are interested in learning about new and independent music attend one of our informational meetings. Wed., Feb. 6 at 10am in THMA 348 or Thurs., Feb. 7 at 5 p.m. in THMA 348. The station staff also needs help maintaining and programming the Web site. Knowledge in PHP, MySQL, HTML and CSS are a must.

KCSCradio.com broadcasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The station was nominated for a College Music Journal award in the fall and will be featured on XM Radio in late February. For more information e-mail station general manager, Karla Hernandez.

Archived under Opportunities on January 31, 2008

The 11th Annual International Guitar Festival comes to Chico on Feb. 8

On Friday, Feb. 8 at 7:30pm as Chico Performances and KCHO/KFPR will present the 11th annual International Guitar Festival. Take a journey from the pulsating city of Rio de Janeiro to the jungles of the Amazon and back again, as Odair and Sergio Assad perform their personal style of Brazilian guitar. The Assad Brothers are the world’s pre-eminent guitar duo, performing wide-ranging music from classical Bach to fiery Django Reinhardt. The Brazilian Guitar Festival also includes acoustic jazz guitar master Romero Lubambo; guitar, percussion/vocalist Celso Machado; and their own remarkable sister, guitar/vocalist Badi Assad.

This concert is a benefit for Northstate Public Radio KCHO and KFPR.

Tickets are $25 Premium, $20 Adult, $18 Senior, and $16 Student/Child, information on tickets and the performance is available at the web site or by calling (530) 898-6333

Archived under Events on January 30, 2008

Undergraduate Research Opportunities for S08

Are you an undergraduate student working on a special student-designed project who can use some financial support this semester or over the summer?

The Undergraduate Awards for Research & Creativity are an exceptional and unique opportunity for students to create their own projects under the guidance of a faculty mentor. To qualify, students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or above.

Interested students are encouraged to attend one of two information sessions: Tues., Feb. 5, 5pm - 6pm, or Wed., Feb. 6, noon-1pm, KNDL 207.

- Up to ten summer stipends of $2,000 each are available to undergraduates (including graduating seniors) in all majors. Application deadline: Friday, Feb. 29.

- Up to five summer stipends of $3,500 each are available to undergraduates (including graduating seniors) in Chemistry/Environmental Science. Application deadline: Tues., April 1.

- We will also discuss Spring 2008 $500 grant opportunities for all majors. Application deadline: Mon., Feb. 18.

Unable to attend a meeting? Want to see an application? Visit the web site.

Applications are also available at the Honors Program office, OCNL 236, 898-5683.

Archived under Opportunities on January 30, 2008

Women's Center: 10th Year Anniversary Performances of "The VAGINA Monologues!"

It’s the 10th year anniversary of Eve Ensler’s, “The Vagina Monologues!” Come and enjoy an empowering night of creative collaboration aimed at raising awareness and money to end world-wide violence against women.

Feb. 29, 7:30pm & March 1 @ 2pm & 7:30pm
Performs at the BMU Auditorium, CSU, Chico Campus

Tickets can be purchased at the University Box Office.

For more information email vaginachico@gmail.com.

Archived under Events on January 30, 2008

Women's Center: Documentary Viewing: Eve Ensler's "V-DAY: Until the Violence Stops"

Documentary Viewing: Eve Ensler’s “V-DAY: Until the Violence Stops”

Do you like “The Vagina Monologues?” Want to learn more about the V-Day Movement? Please join us for a special Valentine’s Day screening of Eve Ensler’s documentary: “V-DAY: Until the Violence Stops.”

V-Day is a global movement to stop violence against women and girls. V-Day is a catalyst that promotes creative events to increase awareness, raise money and revitalize the spirit of existing anti-violence organizations. V-Day generates broader attention for the fight to stop violence against women and girls, including rape, battery, incest, female genital mutilation and sexual slavery. The “V” in V-Day stands for valentine, victory, and vagina.

Thurs., Feb. 14 @ 7pm
Ayers 120, $3 Suggested Donation

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on January 30, 2008

Join the Council of Graduate Student (COGS)

Join the Council of Graduate Students (COGS) board as an executive member. It does not matter if you are new to the graduate program, mid-way, or in your last semester, your input and experience are highly valued by the Council of Graduate Students. If you think you would be interested in serving on the Executive Board please contact us or attend one of our scheduled monthly meetings.

Executive Board Meetings: BMU 302 @ 3pm
Feb. 13, 2008
March 12, 2008
April 9, 2008
April 30, 2008

For more information, contact the Council of Graduate Students (COGS) at councilgs@csuchico.edu.

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on January 30, 2008

Council of Graduate Students (COGS) Presentation

“Ways and Means of Applying to Graduate and Doctoral Program” sponsored by the Council of Graduate Students.

Need help with applying to graduate school?

Want to access information for your application process?

Do you know how to use or write your letter of intent?

Want to learn more about resources to help you find a masters or doctoral program that suites you?

If you answered YES to any of these questions or if you have other questions, you should attend the workshop on “Ways and Means of Applying to Graduate and Doctoral Program”.”

Tues., Feb. 19, 2008 at 3pm in BMU 314.

This workshop is appropriate for graduate students in any discipline and will assist students in finding the resources needed to apply to graduate schools.

Archived under Opportunities on January 30, 2008

Comedic All-Male Ballet Troupe, Les Ballet Trockadero de Monte Carlo, Feb. 5

Enjoy the best of comedic ballet with world-renowned all-male ballet troupe: Les Ballet Trockadero de Monte Carlo, brought to you by Chico Performances, at 7:30pm, Feb. 5 at Laxson Auditorium.

Dancing the fine line between high art and high camp, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo has delighted audiences around the world by parodying classical works from Swan Lake to Giselle and the choreography of Isadora Duncan, George Balanchine and Martha Graham.

The Trockaderos, an all-male company of professional ballet dancers, offer buoyant and hilarious evenings for young and old by combining a loving knowledge of dance with a wicked comedic sensibility. The humorous sight of male bodies delicately balancing in toe shoes as swans, sylphs, and water sprites - the gleeful leaps, poses and plunges - delight, amuse, and serve the Trockaderos’ original purpose: to bring the pleasure of dance to the widest possible audience.

Tickets are: $25 Premium, $20 Adult, $16 Senior, $14 Student/Child, for more information please visit the web site or call (530) 898-6333

Archived under Events on January 30, 2008

Greendance Film Festival, Volunteer

Friday, Feb. 1 will mark the first Greendance Film Festival volunteer meeting this semester. The meeting will be held in Selvester’s Café from 2pm - 3pm. Meetings will continue each Friday through February at this time and location. Don’t miss this fun opportunity to help “behind the scenes” at the festival. Contact Jillian for more information, jbuckholz@csuchico.edu.

Archived under Opportunities on January 30, 2008

E-ARC is Looking for Interns - Offering 1-3 Units

The Environmental Action and Resource Center is looking for 1-3 unit interns. Get involved with CSU, Chico’s environmental library and learn about environmental and social issues. We are looking for fun, enthusiastic students who are interested in education, outreach, campus events, and making a difference. Help staff plan events for Earth Month, bring speakers to campus, community clean-ups and group hikes. The possibilities are endless. Drop by the E-ARC office in BMU 301 and ask for an internship application.

Be the change you wish to see in the world.

Archived under Opportunities on January 30, 2008

KINE 295 Disability and Physical Activity in Media

There is a great new class being offered; maybe it fits perfectly into your schedule. A fun class and a good G.P.A. booster, what more could you want?

KINE 295 (3.0 units)
Disability and Physical Activity in Media
Tuesdays 5pm - 7:50pm
SGYM 101

Come watch movies and explore the world of disability in physical activity. This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to learn about disability in film and physical activity. Moreover, the experience will provide students an in-depth look into the portrayal of individuals with disabilities in film and media and how this does or does not coincide with societal views and values, education, physical education, politics, individual and group behavior. Perceptions and personal views regarding individuals with disability and their inclusion and/or segregation in society will be explored through the visual arts.

Archived under Opportunities on January 30, 2008

Australia's Musical Sensation, The Ten Tenors, Coming to CSU, Chico, Courtesy of Chico Performances

Australia’s most debonair (and good looking) musical export, The Ten Tenors, deliver a dynamic mix of vocal power—ranging from high-tone opera, to jazz, to modern and classic pop. With an unmistakable charm and camaraderie, they showcase their vocal prowess in opera, pop, rock, and more. Tackling everything from arias to ABBA, their unique style is an unparalleled fusion of artistry, musicianship, and comedy. Think “El Divo” times two and a half.

Don’t miss this night full of your favorite hits performed by ten talented musicians Thurs., Feb. 7 at 7:30pm in Laxson Auditorium.

Tickets are: $25 Premium, $20 Adult/Senior, $16 Student/Child

For more information please visit the web site or call (530) 898-6333

Archived under Events on January 30, 2008

Active Minds Meeting, Feb. 5

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.

We are always looking for new members. Our next meeting will be Tues., Feb. 5 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 January 30, 2008

Upward Bound Task Team Internships Available for Summer 2008

The Upward Bound Projects, a Federally Funded TRiO Program, is a year round program for motivated students with academic potential who want to continue their education after high school.

Duties include the following:
· Knowledge of and ability to direct and motivate non-traditional high school students.
· Demonstration of organization and mentoring skills.
· Ability to supervise adolescents and to assure their safety and well-being.
· Ability to implement the specific goals of the project as assigned.
· Participant instruction and monitoring.
· Compliance with the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and other applicable regulations particularly in the area of safe work practices.
· Student advisement; requisite paperwork and final report.
· Hours are 1pm to 4:30pm Monday through Thursday, June 16 through July 24, 2008.

WAGES: $715 Stipend and internship units.

Please email Tlb@exchange.csuchico.edu to obtain a complete job description or stop by the office.

Applications can be obtained from the Upward Bound Office located in Siskiyou Hall, Room 102, CSU, Chico, Chico CA 95929-0712. Out of area applicants may call (530) 898-5181 to request an application.

Archived under Opportunities on January 30, 2008

Spring Intramural Sport Sign-Ups Have Started

Intramural Sports:

Sport Roster & Deposit Due Play Begins
Indoor Soccer 2/15 2/24
Basketball 2/19 2/25
Softball 3/10 3/24

Come into the Recreational Sports Office or go the web site to sign up. If you have any questions call 898-5170 or email Recsports@csuchico.edu

Be part of the action.

Archived under Information on January 30, 2008

TurningPoint Clickers Student Appreciation Day: Feb. 4 in BMU

There is an exciting event for students who are using TurningPoint Clickers this semester. It is happening in the BMU auditorium on Mon., Feb. 4 from 11:30am - noon and 12:30pm - 1pm. (Choose your time.)

TurningPoint is sponsoring a Student Appreciation Day. This event will have catered food and great prize giveaways! Bring your clicker as admission.

Some of the prizes are: Gift cards, iPods, and a 4-night Mexican Baja cruise. How fun! Students need to show up with their clickers to register for the drawing of prizes. Students need not be present to win, but you must bring your clicker. Grand prize drawing will be made at 1pm.

Look for colorful posters on bulletin boards around campus.

Archived under Events on January 30, 2008

CSU, Chico Fencing Club Meeting

Drop by and learn more about this exciting Olympic sport. CSU, Chico’s Fencing Club will meet Feb. 7 at 6:30pm in the BMU, downstairs at Common Grounds.

Semester activities include: learn how to fence, tournaments and how to enjoy watching this year’s Olympics in Beijing.

For additional information: myfencing@sbcglobal.net.

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on January 30, 2008

CSU, Chico's 22nd Annual Student Research Competition, Feb. 18

The CSU, Chico Student Research Competition will be held on Mon., Feb. 18. This event offers students an opportunity to gain valuable experience in presenting their work in an enriching academic program.

Faculty are asked to encourage the participation of undergraduate and graduate students, as well as alumni/alumnae who received their degrees in spring, summer, or fall of 2007.

For detailed information on applications and required paperwork for the local competition please refer to our web site or visit The School of Graduate, International, and Interdisciplinary Studies located in Tehama Hall, Room 209.

Local Competition Deadline: Please submit all required paperwork to The School of Graduate and International Programs at Tehama Hall, Room 209 no later than Mon., Feb. 4.

Archived under Opportunities on January 30, 2008

2008 Chico State Interior Design - Lighting Design Competition - Call for Entries

Judged by industry professionals - $5 entry fee per submission - $200 cash prizes - entries due Feb. 29, 2008.

• Create an energy efficient and/or eco-friendly luminaire (floor lamp, wall sconce, pendant light, ceiling fixture, table lamp, or other design only limited by your imagination).

• Submit entry as an illustration or rendering, a model, or as an actual fixture. All entries must include a written description of design choices.

• Visit the web site or email chicostateid@gmail.com for more information and to download the entry form.

Archived under Information on January 30, 2008

Tour Historic Spain and Portugal, June 1-12

The tour includes three nights in Lisbon, one in Córdoba, two in Granada, one in Toledo, and three in Madrid. The faculty-in-residence is history professor Dr. Stephen E. Lewis, whose specialty is Latin American history. His association with Spain spans twenty years, first as a student and most recently as a visiting professor. CSU, Chico students can earn 1-3 history units.

The $3750 package includes round-trip airfare from San Francisco, airport fees, transfers, 3-4 diamond hotels, buffet breakfast daily and five dinners; comprehensive sightseeing tours in Lisbon, Mérida, Córdoba, Toledo, and Madrid and entrance fees to a dozen sites of historical and cultural interest, including Lisbon’s Ajuda Palace, Mérida’s Roman Amphitheatre and National Museum of Roman Art, Córdoba’s Mezquita, Granada’s Alhambra, El Greco’s Home in Toledo, and the Royal Palace in Madrid. A tax-deductible portion of the cost goes to college scholarships and programs.

Last day to sign up unless the tour fills earlier: Mar. 1, 2008 (PLEASE NOTE WE WILL NEED 15 RESERVATIONS BY FEB. 1, 2008, IN ORDER TO KEEP THE ITINERARY AND PRICING AS STATED).

Contact Ms. Thomasin Saxe, group coordinator or call 530.898-4642. More information is available on the web site.

Archived under Information on January 30, 2008

News Release: Northern California Local Government Leadership Institute Presents 2008 Leadership Development Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jan. 29, 2008
CONTACT: Joe Wills
Tel: 530-898-4143
Joe Picard,
Continuing Education
530-898-6105

Northern California Local Government Leadership Institute Presents 2008 Leadership Development Program

California State University, Chico’s Northern California Local Government Leadership Institute announces that enrollment is open for the Leadership Development Program, a seven-course series designed to help local government employees cultivate leadership skills and become more effective, proactive leaders and managers.

The Leadership Development Program, now in its fifth year, has served more than 200 local government leaders throughout the state. The series provides strategies and solutions for department managers, administrative staff, supervisors, elected officials and any other local government, tribal or special district employee with an interest in developing more effective leadership skills.

The first class in the series, Redefining Leadership, launches the program with an examination of the core elements of exceptional leadership and how to effectively apply them in a local government environment. Subsequent courses are Leadership Ethics, Organizational Communication, Power & Influence Strategies, The Leader’s Role in Budget & Finance, Strategic Thinking & Decision Making, and Creativity & Innovation.

The complete news release is available online.

Archived under News on January 30, 2008

News Release: College of Business Receives Prestigious AACSB Re-accreditation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jan. 29, 2008
CONTACT: Joe Wills
Tel: 530-898-4143
Joe Picard,
Continuing Education
530-898-6105

College of Business Receives Prestigious AACSB Re-accreditation

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the world’s premier accrediting body for business schools in the world, recently announced that California State University, Chico’s College of Business has earned full re-accreditation.

Fewer than 15 percent of the approximately 8,000 business schools in the world earn such a distinction.

College of Business Dean Willie Hopkins received word from the AACSB last month that the re-accreditation was forthcoming. A team of three evaluators on behalf of the AACSB visited campus for two days in November, interviewing faculty, staff and students about the quality of the college’s programs. The peer review team members came from the University of Alabama, Northern Arizona University and Minnesota State University, Mankato.

The complete news release is available online.

Archived under News on January 30, 2008

News Release: Chico State Alumni Association Holding Receptions for Homecoming

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jan. 29, 2008
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260
Shari Maurseth
530-898-6472

Chico State Alumni Association Holding Receptions for Homecoming

The Chico Chapter of the Alumni Association, California State University, Chico, will hold three receptions during the men’s and women’s basketball games on Friday, Feb. 1, in Shurmer Gym. The first reception will be held during halftime of the women’s game, the second will be held between the men’s and women’s games, and the third will be held during halftime of the men’s game.

The women’s game starts at 6 p.m., and the men’s game starts at approximately 8 p.m. Members of the Class of 1958 (Golden Grads) who are in attendance will be introduced at halftime of the men’s game.

Although all reserved tickets are sold, there are still general admission tickets available for the basketball games. There are also tickets available for the receptions. Contact Shari Maurseth at 530-898-6472 for reception tickets and the University Box Office at 530-898-6333 for general admission game tickets.

The complete news release is available online.

Archived under News on January 30, 2008

News Release: Chico Unified School District and CSU, Chico Collaborate on Math and Science

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jan. 29, 2008
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260
William Fisher
Center for Mathematics and Science Education
530-898-4322

Chico Unified School District and CSU, Chico Collaborate on Math and Science

Eleven new California Math Science Partnerships (MSPs) have been funded in the state, and Chico Unified School District (CUSD) has received two of them, one in science and one in mathematics. Both of these are collaborative ventures with California State University, Chico faculty, and both will support the efforts to establish professional learning communities within the school district. The grants extend for a three-year period and will involve more than 85 teachers.

The science grant Building Bridges seeks to connect expertise and research efforts in science education at CSU, Chico with the development of professional learning communities in the CUSD. The grant, for $1.08 million over three years, will allow a cohort of 36 teachers in grades 5-8 to work together.

A professional learning community is a small group of teachers who regularly work together to develop content knowledge, share teaching strategies and improve lessons. These learning communities will be developed over the duration of the grant via a lesson study model, a highly effective approach to improving teaching that has been used successfully in other countries (especially Japan) for several years. In this approach, teachers design a lesson together and then take turns teaching the lessons, revising and then evaluating the effectiveness of the changes.

The complete news release is available online.

Archived under News on January 30, 2008

Chico Walk for Barak Obama, Feb. 2

The CSU, Chico chapter of Students for Barack Obama are sponsoring the CHICO WALK FOR BARACK OBAMA, on Feb. 2, 9am, at One-Mile. For more information call faculty advisor Andy Flescher 898-5534.

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on January 29, 2008