CAVE Alternative Spring Break Programe Now Accepting Applications!

Want to go hiking, or visit New Orleans over spring break? Check out the Community Action Volunteers in Education (CAVE) Alternative Spring Break (ASB) program. Get out of Chico and earn some units while doing it. The ASB program is about targeting specific needs outside of our community to bring awareness back home.

New Orleans trip spring ‘09: Volunteers will work with Habitat for Humanity in St. Bernard’s Parish, rebuilding homes that were destroyed in Hurricane Katrina.

Redwood National Park spring ‘09: Volunteers will work in the Redwood National Park restoring wilderness area, maintaining trails, cleaning up sites, repairing campsites, removing non-native plants and backpacking throughout the park.

For more information or to obtain an application, visit the CAVE Web site or visit the office in BMU 309.

Archived under Opportunities on January 27, 2009

Come to Laxson for a Night of Bluegrass with Chris Thile and the Punch Brothers, Feb. 13

Join Chico Performances as they bring bluegrass legends Chris Thile and his new band the Punch Brothers to Laxson Auditorium on Feb. 13, 2009 at 7:30pm.

Mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile grew up performing in the award-winning newgrass (and beyond) band Nickel Creek. His new band the Punch Brothers combines the talents of Thile with the hottest young pickers in modern bluegrass - Gabe Witcher, Noam Pikelny, and Greg Garrison. Together they produce a fresh cutting-edge sound that seamlessly blends bluegrass traditions with breathtaking innovation. Their first album How to Grow a Woman from the Ground, released in 2006, was Grammy nominated for Best Instrumental Performance.

Tickets are $25 Premium, $20 Adult, $18 Senior , $16 Student/Child and are available at the University Box Office, 898-6333.

For more information please visit the Web site.

Archived under Events on January 27, 2009

Free English Tutoring for Non-native Speakers

The ESL Resource Center is open Monday-Friday from 11am - 4pm in Siskiyou Hall, room 104.

The center provides free tutoring services for non-native speakers of English who want to improve their spoken and written proficiency.

Services include writing assistance, pronunciation/intonation, oral presentation preparation, reading comprehension, conversation, etc.

Appointments are not required as our procedure is first come, first served. For further information, please stop by the center or contact coordinator Frank Li at 898-5448.

Archived under Information on January 27, 2009

University Film Series: "Secret Cinema #2" with Juan-Carlos Selznick, Jan. 27

University Film Series
Tues., Jan. 27
7:30pm, Ayres 106
$3 donation appreciated
898-4642

Secret Cinema #2 with Juan-Carlos Selznick about 90 min. Part of the Humanities Center’s year-long theme “Regarding Beauty.”

Hidden gems, selected shorts, assorted oddities, rarities, excerpts, glimpses, DVD extras, and other dazzlements from private collections and the archives of Prof. X.

Archived under Events on January 27, 2009

Humanities Center Gallery in January: New works by Peter Jodaitis, "Global Gangsters"

January 6-30
Global Gangsters
New work by Peter Jodaitis
Gallery hours: M-F 8am - 5pm (closed January 19)
Humanities Center Gallery
Trinity Hallway
898-4642
Thurs., Jan. 29, Reception, 5pm - 7pm (artist’s talk at 6pm)

Peter Jodaitis writes of his latest series: “Global Gangsters is my designation for the barbarian hordes in charge of America and large parts of the world. Like others before me (Piranesi, Goya, Philip Guston, to name a few), I have felt that I needed to express my reactions to what I have been witnessing. Using media such as charcoal, gouache, water color, ink, and oil on paper—usually devoted to my celebration of the human form, glories of nature, and inventions of literature—I have been compelled to portray literally, directly, or symbolically the acts and effects of torture, domestic horrors, and the glorification of greed, power, money, and fanaticism.”

Jodaitis has had shows in Boston’s Atlantic Monthly Gallery, New York’s Joseph Papp Theatre, San Jose’s City College Gallery, Palo Alto’s Cultural Center, and Los Gatos’ Tercera Gallery. He moved here in 1993 and has shown in the James Snidle Gallery, Chico Art Center, Cory’s, 1078 Gallery, Spice Creek Restaurant, Chico Paper Company, and previously in the Humanities Center Gallery.

Archived under Events on January 27, 2009

Meriam Library Guided Tours - Spring 2009

Please share with your students:

Meriam Library Guided Tours

Meet in the lobby on the first floor of the library. All tours 12 pm - 12:50 pm

Friday, January 23
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday January 26, 27, 28
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday February 2, 3, 4

A self-guided tour handout is available at the 2nd floor Reference desk.

Archived under Information on January 27, 2009

Professional MBA Information Sessions - Chico Feb. 11 - Redding Feb. 18

The College of Business and Continuing Education, in partnership with Shasta College, will host Information Sessions in Chico and Redding to advise potential applicants for the Professional Master of Business Administration program.

In Chico - Wed., Feb. 11, 2009, 6pm - 7:30pm, CSU, Chico Continuing Education Classroom (CE 107) on campus.

In Redding - Wed., Feb.18, 2009, 6pm - 7:30pm, Shasta College University Center, 1400 Market Street, downtown Redding, Room 8113.

If you are interested in the Professional MBA you are encouraged to attend an information session.

Please RSVP by calling Continuing Education, 530-898-6105, or by e-mailing their contact information.

For more information please visit the Web site.

Please forward this note to your friends who will benefit from this opportunity.

Archived under Events on January 27, 2009

CSU, Chico Warehouse Live Auction, Feb. 17

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

These items are cash only and payable at the time of purchase. Viewing hours are 11am to 12noon. The auction will begin promptly at 12:10pm on Tues., Feb. 17, 2009, located at the Warehouse, 810 Oak Street, Suite 100, Chico. Be early as the auction moves fast.

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

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give the Office of Property Management a call at 898-6535 or 898-6559.

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

Archived under Events on January 27, 2009

First Annual Music Day at CSU, Chico, Jan. 31

CSU, Chico Chapter of National Band Association presents the first annual Music Day at CSU, Chico. Join us Sat., Jan. 31 for this series of workshops and master classes for music students pre-collegiate to pro and an Educator’s Roundtable for music educators.

Woodwinds: Dr. Russell Burnham 9:30am Wismer Theatre

Educators: Music Educator Roundtable, Sue Delgardo 9:30am, PAC 112

Brass: How to get the Collegiate Sound, Casson Scowcroft 11am, Wismer Theatre

Jazz: How to Not Suck in Every Key, Rocky Winslow 2pm, Harlen Adams Theatre

For more information, please contact us at NBA.Chico@gmail.com

Archived under Events on January 27, 2009

Humanities Center Gallery in January and February: CSU Chico Alum Klutch Stanaway's "Plywood on Paper"

Jan. 22 - Feb. 26, 2009
Plywood on Paper
Klutch Stanaway
Humanities Center Gallery, Trinity 100, 898-4642
Gallery hours: M-F 8-5
Feb. 6
Reception 5pm - 7pm (talk at 6pm

Klutch Stanaway received an M.F.A. in sculpture from Cranbrook Academy of Art and a B.F.A. from CSU, Chico (he was the first student gallery assistant employed by the Humanities Center Gallery at its inception). Stanaway’s work is represented by Solway Jones in Los Angeles, and has been reviewed in Art Scene, ArtForum.com, and Artweek. The series from which this exhibit derives makes references to minimalism, modernism, and, as Stanaway writes, “good ol’ suburbia.” He also says, “I use crystalline forms, satellites, and the Mars Rovers as templates for drawings and plywood sculptures. The Crystalline Plywood Templates could be considered paper models for DIY crystals, faux bois inkblots, or a carpenter’s formal exercises.”

Stanaway has exhibited in many solo and group shows in California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Germany, and the Netherlands. He is currently an adjunct instructor at Pierce and Fullerton Colleges in Southern California.

Archived under Events on January 27, 2009

University Film Series: The Real Charlie Wilson's War, Feb. 3

University Film Series
Tues., Feb. 3
7:30pm, Ayres 106
$3 donation appreciated
898-4642

The Real Charlie Wilson’s War
Sponsored by The Book in Common at CSU, Chico

This documentary is about Charlie Wilson, the Texas congressman who teamed with a CIA agent to provide arms for the Afghani freedom fighters against the Soviets, which resulted in helping lay the groundwork for the growth of the Taliban. A question to ponder: Why did the U.S. understand the need for economic reconstruction after WWII but fail to incorporate this practice in the political turmoil of the Middle East? The film features a number of CIA, Pakistani, and Russian military operatives along with live footage of the conflict.

Archived under Events on January 27, 2009

Capital Fellows Programs Application Deadline

Faculty and Students,

The nationally recognized Capital Fellows Programs are sponsored by the Center for California Studies at California State University, Sacramento and are an outstanding opportunity for college graduates to engage in public service and prepare for a future career. Participants gain first-hand experience in governing the most diverse state in the nation and a sense of personal involvement in the leadership of California society.

Individuals are invited to apply to one or more of the programs that meet their interests and qualifications. Application forms must be completed and submitted by Feb. 25, 2009. For detailed information about the programs and applications, please refer to the following Web site.

If you have any questions or need additional information not provided on the Web site above, please contact the Center for California Studies at (916) 278-6906 or by e-mail.

Archived under Opportunities on January 27, 2009

Art of Diversity Inaugural Art Show - Deadline Extended to Feb. 2

The Office of Diversity is launching a new art exhibit, and we need your help to make it happen. The exhibit will be up for the entire month of March 2009, and submissions will be accepted through Feb. 2. Submissions form is available online.

For more information, please contact the Office of Diversity at 530-898-4764.

Archived under Information on January 27, 2009

Learn Ancient Greek

CSU, Chico is now offering First-Semester Ancient Greek, a four credit hour course. Register online under GREK 101A section 1 (lecture and discussion) and section 2 (the laboratory component of the course) or through Continuing Education. The course meets Fridays, 2pm - 4:50pm in TALR 106, and the lab session is on Mondays 3pm - 3:50pm in TALR 207. In addition to learning the structure of the language and gaining facility in translation from Greek to English, the class will also discuss works of Aristophanes, Plato, Aeschylus, and Euripides in order to place the language in its cultural context.

Please contact Jed Wyrick, Chair of Religious Studies and Coordinator of the Humanities Program at 898-6379.

Archived under Information on January 27, 2009

The Second City on Tour, Jan. 28

Chico Performances presents The Second City on Tour, a night full of witty comedy coming to Laxson Auditorium on Jan. 28, 2009 at 7:30pm.

Celebrating 50 years of performance, The Second City alumni of award-winning actors, and directors includes a virtual “who’s who” of comic masters: Mike Myers, Steve Carell, and Tina Fey to name just a few. The Second City deliver their insightful, intelligent humor as they skewer computer, political, and pop culture, mixing polished material with over-the-top improv.

Tickets cost: $17 Adult, $15 Senior, $10 Student/Child and are available at the University Box Office, 898-6333.

For more information, please visit the Web site.

Archived under Events on January 27, 2009

Outdoor Education Survey

Welcome back for the Spring semester, my name is Reid Cross and I am the coordinator of the Outdoor Education Program here at CSU, Chico. I know you are busy but I would like just few minutes of your time to fill out short survey concerning the attitudes of CSU, Chico Students toward a degree in Outdoor Education. The survey contains an opening statement of explanation and the first question gives you the option to decline. The survey should not take more than 8-10 minutes.

More information available online for full explanation and the survey.

Archived under Information on January 27, 2009

Campus Connection

The University Police Department would like to take this opportunity to announce that its Campus Connection shuttle service is now available 7 days a week, from 6pm until midnight.

UPD’s Community Service Officers staff the Campus Connection shuttle, and the service is available, at no charge, to students, faculty, staff and campus visitors.

Campus Connection operates within the campus core, and can also be utilized for transportation between the campus and designated off-campus locations. Examples of designated off-campus locations include the following: Campus parking lots, 25 and 35 Main Street, and University Village. Students can also use Campus Connection for transportation to a recognized fraternity or sorority.

Campus Connection can be utilized by calling (530) 898-5555 or by utilizing one of the numerous blue light phones located throughout the campus.

Archived under Information on January 27, 2009

Green Campus Internships Available

Chico Green Campus is looking for interns for the spring 2009 semester to help us make our wonderful campus more energy efficient and help save the environment.

Green Campus offers 1 to 3 units for internships and allows students to work on a variety of energy efficiency projects, events and programs.

There will be the possibility for advancement to a paid staff member position after spring 2009 for students involved with Green Campus.

If you would like more information, please contact Green Campus or visit our Web site.

Archived under Opportunities on January 27, 2009

Join the Finance Club

Worried about the economy but you don’t really know what’s going on? Want an in-depth inside perspective into the workings of markets? Consider joining the Finance Club.

The Finance Club is a student organization that is focused on the inner working of the finance industry. Through weekly guest speakers, we gain inside knowledge of the finance industry and world markets through in-depth discussion with professionals in many related fields. We also manage our own investment portfolio with the help of local brokers (and yes this is real money!). A 1 unit elective credit is available as part of our Investment Club.

Come and join us for our first meeting of the semester on Mon., Feb. 2, at 7pm in Glenn 112. We will be hearing from guest speaker Joe Milam from Legacy Capital Management.

For more information about Legacy Capital Management and the Finance Club visit our Web site.

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on January 27, 2009