Canned-food and Spare Change Collection Table, April 30

Management 431 is sponsoring a canned-food drive for the Jesus Center Thurs., April 30. A table will be located near Glenn Hall for donations of either canned-food or spare change to go towards canned-food. Anything that you can donate will be much appreciated.

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The Cost of Violence, April 29

The California State University, Chico Peace Institute invites all students to our “The Cost of Violence” event, this Wed., April 29, at 7pm at HOLT 170.

The event includes four 15 minute presentations and a public discussion on the cost of violence in everyday life. Please join us.

Guest speakers include:
Michael Coyle, Department of Political Science: “Modern Civil Warfare in the US: The Violence and Harms of the Criminal Justice System.”
Sue Hilderbrand, Chico Peace and Justice Center: “Beyond War: A New Economy is Possible.”
Amro Jayousi, Student: “A Personal Account of Daily Suffering in Palestine.”
Mahan Mirza, Department of Religious Studies: “Why They Hate Us: The Ground Reality.”

Archived under Events on April 28, 2009

Cinco De Mayo Latino Comedy Chaos

The Men of Gamma Zeta Alpha Fraternity Inc. at Chico State University. (Alpha Chapter) present Cinco De Mayo Latino Comedy Chaos.

Comedians Manny Maldonado & Shayla Rivera will be on stage making us Laugh Out Loud.

This is a free event for everyone.
Date: Tues., May 5, 2009
Location: California State University BMU Aditorium
Doors Open: 5:30pm
Show Time 6pm
Meet & Greet with Comedians: 8:30pm - 10pm

Archived under Events on April 28, 2009

Orion Internships Available

The university’s award-winning newspaper, The Orion, is looking for excited and talented new staff. Internships are 2-3 units, depending on your major, and include the following positions:

Graphic design/art: Illustrators and page/layout designers
Writing: staff reporters for features, opinion, sports, online and possibly broadcasters for video
Copy editing: Section copy editors and online editors needed
Photo/multimedia/video: Photographers, Web designers and videographers

To apply: Fill out an application in Plumas 001 — downstairs, in the basement — or e-mail: managingeditor@theorion.com.

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Nonie Darwish , April 28

Come listen to an amazing woman named Nonie Darwish speak on April 28 at 7:30pm in PAC 144. Nonie is an author and a speaker. She is the author of three books with her most recent being “Cruel and Unusual Punishment”. She is going to be speaking about possible peace solutions between Palestine and Israel. She was born in Egypt and grew up in the Gaza strip. She has an unique message which is to promote reconciliation, acceptance and understanding between Israelis and Arabs.

Please contact Hillel at chicohillel@gmail.com if there are any questions or call at (530) 879-0870. Also, check out her Web site http://www.noniedarwish.com/.

Event sponsored by Chico Hillel and A.S. Activity Fee.

Archived under Events on April 28, 2009

University Film Series: CONTROL ROOM, May 5

University Film Series
Tues., May 5
7:30pm, Ayres 106
$3 donation appreciated
898-4642

Control Room
(2004, U.S.A.) 84 min.
Directed by Jehane Noujaim.
Sponsored by the Middle Eastern Studies Program and hosted by Mahan Mirza, Religious Studies.

Documentary about Al Jazeera and its relations with the U.S. Central Command, as well as the other news organizations that covered the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Made by Egyptian-American filmmaker Noujaim.

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University Film Series: Sixth Annual International Shorts Festival 2009, May 12

University Film Series
Tues., May 12
7:30pm, Ayres 106
$3 donation appreciated
898-4642

Sixth Annual International Shorts Festival 2009
Produced by the Electronic Arts Program
Hosted by Weston Thomson, Art and Art History

Archived under Events on April 28, 2009

Earth Month Event: Looking at Global Human Trafficking Through a Sustainable Lens, April 28

7:30pm - 9pm
BMU 314

Global human trafficking and modern-day slavery is the second largest and fastest growing criminal industry in the world. Have you ever wondered why? Please join us for an in-depth look at this complex issue and how it ties into issues of sustainability. Find out what is happening to stop trafficking of persons and some of the things you can do to be part of the solution.

For more information, contact: Email: jraskin@mail.csuchico.edu.

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Organic Vegetable Project Sale every Wednesday

Organic Vegetable Project sells fresh, organic produce every Wednesday 12pm - 5pm outside of the north entrance to the Student Services Center (SSC).

For more information visit the Web site: http://www.facebook.com/s.php?q=organic+vegetable&n=67108989&k=200000010&sf=nf&init=s%3Agroup&sid=dffe9a2d53ba1a8de18b146207886f5a#/pages/Chico-State-Organic-Vegetable-Project/68459275684?v=wall&viewas=1616641109

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Catch Your Dreams - The Campus Wellness Center

Wed., April 29
6pm - 7pm
Butte 109

The Campus Wellness Center is proud to present the forum, “Catch Your Dreams”. We invite you to learn about dreams, their meanings and how to utilize them for personal growth. Dr. Linda Johnson, of Butte College, will present the forum. Hope to see you there Wed., April 29 from 6pm - 7pm in Butte 109. If you have any questions or comments please contact the Wellness Center at Student Services Center 430 or 898-4697. We hope to see you and your friends there.

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4th Annual Conversations on Diversity Awards April 29

Please join us for the 4th annual Conversation on Diversity Awards this Wed., April 29, 2009 from 12pm - 1pm in BMU 210.

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

Archived under Events on April 28, 2009

Coordinator Position Opening- The Campus Wellness Center

Students, would you like a paid internship? Want to increase your leadership and organizational skills? Need some extra units for your major? The Wellness Coordinator position at The Wellness Center is an excellent opportunity to gain experience for future endeavors, such as graduate school and the world of work.

For more information on an application stop by the Wellness Center in the Student Services Center 430 or go to the Web site to download the information. Applications will be due Wed., April 29, 2009 at 5pm. You may also reach us by calling 898-4697 or by email at wcenter@csuchico.edu. Thank you and be well.

Archived under Opportunities on April 28, 2009

Internship Position Opening- The Campus Wellness Center

Are you looking for a fun and exciting internship? Then The Wellness Center is looking for you. We are currently accepting applications for the Fall 2009 semester. This internship offers a great opportunity for students of all majors to gain significant experience in program development, outreach, and presentation skills.

For more information or an application stop by the Wellness Center in the Student Services Center 430 or go to the Web site to download the information. Applications are due by Wed., April 29 at 5pm. If you have any questions or comments please contact us at 898-4697 or wcenter@csuchico.edu.

Archived under Opportunities on April 28, 2009

A Tribute to Tango, Tang First Century, May 13

Chico Performances presents a night of lively, seductive dance with spicy music, as Tango First Century comes to the Laxson Auditorium stage on Wed., May 13, 2009 at 7:30pm.

In a dazzling tribute to tango, Tango First Century presents an intoxicating and sensual fusion of enchanting song, fancy footwork, and musical mastery. Three couples explore the passion of traditional and contemporary tango, gracefully executing the dance’s intricate steps to pulsating beats delivered by an internationally acclaimed septet of musicians. This performance is supported, in part, with funds provided by California Presenters.

Tickets cost: $23 Premium, $18 Adult, $16 Senior, $14 Student/Child, and are available at the University Box Office, 898-6333.

For more information, please visit the Web site.

Archived under Events on April 28, 2009

Study Skills Workshops May 4-8

Are you ready for finals? Is reading this stressing you out? There are strategies you can use to reduce stress and prepare for finals. Find out what they are. Come to one or both of the workshops this week.

Mon., May 4 3pm - 4pm
Planning for Finals
Dr. Patterson
SSC 304

Tues., May 5 4pm - 5pm
Stress Reduction
Stephanie Chervinko
SSC 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.

Archived under Opportunities on April 28, 2009

4th Annual Running with Pride - 5k

CSU, Chico Pride/Safezone is hosting the 4th annual Running with Pride event on May 3. A 5k run and fun walk. Run starts at 8:30am and fun walk at 8:45am. Events hosted at the free speech area.

For more information contact: aspride@csuchico,edu.

Pick up registration forms at the AS Women’s Center BMU 002.

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Wild Oak Music Group presents: Car Smash!, April 29

In collaboration with All-Star Towing, Wild Oak Music Group brings you one smashing event:

Wed., April 29
11am - 3pm
Free Speech Area where the Adventure Outings “Bike Cart” is normally located.

Cost: $1.00 to smash the car once. $5.00 to have an all-out smash fest for 30 seconds.

All money donated for the car smash will go towards raising funding for scholarships for Music Industry students.

For more information please contact: media@wildoakrecords.com or http://www.wildoakrecords.com.

Archived under Events on April 28, 2009

Sustainability Internship Positions

The Institute for Sustainable Development has two summer internship positions currently available:

Climate Summer Intern - 3 unit intern at approximately 12 hours per week - will assist in a campus-wide greenhouse gas inventory as well as development of a climate action plan.

Public Relations and Marketing Summer Intern - 3 unit intern at approximately 12 hours per week - writing and distributing press releases on the campus sustainability efforts, marketing of projects and programs, including the maintenance of the Institute’s Facebook account, multi-media promotion of upcoming sustainability events and speakers, tabling at informational booths, and recruitment of students to our annual This Way to Sustainability, V Conference.

Application Deadline (extended): Friday, May 8, 2009

For complete job descriptions and information about either of these two internship opportunities, please contact Halli Bovia, 898-3332.

Archived under Opportunities on April 28, 2009

News Release: Political Scientist Selected as Fulbright Distinguished Chair at Australia National University

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 28, 2009
CONTACT: Joe Wills
Tel: 530-898-4143
Diana Dwyre,
Department of Political Science
530-898-6154

Political Scientist Selected as Fulbright Distinguished Chair at Australia National University

Diana Dwyre, professor of political science in the College of Behavioral and Social Science at California State University, Chico, has been named the 2009-2010 Fulbright Distinguished Chair in American Political Science at Australia National University (ANU) in Canberra. She will be in residence in Australia’s capital, Canberra, during spring 2010.

The ANU Distinguished Chair position is intended to increase the awareness of the study of American politics and government in Australia and promote comparative and collaborative research in political science between Australia and the United States. Dwyre will be affiliated with the ANU School of Social Sciences in the Faculty of Arts.

The Fulbright Distinguished Chair Program is viewed as among the most prestigious appointments in the Fulbright Scholars Program, which is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. State Department. More than 800 Fulbright scholars are selected every year, but only 39 are named distinguished chairs.

The complete news release is available online.

Archived under News on April 28, 2009

News Release: Chico on $10 a Day: Learn to Eat Locally with Nutrition and Food Sciences

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 28, 2009
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260
Stephanie Bianco-Simeral, Nutrition and Food Sciences
530-898-4759

Chico on $10 a Day: Learn to Eat Locally with Nutrition and Food Sciences

The third Chico on $10 a Day event will be held on Saturday, May 9, from 1 to 3 p.m., in Selvester’s event room on the California State University, Chico campus. The public is invited to taste delicious dishes using local ingredients purchased at the local farmers’ market.

Students from the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences (NFSC) will provide information and free breakfast and lunch samples to show you how you can eat locally on $10 a day.

This sustainability event is a part of the NFSC food service production course. Students will use sustainable practices in all stages of the project, including growing fresh herbs to use in the food preparation. They will walk to and from the local Saturday farmers’ market, use canvas bags for shopping, prepare all food, compost scraps, use standard recipes and budget three meals for $10. They will even decorate with recyclables.

The complete news release is available online.

Archived under News on April 28, 2009