Active Minds Next Meeting, Oct. 2

Active Minds is a student-run mental health awareness, education, and advocacy organization on the college campus. Its aim is to raise awareness about mental health and de-stigmatize issues surrounding mental illness.

We are always looking for new members. Our next meeting will be Tues., Oct. 2 at 2pm in the Student Services Center (SSC) Room 426. Snacks will be provided. Make a difference on our campus and help us change the conversation about mental health at CSU, Chico.

For more information, contact us at activemindschico@gmail.com or visit the national organization’s Web site at www.activeminds.org.

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Free Community Compost Workshops

Come learn the basics of backyard composting as well as more advanced composting techniques. These fun, interactive and fact-filled workshops are free and open to all ages. Please bring a water bottle, gardening gloves, tennis shoes and a big smile.

All workshops are from 11am - noon:

• Sat., Oct. 10
• Sat., Oct. 17
• Sat., Oct. 24
• Sat., Nov. 7

The Compost Display Area (CDA) is located behind Yolo Hall past the tennis courts along the railroad tracks. Please park in the Nettleton Stadium Parking lot and walk over. For a map to the Compost Display Area please visit our Web site.

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Museum Lecture: The Moral Insignificance of Species, Oct. 4

The Museum of Anthropology at CSU, Chico kicks off its World Explorations Lecture Series this weekend with “The Moral Insignificance of Species,” Sun., Oct. 4 at 4pm in Ayers 106.

Dr. Robert Jones, Asst. Professor of Philosophy and Director for the Center of Applied and Professional Ethics, will discuss the moral status of nonhuman animals. He will argue that no fundamental distinction of moral standing between human and nonhuman animals can be sustained. Come join the conversation on what it means to be human.

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CEA Meeting with Chris Friedland, Sept. 30

The next CEA meeting is Wed., Sept. 30, at 7pm in the BMU 210.

We will be discussing our Business Concept Competition and how you can win money towards an idea (1st wins $500, 2nd wins $300, and 3rd wins $100). Plus the top contestants will get a chance to work with the Center for Entrepreneurship to further develop their concept and possibly get some seed money.

Guest speaker Chris Friedland will be discussing his own entrepreneurial adventure. He graduated from CSU, Chico in 2000 with his masters, and immediately started a business. By 2006 his business, Improvement Direct, was making profits of over $55 million, and this year he expects profits of $125 Million.

I hope that you can make it; it will be a very eventful meeting. Please contact me with any further questions: Alison Davis, President CEA, Alison.Davis@comcast.net, 925-667-6773.

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Yamato Taiko is coming to Laxson, Oct. 13

Chico Performances is bringing the culture and tradition of Japanese taiko drumming to Laxson Auditorium with Yamato Taiko on Tues., Oct. 13 at 7:30pm.

This Japanese troupe of 10 drummers combines a sense of drama and strong percussion, producing the most “physical” form of music—Taiko drumming. Using instruments such as the huge kettledrum, the side drum, and the tambour, Yamato’s drumming ranges from the delicate patter of raindrops to hammered-out rolling thunder to a slowed-down heartbeat. Yamato combines drums with the timpani, the flute, and colorful, authentic Japanese costumes for an evening of highly charged rhythm.

This performance will have your heart pounding to the beat of Japanese culture and transport you from Laxson to a land far away.

Tickets for this performance are $28 for Premium, $23 for Adult, $21 for Senior, and $16 for Student/Child.

For tickets and more information please visit the Web site or call the University Box office at 530-898-6333.

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Forum: Do You Ever Wonder Where All Your Money Goes?, Sept. 30

Wed., Sept. 30

The Campus Wellness Center is putting on its first forum of the Fall 2009 semester. The forum cleverly titled “Show me the Money” will be facilitated by Tom Kelem, MFT and will be held in Butte Hall Room # 103 from 4pm - 5pm. Mr. Kelem will provide tips on how to manage finances and how to find inexpensive activities in Chico. It’s always important to manage your money but these days it’s even more crucial. This is a great, and free, opportunity to learn how to survive the budget cuts and make the most of your money.

If you have any questions regarding this event please contact our office via e-mail at wellnesscenterforums@csuchico.edu or by phone at 530.898.4697.

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UPDATE: Donations for Adopt-a-Soldier Class Project

As an update to last week’s announcement about the English 462 class Adopt-a-Soldier project and the request for donated items: monetary donations for this project can be made at the Web site. More info about the class assignment can also be found at that URL. Please direct any questions to the instructor of the class, Dr. Lynn Houston.

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Join us at the Annual Family Weekend BBQ - Catered by Kinder's, Oct. 10

The Alumni Association invites you and your family to join us for the annual Family Weekend 2009 - Oct. 8 - 11 will be filled with numerous activities for you, your friends, and your family to share.

Sat., Oct. 10 we will be hosting a campus tour, workshops on Internships, Study Abroad, and Adventure Outings, a parent meeting with University Housing, our “Fare Square” event for local businesses to promote themselves, and the BBQ. The BBQ starts at 11am and we will be serving delicious food from Kinder’s. This is a great day to meet and greet new students and parents, along with meeting the University President who will be speaking at noon. So come join us for food, fun, and to enjoy a great weekend.

Tickets must be purchased in advance by Oct. 1 and are on sale for $12 at the University Box Office, online, or by calling 898-6333.

This is a public event and will be open to all ages. For a complete list of activities, please visit our Family Weekend 2009 Web site. Contact Megan via email or 898- 6472 if you have any questions.

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Study Skills Workshops This Week

The Student Learning Center is offering a workshop to help students improve reading skills and habits with the goal of improving both speed and comprehension.

Sept. 30 (Wednesday)
Reading Strategies
3pm - 4pm
Christine Connerly
SSC 304

More workshops will be scheduled throughout the semester. Visit our Web site and look for upcoming announcements for future dates and topics.
Workshops are free - students may sign up in advance at the Student Learning Center (Student Services Center-3rd Floor 340) or by calling 898-6839.

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Interested in Interning Abroad Next Summer?

Information Session:

Education Abroad Network
Tues., Sept. 29, 4pm - 5pm
Career Center
Student Services Center, room 270

What are you doing this summer? Working? Going to School? Trying to beat the heat in Chico? Why not spend six (or more) weeks doing an internship in Sydney, Melbourne, Shanghai, or Beijing? Just think of how impressive that will look on your resume. Plus, you’ll get hands-on “real-world” experience in an internship of your choice in another country, and live with other international students and interns from around the world, including your host country. Discover the beautiful beaches and nightlife in Sydney or Melbourne, or learn how to speak Mandarin and Climb the Great Wall in China. All of this while gaining valuable work experience that will enhance and influence any future career options.

Program fees will vary based on a variety of factors including duration of placement, location and housing preferences.

Each internship is customized for you.

Presented by: Danelle Boone (CSU, Chico Alum) For more information, contact the Career Center, 898-5253.

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Adventure Outings: Upcoming Adventure Outings Trips

Experience this beautiful world:

Yolla Bolly Backpacking Excursion: Friday, Oct. 9 - Sun., Oct. 11, Students: $55 General: $65
Deer Creek Day Hike: Sat., Oct. 10, Students: $18 General: $25

Call Adventure Outings at 530-898-4011 or check out our Web site.

No experience necessary, just a desire to explore. Sing up today at our new office in the WREC. Trips are filling up quick.

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Free film: "End of Suburbia," Oct. 1

The Chico Film and Solutions Series continues with this week’s showing: “End of Suburbia.” This film addresses issues with suburban sprawl and oil consumption. Following the film, speakers from the community will include: David Guzzetti, Peter Hollingsworth, Mojohito Richerdson von Tchudi, and Gerard Ungerman. The Film and Solutions Series is presented by the Environmental Action Resource Center (E-ARC) and Free Will Productions.

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