News Release: Students Win Top Award Fifth Year in a Row at Prestigious Manufacturing Engineers Event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 2, 2009
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260
Daren Otten
Coordinator of Manufacturing Technology Program
530-898-4316

Students Win Top Award Fifth Year in a Row at Prestigious Manufacturing Engineers Event

The California State University, Chico team from the student chapter of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) has won the Grand Prize for the fifth year in a row in the WESTEC (Western Tool Exposition and Conference) Manufacturing Challenge that was held March 30 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

The winning project was the shortrun production of a solid hardwood machinist’s tool chest based on a 100-year-old classic design. “What made this project stand out at the WESTEC competition,” said Leonard Fallscheer, faculty advisor to the SME team, “was the attention to detail by the students for defining and documenting the complete manufacturing process. This included not only the design and fabrication of the tool chests, but the tooling and vacuum fixtures for CNC [Computer Numerical Control—an automated method of controlling a tool] machining, as well as the project management plan for the entire production.”

The WESTEC Manufacturing Challenge is an annual event sponsored by SME to showcase manufacturing programs at colleges and universities in the western states. CSU, Chico competed against a field of 11 other universities and colleges that included: Brigham Young University; University of Colorado at Denver; California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; California State Universities at Long Beach, Los Angeles and Northridge; North Dakota State; and four community colleges. This is CSU, Chico’s sixth Grand Prize win in the last seven years.

The complete news release is available online.

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Investors Club Meets Every Wednesday

Professor Richard Ponarul to Speak on Valuing Investments.

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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Latino Graduation Celebration

The Latino Graduation Celebration committee is still accepting applications to participate in the ceremony. If you are interested, applications, forms, and registration fees are available at www.myspace.com/latinogradcelebration.

For additional questions, please contact the Graduates Chair, Teresa Howell at lgcteresa2009@yahoo.com.

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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 extended to April 10, 2009 for fall 2009.

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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Wild Oak Music Group and Z-ROCK 106.7 present: "High School Battle of the Bands--The Epic Duel," April 3

After a triumphant win by Writ in a previous battle of the bands, contending bands demand another challenge; to take this victory for their own. On Friday, April 3, Wild Oak Music Group (WOMG) and 106.7 Z-ROCK bring another intense-filled High School Battle of the Bands.

Friday, April 3
1078 Gallery (820 Broadway St. Chico, CA 95928)
Doors open at 7pm
Show begins at 7:30pm
Admission: $7.00 All Ages

Before confronting Writ, the bands must face off against each other to reach the top. The contenders for this challenge are:

• Are We Dead Yet?
• Se7en 30 Hill
• From This Ground
• We/Simian
• Perfectly Ill

The winner from the “High School Battle of the Bands - The Epic Duel” will face off against the previous High School Battle of the Bands winner, Writ, to claim their winning spot.

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

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Study Skills Workshops April 6-10

This is the week to learn more about yourself in our “Know Your Learning Style” workshop. For those of you writing papers, the “APA Style Workshop” will be invaluable. For tips and strategies for math and science courses, you won’t want to miss the “Study Skills for Math and Science” workshop. We have a lot going on this week in the Student Learning Center.

April 6, Monday 4pm - 5pm
APA Style Workshop
Scott Lewis
SSC 304

April 8, Wednesday 4pm - 5pm
Know Your Learning Style
Krystle Tonga
SSC 304

April 8, Wednesday 5pm - 6pm
Study Skills for Math and Science
Math and Science Tutors
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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Drop-In Hours for Writing Tutors in the Student Learning Center

From April 6 - May 15 there will be one Writing Tutor available for each of the hours listed below:

Monday 3pm - 4pm
Tuesday 1pm - 2pm, 2pm - 3pm and 3pm - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 11am and 2pm - 3pm
Thursday 1pm - 2pm , 2pm - 3pm and 3pm - 4pm
Friday 10am - 11am, 11am - 12pm and 2pm - 3pm

There are only 12 available drop-in times per week, so please do not rely on this as your only option to meet with a Writing Tutor.

Come in to the center SSC 340 to make an appointment. We have 46 appointment times to choose from. They tend to fill up a week ahead of time.

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Join the Marcus Roberts Trio in Honoring Jazz Music in Laxson Auditorium, April 11

Come see the Marcus Roberts Trio pay tribute to some of Jazz’s greatest legends in their performance In the Footsteps of Giants on April 11 at 7:30pm in Laxson Auditorium, courtesy of Chico Performances.

In this program, entitled In the Footsteps of Giants, The Marcus Roberts Trio will celebrate the contributions of several great jazz bandleaders. The trio will introduce their new arrangements of works by jazz giants Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Art Blakey, Charles Mingus, and more.

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.

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The Religious Studies Society presents, "I Don't Believe in God and That's OK," April 2

Join the Religious Studies Society on Thurs., April 2 at 7pm in Ayers 120 for their student panel titled, I Don’t Believe in God and That’s OK. Students Describe What it Means to be an Atheist or an Agnostic in America.

Come and learn more about Atheism, Agnosticism, and other types of non-belief groups in the world. Students from these groups will be present to answer questions and reflect on their views about God(s) and their choice to leave God(s) out of their lives. Dr. Andrew Flescher of the Religious Studies Department will be present to lead a discussion and facilitate a question and answer session after. This event is open and free to the public.

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Leadership and Success Conference, April 29

Sigma Alpha Pi: The National Society of Leadership and Success wants to invite you to our first annual Leadership and Success conference. This will be an exciting opportunity to discuss common rewards and challenges, learn from experts, and become re-energized in the philosophy of leadership and success. Through workshops, panels and discussion groups, our goal is to equip you with inspiration and motivation to maximize your leadership potential.

• Applications are now available in the CCLC
  
  For more information about registration, Please contact the CCLC at 530-898-4101.

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University Film Series: STILL LIFE, hosted by Wai-hung Wong, Philosophy, April 7

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

Still Life (2006, China) 108 min.
Directed by Jia Zhang-Ke
Introduced by Wai-hung Wong, Humanities Center Board and Philosophy*

From the acclaimed director of The World and Unknown Pleasures come this sweeping drama of love and loss set against the epic backdrop of the Yangtze River near Fengjie, China. Two people return home to salvage their crumbling marriages just as the city itself faces inevitable ruin during the creation of the Three Gorges dam.

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

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Expect the Unexpected - The Campus Wellness Center

Wed., April 8
4pm - 5pm
Tehama 106

Did you know that last year UPD investigated 28 burglaries and 4 motor vehicle thefts? And these were only some of the offenses that were reported. Want to learn how to keep yourself from becoming a statistic? Come learn how to protect yourself from a crime.

Join us at the Campus Wellness Center’s forum entitled, “Expect the Unexpected …Tips to Keep You Safe.” Corrine Beck from the University Police Department is facilitating this event. It will be sure to bring you greater awareness on staying safe in your day to day life. If you have any questions or comments please contact the Wellness Center in the Student Services Center 430 or 898-4697. We hope to see you and your friends there.

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Student Computing Workshops

Student Computing is presenting these workshops next week:

Excel I 2007
Tues., April 7
12pm - 1pm
MLIB 457

Excel I 2007
Wed., April 8
5pm - 6pm
MLIB 457

No sign-up is required - just drop-in.

The Excel I 2007 workshop is an introduction and overview of the concepts and components of worksheets and the new MS Ribbon. Students will learn how to create, use, format and edit a worksheet. They will learn formatting functions and how to design and build simple formulas. They will also learn how to use cell references to reorganize data. Students will learn Excel 2007’s most common built-in functions, understand relative and absolute addressing, use and change the AutoCalculated display.

For more information about Student Computing workshops visit the STCP Workshops Web site or contact Melinda Ferris or 898-5008.

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International Neighbors Presents: Croatia Culture Night, April 6

International Neighbors, an international student organization, is having a Croatia Culture Night on Mon., April 6 at 7pm in Selvester’s Cafe. This is an free event. It is a great opportunity to learn about other cultures.

Our usual IN meeting are held on Mondays at the same place and time.

If you have any questions, contact Ikumi Sakuma at internationalneighbors@gmail.com.

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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:
April 8 - 3pm - BMU 303
May 6 - 3pm - BMU 312

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BYO Cup drawing - Bring Your Own Reusable Cup and Win Prizes for Earth Month

In order to encourage the use of reusable cups, the AS Dining Services and AS Bookstore offer a discount of up to a dollar off when a conscious customer brings in their own mug. In addition to the discount, AS Sustainability is hosting a prize drawing during the month of April in celebration of Earth Day, April 22.

When you bring in your mug, you can fill out your contact info on a ticket and get entered in the drawing pool. Multiple winners will be drawn the first three Fridays of the month, leading up to a cumulative grand prize drawing on Earth Day. Prizes include Klean Kanteens, a free bike-tune up, local jewelry and crafts, reusable mugs, gift certificates to local businesses, and more. The grand prize will be something, well … grand (Last semester the grand prizes were an Adventure Outings trip and a coffee/tea basket of $100 value). B.Y.O.Cup.

For more information about the B.Y.O. Cup campaign and drawing, please contact AS Sustainability by email [asspstudent@csuchico.edu] or call 898-6677.

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Join CAVE Staff

Community Action Volunteers in Education (CAVE) is now accepting applications for Coordinator and Group Leader positions. CAVE is a non-profit student-ran volunteer organization. Our staff members are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the organization. Being part of the CAVE staff is a valuable leadership opportunity and can help students develop skills in programming, organization, time management, communication, and much more. Staff members receive college units and their position can often fulfill internship requirements for a variety of majors.

Applications are available through our Web site or in the CAVE office (BMU 309). For more information, call 898-5817.

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Women's Center Breaking the Silence 2009, April 6

Women’s Center Presents Breaking the Silence: Men Against Violence, Violence Against Men.

April 6, 2009
Free Speech Area
10am - 2pm

Live Art and Information Fair
BMU Auditorium
7pm - 9pm

7pm - Keynote C.C. Carter
7:30pm - P.AND.A.
8:30pm - Dr. Yes!

This year’s Breaking the Silence event will be addressing violence against men as well as men against violence. Ultimately, our goal is to end violence by raising awareness, educating, and empowering people to speak out against: Hate Crimes, Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Hazing, and Gang violence. We hope that you will be able to join us in our commitment to stopping violence and spreading awareness.

For more information contact the AS Women’s Center, 530-898-5724, BMU 002.

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LGBTQ Meetings Every Tuesday

Pride/Safezone hosts LGBTQ meetings every Tuesday from 6pm - 8pm in BUTTE 323.

Pride is designed to provide socialization and interaction between lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and straight-allied college students. Pride also functions as a political, social service, and educational body on campus.

Pride/Safezone events in Spring 2009 include the 4th annual Running with Pride, a 5 mile run/fun walk on May 3, and a LGBTQIA social/dance on April 17 in Selvester’s Cafe.

For more information contact: aspride@csuchico.edu or myspace.com/csuchicopride.

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Asian Graduation Celebration - Applications Available

The 2009 Asian Graduation Celebration will be held on Thurs., May 21 at 6pm in the Rowland Taylor Recital Hall (PAC 134). This will be the second annual event at CSU, Chico to honor the achievements of graduates of Asian descent and the contributions their families have made throughout their education. The Celebration’s program will highlight the diversity of Asian graduates. Vice President Drew Calandrella will be in attendance. This will be a smaller, more personal occasion that will compliment the University’s commencement exercises.

If you are a graduating senior and would like to participate in the Asian Graduation Celebration, download an application. Please submit your application as soon as possible. If you have questions, please contact the planning committee at asiangrad0809@gmail.com.

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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:

CSU, Chico, CAVE
CSU, Chico 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 CSU, Chico Social Work Club.

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Asian American United, April 8

You are invited to come join us at the Free Speech Area from 10am - 2pm to celebrate the Asian American Culture in Chico.

Featuring
• Authentic Asian Cuisine for sale
• Free Activities to learn about Asian American Culture
• Live Performances by CSU, Chico State
• And much more …

In partnership with Pho C & C and Airgas. Presented by the Cross Cultural Leadership Center.

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The BMU Art Gallery is Accepting Proposals for Fall Semester

It’s that time of year again - the BMU Art Gallery is seeking proposals from artists/groups who wish to exhibit their work during the fall semester. Artist Proposal Forms are available at the Information Center in the BMU or online through the AS Web site. This submission process is open to all CSU, Chico students and, if chosen, the artist(s) will receive a catered reception and professional advertising provided by the gallery. It’s a great opportunity so please encourage your favorite student artist to apply.

Please contact the gallery coordinator, Allison Travis-Bee, at 898-5489 or email atravis-bee@csuchico.edu for more information.

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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 of April 6 - 10

SEMINAR:

Wed., April 8, 1pm - 2pm
The Realities of Pharmaceutical Sales, SSC 270

The seminar will cover tips for finding pharmaceutical sales openings, getting an interview, interview techniques specific to pharmaceutical sales jobs, and we will hear about a typical “day in the life” of a pharmaceutical sales representative.

Ruth Lee, special guest presenter, worked for Glaxo-Smith Kline Beecham/Marion Merrell Dow for 8 years, where she was ranked in the top 10% of their sales force all 8 years.

Thurs., April 9, 2pm
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.

Career Center
Student Services Center 270
898-5253

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Campus Services Surveys Underway

We are pleased to announce that CSU, Chico will once again participate in the CSU Quality Improvement Satisfaction Surveys for different services on campus. Groups of faculty, staff and students have been randomly selected to receive an email invitation which includes a survey link. If you receive an email and link from CSU_Quality_Improvement@calstate.edu, we hope you will take a moment to complete the survey. This information will help departments develop plans to better serve the needs of the faculty, staff, and students on our campus. The surveys will be conducted during the next two weeks.

If you have questions, please contact the campus Quality Improvement Facilitator, Beverly Gentry, at QI@csuchico.edu, (530) 898-4666.

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The BMU Third Floor Gallery presents: Annual CSU, Chico MFA Exhibition & Reception

April 2, 2009 through April 24, 2009

Artwork selected from each of the fourteen graduate students currently enrolled in The Department of Art & Art History’s Master of Fine Arts Program will be on view in the Bell Memorial Union’s 3rd Floor Gallery from April 2 through April 24. Areas of concentration represented include: painting and drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking and ceramics. The exhibition will provide gallery visitors with a glimpse into the future as each of the artists represented are in a period of intense discovery, exploring, refining, and challenging their ideas about what it means to make art in contemporary society.

Meet the artists and enjoy refreshments at tonight’s opening - 5pm - 7pm. Call 5489 for more information.

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Finkelstein on Israel-Palestine, April 13

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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Earth Month Event: Keynote Speaker Debra Rowe, April 9

Thurs., April 9
7pm
Holt 170

Dr. Debra Rowe, the President of the U.S. Partnership for Education for Sustainable Development, (www.uspartnership.org) will visit CSU, Chico to speak about important environmental issues. Dr. Rowe helps higher education associations and institutions integrate sustainability into mission, curricula, research, student life, purchasing and investments, facilities and operations, and community partnerships. Dr. Rowe is a powerful speaker who will inspire and empower students to reach their full potential and make a difference on campus and in their world.

There will also be a meeting with Debra Rowe on Friday April 10, from 10am - 12pm in BMU 304.

This is one of several events for Earth Month 2009, to see others visit our Web site.

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Phi Sigma Tau General Meeting, April 8

Phi Sigma Tau, the Philosophical Honors Society, will be holding a general meeting on April 8 at 12:30pm in the Trinity Building next the Philosophy Department office. If you are a member and are unable to attend the meeting, contact Grant Parks at gparks3@mail.csuchico.edu to receive a summary after the meeting.

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American Visions Photography Juried Exhibition

The Museum of Anthropology at CSU, Chico Presents:
The 25th Annual American Visions Photography Juried Exhibition

Competition Deadline; May 8, 2009
Contact: Adrienne Scott 898-5397

Description: Going Green

The new buzzword is sustainability. As more people try to account for their carbon footprint, where do you stand on the green path? Beyond preserving the planet, green simply brings one back to summer days, lush forests, new growth and verdant landscapes. Show the judges your vision of going green - whether it be bicycles, solar panels, or the backyard garden.

The $500 Valene Smith Award for Excellence in Visual Anthropology will be given to the Best in Show. Three honorable mentions will be recognized.

Fees: $25 for every 3 images submitted
(up to 9 from each entrant will be accepted)

CD Submissions: Clearly label the CD with your name, address, telephone and email address. Images should be high quality JPEG (no more than 300 dpi in RGB or grayscale) and should be no longer than 600 pixels on the longest side. Files should numbered and named: 01_Smith_TITLE.jpeg. Each image should have a sixty word statement explaining the significance of the work to the theme.

Exhibition: September 2009 in Kendall Hall

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