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News Release: CSU, Chico Business Students Attend U.S. Air Force Academy Leadership Symposium
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 4, 2009
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260
Willie Hopkins, Dean College of Business
530-898-6272
CSU, Chico Business Students Attend U.S. Air Force Academy Leadership Symposium
On Feb. 18, Dean Willie Hopkins, College of Business (COB), California State University, Chico, and four business students traveled to the U.S. Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs, Colo., to attend the 16th Annual National Character and Leadership Symposium. The symposium included presentations by speakers including CEOs of renowned nonprofit organizations such as the Make-a-Wish Foundation, decorated military personnel and NASA astronaut Guion Bluford Jr. More than 4,000 U.S. Air Force cadets and 200 visiting college students attended the three-day symposium.
CSU, Chico’s participation in the symposium was sponsored by Lam Research Corporation. Their gift to the COB helped launch the Tomorrow’s Leaders Program, one of several initiatives coordinated through the Center for Values Based Leadership. Established in 2008, Tomorrow’s Leaders provides selected student fellows with the experiences and information they need to fully develop their leadership potential. Tomorrow’s Leaders student fellows Kristin Bittikofer, Derek Minetti, Amber McConnell and Andrew Rapattoni attended the symposium.
“I feel extremely honored to have been able to attend this event,” said McConnell. “The opportunity to listen to some amazing people from our recent history was amazing. It was truly uplifting and inspiring.”
The complete news release is available online.
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News Release: Up 'til Dawn Eclipses $200,000 Goal for St. Jude Hospital
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 5, 2009
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260
Larry Bassow, Student Activities
530-898-3397
Up ‘til Dawn Eclipses $200,000 Goal for St. Jude Hospital
The fundraising team for Up ‘til Dawn recently learned that their letter-writing efforts have resulted in $200,868 in donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. This places them, once again, in the top money-raising spot for all of the universities across the nation so far this academic year. There is still some time before final numbers are in.
The $200,868 figure is significant to the group that had set a goal of $200,000 for this year. Its previous high was $187,000 in 2007, which was an all-time national high, followed by $183,561 in 2008. The Up ‘til Dawn program at CSU, Chico has raised more than $877,000 since 2001.
Twenty-three hundred students wrote more than 50,000 letters to friends and family members. “We continue to break our own records,” said Larry Bassow, program coordinator for Greek Life and advisor to the program. “More participants, more letters and more money raised each year. Our goal is to maintain this record and to reach $1,000,000.”
The complete news release is available online.
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2008 Staff Safety Award Nominations
Each year the University issues a Staff Safety Award to a staff member who goes beyond their regular duties in promoting safety and making the work place safer. This could be a single act of safety or a continuous contribution to a safe work environment. The award recipient is presented with a plaque/certificate and a monetary award. Recipients may also be eligible to compete for the State Governor’s Employee Safety Award. Last year Mitch Cox received the CSU, Chico Staff Safety Award.
If you would like to nominate a co-worker/staff member, the “Safety Award Nomination Form and Guidelines” are available on the Environmental Health & Safety web site.
Please contact the Department of Environmental Health and Safety at extension 5126, if you would like a nomination form e-mailed, faxed, or mailed to you. Feel free to contact the EH&S office for additional information. You may nominate more than one co-worker/staff member.
The deadline for submittals is Friday, March 6, 2009.
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Don't Miss GradFest March 11 & 12 at the AS Bookstore
Know anyone who is graduating? The Associated Students Bookstore is hosting their annual GradFest on March 11 and 12 from 10am to 5pm for two days of special discounts and information regarding graduation.
Representatives from the Evaluations Office will be present to answer questions on graduation status. Graduates and friends of graduates should take advantage of 20% off all alumni clothing and gifts while gathering information about commencement ceremonies, the Alumni Association and graduation photos. There will be prize drawings for Grad Packs, cap and gown rentals, diploma frames and more. Join us during this exciting time of year.
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Deadline for Application to Summer Thailand Program: March 27
The deadline for students to sign up for the Summer Thailand Program is Friday, March 27.
An application form (along with dates, cost breakdown, and course descriptions) can be downloaded from the program’s Web site: http://chiangmai2009.wetpaint.com.
Short information sessions are being held on Friday, March 6 and Friday, March 13 from 3pm - 4pm in (Plumas 203). Students are encouraged to drop in, ask questions, meet the faculty, and see slides from previous summer programs.
This is a great opportunity to earn six units of GE credit relatively cheaply, study in northern Thailand for 5 weeks, and travel around the area afterwards.
Contact persons: Lee Altier (Agriculture), Rob Burton (English), Tony Waters (Sociology).
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Save $15 or More on University Letterhead
University Printing Services was able to negotiate a discount on the University’s letterhead stock and is passing the savings on to you. Orders for standard University letterhead received by March 13 will receive the following discounts:
$15 off for quantities of 1000
$20 off for quantities of 1500
$30 off for quantities of 2000
Please contact us for discounts on larger quantities.
University Printing Services
Siskiyou Hall, Rm 118, x5992
Hours: M - F, 8am to 5pm
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CSUEU Chapter Elections
Please join your fellow employees and CSUEU members on Wed., March 11 at noon, in Kendal 209 for the Chapter Elections Meeting. If time allows, we will also continue our discussion on the End of Year changes for 2010, and the proposed, mandatory Four-Tens schedule for this summer. We will share with everyone what we have learned since our February meeting, and continue to gather your input.
It is still not too late to put your name in for a chapter office. We will accept signed nomination consent forms at the March 11 Meeting. Those who are not members but wish to run for an office or vote, may fill out a form at the start of the meeting.
For more information, please contact Darrell Bartlett
Refreshments will be served.
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Anthropology Forum, TODAY
Anthropology Forum for today March 5, 2009
“Reflections on Fieldwork in Fez, Morocco” Presented by Dr. Jesse Dizard, Professor Anthropology.
Ayres Hall 120, 4pm
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Kruschke Piano Competition, March 11
Wed., March 11 at 7:30pm
Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall
Talented young pianists vie for the prestigious Earl R. and Marilyn Ann Kruschke Prize. The competition, one of the most important keyboard events in the North State, features outstanding students as they demonstrate extraordinary talent. The winner of the $2,000 prize is announced at the end of the evening, in addition to a second prize given by MTAC.
Admission: Free and Open to the Public
More information is available online.
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Music Department Presents the 8th Annual Chico Bach Festival
The CSU, Chico Music Department presents the 2008 Chico Bach Festival on Mon., March 9 and Tues., March 10. Performances will include CSU, Chico students, regional soloists Ruth Greenfield, Yael Ronen, Dara Scholz, Vince Chambers and professor emeritus Dr. David Rothe playing the Centennial Organ, as well as guest organist and Bach Scholar Dr. David Yearsley from Cornell University.
The 2008 Bach Festival, entitled “Highlighting Handel” will focus on the works of the Baroque composer George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) on the 250th anniversary of Handel’s death.
Performances:
Music Fit for Royalty
Mon., March 9 - 7:30pm
Harlen Adams Stage - tickets available at the box office or at the door CSU, Chico Chamber Singers and regional soloists present an all-Handel concert pre-concert lecture begins at 7pm.
Handel: A New Generation
Tues., March 10 - 4pm
Harlen Adams Stage - free concert
CSU, Chico music students present the music of Handel and other Baroque composers.
The Great Contest
Tues., March 10 - 7:30pm
Harlen Adams Stage - tickets available at the box office or at the door Dr. David Yearsley presents an organ concert comparing and contrasting the works of Bach, Handel and Scarlatti.
Call 898-6127 for additional information.
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University Film Series: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, March 10
University Film Series
Tues., March 10
7:30pm, Ayres 106
$3 donation appreciated
898-4642
Beauty and the Beast (La Belle et la Bête) (1946, France) 93 min. Directed and written by Jean Cocteau. Introduced by Jason Tannen, Art and Art History*
Adaptation of Jeanne-Marie Le Prince de Beaumont’s fairy tale starring Josette Day as Belle and Jean Marais as both Avenant and The Beast. The plot revolves around Belle’s father who is sentenced to death for picking a rose from Beast’s garden. Belle offers to go back to the Beast in her father’s place. Beast falls in love with her and proposes marriage on a nightly basis, which she refuses. Belle eventually becomes more drawn to Beast, who tests her by letting her return home to her family telling her that if she doesn’t return to him within a week, he will die of grief.
*Part of the Humanities Center’s year-long theme, “Regarding Beauty.”
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Women's History Month
CSU, Chico Celebrates Women’s History Month. For more information, visit the Web site.
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Office of Diversity Inaugural Art Show
The Office of Diversity Inaugural Art Show is currently taking place in the first floor of Kendall Hall during the month of March. Please stop by and check out the amazing artwork, and join us for a reception honoring the artists on March 12, 2009 from 4pm - 6pm in the Kendall Hall Rotunda.
For more information, please contact the Office of Diversity at 530-898-4764.
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Bingo to Raise Money For Cancer Cure
The CSU, Chico Wildcat Relay For Life team will host a fundraising Bingo event on Sun., March 8, 4pm (doors open at 3:30pm) at the Chico Eagles Lodge, at Mulberry and 20th streets. Proceeds go to the American Cancer Society, and the public is invited.
Twelve games, with four plays per game, will sell for $20. Prizes are merchandise and gift certificates. Daubers, pizza, beverages, and desserts will be available for purchase. Pre-event tickets are available by calling 894-3849. Large groups are asked to call ahead. More information is also available by e-mailing Peggy Armocido at csucrfl@yahoo.com.
The university relay team, made up of mostly staff members, plans to raise more than $23,000 this year for the American Cancer Society.
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Campus Wellness Center Offers a Free Night of Zumba, March 10
When: Tues., March 10 from 6pm - 7pm
Where: Selvester’s Cafe
The Campus Wellness Center is sponsoring a free night of aerobic exercise featuring the Latin dance craze Zumba. Its purpose is to provide college students with an alternative way to stay physically fit. The aerobic exercise will be facilitated by Jennine of Chico Sports Club.
Please announce this to your students; any support you can give us is greatly appreciated. If you have any comments or questions please contact us at The Wellness Center in the Student Services Center 430, 898-4697.
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Canned Food Drive
OPT for Fit Kids will be holding a canned food drive March 2 -6. OPT is in the process of becoming a food closet for lower income families. We need your help to build up a supply of wholesome canned items. You can drop of your canned items at the OPT office located at 1311 Mangrove Suite B, between 8am to 5pm.
OPT for Fit Kids promote healthy nutritional habits for lower income families. By donating your nonperishable items you will be contributing to your community. Along with the food that you provide these families will also receive a class in nutrition education and shopping on a budget.
OPT for Fit Kids focuses of family lifestyle changes and is sponsored by the Center for Nutrition and Activity Promotion (CNAP). For more information please call our office at (530) 345-0678
Sponsored by the CSU, Chico Research Foundation CNAP program.
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