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News Release: Investment in Concrete Program Reaches $1 Million
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 17, 2009
CONTACT: Joe Wills
Tel: 530-898-4143
Investment in Concrete Program Reaches $1 Million
California State University, Chico’s Concrete Industry Management Program (CIM) has reached the $1 million mark in private support just three years after coming into existence.
CSU, Chico’s CIM program is one of five in the country and offers students a BS in concrete industry management from the College of Engineering, Computer Science and Construction Management (ECC).
The CIM Chico Patrons Executive Board reported the $1 million financial milestone to campus officials late last month.
The complete news release is available online.
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Climate Change Book Club Tomorrow - Final Week
The Northern California Natural History Museum, in anticipation of Elizabeth Kolbert’s talk at CSU, Chico, has been co-hosting a discussion series about Ms. Kolbert’s book “Field Notes on a Catastrophe: Man Nature and Climate Change” on Wednesdays at Barnes and Noble from 7pm - 8pm. The Book Club meets one final time this Wednesday; come discuss Ms. Kolbert’s lecture last week, and learn about renewable energy from one of our own.
Join us on:
March 18 with Dr. Cristina Archer, Geological & Environmental Sciences
Renewable Energy: What It Can Do For You
Sponsors for the series include the Northern California Natural History Museum, the Rawlins Environmental Professorship, the On the Creek Lecture Series, and Chico Performances.
More information at www.ncnhm.org. All events are free and open to the public.
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Preventing Violence in the Workplace, April 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: 4/2/2009 (Thur) 2pm - 4pm
Location: MLIB 043, Studio A
Presenters:
~ Robyn Hearne, Lieutenant, University Police
~ Renee Lopez, Counselor, Counseling and Wellness Center
~ Jorge Salinas, Director of Labor Relations, Staff Human Resources Management
To register for the class, go to the Web site and follow the instructions.
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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*NEW*: Helping Departments Help Students, April 3 & 28
Did you know academic departments’ registration processes affect student fees and financial aid? This session provides system information and discussion about potential student service-academic “collision” points. This will help departments prevent student enrollment and fee problems and enhances proactive customer service.
This workshop is recommended to Academic department ASC’s, advisors in colleges, academic advising programs, international programs, and other staff involved in student enrollment, fee payment, financial aid, or other advising. Seating is limited, so please register early.
Title: FS - Helping Departments Help Students
Date & Time: 4/3/2009, (Fri) 10am - 11:30am or 4/28/2009, (Tues) 10am - 11:30am
Location: Student Services Center (SSC) 206
Presenters:
w Jan Burnham, Director, Student Financial Services
w Jean Irving, Registrar, Student Records & Registration Office
w Carolyn Stephen, Assistant Director, Financial Aid & Scholarship Office
To register for the class, go to the Web site and follow the instructions.
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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CSU Labor Relations 101 - March 24 (full)
Thank you for your interest in this workshop. It is currently full. Please watch for another session in future months.
Title: SHRM - CSU Labor Relations 101
Date & Time: March 24, 2009, (Tues) 10am - 11:30am
Location: MLIB 043 Studio A
Presenters:
- Regina Buckner, Labor Relations and Employment Practices Coordinator, SHRM
- Jorge Salinas, Director of Labor Relations, Staff Human Resources Management
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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Hiring Great Employees, April 10
Does the interviewing and selection process seem a little overwhelming and mysterious? How do you select employees that meet qualifications and are also the right person for a job? New employees contribute to our organization’s work environment and future success - so improving our ability to hire the best is vital.
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 - Hiring Great Employees
Date & Time: April 10, 2009 (Fri), 9am -11am
Location: MLIB 043, Studio A
Presenters:
~ Nancy Caporale, HR Manager, Staff Human Resources Management
~ Stephanie Neuhart, HR Manager, Staff Human Resources Management
To register for the class, go to the Web site and follow the instructions.
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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Work/Life Program - LEAP for Wellness
LEAP - Lifelong Eating and Activity Patterns
Twoopportunities for taking steps to protect your health in an obesogenic environment.
Location: CCE 107 Time: 12pm - 1pm
Please note location change.
Presenter: Cindy Wolff, PhD, RD
Questions Contact: Clarice Reutlinger - creutlinger@csuchico.edu
March 18: Eating for Thinking: Dietary Tips for Maximizing Cognitive Function (and Minimizing the Post Lunch Slows)
March 25: Defensive Dining: Outsmarting Portion Distortion and Other Dietary Detours
A description of each session is listed on CSU, Chico’s new Campus Calendar and CSU, Chico Web Based Training.
To register:
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 “3. Personal Development.”
4) In the left navigation bar, click “FSAP LEAP for Wellness (and whichever session you would like to attend) (each session has to be signed up for individually).
5) Click on the “Enroll” button directly under the workshop title at the top of the page.
6) Click the Select button at the end of the description, then click submit. (You must select and submit to complete your enrollment for the workshop.)
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