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Announced on: Monday, May 18, 2026
The Chico State CalFresh office is open this summer to assist students from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday, in the Cross-Cultural Leadership Center (CCLC) and El Centro. We are available for in-person and Zoom assistance. Walk-ins are welcome; no appointment is necessary.
Summer 2026 Hours
June 1st – August 14th, 2026
Monday – Thursday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Closed on Fridays and Holidays; closed June 18th and July 2nd
Location: Cross-Cultural Leadership Center (CCLC), MLIB 172 and El Centro, MLIB 161
For questions or concerns, please contact us:
Email: calfresh@csuchico.edu
Instagram: @chicostatecalfresh
Phone: (530) 898-3689
Web: www.chicostatecalfresh.org
To reach the Department of Employment and Social Services directly about CalFresh, please call 1-877-410-8803 or visit them at 765 East Avenue, Suite 200, between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.
Please reach out if you'd like to request a brief 10–20-minute CalFresh presentation this summer; our team would love to connect with you.
Announced on: Monday, May 18, 2026
Join us in Celebrating Brandi Aranguren on Wednesday, August 26th.
We'll have appetizers in Selvester's from 4-6 pm and an informal migration downtown afterwards. Let's raise a toast to this AMAZING Wildcat! Mark your calendar now!
For additional information, email: dramalia@csuchico.edu
Announced on: Monday, May 18, 2026
Register online for any of these workshops on the Friends of the Ahart Herbarium website: friendsoftheahartherbarium.org/
Bumblebees in the Field, May 30: Rapidly declining in numbers, learn about the life history and behaviors of bumblebees, and how to support them. Botanical Illustration, June 13: Learn techniques to beautifully render plants on paper at any level. Willows ID, June 27: with over 30 species plus hybrids, learn how to identify willows in the field.
Announced on: Monday, May 18, 2026
The Dream Center is excited to continue partnering with Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) to provide free immigration legal support for our students,faculty, staff, and their immediate family members throughout the summer.
Summer In-Person CHIRLA Dates:
May 20
June 17
July 14
July 22
August 6
Appointments are available for immigration consultations, DACA renewals, family petitions, Know Your Rights questions, and more.
Virtual appointments will also continue throughout the summer for those who are away from Chico or prefer to meet remotely.
To schedule an appointment, please use the Dream Center booking page:
Services are free for students, staff, faculty, and immediate family members.
If you have questions, please contact the Dream Center Coordinator, Yvette Zuniga, yzuniga@csuchico.edu
Announced on: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
President Perez is offering open office hours throughout the Spring 2026 semester, and you're invited to sign up for a one-on-one, 20-minute appointment. These conversations are a great opportunity to share your ideas, ask questions, or discuss any concerns directly with the President.
Appointments are open to all students, staff, and faculty. Multiple dates are available this semester, and we encourage you to reserve a time that works best for you.
Sign up here:
https://csuchico.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dniAmjkHW818KN0
Announced on: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
President Steve Perez invites students, staff, and faculty to join him for a series of small, informal lunch sessions this spring. These gatherings offer a chance to enjoy conversation around the table in a relaxed setting at the Albert E. Warrens Reception Center (Julia Morgan House).
Each session is limited to 10 guests, creating a welcoming space for meaningful discussion.
Bring your own lunch—the President's Office will provide desserts and beverages.
Reserve your spot: https://csuchico.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8IhOZqZUQIaRq62
Announced on: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Taught by instructors from the Mountain Training Network and Designed for outdoor professionals and enthusiasts, this course provides you with the tools to make critical medical and evacuation decisions in remote locations. The hybrid WFR course combines 3 modules of online learning with 5 days of in-person training focused on skills and scenarios.
The in-person training will take place inside the WREC GX rooms between May 25th and May 29th from 8:30AM - 5:30PM.
Course cost: $850 (Adventure Outings offers scholarships for this course!)
Students will receive a WFR certification from the Mountain Training Network, STOP THE BLEED Certificate, an OSHA approved First Aid/CPR card, Cal-EMSA Epi Auto-Injector Cert, and the confidence to provide high-quality care in the backcountry.
Sign up here!
Adventure Outings is a program of the Associated Students. For more information about Adventure Outings or the AS, please visit our website at as.csuchico.edu or on social media @adventure_outings on Instagram and Facebook, and @aschicostate on TikTok and YouTube. Too many emails? Sign up for text notifications here.
Announced on: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Through a partnership between the CSU and Google, Chico State students, faculty, and staff now have access to Google Career Certificates at no cost!
Google Career Certificates are flexible, online training programs designed to equip individuals with job-ready skills for high-demand fields, without requiring prior experience or a college degree. Developed by Google and hosted on Coursera, these certificates aim to bridge the gap between education and employment by providing practical, hands-on learning experiences taught by Google industry experts.
Google Career Certificates are self-paced and designed to be completed in under six months on a part-time basis. Completing these certificates can add value to your resume, differentiate you in your area of expertise, and help position you for a promotion or new career path.
What's available?
There are twelve career certificates you can choose from:
Who can sign up?
Any current students, faculty, or staff with an active csuchico.edu email address can enroll in the program.
How do I sign up?
Visit our program website for more information and click the "Get Started" button to enroll: https://rce.csuchico.edu/grow-with-google
Contact Jayson Hickie at Professional & Continuing Education with any questions: jhickie@csuchico.edu
Announced on: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Important update for current DACA recipients. Due to ongoing processing delays with USCIS, legal service providers are strongly recommending that individuals renew their DACA up to 6–9 months before their expiration date whenever eligible.
The Dream Center is here to support both students and employees through this process. If you have questions, need help reviewing timelines, or would like assistance connecting with legal services, please reach out to us.
You may also schedule an appointment with our legal service partner, CHIRLA, through the Dream Center booking page on our website.
Dream Center
Announced on: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Graduating this semester? Don't let your bike get in the way of moving! Adventure Outings will help take your unwanted bike off your hands and make your move easier. Your donation will directly support the Adventure Outings Get Outdoors Fund, which provides financial assistance to Chico State students who may not be able to afford to go on trips.
Contact advoutoffice@csuchico.edu to coordinate pickup/drop off and help support the Get Outdoors Fund.
Adventure Outings is a program of the Associated Students. For more information about Adventure Outings or the AS, please visit our website at as.csuchico.edu or on social media @adventure_outings on Instagram and Facebook, and @aschicostate on TikTok and YouTube. Too many emails? Sign up for text notifications here.
Announced on: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Hello,
We're pleased to share the next Lunches with Leslie, a chance to spend time with Chico State's Provost, Leslie Cornick. These small, informal lunches in the BMU create a great space to connect, ask questions, and exchange ideas.
Feel free to bring your lunch and join the conversation.
RSVP for the following date here, as space is limited.
Tuesday, May 19
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Announced on: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Parking Structure 1 (corner of W. 2nd and Cherry Streets, by the WREC) will undergo repairs to maintain the structure this Summer.
Parking Services will also take this opportunity to repaint the stalls, directional arrows, and accessible paths of travel. New signs will also be installed throughout the garage.
Repairs are scheduled for this summer, June 1 - August 15, 2026.
During this period, the garage will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians.
Summer parking rules will be in effect during this period. All Chico State parking permits will be valid in all Reserved and General parking areas.
Department Reserved stalls will continue to be enforced throughout the year.
An interactive map of all parking areas can be found here: Interactive Parking Map
Questions? Contact Parking Services:530-898-4524
Parking Services Manager
Jesse Horgan
530-898-6903
jhorgan@csuchico.edu
Announced on: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The Financial Wellness Clinic will operate by appointment only and virtual only during the summer.
Summer appointments will be available May 18 through August 23, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Students, faculty, staff, and community members who would like to meet with the clinic for financial planning topics should schedule an appointment in advance using Microsoft Bookings:
No walk-in or in-person appointments will be available during this summer period.
Questions may be directed to financialwellness@csuchico.edu
Announced on: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Join the Emeritus and Retired Faculty and Staff Association for the 2026 Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony on Wednesday, May 27, at the Bell Memorial Union.
11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Social
12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. | Luncheon and program
Faculty, staff, retirees, alumni, family members, and community members are warmly invited to attend this special celebration honoring individuals whose service and leadership have made a lasting impact on Chico State.
Tickets are available March 17 through May 22. Tickets are $50, or $45 for association members, and may be purchased online or in person at the University Box Office.
For more information, please contact erfsa@csuchico.edu.
Announced on: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Flowering Plants of the Sierra Nevada, a new book by Joanna Clines and Stephen Sharnoff (Heyday, 2025)
With Joanna Clines
Join us on Zoom: 7 PM Thursday, May 21, 2026
To register: www.friendsoftheahartherbarium.org
Joanna Clines and photographer Stephen Sharnoff have a new book with over 1,000 Sierra Nevada plants, from the western foothills over the crest to ~6,000 ft elevation on the east slope. Joanna will show photos from foothill super-blooms to alpine rock gardens; and spectacular post-fire flower displays. Discover some new wildflower hotspots!
Upcoming, June 18: New book on Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument Region, with Marc Hoshovsky
Sponsored by the Ahart Herbarium at California State University, Chico, & the Friends of the Ahart Herbarium
Announced on: Friday, May 22, 2026
CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT PHOTO CONTEST
Submit one photo for free on the Friends of the Ahart Herbarium website for a chance to win $100 and a Friends of the Ahart Herbarium annual membership! Deadline is May 31, 2026. Photos will be displayed on our website with your name.
What to Enter
Your favorite photo of California native plants. Any format (e.g., macro, landscape, artistic) is acceptable if California native plants are the subject of the photo. Photos can be from previous years but cannot include photos previously submitted to a Friends of the Ahart Herbarium photo contest. Photos must be your own work. One entry per person. friendsoftheahartherbarium.org
Announced on: Friday, May 22, 2026
The WREC is offering an American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification Course from May 26–May 29, meeting each day from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This course is designed to certify participants in the skills and knowledge needed to become a lifeguard through the American Red Cross.
Participants must be able to successfully complete the required swimming prerequisites on the first day of the course in order to continue participating. These prerequisites are listed on the WREC Safety Course website. The cost of the course is $180. Interested members can find the course offering and additional details on the WREC Safety Course website.
The WREC is a program of the Associated Students. For more information about The WREC or the AS, please visit our website at as.csuchico.edu or on social media @thewrec on Instagram and Facebook, and @aschicostate on TikTok and YouTube. Too many emails? Sign up for text notifications here.
Announced on: Friday, May 22, 2026
The Northern California Writing Project presents the 2026 Young Writers' Camp
When: June 22nd - 25th, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Chico State Campus Arts & Humanities Building room 206B
Cost: $300 per writer, $250 for sibling participants. Full and partial scholarships available.
Calling all young writers! This summer, the NCWP is offering an interactive and dynamic space for wordsmiths entering 3rd - 8th grades interested in exploring their inner and outer worlds through poetry, fiction, and nonfiction writing.
Our theme this summer is "Farce, Flash, and Free Verse" and we'll explore one-act plays, flash fiction, and free verse poetic forms, culminating in a student-authored publication and public presentation.
Facilitators:
Marta Shaffer is a Chico State graduate with her MA in creative writing. She is an NCWP Teacher Consultant, having completed the 2022 Summer Institute for educators. She teaches high school English in Oroville, CA. Her favorite picture book is Harold and the Purple Crayon.
Alex Rainey is an elementary school teacher currently at Chico Country Day School, bringing 16 years of experience in nurturing curiosity and creativity in young learners. As a teacher consultant with the NCWP, she continues to explore her own passions. When she's not in the classroom, you'll probably find her chasing big ideas or finding clever ways to make learning feel like magic.
Registration Deadline: May 30th
Questions? Email or call Sharon DeMeyer at sdemeyer@csuchico.edu or 530-898-5488
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcZj16KAryNCzW_ldb-g9hgvOKeSd0rxsuT4yJmy1NlXBCsw/viewform
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