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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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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Student Computing Drop-in Workshops

Student Computing is presenting these drop-in workshops next week:

Tues., March 10
Beginning Dreamweaver
12pm - 1pm in MLIB 457

Wed., March 11
Beginning Dreamweaver
5pm - 6pm in MLIB 457

The Beginning Dreamweaver MX workshop is for students who are starting out with Dreamweaver MX. This workshop presentation outlines the basic features and properties of the program. Students will learn how to define a site, set page properties, format text, and insert images. They will also learn how to publish their web page to their student accounts.

There is no sign-up required. These are “drop-in” workshops.

For more information visit the Student Computing Workshops Web site or call or write Melinda Ferris, 898-5008.

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The Orion's "Memory Book" - Special Section

Create a page of memories with you and your friends that will be printed in The Orion newspaper prior to graduation. The Orion is running its first ever “Memory Book” on May 13. Purchase a page and fill it with pictures of your graduating friends to create printed memories and show them how proud you are of their accomplishment.

Contact Gillian Leeds at gillianleeds@gmail.com for more information on sizes and prices or visit our link titled “Memory Book” on our homepage.

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Active Minds Meeting

Active Minds is a student organization on campus dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues and destigmatizing mental illness. We will hold our next meeting on Tues., March 10 at 3:15pm in Student Services Center 426 (a.k.a The Campus Wellness Center). We are always looking for new members.

For more information, contact us at activemindschico@gmail.com. Also, find our Facebook page by searching “Active Minds, CSU Chico.”

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Class of 2009 Time Capsule

Class of 2009 - Leave your mark at CSU Chico, and put your memories in the time capsule. Please bring any contribution that you would like to make to the Government Affairs Office in BMU 203, Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm.

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Bix Whitcomb Study Abroad Award

Spanish and English majors who plan to study abroad next year are invited to apply for this $500 award funded by a generous CSU, Chico alum. One student will be selected to receive the award to support education in an approved foreign travel study program during the 2009-2010 school year. Application deadline is May 1. Additional information and application forms are available in the English and Spanish Department offices or by emailing aprater@csuchico.edu.

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Wild Oak Music Group Presents "Rock Solid", March 6

Wild Oak Music Group (WOMG) is beginning the new year with “Rock Solid”, a showcase of Chico’s rock favorites:

· The Secret Stolen (Indie/Rock)
· Red Giant (Experimental/Instrumental)
· Broken Idols (Alternative/Progressive)

When: Friday, March 6. Show starts at 7:30pm, doors open at 7pm

Where: 1078 Gallery (820 Broadway Street, Chico, CA 95928).

Admission: $5.00. All ages.

For more information please contact: media@wildoakrecords.com or http://www.wildoakrecords.com.

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Deadline Extended for the Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program

The campus deadline for the application package has been extended to Mon., March 9, 2009 at noon. Submit applications to the School of Graduate, International and Interdisciplinary Studies, SSC 440. For additional information and questions contact Dr. Sharon Barrios at 898-4984. CSU, Chancellor’s Doctoral Incentive Program (CDIP) applications are available online.

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Wild Oak Music Group presents: "Songwriter's Guild Competition", March 10

Missed the last Songwriter’s Guild Competition? Back by popular demand, Wild Oak Music Group’s Songwriter’s Guild brings you another competition for all singers and songwriters alike.

The competition is open for all singers and songwriters to participate in. A panel of judges will choose three lucky winners who will be eligible to participate in Wild Oak Songwriter’s Guild Spring 2009 Compilation following a successful Fall 2008 Compilation, “Only The Fearless” featuring Anthony Savedra, Jeanette Hawkins, Kenny Williams Jr. and Mandy Dobbelmann.

When: Tues., March 10
7pm - 10pm

Where: Woodstock’s Pizza (166 E 2nd Street, Chico, CA)

Admission: Free to the public and all ages

Sign-ups for the competition will begin Mon., Feb. 23. To sign up for the competition, send an e-mail to songwritersguild@wildoakrecords.com or visit http://www.myspace.com/wildoaksg. There are limited openings so act fast. The top three winners will be eligible to have their songs recorded and featured on the upcoming Wild Oak Songwriter’s Guild Spring 2009 Compilation, professionally recorded by Recording Arts students of CSU, Chico. If you want to hear a sample of last semester’s compilation visit: http://www.myspace.com/wildoaksg.

For more information please contact: media@wildoakrecords.com or http://www.wildoakrecords.com.

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Undergraduate Research Opportunity Summer 2009

Are you an undergraduate student working on a special student-designed project who can use some financial support over the summer?

The Undergraduate Awards for Research & Creativity are an exceptional and unique opportunity for students to create their own projects under the guidance of a faculty mentor. To qualify, students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or above.

Interested students are encouraged to attend one of two information sessions:
Wed., March 11, 2009 or Thurs., March 12, 2009
Noon - 1pm
SSC (Student Services Center) Room 466

- Up to ten summer stipends of $2,000 each are available to undergraduates (including graduating seniors) in all majors. Application deadline: Friday, March 27, 2009.
- Two summer stipends of $3,500 each are available to undergraduates (including graduating seniors) in Chemistry/Environmental Science. Application deadline: Friday, April 3, 2009.

Unable to attend a meeting? Want to see an application? Visit the Web site.

Applications are also available at the Honors Program office, SSC 466, 898-5683.

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Universally Renowned Dancers from Ailey II, March 13

Chico Performances presents Ailey II, an innovative and contemporary dance performance featuring the nation’s best emerging choreographers, coming to Laxson Auditorium on Friday, March 13, 2009 at 7:30pm.

Creative contemporary dance at its finest — the young dancers from Ailey II are among the best in the country. Ailey II is universally renowned for invigorating the American dance scene, merging the spirit and energy of their dancers with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding choreographers. Captivating audiences with its grace and beauty, the critically acclaimed troupe will present a varied repertoire of Ailey classics and exciting new works. This performance is supported, in part, by the Western States Arts Federation and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Tickets cost $23 Premium, $18 Adult, $16 Senior, $14 Student/Child, and are available at the University Box Office, 898-6333.

For more information, please visit the Web site.

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Campus Wellness Center Offers Aerobic Exercise, March 10

When: Tues., March 10, 6pm - 7pm
Where: Selvester’s Cafe

Are you ready to get in shape for Spring Break? The Campus Wellness Center is offering a night of aerobic exercise featuring the Latin dance craze Zumba. Come participate in a free exercise class facilitated by Jenine of Chico Sports Club and get ready to move your body. Bring your workout clothes, shoes and plenty of water.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact the Wellness Center in Student Services Center 430, call us at 898-4697, or check out our Web site.

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Final Deadline for Summer Thailand Program

If you’re interested in earning 6 units of GE credit in northern Thailand this summer, please come to one of two remaining information sessions (Friday, March 6 or Friday, March 12, 3pm - 4pm) Plumas 203. Come and meet Professors Lee Altier (Agriculture), Rob Burton (English), and Tony Waters (Sociology) who are running the program.

Website: chiangmai2009.wetpaint.com (contains the Application Form and Breakdown of Cost)

Program Application Deadline: Friday, March 27.

For more information, contact Professor Rob Burton, Department of English, 898-6568.

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Study Skills Workshops, March 9-13

Come listen to a writing tutor and learn what they know about the writing process. Feel free to come to all three writing workshops.

Balancing the budget is hard for everyone, especially college students. Come listen to some proven ideas.

March 9 (Monday) Writing Research Papers 2pm - 3pm
Anna Sullivan & Camillea Antoine
SSC 304

March 10 (Tuesday) The Writing Process 11am- Noon
Samantha Taggart & Christina Files
SSC 304

March 11 (Wednesday) Utilizing Punctuation 1pm - 2pm
Vincent Portillo
SSC 304

March 11 (Wednesday) Budgeting Your Money 3pm - 4pm
Kristy Phillips
SSC 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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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, Mar. 9 - 13

WORKSHOPS:
Thurs., Mar. 12, 11am, 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. This is a great way to get to know company recruiters in a casual setting and find out about company culture. Appropriate attire is “business casual”.

March 9, 5pm - 6:15pm, Butte 229, Sleep Train Amphitheatre
March 10, 5pm - 6pm., Glenn 223, Frito Lay
March 10, 6pm - 7pm., Glenn 302, CA Franchise Tax Board
March 11, 4pm - 5pm, SSC 270, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
March 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm, Glenn 202, Marriott’s Vacation Club
March 12, 5pm - 6:30pm., Blue Shield of California, Yolo 146

APPLICATION DEADLINES:
March 9 CA Franchise Tax Board (Career)
March 13 Foster Farms (Career)

Career Center
Student Services Center 270
898-5253

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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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Women's History Month

CSU, Chico Celebrates Women’s History Month. For more information, visit the Web site.

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Career Center - Looking for an Internship or Full Time Career?

Your CSU, Chico State Career Center will send these notices out each week to let you know which organizations are interviewing on campus. Drop by and talk with us about these and other resources at the Career Center, SSC 270 or call us at 530-898-5253.

3/10/2009
Chevron Accounting/Finance
Finance and Accounting Development Intern

Cintas Corporation

Fund for Public Interest Research
Citizen Outreach Director

Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Entry Level Business Opportunities, Entry Level Engineering Opportunities, Entry Level Information Technology Opportunities

3/11/2009
CA Franchise Tax Board
Tax Auditor

Federated Insurance
Marketing Development Trainee, Claims Representative

Gallo Sales
Sales Representative

3/12/2009
Marriott Vacation Club
Vacation Club Intern

Sleep Train Amphitheatre
Sales Coordinator

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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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Invisible Children Documentary: The Rescue, March 11

Come join CSU, Chico’s Invisible Children Club as we watch a brand new documentary, The Rescue, about the longest running war in Africa. This film goes in depth about child soldiers that are being abducted every day and forced to join a rebel army. Once abducted the only thing that they are taught is to kill or be killed. Learn more about how you can get involved and help put an end to this war. The screening will be held Wed., March 11 in Plumas 205 at 7pm. Admission is free and open to anyone.

For any further questions please contact: Ariel Aizenstadt, President of Invisible Children at aaizenstadt@yahoo.com.

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6th Annual Shamrock Shuffle, March 14

The Campus Alcohol and Drug Education Center (CADEC) at CSU, Chico will be hosting the 6th Annual Shamrock Shuffle on Sat., March 14, 2009. The event is a 3 mile run/1.5 mile walk. Breakfast, a T-shirt, and live entertainment is included in the registration fee. The event is free to all CSU, Chico and Butte College students with proof of a current student I.D. The cost for community members is $15 for adults, $8 for those under 18. A $40 family package is also available for 2 adults with up to 3 kids. The event provides a healthy, alcohol-free activity to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. All community members welcome.

For more information contact CADEC @ (530) 898-6450.

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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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