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Week of Jul. 12-18

Monday

Announced on: Monday, July 13, 2026

To support planning, ordering, and installation activities for the upcoming academic year, all requests for new Multi-Function Printers (MFPs) must be submitted no later than Monday, August 3.

The University Managed Print Program offers standardized lease options designed to meet a variety of departmental printing needs. New leases are available twice each year, with request periods held in July and December. Departments needing a new a MFP should plan to submit requests during these designated request periods.

To learn more about the program, available lease options, and what's included, visit the Managed Printer Program Overview Knowledge Base article:
Managed Printer Program Overview

Considering a Desktop Printer?

If your department is interested in a leased desktop printer, now is the time to submit your request.

The University Managed Print Program is also developing a desktop printer purchase program, with additional purchase options expected to be available during the Fall semester. If your department's desktop printing needs are not immediate, you may wish to wait until these purchase options become available before making a decision.

Need Help Choosing?

If you're unsure which printing solution best meets your department's needs, University Printing is happy to help.

To get started:

Submit a New Printer Request ticket for all new installations, replacements, or changes.
Review the Managed Printer Program Overview Knowledge Base article.
Contact University Printing to discuss your department's printing needs and determine the best solution.
University Printing
Meriam Library, Room 035A
530-898-5992

Submitting requests by August 3 will help us review requests, order equipment, and coordinate installations as efficiently as possible.

Thank you for partnering with us to provide efficient, reliable, and cost-effective printing services across campus.

Announced on: Monday, July 13, 2026

Help us celebrate businesses and employers that create inclusive workplaces and meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Nominations are open now through July 31, 2026. Click here to submit your nomination. (North State Region Serving Siskiyou, Modoc, Trinity, Shasta, Lassen, Tehama, Plumas, Glenn and Butte Counties)

Champion Employers create inclusive workplaces where people of all abilities can thrive. They value diversity, provide meaningful opportunities for growth, and support career pathways through experiences such as paid internships, Community Integrated Employment (CIE), on-the-job training, and competitive integrated employment opportunities.

Help us celebrate businesses that are making a difference in our communities!

Flyer can be found here.

Partners in Employment: Chico State Career Center & Student Employment, Mains'l, Far Northern Regional Center, SCDD, Shasta College.

Questions, reach out to Betina Wildhaber, bdwildhaber1@csuchico.edu (Career Center)

Announced on: Monday, July 13, 2026

Take an InnoBreak at Meriam Library!
Every Tuesday over summer
11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Innovation Lab on the 2nd floor
Dive into a much-need diversion during your 10-hour day this summer with InnoBreak at Meriam Library! Every Tuesday from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm we will provide an entertaining event, craft, or short film to help you escape the confines of your workspace and engage your brain in something other than schedules, spreadsheets, and signatures. Bring your lunch and head over to Meriam Library! Check out our schedule for July:

  • July 7 – Short Films: A Game of Three Halves (22 min) and Breaking Trail (29 min)
  • July 14 – Bottle Cap Magnets Craft
  • July 21 – Short Films: Love at First Sight (12 min), Boogaloo and Graham (14 min), and Feeling Through (18 min)
  • July 28 – Puzzlemania Electric Bugaloo

Announced on: Monday, July 13, 2026

We would like to notify the campus community of the temporary closure of AS Dining Services' Butte Station.

Butte Station will be closed for renovation beginning Wednesday, July 8th. We anticipate reopening by Monday, July 27th.

We encourage all campus community members to plan their meals accordingly.

AS Dining Services is a program of the Associated Students. For more information about AS Dining Services or the AS, please visit our website at as.csuchico.edu or on social media @dine_aschicostate on Instagram and Facebook, and @aschicostate on TikTok and YouTube.

Announced on: Monday, July 13, 2026

The Chico State community is invited to attend the TRIO Upward Bound Summer Showcase on Monday, July 13, from 2:30–3:30 p.m. in Colusa Hall 100 A/B.

As our six-week Summer Residential Program comes to a close, Upward Bound students will showcase the projects, research, and community engagement work they've completed throughout the summer. Guests will have the opportunity to explore interactive displays featuring robotics, agricultural science, medical terminology, computer animation, work-based learning, and more while hearing directly from students about their experiences and accomplishments.

This year's showcase is especially meaningful as we celebrate 60 years of TRIO Upward Bound at Chico State—six decades of preparing first-generation and college-bound students for success in higher education.

Join us in celebrating our students' achievements, learning more about the impact of Upward Bound, and commemorating this important milestone. Your attendance helps celebrate the accomplishments of students who represent the next generation of Chico State Wildcats.

Light refreshments will be served.

Event Details
Monday, July 13
2:30–3:30 p.m.
Colusa Hall 100 A/B

We hope you'll stop by to celebrate our students and 60 years of Upward Bound!

Announced on: Monday, July 13, 2026

Hey there Wildcats!

The Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry is here for you over the summer!

Summer 2026 operating hours are now effective until Friday August 21st.

SUMMER OFFICE SCHEDULE:

May 18 - May 29:

  • Monday - Friday
  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

June 1 - August 14:

  • Monday - Thursday
  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Closed on Fridays

SUMMER PANTRY SCHEDULE:

May 18 - May 29:

  • Monday - Friday:
  • 9:30 am – 2:30 pm

June 1 - August 14:

  • Monday - Thursday:
  • 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
  • Closed on Fridays

Special Open Hours:

  • Wednesday & Thursday
  • August 19-20
  • 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Come by to grab pantry essentials before classes start, and say hello to our new staff while they get some hands-on training!

Pantry/Office Closures:

  • Monday, May 24th (Holiday)
  • Thursday, June 18th (Holiday)
  • Thursday, July 2nd (Holiday)
  • Monday & Tuesday August 17th-18th (Staff Training)
  • Friday, August 21st (Staff Training)

Can't make it during regular hours? No worries—just call to schedule a pantry visit that works for you!

Questions? Contact Us!

Chico State Basic Needs: (530) 898-4098

Student Service Center 190

www.csuchico.edu/basic-needs

Tuesday

Announced on: Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Looking to level up your PageUp skills? Hiring for a Staff or Student Assistant position soon? Want to become a PageUp expert?

Employment Services and On-Campus Student Employment are here to help! Join us during our live drop-in hours to get your questions answered before the semester starts, learn best practices, and gain confidence navigating PageUp.

Upcoming Drop-In Sessions:

July 23 at 3:00 p.m.
July 29 at 2:00 p.m.
August 4 at 10:00 a.m.
August 10 at 11:00 a.m.

Whether you're new to PageUp or looking to sharpen your skills, we look forward to seeing you there!

Wednesday

Announced on: Wednesday, July 15, 2026

We're recruiting adults for a research study to examine the effects of nightshift work on cardiovascular and muscle health!


Who may participate?

Participants must be 18–50 years old, apparently healthy, and currently working nightshifts, defined as working at least 3 hours between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM on at least 2 days per week. Participants must have no history of cardiac or metabolic disease, no smoking or beta-blocker use, and weigh more than 110 pounds.

Study activities include:

  • Health, physical activity, exercise history, and sleep questionnaires
  • Cardiovascular and metabolic function testing
  • Maximal cycle exercise testing
  • Handgrip strength testing
  • Body composition assessment
  • Blood draws


Participation includes one study visit lasting approximately 2.5 hours in YOLO Hall at Chico State. Participation is voluntary, and the study involves low potential risk of fatigue, discomfort, and bruising.

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Ryan Perkins, PhD
Associate Professor, Exercise Physiology Program
California State University, Chico
rperkins2@csuchico.edu

IRB Approval: 2023-199

Announced on: Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Starting in the new Fiscal Year, Wednesday, July 1, 2026, all check donations, along with supporting documentation, will be returning to Student Financial Services, SSC 230.

For new donation deposit forms, please send a request with your campus zip to giftservices@csuchico.edu, subject, New Donation Deposit Forms.

The University Advancement office, Kendall 114, will accept donations through Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

Thank you - University Advancement

Announced on: Wednesday, July 15, 2026

WE ARE CELEBRATING 24 years of MUSEUM ANTHROPOLOGY CAMP
We have taught over 1,000 area children with 60+ teachers and interns.
As you may be guessing, the camp has reached its final year.
We are offering a free drop-in family carnival of our "greatest hits" activities.
On Tuesday, July 21 or Thursday, July 23

Sign up thru Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/museum-camp-farewell-carnival-tickets-1986555541100?aff=oddtdtcreator

Please reserve a spot to visit old friends and make some fun memories.
Free Pizza and snacks will also be on hand! You must reserve a spot to attend.