News Release: The Orion Wins Top Honors at National Journalism Convention

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 3, 2009
CONTACT: Joe Wills
Tel: 530-898-4143
Dave Waddell, Orion adviser
530-898-4782

The Orion Wins Top Honors at National Journalism Convention

The Orion, California State University, Chico’s award-winning student newspaper, made a sweep of top awards at a national journalism convention last weekend.

On Sunday, March 1, The Orion received first place for general excellence in the Best of Show competition for broadsheet newspapers at four-year colleges and universities. Second place went to The State Hornet at California State University, Sacramento, and third place to The Tartan at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pa.

The Orion, competing against colleges and universities across the United States and in Canada, also took first-place honors for interactive multimedia content for a November 2008 video report on the band Ozomatli. The winning video was produced by Orion video editor Rodolfo Vazquez of Woodland. Second place in the interactive content category went to The Daily Californian at the University of California, Berkeley.

The complete news release is available online.

Archived under News on March 3, 2009

Butte Humane Society - Let's Win a $1 Million Shelter Makeover

As a recognized campus organization, Friends of Animals is requesting assistance from the campus community in supporting Butte Humane Society and their opportunity to win a critically needed $1 Million Shelter Makeover sponsored by ZooToo.com. This contest ends March 13. Currently BHS is in 5th place; your immediate support will boost the chances of winning dramatically as the top three placements qualify for substantial monetary assistance. Please do not delay. It just takes a few moments to register here: http://www.buttehumane.org/page/shelter-makeover.php, it’s totally free, you won’t get inundated with spam, and just about every time you do something on the site like upload photos or invite other members to be “friends”, it earns winning points for BHS.

Please share this promising invitation to participate with friends and family.

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Free Hearing Screenings

The Communication Sciences and Disorders Program is once again offering annual free hearing screenings to CSU, Chico students, faculty, and staff.

Date: Tues., March 10, 2009
Time: 9am - 2pm
Location: AJH 100

Please contact the Center for Communication Disorders at (530) 898-5871 to schedule an appointment. Please be sure to call for an appointment as we will not be able to accept walk-in’s.

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Iranian Comedian Maz Jobrani to Perform

Persian Cultural Association (a CSU, Chico student club) and the Middle Eastern Studies Program will be hosting a celebration of Noruz, the Persian New Year on Sunday, March 8 at 4:30pm at CSU, Chico, Bell Memorial Union building. The highlight of the event will be a performance by the famous and funny Maz Jobrani who is a stand up comedian from the “Axis of Evil Comedy Tour” as well as films such as The Interpreter and TV programs including Knights of Prosperity.

All proceeds will benefit the club and the Associated Student Multicultural Council. Tickets for CSU, Chico students are $2 per person and the tickets for all others are $10 per person. Tickets can be purchased at Azad’s Martial Arts at 313 Walnut Street/Nord Ave #150 or at the door if tickets remain.

More information available online.

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The 18th Annual Keeping Dance Alive! Performance is Coming to Laxson Auditorium, March 6

The 18th annual performance of Keeping Dance Alive! brings jazz, hip-hop, Irish, lyrical, martial arts and many more on stage together for one performance at 7:30pm, Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7 and at 2pm Sunday, March 8 all here at Laxson Auditorium on the CSU, Chico campus.

This year’s performance will feature a Chico Community Ballet piece choreographed by professional choreographer Kenneth Walker. In addition, this year’s Keeping Dance Alive! will feature more than 75 dancers performing more than 12 pieces by 12 different choreographers. This annual repertory dance concert features a collaboration of local and guest artists and presents a range of dance styles.

This event is sponsored in part by Chico Performances. Tickets are $18 adult, $16 senior, $14 student/child and are available at the University Box Office, 2nd and Normal streets, 898-6333. Tickets go up $2 at the door. For more information please visit the Web site.

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Join the Council of Graduate Student (COGS)

Join the Council of Graduate Students (COGS) organization. Each month of the semester, the council provides guest speakers on a diverse list of subjects and also addresses graduate student issues. It does not matter if you are new to the graduate program, mid-way, or in your last semester, your input and experience are highly valued. If you think you would be interested in attending the planning meetings please contact Council of Graduate Students (COGS) or attend one of our scheduled monthly meetings:

Council board meetings for spring 09:
March 11 - 3pm - BMU 312
April 8 - 3pm - BMU 303
May 6 - 3pm - BMU 312

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on March 3, 2009

Career Center On-Campus Recruiting Calendar

The following events are geared to students in search of career employment (graduating May 09) or internships. Interested students from all majors are encouraged to take advantage of these and other services of the Career Center. Drop in hours are Monday through Friday from 1pm - 4pm or by appointment.

Week at a Glance, March 2-6

WORKSHOPS:
Wed., Mar. 4, 10am, Winning Interview Techniques, SSC 270
Don’t miss this opportunity to refine your interview skills. If you’re interested in making a great first impression and navigating interview questions, we can help. No need to sign up; just drop in.

INFORMATION SESSIONS
An information session is hosted by a company interested in hiring graduates or interns. Information sessions are a great way to get to know company recruiters in a casual setting and find out about company culture. Appropriate attire is “business casual”.

Wed., March 4, 5:30pm - 6:30pm, Workday, Plumas 201
Thurs., March 5, 4:30pm - 5:30pm, Federated Insurance, SSC 270

APPLICATION DEADLINES:
3/2 Chevron Accounting, (Intern)
3/2 CA State Controller (Career)
3/2 Fastenal (Career)
3/2 PG &E (Career)
3/3 Walgreens Management Trainee (Career and Intern)

Career Center, Student Services Center 270, 898-5253

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LSSA & SCTA Present a Workshop on CBEST and CSET Study Strategies

Concerned about the CBEST or CSET? Need some help studying? Want to hear what others thought about the test? Interested in setting up a study group?

Then this is the workshop for you. We all know how stressful studying for school and the CSET or CBEST can be.

This workshop will help ease your mind and offer great strategies for managing your time.

This workshop is open to both Single Subject and Multiple Subject Credential seeking candidates.

Professor Maria Sudduth will be leading the workshop on March 10, 2009 in Tehama 106 at 5pm. Pizza will be provided.

Questions? Email us: LSSA@csuchico.edu.

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Graduate Equity Fellowship for Under-Served Groups

The goal of the Graduate Equity Fellowship Program (GEFP) is to prepare, motivate, encourage and support those graduate students who aspire to obtain a doctorate and pursue an academic career in teaching and research. Awards for an academic year total $5,500. The two-part program provides a stipend of $750/semester and a salary of $2,000/semester for research related activities under the direction of a faculty mentor.

To be eligible, applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:

You must be economically disadvantaged; come from an educationally disadvantaged background/experienced restricted access to quality educational opportunities; be admitted to the University and a master’s degree program; classified as a California resident; and there must be a probable need for faculty in your academic discipline - i.e., a projected shortfall in the supply of qualified faculty in your field of study.

Deadline: April 1 for Fall
November 1 for Spring

For information/application, visit our Web site or contact the School of Graduate, International, and Interdisciplinary Programs Office in Student Services Center 440, 898-6880.

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Environmental Author and Advocate to speak in Laxson, March 11

Author and Environmentalist Elizabeth Kolbert will speak in Laxson as part of the On the Creek Lecture Series on March 11, at 7:30pm.

Author of the book Field Notes from a Catastrophe - Man, Nature, and Climate Change, Kolbert was a political reporter for the New York Times for 14 years before she became a staff writer for the New Yorker in 1999. On assignment and traveling from Alaska to Greenland, she visited top scientists to get to the heart of the debate over global warming. These explorations led to a groundbreaking three-part series in the New Yorker and then the award-winning Field Notes. Kolbert is the recipient of the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s magazine award as well as the 2006 National Academy of Sciences Communication Award in the newspaper/magazine category. She is appearing at CSU, Chico as part of the On The Creek Lecture Series and is sponsored by the College of Natural Sciences and the Annual Rawlins Environmental Lecture series.

Tickets are: $15 Adult, $13 Senior, $10 Student/Child and are available at the University Box Office, 898-6333.

For more information please visit the Web site.

Archived under Events on March 3, 2009

Nomination Deadline for Chris Hilbert, Multicultural Understanding Awards

Nomination deadline for the Chris Hilbert and Enhancement of Multicultural Understanding Awards is Friday, March 20 at 5pm.

Faculty and staff may nominate a student for the Chris Hilbert Outstanding CSU, Chico Friend Award. The winner will receive a $3500 check and a commemorative plaque.

Faculty, staff, and students of CSU, Chico may nominate individual students or recognized student organizations for the Enhancement of Multicultural Understanding Award. The recipient will receive $500 and their name will be placed on a perpetual plaque, which resides outside the Student Activities Office.

Nomination Guidelines and the applications for both can be found at the Web site and in the Student Activities office, BMU 213. Nominations should be returned to: Desiree Gonzalez, Student Activities, Zip 755. If you have questions please call x3409 or email.

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Music Entertainment & Industry Student Association

Come check out MEISA - we are the Music Entertainment Industry Student Association of CSU, Chico. MEISA is a national student organization dedicated to developing the careers of young music business students through real world experience, workshops, conferences and a handful of other very exciting opportunities. So if your interested in getting involved in the music industry please come check out our meeting, Thurs. BMU 303 at 5pm. If you can any questions please email Octavia at  csuchicomeisa@gmail.com.

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on March 3, 2009

3rd Floor Gallery Reception

Hanna Hechler, a German exchange student in the art department, will host a reception for her show Once Upon a Time in the BMU 3rd Floor Gallery, Wed., March 4 at 5pm. Along with enjoying the show and meeting the artist, Hanna’s reception will include food, beverages and an interactive element. Please plan to stop by. For more information, call Allison at #5489.

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STOP! Meets TODAY

The newly reorganized student group, STOP! — Stop Trafficking of Persons, will be having its second meeting. Come learn about this important social issue and see how you can get involved. Everyone welcome. Tues., March 3 at 3:30pm, BMU 303. Contact us at stoptraffickingofpersons@yahoo.com.

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Hmong Student Association Meeting, March 6

Friday, March 6
3pm
Lang 105

Come join us in our first general meeting of this semester. Come get involved and see what we have planned.

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on March 3, 2009