Thailand Study Abroad

How does spending June in Thailand sound? How does earning 3 units of GE theme credit while exploring villages, great food, and amazing cultures? Food Forever (PSSC 390) is being offered for the third time during the summer in the Study Abroad Program.

Information Sessions:
Friday, Feb. 15, Mon., Feb. 18, and Friday, Feb. 22 at 3pm in Plumas 203.

For more information, an application, and pictures from previous adventures, check out the web site or contact Dr. Altier at 898-4137.

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STOP! Movie Night

The newly formed campus organization, STOP! Trafficking of Persons (STOP!), would like to invite you to attend one of four opportunities to view a documentary or film relating to the global issue of human trafficking. On Monday Feb. 25 at 7pm in Holt 170 our group will be showing the documentary Sex Slaves. We hope that you will join us and think about attending our group meeting that will be held on Thurs., Feb. 28 at 7pm in Butte 113.

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David Chameides: "Chasing Sustainability"

David Chameides: “Chasing Sustainability”
Wed., Feb. 27
7:30pm
PAC 134
This event is free and open to the public.

David Chameides presents an argument in favor of practicing conservation in the broader ambition of living a more sustainable lifestyle.

What is the rate of fossil fuel consumption in the United States compared with the rest of the world? How much longer can we continue to use energy at the rate at which we are accustomed? If not much longer, what are our prospects for developing alternative, non-polluting sources? How do regular people in Chico, CA go about doing this?

This event is sponsored by The Institute for Sustainable Development and the Center for Applied and Professional Ethics.

For complete details please visit the web site.

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Delta Xi Phi Multicultural Sorority, Inc.

Delta Xi Phi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. is a national, non-hazing sorority that aims to unite women who are determined to instill a sense of responsibility in the academic community to create a welcoming multicultural environment. We are not your typical “sorority girls”. When you’re a Delta Xi Phi sister, you celebrate the beauty of EVERY woman.

Founded in 1994 at the UIUC, DXP has grown from to 13 states, from the Pacific to the Atlantic. Our sorority was founded on diversity in both membership and programming and continues to blaze the way for others to follow. Our Five Pillars inspire intelligent, motivated women to make a difference in their lives and in the lives of others.

To find out how you can join DXP at CSU, Chico, email newmembered@dxpchico.org or call Ireri at (530) 514-2198.

CSU, Chico chapter: http://www.dxpchico.org
National Headquarters: http://www.deltaxiphi.com

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Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Swings into Laxson Auditorium, Feb. 22

Back by popular demand, the Grammy-nominated swing band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy returns to Laxson on Feb. 22, with their high-energy performance, powerful horn playing, and a lively blend of 40s and 50s swing, complete with zoot-suits and fedoras. “High-octane nitro jive” best describes the Daddy’s. A retro-contemporary swing band with an edge, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy was featured in the hit film Swingers, did soundtracks for the popular TV series’ “Party of Five” and “The West Wing,” performed for President Bush (both of them) and Clinton, and has rocked at a Super Bowl halftime with Stevie Wonder and Gloria Estefan. Their modern version of swing covers songs inspired by Fats Domino, Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway and many others.

Tickets are: $27 Premium, $22 Adult, $20 Senior, $18 Student/Child

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

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Conversations on Diversity: In Search of the "African" in African-American, Feb. 20

Facilitated by Katherine Punteney, International Student Advisor

When African-American students study abroad in Africa, what expectations might they have about being welcomed back to their “homeland”? What happens if locals treat them as foreigners, rather than as “one of them”? What does it mean for Caucasian students to be in the minority? What about those that are neither black nor white? Join us in exploring these questions of identity, expectations, and the search for meaning in journeys abroad.

Join us Wed., Feb. 20, at noon in BMU 210; contact Tray Robinson at 4764 for additional information.

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Greendance Film Festival, Feb. 28 - March 2

The Greendance Film Festival is hosted by California State University, Chico and the Chico Sustainability Group. The festival premiered in 2007 as the Ch*Eco Film Fest. This year we have a new name, but are hosting the same great events and more. We are excited to bring you a film extravaganza with some of the best environmental films available in 2008.

These films will cover a broad range of topics related to sustainable development—the environment, social justice, and a fair and healthy economy. Some films connect our lives in the U.S. with those across the globe, others bring us inspiration for creating a better world. And others tell shocking stories that must be heard. For more information and a schedule of events visit the web site.

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College of Business Ethics Film, Feb. 21

The Ethics Initiative of the College of Business will be showing the film, “Man of the Year” with Robin Williams on Thurs., Feb 21 at 4pm in AYRS106. It is free and open to all students. Please plan on attending and bring along a friend.

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Spring 2008 LGBTQ Meetings

CSU, Chico’s LGBTQ meetings have begun for Spring 2008 and will continue to take place every Wed. at 6pm in BMU 211 (behind the student lounge on the second floor).

All favorably disposed, friendly, hip, like-minded students welcome.

Need more information?

Please contact us at: aspride@csuchico.edu.
AS Pride/Safezone

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University Film Series: MY BROTHER'S WEDDING for Black History Month, Feb. 19

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

Feb. 19
My Brother’s Wedding (1983 originally, 2007 director’s cut, U.S.A.) 118min. In honor of Black History Month. Directed by Charles Burnett. Hosted by Sarah Pike, Department of Religious Studies and Humanities Center Board. Co-hosted by the Office of Diversity.
When My Brother’s Wedding was rushed to a festival screening before Charles Burnett could make his final cut, it received mixed reviews and was never released. Film critic Armond White called this “a catastrophic blow to the development of American popular culture.” Revisited decades later, following restoration by the Pacific Film Archive and a complete re-edit by Burnett, the film proves to be funny, heartbreaking, and timeless. Pierce Mundy works at his parents’ South Central dry cleaners with no prospects for the future and his childhood buddies are in prison or dead. With his best friend just getting out of jail and his brother busy planning a wedding to a snooty upper-middle-class black woman, Pierce navigates his conflicting obligations while trying to figure out what he really wants in life. Starring Everette Silas and Jessie Holmes.

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CORRECTION: International Summer Internships

Discover the value of living and working abroad.

Interested students are invited to attend a presentation on Tues., Feb. 19, from 4:30pm - 7pm in Butte Hall, Room 219.

A representative of International Cooperative Education (ICE) will be on campus to discuss international summer internships. ICE has been in existence for 30 years during which time 15,000 young Americans have been placed in internship positions in Europe, South America, Asia, and Africa.

Positions for Summer 2008 are available in Costa Rica, Chile, Bolivia, Columbia, Argentina, Sweden, England, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Japan, Australia, China and Singapore. Internships are usually available in a wide variety of employment fields including retail sales, hospitality, banking, education, engineering, and teaching English as a second language.

Students usually work 30-40 hours per week, and live in a home stay or employer sponsored housing program. Depending on the particular employment situation, students earn a modest salary or stipend.

Students can also contact the Internship Center at 310 Salem Street or by phoning 898-5893.

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Kappa Delta Pi Honors Society Meets Feb. 20

Do you want to be a teacher!? Come Join Kappa Delta Pi at Round Table to find out more about our honors society.

On Wed., Feb. 20 we will be having our 2nd meeting of the year from 5:30pm - 6:30pm and we would love for you to come join us. We are having it at the Round Table pizza on Mangrove and we will be offering free drinks and desserts. Along with our meeting we will be putting on a fund raiser at Round Table and whatever you buy we get 15% of. This money goes towards future events that KDP puts on at local schools. So, if you are interested just stop by, get some pizza and dessert and learn how you can become a member of KDP.

If you have any questions email us at kdp_csuchico@yahoo.com.

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Liberal Studies Majors: Need Help with Your Resume? Interviews?

Kappa Delta Pi, the Honors Society of future teachers is hosting a resume workshop presented by Kate Buckley on Thurs., Feb. 21 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. She will be discussing resumes, interviews, and other relevant information for when you are looking for a job. You will get the chance to go over your resume with Kate and others. There will also be time for mock interviews if that is something you are interested in. We will be providing snacks and water. We hope to see you there. (This is an opportunity for future teachers.)

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Business, IT, and SAP Career Fair, Feb. 21

We invite students of all majors to attend the Business, IT, and SAP Career Fair held at the BMU Auditorium on Feb. 21 from 10am to 3pm. We anticipate 100 recruiters to attend the event. Take advantage of this opportunity to form relationships with key recruiters prior to graduation. Come explore your opportunities in the private, public, and non-profit sectors. All majors welcome.

To review a list of recruiters please visit the web site. For more information or inquiries regarding this event, please email mail@chicophichitheta.com.

This event is proudly hosted by Phi Chi Theta, Delta Sigma Pi, and the CSU, Chico Career Center.

Archived under Opportunities on February 14, 2008

Student Computing Workshops

Student Computing is presenting these workshops next week:

Tues., Feb. 19
Excel 1
5pm - 6pm in MLIB 457

Wed., Feb. 20
Excel 1
5pm - 6pm in MLIB 457

The Excel I workshop is an introduction and overview of the concepts and components of worksheets. Students will learn how to create, use, format, edit a worksheet, how to design, build simple formulas and how to use cell references to reorganize data.

For a current list of the drop-in workshops for the whole semester visit the Student Computing Workshops web site.

If you need more information about these workshops, please contact Melinda Ferris, 898-5008.

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Recycle Mania and Zero Waste Challenge

Recycle Mania 2008 is here, and we want you to encourage students, faculty, or staff to join us in a friendly recycling competition among colleges and universities across the nation. Recycle Mania will officially begin Mon., Feb. 18 and ends April 22, Earth Day. All student groups and organizations are encouraged to participate and be eligible to win a first prize of $400.00, second prize of $50.00, and third place rise of $25.00 for turning in the most recyclables during the competition.

In conjunction with Recycle Mania, we are inviting individuals to participate in the Zero Waste Challenge. Each participant will receive a clear plastic bag they must carry with them at all times. Each item that the participant purchases or uses must go into the bag, unless the item is recyclable, compostable, or reusable. The person to produce the least amount of trash over a one or two week period will win a prize. The deadline to sign up for either of these events is Mon., Feb. 18. To learn more about these events or sign up please contact Corie Lopez by phone at 530-230-7871, or via email at unknowndestiny33@hotmail.com. Class participation is encouraged. Come join us.

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Demystifying the AS Election Process

Demystifying the AS Election Process is a program being put on by the Government Affairs Office to give interested students the opportunity to ask questions and get answers regarding the election process.

Event Details: Tues., Wed. and Thurs., Feb. 19, 20, 21 from 5pm - 6pm in the Bell Memorial Union (BMU) 303.

Current AS officers will be available to discuss the election process as well as to answer any questions you may have regarding the election process such as: What costs are associated, what are grade requirements, do I have to have experience and so much more.

All students who are even a bit interested are encouraged to come, ask, and learn. If you have questions please contact the Government Affairs Office at 530.898.5701 or stop by BMU 203.

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David Quammen, Author and Environmentalist, to Lecture on his new Book, March 11

Charles Darwin took 20 years to publish his theory of evolution; he produced On the Origin of Species only on learning that he was about to be scooped. Quammen’s most recent book, The Reluctant Mr. Darwin, traces the two-decade period between Charles Darwin’s original idea of natural selection and the publication of On the Origin of Species. Quammen illuminates the long process of research, thinking, and personal anguish that led from Darwin’s brief visit to the Galapagos Islands to the eventual unveiling of his theory.Quammen will be speaking about the life of Darwin as well as his work.

Quammen will be speaking in Laxson Auditorium at 7:30 pm on March 11.

This performance is FREE but a ticket is required for admission. Tickets are available at the University Box Office, (530) 898-6333, 2nd and Normal Streets.

For more information please visit the web site.

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Discounted Lift Tickets Through Adventure Outings

Adventure Outings is offering discounted lift tickets to three nearby ski resorts including Northstar, Sierra at Tahoe, and Mt Shasta.

Northstar and Sierra at Tahoe tickets are $64 dollars, which is $10 off the normal lift ticket price at Northstar. It is a dollar less than the normal price at Sierra but includes a voucher for $7 off food or retail purchases. These tickets have no blackout dates and are ‘straight to lift tickets’, which means no waiting in line to exchange a voucher for a ticket.

We also have weekend tickets for Mt Shasta for $34 dollars, which is $5 less than the normal rate.

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Grammy Winning Ladysmith Black Mambazo sings in Laxson Auditorium, Feb. 29

Ladysmith Black Mambazo will be harmonizing their South African a cappella sounds in Laxson Auditorium on Friday, Feb. 29 at 7:30pm. This performance is brought to you by Chico Performances.

For more than 30 years, the members of Ladysmith Black Mambazo have married the intricate rhythms and delicate harmonies of their South African musical traditions to the sounds and sentiments of gospel music. The result is a musical and spiritual alchemy that has touched a worldwide audience. Ever since Paul Simon included their stirring harmonies on his Graceland album, the group has established themselves as the number-one record-selling group from Africa, and they continue to spread the word of universal peace.

Tickets are $27 Premium, $22 Adult, $20 Senior, $18 Student/Child

For more information visit the web site.

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Wellness Center Events

The Campus Wellness Center would like to inform you about Eating Disorders Awareness Week from Feb. 24 - Feb. 29.

Myth: Normal or overweight people do not have eating disorders
Fact: Though anorexia is sometimes easy to detect due to excessive thinness, bulimia is not. In fact, an individual with bulimia is often at an average, or even above average, body weight.
95% of those who have eating disorders are between the ages of 12 and 25.

If you are interested and want to participate in any of our events here is the week’s line-up.

GREAT JEANS GIVEAWAY
“Don’t fight your genes, get rid of your jeans!”
Donate clothes you no longer wear
Feb. 18 - March 7
Drop off boxes in BMU Information Center, Campus Wellness Center MLIB141, Women’s Center 002 and the Residence Halls.
All clothing will be donated to ARC

Mon., Feb. 25
BMU Information and Activity Table 10am - 2pm

Wed., Feb. 27
FORUM: “When Someone You Know Has an Eating Disorder: How to Help a Friend.”
Presented by Georgina Maltby, Ph.D.
6:30pm - 7:30pm, BMU 303

Thurs., Feb. 28
“The Road to Recovery” a panel discussion Facilitated by:
Stephanie Chervinko, PhD
6pm - 7pm, BMU 303

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On-Campus Resume Printing

Have your resume look its best for prospective employers by printing it on special paper at the Copy Center on the second floor of Meriam Library. The Copy Center can help you make a positive impression at upcoming career fairs and job interviews. Open Monday through Thursday, 7:45am - 7pm, Friday 7:45am - 4:30pm, and Sunday 2pm - 6pm. For information call, 898-4499.

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Volunteer at CAVE - Last day to turn in an application is Feb. 20

Feb. 20 is the last day to turn in an application and sign up for an interview to volunteer with Community Action Volunteer in Education (CAVE).

Our student run non-profit agency offers more than 20 volunteer programs to choose from, including those that serve children, the elderly, special populations, adult non-readers, English as a Second Language learners, low-income residents in the Chico area, as well as state parks and institutions throughout Northern California.

Here are some important benefits to consider as to why you should volunteer:

1) You can make a difference in the Chico community
2) An opportunity to meet new people and make lasting friendships
3) Hands-on experience is a great way to supplement your academic learning
4) Community service experience looks good to potential employers
5) University credit is available

Location: Bell Memorial Union (BMU) 309
Phone Number: (530) 898-5817
Email Address: caveclerical@csuchico.edu

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Free Hearing Screenings, Feb. 26

Free Hearing Screenings will be offered by the Center for Communication Disorders on Tues., Feb. 26, 10am - 2pm. Screenings will be held in AJH, room 100. Call now to reserve your appointment 898-5871.

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University Writing Center Offers Help for Student Writers

203 Taylor Hall
898-5042
Monday - Thursday, 9am - 5pm
Friday, 9am - 3pm

What Students May Expect:

Help to improve as a writer
Careful attention to written work
Active listening and thoughtful responses to ideas
Collaborative help with writing problems
Knowledgeable assistance in finding resources needed to complete writing assignments
Long-term writing instruction

What Students May Not Expect:

Someone to proofread and edit work for you
Someone to do your writing work for you
A substitute for writing instruction from your professor
A perfect, error-free paper
Guaranteed high grades on your writing
A quick fix

The Writing Center also offers online writing resources for students and faculty.

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Writer's Voice Reading, poet Alison Townsend, Feb. 21

Writer’s Voice and Flume Press at CSU, Chico present poet Alison Townsend, winner of the Flume Press Poetry Chapbook Competition.

Thursday, February 21
7:30 pm
Trinity 100
Free & Open to the Public

Alison Townsend is the author of three collections of poetry—The Blue Dress, What the Body Knows, and her newest book, And Still the Music, winner of the 2006-2007 Flume Press Poetry Chapbook Competition. Her poetry and creative nonfiction have appeared in journals such as Arts & Letters, Gulf Coast, MARGIE, Michigan Quarterly Review, and The Southern Review, and in anthologies such as Best American Poetry 2006, A Fierce Brightness, Flash Fiction Forward, and Boomer Girls.

This event is co-sponsored by CSU, Chico’s Department of English, the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, and Poets & Writers. For more information, please contact Casey Huff, 898-5983.

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Watershed Literary Magazine Accepting Submissions

Watershed, CSU, Chico’s student-edited literary magazine, invites students, faculty, staff, and community members to submit their original and unpublished works for possible publication in its spring 2008 issue, a special themed issue—“Beneath the Surface.”

The categories solicited are
• Poetry
• Short fiction
• Creative nonfiction
• Short one-act plays
• Black and white photography
• Line drawings
• Illustrations

Include with submission
• A cover letter with your name, e-mail, address, phone number, and a brief biographical statement of up to 40 words
• A self-addressed stamped envelope for reply and manuscript return

Please do not put your name on the pages of your submissions. The maximum number of submissions is 5, and please limit the length of individual submissions to 5,000 words. The artwork submitted should be no larger than 8.5”×11”, and a black and white printed copy should be included.

The submission deadline is Friday, March 7, 2008.

Send or deliver submissions to
Watershed
California State University, Chico
Department of English - Taylor Hall 209
Chico, CA 95929-0830

For more information, go to the Web site or contact Casey Huff at 898-5983.

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Active Minds Meeting

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. Its aim is to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness and bring awareness to various mental health issues.

We are always looking for new members. Our next meeting will be Tues., Feb. 19 at 5pm in MLIB 144. Help us gain awareness of an issue that touches all our lives.

For more information, contact us at activemindschico@gmail.com or check out the web site.

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Spain and Portugal Are Calling You, Travel with HFA Next June

The College of Humanities and Fine Arts is hosting a tour to Spain and Portugal June 1-12, 2008. The faculty-in-residence is history professor Stephen E. Lewis, who earned his PhD from UC San Diego. His specialty is Latin American history. Students will be able to get 1-3 units of credit for course work related to the trip.

The $3750 package includes round-trip airfare from San Francisco, airport fees, transfers, 3-4 diamond hotels, buffet breakfast daily, five dinners; comprehensive sightseeing tours of Lisbon, Mérida, Córdoba, Toledo, and Madrid; entrance included to Lisbon’s Ajuda Palace and Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Mérida’s Roman Amphitheatre and National Museum of Roman Art and many other sites. Deadline is March 1. Contact Thomasin Saxe, group coordinator, 530-898-4642. You may also check the web site.

“The trip will be great because it offers a sweep of the history and culture of Spain and Portugal, two countries that experienced transitions to democracy in the 1970s and have become two of contemporary Europe’s greatest success stories. Spain boasts the world’s ninth largest economy, and Portugal has made tremendous strides of its own, and its capital, Lisbon—where we will spend two days—is Europe’s up-and-coming destination.” Steve Lewis

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MEISA Benefit Show: All Age Concert, Feb. 15, Cafe Coda

CSU, Chico MEISA (Music & Entertainment Industry Student Association) is Proud to Present the first of two Benefit shows MEISA staff have organized for The 08 Spring Semester.

The Show upcoming show, held from 8pm - 12pm at Cafe Coda on Friday, Feb. 15, will feature some of the most prominent rising artists in the Chico music scene. Artists Include: Petticoat, The Americas, Pat Hull, Briana & the Gokays, Nothing Left, Jody Nixon.

Tickets: buy tickets at the door for $5
Contact: Aaron Bloom at: blackshow_sunday@hotmail.com for more information.

http://www.myspace.com/theamericas
http://www.myspace.com/nothingleftchico
http://www.myspace.com/petticoatmusic
http://www.myspace.com/palegreensparkle
http://www.myspace.com/pathull
http://www.myspace.com/rurikbriana

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Council of Graduate Students (COGS) Presentation, Feb. 19

Need Help with Applying to Graduate Schools? Yes! Then attend the “Ways and Means of Applying to Graduate and Doctoral Programs” sponsored by the Council of Graduate Students (COGS).
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 3:00pm in BMU 314

This workshop is appropriate for undergraduates and graduates interested in master and doctoral programs. The presentation will assist students in finding the resources needed to apply to graduate schools.

For more information visit Council of Graduate Students (COGS), 898-6880.

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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
March 12, 2008
April 9, 2008
April 30, 2008

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

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Join a Support Group at the Psychological Counseling Center

At the Psychological Counseling Center, we offer a variety of support groups each semester. All of our groups are led by experienced staff counselors. These groups are provided as a free service to regularly enrolled students at CSU, Chico.

Newer groups offered this semester: “How to Manage a Stressful Life,” “Women’s Relationship Group,” and “GLBTQ: a support group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning students”. Visit our web site to view all the groups being offered.

Come by our office for more information. We are located in the Meriam Library, Room 141, or call 898-6345.

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NSSE Web Survey is Coming

NSSE is coming. Early next week, a random sample of students will receive an e-mail requesting participation in the Web-based National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). The purpose of this survey is to find out what students think about their experiences at CSU, Chico. Student feedback is extremely valuable to the University, and will help Chico improve the quality of educational programs for future students.

Please remember to look for an email from NSSE, and I hope you will be willing to participate. More information on NSSE can be found online. If you have any questions about NSSE, or the results, please call 530-898-5623 or email ballen@csuchico.edu. Thank you.

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Humanities Center Hosts Poets Troy Jollimore and D.A. Powell, Feb. 29

The Humanities Center Hosts Two Poets - Troy Jollimore and D.A. Powell at the 1078 Gallery, 820 Broadway, Chico, 7:30pm, Feb. 29. Call 898-4642.

Troy Jollimore’s first book of poetry, Tom Thomson in Purgatory, was selected by former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins for the 2005 Robert E. Lee & Ruth I. Wilson Poetry Book Award and is the winner of the 2006 National Book Critics Circle Award in poetry. He teaches in the Philosophy Department at CSU, Chico.
“Jollimore injects a much needed jolt of helium into contemporary poetry… [A] new and exciting voice in American poetry.” (John Freeman)
D. A. Powell is the author of three books of poetry, Tea (1998); Lunch (2000); and Cocktails (2004), which was nominated for the National Book Critics Circle Award. He currently teaches at the University of San Francisco and edits the online magazine Electronic Poetry Review.
“D.A. Powell’s lens for examining reality and society is fitted with a very modern filter—passionate wit. With his customized lens and a dynamic focus, he shows us something both new and reminiscent, deeply incongruous and familiar. […] By breaking up grammar, the line, and common associations, Powell rejuvenates poetry.” (Carol Frost)

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Graduate Equity Fellowship for Under-Served Groups

The goal of the Graduate Equity Fellowship Program (GEFP) is to prepare, motivate, encourage and support those graduate students who aspire to obtain a doctorate and pursue an academic career in teaching and research. Awards for an academic year total $5,500. The two-part program provides a stipend of $750/semester and a salary of $2,000/semester for research related activities under the direction of a faculty mentor.

To be eligible, applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:
You must be economically disadvantaged; come from an educationally disadvantaged background/experienced restricted access to quality educational opportunities; be admitted to the University and a master’s degree program; classified as a California resident; and there must be a probable need for faculty in your academic discipline - i.e., a projected shortfall in the supply of qualified faculty in your field of study.

Deadline: April 1 for Fall
November 1 for Spring

For information/application, access our web site or contact the School of Graduate, International, and Interdisciplinary Programs Office in Tehama 209, 898-6880.

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News Release: From Cave Art to E-mail: Museum of Anthropology Offers New Exhibit on Language and Meaning

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb. 12, 2008
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4143
Adrienne Scott, curator
Museum of Anthropology
530-898-5397

From Cave Art to E-mail: Museum of Anthropology Offers New Exhibit on Language and Meaning

The Museum of Anthropology at California State University, Chico has a new exhibit, “From Cave Art to E-mail: Language and Meaning in Human Cultures,” that will run through May 23. The museum is located on the third floor of Langdon Hall at the corner of Cherry and West First Streets.

Anthropologists and linguists agree that language has been a part of human culture for at least 40,000 years, said Adrienne Scott, curator of the museum. “The archaeological record explodes with art and artifacts at that time, indicating that more complex speech systems had developed. That was just the beginning. In this exhibition, the story of human language is told through the eyes of many cultures and their artwork, geographic location and social systems,” said Scott.

Visitors to the exhibit will learn about the global expressions of language and communication, said Scott. “The arts and sounds of human life point the way toward understanding the origins and challenges facing the 6,912 languages of the world today,” she said.

The complete news release is available online.

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News Release: Chemist from Los Alamos Will Speak on Exploring the Composition of Planets on March 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb. 12, 2008
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260
Kathy Johns
Department of Chemistry
530-898-5259

Chemist from Los Alamos Will Speak on Exploring the Composition of Planets on March 1

Chemist Samuel M. Clegg, from Los Alamos National Laboratory, will speak at the Northern California American Chemical Society dinner on Saturday, March 1. Clegg will present “Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy: From Terrestrial Carbon Sequestration to Roving Mars.”

The dinner is being hosted by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at California State University, Chico and the Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society. It will be held in the Bell Memorial Union at 6 p.m. Although this dinner is especially for chemists, Donald Alger, an organizer of the event, said others are welcome. He added, “The topic should be of interest to people with interest in astronomy and geology in terms of discovering the chemical composition of planets in our solar system. It also relates to the questions related to the possibility of life on other planets.”

Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) is an elemental analysis technique that is currently used to probe a variety of terrestrial and Martian geological samples. It involves focusing a high-power laser onto the surface of a sample. The laser ablates material from the sample surface, generating expanding plasma containing electronically excited ions, atoms and small molecules. These excited species emit light as they relax to lower electronic states at wavelengths indicative of the elements present in the sample.

The complete news release is available online.

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News Release: High-Achieving Students Compete for President's Scholarships

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb. 12, 2008
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260
Wendy Needels
Office of Admissions
530-898-4661

High-Achieving Students Compete for President’s Scholarships

Two hundred thirty high school students, some from as far away as Washington, Oregon, Utah, Idaho, New York and New Mexico, will come to California State University, Chico on Saturday, Feb. 23 to compete for $132,000 in scholarships.

The President’s Scholars Competition Day was initiated in 1995 and is continuing under CSU, Chico’s current president, Paul Zingg. High school seniors who have applied and been accepted to the University and have a 3.7 or above high school grade point average or a 3.5 GPA and a 1200 total SAT I or a 27 composite ACT score are eligible. Each of them received a personal letter of invitation.

The students, with approximately 500 parents and friends, will gather Saturday morning in Bell Memorial Union (BMU) for a continental breakfast. Then the students will take a series of three exams testing critical thinking, science and reasoning, and communication skills. The scholarships are awarded based on the results of these exams.

The complete news release is available online.

Archived under News on February 12, 2008

Liberal Studies Information Faire for Freshmen & Sophomores

Have your questions answered and learn more about:

- CAVE
- Study Abroad
- Financial Aid
- Liberal Studies Student Association
- Kappa Delta Pi (Honor Society in Education)
- Student California Teachers’ Association
- Liberal Studies Advisors
- and more…

Pizza will be provided.

Where: Selvester’s Café by the Creek
When: Thursday, Feb. 21 @ 5pm

Please email questions to lbst1@csuchico.edu

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Black History Month, 20% off Related Books

The Associated Students Bookstore is honoring Black History Month throughout February with 20% off related books. Celebrate with us and peruse our new titles: The Race Beat, The Real McCoy — Life of an African-American Inventor, and Waiting ‘til the Midnight Hour.

Stop by the Associated Students Bookstore to see all the titles available. Please call the General Book department at 898-6044 for more information.

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ESL Resource Center Tutoring

Siskiyou Hall, Room 121
Monday Wednesday Friday: 10:30am - 2pm
Tuesday Thursday: 11am - 1:45pm

Tutoring for Non-Native English Speakers of all backgrounds (graduates of American high schools, College Exchange Students, etc.)

- Assistance with homework, research papers, classroom presentations
- Grammar assistance
- Pronunciation Practice
- Reading tutoring

Preparation for language exams including TOEFL study guides (including practice tests and tapes)

Resource Library
• Language VIDEOS and TAPES
• BOOKS for improving grammar, reading, writing, listening, speaking, pronunciation and more!

For further information, contact:
Professor Margaret A. DuFon
Taylor 218
898-6151

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Travel to Ancient Hawaii with Kahekili Hawaiian Celebration, Feb. 19

Bring your family to experience a fun-filled night of dance, music and stories from Hawaii, with Kahekili Hawaiian Celebration, 7:30pm, Feb. 19 at Laxson Auditorium, presented by Chico Performances.

Celebrate the heritage of Hawaii, as a traditional array of hula dancers, chanters, and musicians come together to portray the story of one of Hawaii’s most influential ruling chiefs - Kahekili.

Through a hula drama which includes authentic Hawaiian chants, kahiko (traditional hula), dramatic interpretation, live percussion instruments, and storytelling, Kahekili’s story will come to life. This performance will also include ceremonies and cultural traditions such as those used for marriages, awa ceremonies, and other traditions rarely seen performed on the stage today.

Tickets are $23 Premium, $18 Adult, $16 Senior, and $14 Student/Child, information on tickets and the performance is available online or by calling (530) 898-6333.

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Enloe Medical Center and Chico Performances Present Robert & Rebecca Bluestone's Woven Harmony

Woven Harmony, a multimedia presentation by Robert & Rebecca Bluestone, Sat., March 1 at 7:30pm in Laxson Auditorium.

In this multimedia performance, Robert & Rebecca share their thoughts on the interplay of music and art, and the creative process. The evening features Robert’s classical guitar music and showcases of Rebecca’s hand-woven tapestries. What emerges from this collaboration is an inspired vision which embraces the artistic process.

Tickets $14-$18, available at the University Box Office 898-6333.

During their time in Chico, the Bluestone’s will host the following activities that are FREE and open to the general public:

• Gallery Talk & Slide Show with Rebecca Bluestone, Wed., Feb. 27 at 6pm in Laxson Auditorium.

• Multi-Media Presentation: “State of Grace: The Use of Art to Overcome Adversity Through Creativity” with Robert & Rebecca Bluestone, Friday, Feb. 29, 12 noon at Enloe Conference Center, 1531 The Esplanade, Chico.

Woven Harmony and all residency activities have been sponsored by Enloe Medical Center.

Detailed information on Woven Harmony, the Bluestones and their performance and residency activities are available online.

Archived under Events on February 11, 2008

Need Writing Assistance? Visit the University Writing Center

If you need assistance with writing — in any course — visit the University Writing Center, 203 Taylor Hall.

In addition to one-to-one tutoring, the Writing Center offers lots of writing resources, including documentation guides, on the Web site.

The Writing Center’s goal is not to fix your paper for you, but to teach you to become a better, more independent writer in the long term.

You may drop in 9am - 5pm Monday-Thursday and 9am - 3pm on Friday, or phone for an appointment: 898-5042.

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Persian Cultural Association Meets Feb. 22

The Persian Cultural Association will hold our first meeting on Friday, Feb. 22 at 2pm across the street from campus at Augies Fine Coffee and Tea (230 Salem Street). All are welcome. If you have any questions please contact Allia Homayoun.

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on February 11, 2008

Undergraduate Research & Creativity Awards S08

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.

- Up to ten summer stipends of $2,000 each are available to undergraduates (including graduating seniors) in all majors. Application deadline: Friday, Feb. 29, 2008.

- 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, 2008.

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

Interested students are encouraged to visit the web site for an application and supporting materials.

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

Archived under Opportunities on February 11, 2008

Low Brass Concert: Trombones, Euphoniums, & Tubas - Oh My!, Feb. 22

Low Brass Concert: Trombones, Euphoniums, & Tubas — Oh My!

Fri., Feb. 22 at 7:30pm
Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall

Dr. Lloyd Roby, trombonist and faculty member in the CSU, Chico Music Department, leads a low brass concert featuring Paul Creston’s “Fantasy” and Ralph Vaughan-Williams’ “Concerto.”

Purchase tickets at the University Box Office, 898-6333.

More information is available online.

Archived under Events on February 11, 2008

North State Symphony "Dance Mix" Concert, Feb. 16

North State Symphony: Dance Mix, Sat., Feb. 16 at 7:30pm, Laxson Auditorium, Chico and Sun., Feb. 17 at 2pm, Cascade Theatre, Redding.

Celebrate the age-old linkage between two art forms, music and dance. North State Symphony plays music to make you tap your toes. From ballet to tango, it’s all about the beat — and melody — that lifts your spirits with this high-stepping line-up of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, Dvorak and Bartok’s colorful folk dances and Argentina’s tango master, Astor Piazzolla.

Chico Tickets: University Box Office (898-6333)
Redding Tickets: Cascade Theatre Box Office (243-8877)

More information available online.

Archived under Events on February 11, 2008

Upward Bound Internships Still Available

Task Team Supervisor Internship Opportunities Available with Upward Bound Projects for the 2008 Summer.

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 thru Thursday, June 16 thru 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 February 11, 2008

CORRECTION: English Tutors Needed

English Tutors needed, come join the Adult Literacy Program at CAVE.

Ever wonder what it would be like to teach? Now is the perfect opportunity. Help tutor English to non-native speakers while earning university credit and great volunteer experience for your resume.

Not sure how to teach English? No problem. We have curriculum handbooks already prepared for you, so you can be at your absolute best, whether you’re working with a group or one-on-one.

Drop by the CAVE Office in the BMU, room 309, and fill out an application today. For more information please call 898-5817, or check out our website. The deadline is Feb. 20.

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Summer Study Abroad in Spain

Summer Study Abroad in Spain, July 2008 - earn 6 or 8 CSU, Chico college credits. Four days in Paris at the end of trip.

For more information contact the director of the program, Dr. Prieto or 898-4608.

More information is available on the web site.

Archived under Opportunities on February 11, 2008