Chico Performances Welcomes Author Doug Lansky, April 14

Chico Performances presents Doug Lansky, adventurer, award-winning author, and world travel expert, coming to Laxson Auditorium on Tues., April 14, 2009.

This fast-paced, visual performance is like stand-up comedy, as well as being informative, inspirational, and funny. Lansky inspires folks to catch the travel bug and avoid the pitfalls on the road less traveled, and to adopt a mindset that can be applied to enriching your journey — wherever you go … and with a minimal environmental impact.

This lecture is free but a ticket is required for admission. For more information, please visit the Web site, or the University Box Office at 898-6333.

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Student Research Grants - Deadline March 31

Grant Proposal DEADLINE: Tuesday, March 31
Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve and
Butte Creek Ecological Preserve
Student Research Grants

The mission of the CSU, Chico Research Foundation’s Ecological Reserve System is to preserve critical habitat and to provide a natural area for environmental research and education.

Program Description: The goal of the student research grant program is to promote undergraduate and graduate students research projects on the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve & Butte Creek Ecological Preserve. Awards up to $3,000 will assist students with equipment, transportation, printing, and other expenses directly related to the project.

Selection Criteria: All CSU, Chico graduate and undergraduate students that have faculty support will be eligible. Research projects that assist with the mission of the Ecological Reserves are encouraged but all applications will be considered.

For complete details and proposal package please visit the Web site or contact Mark Lynch, Research & Education Coordinator, at bccereducation@csuchico.edu.

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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.

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Miss President: A Discussion on Women and Politics, April 29

Wed., April 29
Cross-Cultural Leadership Center
1pm - 3pm
Open to Students, Faculty, Staff and Community Leaders

This event is an open discussion on the subject of “Women and Politics,” gender equality, and representation. This discussion will center around questions of the need for supplemental courses like “Women and Politics” and programs like the “Women’s Center.” We’ll also discuss the different approaches taken in the pursuit of gender equality and what the best form of representation of “women issues” is?

Please join us in discussion and the sharing of ideas and perspectives. This is an open discussion intended to increase gender awareness and respect.

For more information, contact Jammie Lee Jelks at (530)591-0974, or by email at aslegaffairs@csuchico.edu.

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CSU, Chico Warehouse Live Auction

The Office of Property Management at California State University, Chico, would like to invite you to our surplus property auction. Items include floor lamps, sofas, lounge chairs, lockers, desks, filing cabinets, bookshelves, chairs, tables, and much much more.

These items are cash only and payable at the time of purchase. Viewing hours are 11am to 12noon. The auction will begin promptly at 12:10pm on Tues., May 19, 2009, located at the Warehouse, 810 Oak Street, Suite 100, Chico. Be early as the auction moves fast.

At the time of purchase, you must provide a vehicle to take all items selected by 3pm. Items will not be held for later removal.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give the Office of Property Management a call at 898-6535 or 898-6559.

Please share this information with your family and friends. We look forward to seeing you at the Auction.

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

Your CSU, Chico Career Center will send out these notices 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.

4/1/2009
CA Franchise Tax Board
Tax Auditor

Chevron Info Technology Center
Business or Technical Applications Analyst, Chevron IT Internship

4/2/2009
Blue Shield of California
Operations Management Trainee Program

4/3/2009
Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
Teachers

Frito-Lay
District Sales Leader Designate

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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 8pm 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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University Film Series: COLOR OF PARADISE, April 21

University Film Series
Tuesday Nights
7:30pm, Ayres 106
$3 donation appreciated
898-4642

April. 21
The Color of Paradise (Rang-e khoda)
(1999, Iran) 90 min. Directed by Majid Majidi.

Sponsored by Sigma Tau Delta, CSU, Chico’s Alpha Kappa Tau chapter of the English Honor Society*

A fable of a child’s innocence and a complex look at faith and humanity: visually magnificent and moving, this is a story of a boy whose inability to see the world enhances his ability to feel its powerful forces.

*Part of the Humanities Center’s year-long theme, “Regarding Beauty.”

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Study Skills Workshops Mar. 30 - Apr. 3

We are in Week 10 of the semester. Finals are fast approaching. Are your study techniques working for you? Come find out at the “Mastering Study Skills” workshop.

April 2 (Thursday) 3pm - 4pm
Mastering Study Skills
Christine Connerly
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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Organic Produce Available Every Wednesday

Organic Vegetable Project sells fresh, organic produce every Wednesday 12pm - 5pm outside of the north entrance to the Student Services Center (SSC). For more information visit the Web site.

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Join the Campus Community in Pennies for Peace Fundraising

Students who have read Three Cups of Tea are asking for spare change donations to collection containers they have placed on campus. Donations will help Book in Common author Greg Mortenson build a school in Pakistan. To date, the following offices have agreed to provide space in their reception areas for donations. Look for a Pennies for Peace container in 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, at registers; Financial Aid & Scholarship Office, SSC 250.

Additional collection centers are located throughout the campus.

If your office or business 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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Locals with Ties to Pakistan and Afghanistan to Speak About "Three Cups of Tea," April 6

There will be a Three Cups of Tea lecture and discussion event on Mon., April 6 beginning at 7:30pm in Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall (PAC 134).

Three local Butte County people who have ties to Afghanistan and Pakistan will discuss Three Cups of Tea and answer your questions about the book, the cultures, and life in those countries.

Featured speakers:

Aziza Syed-Calandrella, a Chicoan who was born in Pakistan, moved to USA at the age of 11.

Maria Shahid teaches Spanish at Butte Community College and has visited Pakistan many times with her husband Shahid Iqbal.

Nahid Chopan, a native of Afghanistan came to the U.S. after her home country was invaded by the Soviets in 1980.

Free and open to the public.

Three Cups of Tea is the community Book in Common for 2009. The book, written by Greg Mortenson, tells the true story of how a failed attempt at climbing at mountain led to the building of schools in desolate parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan.

For more information, contact Brooks Thorlaksson, Associate Dean for the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, x5351.

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Guitarist Tobin Roye to Perform with CSU, Chico Guitar Students, April 10

Classical guitarist Tobin Roye will perform with members of CSU, Chico’s Classical Guitar Ensemble in their first annual featured concert “Spanish Master’s: Past and Present.”

The program will highlight works by 17th century guitarist Gaspar Sanz, and 20th century composer, Federico Moreno Torroba. Top students in guitar performance will play solos, duos, trios, and quartets of Spanish flavored music, concluding with a spectacular finale by the full 14 member guitar ensemble.

The concert takes place at CSU,Chico, Friday, April 10 at 7:30pm in Rowland Taylor Recital Hall, located in the Performing Arts Center.

Advance tickets, at $15 adult, $13 seniors, and $6 students and children, can be purchased at the University Box Office, or by calling 530-898-6333. Add $2 for tickets purchased at the door. For disability-related accommodations please call 898-4325.

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Jazz Sax Great Dave Pietro to Join CSU, Chico's Jazz X-Press , April 9

To accommodate the hectic schedule of special guest artist Dave Pietro, CSU, Chico’s Jazz X-Press had to move its Fooling Around in April concert five days later than previously advertised to April 9.

Anyone who goes to Fooling Around in April —- Thurs., April 9 at 7:30pm in Harlen Adams Theatre - and hears Pietro’s masterful playing of the saxophone will be glad for the date change.

An internationally renowned talent, Pietro has played jazz in more than 30 countries, recorded six CDs of his own music, and performed onstage with the likes of Liza Minelli, Paul Anka, Blood Sweat & Tears, Ray Charles, Louis Bellson, Harry Connick Jr., Rosemary Clooney, and John Pizzarelli.

Pietro will perform a variety of works with the Jazz X-Press during the concert, noted Rocky Winslow, head of jazz studies at CSU, Chico.

“We’ll be doing everything from straight ahead sounds of Count Basie, Kenton, and Buddy Rich to the progressive sounds of big band jazz today, including our very own student originals,” noted Winslow.

While at CSU, Chico, Pietro will also hold clinics and workshops for the student musicians.

Also joining the Jazz X-Press and Pietro for the concert will be the Red Bluff High School Jazz Band under the direction of Tod Filpula.

Tickets: University Box Office, x6333.

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Leadership and Success Conference, April 29

Wed., April 29, 2009
BMU Auditorium
8am - 5pm

Before Friday, April 10 is $10 or after Friday, April 10 is $12

A variety of successful local business owners, community leaders, and respected academics will share their experiences in world of leadership and their journey to success. This day-long conference is an opportunity for CSU, Chico students to learn, listen, engage, and discuss insights to student leadership. Through workshops, panels, and energizing discussion groups, our goal is to equip you with knowledge, inspiration and motivation to maximize your potential and lead successfully.

To participate, come by the Cross-Cultural Leadership Center and pick-up an application (Meriam Library 172, across from the BMU Marketplace)! Submit the completed application form and conference fee to the Cross-Cultural Leadership Center by Monday, April 20.

Conference fee includes: Continental breakfast, lunch provided by the Madison Bear Garden and all conference materials.

Join us and network with other student leaders while learning more about leadership in our community.

Sponsored by the National Society of Leadership and Success (Sigma Alpha Pi) and the Cross-Cultural Leadership Center.

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Enjoy 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 7:30pm, 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 the Web site.

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