News Release: Minimizing Health Risks Through Nutrition Is Topic of Author's Talk

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 5, 2008
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260
Cindy Wolff, director
Center for Nutrition and Activity Promotion
530-898-5288

Minimizing Health Risks Through Nutrition Is Topic of Author’s Talk

The Center for Nutrition and Activity Promotion (CNAP), California State University, Chico, is one of several groups bringing T. Collin Campbell, author of “The China Study,” to Chico. Campbell will speak on “Minimizing Risk for Obesity, Heart Disease and Diabetes” this Friday, March 7, at 4 p.m. at the Enloe Conference Center, 1528 Esplanade.

Campbell will be discussing his research showing that a change of diet can dramatically reduce the risk of these “diseases of affluence” and that those who already battle these diseases can reduce or reverse their effects through diet.

“For more than 40 years, Campbell, who teaches at Cornell University, has been at the forefront of nutrition research,” said Cindy Wolff, director of CNAP. “His legacy, “The China Study,” is the most comprehensive study of health and nutrition ever conducted.” The study was the culmination of a 20-year partnership of Cornell University, Oxford University and the Chinese Academy of Preventive Medicine.

The complete news release is available online.

Archived under News on March 7, 2008

News Release: MESA Competitions Teach Middle and High School Students About Engineering, Science and Math

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 6, 2008
CONTACT: Joe Wills
Tel: 530-898-4143

MESA Competitions Teach Middle and High School Students About Engineering, Science and Math

More than 100 students from six local middle and senior high schools will drop eggs from tall buildings, race miniature cars built from mousetraps, launch projectiles from trebuchet devices, crush bridge models made from balsawood and compete in other hands-on activities on Saturday, March 8, at California State University, Chico.

These activities are part of a full day of engineering, science and math competitions sponsored by the pre-college division of the Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement (MESA) program. The MESA Day activities will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at different locations on the west side of the CSU, Chico campus.

The MESA Schools Program (MSP) is a statewide academic preparation and enrichment initiative that assists educationally disadvantaged students in achieving academically, developing an early interest in math and science-based careers, and preparing for competitive entry into college.

The complete news release is available online.

Archived under News on March 7, 2008

Arlo Guthrie Returns to Perform Folk Music, April 12

Chico Performances presents Arlo Guthrie: “The Solo Reunion Tour - Together at Last” on Sat., April 12 at 7:30pm in Laxson Auditorium at California State University, Chico.

COST/TICKETS: Premium $30, Adult $25, Senior $23, Student/Child $20

For more information and ticket info please visit the web site.

Archived under Events on March 7, 2008

Anti-Human Trafficking Movie Night

STOP! Trafficking of Persons is hosting a documentary night on Mon., March 10 at 7pm. The documentary “Trading Women” will be shown in Holt 170. The documentary features the history behind, and the journey into, human trafficking in Asia. We hope to see you there.

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on March 7, 2008

Ballroom Dance Club: A Night of Cha-Cha, March 7

Where: Shurmer Gym
When: Friday, March 7
Theme: Country Western

Come in costume and receive $1.00 off.

Lesson 7:30pm - 9pm
Dance 9pm - Midnight
Cost: Lesson $3.00
Dance $2.00

Attend both $4.00, Memberships are now $15.

So dust off your cowboy boots and come shake your latin hips. For those that are interested Nik Linsteadt will be teaching the intermediate lesson.

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on March 6, 2008

Revenue Sharing Applications Now Available

Would you like to earn money for your recognized student organization or AS program? Pick up an application today and apply to win EZ Money for your organization.

Applications are available Wed., March 5 and will be accepted until Thurs., March 27. You can pick them up in BMU Room 203.

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

Archived under Information on March 6, 2008

2008 AS General Elections Applications Available

Candidate applications are now available for any potential candidates in the 2008 AS General Elections.

The Associated Students is a not-for-profit organization that provides numerous campus programs, community services and operates the majority of campus businesses.

Make a difference on your campus and make your voice be heard by running in the 2008 General Elections.

Applications are available until March 27, 2008 and can be picked up in BMU Room 203.

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

Archived under Information on March 6, 2008

AS Government Affairs Information Workshop

Are you clueless about AS Government Affairs positions, but want to run for student council?

Come to the AS Government Affairs Information Workshop and listen to current elected officers discuss everything from the position duties to how to run meetings.

Event Details: Tues., March 11, 2008 at 7pm in the BMU Room 205

If you are interested in running, or plan on running for office you are encouraged to come and learn about what it takes to be an officer.

Archived under Information on March 6, 2008

Ethics film: Crash, Mar. 13

You are all invited to attend the showing of the College of Business Ethics Film Series feature “Crash”. It will be showing at 4pm on Thurs., March 13 in AYRS106. It is free and open to everyone. Please come and bring along a friend.

Archived under Events on March 6, 2008

COB Ethics Speaker: Neil Weinberg, Senior Editor of Forbes Magazine

I want to invite you to see a nationally known speaker, Mr. Neil Weinberg, Senior Editor of Forbes Magazine. He will be speaking on March 24 at 5pm in the BMU auditorium. His picture has been on the front page of the university website all week. He will do a presentation on what conditions make employees get involved in white collar crime and compare that to conditions we’ve seen in the current sub-prime mortgage crisis. He will answer questions at the end and be available for a short book signing of his newly released co-authored book, “Stolen Without a Gun” about the crimes of a group of employees within MCI.

Please put this on your calendar and make plans to attend. It is free and open to all members of the university community as well as all members of the Chico community and the greater NorCal region. Don’t miss out on this special opportunity. If you have further questions please contact Shirley A. Hopkins, Ph.D., 898.6215. It is being sponsored by the College of Business Ethics Initiative.

Archived under Events on March 6, 2008

Sustainable Business Partnership Kick-Off Conference

Date: Mar 10, 2008
Time: 10am - 3pm
Contact Info: 530-891-5556 - Chico Chamber of Commerce

You’re invited to join the kick-off conference for the Sustainable Business Partnership on Monday, March 10, 2008 at the Sierra Nevada Big Room. A partnership between the City of Chico, the Institute for Sustainable Development at CSU, Chico and Chico Chamber of Commerce Community Corporation. They have joined forces and this is an event not to be missed. The event runs from 10am -3pm, tickets are $50 per person and the price includes keynote speakers, panels about business opportunities in sustainability, and a delicious lunch catered by the brewery. Tickets are available by calling 891-5556, online or emailing jessica@loveevents.com

Archived under Events on March 6, 2008

Attention Future Teachers - KDP Meets March 12

So you want to be a teacher? Come check out Kappa Delta Pi, the national honors society for future educators. We will be having a members’ meeting on Wed., March 12, 2008 from 5:30pm - 6:30pm in BMU 312. Our guest speaker will be an author from the book Quad. She taught at Chico High and will be discussing her book and the issue of bullying. We will also be talking about future events and fundraisers. We hope to see you all there.

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on March 6, 2008

Grammy-winning Congolese Afro-pop with Angelique Kidjo, March 15

Recent Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo and her band have spread her rhythmic, Afro-funk fusion to the four corners of the globe and crossed musical boundaries by blending tribal and pop rhythms of West Africa with funk, salsa, and jazz. Kidjo has collaborated with Carlos Santana, Dave Matthews, and Gilberto Gil, and her fun-loving personality, on-stage charisma, and totally unique voice has rocketed her to the top of the world music scene. Peter Gabriel says Kidjo’s “Spirit is irrepressible, and she brings life to everything she touches.”

Angelique Kidjo and her band will be performing at Laxson Auditorium on Saturday, March 15 at 7:30pm, courtesy of Chico Performances.

Tickets are $23 Premium, $18 Adult, $16 Senior, $14 Student/Child for more information visit the web site.

Archived under Events on March 5, 2008

Study Skills Workshop This Week

March 12 (Wednesday)
Planning Your Study Time
6pm - 7pm Julie Brown (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 March 5, 2008

News Release: Noted CSU, Chico Biologist Named to World Environmental Organization

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 5, 2008
CONTACT: Joe Wills
Tel: 530-898-4143

Noted CSU, Chico Biologist Named to World Environmental Organization

California State University, Chico Professor Jeff Price, who shared in the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize as a lead author of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), has been appointed as Senior Fellow for Climate Change and Biodiversity at the United Nations Environment Program - World Conservation Monitoring Center (UNEP-WCMC).

Price will work at the Cambridge, England-based center for portions of 2008 and will retain his faculty position at CSU, Chico in the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences.

Price will assist the center with research concerning climate change and biodiversity, including reducing emissions from avoided deforestation and land degradation, vulnerability of protected areas, and adaptation strategies for protected areas and biodiversity.

The complete news release is available online.

Archived under News on March 5, 2008

Survey of California Undergraduates

This spring term 2008, the Bureau of State Audits (BSA) is surveying undergraduate students at California colleges and universities on textbook affordability. CSU students randomly selected to participate in the survey will be contacted by the BSA via e-mail. Participants will be directed to a web site where they can complete a very short questionnaire. If you are randomly selected to be part of the survey, we urge you to complete the questionnaire so that the experiences of CSU students are adequately reflected in the survey results.

Sincerely,

Drew Calandrella
Vice President for Student Affairs

Archived under Information on March 4, 2008

Lecture: Author and Environmentalist David Quammen, March 11

As part of the On the Creek Lecture Series, David Quammen will give a free lecture 7:30pm, March 11, in Laxson Auditorium.

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.

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.

Archived under Events on March 4, 2008

Paid Graphic Design Position

Experienced graphic designer wanted to design publicity materials for School of the Arts/College of HFA events and promotions. Experience with Macintosh graphic design software. Paid position: 12-15 hours per week. Portfolio and resume required. Prefer junior/senior design majors who have passed portfolio. Immediate opening; possible summer work with more hours. Stop by PAC 110, or contact J. DiMaggio, School of the Arts Publicist, 898-5739.

Archived under Opportunities on March 4, 2008

HIV/AIDS Awareness Day For Women, March 10

March 10 is a National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. The purpose of this annual day is to raise awareness of the increasing impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls. The Student Health Center will have a table set up in the BMU with more information on March 10 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Archived under Information on March 4, 2008

Legislative Affairs Council Meeting Times

The meetings will be scheduled on Mondays and will be held in the Bell Memorial Union Room 205.

Meeting times are as follows:

March 24, 5 p.m.

April 7, 5 p.m.

April 14, 5 p.m. (Pre-CHESS meeting)

April 18-21, CHESS XIII in Sacramento

If you are part of the Legislative Affairs Council, or if you are interested in becoming a member, you are encouraged to please check out a meeting.

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

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on March 4, 2008

Student Council for Exceptional Children Meets March 7

SCEC is having a meeting on Friday, March 7, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. in BMU 304. Our presenters are from S.A.Y. (Same As You), a self advocacy group that educates people about what it is like to be disabled in our community. Come and listen to their stories and experiences.

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on March 4, 2008

Volunteers needed for SWE's Girl Scouts Day

The Society of Women Engineers is looking for 19 volunteers for Girl Scouts “Making it Matter” day on Saturday, April 12. SWE is hosting this event for 72 Girl Scouts and needs volunteers to assist in workshops as well as be group leaders to lead the scouts to the various workshops.

“Making it Matter” is an all-day event, where the scouts will be attending 4 workshops and taking a tour of the facilities. The day will conclude with a large awards ceremony. Workshops include Robotics, Best Bounce, Kalimba, and Spaghetti Egg Drop. They will be earning a Making it Matter patch as well as a special SWE patch.

For more information and to sign up, please contact SWE at chicoswe@yahoo.com.

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on March 4, 2008

Free Speech and Language Evaluations

The Communication Sciences and Disorders Program provides assessments for a variety of communication disorders (articulation, language, voice, stuttering and problems associated with brain injury, stroke and neurological impairments).

We are currently offering free speech/language evaluations to faculty, staff, students and their dependents. Please call the Center at 898-5871 to schedule an appointment.

Archived under Opportunities on March 4, 2008

Celtic Fiddle Festival Coming to Laxson Auditorium, Presented by Chico Performances, March 13

Join three amazing Celtic fiddlers for a night filled with rich and exotic Celtic sounds in the “Celtic Fiddle Festival,” Thurs., March 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Laxson Auditorium, courtesy of Chico Performances.

Three of the world’s finest Celtic fiddlers join forces in this tribute to Celtic Fiddling. Kevin Burke (Irish), Christian Lemaitre (British), and AndrĂ© Brunet (French-Canadian) are each masters of their respective styles. Ged Foley is the accompanying guitar member of the Celtic Fiddle Festival lineup. Ged is well known in Celtic circles for his work with Battlefield Band, his leadership of the House Band, and his recent membership in Patrick Street. When they come together, a spirit of spontaneous fun emerges, and the jigs, reels, and fiddle tunes heat up. Trading stories as well, these performers create an evening of winning hilarity and unforgettable musical thrills.

Tickets are $25 Premium, $20 Adult, $18 Senior, $16 Student/Child. More information on how to purchase tickets is available online or by calling (530) 898-6333.

Archived under Events on March 4, 2008

Student Computing Workshops

Student Computing is presenting these workshops next week:

Tues., March 11
Dreamweaver
5pm - 6pm in MLIB 457

Wed., March 12
Dreamweaver
5pm - 6pm in MLIB 457

The Dreamweaver MX workshop is a beginning workshop for students who are starting out with web page creation. This workshop presentation outlines the basic features and properties of the program. Students will learn how to define a site, set page properties, format text, and insert images. They will also learn how to publish their web page to their student accounts.

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 March 4, 2008

CSU, Chico Birding Club Slide Presentation

“Herping CA, NV & UT: A Year in Review” - An electronic slide presentation by Jackson Shedd
Time: 5:15pm
Location: Holt Hall, Room 268

The CSU, Chico Birding Club presents a program by Jackson Shedd, CSU, Chico grad student in biology and author of Amphibians and Reptiles of Bidwell Park. Jackson will take you through some enjoyable herping (searching for reptiles or amphibians) experiences he had over the last year while traveling through California, eastern Nevada and southern Utah. He takes nothing home from the field except the memories inherent in the photos.

The talk, sponsored by the CSU, Chico Birding Club at its March meeting, is free and open to the public. Snacks, water and sodas will be provided. There will be a FREE raffle for a cool bird-related item or two.

For more information email the CSBC President at tim.ruckle@sbcglobal.net.

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on March 4, 2008

Animal Rights Movie Nights

Chico For Animal Rights (C-FAR) presents Animal Rights Movie Nights, March 10 through March 13 in HOLT 352 at 6 p.m.

We will be showing four great movies about animal rights and animal welfare issues:

* The Emotional Lives of Farm Animals
* The Witness (fur industry)
* I Am An Animal (HBO documentary about PETA founder)
* Peaceable Kingdom (farm animals)

We will also have plenty of information about the issues covered in the movie. We hope you can make it.

* Please note that some movies may contain graphic footage.

For more information and film descriptions, e-mail us at ChicoForAnimalRights@gmail.com or visit our Web site http://ChicoForAnimalRights.GooglePages.com

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on March 4, 2008

News Release: Water and Land Use Expert To Speak on Low Impact Development

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 3, 2008
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260
Kristin Cooper Carter,
Concrete Industry Management Program
530-898-4037

Water and Land Use Expert to Speak on Low Impact Development

Timothy Lawrence, manager and co-director of the Center for Water and Land Use at University of California, Davis Extension, will discuss low-impact development Tuesday, March 4, 5:15 p.m., Langdon 105 at California State University, Chico. The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program in the College of Engineering, Computer Science and Construction Management is sponsoring his visit.

Lawrence holds a PhD from Ohio State University in environmental science. Lawrence’s dissertation research focused on the human dimensions of environmental policy by studying the response of local officials to environmental regulations and importance of multi-jurisdictional collaboration. For the last 12 years, he has focused on the relationship between land use and water quality and the means of minimizing the impact of development on water quality and aquatic habitats.

Prior to moving back to California, Lawrence spent 16 years with Ohio State University Extension, where he was the founding director of the award-winning campus ecology program CampUShed and the Ohio NEMO program. NEMO (Nonpoint Education for Municipal Officials) is a confederation of 32 educational programs in 31 states dedicated to protecting natural resources through better land use and land use planning.

The complete news release is available online.

Archived under News on March 3, 2008

News Release: Pervious Concrete Certification Course Offered for Concrete Contractors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 3, 2008
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260
Kristin Cooper Carter
Concrete Industry Management Program
530-898-4037

Pervious Concrete Certification Course Offered for Concrete Contractors

The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program, California State University, Chico, is sponsoring a five-hour technical course provided by the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association on Tuesday, April 15, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. The course will provide a comprehensive and working knowledge of pervious concrete pavements for installation, design and/or supervision of placements. The program is tailored to civil engineers, city supervisors, contractors and ready mix producers.

The course will include three segments: an instructional exam, a written exam and an installation portion. It will provide each attendee a comprehensive and working knowledge of previous concrete pavements for installation, design and supervision of placements. The instructor and examiner will be Andy Youngs, CNCPC.

The cost of the course is $200.00. To register, contact Rob Wallace at 888-633-0393.

The complete news release is available online.

Archived under News on March 3, 2008

News Release: Chico Jazz X-press Invited to Telluride Jazz Celebration

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 3, 2008
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260
Rocky Winslow
Jazz Studies
530-898-6986

Chico Jazz X-press Invited to Telluride Jazz Celebration

Through a serendipitous series of events, Chico Jazz X-press and its director, Rocky Winslow, have been invited to one of the premiere jazz festivals in the world, the Telluride Jazz Celebration in Telluride, Colo. Winslow received an invitation in December from Paul Machado, director of the festival.

Jazz X-press is California State University, Chico’s top jazz ensemble. For the last several years, the ensemble has hosted concerts with guest artists such as Grammy Award singer Terry Richards, Bobby Shew, Greg Gisbert and drummer and recipient of the 2006 Presidential Teaching Award Paul Romaine, along with many others. An ensemble member posted some Jazz X-press videos with Paul Romaine, also a performer at Telluride, on You Tube.

Machado saw the videos of Jazz X-press on You Tube and made the connection to Winslow, who had been a guest of the festival on two prior occasions as the director of Jazz Studies at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

The complete news release is available online.

Archived under News on March 3, 2008