University Film Series: 5TH ANNUAL INT'L SHORTS FEST 2008, hosted by Nanette Wylde, May 13

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

MAY 13
Fifth Annual International Shorts Festival 2008 Hosted by Nanette Wylde and produced by the Electronic Arts Program, Department of Art and Art History.

This year’s program features CSU, Chico student works from the Department of Art and Art History and Applied Computer Graphics.

Archived under Events on May 2, 2008

International Forum: "An Emerald Odyssey," May 6

An Emerald Odyssey: In Search of the Gods of Golf and Ireland, presented by Paul Zingg, President, CSU, Chico.

“An Emerald Odyssey” is an exploration of Ireland through golf, and golf through Ireland. It seeks to understand the history and culture, pleasures and mysteries of a game that is rooted in memory and landscape and in a land where mythology, history, and spirituality blend powerfully and seamlessly. This talk draws upon President Zingg’s forthcoming book, An Emerald Odyssey: In Search of the Gods of Golf and Ireland (Collins Press, Cork, Ireland, May, 2008).

Tues., May 6, 5pm-5:50pm in HOLT 170.

For more information about the International Forum, please visit the Web site.

Archived under Events on May 2, 2008

The Chico Anthropological Society (CAS) Film Series

The Chico Anthropological Society (CAS) will be showing its last film for the Spring Ethnographic Film Series on Thurs., May 8 at 6pm in Butte 305.

The film to be showed is called “State of Fear” which discusses the 20 year reign of the Shinning Path regime in Peru, under the Moaist leader Abimael Guzmán. After the film we will follow up with a discussion of the material and serve food and drink!

All majors are welcome to participate.

Food and drink will be available for $4 donations to CAS.

Please contact Stephanie if you have any questions about the event: seclarey@yahoo.com.

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on May 2, 2008

News Release: Statewide Geography Conference Held at CSU, Chico

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 1, 2008
CONTACT: Joe Wills
Tel: 530-898-4143

Statewide Geography Conference Held at CSU, Chico

Approximately 300 teachers, professors and students of geography from across the state are expected at the 62nd annual conference of the California Geographical Society to be held at California State University, Chico May 2-4.

The theme of this year’s conference is “Conservation and Planning for Sustainability.” Professor Jacquelyn Chase, chair of CSU, Chico’s Department of Geography and Planning, said CSU, Chico has hosted the conference three previous times, in 1954, 1975 and 1985. Approximately 115 papers, posters or maps are expected to be presented at the conference.

Jessica Lundberg, chair of the board of Lundberg Family Farms and manager of the farm’s seed production and nursery, is keynote speaker for the conference. She will tell the story of the Richvale-based farm and the role of its “eco-positive farming methods” in the development of sustainable land use in North State and beyond.

The complete news release is available online.

Archived under News on May 2, 2008

A Career in Publishing?

If a career in magazine or book publishing sounds interesting to you, learn more about the Certificate in Literary Editing and Publishing program. Courses offered in the fall include Literary Editing (ENGL 415), which produces Watershed literary magazine, and Editing Manuscripts for Publication (ENGL 416), which edits magazine articles and book manuscripts for actual publication. Open to all majors.

In this program, you learn publishing by working on publications in production with real publishers. For more information, contact Casey Huff, 898-5983 or visit the program Web site.

Archived under Information on May 1, 2008

STOP! Trafficking of Persons Movie Night

Come see the final documentary showing by the STOP! Trafficking of Persons group. We will be showing the documentary created by the Not For Sale campaign which shows us what truly is being done to stop human trafficking and modern-day slavery and help the victims of trafficking. The movie will be shown on Monday, May 5 at 7pm in Holt 170. We hope to see you there.

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on May 1, 2008

Associated Students Government Affairs Coordinator Positions Available

Would you like to be a part of the Associated Students Government Affairs team for the 2008-2009 school year?

Applications are now being accepted for the ROAD Crew Coordinator and Alumni Affairs Coordinator positions. If you are interested in either of the positions, please stop by and pick up an application from BMU Room 203 between the hours of 9am and 5pm.

Applications are due by Thurs., May 8 and interviews will be held on Friday, May 9. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to become an active part of student government.

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

Archived under Opportunities on May 1, 2008

Diversion Excursion Call for Volunteers

The 9th annual Diversion Excursion event is happening Thurs., May 22 and Friday, May 23, the last 2 days of finals week.

The purpose of this event is to divert reusable and recyclable materials from the landfill and donate everything to local charities, while educating students on waste diversion. Last year we diverted over 17,000 pounds from going to the landfill.

The program is designed to collect donations as university residents move out. Ten collection stations staffed with volunteers are set up at the on-campus halls: Shasta, Lassen, Whitney (2), Esken, and Mechoopda; and 4 tables at University Village.

We need over 100 volunteers to work a 2 hour shift and staff the tables to engage and assist the residents as they donate items. Volunteers are provided with a free t-shirts and snacks.

There will be an informative volunteer meeting with pizza on May 13 from 5pm - 6pm in BMU 209 or May 14 from 12pm - 1pm in BMU 312.

Be a part of this exciting opportunity to volunteer. Bring your friends. Visit the AS Recycling office in BMU 301 or call 898-5033 to sign up.

DE Coordinators: Marcie Holmes and Desiree Tavares diversionexcur@csuchico.edu.

Archived under Opportunities on May 1, 2008

Bike Mechanic Job Opportunity

The Adventure Outings Bike Cart is now hiring for the fall 2008 semester. We are seeking motivated and dependable students with bike repair experience. The job description would be working on campus at the Bike Cart, which is open Monday through Thursday noon - 4pm, as well as working at an off-campus shop fixing bikes for our used bike auctions.

If interested in this position please turn in a cover letter, resume and your fall 2008 school schedule to the Adventure Outings office, BMU 102. Deadline for paperwork is Friday, May 9 by 5pm, and interviews will be held the following week.

For more information please contact Kyle Hughes at (530) 898-3362.

Archived under Opportunities on May 1, 2008

2007/2008 Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) and SMART Grant Recipients:

The Financial Aid and Scholarship Office reminds you that if you were awarded one of the above grants, and it has not disbursed, the likely reason is an incomplete grade. According to federal eligibility guidelines for sophomore-level ACG recipients and for all terms for SMART Grant recipients, a minimum GPA of 3.0 must be met. We cannot use a current GPA with pending incomplete grade(s).

If you have any incomplete grades, this is what you need to do:

Complete the needed course(s) by May 12, 2008.
Contact our office immediately once you have received a final grade(s).

If you do not have incomplete grades, were awarded one of these grants, and it has not disbursed, please contact us immediately.

Contact Information:
Phone: 530-898-6451
E-mail: finaid@csuchico.edu

Archived under Opportunities on May 1, 2008

3rd Annual Conversations on Diversity Achievement Awards and Reception, May 7

Announcing the Third Annual Conversations on Diversity Awards (The CODAs). The event will be hosted by Tray Robinson, director of University Diversity Programs, CSU Chico.

Join us as we celebrate the outstanding work of our campus community. The reception will be held May 7 in BMU 210 from noon - 1pm, appetizers and beverages will be provided.

Contact Tray Robinson in the Office of Diversity (898-4764) for more information, hope to see you there.

Archived under Events on May 1, 2008

Town Hall Meeting, May 7

CSU, Chico’s Spring Town Hall Meeting on May 7, from 5:30pm to 9pm in the BMU auditorium. The Town Hall Meeting is the culmination of 450 first-year student’s efforts to research, discuss, and write about topics they feel are important in the 2008 Presidential Election. More detailed information can also be found online.

Come join us for this civic engaging event and spread your wealth of knowledge with others from the community and campus.

Archived under Events on May 1, 2008

News Release: CSU, Chico Wins Best Practices Award in Student Energy Efficiency

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 30, 2008
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260
Amelia Gulling, director
Green Campus Program
530-520 5074

CSU, Chico Wins Best Practices Award in Student Energy Efficiency

The Green Campus Program at California State University, Chico has won the Best Practices award for Student Energy Efficiency in the California State University, Office of the Chancellor, Energy Efficiency Partnership Program.

Green Campus is a student-run organization with the objective of improving energy efficiency on campus as well as educating students, faculty and staff about energy conservation. Members of Green Campus will accept the award at the UC/CSU/CCC Sustainability Conference at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo at the end of July.

The students involved are excited about winning the award after being edged out by Humboldt State the previous two years, said student Bret Bosma, who has been with Green Campus since it started. “Some of the Chico team plan to roll in to the conference in July in style, on bicycles, in the name of sustainability and energy conservation,” said Bosma.

The complete news release is available online.

Archived under News on May 1, 2008

Workshops this Week

May 6 (Tuesday)
Don’t Let Stress Make You a Mess 5pm - 6pm
Stephanie Chervinko (presenter)
MLIB 459

May 7 (Wednesday)
Planning for Finals 6pm - 7pm
Julie Brown (presenter)
MLIB 226

No need to stress over finals - come learn ways to avoid procrastination, create a study plan, stay positive and work off stress by using visualization and relaxation techniques.

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

Archived under Opportunities on April 30, 2008

Sea Kayaking Course, Forebay Aquatic Center, May 3

Saturday, May 3 from 2pm - 5pm the Forebay Aquatic Center, program of the Associated Students, will be offering a course in Sea Kayaking. Come and learn in our fleet of Necky excursion sea kayaks and day touring kayaks. Rutter systems, wet exits, boat care, paddling technique and water safety are just a few things the course will teach. Taking this course will put you on your way to exploring water beyond the Forebay. Once you have passed the course you can rent our sea kayaks to take on your own excursions.

The opportunities in the area are endless. CSU, Chico staff members only pay $24 for this course. To register call (530) 624-6919. Visit our web site for courses and information. Hope to see you on the water.

Archived under Information on April 30, 2008

Gear Up for Chico Bike Week: May 11-17

CSU, Chico and Associated Students is partnering with the Butte Bike Coalition to support events for Chico Bike Week, May 11-17, 2008.

There are several events we encourage you to become involved in:
Bike Swap at the BMU, Monday, May 12, 5pm - 8pm.

For more information, contact Kyle Hughes at (530) 898-3362.

“I Bike Chico” pins and postcard give away at the AS Bike Cart throughout the week.

Bike to Work Week Business Challenge 2008: for information on how to register your department, contact Jillian Buckholz at (530) 898-4335. Participants will receive a special gift.

Look Out for Cyclists: Take the Awareness Test

Use your pedal power and bicycle to school and work during Chico Bike Week. For more information, visit TAPS.

Archived under Events on April 30, 2008

Summer Work-Study Information and Application Available Now

Students who plan to earn work-study funds during Summer 2008: A Summer Work-Study information page and application are now available on the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office web site, and may be downloaded from our Printable Forms. Students must be approved for Summer Work-Study prior to being paid from a work-study account. The application includes a section to be completed and signed by your Work-Study employer. For additional information, call our office at 898-6451.

Archived under Opportunities on April 30, 2008

News Release: CSU, Chico Students Use Technology To Assist Harlem School

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 30, 2008
CONTACT: Joe Wills
Tel: 530-898-4143
John Roussell,
Communication Design
530-898-6892

CSU, Chico Students Use Technology To Assist Harlem School

Students in the Instructional Design and Technology Program at California State University, Chico have been involved in a semester-long online mentoring project with 8th grade students from Storefront School in Harlem, N.Y.

The project, titled “Seeds of Support,” involves Web-based synchronous and asynchronous meetings to provide students from lower socioeconomic areas an opportunity for meaningful learning interactions with college students.

There will be a live online demonstration involving the CSU, Chico student mentors and the Storefront School students in Harlem at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, May 1, in Tehama Hall room 224. Communication design professor John Roussell and graduate researcher Jennifer Nowotny will be available to answer questions following the 30-minute demonstration.

The complete news release is available online.

Archived under News on April 30, 2008

Hmong Textile Show and Silent Auction, May 7

Hmong Textile Show and Silent Auction
Wed., May 7
5pm to 7pm
BMU 211

There will be several Hmong textiles embroidered by Hmong women in Butte County and Hmong women from Thailand and Laos. Included are: 1 wall-sized story cloth, several embroidered “snail” pillow cases, mail carriers, and much more. Bidding starts at 5:15pm. For more information, please contact Pa Vue at (530) 354-6581 or pa_n_vue@yahoo.com.

Presented by Hmong Students Association

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

Senior Sendoff, May 6

Free BBQ for all graduating Seniors. Please join us for our Senior Sendoff on Tues., May 6, from noon - 2:30pm, on the Free Speech Lawn. Come enjoy free food, prices, music, and check out what’s in the 2008 time capsule.

Archived under Events on April 30, 2008

Cross Cultural Leadership Center Para-Professional Positions Available

Attention Students:

Be a part of the continuous growth of the CCLC and building an inclusive community on our campus. This is a unique experience in premier leadership.

We are looking for a diverse group of talented and experienced individuals in several areas including:

Graphic Design
Curriculum Development
Program Development
Public Relations
Event Planning
Web Development
AND MORE …

Positions are 10-15 hours per week. Applications and complete job descriptions are also available in BMU 213. Deadline is Friday, May 9, 2008 by 5pm.

Call CC Carter with questions at x5396.

Archived under Opportunities on April 30, 2008

Future Teachers End of The Year Mixer on May 6

Liberal Studies Student Association invites all future teachers and those interested in education to a end of the year event. Refreshments will be provided along with great opportunities to meet other interested in education. Please join us on May 6 at 5pm in Selvester’s Cafe! Hope to see you there.

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

Late Night Chico Presents De-Stress Fest, May 17

Are you stressed out studying for finals and could use a little De-Stress time? AS Late Night has just the thing for you. Sat., May 17 we will be providing free hand and neck massages, free gift bags (which include randomly distributed prizes), and free food.

Save the date: Sat., May 17 in the BMU Common Grounds at 8pm. Free massages, free food, and free prizes.

For more information contact: Greer Shuler, Jessica Vowels, or Jenny Bucher
Aschico.com/latenight
(530)898-4172

Archived under Events on April 30, 2008

Ink Blot Arts General Meeting, May 7

Come join us for our last General Meeting of the semester. We will be unveiling our events for the upcoming school year. Meet in PAC 261 - Design Room at 5pm. For more information, go to www.InkBlotArts.com or search for Ink Blot Arts on Facebook. We hope to see you there.

Ink Blot Arts is a student-run theatre production company and a currently-registered Professional AS Club at CSU, Chico.

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

International Education Week (IEW)

“Women Around the World”
Friday, May 2
12pm - 1pm, BMU 303
Presented by Katherine Punteney, International Student Advisor
Meet women from around the world in a panel discussion on gender roles and the cultural expectations which women conform to, negotiate, or reject.

“A Night with Harry Potter”
Friday, May 2
5pm - 8pm, Ayres 106
Presented by The British Council and The Harry Potter Club
Gather your wands, put on your robes, and get excited to travel the globe. The British Council and Harry Potter Club present a brilliant night of wizardry, cheer, and fanciful flight. Treats will be present and nice cuppas of tea; we will provide all this for thee. Learn about UK culture, test your Harry Potter knowledge, and get ready for UK college. There will be prizes for all you wizards at heart, but the best Potter costume will earn a true piece of art. Fly your brooms down to Ayres, Room 106 from 5pm - 8pm. Trivia Quiz on Harry Potter and British Culture, Extravagant Treats, Exclusive showing of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix at approximately 6pm. Let’s have some fun.

Archived under Events on April 30, 2008

The Annual Speech and Hearing Fair, May 3

The Center for Communication Sciences and Disorders will be holding its annual Speech and Hearing Fair:

Date: Sat., May 3, 2008
Time: 9am - 3pm
Location: Aymer J. Hamilton (AJH) building - Room 100 (Adjacent to the Bidwell Mansion).

The Speech and Hearing Fair is open to the public. Free hearing screenings and/or speech and language screenings. Games *** Food *** Prizes

Archived under Events on April 29, 2008

Film Event on Terrorism in Peru

The Chico Anthropological Society (CAS) will be showing its last film for the Spring Ethnographic Film Series on Thurs., May 8 at 6pm in Butte 305.

The film to be showed is called “State of Fear” which discusses the 20 year reign of the Shinning Path regime in Peru, under the Moaist leader Abimael Guzmán. After the film we will follow up with a discussion of the material and serve food and drink!

All majors are welcome to participate.

Food and drink will be available for $4 donations to CAS.

Please contact Stephanie if you have any questions about the event: seclarey@yahoo.com.

Archived under Events on April 29, 2008

Chico Anthropological Society Officer Elections

Interested in running for office and getting credits? Up to three units of internship in leadership credit now available for CSU, Chico AS recognized club officers. President, VP, Treasurer, and Secretary positions open for the 2008/2009 school year.

Elections will take place at the Bear at 5pm on May 8 after the Thursday Forum.

To run please contact Stephanie Clarey: seclarey@yahoo.com.

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

Join Cowboy Junkies in Laxson, May 3

Come see the Cowboy Junkies and opening act Monahans rock Laxson Auditorium, Sat., May 3, 2008 at 7:30pm, brought to you by Chico Performances.

From country to folk, Americana to blues, Canada’s rural-rock legends are known for stellar musicianship. The superb songwriting on their newest album, At the End of Paths Taken, has it storming up the record charts. Their signature sound has been described as melancholic, dusty, and lonesome, with a direct kinship to Hank Williams.

Tickets are $27 Premium, $22 Adult, $20 Senior, and $18 Student/Child. More information on how to purchase tickets is available at the web site or by calling (530) 898-6333.

Archived under Events on April 29, 2008

News Release: Film Nominated for Award at International Film Festival

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 29, 2008
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260

Film Nominated for Award at International Film Festival

Jason Tannen, Department of Art and Art History, California State University, Chico, has just had his film “The Pressman Negatives” nominated for a “Tinny Award” in the Film Noir category at the 2008 Swansea Film Festival. This international film festival takes place May 31-June 7 in Swansea Bay, United Kingdom. The festival will screen 175 films. “Pressman” was nominated along with five other films in the noir category.

“The Pressman Negatives” (2006, 09:25 min.) is a photographic narrative that explores issues of time, memory, fact and fabrication. It is the story of jewelry thief Sidney Pressman, his cohorts in crime and the dark world they inhabited in a Midwestern city during the 1970s. Through snapshots allegedly taken by him, it documents the final days of Pressman and his criminal colleagues, brought together for one last heist.

The complete news release is available online.

Archived under News on April 29, 2008

News Release: Presidential Election Is Focus of Spring 2008 Town Hall Meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 29, 2008
CONTACT: Joe Wills
Tel: 530-898-4143

Presidential Election Is Focus of Spring 2008 Town Hall Meeting

California State University, Chico students will focus on issues relevant to the upcoming Presidential election at a town hall meeting Wednesday, May 7, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the BMU Auditorium.

The Town Hall Meeting program, launched at CSU, Chico in 2006, helps increase students’ civic engagement and connection with the community.

Approximately 450 California State University, Chico students and an additional 200 community and campus members are expected to take part in roundtable discussions and other activities. Students lead and participate in the roundtable talks as part of semester-long research and writing projects.

The complete news release is available online.

Archived under News on April 29, 2008