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University Bus Trip Requests Goes On-line (Suburbans Too)
EasyTrip Request is now on-line for requesting trips for the use of three University buses and two suburbans. We encourage those who want to start using the EasyTrip software to complete the on-line training that is available on the EHS Learning Management System, under the Environmental Health and Safety Catalog. This training program will assist Users in creating an account and demonstrate the steps required to complete an on-line request.
For Users who prefer live training, the VRES Office will offer training after the first few weeks of the semester.
The VRES Office will accept on-line requests and CAF’s through the end of March, at which time the on-line requests will be the only method of reserving the University’s buses.
If you have already submitted trip requests to the VRES Office, DO NOT resubmit the trip requests.
If you have any questions, please contact the Vehicle Reservations Office at 6117.
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Defensive Driver Training Feb. 11
The CSU Vehicle Use Policy requires that State employees (including student employees) complete Defensive Driver Training every four years in order to drive a State, rental, or privately-owned vehicle on State business. In an effort to meet the needs of the Campus, the Vehicle Reservations Office is offering Defensive Driver Training each week.
Employees can confirm the date of their last training by inquiring at vehicles@csuchico.edu. Responses will typically be by return e-mail on the next business day.
Please have your California Driver License number and expiration date, and CSU, Chico employee/student ID number available at the time of the class.
Location and time varies by session. To view the availability of sessions, location, and to register, log into the Web Based Training (WBT) system and click on the Course Catalog menu—the workshops are posted under the EH&S tab. If you need assistance logging into the WBT system, please contact EH&S at ehstrainer@csuchico.edu.
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Pennies for Peace Fundraising
For those who enjoyed Three Cups of Tea - Join the Campus Community in Pennies for Peace Fundraising.
Please participate in raising money to help Book in Common author Greg Mortenson build a school in Pakistan. Students on our campus who have read Three Cups of Tea are asking all of us to donate spare change to any of the collection containers they have placed on campus. To date, all of the following offices have agreed to provide a space in their reception areas for donations.
Look for a Pennies for Peace container in each of these locations:
HFA Dean, PAC 109; Accounting & Management, THMA 313; Anthropology, Butte 311; Art & Art History, Ayres 107; Communication, THMA 201; Communication Design, THMA 205; Education, THMA 101; English, TALR 209; Finance & Marketing, THMA 307; Foreign Languages, TRNT 122; History, TRNT 223; Honors, SSC 460; Kinesiology, Yolo 243; Nutrition & Food Science, Holt 123; Political Science, Butte 741; Sociology, Butte 615; Social Work, Butte 509.
If your office, business, or program wishes to support this effort, please contact Samantha Solorzano at fye@csuchico.edu or call (530) 898-5133. This effort is sponsored by the First-Year Experience Program and the College of Humanities and Fine Arts.
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Grant Opportunity for Undergraduate Students
Funds have been allocated by Provost Sandra Flake for the spring 2009 Undergraduate Awards for Research & Creativity. These awards were created to support undergraduate students working closely with individual faculty members on student-designed projects and to assist the faculty in providing students with special innovative learning opportunities.
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• Spring awards of up to $500 each will be made available to undergraduates (including graduating seniors).
• A cumulative GPA of 3.25 or above is required.
• Information meetings will be held on:
Wed., Feb. 11, 2009 KNDL 209 noon-1pm
Thurs., Feb. 12, 2009 KNDL 209 noon-1pm
Interested qualified undergraduate students are encouraged to attend one of the above meetings for information and applications. Anyone unable to attend a meeting can go to the Web site for more information.
These awards are an exceptional and unique opportunity for students to create their own research or creative projects under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
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CSU, Chico Warehouse Live Auction
The Office of Property Management at California State University, Chico, would like to invite you to our surplus property auction. Items include floor lamps, microwave, desks, filing cabinets, bookshelves, chairs, tables, and much much more.
These items are cash only and payable at the time of purchase. Viewing hours are 11am to 12noon. The auction will begin promptly at 12:10pm on Tues., Feb. 17, 2009, located at the Warehouse, 810 Oak Street, Suite 100, Chico. Be early as the auction moves fast.
At the time of purchase, you must provide a vehicle to take all items selected by 3pm. Items will not be held for later removal.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give the Office of Property Management a call at 898-6535 or 898-6559.
Please share this information with your student assistants, your family, and friends. We look forward to seeing you at the Auction.
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College of Business Ethics Film Series
The first film in the College of Business Ethics Film Series for Spring 2009 semester is “Pay It Forward.” It stars Kevin Spacey and Helen Hunt. It will be shown this Thurs., Feb. 12, at 6:30pm in AYRS106. It is free and open to the Campus and Chico community. Contact sahopkins@csuchico.edu for any questions.
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Harlem Renaissance Rent Party, Thurs., Feb. 12, 5pm, Harlen Adams Stage
The Black Faculty and Staff Association invite you to attend the Harlem Renaissance Rent Party on Thurs., Feb. 12, 5pm - 7:30 pm, on Harlen Adams Stage.
What’s a Rent Party? Well, that’s how some Harlemites in the 1920s and 1930s paid their rent. The host would hire a musician, and cook some food, and with the proceeds from the cover charge and the food and beverage sales, she or he would make enough money to pay the rent. The Harlem Renaissance Rent Party recreates this tradition—except, this is a costume party. You can be anyone at all; however, the person you portray must have been alive sometime between Jan. 1, 1919 and Dec. 31, 1929. Period clothing of the 1920s is welcome and encouraged. Please join us for an evening of entertainment, food, and fun as we travel back in time to the Harlem Renaissance. Donation is $5.00.
For more information, contact Tracy Butts at 898-5249 or tbutts@csuchico.edu. Hope to see you there.
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Come to Laxson for a Night of Bluegrass with Chris Thile and the Punch Brothers, Feb. 13
Join Chico Performances as they bring bluegrass legends Chris Thile and his new band the Punch Brothers to Laxson Auditorium on Feb. 13, 2009 at 7:30pm.
Mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile grew up performing in the award-winning newgrass (and beyond) band Nickel Creek. His new band the Punch Brothers combines the talents of Thile with the hottest young pickers in modern bluegrass- Gabe Witcher, Noam Pikelny, and Greg Garrison. Together they produce a fresh cutting-edge sound that seamlessly blends bluegrass traditions with breathtaking innovation. Their first album How to Grow a Woman from the Ground, released in 2006, was Grammy nominated for Best Instrumental Performance.
Tickets are $25 Premium, $20 Adult, $18 Senior , $16 Student/Child and are available at the University Box Office, 898-6333.
For more information please visit the Web site.
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Don't Miss "iTwist" at the Associated Students Bookstore Tomorrow
Don’t miss your opportunity to win an 8GB iPod Nano at the Associated Students Bookstore tomorrow. Grab a friend and come play “Twister” (better known as “iTwist”) inside the Bookstore. We will have 2 competitions, one at 11am and another at 1pm, and the pair that stay twisted the longest will each win an 8GB iPod Nano. We have moved this event indoors due to expected rain, so please arrive 15 minutes prior to the event time to sign-up with your partner. If you do not want to participate, but would love to watch, please come be part of the festivities - everyone is welcome.
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TSA Fund Sponsor Visit
TIAA-Cref, one of the fund sponsors for the new TSA program, will be on campus Feb. 19 and 20 to provide one-on-one counseling sessions to employees. If you are interested in meeting with a TIAA-Cref representative please see their flyer at the following link. These counseling sessions are by appointment only so be sure to contact TIAA-Cref at the number provided on their flyer.
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Preventing Violence in the Workplace - Feb. 25 and Apr. 2
Do you know how to recognize and even prevent violence in the workplace? This workshop will discuss what workplace violence is, common myths, and recognizing behaviors of concern. Options for responding to and reporting warning signs, and the importance of early action will also be covered in this important session.
Employees, supervisors, and managers are encouraged to attend. This course is also part of the Supervisory Development Training certificate series. Seating is limited, so please register early.
Title: SHRM - Preventing Violence in the Workplace
Date & Time: Feb. 25, 2009 (Wed.) 10am to noon or April 2, 2009 (Thur.) 2pm - 4pm
Location: MLIB 043, Studio A
Presenters:
~ Mimi L. Bommersbach, Interim Director, Counseling and Wellness Center
~ Robyn Hearne, Lieutenant, University Police
~ Jorge Salinas, Director of Labor Relations, Staff Human Resources Management
To register for the class at the Web site:
1) Log in using your campus login and password.
2) In the upper black banner, click “Course Catalog”.
3) In the left navigation bar, click on the catalog “Human Resources (SHRM - Staff HR Mgmt)”.
4) In the left navigation bar, click “SHRM - Preventing Violence in the Workplace”.
5) Click on the “Enroll” button directly under the workshop title at the top of the page.
6) Select the desired session and submit. (You must select a session to complete your enrollment for the workshop.)
Click here to download a list of other HR/LEARN trainings scheduled for Spring 2009. For more information or if you have trouble registering, contact Beverly Delker Gentry, Staff Human Resources Management - Training and Development, (530) 898-4666.
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Understanding Absence Reporting - Feb. 17
Collective bargaining agreements for represented employees, California State University policy for non-represented employees and the Fair Labor Standards Act define how absences and overtime are reported for exempt and non-exempt employees. This training, previously title “Absence Management”, will provide a basic overview of the differences with exempt and non-exempt work schedules, absence, and overtime reporting, as well as basic leave accounting practices and expectations.
Employees, supervisors, and managers are encouraged to attend. This course is also part of the Supervisory Development Training certificate series. Seating is limited, so please register early.
Title: PBHRIS - Understanding Absence Reporting / Absence Management
Date & Time: February 17, 2009, (Tues) 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Location: CCE 107 (Center for Regional and Continuing Education bldg)
Presenter: Andi Beach - Director, Payroll/Benefits and HRIS
To register for the class at the Web site:
1) Log in using your campus login and password.
2) In the upper black banner, click “Course Catalog”.
3) In the left navigation bar, click on the catalog “Human Resources (SHRM - Staff HR Mgmt)”.
4) In the left navigation bar, click “SHRM - Preventing Violence in the Workplace”.
5) Click on the “Enroll” button directly under the workshop title at the top of the page.
6) Select the desired session and submit. (You must select a session to complete your enrollment for the workshop.)
Click here to download a list of other HR/LEARN trainings scheduled for Spring 2009. For more information or if you have trouble registering, contact Beverly Delker Gentry, Staff Human Resources Management - Training and Development, (530) 898-4666.
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Upcoming CELT Workshops
CELT Workshops this week will focus on the:
Teacher-Scholar Model
—strategies for achieving an effective balance of teaching and scholarship.
Presented by Katie Milo, Diane Johnson, Laura King, Rebecca Lytle, and Jean Schuldberg.
For more information and toregister, visit the Web site.
The Internationalization Series begins next week:
Cross-Cultural Strategies for Teaching International Students
Presented by Jan Burnham, Pamela Morrell, Katherine Punteney, Rebecca Lytle, and Hsuying Ward
For more information and toregister, visit the Web site.
Check out the CELT Newsletter to get more information about these and other announcements.
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Study Skills Workshops This Week
The Student Learning Center is offering the follwoing study skills workshop the week of February 9-13.
“Time Management” assists students in juggling the various tasks and commitments associated with college.
Feb. 11 (Wed.) Time Management 3pm-4pm
Dana Krangel
Student Services Center Room 304
More workshops will be scheduled through the rest of the semester. Look for upcoming announcements and feel free to visit our Web site.
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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