Watershed Literary Magazine Invites Submissions, Deadline March 7

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student-edited literary magazine, invites students, faculty, staff, and community members to submit their original and unpublished works for possible publication in its spring 2008 issue, a special themed issue—“Beneath the Surface.”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

Archived under Information on February 22, 2008

University Film Series: LOVES OF A BLONDE (1965, Milos Forman), hosted by Jason Tannen, March 11

University Film Series
Tuesdays at 7:30pm
Little Theatre (Ayres 106)
$3 donation appreciated
898-4642

March 11
Loves of a Blonde (1965, Czech) 85 min. Directed by Milos Forman. Introduced by Jason Tannen, Art and Art History and University Art Gallery.
With sixteen women to each man, the odds are against Andula in her desperate search for love—that is, until a rakish piano player visits her small factory town and temporarily eases her longings. A tender and humorous look at Andula’s journey, from the first pangs of romance to its inevitable disappointments, Loves of a Blonde (Lásky jedné plavovlásky) immediately became a classic of the Czech New Wave and earned Milos Forman the first of his Academy Award nominations.

Archived under Events on February 22, 2008

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 Mon., 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.

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on February 22, 2008

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. 22, Friday, Feb. 29, and Monday March 3 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.

Archived under Opportunities on February 22, 2008

University Film Series: The Holy Modal Rounders: Bound To Lose, Feb 26

University Film Series
Tuesdays at 7:30pm
Little Theatre (Ayres 106)
$3 donation appreciated
898-4642

Feb. 26
The Holy Modal Rounders: Bound To Lose (2006, U.S.A.) 87 min. Directed by Sam Wainwright Douglas and Paul Lovelace

Part folkie, part insane, and totally drugged, fiddler Peter Stampfel and guitarist Steve Weber were an integral part of the notorious Fugs before forming their own unique psych folk group, the Holy Modal Rounders, in the early 1960s. While their weird lyrics, irreverent approach to folk music and freewheeling lifestyles kept them from achieving fame, these eccentric outsiders have drawn a small but dedicated following of luminaries and lunatics for decades.

The film includes interviews with Ed Sanders and Tuli Kupferberg of the Fugs; actor-playwright Sam Shepard, who served as drummer for the band from 1966-69; Dennis Hopper, who gave the band its greatest mainstream visibility by including their song “If You Want to be a Bird” on the EASY RIDER soundtrack; Ira Kaplan of Yo La Tengo and many others. More than just a chronicle of an obscure band, BOUND TO LOSE is a raucous celebration of a lost American subculture.

Archived under Events on February 22, 2008

AS Government Info Workshop

Are you, or someone you know, interested in running for an AS government position? Do you have enough info? The President, Executive Vice President, and Vice President of Business and Finance will be available to answer your questions about their position at this workshop.

Event Details: Thurs., Feb. 28, 7pm BMU Room 205.

For more info, please call 898.5701 or stop by BMU Room 203.

Archived under Information on February 21, 2008

EZ Money

Did you know that there is money available to your recognized student club or organization? Come learn about revenue sharing from your AS Government Affairs Office and find out how to get your share.

Event Details: Tues., Feb. 26, 5pm - 7pm BMU Room 303.

Come down and sign up to get your share of EZ Money.

For more info, please call 898.5701 or stop by BMU Room 203.

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on February 21, 2008

Study Skills Workshop This Week

The Student Learning Center is offering a Study Skills Workshop this week:

Feb. 26 (Tuesday)
Time Management 6pm - 7pm Rob Predosa (presenter)
Location: MLIB 226

Workshops are free - students can sign up in advance at the Student Learning Center (Meriam Library 458) or by calling 898-6839.

Archived under Information on February 21, 2008

CAVE Benefit Concert, Feb. 23

Great music, great cause - rock to Jet Fuel Only, DownDownDown, BearHunter and Tom Pekarcik this Saturday night at Selvester’s Café starting at 4pm. All proceeds benefit CAVE’s Alternative Spring Break Program (ASB). Tickets are $10 for Adults and $7 for kids under 10 and are available at the door or at the CAVE office in BMU 309. Come and give your support while you watch our guest musicians perform.

Ten students from the CAVE ASB program will travel to Denver, CO to volunteer with the Autism Society and the Children’s Hospital of Denver and other organizations serving children with special needs. The ASB program is being organized by Community Action Volunteers in Education (CAVE), serving the community since 1966. CAVE’s goal is to provide students with meaningful service-learning opportunities while serving a broad base of community needs. This is CAVE’s third year leading ASB trips. The purpose of this trip is not only to help others, but also to create awareness within ourselves as volunteers, so we may bring our experiences and excitement back to our community and continue making a difference long after the trip has ended.

Archived under Events on February 21, 2008

KCSCradio.com on the Student Exchange Program

On Sun., Feb. 24 KCSCradio.com will be broadcast on XM Satellite Radio for XMU-Channel 43’s “Student Exchange Program.” The program will be aired this Sunday from 1pm - 3pm. Various KCSC DJ’s will be featured, playing music from KCSC’s Top 20 and Chico’s own, Erin Lizardo. People without XM subscriptions can listen to the program on Direct TV Channel 831 or on XM Radio Online with a free, three-day trial period on www.xmradio.com.

Archived under Information on February 21, 2008

Kappa Delta Pi Fundraiser, Feb. 28

Kappa Delta Pi, the honors society for future teachers, is hosting a Pampered Chef Party fundraiser on Feb. 28. It will be located on campus in the Physical Science Building Room 206 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Anyone is welcome to come, there will be food and lots of fun. If you do plan on coming please email us at kdp_csuchico@yahoo.com. We hope to see you there.

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on February 21, 2008

Student Computing Drop-in Workshops

Student Computing is presenting these workshops next week:

Tues., Feb. 26
Excel II
5pm - 6pm in MLIB 457

Wed., Feb. 27
Excel II
5pm - 6pm in MLIB 457

The Excel II workshop will show students how to plan, create, design and edit a chart using the Chart tool and Chart gallery. They will learn how to enhance a chart using titles, legends, annotations, arrows, WordArt and will also learn how to save and print a chart. No sign-up is required for these drop-in workshops.

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.

Archived under Information on February 21, 2008

The Greendance Film Festival, Feb. 28 - March 2, 2008

The Greendance Film Festival is hosted by The Institute for Sustainable Development at CSU, 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.

Archived under Events on February 21, 2008

Green Corps Internships Available

Green Campus was to call attention to all graduating seniors. Green Corps has PAID internships and jobs available and they want CSU, Chico students - apply today.

Applications due Feb. 28, 2008 - apply online today at http://www.greencorps.org.

Green Corps is the non-profit Field School for Environmental Organizing, founded by leading environmentalists in 1992 to train environmental organizers. Our program includes intensive classroom training, hands-on experience running urgent environmental campaigns, and placement in permanent positions with leading environmental and social change groups.

If you have any questions you can feel free to contact: Elise Nabors, Green Corps Organizer, at elise@greencorps.org or 404-607-1262 ×231.

Archived under Opportunities on February 21, 2008

Udall Environmental and Tribal Policy Scholarships Available

Don Hankins, Department of Geography and Planning, is seeking nominations from faculty of students who have environmental and/or Native American interests. CSU, Chico can forward up to six nominations for the Udall Scholarship that targets sophomore and junior level students in the following career interest categories: 1) Tribal public policy; 2) Native American Health Care; or 3) the environment. The scholarships for Tribal public policy and Native American Health Care are specific to Native American and Alaska Native students; the scholarship for environmental career interest is open to all students. More information is available on the web site.

Interested students should notify their faculty advisor or other faculty sponsor of their interest. The faculty advisor or sponsor should forward the student’s name to Dr. Hankins by Feb. 28, 2008. The student applications and accompanying materials is due by March 4, 2008. Please contact Don Hankins at x4104 for more information.

Archived under Opportunities on February 21, 2008

2008 Spirit of a Woman Conference

The Cross-Cultural Leadership Center (CCLC) invites Chico State faculty & staff to attend the Second Annual Spirit of a Woman Conference on Thurs., March 13, 2008, from 8am to 5pm in the BMU.

This year’s featured speaker will be Francine Ward, J.D.~Lawyer - Entrepreneur - Author - Professional Speaker - Philanthropist - Marathon Runner - former Drug Addict, Alcoholic, Prostitute. Her honest and inspiring messages are those of self-esteem, courage, confidence, achievement, success, fulfillment, & joy. Ms. Ward will facilitate the morning session, “Living Life on Purpose.” Learn more about Francine Ward, her books, and her incredible life story online.

Afternoon breakout sessions will be presented by remarkable campus and community women, and a general session, “There’s More to Your Life Than Earning Money,” (presented by Kathy Carpenter, CFP® and Diane Knight, CFP® of RedRock Financial) will follow.

Your $100 conference registration includes: continental breakfast, lunch downtown, a copy of Francine Ward’s “Esteemable Acts: 10 Actions to Building Real Self-Esteem,” and an opportunity for the author to sign your book.

Attendance is limited to 300 participants - 150 non-students and 150 students. For more information, contact Marci Caldwell at x3401.

Archived under Events on February 21, 2008

Graphic Design Internship Opportunity at Enloe

Enloe Medical Center is in need of a Graphic Design student to help facilitate one of their new web sites. If you have any experience and are looking for an internship, please email Sheila or call at (916)205-7433. We’re looking to fill this position ASAP.

Archived under Opportunities on February 21, 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
March 12, 2008
April 9, 2008
April 30, 2008

For more information, contact the Council of Graduate Students (COGS).

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on February 21, 2008

International Forum: The Challenge of Change in India, Feb. 26

As the world’s most populous democracy, and a rapidly expanding economic power, India is of prime importance in the global community. In this panel discussion, explore India’s rich cultural diversity and heritage, the booming information technology industry, economic development, regional political relations, and social issues.

Facilitated by Katherine Punteney, International Student Advisor and Asian Studies Lecturer.

Tues., Feb. 26. 5pm - 5:50pm, Holt Hall Room 170.

For more information see the web site.

Archived under Events on February 21, 2008

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, 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.

Archived under Events on February 21, 2008

Council of Graduate Students (COGS) Presentation - Thesis & Project Development

Need help understanding how to start or finish your thesis or project? Want to learn more about the process?

If you answered YES or if you have other questions, you should attend the workshop on “Thesis & Project Development: A Presentation on the Pleasure, the Pain, and Pitfalls of Thesis/Project Writing”

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 3pm in BMU 314

This workshop is appropriate for graduate students in any discipline and will assist students in wading through the information needed to complete a thesis or project.

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

Archived under Opportunities on February 21, 2008

University Film Series: 49 UP, Hosted by Laird Easton, March 4

University Film Series
Tuesdays at 7:30pm
Little Theatre (Ayres 106)
$3 donation appreciated
898-4642

March 4
49 Up (2006,U.K.) 134 min. Directed by Michael Apted. Introduced by Laird Easton, History and Humanities Center Board.
“Give me the child until he is seven and I will give you the man.” Starting in 1964 with Seven Up, the UP Series has explored this Jesuit maxim. The original concept was to interview 14 children from diverse backgrounds from all over England, asking them about their lives and their dreams for the future. Every seven years, renowned director Michael Apted, a researcher for Seven Up, has been back to talk to them, examining the progression of their lives. From cab driver Tony to schoolmates Jackie, Lynn and Susan and the heart-breaking Neil, as they turn 49 more life-changing decisions and surprising developments are revealed. An extraordinary look at the structure of life in the 20th century, The UP Series is, according to critic Roger Ebert, “an inspired, almost noble use of the film medium. Apted penetrates to the central mystery of life.” OFFICIAL SELECTION: New York Film Festival.

Archived under Events on February 21, 2008

News Release: Classic Cultural Films Reissued by Anthropology Museum

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 21, 2008
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260
Adrienne Scott
(530) 898-5397

Classic Cultural Films Reissued by Anthropology Museum

The Museum of Anthropology at California State University, Chico is reissuing two ethnographic documentaries based on the fieldwork of anthropologist Valene Smith Posey and filmed by photographer and cinematographer Ira Latour. “Three Stone Blades” was filmed in 1970, and “Visual Pioneers of the 19th Century: The World of Theodore Wores” was filmed in 1981.

The films have been reconfigured in a DVD format. “These films are treasures, both in their beauty and their importance in telling two ethnographic stories,” said Adrienne Scott, curator of the Museum of Anthropology. “These stories would literally disappear without them. Reissuing them is part of our mission to be ambassadors of multicultural education and preservation.”

“Three Stone Blades” provides a window into the world of Arctic peoples, whose wilderness and frozen lands have already disappeared. Posey and Latour filmed the 1970 documentary in Point Hope, a remote Alaskan village that has gradually been flooded by melting ice. Posey had done fieldwork with the Inuit in the area. Since then, area residents have been relocated, said Scott. Part of the purpose of the film was to record the last inhabited sod igloo supported by whale ribs in the North American Arctic.

The complete news release is available online.

Archived under News on February 21, 2008

News Release: Concrete Industry Management Students Will Participate in Historic Concrete Investigations at D-Day Site

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 21, 2008
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260
Tanya Wattenburg Komas
Concrete Industry Management
530-514-4341

Concrete Industry Management Students Will Participate in Historic Concrete Investigations at D-Day Site

Five Concrete Industry Management (CIM) students from California State University, Chico have the rare opportunity of traveling to France to assist in the evaluation of concrete bunkers on Pointe du Hoc, Normandy. Pointe du Hoc was the site of the historic World War II D-day landing in June 1944.

Tanya Wattenburg Komas, professor of a class in Concrete Repair and Preservation, part of the CIM program, holds a PhD in architecture and a certificate in historic preservation from Texas A&M University. Her colleagues at Texas A&M are part of an effort to evaluate the entire site of the historic landing for the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC). Texas A&M will survey the site and evaluate the cliffs on which the concrete structures rest. Komas and the CIM students are evaluating the concrete used in bunkers and other structures. They have already completed laboratory tests on concrete samples from the site.

In March, the team will travel to Normandy and conduct on-site testing of the structures. “We will be using state-of-the-art ultra-sonic pulse testing equipment loaned to us by companies that use this same equipment to evaluate new bridges, dams and other structures,” said Komas. The students will produce an “existing conditions” report that will combine the previous laboratory testing results and the upcoming fieldwork results. It will serve as the basis for proposing the next phase of the work at the site for which federal funding is being sought.

The complete news release is available online.

Archived under News on February 21, 2008

News Release: CSU, Chico Professor Named 2008 National Art Educator of the Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 20, 2008
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260

CSU, Chico Professor Named 2008 National Art Educator of the Year

Professor Cris Guenter, graduate coordinator in the Department of Education, California State University, Chico, was selected by the National Art Education Association to receive the 2008 National Art Educator of the Year Award. This annual award recognizes the exemplary contributions, service and achievements of one outstanding NAEA member.

Guenter will accept the award at the NAEA National Convention in New Orleans, March 26-30. She is scheduled to give two presentations at the convention—one on the use of wikis, blogs and podcasting for state associations and the other on using oil pastels.

NAEA President Bonnie Rushlow said, “This award is given to recognize excellence in professional accomplishment and service by a dedicated art educator. Dr. Guenter exemplifies the highly qualified individuals who are active in the field of art education today: leaders, teachers, students, scholars and advocates who give their best to the profession.”

The complete news release is available online.

Archived under News on February 20, 2008

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.

Archived under Events on February 20, 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.

Special lecture: “Lighting Choreography: An Emerging School of Thought on Lighting the Built Environment” by guest lighting competition judge Patrick B. Quigley.
Monday, March 3
3pm - 4pm in Ayers 120.
Free and open to the public.
Visit the web site for more information.

Archived under Information on February 20, 2008

Liberal Studies Student Association Workshop Series Presents: Jim Claflin "All About Montessori Schools" - Feb. 26

The Liberal Studies Student Association is having their first workshop of the semester. Our guest speaker will be Jim Claflin. He’ll be talking about Montesorri schools, explaining what they are, how they work, and anything else you’d like to know. Come have pizza and snacks and get to know the people in your major. Our workshops are a great way to get beneficial information for the future and get involved. We hope to see you there.

When: Tues., Feb. 26 @ 5pm
Where: MODOC 123

Questions?: lssa@csuchico.edu or call us at 530-898-5802.

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on February 20, 2008

Internships in Mexico with CSU, Chico Credit

Did you know that you can earn 6 units of upper division credits at CSU, Chico while working at an unpaid internship in Mexico? Join the Latin American Studies Cultural Immersion Program for the fall semester of 2008. You will complete the Upper Division Theme I: Mexico and Central America during the first 10 weeks of the semester. Then you will travel to the Yucatan in Mexico for the last six weeks of the semester.

Information Meeting:
Wed., March 12
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tehama 210

Also, check out our web site.

Archived under Opportunities on February 20, 2008

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.

Archived under Information on February 20, 2008

So, You Want To Be A Diplomat? Careers in the Foreign Service

Ms. Anne O’Leary, Diplomat-in-Residence at UC Berkeley and former Counselor for Public Affairs in Afghanistan, will be on campus, Monday, March 3, 2008 from 3pm - 4pm, Glenn 214.

Ms. O’Leary will be available to discuss career opportunities with the Department of State in an effort to recruit the new generation of foreign policy professionals as well as those with an interest in foreign affairs, professional and service organizations and others considering careers in international relations with the Government. As well, she will be talking about majors/degrees most conducive to a career in diplomacy (all), the five traditional career tracks (consular, economic, management, political and diplomacy), and to answer any questions you might have about careers in the foreign service.

Sponsored by the CSU, Chico Career Center, MLIB 150.

For more information, contact Kate Buckley, x5253.

Archived under Opportunities on February 20, 2008

Keeping Dance Alive! 2008 features Twyla Tharp Piece and Norton Buffalo Original Score

Friends of Chico Community Ballet and Chico Performances present the 17th annual Keeping Dance Alive! repertory dance concert with two special additions to spice things up.

First, Keeping Dance Alive! will present a piece from world renowned choreographer Twyla Tharp entitled “Torelli.” This is only the second time that “Torelli” has been performed in California since Tharp’s company released rights to her works.

Second, nationally acclaimed harmonica player Norton Buffalo has produced a brand new musical score for a piece called “Changing Room.” Buffalo, a Paradise resident, has played with such legendary musicians as Bonnie Raitt, Johnny Cash, and the Steve Miller Band.

This annual repertory dance concert features a collaboration of local and guest artists presenting a range of dance styles from the humorous to the provocative, from the multicultural to the classical.

Keeping Dance Alive! will be performed Friday, March 7, Saturday, March 8 and Sunday, March 9 in Laxson Auditorium at CSU, Chico.

Tickets are $16 adult, $14 senior, $12 student/child, and are available at the University Box Office - 898-6333, corner of 2nd St. and Normal. Tickets go up $2 at the door. More information is available on the web site.

Archived under Events on February 20, 2008

News Release: High Grades for First-Year Students Living in Residence Halls

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb. 20, 2008
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260
Hemlata Jhaveri
University Housing and Food Service
530-898-6325

High Grades for First-Year Students Living in Residence Halls

On Feb. 26, University Housing and Food Service, California State University, Chico, will recognize students living in on-campus residence halls during the fall semester for their excellent grade point averages.

At a dinner attended by President Paul Zingg, 152 students achieving grade point averages of 3.5 and above will be honored. During fall 2007, 17 students living in the residence halls achieved a 4.0 grade point average, 67 achieved a 3.75 or better and 138 received a 3.5 or better.

Except for the resident advisors, most of the residents living in on-campus housing are first-year students. Ten resident advisors making the dean’s list (3.5 or above) will be honored at the dinner.

The complete news release is available online.

Archived under News on February 20, 2008

News Release: CSU, Chico Agriculture Student Wins First Place at National Discussion Meet

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb. 18, 2008
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4143
Shannon Douglass
530-898-4262

CSU, Chico Agriculture Student Wins First Place at National Discussion Meet

California State University, Chico College of Agriculture student Grace Berryhill won first place in the 2008 American Farm Bureau Federation Collegiate Discussion Meet in Boston this past weekend. She received $2,500 for winning the national title.

Berryhill, a junior, has a double major in agricultural education and animal science and a minor in Spanish. In the final round of the national competition, Berryhill competed against statewide champions from Texas, Tennessee and Florida to take the title.

Berryhill was chosen to represent California in December at the statewide Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion meet held as part of the California Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting in Sparks, Nev. At the state competition, Berryhill spoke on the role of U.S. agriculture in responding to global issues that include trade, climate change and the threat of agricultural terrorism.

The complete news release is available online.

Archived under News on February 20, 2008

"Conversion Surgeon" Joel Woolf to speak on Veg Oil-Powered Vehicles, Tues., Feb. 26

Joel Woolf, founder and owner of VegPowered Systems in Ojai, CA, is visiting Chico Feb 26-27 and will give a presentation on converting diesel vehicles to recycled vegetable oil (RVO). Joel will describe the required conversion equipment and the benefits of powering your vehicle with veg oil. Joel and his wife Rebecca have an extensive background in diesel mechanics and are dedicated to educating and assisting the diesel community in the use of vegetable oil as the true green alternative to diesel fuel. They have dealt with the fuel conversion of tractors, boats, and passenger buses in addition to cars and trucks. Joel has appeared on the Sundance Channel “Big Ideas for a Small Planet” program, the Science Channel Invention Nation, and Huell Howser’s California Green series, promoting their “Veg My Ride” motto.

Joel and Rebecca are interested in talking to students, faculty, staff, and community folks about alternative fuels, fuel crops, and energy independence. Contact Greg Kallio (x4959) if you would like to meet with them for further discussions.

Joel’s presentation will be at 5pm, Tues., Feb. 26 in OCNL 254. Snacks and refreshments will be served. This event is sponsored by the student chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

Archived under Events on February 19, 2008

Spain and Portugal Are Calling You, Travel with HFA in 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 $3,750 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

Archived under Information on February 19, 2008

Sustainable Business Partnership Conference - Time Correction

Don’t miss the Sustainable Business Partnership Kick-Off Conference Mon., March 10, from 10am - 4pm at the Sierra Nevada Brewery Big Room. This conference will focus on the partnership between CSU, Chico, The Institute for Sustainable Development, the City of Chico, and the Chico Chamber of Commerce Community Corporation. This will provide some great networking opportunities so don’t miss this one.

Sustainable Business Partnership Kick-Off Conference
March 10, 10am-4pm
Agenda

9:30am - 10am Doors open for Registration at Sierra Nevada Big Room
10am Event begins
Welcome by Jim Goodwin, Chico Chamber of Commerce Community Corporation
Keynote Address by Ken Grossman, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company
Panel: What is the Sustainable Business Partnership?
Panel: Utilities on Resources Available
Lunch and No-Host Bar
Keynote Address by Seth Nickinson, Saatchi & Saatchi S
Panel: Business Operations
Panel: Business Opportunities
Keynote Address by Julia Sabin, Smucker Quality Beverages
Survey and Closing remarks
3pm - 4pm Networking and No-Host Bar
4pm Event ends

For more information and to register please visit the Chamber web site or our events page.

Archived under Events on February 19, 2008

Chico Ballroom Dance Club Presents: Night Club, Feb. 22

Where: Acker 204

Lesson: Beginning & Intermediate Night Club

Lesson Time: 7:30pm - 9pm
Time: 9pm - 12pm

Cost: $5.00 - dance and lesson
$4.00 - dance only
Membership: $20.00

Come hang out with us in Acker Gym and learn a few new night club moves.

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on February 19, 2008

Persian Cultural Association Meeting

Where: Auggies Fine Coffee and Tea (230 Salem Street, Chico, CA 95928)

When: Friday, Feb. 22, 2pm

All are welcome, please join us.

For questions email Tina or Allia.

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on February 19, 2008