SFJAZZ Collective Coming to Rock Lason Auditorium, March 20

Join Chico Performances for a night of wonderful Jazz music with SFJAZZ Collective at Laxson Auditorium on March 20, 2009 at 7:30pm.

The SFJAZZ Collective ensemble: Joe Lovano (sax), Dave Douglas (trumpet), Miguel Zenon (sax & flute), Robin Eubanks (trombone), Renee Rosnes (piano), Matt Penman (bass), and Eric Harland (drums) are an all-star gathering of the best jazz has to offer. Playing a collective tribute to legendary jazz pianist McCoy Tyner as well as performing original pieces from the band members, an SF JAZZ Collective concert is the ultimate jazz lovers delight.

Tickets are $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.

Archived under Events on March 17, 2009

Two Bluegrass Artists Perform in Laxson Auditorium in One Night

Join Chico Performances as they bring Laurie Lewis & Tom Rozum AND Rani Arbo and her group daisy mayhem to the stage at Laxson Auditorium for a night of folk and bluegrass that will be sure to have you dancing in the aisles, March 26 at 7:30pm.

Fiddler and bluegrass artist (twice named IBMA’s female vocalist of the year) Laurie Lewis is a Grammy award-winning musician who uses traditional bluegrass instruments to create a new sound — a little bit country, a little bit jazz, a little bit folk. Joined by band mate Tom Rozum on mandolin, guitar, and vocals, Lewis will create an evening of acoustic nirvana. In a double bill for the evening, Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem will perform their signature style of acoustic string swing full of bluegrass and Americana roots music.

Tickets are: $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.

Archived under Events on March 17, 2009

$2,000 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 visit the Web site for an application and supporting materials.

- Up to ten summer stipends of $2,000 each are available to undergraduates (including graduating seniors) in all majors. Application deadline: Friday, 3/27/09.
- Two summer stipends of $3,500 each are available to undergraduates (including graduating seniors) in Chemistry/Environmental Science. Application deadline: Friday, 4/3/09.

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

Archived under Opportunities on March 17, 2009

Study Skills Workshops, March 23-27

After Spring Break, there are eight weeks left before finals. Students can come to the “Time Management” workshop and learn some planning techniques. Scheduling is the first step; “Avoiding” Procrastination is the next step. Come get some proven methods from one or both of these workshops.

March 25 Wednesday 3pm - 4pm
Time Management
Dana Krangel

March 26 Thursday 4pm - 5pm
Avoiding Procrastination
Christine Connerly

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.

Archived under Information on March 17, 2009

Psi Chi General Meeting and General Elections, March 25

PSI CHI - Would like to thank Dr. E. Vela for his extremely insightful and interesting lecture on evolutionary psychology for the members and friends of Psi Chi, National Honors Society in Psychology, Chico Chapter on March 11th, 2009

PSI CHI next general meeting will be held on March 25 in Modoc Hall Rm 220 at 7pm. Psi Chi will host speaker Dr. Martin van den Berg from the psychology department on the exciting topic of ‘SYNESTESIA’. Everyone is welcome to attend what plans to be a very informative lecture. General Elections for next years officers will also be held.

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on March 17, 2009

Join the Campus Community in 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 or call (530) 898-5133. This effort is sponsored by the First-Year Experience Program and the College of Humanities and Fine Arts.

Archived under Information on March 17, 2009

Freecycle in April - Do Your Spring Cleaning over Break

Net Impact will be hosting a freecycle open for all students, faculty and staff. Do your spring cleaning and bring anything that you don’t want that is still in useable condition to the Free Speech Area on Wed., April 1, 15 and 29. We will accept any clothes, books, supplies, household & kitchen items, etc. Just drop them off and browse other items for things you need. Everything is free. Give what you can, take what you want. However, we will have an area of items that are for sale, we will sell your items for you for a small fee.

Avoid the landfill, let others reuse your old belongings, what’s old to you is new to someone else. Any leftover items will be donated to local charities.

Archived under Information on March 17, 2009

May-June Intersession Registration Opens April 6

A quick reminder to let you know that May-June Intersession Registration Opens April 6, 2009.

May-June Intersession starts May 26. Sessions are scheduled through June 30.

Check out the Web site for the most current schedule and registration information or call the CSU, Chico Continuing Education Office, 530-898-6105.

Archived under Information on March 17, 2009

News Release: Upcoming Plant Workshops from Herbarium

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 16, 2009
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260
Greg Liggett
Northern California Natural History Museum
530-898-4121

Upcoming Plant Workshops from Herbarium

A series of workshops offered this spring, summer and fall will allow participants to learn about the world of plants. The Friends of the Chico State Herbarium, through the Northern California Natural History Museum, are offering six workshops beginning in March and ending in the fall.

Many of the workshops are appropriate for both beginning-level plant enthusiasts and those more advanced, and all are welcome.

Two of the workshops offered this spring are a soil ecology workshop where participants will learn about the importance of soils to healthy ecosystems, on Sat., March 21, and the Name That Wildflower workshop on Sat., March 28. Both of these include fieldtrips into Bidwell Park.

The complete news release is available online.

Archived under News on March 17, 2009

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.

Archived under News on March 17, 2009