Investors Club, Meets Feb. 11

CSU, Chico Investor’s Club strives to enhance student understanding of investing by applying class instruction to current economic conditions; to encourage the association of students with a common interest, and promoting debate and discussion of various investment strategies.

We host weekly meetings starting Feb. 11 at 7pm in Glenn Hall (Room TBA) that will consist of professional speakers, as well as open forum where attendees can share their unique investment positions and strategies. We are open to all majors and welcome anyone who is interested in learning how to make money.

Any questions can be directed to Sean Wilson at wilsionshawn8@sbcglobal.net, or Derek Minetti at Dminetti@gmail.com.

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Wildcat email System Upgrade

For mandatory registration go to the Web site.

Starting on Jan. 20, 2009, the wildcat student e-mail system is going to be upgraded to a CSU, Chico implementation of Google Apps for Education (Click here for more information.)

Are you ready for the switch? If you would like to learn more, join the Google Campus Ambassador on Wed., Feb. 4, 2009 at 7pm or Thurs., Feb. 5, 2009 at 6pm in BMU 304.

Google Apps is a set of services aimed to help you communicate and collaborate with your peers and instructors in an easier and more efficient way. This family of technologies includes:

Gmail
An email system that enables you to send and receive emails, text chat, and even video chat while offering reliable security and an incredible amount of storage space (7 GB). With Gmail, the days of you running out of email space or being constrained by small attachment sizes are long gone.

Google Docs
A collaboration system that allows you to share and co-author documents, spreadsheets and presentations online with your classmates.

Google Calendar
The best tool to keep yourself organized and share personal and class schedules calendars.

Google Sites
Provides you with assistance in creating websites quickly and host them undeterminably for free.

Google Giveawys and Free Snacks will be provided. (Space is limited.)

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Free Tutoring

Students may sign up for free tutoring appointments in the Student Learning Center beginning on Wed., Feb. 4, at 9am. Appointments must be made in person.

Hours: Monday through Thursday 9am - 4:30pm and Friday 9am - 2:30pm.

Tutoring is offered for writing, math, sciences, foreign languages, and a variety of other academic subjects. All tutors are students recommended by faculty based on their knowledge and their commitment to helping others succeed.

Visit or call for more information:
Student Learning Center
Student Services Center, room 340
530-898-6839

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Campus Wellness Center Welcomes Back Students

Welcome back to another great semester at CSU, Chico. We would like to remind you of all the great services we have to offer the students of CSU, Chico.

Our intent is to enhance the overall wellness of our campus by providing education on wellness issues. We have a self-development tree offering a wide variety of fliers and handouts pertaining to many health and wellness issues. We also have many books and other resources on topics like: stress management, personal relationships, nutrition, personal growth, and so much more. These are here for students to utilize in our office, or check out for class assignments, or personal interest. We will also be offering many workshops, forums and exciting events on numerous topics during the semester. We will be sure to keep you updated.

Feel free to come by our office at the Student Services Center 430, call us at 898-4697, check out our Web site or email us with any questions, comments, or concerns. Good luck and happy studying.

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Winter Survey

The Chico State Birding Club announces its “Winter Birding Survey”

(modified “Big Day”) in the CSBC Fall/Winter/Spring series - Sat., Jan. 31
Field Trip Leader: Jay Bogiatto

Meeting at 7am at the east end of Holt Hall on the CSU campus (near the palm tree), we’ll go to a variety of habitats and return around 6:30pm. Dress warmly, wear comfortable walking shoes, bring water, lunch, and if you have them, binoculars, scopes and field guides. We’ll go to the following places for the estimated amount of time at each place.

Forest Ranch (low elevation montane coniferous forest) - 1.5h
Crown Point Road (chaparral) - .5h
Llano Seco Unit, Sacramento River, NWR (semi-permanent marsh) - 1h
Other Llano Seco Stops/Little Butte Creek Slough - (semi-permanent marsh) -.5h
Sacramento NWR (marshland complex) - 2.5h
Thermalito Afterbay (lake/reservoir) - .5h
Feather River @ Oroville (riparian lotic) - 1.5h
Return to Chico via Pentz Road

See you at the palm tree.

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Delta Sigma Theta Informational Rush

Interested in learning about our illustrious organization with 96 years of Sisterhood, Dedicated to Public service? Come mingle with the Devastating Divas of Delta Sigma Theta on Jan. 30 at 7:30pm in the Cross Cultural Leadership Center for our informational Rush. Business casual attire is requested. For more information contact Robin George at (510) 364-2588 or Rags2riches4@aol.com.

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The Bellydance Superstars are coming to Laxson for a Valentine's Day Performance

Chico Performances presents a hypnotic and sensual performance by the Bellydance Superstars for Valentine’s Day, in Laxson Auditorium at 7:30pm, Sat., Feb. 14, 2009.

Feminine mystique combines with sultry sensuality in the mesmerizing Art of Belly Dance. From the stage at Lollapalooza in 2003 to thousands of classrooms across the U.S., in venues from London to L.A., the Bellydance Superstars have become an international sensation, successfully translating this ancient art into a 21st Century phenomenon. Exotic and colorful, sexy and provocative, this performance is sure to heat up your Valentines Day.

Tickets cost $30 Premium, $25 Adult, $23 Senior, $14 Student/Child, and are available at the University Box Office, 898-6333.

For more information, please visit the Web site.

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EOP Student Association Meets Feb. 3

EOPSA’s first meeting of the year will be Tues., Feb. 3, at 5 pm in the EOP Conference Room, SSC 306.

Free Food will be provided.

Come and see what we’re up to this semester. We have our end of the year trip, community service, parties, and much more.

For more info or questions: Eddie Roman, President.

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Master's Recital, Feb. 6

What: MASTER’S RECITAL
When: Friday, Feb. 6 at 7:30pm
Where: CSU, Campus PAC 135 (Wismer Arena Theatre)
Who: Steven Grahn

Graduate student Steven Grahn presents “Electronic Corridors”. The program will feature all original works in completion of a master’s degree in Composition with Electronic Media. Special guests include Martin “Tino” Marrufo on percussion and Dawn McConnell on violin.

The eveing will include a variety of pieces, all unique compositions utilizing a variety of instruments and electronic media. There is a reception immediately following with the composer.

Contact information:
Steven Grahn - s_grahn@sbcglobal.net
343-6489

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Making Peace with Food and Body

Do you wish you could be free from food and weight obsession? Does it feel like you spend more time dieting, exercising, and worrying about the way you look than you spend on classes, friends, or family? Ever wonder what “normal” eating really looks like?

If you answered “YES” to any of these questions, Making Peace with Food and Body may be for you. This support group offered by the Counseling and Wellness Center is designed for students who are struggling with any food or body issues. Think you might have an eating disorder? Recovering from an eating disorder? Or just sick and tired of hating your body? Making Peace with Food and Body can help you find peace, begin healing, and embrace life. The group meets Wednesdays from 3pm - 4:30pm. To join the group, stop by the Counseling and Wellness Center (Student Services Center 430) to schedule a meeting with the group leader, Dr. Stephanie Chervinko. Space is limited. Sign up today.

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Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program Applications Available

CSU, Chancellor’s Doctoral Incentive Program (CDIP) applications are now available online.

The purpose of this program is to increase the number of promising doctoral students who are interested in applying and competing for future CSU instructional faculty positions. The program seeks to accomplish this goal by providing financial aid in the form of loans to doctoral students. If a participant is hired in a CSU instructional faculty position after completion of the doctoral degree, 20 percent of the loan will be forgiven for each year of full-time postdoctoral teaching employment in the CSU.

Those individuals who will be new or continuing full-time students in doctoral programs at accredited universities anywhere in the United States during the 2009/2010 academic year may apply. CDIP is designed as a recruitment incentive program open to all graduate students at accredited institutions who are not probationary or tenured faculty members in the CSU. Lecturers are eligible and encouraged to apply.

The campus deadline for the application package is March 2, 2009. Submit to the School of Graduate, International and Interdisciplinary Studies, SSC 440. For additional information and questions contact Dr. Sharon Barrios at 898-4984.

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California Pre-Doctoral Applications Available

Upper division undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply for $3,000 in funding from the California Pre-Doctoral Program. This Program is designed to support the doctoral aspirations of California State University students who have experienced economic or educational disadvantages.

Online applications are available for the 2009/2010 California Pre-Doctoral Program. The deadline to submit your application is Mon., March 16, 2009 at 4pm. Please submit your original application plus three copies to the School of Graduate, International & Interdisciplinary Studies located in the Student Services Center 440.

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Health Professions Association (HPA) First Meeting and Fiesta, Feb. 2

When: Mon., Feb. 2, 2009; 5pm

Where: Butte 205

Come join the Health Professions Association (HPA) in our first meeting/fiesta of the semester. We will have lots of homemade Mexican food for you to enjoy. HPA is a fun club where you gain knowledge of many aspects of health, participate in school and community outreach and meet great new people. The club looks great on resumes and you could gain 1 unit.

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Music Entertainment & Industry Student Association, TODAY

For anyone that is interested in putting on shows, organizing community events just wants to get involved in the music industry, please come check out our meeting. MEISA is holding our first spring meeting today at 5pm in BMU 303.

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Chicano/Latino(a) Empowerment Retreat, Feb. 20-22

The Chicano/Latino Counsel presents the Chicano/Latino(a) Empowerment Conference. The conference will take place Friday, Feb. 20 through Sun., Feb. 22, at Shady Creek Conference Center in Nevada City, CA. This is an opportunity to build relationships within the Chicano/Latino community, while providing students with tools and resources to be engaged student leaders. To participate, please submit an application and $25 (refundable) deposit to either the Cross-Cultural Leadership Center or the Educational Opportunity Program Office, by Mon., Feb. 9. If you have any questions, or to pick up an application, please stop by the CCLC (MLIB-172) or EOP (SSC310).

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Asian American Excellence Conference, Feb. 27

The Cross-Cultural Leadership Center would like to invite all students to the Asian American Excellence Conference. The conference will take place Friday, Feb. 27 through Sun., March 1, at Shady Creek Conference Center in Nevada City, CA. The weekend will be an opportunity for students to build community and better relationships through trust, honesty, integrity, and acceptance. To participate, please submit an application and $25 (refundable) deposit to the Cross-Cultural Leadership Center by Thurs, FEb. 12. If you have any questions, or to pick up an application, please stop by the CCLC (MLIB-172).

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Join the Human Resource & Management Association, Meets Feb. 3

Empowering Success through Opportunity

Our goal is to provide a fun, enriching, and experiential environment promoting the development of positive professional and life competencies. Our main focus of interest is to empower management, human resource management, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

Come to our first meeting on Tues., Feb. 3 at 6:30pm. Room location is still being worked out but it will be in Glenn for sure. Check our bulletin board on the 2nd floor of Glenn or our Web site (http://www.chicohrma.com) for updates.

Come learn about HR&MA and our upcoming events.

Pizza and soda will be provided.

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The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, presented by Chico Performances, Jan. 30

Kids and parents alike will love this musical. Adapted from the popular children’s book - The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley will take you on an adventure across the world right here in Laxson Auditorium, on Friday, Jan. 30, 2009 in Laxson Auditorium.

Ten-year-old Stanley Lambchop makes it cool to be flat. Although a rather unfortunate encounter with a falling bulletin board has turned him into a human pancake, Flat Stanley charms kids of all ages as he travels the world in his quest to become 3-D again. Along the way, he learns about different cultures through song and dance, and makes friends everywhere he goes. Adapted from the well-loved children’s book, Flat Stanley is sure to be a family hit.

Tickets are $15 Adult | $13 Senior | $10 Student/Child and are available at the University Box Office, 898-6333.

For more information please visit the Web site.

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Grant Opportunity for Undergraduate Students

Funds have been allocated by Provost Sandra Flake for the spring 2009 Undergraduate Awards for Research & Creativity. These awards were created to support undergraduate students working closely with individual faculty members on student-designed projects and to assist the faculty in providing students with special innovative learning opportunities.

• Spring awards of up to $500 each will be made available to undergraduates (including graduating
seniors).
• A cumulative GPA of 3.25 or above is required.
• Information meetings will be held on:
o Wednesday 2/11/2009 KNDL 209 noon-1pm
o Thursday 2/12/2009 KNDL 209 noon-1pm

Interested qualified undergraduate students are encouraged to attend one of the above meetings for information and applications. Anyone unable to attend a meeting can go to the Web site for more information.

These awards are an exceptional and unique opportunity for students to create their own research or creative projects under the guidance of a faculty mentor.

For more information, contact Barbara Brautigam, Honors Program, SSC 460, 898-5683.

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University Film Series: Norma Rae, Feb. 10

University Film Series
Tues., Feb. 10
7:30pm, Ayres 106
$3 donation appreciated
898-4642

Norma Rae (1979, U.S.A.,110 min)
Directed by Martin Ritt
Introduced by Robert Tinkler, Humanities Center Board and History, for the History Club (PHATHH)

The story of a woman from a small town in the Southern United States who becomes involved in the labor union activities at the textile factory where she works. Stars Sally Field, Beau Bridges, Ron Leibman, and Pat Hingle. Written by Harriet Frank, Jr. and Irving Ravetch. Based on the true story of Crystal Lee Sutton. It won Academy Awards for Best Actress and Best Original Song (David Shire and Norman Gimbel’s “It Goes Like It Goes”). The film was also nominated to the Palme d’Or at the 1979 Cannes Film Festival.

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Make Plans to Attend "My Funny Valentine! " Jazz Concert, Feb. 14

Sat., Feb. 14 at 7:30pm
Harlen Adams Theatre

It’s not too early to start planning your Valentine’s Day festivities.

Join CSU, Chico faculty jazz musicians Rocky Winslow (trumpet), Grant Levin (piano), Greg D’Augelli (standup bass), and Dan Kinkle (drums) for a night of the most romantic music ever. Works performed include “You Stepped Out of a Dream,” “The Very Thought of You,” “My Foolish Heart,” and a new favorite, “She’s Just Dreaming,” composed by Winslow. This first ever Valentine’s Day fundraiser for the Music Department is sure to become an annual event and will be a special treat for all who come.

Tickets: University Box Office, x6333.

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Chamber Music Concert Features New Piano Faculty Member, Feb. 8

Chamber Music:
An Afternoon in Paris

Sun., Feb. 8 at 2pm
Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall

Sacramento Philharmonic musicians Dan Flanagan (violin) and Karen Gale (bassooni) join North State Symphony musicians and CSU, Chico’s new piano faculty member Natalya Shkoda for an afternoon of chamber music classics from early 20th century Paris.

TICKETS: University Box Office, x6333.

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Harlem Renaissance Rent Party, Feb. 12

Thurs., Feb. 12 at 7:30pm
Harlen Adams Theatre Stage

Mark your calendars now - you are invited to travel back in time to the 1920s and go to a Harlem Rent Party. What’s a rent party? That’s how some Harlemites in the 1920s and 1930s paid their rent. The host would hire a musician and cook some food, and, with the proceeds, pay the rent that month. Help us recreate this tradition with a special costume party to celebrate Black History Month. Come dressed as anyone who was alive sometime between Jan. 1, 1919 and Dec. 31, 1929. Please join us for an evening of entertainment, food, fun, and prizes for the best costume as we take a trip to the Harlem Renaissance. Suggested donation: $5 at the door; proceeds benefit student scholarships.

More information available online.

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News Release: Interior Designer Contributes to Creation of Facility for People with Autism

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January, 28, 2009
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260

Interior Designer Contributes to Creation of Facility for People with Autism

Kijeong Jeon, coordinator of the Interior Design Program in the Department of Art and Art History, California State University, Chico, provided the interior design for California Vocations’ patient care facility for people with autism, the COVE. The facility opened in Paradise in December. The project grew out of the need to have a base site and treatment center for clients in the day program run by California Vocations. The facility was completed with the cooperation and contributions of architects, civil engineers, builders, landscapers and audio-visual specialists from Paradise and the surrounding area.

Jeon was contacted by Bob Irvine, executive director of California Vocations. Irvine and Terry Kozloff, director of the COVE Day Program, had the seeds of the idea two years ago, when changes in the Paradise curbside recycling program, which had been at the heart of the day program, forced them to look at opportunities for more individualized programming. The change in programming also required a base where clients could go to relax and rest.

Jeon took on the project whole-heartedly, said Kozloff. “What a fabulous man!” said Kozloff. “He made a commitment and did the research and planning to make the COVE possible.”

The complete news release is available online.

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News Release: Local Government Leadership Development Program Starts February 12 in Chico

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January, 28, 2009
CONTACT: Joe Wills
Tel: 530-898-4143
Joe Picard,
Continuing Education
530-898-6105

Local Government Leadership Development Program Starts February 12 in Chico

The Northern California Local Government Leadership Institute announces that enrollment is open for the Leadership Development Program, a seven-course series designed to help local government employees cultivate leadership skills and become more effective and proactive leaders and managers.

The Leadership Development Program, now in its sixth year, has served more than 250 local government leaders throughout California. The series provides strategies and solutions for department managers, administrative staff, supervisors, elected officials and any other local government, tribal or special district employee with an interest in developing more effective leadership skills.

The first class in the series, redefining leadership, launches the program with an examination of the core elements of exceptional leadership and how to effectively apply them in a local government environment. Subsequent courses are leadership ethics, organizational communication, power and influence strategies, strategic thinking and decision making, creativity and innovation, and the leader’s role in budget and finance.

The complete news release is available online.

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