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Mission Statement: To launch graduating artists from CSU Chico, exposing their talents in a performance and gallery environment; propelling these collaborators and professionals of tomorrow forward in their particular outlet and field of expression.

Who is needed? Any and all Graduates of this or last term who are enthusiastic about having something to show off and do on graduation weekend besides a hangover and piece of paper promising a diploma upon completion of already completed classes.

You are needed to bring this potential energy into flow. We walk in weeks. Please contact Nik Magnus at thinkingup@gmail.com for more information.

Sponsored by AS Presents. Contact Dwight Frey, AS Presents Coordinator, 898.6005.

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Save the Date for the Annual MCGS Senior Research Symposium

The Annual MCGS Senior Research Symposium is scheduled to take place on Wed., May 13 from 3pm - 6pm.

Seniors enrolled in Multicultural and Gender Studies capstone courses (WMST 490/MCGS 495) will present their semester’s research.

The Symposium will take place in the Humanities Center, Trinity 126.

Snacks and beverages will be provided for all in attendance.

For further inquiries, please contact Dr. Tracy Butts, 898-5249.

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Islam in America, May 6

Trinity 100,
4pm - 5pm (lecture)
5pm - 6pm (reception)

Reading between the Lines: Muslim American Fiction

Stephanie Mirza, MA Liberal Studies, Wesleyan University, will be giving a presentation on Muslim American fiction.

Reception
Come meet your Muslim neighbors and enjoy Middle Eastern snacks and tea. Most people with negative perceptions about Islam have never met a Muslim. According to a 2006 USA Today/Gallup Poll, one quarter of Americans would not want a Muslim neighbor. Hosted by the Middle Eastern Studies Program, Religious Studies Student Society and the Muslim Student Association. For more information contact csucmsa@gmail.com.

Sponsored by Department of English, Department of Religious Studies, English Honors Society, South East Asian Student Association.

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Last Chance to Apply to Campus Wellness Center

Are you in need of a paid internship? The Campus Wellness Center is accepting applications for an Intern Coordinator for Fall 2009. Along with educating students about the 8 areas of wellness, you will:

• Supervise 4-5 Wellness Center interns
• Facilitate weekly meetings
• Develop creative programming about wellness-related topics

Other requirements include:
• Two semester commitment
• Twenty hours per week staffing the office
• GPA of 3.0 or higher

There are excellent benefits to becoming an Intern Coordinator for the Campus Wellness Center:
• Advancement of communication and management sills
• Gain supervisory experience and program developmental skills
• Wonderful networking opportunities and resume builder
• Possible academic units for your major
• $4000 per year, work study stipend

All majors are welcome. This internship is a great stepping stone into graduate school or the world of work.

Applications can be found in SSC 430 or the Web site. The deadline for applications has been extended to Friday, May 8 at 5pm.

For more information, contact us at 898-4697 or go to the Web site. The deadline is approaching quickly, so apply now.

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Lecture: "Games We Play: A Conversation About Homophobia in Athletics," May 6

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences along with the Office of Diversity and the Cross Cultural Leadership Center are pleased to announce a lecture being given by Pat Griffin titled, “Games We Play: A Conversation About Homophobia in Athletics”.

Pat Griffin is the Director of It Takes A Team! Education Campaign for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Issues in Sport, an initiative of the Women’s Sports Foundation. Dr Griffin is also a Professor Emeritus in the Social Justice Education Program at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Her research and writing interests focus on heterosexism/homophobia and sexism in education, lesbian and gay teachers and students, with a special interest in heterosexism/homophobia in athletics. Dr. Griffin is co-editor of Teaching For Diversity and Social Justice: A Sourcebook for Teachers and Trainers (2007). She is the author of Strong Women, Deep Closets: Homophobia and Lesbians in Sport (1998). She has appeared on ESPN, ABC Sports, and HBO Sports as an expert commentator on lesbian and gay issues in sport. In 2007 Dr. Griffin was named one of the top 100 sport educators in the United States by the Institute for International Sport.

Join us May 6, 2009 from 7pm - 9pm in Holt Hall room 170. This event is free and open to the public.

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STOP! Meeting, May 5

The final meeting of the student group STOP! — Stop Trafficking of Persons — for this semester will be Tues., May 5. We will be meeting at The Bear at 3:30pm. Come join us. Everyone welcome.

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Interfaith Event, May 4

The Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America (CAMERA) is looking for CAMERA representatives on campuses across the nation and internationally. Each student will receive $1000 and a free trip to Israel in June 2010. The CAMERA rep will promote pro-Israeli coverage on his/her campus with speakers/events and by unique ideas of the individual representative. We are hoping that you could help us find applicants by either posting information/flyers on your Hillel web site or throughout the Hillel. The application deadline is July 1, 2009 and is attached below. Please contact Aviva Slomich the of National Student Coordinator of CAMERA if have questions. Her contact information is aviva@camera.org or work: 617-789-3672.

Just a reminder about tomorrow’s events. Interfaith event at 5pm at Selvester’s Cafe and then Nathan Sharansky speak at 7:30pm in PAC 144. The talk is followed by an ice cream social for Hillel students.

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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.

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Capital Projects Update Meeting, May 6

You are invited to a University Capital Projects Update meeting, Wed., May 6 from 5pm - 6pm in the Performing Arts Center Room 134. The purpose of the meeting is to present an update on the status of the six current projects: Wildcat Recreation Center, Sutter Hall, Gateway Science Museum, Colusa Hall Remodel, University Center Demolition and Creek Restoration, the Transportation Demand Management Plan, and to provide information on future projects.

What: University Capital Projects Update
When: Wed., May 6 from 5pm - 6pm
Where: California State University, Chico - PAC 134

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De-Stress - The Wellness Center

Feeling overwhelmed before finals? Join us to learn how to become stress-free and find a balance within your life.

“Don’t Let Stress Make You A Mess”
Tues., May 5
Butte 103
6pm - 7pm

The Campus Wellness Center is happy to present our final forum of the semester, “Don’t Let Stress Make You A Mess!” Dr. Suzanne Zivnuska, management professor, will be presenting this forum. Two free movie passes for Cinemark Tinseltown will be given away so be sure to attend on Tues., May 5.

“De-Stress Fest”
Wed., May 6 and Thurs., May 7
Free Speech Area
10am until 2pm

Also join us for our Biannual De-Stress Fest in the Free Speech Area on Wed., May 6 and Thurs., May 7. The Wellness Center will have a water balloon toss, Twister, a bean bag game, fun music and snacks from Trader Joe’s. All you need to do is participate in one of our games and you are entered in a raffle and could win: dinner at Chilis, dinner at Broadway Heights, Woodstock’s gift package or All the Best Video gift certificate.

If you have any questions please contact us at the Student Services Center 430 or 898-4697. We hope to see you and your friends there.

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Work Number For Everyone - New Verification of Employment Procedure

Beginning May 11, 2009, California State Employees (Faculty, Staff, and Students) working for CSU, Chico may take advantage of a new automated system for handling employment and salary verifications called “The Work Number For Everyone”.

Whether you are renting an apartment, buying a house, purchasing a car, or doing anything else that requires employment and/or salary verification, The Work Number is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via touch-tone phone.

The benefits of this service are significant: potential quicker loan approvals, speedier employment verifications, up-to-date information, and round-the-clock access to employment and salary information for verifiers (organizations that need credit or employment reference information).

Information detailing the program and highlighting how to access The Work Number can be found at the Web site. If you have any questions about how to use the system, call The Work Number customer service 1-800-996-7566. If you have questions regarding The Work Number, please contact Payroll and Benefits, Kendall 222, 898-6435.

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Associated Students Bookstore Spring Buyback May 12 - May 22

Get cash for your books. Join us for Spring Buyback from May 12-24 on the 2nd floor of the Associated Students Bookstore. You can also sell your books back at Craig Hall during finals week from May 18-22 from 10am - 4pm. Be sure to come into the Bookstore from May 18-22 for your chance to win cash. And you can enter a drawing to win a 50cc motor scooter. See you there.

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Join the Council of Graduate Student (COGS)

Join the Council of Graduate Students (COGS) organization. Each month of the semester, the council provides guest speakers on a diverse list of subjects and also addresses graduate student issues. It does not matter if you are new to the graduate program, mid-way, or in your last semester, your input and experience are highly valued. If you think you would be interested in attending the planning meetings please contact Council of Graduate Students (COGS) or attend one of our scheduled monthly meetings:

Council board meetings for spring 09:
May 6 - 3pm - BMU 312 - This meeting we will elect a board members for the 2009/2010.

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Last Meeting of the French Club, May 7

Bonjour! This week is the last meeting of the French Club. We will be deciding the officers for next year so if you would like to be an officer (President, Vice President, Treasurer, or another one) be sure to come to the meeting this Thurs., May 7 in Glenn 123 at 6:30pm. There will be Free Pizza again too.

For more information please contact Julianna Johnson: sweetnlow126@yahoo.com.

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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 at 898-3332.

Archived under Opportunities on May 5, 2009