News Release: CSU, Chico Model UN Delegation Wins Top Awards at National Conference

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 22, 2009
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260
John Crosby,
Faculty Advisor Political Science
530-898-3069

CSU, Chico Model UN Delegation Wins Top Awards at National Conference

For the first time since the 1990s, students participating in the Model United Nations (MUN) course at California State University, Chico won the two top awards at the national Model United Nations Conference held in New York April 5-9. The Chico delegation, representing the Republic of Korea, was named an Outstanding Delegation from a field of more than 160 colleges and universities.

This is the third year in a row Chico students have come home with an Outstanding Delegation award. Only the top 8 percent of all attending schools attain the outstanding ranking. In addition, the CSU, Chico team won the award for Outstanding Position Papers. Chico’s awards place the team within the top 4 percent of all schools attending the competition.

In addition to the two outstanding awards, eight individual students received peer recognition for their work in their individual committees: Jenny Cox and Serdar Yesildag in General Assembly Second Committee; Anna Birch and Mark Whalen in the Economic Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific; Ashley Connell and Boshion Crandall in the Economic and Social Council Plenary; and Brittany Bledsoe and Kelley Fairchild in the African Development Bank Committee.

The complete news release is available online.

Archived under News on April 21, 2009

UPD's Final Spring '09 RAD Class, April 27-30

The University Police Department will hold its FINAL Spring semester R.A.D. class on April 27, April 28 and April 30. R.A.D. is a self-defense program designed specifically for women, and integrates risk reduction strategies with physical defense techniques. The hours are 6pm to 10pm each night. The class will meet in Yolo #178. R.A.D. is offered at no cost to participants. Participants must be able to attend all three sessions. There are still spaces available.

For more information, please contact Detective Corinne Beck at x6512. For more information on R.A.D., please visit the UPD Web site.

Archived under Information on April 21, 2009

Pasta Feed TONIGHT

CLIC, the Community Legal Information Center, is holding their All-You-Can-Eat Pasta Feed tonight, April 21 from 5pm to 7pm at the Graduate 344 W. 8th St. Come have dinner with us before you see Greg Mortenson’s speech at 7pm. Tickets are $5.00 per person and we will be serving pasta, salad and bread. Tickets are available at the door and can be purchased at CLIC, 25 Main Street, Suite 102. If you are on campus and would like at least four tickets delivered, call CLIC at extension 6478.

Archived under Events on April 21, 2009

NFSA Body Composition

NFSA (Nutrition and Food Science Association) would like to apologize for any confusion regarding the body composition analysis event. The event was canceled on the third day, April 9. If you were interested in a body composition analysis, please call the Nutrition and Food Sciences department at (530) 898-6805.

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on April 21, 2009

Chico State Celebrates Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month

Chico State Celebrates Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.

For more information, please contact the Office of Diversity at 530-898-4764.

Archived under Information on April 21, 2009

Student Loan Exit Interview Required for Departing Federal Loan Recipients

If you received a Direct and/or Perkins student loan while attending CSU, Chico, and are not planning to enroll as at least a half-time student for the up-coming term, you need to complete an ‘Exit Interview’ within 30 days of your last day of enrollment.

The Exit Interview provides information about your rights and responsibilities as a borrower, payment options, and offers information about loan consolidation. It also collects information about you to insure prompt accurate billing and deferment.

Direct Loan borrowers are urged to do their exit interview on-line at www.dl.ed.gov. You will need to have your U.S. Dept. of Education ‘Personal Identification Number ’ to view your loans and to complete your exit interview. You may request your ‘PIN’ at www.pin.ed.gov. Direct Loan borrowers may also use this PIN to access, monitor and up-date accounts on-line, to make payments or request deferments. A Direct Loan exit pamphlet will be sent to you if you do not complete the online exits.

If you received a Perkins Loan in addition to your Direct Loan, separate interviews are required for each, contact the Student Financial Services Office on campus at 530-898-6083 to arrange for an on-line Perkins Loan Exit Interview. The Perkins Loan Exit Interview needs to be initiated by campus staff at our Perkins Loan Servicer’s web site, www.ecsi.net. Our staff will also provide you with on-line access instructions.

Archived under Information on April 21, 2009

Joe Craven and Laura Love/Orville Johnson, April 30

Chico Performances and Enloe Medical Center present multi-instrumentalist Joe Craven & Laura Love and Orville Johnson, in Harlen Adams Theatre on April 30, 2009 at 7:30pm.

Multi-instrumentalist Joe Craven (mandolin, guitar, violin, and percussion, among other things) was a member of the David Grisman Quintet for 15 years. Truly a musical virtuoso, Joe has played with Jerry Garcia, David Lindley, Alison Brown, and dozens more. The north state’s favorite folk-funk bass player Laura Love will be joined by guitar master Orville Johnson to explore old-timey music, Negro spirituals and good ol’ funk n’ roll. This performance is sponsored, in part, by Enloe Medical Center, reflecting the Planetree philosophy that the arts and community are important aspects of a healing environment for everyone.

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

For more information, please visit the Web site.

Archived under Events on April 21, 2009

Buyback Alerts - ­New Feature from the Associated Students Bookstore

Now you can set-up Buyback Alerts for all of your textbooks. A feature of our new Web site now allows us to send out Buyback Alerts via e-mail of your current booklist. Not only does the e-mail alert you to the books being bought back, but the price and quantity as well. Please visit us at asbookstore.com to set-up your Buyback Alerts today. If you purchased your textbooks through our Textlink program, your book list has already been set up. If you have any questions, please contact 898-6844.

Archived under Information on April 21, 2009

Grant Writing Presentation, April 21

Need help understanding a grant? Want to learn more about the process or resources?

If you answered yes or if you have other questions, you should attend the workshop on “Grant Writing: Learn more regarding where to find grants and how to approach them.”

Tues., April 21, 2009 at 3pm in BMU 304.

This workshop is appropriate for graduate students in any discipline. For more information please contact Council of Graduate Students (COGS).

Archived under Opportunities on April 21, 2009

Wild Oak Music Group presents: "Chico Music Fest 2009", May 9 --Tickets on Sale Now

One Night, Four Shows

Folk Show featuring:
• ALPINE
• ZACH ZELLER
• DREW DANBURRY
• LUKE BYRON & THE DELIVERY BOYS
• CATLIKE REFLEXES
Where: Café Coda (265 Humboldt Avenue, Chico, CA 95928)
When: 7pm - 11pm, All Ages

Rock Show featuring:
• STOLEN BABIES
• NOTHING LEFT
• SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
• ESOTERIC
Where: 1078 Gallery (820 Broadway Street, Chico, CA 95928)
When: 7pm - 11pm, All Ages

Reggae Show featuring:
• JAH WARRIOR SHELTER Hi-Fi & WINSTRONG
• NATURAL ROOTS
• BOSS 501
Where: The Graduate (344 W. 8th Street, Chico, CA 95928)
When: 8:30pm - 12am, 21 and over

Hip Hop Show featuring:
• ONE BLOCK RADIUS
• DUSTED PHONIKS
• P.AND.A
• EYE-QUE
• LYNGUISTIKZ
Where: Lost on Main (319 Main Street, Chico, CA 95928)
When: 9pm - 1:30am, 21 and over

Each Show costs $5.00 to attend at the door, or purchase all-show, all-event wristbands for $8.00.

To purchase WRISTBANDS or for more information, contact Wild Oak Music Group at information@wildoakrecords.com or (530) 898-6976. You can also visit us on campus at California State University, Chico in the Performing Arts Center (PAC), 136A.

Archived under Events on April 21, 2009

Wild Oak Music Group presents: Car Smash!, April 29

In collaboration with All-Star Towing, Wild Oak Music Group brings you one smashing event.

When: Wed., April 29 at 11am - 3pm
Where: Free Speech Area where the Adventure Outings “Bike Cart” is normally located.

Cost: $1.00 to smash the car once. $5.00 to have an all-out smash fest for 30 seconds.

All money donated for the car smash will go towards raising funding for scholarships for Music Industry students.

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

Archived under Events on April 21, 2009

Vote in AS Elections

Starting today, April 21, the polls will open for the AS Election. Voting polls will remain open until 5pm Thurs., April 23. Be sure to log on to the Web site and vote.

Archived under Information on April 21, 2009

Ms. President: A Discussion on Women and Politics, April 29

The Associated Students Legislative Affairs Council presents, Ms. President: A Discussion on Women and Politics. This engaging discussion is set to take place Wed., April 29 at 1pm in the Cross-Cultural Leadership Center, found in Meriam Library room 172. This is an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to take part in an intriguing discussion on women and politics, gender equality and representation. This discussion will also include topics like the need for 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.

The discussion will be facilitated by Jammie Jelks, the AS Director of Legislative Affairs. Joining Jammie will be staff from the AS Women’s Center, the department of multicultural gender studies, the political science department, the Cross-Cultural Leadership Center and many others. This diverse group will share ideas about women and politics, and make it all the more fun.

Archived under Events on April 21, 2009

International Festival, April 25

The 35th International Festival will be held Sat., April 25 from 11am to 4pm on the Chico State Kendall Hall Lawn. Coordinated by the Associated Students, Multicultural Affairs Council at Chico State, the festival celebrates the diversity of cultures present in Chico through campus and community unity.

Free of charge, the International Festival will feature musicians, student performers, international food vendors and cultural arts and crafts booths. Booths will be sponsored both by Chico State organizations and local vendors.

There will be live performances by Chico’s own Pub Scouts and Los Papi Chulos.

Archived under Events on April 21, 2009

Catch Your Dreams - Campus Wellness Center

The Campus Wellness Center is proud to present the forum, “Catch Your Dreams”. The purpose of our forum is to get students interested in learning about dreams, their meanings and how to utilize them for personal growth. Dr. Linda Johnson, of Butte College, will present the forum. The forum will be held on Wed., April 29 from 6pm - 7pm in Butte 109.

Please mention this to your students; your support is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions or comments please contact the Wellness Center at Student Services Center 430 or 898-4697. Thank you and be well.

When: Wed., April 29, 6pm - 7pm
Where: Butte 109

Archived under Events on April 21, 2009

Internship Opening at the Campus Wellness Center

The Wellness Center would like to announce the opening internship positions for the Fall 2009 semester. This internship is a great opportunity for students of all majors to gain significant experience in program development, outreach, and presentation skills.

Intern benefits include:
• Units for your major
• Develop knowledge of the 8 areas of wellness
• Opportunities to develop job skills in a professional work environment
• Public speaking experience
• Workshop development and presentation skills
• Increased teamwork and leadership abilities
• Resume builder with networking opportunities

Internship responsibilities include:
• Peer education on wellness related topics
• 10 hours a week staffing the Wellness Center
• Staffing wellness tables at special events
• Promoting the Wellness Center events (writing PSA’s, designing flyers, making classroom announcements)
• Attendance at Campus Wellness forums and special events

Please share this information with your students. Students can pick up an application in Student Services Center 430 or download a copy from the Web site. Applications are due April 29 by 5pm. If you have any questions or comments please contact The Wellness Center at 898-4697. Thank you very much for your time and for passing this information on to your students.

Archived under Opportunities on April 21, 2009

Wellness Center Coordinator Opening

The Wellness Center would like to announce the opening of one coordinator position for the 2009-2010 academic year. This is a paid internship that will increase organizational skills and leadership abilities. It is an excellent opportunity to gain experience for graduate school or the world of work.

Please share this information with your students. Students can get more information or pick up an application in Student Services Center 430 or download a copy from the Web site. If you have any questions or comments please contact us at The Campus Wellness Center: 898-4697 or by email. Thank you for passing this information on to your students.

Archived under Opportunities on April 21, 2009

Fall English Dept. Course on War and Literature

Sign up now for Engl 462, Studies in Major American Authors (“Tim O’Brien and the American Literature of War”). This course uses four major works by Tim O’Brien as the foundation to understand the theme of war in American literature. Students will receive an in-depth look at Tim O’Brien’s career but will also examine other selections from American literature that provide context for and respond to O’Brien’s work. Readings and discussions in multiple genres will help students understand the role of American writers in witnessing and responding to war. The focus of the class is not on debating the pros and cons of current American involvement in the Middle East, but instead on how war is understood in American culture and history through the devices and techniques used by American authors.

See the Web site for more information or contact instructor at lmhouston@csuchico.edu.

Archived under Information on April 21, 2009

ChicoFest 2009 at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co

On Sunday, April 26, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. will host ChicoFest 2009, an all-day event that is free and open to the public. On Saturday night, April 25, the brewery will host a spectacular show with optional buffet dinner in the renowned Big Room.

For more information, please visit our website: www.chicofest.com.

Saturday events include:

• Free tours of the brewery every half hour
• March Fourth Marching Band and Rube Waddell live show in the Big Room- tickets on sale now.

Sunday events include:

• Free tours of the brewery every half hour
• Live music on the solar-powered Hops Stage
• Real food and Sierra Nevada beer on tap
• Environmental exposition hosted by the Associated Students Environmental Action and Resource Center
• Dedication of the brewery’s new 1.5 megawatt solar array
• Sustainability Summit hosted by Chico State University’s Institute of Sustainable Development
• City of Chico’s Public Forum on Sustainability hosted by Mayor Ann Schwab
• Earth Day celebration

We hope to see you there.

Archived under Events on April 21, 2009

Author and Speaker Nonie Darwish, April 28

Come listen to an amazing woman named Nonie Darwish speak on April 28 at 7:30pm in PAC 144.

Nonie is a speaker and author of three books with her most recent being Cruel and Unusual Punishment. She is going to be speaking about possible peace solutions between Palestine and Israel and also woman’s rights in the Muslim world. She was born in Egypt and grew up in the Gaza strip. She has first-hand experience living in this region of the world. Today, she is Christian and lives in Southern California. She has a unique message which is to promote reconciliation, acceptance and understanding between Israelis and Arabs.

For more information, please contact Hillel at chicohillel@gmail.com or check out her Web site:http://www.noniedarwish.com/.

Archived under Events on April 21, 2009

STOP! meeting, April 21

Join us - student group against human trafficking and modern-day slavery, STOP! — Stop Trafficking of Persons — will hold its regular meeting Tues., April 21, at 3:30pm in BMU 303. Everyone welcome.

Archived under Events on April 21, 2009

Study Skills Workshop April 27 - May 1

Is your study environment conducive to memorization? Come find out this week during our “Memory and Concentration” workshop.

Wed., April 29
4pm - 5pm
Memory and Concentration
Krystle Tonga
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.

Archived under Opportunities on April 21, 2009

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.

Archived under Information on April 21, 2009

Wounded In America Exhibit - 2nd Floor of BMU

The Chico State Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence and the BMU Public Art Space Program are proud to sponsor Wounded in America, an exhibit documenting the oral histories and portraits of a diverse group of gun violence survivors. By recording these stories and portraits, writer Stephanie Arena and photographer Robert Drea endeavor to bring a true picture of gun violence and its consequences to Americans. The project hopes to stimulate reflection, dialogue, and debate.

To learn more about the show, visit www.woundedinamerica.org and plan to view the show on the 2nd Floor of the BMU between May 4 and May 25. For more information, call Allison at 5489.

Archived under Information on April 21, 2009

News Release: Professor Receives Prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship for Photography Work

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 17, 2009
CONTACT: Joe Wills
Tel: 530-898-4143

Professor Receives Prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship for Photography Work

California State University, Chico Professor Byron Wolfe of the Department of Communication Design has received a prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship for 2009.

The New York-based John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation announced the 2009 Guggenheim Fellows via a news conference and full-page New York Times advertisement last week.

The 180 artists, scientists and scholars from the United States and Canada receiving the fellowship were selected from among more than 3,000 applicants. Sixty-two disciplines and 68 academic institutions are represented among the recipients. Wolfe is the only professor from a California State University campus to receive a 2009 Guggenheim Fellowship.

The complete news release is available online.

Archived under News on April 21, 2009

News Release: Chico State's Ballroom Dance Night Will Be a Red Carpet Affair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 21, 2009
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260

Chico State’s Ballroom Dance Night Will Be a Red Carpet Affair

Razzle Dazzle Ballroom: A Red Carpet Affair will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 7-10 p.m. in the Shurmer Gym. Dancers from the community, Butte College and the University are welcome to this event that has been a tradition at California State University, Chico for more than 50 years.

“The tradition started in the early 1960s,” said Professor Patricia Smiley, director of the CSU, Chico Ballroom Dance program. “In the beginning, music was supplied by records. Today, a professional DJ provides the music.”

More than 400 people attend the event, said Smiley. “The students have attended classes, know how to dance and come dressed in their best. Even if you cannot dance, you can come watch the dancers twirl, turn and float around the dance floor,” she said.

The complete news release is available online.

Archived under News on April 21, 2009

News Release: Phi Kappa Phi Initiation and Medallion Ceremony

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 21, 2009
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260
Carolyn Dusenbury
530-898-6487

Phi Kappa Phi Initiation and Medallion Ceremony

The California State University, Chico chapter of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society will hold its annual Initiation and Medallion Ceremony on Monday, May 4,
3:30¬-5 p.m. in the Bell Memorial Union Auditorium. New members will be inducted into the society, and the Dorthea Powers Scholarship will be awarded.

The honors will be presented by college deans, chapter officers and other university representatives. Department chairs, academic advisors, staff and faculty, family members and friends are encouraged to attend.

The complete news release is available online.

Archived under News on April 21, 2009

News Release: Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve Spring Hikes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 21, 2009
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260
Mark Lynch,
Education Coordinator Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve
530-342-1371

Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve Spring Hikes

Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve (BCCER) still has two hikes scheduled in their series of natural history hikes. An easy hike is scheduled for this Sunday, April 26, and a moderate hike is scheduled for the following Sunday, May 3.

“Folks from BCCER will lead the hikes into Big Chico Canyon for an exploration of the season’s treasures,” said Mark Lynch, education coordinator for BCCER. “Come and enjoy the spring canyon sun, move through blooming flowers and creek side riffles as you experience an educational visit to Big Chico Creek Canyon.”

The easy hike scheduled for this coming Sunday, April 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., follows the gentler contours of the canyon and the safest routes of the reserve. It will be leisurely and there will be time to enjoy the springtime flowers. Bring a lunch.

The complete news release is available online.

Archived under News on April 21, 2009