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.

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Business, IT, and SAP Career Fair, Feb. 25

You are invited to attend the Business, IT, and SAP Career Fair held at the BMU Auditorium on Feb. 25, 2009 from 10am to 2pm. All majors are welcome.

Please announce this event to your students so that they may take advantage of this opportunity to form relationships with key recruiters prior to graduation. This event is highly recommended for upper division students.

To obtain a list of recruiters please visit the Web site. The Spring semester fair hosts several new and exciting businesses that will recruit from the University for the first time.

For more information or inquiries regarding this event, please email mail@chicophichitheta.com

This event is proudly hosted by Phi Chi Theta, Delta Sigma Pi, and the CSU, Chico Career Center.

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History Club Upcoming Events

Welcome back - the spring 2009 semester is full of great historical events and opportunities with CSU, Chico’s History Club: Phi Alpha Theta (PHATHH).

First meeting of the semester will be Fri., Feb. 6, 6pm at Woodstock’s Pizza.

First film of the semester will be “Norma Rae” on Tues., Feb. 10 at 7:30pm in Ayres 106.

Fundraiser Book Sale will be help Fri., Feb. 13 in the Free Speech Area. The club has a great supply of books donated by professors. Many of these books are brand-new and most are priced at $1.00. We will also have our fantastic new shirts available for purchase.

The Chico Historian - submissions for this year’s journal will need to be submitted to Sam Johnston (sjohnston87@hotmail.com) or turned in to the history department office by Feb. 16.

Phi Alpha Theta Conference, and this year’s Northern California Regional Conference of Phi Alpha Theta will be held on the campus of CSU, Stanislaus on Friday evening and Saturday, April 24-25, 2009.

For further information, contact Christopher Lasley at zellen001@gmail.com.

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Law Internships Available, Orientation Feb. 4

Law internships are available with the Community Legal Information Center, CLIC, an on-campus internship program funded by CSU, Chico, the AS, and the City of Chico. Upper-division Political Science units are available for these internships.

An orientation to introduce all 12 CLIC programs will be held on Wed., Feb. 4 from 6pm to 8pm in BMU 210. For information contact CLIC at 898-4354, visit us at 25 Main Street or contact Teddy DeLorenzo in Butte Hall Room 711.

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Humanities Center Gallery in February: Tile Artist Robin Indar, PIECEMEAL; Severance Package Plays Reception, Feb 6.

Feb. 3-26
Piecemeal, Robin Indar
Humanities Center Gallery, Trinity Hallway, x4642
Gallery hours: M-F 8am - 5pm

Feb. 6
Reception 5pm - 7pm with live performance by Severance Package

Robin Indar was born in Fairfax, California, in 1973, the youngest daughter of a free-spirited mom and an underground cartoonist father. She began making art at an early age, working in every imaginable media until settling (mostly) into creating original, often functional works in mosaic and ceramic sculpture. Indar studied art at CCAC in Oakland. For several years she fronted the band Black Fork, which kept her busy touring, recording, and designing albums and promotional materials. She is currently taking time off from her studies at CSU, Chico to finish a series of commissions including one at Enloe Hospital’s new parking structure. Her list of completed projects includes public art, residential remodeling, mosaic portraiture, creating her own line of handmade tile called Rebel Tiles, and gallery showings. One of Indar’s recent projects was at Caper Acres in Bidwell Park, where she created dozens and dozens of hand-made tiles to adorn a large mosaic sea serpent—with five humps and a tail—that reaches out of water-like-flooring. You may find out more information at her Web site: www.robinindar.com.

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

Now through Feb. 26, 2009
Plywood on Paper, Klutch Stanaway
Humanities Center Gallery, Trinity 100, 898-4642
Gallery hours: M-F 8am - 5pm
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.

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Net Impact Event, Feb. 4

Come join Net Impact and help to make a positive change in the world. Net Impact is a global network of leaders who are changing the world through business. Net Impact consists of Undergrad, Graduate, and Professional chapters on six continents, dedicated to creating a better and more sustainable world through business. We promote environmentally and socially conscious business practices and corporate responsibility. We are a business club but open to all majors. We welcome any interested persons wanting to become involved in securing a bright and sustainable future for all.

Our first meeting will be held on Wed., Feb. 4, at 6pm in Glenn 210. Come enjoy some pizza and refreshments while learning about Net Impact and the great opportunities we have available for leadership positions, internships, job opportunities and networking available now and after graduation, join now and you are a member for life.

For more information about Net Impact visit our Web site or email us at NetImpactCSUC@gmail.com.

Also, check out www.NetImpact.org to learn about the national organization and the opportunities and resources available.

For more information, contact the President, Chandra DesMarais.

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Study Skills Workshops, Feb. 9-13

The Student Learning Center is offering 2 study skills workshop the week of Feb. 9-13. “Mastering Study Skills” provides the student with a proven study system that is invaluable, especially now at the beginning of the semester. “Time Management” assists students in juggling the various tasks and commitments associated with college.

Feb. 9 (Monday) Mastering Study Skills 3pm - 4pm
Dr. Aldrich Patterson
Student Services Center Room 304

Feb. 11 (Wednesday) Time Management 3pm-4pm
Dana Krangel
Student Services Center Room 304

More workshops will be scheduled through the rest of the semester. Look for upcoming announcements and feel free to visit our Web site.

Workshops are free. Students can sign up in advance at the Student Learning Center (Student Services Center - 3rd Floor) or by calling 898-6839.

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Dance Auditions for the Seminar in Choreography Class, Feb. 6

Have you ever wanted to dance? Do you want to get involved with dance on campus? Dance Auditions for the Seminar in Choreography Class are this Friday.

What: Audition to dance for students to help them with their dance projects for THEA 382. All styles of dance including jazz, modern, lyrical, ballroom, afro-brazilian, etc. Dancers meet various times throughout the week to rehearse.

When: This Friday, Feb. 6, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Where: Acker 204

Why: You can receive 1 to 2 units for participating in dances this semester. Also, there is a showcase of the dances on May 16 that you can invite your family and friends to. Wear comfortable clothes you can move in, and bring dance shoes if you have them, or socks will work just fine. Bring your class/work schedule so you can write down your availability.

If you have any questions, please contact class professor Dr. Sue Hargrave Pate.

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Music Entertainment & Industry Student Association

We are the Music Entertainment Industry Student Association of CSU, Chico. MEISA is a national student organization dedicated to developing the careers of music business students through real world experience, workshops, conferences and a handful of other very exciting opportunities. If you are interested in getting involved in the music industry, please come to our meeting, Thurs., Feb. 5 in BMU 303 at 5pm.

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Join IDTS - First Meeting, Feb. 5

The Instructional Design and Technology society is having its first meeting this Thurs. Feb. 5 at Woodstocks at 7pm. Come and eat free pizza and find out what our agenda is for the semester! IDTS is a society committed to professional development opportunities for members including field trips to professional companies and a new project each semester that can be used as a portfolio piece for students involved.

FYI: Instructional Design majors study the design of instructional and training materials in any setting; education, corporate, non-profit. They also learn about different aspects of business including return on investment for training programs and solutions and performance improvement solutions and systems. Any majors are welcome that are interested in these topics.

Visit the society’s Web site or email the president, Chris Foreman at fore_mankind@hotmail.com.

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Upward Bound Spring 2009 Positions Available

Tutor/Advisor Job Opportunities Available with Upward Bound Projects

The Upward Bound Projects, a Federally Funded TRiO program, is a year round program for motivated high School students with academic potential who want to continue their education after high school.

Duties include the following:
Assist program participants to achieve their career, social and academic goals
Work closely with the participants, high school staff, parents, and the Project staff
Tutor the participants in high school subjects
Evaluate student needs and monitor their progress
Complete and maintain accurate records of each participant contact by deadline date
Supervise and motivate participants towards post-secondary education

WAGES: $8.18 per hour starting until probationary period is completed and up to $9.56 per hour, depending on UB promotional track.

Please email tlbrown@csuchico.edu to obtain a complete job description or stop by the Upward Bound Office.

Applications can be obtained from the Upward Bound Office located in Student Service Center, Rm 392, CSU, Chico, Chico, CA 95929-0712. Out of area applicants may call (530) 898-5181 to request an application.

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