Calendar

Arts, Events, and Speakers

Thursday, February 11

Anthropology Forum Sarah Caldwell, Religious Studies, will present "Fierce Goddesses and Dangerous Women: Death and Fertility in South Indian Ritual Performance." 4 p.m., Ayres 120.

La Traviata: Pam Thornton and Hong-Shen Li

Reception Chico State's Italian Studies Advisory Council reception prior to La Traviata. Tickets: $15_20 includes opera ticket and Italian foods, desserts, and wines, 898-0825. 5:15_7:15 p.m., Trinity 100.

Opera Giuseppe Verdi's La Traviata featuring internationally acclaimed tenor Hong-Shen Li. Tickets: $12_15. 7:30 p.m., Harlen Adams Theatre.t

Debate Pro-life versus Pro-choice in the New Millennium, sponsored by the philosophy honors society. 7_9 p.m., PAC 134.

Friday, February 12

Opera La Traviata. Tickets: $12_15. 7:30 p.m., Harlen Adams Theatre.t

Saturday, February 13

Outdoors Lift skiing/snowboarding at Mt. Shasta Resort. 6 a.m. Cost: $48_58.y

Outdoors Women's mountain biking from six to fifteen miles. 9 a.m. Cost: $10-13.y

Dance Adventurous choreography by modern dance ensemble Philadanco. Tickets: $15_18. 7:30 p.m., Laxson.t

Opera La Traviata. Tickets: $12_15. 7:30 p.m., Harlen Adams Theatre.t

Sunday, February 14

Outdoors Lassen showshoe trip through Sulphur Works geothermal area. 7 a.m. Cost: $10-12.y

Gershwin by Request and Hong-Shen Li

Opera Matinee of La Traviata. Tickets: $12_15. 2 p.m., Harlen Adams Theatre.t

Music Gershwin by Request performed by pianist Leon Bates, soprano Sebronette Barnes, and bass baritone Benjamin Matthews. Tickets: $15_18. 2 p.m., Laxson. t

Reception follows Gershwin by Request. Meet pianist Leon Bates and enjoy champagne, coffee, and treats from Sweet Nina's. Tickets: $25 includes performance. Laxson.t

Tuesday, February 16

Bakra Bata

Music Bakra Bata features colorful costumes, beautiful masks, and a variety of percussion instruments. Tickets: $10_12. 7:30 p.m., Laxson.t

International Forum Hurricane Mitch and its aftermath by Bill Loker, Anthropology. 4 p.m., Ayres 120.

Wednesday, February 17

Visiting Scholar Lecture "Postpartum Depression" by Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett. 7 p.m., PAC 144.

Thursday, February 18

Tour Galleries and Campus Museums Walking Tour with the Museum of Anthropology. noon_1 p.m., Langdon 301.

Competition Student Research Competition. 6_9 p.m., Tehama 108.

History Lecture Nasim Jawed, History, will present "Lifting the Veil: Islam and the Middle East." Reception following. 7 p.m., PAC 134.

Music Reggae music by Israel Vibration in celebration of Bob Marley's birthday. Tickets: $5_8. 7:30 p.m., Shurmer Gym.

Friday, February 19_Sunday, February 22

Outdoors Men's snow camp. Easy to moderate mile or two hike, snowshoe, or ski to camp with survival techniques.7 a.m. Cost: $25_35.y

Friday, February 19

Meeting Chico State Retired Faculty Association. noon_1, University Center. Brown bag or lunch following meeting at Selvester's Cafe.

Visiting Scholar Lecture "Lactation" by Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, renowned psychologist and alumn. 4 p.m., Holt 170.

Speaker Sista Souljah, rap artist and youth activist. 6-9 p.m. Selevester's Cafe.

Saturday, February 20

Outdoors Day hike along flume trail on Feather River. 9 a.m. Cost: $7_12. y

Performance The First Annual Best of the West Step Off features traditional African American "step." 4_7 p.m., Laxson.

Event On Stage with the Symphony provides excellent music, fine food, and an auction to support the symphony. Tickets: call 898-5984. 5:30 p.m., Harlen Adams Theatre.

Wildcat Athleticss

Basketball—Acker Gym

Friday, February 12 vs. Cal Poly, Pomona; women's 5:45 p.m.; men's 8 p.m.

Saturday, February 13 vs. Grand Canyon Univ.; women's 5:45 p.m.; men's 8 p.m.

Academic Information

Friday, February 19

Census Date Deadline for adding/dropping classes and changing grade option without a serious and compelling reason.