Wild Oak Events

Love Indie Rock? Then get to the 1078 Gallery on Friday, Oct. 9 for Declaration of Indie-Pendence. See Clouds on Strings, Magdalena, Belles and Whistles and The Kinzie Affair play live for an all ages, all indie music experience.

Show starts at 7:30pm, Doors open at 7pm $5.00 dollars at the door.

Want to have a say in what kind of bands Wild Oak will present this semester? Take our survey now.

Want even more Wild Oak? Also check out our Hip Hop Collective and Song Writers Guild. Hip Hop Collective meets in PAC 112, 8pm, on Thursdays. Song Writers Guild meets in PAC 112, 7pm, on Tuesdays. Become a part of the local music scene … get involved with Wild Oak.

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Kindergarten Fair, Nov. 18

The ASCDL will be hosting a Kindergarten Fair on Nov. 18, 2009 in the BMU, at 5:30pm. The event is free and open to the public.

Representatives from area kindergartens including alternative, traditional, and private programs will be present to offer information and answer questions.

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Human Resource and Management Association

HR&MA meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 6th. Featuring guest speaker Greg Trucotte from Lundberg Farms. Topic will be “Motivating Green Change in the Workplace.” Meeting starts at 6:30pm in Glenn 216.

For questions contact via email at chicohrma@gmail.com or visit www.chicohrma.com.

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Conversations on Diversity: Do Not Assume, Oct. 7

Conversations on Diversity, DNA: Do Not Assume: Personal stories about life and strategies from students with disabilities, Oct 7.

In recognition of Disability Awareness Month, students with disabilities will share their stories about life and strategies for success. These students find a way to balance life challenges while celebrating their right and ability to earn a college degree. They are natural fighters, and their stories show that our students have powerful voices. There are 54 million Americans with disabilities, including 1 in 11 college students.

Please join us for our Conversations on Diversity, as our CSU, Chico students with disabilities tell their own stories.

We will be meeting in BMU 210 from 12-1 on Oct. 7, 2009.

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

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University Film Series: CALL ME TROY, Oct. 13

University Film Series
Tuesdays at 7:30pm
Ayres 106 (Little Theatre)
$3 donation appreciated

Oct. 13
Call Me Troy
(2007, U.S.A.) 100 min. Directed by Scott Bloom.
Sponsored and hosted by Tray Robinson, Office of Diversity

A documentary about Reverend Troy Perry, founder of the Metropolitan Community Church — the first church to recognize the spiritual needs of the gay community. He was the first openly gay person to serve on the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations. In 1969, Perry performed the first public same-sex wedding in the U.S., and in 1970 he filed the first-ever lawsuit seeking legal recognition for same-gender marriages.

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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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Dena Kay Jones to Perform "Passionate" Piano Repertoire, Oct. 16

Some of the most passionate and wonderful piano repertoire ever written for the instrument will be performed by Dena Kay Jones when she visits CSU, Chico in mid-October for a concert and series of master classes.

An internationally-known pianist from the University of Texas, Jones has performed throughout the U.S. and in Spain, Mexico, and Canada. Her area of focus is Spanish classical piano music; she released a highly-acclaimed CD in October ‘07, “Piano Works by Joaquin Rodrigo.”

The concert, “Liszt and AlbĂ©niz — Passionate Piano,” will be presented Friday, Oct. 16 beginning at 7:30pm in Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall.

Jones’ visit to CSU, Chico is being coordinated by Natayla Shkoda, Department of Music faculty member. During her visit Jones will be giving several master classes; contact Shkoda at x4043 for more information.

Tickets are available at the University Box Office, x6333.

More information is available online.

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Multicultural Night, Oct. 26

Multicultural Night
Mon., Oct. 26

Applications to perform are available in the BMU 203 and the Cross Cultural Leadership Center, the applications are due Wed. Oct. 7, 2009 by 5pm in BMU 203.

A follow-up Multicultural Night meeting will take place this Friday, Oct., 9,2009 at 6:30pm in BMU 210.

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Bugdet/Funding/Proposal Informational Meeting , Oct. 6

Tues., Oct. 6, 2009
BMU 303

For multicultural organizations who have in the past or in the future plan to propose to the M.A.C. council for funding. Learn about changes, meet the council, it is recommended that advisors attend along with one representative of the organization.

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Geologist to Speak on Meteor Impact, Oct. 7

Wed., Oct. 7, 2009
5pm
Room 220 of the Physical Science Building

Dr. Tom Anderson will be speaking on an Ordovician meteor impact in Nevada and the resulting Alamo Breccia that was created from it. Dr. Anderson was a geology professor at Sonoma State University and is now at the University of Nevada, Reno. Much of his research focuses on carbonate reef deposits, and the event is free and open to the public.

This event is sponsored by the Association of Geological & Environmental Students (AGES) at Chico State.

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AS Women's Center hosts Second Annual Queer Week, Oct. 5 - Oct. 10

Bringing awareness about LGBTQ culture to the Chico State community, the AS Women’s Center presents a week of events open to all students, faculty and community members.
October 5: Movie Night on the lawn, 7pm- “Venus Boys” portrays the journey through a universe of female masculinity.

October 6: Panel of Myths and Truths, 5pm - 7pm, BMU 210 - Dispelling the myths and stereotypes around the LGBTQ community.

October 7: March, Free Speech through downtown (Rally in Plaza), 7:30pm - A peaceful demonstration against hate crimes, heteronorms and discrimination.

October 8: Workshop - LGBTQ Intimate Partner Violence, BMU 304, 5pm - 7pm. Defines intimate partner violence, discusses awareness and breaking the silence.

October 9: Panel-Queer Across Cultures, Common Grounds, 6pm - 9pm- Deconstructs cultural differences.

October 10: Conference, BMU 210, 12pm - 4pm - Fun events and educational opportunities. Topics include identifying as queer in a religious family, gay marriage, coming out to family, LGBTQ scripts and much more.

Transitioning Workshop, Common Grounds, 4pm. Music group Coyote Grace will facilitate a workshop on struggles of gender transitioning while in a relationship. Performance to follow at 7:30pm.

For information, please call (530) 898-5724.

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Call for Original Artwork: Image Logo Design Contest

We’re new on campus and don’t have a logo, so we’re holding a contest to determine what the new logo for the Karaoke Club could look like. Entries may be abstract or focused and may contain any color or pattern. Have fun with it. Design will be used for shirts, posters, banners, and signs.

There will be a $25 cash prize as well as a customized shirt featuring the winning design and name of the artist.

Contest submissions should be scanned as image files, attached to e-mails, and addressed to thekaraokeclub.csuchico@gmail.com .

Entries will be accepted until 11:59pm on Oct. 15, 2009 via e-mail attachments only. Anyone may submit artwork to be considered - club membership or attendance not required.

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News Release: Moonlight Walk Focuses on Campus Safety

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 5, 2009
CONTACT: Joe Wills
Tel: 530-898-4143

California State University, Chico President Paul Zingg and the members of the University Public Safety Advisory Committee will lead the Fifth Annual Moonlight Safety Walk on Thursday, Oct. 22.

Participants will divide into teams to walk through areas of campus to help identify safety hazards, such as inadequate lighting or overgrown brush, and test the blue light safety phones in their area. Campus community members are invited to take part.

The group will gather at Sylvester’s-by-the-Creek behind Kendall Hall at 6:30 p.m. for pizza and refreshments, followed by the walk starting at approximately 7 p.m.

The complete news release is available online.

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All Majors Career and Internship Fair, Nov. 4

Chico State Career Center presents the fall 2009 All Majors Career and Internship Fair.

Wed., Nov. 4, 2009
10am - 2pm
BMU Auditorium

Government and non-profit agencies, businesses, social service and healthcare organizations are expected to attend. Employers are looking to hire graduating seniors for career positions or undergrads for internships. View a partial list of attendees. New employers are registering daily.

Please inform your members of this worthwhile event.

For more information contact Ken Naas at the Career Center (530-898-5253) or stop by Student Services Center 270.

We hope to see you there.

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University Film Series: BLUE VINYL, Oct. 20

University Film Series
Tuesdays at 7:30pm
Ayres 106 (Little Theatre)
$3 donation appreciated

Oct. 20
Blue Vinyl
(2004, U.S.A.) 97 min.
Directed by Judith Helfand and Daniel B. Gold.
Sponsored and hosted by Mark Stemen, Environmental Studies, Geography

A detective story, an eco-activism documentary, and a rollicking comedy. Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Judith Helfand and co-director and award-winning cinematographer Daniel B. Gold set out in search of the truth about polyvinyl chloride (PVC), America’s most popular plastic. From Long Island to Louisiana to Italy, they unearth the facts about PVC and its effects on human health and the environment.

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Important Changes In Academic Policies

Upon the issuance of Executive Memorandum 09-10, there have been important changes in the assignment of withdrawal “W” grades, repetition of courses and re-enrollment in classes where a grade of incomplete “I” has been assigned. You may read the entire EM online.

“W” Grades
Undergraduate students may withdraw from no more than 18 semester units after census. Withdrawals after census require a serious and compelling reason and instructor, chair and dean signatures. A complete withdrawal from a semester for a serious and compelling reason will not count in the 18 semester unit limit, nor will individual class withdrawals that are for reasons beyond the student’s control, such as serious illness or accident.

Repeating Classes
Undergraduate students may repeat a maximum of 28 units in which grades of “C-” or lower have been earned. Students may now repeat 3 classes, not to exceed 16 units, using a Repeat for Forgiveness petition. Students will no longer be able to apply the General Repeat Policy to an unlimited number of units. The combined total of units repeated with or without forgiveness will be 28 units.

Incompletes
A student may not re-enroll in a class for which he or she has received an “I” until that “I” has been converted to a grade other than “I”.

If you have questions regarding these changes in academic policies, please contact Student Records and Registration, Student Services Center 220.

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2010 Summer O Applications Due Oct. 9

The deadline to apply to be a 2010 Summer Orientation peer advisor is this Friday, Oct. 9 at 5pm. If you know of any motivated, friendly and responsible student leaders who you think would represent Chico State well to incoming students, please encourage them to apply. Applications are available in Academic Advising Programs SSC110/ 120. For more information, call 898-5714.

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"I Can" Public Service Announcement now available on YouTube

The newly launched Campaign for Disability Employment has produced a public service announcement that showcases the workplace skills and talents of people with disabilities. View it yourself and help spread the word.

Shortcut to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BG_W7wAe1kw

This PSA is sent as part of Disability Awareness Month on behalf of Disability Support Services.

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Northstate Public Radio Continues it's 40th Anniversary Celebration

The CSU, Chico community is invited to join Northstate Public Radio in celebration of our 40th Anniversary.

Our Fall 2009 On-Air Membership Drive begins Oct. 14. All pledges received before then reduce the amount we need to raise on air to reach our goal of $160,000. Make a new or renewing gift on-line. We offer convenient payroll deductions for University employees.

You can also contribute to the drive by volunteering to help answer phones. There are three-hour shifts available at most times on weekdays and weekends. Community or campus groups can receive on-air acknowledgement by sending three or more individuals to cover a shift. To volunteer, phone 530.898.5896 or email Lollie DeYoung.

In 1969, Northstate Public Radio’s flagship station, KCHO 91.7 FM, signed on for the first time. Forty years later, together with our Redding affiliate, KFPR 88.9 FM, Northstate Public Radio, licensed to the CSU, Chico Research Foundation, serves as the regional affiliate of National Public Radio (NPR). On our airwaves, you will hear all of your public radio favorites as well as local news and a broad array of locally-produced music programs from Classical to Jazz, World to Folk, and Opera to Blues.

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Join AS Sustainability for a "Water Walk," Oct. 14

Freshwater scarcity affects one in three people on every continent of the globe. In Asia and Africa, women walk an average of 3 miles per day to fetch water for drinking and household needs. Why are we taking our clean Chico tap water for granted, and supporting bottled water companies with our purchasing power?

Come join us for the National Take Back the Tap Day of Action, where you can experience what it’s like to carry a bucket of water a half-mile around campus, only 1/6 of what these women do. Let’s gain some perspective together. Some buckets will be provided, but bring one if you can.

Where: Meet at Alumni Glenn (creek area between Butte and Holt Hall, CSU Chico campus)
When: 11am or 2pm, Wed., Oct. 14 (we will be holding two walks)
Contact: Deanna Dottai, TBTT Field Organizer, SCDeannaD@hotmail.com

*** If you are physically unable to carry buckets, we would also like volunteers to carry signs as we walk.

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The Associated Students Bookstore presents "Apple Fest 09" - Oct. 7

Stop by the free speech area this Wed., Oct. 7 from 10am - 2pm and get your hands on an Apple computer or iPod and have the chance to win the new iPod Nano. If you have questions about Apple products make sure to stop by the Genius Bar and ask the Apple specialists. Don’t forget to pick-up some popcorn to satisfy your afternoon cravings.

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Academic Faire, Oct. 6

What do you want to be when you grow up? Not sure yet? Come to the Academic Faire TODAY from 10am - 2pm and figure it out. Hosted by the Associated Students Director of University Affairs, there will be representatives from every college on campus, as well as Academic Advising, Study Abroad and Continuing Education. They will all have students and staff here to help answer your questions about majors and jobs.

KCSC Radio will be DJing the event and students who participate and check in at the AS table will be entered into a raffle for an iPod nano, so be sure to come and get some information on majors you’re interested in.

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Student Computing Workshops

Student Computing is presenting these drop-in workshops next week:

Tues., Oct. 6, 2009
Beginning Dreamweaver
5pm - 6pm in MLIB 457

Wed., Oct. 7, 2009
Beginning Dreamweaver
12pm - 1pm in MLIB 457

The Beginning Dreamweaver workshop is for those who are starting out with Dreamweaver version 8. This workshop presentation outlines the basic features and properties of the program. Workshop attendees will learn how to set page properties, format text, insert images, create links and learn how to publish their web page.

No sign-up is required. These are “drop-in” workshops. Faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend these workshops.

For more information visit the Student Computing Workshops Web site or call the Student Computing Help Desk at 898-HELP.

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AS Sustainability Hosts "Water Walk," Oct. 14

Come join us for a “Water Walk” for Take Back the Tap National Day of Action.

Freshwater scarcity affects one in three people on every continent of the globe. In Asia and Africa, women walk an average of 3 miles per day to fetch water for drinking and household needs. Why are we taking our clean Chico tap water for granted, and supporting bottled water companies with our purchasing power? These very companies exploit clean water resources in struggling communities, forcing them to drink unsanitary water.

Come join us for the National Take Back the Tap Day of Action, where you can experience what it’s like to carry a bucket of water a half-mile around campus, only 1/6 of what these women do. Let’s gain some perspective together. Some buckets will be provided, but bring one if you can.

Where: Meet at Alumni Glenn (creek area between Butte and Holt Hall, CSU Chico campus)
When: 11am or 2pm, Wed., Oct. 14 (we will be holding two walks)
Contact: Deanna Dottai, TBTT Field Organizer, SCDeannaD@hotmail.com

*** If you are physically unable to carry buckets, we would also like volunteers to carry signs as we walk.

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Chico Performances Presents Rock, Pop and Blues with Joan Osborne, the Holmes Brothers and Paul Thorn, Oct. 15

Chico Performances invites you to an evening of pop and blues music by Joan Osborne, the Holmes Brothers, and Paul Thorn, performing on Thurs., Oct. 15, 2009 at 7:30pm in Laxson Auditorium.

Five-time Grammy nominee Joan Osborne (“One of Us”) has toured with Taj Mahal, Spearhead, the Dixie Chicks, and Bob Dylan, showcasing her honeyed blues delivery around the world. The Holmes Brothers mix roadhouse rock with Gospel fervor that touches the roots of the blues. Son of a prizefighter and Pentecostal preacher, Mississippi bluesman Paul Thorn prompted the San Francisco Chronicle to say “the real deal comes along infrequently these days.”

Tickets are $30 Premium, $25 Adult, $23 Senior, and $18 Student/Child.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit the Web site or call the University Box Office at 898-6333.

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EARC Event: Buffalo Field Campaign, Oct. 7

Buffalo Field Campaign
Wed., Oct. 7
7pm
Siskiyou 120

This activist group’s mission is “to stop the slaughter of Yellowstone’s wild buffalo herd, protect the natural habitat of wild free-roaming buffalo and native wildlife, and to work with people of all Nations to honor the sacredness of the wild buffalo.”

The event will include music, story-telling, a slide show, & more music.

For more information, contact EARC, 530-898-5676.

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Wellness Center Tabling

The Wellness Center is tabling Wed., Oct. 7 in the Glenn-Siskyou area from 10am - 2pm. Come show your support for Lesbians, Gays, Bi-Sexuals, Transgenders and Queers (LGBTQ’s), enter a raffle to win free pizza and learn about all the great services that the Wellness Center has to offer.

If you have any questions or want more information on the Wellness Center please stop by the Student Services Building #430, visit our Web site or call 530-898-4697. Thanks in advance for the support and remember to be well.

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The Wellness Center Presents "Enhance Your Memory"

Are you having trouble studying? Do you want to improve your Test Scores?

If so, come to the “Enhance Your Memory” forum Wed., Oct. 7 in Butte 103 from 5pm - 6pm hosted by the Campus Wellness Center. The forum will will be facilitated by David Winzenz, Ph. D., who will provide tips, tricks and tools on how to improve study and memorization skills. This is a great and free opportunity open to all students.

If you have any questions or want more information on the Wellness Center please stop by the Student Services Building #430, visit our Web site or call 530-898-4697. Thanks in advance for the support and remember to be well.

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Cash for a Cancer Cure

The CSU, Chico Relay For Life team is collecting donations for the American Cancer Society. Cash for a Cure canisters are in various offices around campus and any amount, large or small, is welcome. One hundred percent of funds raised will go the Cancer Society to help with research, services, education, and advocacy. Donations can also be sent to Peggy Armocido at zip 502.

If you would like to participate in this fund raiser by displaying a donation canister in your office, please contact Peggy at X5751 or e-mail.

Thank you for supporting the CSU, Chico Relay For Life Team in the fight against cancer. The Relay team is made up of staff members and is in its eighth year of participation. They will host numerous fundraisers throughout the year prior to the April Relay.

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Pre-med Asociation Meeting, Oct. 14

The next Pre-Med Association meeting will take place on Wed. Oct., 14 at 6pm in Holt 277. The guest speaker will be Tom Hueller, the head director of admissions at Ross University medical school.

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Learn to Invest like a Pro at The Investor's Club

Just about anyone can invest some money and get lucky in the stock market from time to time; but many have learned that it is just as easy to lose that hard earned money. To be successful over the long term one should develop specific rules with respect to how they invest. When developing these rules, why not utilize the knowledge and expertise of proven investment professionals. That is the exact principle that is guiding the curriculum at the Investor’s Club. Each week, presentations are given based on the research and analysis conducted by William O’Neil and highlighted in his best selling book “How to Make Money in Stocks: A Winning System in Good Times or Bad.”

Over the remainder of the semester, The Investor’s Club will be holding weekly meetings on Wednesdays at 7pm in Glenn 214. Each meeting will highlight important time-tested rules and strategies that can help you make money in good times, and preserve it in bad times. Many of the rules taught in this club would have prompted investors to sell their stock at the very beginning of the recession. So come join us as we develop the rules and discipline necessary to become successful investors.

For more information about The Investor’s Club or to become a member, please email the president, Michael Prezioso.

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