Travel the World and Earn College Credits with Camp Adventure

Camp Adventure Child and Youth Services is looking to hire CSU, Chico students who are interested in working with youth around the world and the United States. Camp Adventure will pay you $1,500 for a 10 week camp, pay for housing and airfare, as well as give you 12 College Credits. Attend one of the following information meetings to learn more or contact Mike Moen at CampAdv@csuchico.edu.

All meetings are held in Tehama 113:
Tues., Oct. 20, 2009: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mon., Oct. 26, 2009: 2pm - 3pm
Tues, Nov. 3, 2009: 4pm - 5pm
Mon, Nov. 9, 2009: 3pm - 4pm
Tues, Nov. 10, 2009: 4pm - 5pm
Tues, Nov. 17, 2009: 4pm - 5pm
Tues, Dec. 1, 2009: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Camp Adventure Hiring Day:
Sat., Dec. 5 @ 10am
Selvester’s Cafe on the CSU, Chico Campus

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National Student Exchange Information Meetings

Get out of here - the National Student Exchange provides you with an opportunity to study at one of nearly 200 member schools within the United States and a number of participating colleges in Canada. As a participant, you remain a CSU, Chico student and are expected to make progress towards your degree. If eligible for financial aid, that will be available to you. Why not? This is a good time to take a look beyond Chico and experience the United States.

Meetings are held regularly in the Student Affairs Center, Room 122:

Wednesdays 4:05pm - 5:50pm
Thursdays 12:05pm - 12:50pm and 5:05pm - 5:50pm

For appointments call 530 898 6643. Contact jamesls@csuchico.edu.

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Women's Center Events

Greetings from the Associated Students Women’s Center. This month, we are proud to present “Women’s Bodies Week.” From Oct. 27 - 29 the Women’s Center will host events and workshops focusing on women’s empowerment and this year’s theme, “EveryBODY is Different. EveryBODY is Perfect.”

Tues., Oct 27

• BMU 210, 5pm - 6pm - Body Talk Workshop: Stephanie Chervinko from the Counseling and Wellness Center will be facilitating a workshop focused around women’s interactions and how they affect our body image and self worth.

• Common Grounds, 7:30pm - Drum Circle: Channel a sense of empowerment through music.

Wed., Oct 28

• BMU 210, 5pm - 6pm - Yoga with Jeanne Christopherson: Learn how to use your body for expression in a positive way.

• BMU 210, 6:30pm - 8:30pm - Sex Workshop: Suzy Morlos explores the idea of achieving agency through sex.

Thurs., Oct 29

• CCLC, 5pm - 7pm - Woman Centered Potluck: A safe place for discussion where men and women are welcome. The conversation will revolve around women’s experiences and men’s experiences with the women in their lives.

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Come Watch Waltz With Bashir, Oct. 28

Wed., Oct. 28
7pm
BMU Common Grounds
Admission is free.

Golden Globe winner and Academy Award nominee for Best Foreign Language Film, “Waltz with Bashir” tells the story of Israeli film director Ari Folman and his participation in the 1982 Israeli war on Lebanon. Twenty years later, Ari has no memory of what happened, so he seeks out those who were alongside him to try and piece together the events of the 1982 Lebanon War.

The movie showing, which is free to attend, will be Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 7pm in Common Grounds, located on the lower level of the BMU. Join us for refreshments and discussion afterward.

For more information, contact Amro Jayousi at amrojayousi@hotmail.com.

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Sacramento Semester Internship Program for Spring 2010

Applications due November 6, 2009 by 4pm.

The Sacramento Semester program offers students a unique opportunity to work with members of the California legislature, the executive branch, or with political associations and lobbyists during a 4.5 month internship and seminar program. Students earn 12 upper-division units. All majors are encouraged to apply. Scholarships available from both Sacramento State and CSU, Chico.

Application information available at the Web site.

For more information see the Web site. Pick up and submit your application to the Chico State Political Science Department, 741 Butte Hall, 898-5301. Questions? Contact Professor Dwyre.

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Erica Upshaw TONIGHT

Free lecture tonight at 7pm in Laxson Auditorium. Erica Upshaw tells the true story of how alcohol, drugs, and the campus party culture changed her life. Hosted by Sigma Kappa and CADEC. For more information, call 898-6450.

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Wild Oak Survey and Hip Hop Collective and Songwriters Guild

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

Want even more Wild Oak? Also check the Hip Hop Collective and Songwriters Guild. Hip Hop Collective meets in PAC 112, 8pm, on Thursdays. Songwriters 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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Wild Oak: Songwriter's Guild Competition, Oct. 29

Thurs., Oct. 29
7pm
Woodstock’s Pizza, 166 E. 2nd Street

Come and support local talent: singers, songwriters, and musicians showcasing their gifts. It’s free. Grab a slice of pizza and enjoy some good live music. Luke Byron and the Delivery Boys will play a small set as well.

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Showing of 33 Minutes: Protecting America in the New Missle Age

The Political Science Honor Society (Pi Sigma Alpha) and the CSU, Chico Economics Club are hosting a showing of the documentary 33 Minutes: Protecting America in the New Missile Age. The documentary addresses the issues and dangers surrounding the current proliferation of nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles from countries such as Iran and North Korea. This provocative film argues that the United States is urged to act upon this current crisis and people are asked to come together to overcome narrow minded politicians, government interests and academic arguments in order to protect the future of America and its citizens against a nuclear war.

The one-hour long documentary will begin at 7pm on Wed., Nov. 4 in the BMU Common grounds (the basement). A Panel will follow the documentary with a discussion session by three professors of political science: Jim Jacob, John Crosby, and Beau Grosscup.

For more information, contact Pi Sigma Alpha president Amro Jayousi at amro_jayousi@hotmail.com.

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DLC Movie Night, Oct. 28

Wed. Oct. 28
6pm
DSS Office, SSC 170

Disability Leadership Council Meeting

We will be discussing upcoming events, our sensory garden, and getting to know each other. Chips and Dip with a movie after the meeting. Everyone is welcome (children included).

DLC is an AS club dedicated to raising awareness about disabilities on our campus. Please come join us. For more information contact Alisha Spencer, 530-521-2793.

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National Science Teachers Association Hosts "Science, Tricks or Treats", Oct. 29

Halloween Party — Science Tricks or Treats
Thurs., Oct. 29, 6:30pm - 8pm
PHSC 206

The National Science Teachers Assoc. will be having a Halloween Party this Thurs., Oct. 29, at 6:30pm in PHSC 206. We will be watching a movie, eating popcorn and candy and playing with Halloween science tricks and experiments. Wear your favorite costume. All are welcome.

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Skaters: We Want To Hear From You!

Want to ride your skateboard to school more but don’t know what to do with your board while you’re in class?

Take this very short online survey to let us know what you want. For any questions, contact hbovia@csuchico.edu x3332

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Chico for Animal Rights (C-FAR) Meeting, Oct. 26

Wed., Oct. 26
BMU, room 204 (upstairs)

Like animals? Want to save the environment? Are you a vegetarian/vegan? Want to get involved in the community? If you said Yes to any of these questions, come check out C-FAR.

Chico For Animal Rights (C-FAR) is a CSU, Chico based animal rights club established in fall 2007. Our mission is to inform students and our community of the abuse that thousands of animals undergo on a daily basis. Our goal is to stop current inhumane treatment of animals and to prevent any future cases by volunteering and taking part in the community.

We will be discussing upcoming events and activities. Questions? Contact us, chicoforanimalrights@gmail.com.

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Voter Education Drive, Oct. 28

Wed., Oct. 28
10am - 2pm
Trinity Commons (Free Speech Area)

Are you registered in California to vote? What are you waiting for? Are you informed on the current issues coming to voters this next election? If not, come to the Voter Education Drive from 10am - 2pm, Wed., Oct. 28 in the Trinity Commons, previously known as the Free Speech Area. Join AS Director of Legislative Affairs Amro Jayousi, his council and representatives from various political parties to register as a voter and get educated on what you’re voting on and views of each party.

For more information contact Amro Jayousi at aslegaffairs@csuchico.edu or (530) 898-5701.

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7th Annual Chico Organic Farming and Food Conference, Nov. 4

Wed., Nov. 4
8:30am - 2:30pm
BMU 210
Dairy and Farm Tours: 3pm - 4:30pm

The 7th Annual Chico Organic Farming and Food Conference will be held from 8:30am until 2:30pm on Wed., Nov. 4 in Room 210 of the Bell Memorial Union on the CSU, Chico Campus and followed by tours of the Organic Vegetable Project and the Organic Dairy from 3pm until 4:30pm on the University Farm.

The conference is sponsored by the CSU, Chico College of Agriculture, Department of Nutrition and Food Science, and the North Valley Chapter of California Certified Organic Farmers. The program is free and open to the public.

For more information and the agenda please visit the Web site or call 530 898-4137.

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Study Skills Workshops for the Week of Oct. 26

The Student Learning Center is offering two workshops this week. The first will give students strategies to plan ahead instead of waiting until the last minute to study or do projects. The second is aimed at helping students be more confident and prepared when speaking in public. Please encourage students to attend these workshops if you feel they could benefit from either of these topics.

Oct. 27 (Tuesday)
Avoiding Procrastination
4pm - 5pm
Christine Connerly
SSC 304


Oct. 28 (Wednesday)
Effective Public Speaking
2pm - 3pm
Natalia Ferruggia
SSC 304

More workshops are being offered the rest of the semester. Look for upcoming announcements or on our Web site for a list of future workshops.

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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Interested in an International Career?

UNITE presents International Career Series - Ted Kromer - Come hear about Ted Kromer’s experiences and how he made it happen.

Wed., Oct. 28
5pm - 6pm
Langdon 105

Ted Kromer, professor of International Business and Management at CSU, Chico will be speaking about his career in international management and his experiences developing a non-profit educational organization, California Kids to Kids. Ted has a BA degree in Political Science from Stanford University and an MBA degree from the Univeristy of Oregon. He has extensive corporate experience working in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and high-tech sectors.

For questions, please email at chicounite@gmail.com.

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Pre-Med Association Meets Oct. 28

The next Pre-Med Association meeting will take place on Wed., Oct. 28 at 6pm in Holt 277. The guest speaker will be Dr.Brazil, an orthopedic surgeon.

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Photojournalist Alumnus to Speak at Society of Professional Journalists Meeting, Oct. 28

CSU, Chico graduate Jason Halley, a photojournalist for the Chico Enterprise-Record, will be speaking at the meeting on Wed., Oct. 28 at 5:30pm in Tehama 117. Come out for free food and another interesting professional guest.

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Up til Dawn, Nov. 9

This year Up ‘til Dawn will be held on Mon., Nov. 9 in Acker Gym from 4m to Midnight.

Up ‘til Dawn is a letter writing party to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. St. Jude is dedicated to treating childhood cancer and finding cures. Children are treated no matter what. It costs more than $1.4 million a day to operate the hospital and families are never asked to pay. CSU, Chico students have been committed to raising money for St. Jude for the past 7 years. Please join us on Nov. 9 for CSU, Chico’s $1 million year at the annual Up ‘til Dawn event as we go for our 4th national title as the #1 fundraising school.

Participating is easy…

1. Get signed up (invite your friends, roommates, coworkers to go with you)
2. Come to Acker Gym Nov. 9 anytime between 4pm and Midnight with addresses of your friends and family
3. Fill in and address your pre-written donation letters for St. Jude
4. Enjoy free food, entertainment, and the chance at tons of prizes

Grand prizes : MAC Book, Wii, a trip for 2 to Disneyland, Spring Tuition

Sign up: email - utddatabase@gmail.com (name, phone #, email, student organization (only if part of one)
Visit us in the Glenn Siskyou area at our table Tuesday—Thursday

For more info find us on Facebook: Up ‘til Dawn (Nov. 9) http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=160085077186

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CSU Chico Wind Ensemble Concert: Classically Band, Nov. 7

The CSU, Chico Wind Ensemble would like to invite everyone to attend our November concert, Classically Band, on Sat., Nov. 7 at 7:30pm in the Harlen Adams Theatre. The ensemble will be performing classics like, First Suite in Eb by Holst, Toccata Marziale by Ralph Vaughn Williams, and Jericho: A Rhapsody for Symphonic Band by Morton Gould. This concert is sure to be a thrilling spectacle to behold; even Godzilla will be making an appearance.

Tickets are $15 dollars for adults, $13 for seniors, and $6 for all children and students and are available at the university box office, be sure to check with your professors to see if this concert counts for reports.

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Upcoming Book in Common Events

The 2009 Book in Common, Steve Lopez’s The Soloist, will be augmented by a number of events taking place in the community. For more information please contact Brooks Thorlaksson, Associate Dean, CSU, Chico’s College of Humanities and Fine arts at 898-5351, or visit the Book in Common Web site.

Upcoming Book in Common Events include:

Movie “Caveman’s Valentine”
Tues., Nov. 3, at 3pm
Butte County Library, Oroville Branch
1820 Mitchell Ave., Oroville

Based on the novel by Dawes Green, this tale follows a talented piano prodigy who has become delusional and homeless. After witnessing the murder of a young boy, the man is determined to bring justice to the murders. (106 minutes; R) Please bring a non-perishable food item donation for a community food bank.

CAPE Forum:
What is our Community’s Responsibility to the Indigent Homeless in Chico?
Wed., Nov 4, at 7:30pm
Performing Arts Center 134
CSU, Chico

Forum presented by the Center for Applied and Professional Ethics at CSU, Chico featuring faculty members Cynthia Siemsen and Becky White with Serena Cervantes, subject and author of the June 25, 2009 Chico News and Review cover story on homelessness, and Brad Montgomery, executive director of the Torres Community Shelter.

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Garrison Keillor, Coming to Laxson, Oct. 29

Join Chico Performances in an evening with NPR storyteller Garrison Keillor, scheduled for Thurs., Oct. 29, 2009 at 7:30pm in Laxson Auditorium.

True to his radio form, Grammy award-winner, author, and humorist celebrity speaker Garrison Keillor will share his hilarious anecdotes about growing up in the American Midwest, the people of Lake Wobegon, and “late-life fatherhood.” With a wonderful, dry sense of humor, Keillor will once again visit Lake Wobegon with his words of wisdom, class, charisma, and humor.

This performance is co-sponsored by KCHO and KFPR Radio, NPR.

Tickets are $60 Premium, $55 Adult/Senior, $45 Student/Child, and are available online or by calling the University Box Office, 898-6333.

For more information, please visit: the Web site.

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The Hobbit is coming to CSU, Chico, Nov. 3

Chico Performances is presenting the larger than life puppet experience, The Hobbit on Nov. 3 in Laxson Auditorium at 7:30pm.

Who hasn’t heard of the superb trilogy of The Lord of the Rings? Using giant theatrical puppets, this production of The Hobbit chronicles the wonderful journey of Bilbo Baggins to Lonely Mountain and his slow change from a provincial hobbit into a world-weary hero. This highly successful adaptation has received standing ovations throughout the world.

This enchanting performance is sure to transport you to a magical world where you can follow along as if you were a part of the story.

Tickets for this larger than life performance are $18 for Adult, $16 for Senior, and $14 for Student/Child.

To buy tickets or for more information please visit the Web site or call the University Box Office at 530-898-6333.

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Student Computing Drop-In Workshops

Student Computing is presenting the following workshops this week:

Excel I 2007
Tues., Oct. 27
5pm - 6pm in MLIB 457

Excel I 2007
Wed., Oct. 28
12pm - 1pm in MLIB 457

The Excel I 2007 workshop is an introduction and overview of the concepts and components of worksheets. Workshop attendees will learn how to create, use, format and edit a worksheet. They will learn formatting functions and how to design and build simple formulas. They will also learn how to use cell references to reorganize data. This is a good opportunity for those who already know Excel basics to refresh their skills and learn how to use the Microsoft 2007 Ribbon menus.

No sign-up is required for these workshops. Faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend.

For more information about the Student Computing workshops, visit the Student Computing web site or contact Student Computing at 898-HELP.

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Join Chico Performances to Welcome Daryl Hannah, Actress, Environmentalist & On the Creek Lecture Series Speaker, Nov. 6

Chico Performances and Klean Kanteen present Daryl Hannah, actress, environmentalist and On the Creek Lecture Series speaker, in a presentation entitled The Solution Revolution on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009 at 7:30pm in Laxson Auditorium.

Daryl Hannah has been committed to promoting a “low impact” lifestyle for over 20 years. Hannah was recently invited by the United Nations to address members of the Global Climate Crisis session and has spoken at the UN Global Business Conference on the environment, as well as appearing at many other national conferences. Hannah repeatedly appears on television with her sustainability focus, has hosted and produced several videos, and has written articles that teach how to be “green.”

This discussion on sustainability is sponsored by Klean Kanteen, maker of the original, reusable, stainless steel water bottle.

Tickets are $25 Premium, $20 Adult, $18 Senior, $15 Student/child.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Web site.

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S.T.O.P. Meeting, Oct. 28

S.T.O.P. (Stop Trafficking of Persons) will meet Wed., Oct. 28, at 5pm in BMU 312. Everyone welcome - activities galore.

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SEASA Hosts Free Film: Talladega Nights, Oct. 28

Wed., Oct. 28
6pm - 8pm
SSKU (Siskiyou Hall) 120

SEASA (South East Asian Student Association) is hosting a free film-showing of the cult comedy about NASCAR racing, “Talladega Nights” (2006), starring Will Ferrell. Students and members of the public are invited.

For more information please contact Rebecca Vang.

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DSS and the Wellness Center Present "Got Diversity?", Oct. 28

Are you interested in learning about your culture, as well as the culture of those around you? If so attend the upcoming “Got Diversity” forum on Wed., Oct. 28 in SSC 426 from 12pm - 12:50pm - facilitated by Tray Robinson. This is a free opportunity open to all students.

Also make sure to check out the Wellness Center’s entire list of upcoming events at the Web site.

For additional information on the Wellness Center and/or upcoming events please contact the Wellness Center via telephone at 530.898.4697, come into the Student Services Building #430 or visit us on the web site.

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Furlough Frenzy - A Service Opportunity for Students, Faculty and Staff

Make the most of the upcoming furlough day and help those in need. On Mon., Nov. 2, all CSU, Chico students, faculty, and staff are invited to participate in various service activities around the City of Chico. We’ll kick off Furlough Frenzy at noon and begin with a free lunch, hosted by The Door (a CSU, Chico student organization and college ministry group from Bidwell Presbyterian Church). After lunch, we’ll hit the streets of Chico. Furlough Frenzy activities will take place from 1pm - 4pm and will include cleaning the City of Chico and helping out the homeless.

The details:

When: Mon., Nov. 2 from 12pm - 4pm. A free lunch is provided from 12pm - 1pm. After lunch we’ll carpool to our service locations.

Where: Bidwell Presbyterian Church (208 West First Street)

Why: Because it’s a furlough day and we aren’t doing anything else.

RSVP: If you plan on attending, shoot an email to Dawn Clifford so we can guestimate on a head count for lunch. If you decide at the last minute to roll out of bed and show up, that’s fine too- we’ll make more food.

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Humanities Center Gallery in November: Ann Pierce, "Umbrian Corridors and Others," Nov. 5 - Dec. 16; Reception Nov. 5

Nov. 5 - Dec. 16
Ann Pierce
Umbrian Corridors and Others

Humanities Center Gallery
Trinity 100
M-F, 8am - 5pm (closed Nov. 11, 25-27)
Nov. 5 Reception 5-7pm*

Ann Pierce earned her BFA in 1953 and her MFA in 1955 from the University of Colorado in Boulder and, from 1964 to 1995, taught at CSU, Chico, where she served as chair of the Department of Art and Art History from 1980 to 1983. Before retiring in 1995, and since, she has taught many private watercolor workshops in California and Nevada; has juried competitions; and has won many awards. Pierce has been listed in Who’s Who in American Art for 20 years, and she is a member of the Springfield Art Museum’s Watercolor USA Honor Society and of the Rocky Mountain, National, and West Coast Water Color Societies. Her work has been published in professional books and magazines including Watercolor ‘89 and Splash: America’s Best Contemporary Watercolors, 1991 and can be found in numerous private collections. This exhibit includes works from Pierce’s summer 2007 visit to Italy and assorted paintings from her 50-year career.

• The Humanities Center’s theme for this year is “Memory, Nostalgia, Ruins.”

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MFA Printmaking Exhibition: Two Views/ Two Printmakers

MFA Candidates Erin Kelly and Megan Moore juxtapose their original prints at Laxson Fine Art Gallery’s upcoming exhibition Two Views/ Two Printmakers. Erin Kelly’s prints center on her interaction with nostaligic childhood artifacts such as 33 rpm record albums. Megan Moore focuses on organic nature, and microscopic biology in her meticulous printmaking processes. Two Views/ Two Printmakers opens Thurs., Oct. 8 and will run through Nov. 13, 2009 at Laxson Fine Art Gallery in Laxson Auditorium at California State University, Chico. Gallery hours are Monday - Thursday from 11am - 4pm. Reception will be on Wed., Oct. 28, 5pm - 7pm.

Laxson Fine Art Gallery
Department of Art and Art History
College of Humanities and Fine Arts
California State University, Chico

For more information please contact CSUC Art Department, Elizabeth Newman Kuiper 530-898-5331.

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Career Center All Majors Career and Internship Fair, Nov. 4

The All Majors Career and Internship Fair is a week away. Please encourage students to attend on Wed., Nov. 4, 2009 from 10am - 2pm in the BMU auditorium. Find out about career and internship opportunities from business organizations and government and non-profit agencies.

Get ready - attend the Making the Most of the Career Fair seminar. Gallo Sales and Maxim Healthcare representatives will offer the recruiter’s point of view on Tues., Nov. 3, 2009, 4pm - 5:30pm in the Career Center, Student Services Center, room 270.

Employers are looking to hire graduating seniors for career positions or undergrads for internships. A list of employers attending is available at the Web site. New employers are registering daily.

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

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Wellness Center Forum on Domestic Violence Awareness: Expect the Unexpected, Oct. 28

Wed., Oct. 28
4pm - 5pm
Butte 103

The Wellness Center presents a forum on Domestic Violence Awareness titled, “Expect the Unexpected.”

The forum will include information on domestic violence; how it relates to college students, a discussion and demonstration of self defense techniques, and a survivor’s personal experiences. Safe Place, Catalyst and the University Police Department will all be participating in the forum. This is a free opportunity open to all students.

For additional information on the Wellness Center and/or upcoming events please contact the Wellness Center via telephone at 530.898.4697, come into the Student Services Building #430 or visit us on the web.

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News Release: First Annual High Altitude Wind Power Conference to be Held in Northern California Nov. 5-6

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 27, 2009
CONTACT: Joe Wills
Tel: 530-898-4143
Virginia Walker, The Jamison Group
530-342-1009

First Annual High Altitude Wind Power Conference to be Held in Northern California Nov. 5-6

The first High Altitude Wind Power (HAWP) Conference was announced today by its sponsors, California State University Chico, the BayTEC Alliance and the Cleantech Innovation Center at Oroville. To be held in both Chico and Oroville on Nov. 5 and 6, the event is the world’s first conference dedicated specifically to addressing the challenges faced in the young but growing high altitude wind power industry, and will serve as a major platform for high altitude wind power professionals, academics, inventors and entrepreneurs from all over the world.

“We are delighted and excited by the successful launch of this first annual conference,” said conference chair Cristina Archer. Archer, a preeminent expert on high atmosphere power generation, is an assistant professor of energy, meteorology and environmental science at CSU, Chico, as well as a consulting assistant professor at Stanford University. “The emerging high altitude wind power industry needed a center of gravity, and we are pleased that the first global conference is anchored here in Northern California,” she said.

According to Archer, the conference is meant to allow participants to engage in a variety of discussions on the latest innovations, developments and specifications in high altitude wind power generation and distribution. Attendees can immerse themselves in two full days of presentations and case studies from local, national and international speakers, as well as interactive discussions on crucial issues.

The complete news release is available online.

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News Release: Liberian Author to Discuss "What Prevents Peace?"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 27, 2009
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260
Tom Imhoff, The Peace Institute
530-898-4743

Liberian Author to Discuss “What Prevents Peace?”

The Peace Institute at California State University, Chico is presenting Marvin Davis, a human rights journalist, editor, poet and peace educator from Liberia speaking on What Prevents Peace: Understanding Psychological Conditioning. He will be speaking on Thursday, Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m., Ayres 106.

Davis is the author of the book “Brave New Child: Liberating the Children of Liberia and the World,” an account of his work with more than 3,000 children in war-torn Liberia. During the 15-year civil war, Davis had to flee Liberia to save his life after rebels killed his father.

He teaches children about the root cause of violence so they can free themselves from their prejudicial and conditioned thinking. Davis believes that no matter how conditioned children are to violent behavior (and that the children of Liberia represent severe cases), they can be liberated from that habitual mindset. He suggests that, if they can, so can all children who face conflict daily—from bullying on the playground to bullying on the battlefield.

The complete news release is available online.

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