Finkelstein on Israel-Palestine, April 13

Finkelstein on Israel-Palestine, April 13th

PAC 144, 7:30 pm

Is the Israel-Palestine conflict really a controversial one?
Was the Israeli attack on Gaza justified?
Is the two state solution a viable one, in light of the new administrations in Israel and the United States?

Doctor Norman Finkelstein discusses the recent updates of the Israel-Palestine conflict, and the future prospects of peace.

This event is hosted by the Palestine Solidarity Committee, Pi Sigma Alpha, the Political Science Department, and the Middle Eastern Studies Program. For more information contact Amro Jayousi at amro_jayousi@hotmail.com.

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Two bluegrass performing 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 isles, March 26 at 7:30 p.m.

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 www.chicoperformances.com

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The Investor's Club

The Investor’s Club Welcomes Debbie Brodie to Speak on the Real Estate Market
This Wednesday at 7pm Glenn Hall 214

This event is open to the entire School of Business! Please come and learn the tips and tricks of the real estate market and enjoy pizza! The Event is FREE!

CSU, Chico’s Investor’s Club strives to enhance student understanding of investing by applying class instruction to current economic conditions; to encourage the association of students with a common interest, and promoting debate and discussion of various investment strategies.

We host weekly meetings every Wednesday at 7pm in Glenn Hall 214 that will consist of professional speakers, as well as open forum where attendees can share their unique investment positions and strategies. We are open to all majors and welcome anyone who is interested in learning how to make money.

We are also offering a competition between members of the club; a prize will be provided to the winner. For more details, come to this Wednesday’s meeting!

Any questions can be directed to Shawn Wilson at wilsonshawn8@sbcglobal.net, or Derek Minetti at dminetti@gmail.com.

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Active Minds Social - Free Food

Join us on Thursday, April 2nd at 6 PM in Butte 109 for an Active Minds Social. There will be FREE pizza, snacks, and drinks. This is your opportunity to learn more about our club, socialize with our members, and see if this club is for you!

Active Minds is a student organization on campus dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues and destigmatizing mental illness. Over 57.7 million American adults suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder each year, and many of these illnesses first present during the COLLEGE AGE. Make a difference by helping us change the conversation about mental health on the college campus!

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

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A Call for Graduating Artists and Designers

Are you a CSU, Chico graduating student interested in exhibiting your art? Questions or comments can be directed to Nick via email at thinkingup@gmail.com, or by phone at (805) 298-9393. Be sure to attend the first meeting on Wednesday, March 25th at 7:00PM in BMU 312.

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Student Job Opening

The Student Learning Center is now accepting applications for Student Program Assistant for Fall 2009. The program assistants work approximately 10 hours per week and provide clerical support for the Student Learning Center, including reception, typing, filing, record keeping, and scheduling of tutors using a specialized computer program. Applicants must type at a corrected rate of 40 wpm and have some computer experience. Starting pay is $8.85 per hour and work-study is required. Start date will be on or around August 17, with possibility of some training in May.

Application review will begin April 21 and interviews will be conducted until the position is filled. For more information or an application please come by the Student Learning Center, located in the new Student Services Center, Room 340.

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GradShow@TiON

the GradShow@TiON

Mission Statement:
To LAUNCH graduating Artists from CSU Chico, EXPOSING their talents in a performance and gallery environment; PROPELLING these collaborators and professionals of tomorrow forward in their particular outlet and field of expression.

Who is needed? Any and all graduates of this or last term who are enthusiastic about having something to show off and do on graduation weekend besides a hangover and piece of paper promising a diploma upon completion of already comepleted classes.
You are needed to bring this potential energy into flow!
(if unable to attend first meeting, please contact Nik MAGNUS, at thinkingup@gmail.com)
The first meeting is Wednesday, March 25th @ 7pm in BMU 312

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Council of Gradute Students Presentation: Life After Your Master's Degree: Resume/CV Writing and Interviewing Tips

Council of Graduate Students (COGS) presents “Life After Your Master’s Degree: Resume/CV Writing and Interviewing Tips.” This presentation could make a difference in your ability to get a job in the current job market arena. It will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 4:00 pm in the BMU in room 304.

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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) at councilgs@csuchico.edu or attend one of our scheduled monthly meetings:

Council board meetings for spring 09:
April 8 - 3:00pm - BMU 303
May 6 - 3:00pm - BMU 312

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Museum lecture, March 25

The Museum of Anthropology presents
Wednesday March 25
3:30-4:30 pm
Langdon 303 (down the hall from the museum)

Ambience kiri-kiri
Some ways of being in Congolese music
A multi-media presentation by Dr. David Eaton
Whence come the powers and creative vitality of so much African music? We explore some qualities of music and dance in west and equatorial Africa, with a special sampling of Congolese styles and traditions.

www.csuchico.edu/anth/museum/, (530) 898-5397, or anthromuseum@chico.edu for more information.

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Enjoy the loud boom of the San Jose Taiko drummers, April 2

Experience the pulse pounding sounds of drumming as the San Jose Taiko group brings amazing percussion to Laxson on April 2, 2009 at 7:30 p.m., courtesy of Chico Performances.

For 30 years, San Jose Taiko has mesmerized audiences with the powerful, spellbinding, and propulsive sounds of the taiko drums. San Jose Taiko’s style joins the traditional rhythms of Japanese drumming with the beat of world rhythms including African, Balinese, Brazilian, Latin, and jazz percussion. The resulting sounds are contemporary, exciting, new, and innovative. In addition to exciting, high-energy performances, the program includes explanations of the history and philosophy of the art form, as well as student participation on the drums.

Tickets are: $23 Premium, $18 adults, $16 senior and $14 student/child and are available at the University Box Office, 898-6333.

For more information visit www.chicoperformances.com

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Chico Ballroom Dance Club Dance 3/27

Join us for the Rainy Day Blues themed Ballroom Dance Club event!

Friday March 27th, 2009
Beg Waltz/ Int Argentine Tango lesson 7:30-9
Dance 9-12pm
Shurmer Gym
Dance: Lesson $3
Dance $2
Both $4
Wear blue for $1 off admission!

Chico State Ballroom Dance Club
www.csuchico.edu/ballroom
chicobdc@gmail.com

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Toy Drive

Toy Drive

March 10-April 10, 2009

Used or new toys are needed to help increase positive interactions between parents and children. Toys will be donated to parents and children in need of toys. These toys will be used to help parents and children improve the quality of their relationship while teaching parents the skills to manage their child’s severe behavior problems.

The following toys are needed:

Building blocks
Lego’s, Duplos, Tinker Toys
Miniature Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head
Miniature people
Crayons, stencils, paper
Miniature farm animals with trees and fences
Play-doh and molds
Teddy Bears
Small stuffed or plastic animals
Puppets
Miniature play dishes and food

Please donate used or new toys at any location:

Chico State, CAVE
Chico State Information Center
Youth for Change, Chico on 7th and Flume St.
Paradise Ridge Family Resource Center
Greater Oroville Family Resource Center

For more information contact Ali at aangheluta@mail.csuchico.edu
Sponsored by the Chico State Social Work Club.

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Free-Re-Cycle in April!

Free-Re-Cycle in April! Do your spring cleaning!
Net Impact will be hosting a freecycle type event open for all students, faculty and staff. Do your spring cleaning and bring anything that you don’t want that is clean and in useable condition to the Free Speech Area on Wednesday, April 1st, 15th and 29th. We will accept any clothes, books, supplies, tools, household & kitchen items, etc. Just drop them off and browse other items for things you need. EVERTYTHING IS FREE! Give what you can, take what you want. However, we will have an area of items that are for sale, and 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.

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Disability Leadership Council Meeting, March 25

Come join the Disability Leadership Council (DLC) meeting this Wednesday, March 25th, from 10:00-11:00am and let your voice be heard!

“We must build a world free of unnecessary barriers, stereotypes, and discrimination …. policies must be developed, attitudes must be shaped, and buildings and organizations must be designed to ensure that everyone has a chance to get the education they need and live independently as full citizens in their communities.”
- Barack Obama

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Campus Wellness Center Presents "It's Easy Being Green"

Become more aware of environmental issues affecting you! Come to the Campus Wellness Center’s forum titled “It’s Easy Being Green.” AS EARC (the Environmental Action and Resource Center) will be facilitating this event that is sure to unearth the environmentalist in you! If you have any questions or comments please contact us at the Wellness Center in the Student Services Center 430, 898-4697, or wcenter@csuchico.edu. We hope to see you there!
When: Tuesday, March 24th @ 6-7pm
Where: Butte 103

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Come see Aquila Theatre: Comedy of Errors, 3/24

Chico Performances presents Aquila Theatre: Comedy of Errors, an energetic and lively twist on classical theater, coming to Laxson Auditorium on Tuesday, March 24, 2009.

Aquila Theatre Company’s Comedy of Errors tells an energetic and comedic story of two pairs of identical twins separated by a devastating shipwreck. Shakespeare expertly weaves several entertaining story strands together, allowing his audience to stay one step ahead of his characters and laugh heartily at the witty plot. This delightful production includes superb costumes, brilliant lighting, and a specially commissioned musical score.

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: www.chicoperformances.com

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Panetta Congressional Internship Applications Due April 7

PANETTA INSTITUTE CONGRESSIONAL INTERNSHIP - Applications due Tuesday, April 7, 2009.

Applications are now being accepted for the fall 2009 Panetta Institute Congressional Internship. This is the best internship opportunity on the Hill! Each CSU campus sends one outstanding student leader to intern in Washington, D.C. with a member of the House of Representatives from California. All program costs are paid by the Panetta Institute. Application is available at www.csuchico.edu/pols or in the Political Science Department (741 Butte Hall) and are due on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 by 4:00 pm. Questions? Contact Professor Dwyre: ddwyre@csuchico.edu.

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Film: "Ever Again" April 1

The documentary film “Ever Again,” narrated by Kevin Costner, will be presented by Rabbi Aron Hier of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, on April 1 at 8 p.m. in Ayres 120. “Ever Again” examines the resurgence of violent anti-Semitism in Europe and its connection to international terrorism currently threatening the entire world. For information, contact Prof. Leitner at 898-6774.

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"The New Anti-Semitism: Promoting Hate Through Anti-Zionist Rhetoric" March 25

Wednesday, March 25 at 8 p.m. in Ayres 120

“THE NEW ANTI-SEMITISM: PROMOTING HATE THROUGH ANTI-ZIONIST RHETORIC”

Jonathan Bernstein, regional director of the ADL (Anti-Defamation League) in San Francisco, and Mindy Aguirre, ADL campus coordinator, will be speaking about anti-Zionist rhetoric and its effects on fostering hate and violence toward Jewish college students. In light of disturbing incidents against Jewish students on college campuses in California and throughout the U.S. and Canada in recent weeks, their presentation is very timely. For further information, contact Prof. Leitner at X6774.

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Anti-Human Trafficking Club Meeting

Anti-Human Trafficking Club Meeting

STOP! — Stop Trafficking of Persons — student club is meeting Tuesday, March 24, at 3:30 in BMU 303. Among other things, we will be discussing plans for our upcoming campus film event on April 15. Everyone welcome. For more information, e-mail stoptraffickingofpersons@yahoo.com

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Chico State Education Career Fair

SAVE THE DATE!

We are two weeks away from the CSU, Chico Education Career Fair!

Saturday, April 4, 2009
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
BMU Auditorium

We have school districts from all over California and Colorado (Harrison School District Two, Colorado Springs) looking to meet and hire future teachers and education leaders in their school districts. This career fair is a must for those who want to learn more about a career in teaching at the K-12 level, start networking early, or talk to hiring officials. For a list of districts attending, please go to:

http://www.csuchico.edu/plc/fair.html#education

or visit our web page (www.csuchico.edu/plc) and click on Career Fairs.

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Graduate Equity Fellowship

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 website at: www.csuchico.edu/giis/gs/fellowship.html
or contact the School of Graduate, International, and Interdisciplinary Programs Office in Student Services Center 440, 898-6880.

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Join the Campus Community in Pennies for Peace Fundraising

Join the Campus Community in Pennies for Peace Fundraising

Please help raise 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 collection containers on campus. To date, the following offices have agreed to accept 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; AS Bookstore, next to registers; Student Activities Office, BMU 213; Center for Mathematics and Science Education and Dept. of Science Education, Holt 101.

If your office, business, or program wishes to support this effort, contact Samantha Solorzano at fye@csuchico.edu or (530) 898-5133. This effort is sponsored by the First-Year Experience Program and the College of Humanities and Fine Arts.

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Study Skills Workshops Mar. 23-27

Study Skills Workshops Mar. 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.

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

3/26 Thursday 4-5 pm
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 website at http://www.csuchico.edu/slc/ss%20workshops.shtml
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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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"Zeitgeist Addendum" March 26

The Campus Involvement and Awareness is sponsoring the movie “Zeitgeist Addendum” 7pm Thursday, March 26, in Butte Hall #101 Free snacks will be provided for all!

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Humanities Center/Writer's Voice Host Author Barry Callaghan, Apr. 9

Writer’s Voice and Humanities Center Host Canadian Author
BARRY CALLAGHAN
Thursday, April 9, 7:30pm
1078 Gallery, 820 Broadway, Chico

“Along with Atwood and Richler, one of Canada ‘s pre-eminent persons of letters.”—Quill and Quire
“…piercing lucidity, uncompromising intelligence, a depth and intensity of feeling perhaps best denoted by Lorca’s term duende … the gift of great criticism.”—Globe and Mail

A great storyteller and man of letters, Barry Callaghan is also a public intellectual and cultural critic. His books include:

Fiction A Kiss Is Still a Kiss: Stories
When Things Get Worst: A Novel
The Way the Angel Spreads Her Wings: A Novel
The Black Queen Stories
Non-fiction Raise You Ten: Essays and Encounters 1964-2004, Volume Two
Raise You Five: Essays and Encounters 1964-2004, Volume One
Poetry Hogg, the Seven Last Words
Hogg, the Poems and Drawings
Stone Blind Love
As Close as We Came
The Hogg Poems and Drawings
Memoir Barrelhouse Kings: A Memoir
Plus many Translations

For more information, call 898-5122 or 898-4642 on campus, or 343-1973 at the gallery.

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Writer's Voice+Humanities Center host Kevin Prufer+Troy Jollimore, 3/27

March 27, 2009
CSU Chico’s Writer’s Voice and Humanities Center Host Poets
KEVIN PRUFER and TROY JOLLIMORE
7:30pm, 1078 Gallery
820 Broadway, Chico

Kevin Prufer has won three Pushcart Prizes and a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. His latest book, National Anthem, is a stunning meditation on the decline of the American empire and was chosen by Publishers Weekly as one of the five best poetry books of 2008.

Troy Jollimore, director of the Humanities Center and professor in Philosophy, is the author of Tom Thomson in Purgatory, which won the 2006 National Book Critics Circle Award in poetry, and The Solipsist, a chapbook from Bear Star Press.

For more information, call 898-5122 or 898-4642 on campus, or 343-1973 at the gallery.

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$1,000 Scholarship Competition - Apply Now

What would you do if you had the opportunity to win up to $1,000? No Essay or Letter of Recommendation Required.

On April 13, 2009, one male and one female will be crowned Mister and Miss Chico State 2009! Along with that title comes a $1,000 prize. To be eligible to compete, applicants must be:

Be a CSU, Chico student; not graduating this May
Have a 2.0 cumulative GPA
Have some community service background
Complete an application
Be available on April 13, 2009 for the competition

For more information about how the competition works and to retrieve an application visit www.csuchico.edu/pau/events.html

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 27, 2009

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March 27 Deadline for Summer Thailand Program

Friday, March 27, is the deadline for application to study in Thailand this summer.

For more details, please visit http://chiangmai2009.wetpaint.com

(submitted by Rob Burton, Department of English, Trinity 232, extension tel #6568)

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Call for Nominations, 4th Annual Conversations on Diversity Achievement Awards

Call for Nominations, 4th Annual Conversations on Diversity Achievement Awards

Nomination Guidelines: Nominations can originate from any CSU, Chico faculty, staff member, student, alumni or community member. Please provide a brief rationale for your nomination, such as relevant activities that promote diversity.

Selection Process: Recipients will be selected by the Conversations on Diversity committee based on his/her/their commitment to diversity.

Presentation of Awards: Awards will be presented at the Conversations on Diversity Achievement Awards and Reception on Wed., April 29 at 12pm in BMU 210.

Deadline: Nominations must be submitted no later than Wednesday, April 15, 2009 to Tray Robinson - Office of Diversity - Kendall Hall 110 - zip 125. If you have any questions, contact Tray Robinson at trobinson@csuchico.edu or by phone at x4764.

A complete list of the awards and last year’s recipients is available online. http://www.csuchico.edu/diversity/documents/COD%20Nominations%2009.pdf

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Career Center On-Campus Recruiting Calendar

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 1:00 - 4:00 pm. or by appointment.

Week of Mar. 23 - 27

WORKSHOPS:
Tues., 3/24, 3:00 pm., 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”.

3/25, 6-7 pm., Shaw Industries, Glenn 202
3/26, 5-6:30 pm., Enterprise Rent A Car, Glenn 223
3/26, 7-8 pm.,Wolseley North American, Glenn 123

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
3/24 Chevron Technology (Career and Internship)
3/24 Shaw Industries (Career)

Career Center
Student Services Center 270
898-5253
Website (www.csuchico.edu/careers)

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Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve Spring Hikes

Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve (BCCER) is scheduled to host a series of natural history hikes every weekend from March 28th through May 3rd 2009. Folks from BCCER will lead group trips on an exploration of Big Chico Creek Canyon. Come and enjoy the spring weather, move through blooming flowers and creek side riffles as you experience an educational visit to Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve. Hikes will vary in difficulty, allowing an opportunity for everyone!

Difficult hikes. 3/28, 4/19. Meet at 9 AM (All Day Trip)
Moderate hikes. 4/11, 5/3. 10AM-2PM
Easy hikes. 4/5, 4/26. 10 AM - 2PM

All hikes meet at the Highway 99 Park and Ride, and carpool 10 miles east to BCCER. Everyone should wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring a sack lunch to enjoy along the hike. Trips are rain or shine, so come prepared!

Trips are free to the public, but charitable donations are gladly accepted.

For more information and to signup email Mark Lynch, bccereducation@csuchico.edu or call 530.342.1371

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Organic Vegetable Project

Organic Vegetable Project sells fresh, organic produce every Wednesday 12 - 5 outside of the north entrance to the Student Services Center (SSC). For more information visit http://www.csuchico.edu/~laltier.

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