Calendar

Arts, Events, and Speakers

Thursday, December 10

Writer's Voice Series Robin Becker's collections of poetry include All American Girl, Giocometti's Dog, and Backtalk. Becker's poems are by turns funny and tender and steadily resistant to dominant cultural and social mandates. She teaches poetry writing at Pennsylvania State. 7:30 p.m., University Center Lounge.

Dance Chico Dance Theatre Showcase. Theatre Arts faculty member Sue Pate directs this annual event organized, choreographed, and designed by students. Featured styles include funk, lyrical jazz, and folk. Tickets: $6-8. 7:30 p.m., Harlen Adams Theatre.t

Friday, December 11

Biology Seminar "Fish, Game, and Plants? What Is the California Department of Fish and Game Doing to Conserve Plants?" Sandra Morey of Plant Conservation Program, CDF, Sacramento. Coffee 3:30 p.m. Lecture 4 p.m., Holt 170.

University Chorus

Choral University Chorus Holiday Concert. Brady Wells directs Chico State's 150-voice choral group in an evening of traditional holiday favorites. Tickets: $6-8. 7:30 p.m., Laxson Auditorium.t

Sunday, December 13

Outdoors Bald Rock Hike—hidden hollows, secret spots, and small creeks with moss covered rocks. 9 a.m. Cost: $7-12. y

Concert Organ Holiday Concert performed by CSU, Chico's Music Department's David Rothe on the Centennial Organ. Featured scores include Bach and Pachelbel. Tickets: $10-12. 2 p.m., Harlen Adams Theatre.t

Thursday, December 17

Gregg Scott Band

Concert Gregg Scott: Celebrate the Spirit with some of Chico's finest musicians and vocalists, who will present a night of soulful Christmas music showcasing a ten-piece band. Tickets: $10-12. 7:30 p.m., Laxson Auditorium.t

Winter Break

Monday, January 4 A two-and-a-half week backpacking trip exploring Hawaii's volcanoes. Cost: $800-950.y

Wildcat Athleticss

Basketball—Acker Gym

Friday, January 8 vs. CSU, Bakersfield; Men's 7 p.m.

Saturday, January 9 vs. CSU, Stanislaus; Women's 5:45 p.m.; Men's 8 p.m.

Wednesday, January 20 vs. UC, Davis; Women's 5:45 p.m.; Men's 8 p.m.

The University Box Office is in its new location on 2nd and Normal Streets. Tickets are available for all upcoming shows, including the Nutcracker. Faculty and staff receive a 20 percent discount on most advance tickets.t

Academic Information

December 14-18

Final exam week

December 31

Fall 1998 semester ends and official graduation date

Now-January 4 1999

January Intersession registration period for courses offered through the Center for Regional and Continuing Education

January 4-February 5

TRACS add/drop period

January 4-22

Intersession classes

January 7

Census date

January 20-21

Financial Aid arena

January 25

Spring classes begin.