Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: May 2009

In 1978, a joint congressional resolution established Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week. The first 10 days of May were chosen to coincide with two important milestones in Asian/Pacific American history: the arrival in the United States of the first Japanese immigrants (May 7, 1843) and contributions of Chinese workers to the building of the transcontinental railroad, completed on May 10, 1869. In 1992, Congress expanded the observance to a month-long celebration.

Please join us in celebrating at events scheduled to commemorate the diverse Asian/Pacific American cultures at Chico State.

For more information, please go to the flyer link.

Archived under Information on April 23, 2009

Osher Reentry Student Scholarships

The Bernard Osher Foundation recently approved a CSU, Chico Continuing Education grant proposal to provide scholarships for reentry students. The goal of the program is to support students who want to return to the University to finish an undergraduate degree program.

The Foundation will grant scholarships for future Chico State students whose studies were interrupted for at least five years by circumstances beyond their control and who now want to resume their University studies. The deadline for Osher Reentry Scholarship applications is 5pm, May 15, 2009.

Scholarship application details and online application are available online.

For more information please call the CSU, Chico Continuing Education office, 530-898-6105. Please forward this information to your friends and family as appropriate.

Archived under Opportunities on April 23, 2009

Self-Defense Class This Saturday

The AS Women’s Center and Azad’s Karate will host a Basic Self-Defense Workshop:

Sat., April 25
10am - 11:30am
Acker Gym 202

Bring a friend and wear comfortable clothes. Contact: AS Womens Center - (530) 898-5724, BMU 002, aswomenscenter2@csuchico.edu.

Archived under Information on April 23, 2009

News Release: Regional Schools Successful at Improving College Readiness through Early Assessment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 23, 2009
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260
Sarah Pape, coordinator
Early Assessment Program
530-898-4865

Regional Schools Successful at Improving College Readiness through Early Assessment

With funds from the statewide Early Assessment Program, the EAP program at California State University, Chico has helped local and regional schools lower remediation rates of incoming freshmen in math and English. Nine Schools in CSU, Chico’s service area, which stretches from Yuba County to the Oregon border, are being recognized for their students’ improved achievement on the 2008 STAR test (the standard California achievement test administered to all juniors).

EAP is part of a statewide effort to prepare freshmen entering the CSUs to tackle college-level work. In a recently published five-year evaluation of the program, researchers from UC Davis and Sacramento State found a six-percentage point drop since 2004 in the number of entering Sacramento State freshmen who need remedial English, and a four-percentage point drop in those who need extra classes in math.

Similar gains for students have been posted in the Northern California region. A key component of EAP is 15 extra questions and an essay that augment the STAR test in the junior year. A student’s performance on the test allows EAP staff and teachers to gauge the college readiness of the student. The information either grants individual students an exemption from the ELM/EPT upon entry into the CSU or indicates if a student needs additional guidance in the senior year.

The complete news release is available online.

Archived under News on April 23, 2009

Earth Month Event: Cultivating Healthy Local Food Systems with Chico Natural Foods Cooperative, April 24

11am - 1pm
BMU 303

Chico Natural Foods Cooperative brings together farmers, artisans and market managers to provide an intimate look at our regional foods movement. Gain important perspectives from real localvores about how a buying local food influences Chico’s economic, social, and environmental bottom line. Sample delicious foods grown locally in Chico.

For more information contact: Email: liza@chiconatural.com.

Archived under Events on April 23, 2009

Erudite Release Party, May 1

The English Graduate Student Council would like to invite everyone to our Erudite release party on May 1 at 7pm. Come join us at Smokin’ Mo’s BBQ on the patio to help us celebrate the publication and the end of a productive semester. There will be a raffle at the event for the remaining copies of Erudite, as well as gift certificates for the AS Bookstore. Tickets are one dollar each. If you have any questions, please email egscfeedback@yahoo.com.

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on April 23, 2009

AS Sustainability and Take Back the Tap present the film FLOW (For the Love of Water), April 30

Come learn “how a few corporations stole our water,” in an inspirational film about the bottled water industry. The film highlights the importance of fresh water, and the lengths some will take to both exploit and protect it. This is the last event of Earth Month. Thank you to our sponsors, Klean Kanteen and national organization Food and Water Watch. There will be brief presentations by these groups prior to the film.

When: Thurs., April 30, 7pm - 9:30pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Come by after the Farmer’s Market.

Where: The Pageant Theatre, downtown Chico, 351 E. 6th St.

What: Presentations, FLOW showing, & free snacks/beverages donated by local food vendors.

Donations will be accepted on behalf of a group of Chico High students who are trying to meet their fundraising goal of $250,000 for clean water and infrastructure in Ecuador. They will be selling t-shirts for $5 that the students screen-printed themselves. Please keep this a zero waste event. Walk or ride your bike, and bring your reusables. Some plates and cups will be provided.

For more information, please contact the AS Sustainability Program at asspstudent@csuchico.edu or 898-6677.

Archived under Events on April 23, 2009

Expressions 11th Annual Showcase, May 1-2

On Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2 at 7:30pm in Ruth Taylor-Hall (PAC 134), Expressions - CSU, Chico’s Dance Team - will be performing in their 11th Annual Showcase. This is a fun-filled, energetic, student choreographed and student directed show that everyone will enjoy.

Archived under Events on April 23, 2009

Annual Phi Alpha Theta Conference, April 25

CSU, Chico History students will be presenting research papers at the annual Phi Alpha Theta Conference in Stanislaus this Saturday. The student’s competing in this conference are Meghan Bigley, James Morey, Chris Lasley, Garret Root, Matt Robertson, Jesse Pluim, and Daniel McDermott.

Archived under Information on April 23, 2009

Hmong Heritage Day, April 30

Do you know who the Hmong students on campus are? Well, Hmong Heritage Day will be a great opportunity for you to explore more into the Hmong culture. On April 30, the Hmong Student Association is putting on an event that will showcase Hmong arts and crafts, Hmong history, and several miscellaneous facts and information about the Hmong people. Hmong Heritage Day will take place from 10am - 2pm outside of the SSC building near the library. There will be performances and Hmong food. Please also take note that May 30 is the last day that the United States pulled out of Saigon from the Vietnam War, so we ask for students to participate, in remembering the day, by wearing white shirts for the day. Come out to support the Hmong Student Association and learn more about the Hmong culture.

If there are any questions, please email the Hmong Student Association at: hsa_csuchico@hotmail.com.

Archived under Events on April 23, 2009

Earth Month Event: Looking at Global Human Trafficking Through a Sustainable Lens

7:30pm - 9pm
BMU 314

Global human trafficking and modern-day slavery is the second largest and fastest growing criminal industry in the world. Have you ever wondered why? Please join us for an in-depth look at this complex issue and how it ties into issues of sustainability. Find out what is happening to stop trafficking of persons and some of the things you can do to be part of the solution.

For more information, contact: Email: jraskin@mail.csuchico.edu.

Archived under Events on April 23, 2009

Cross-Cultural Leadership Center Student Assistant Applications

The Cross-Cultural Leadership Center is hiring Student Assistants. Applications are now available.

We are looking for students who can work at our CCLC front desk reception area. Those able to work mornings and early afternoons are highly encouraged to apply. For more details about the job description and qualifications, please visit the CCLC Web site.

Applications can be found on the Cross-Cultural Leadership Center Web site or in the CCLC (Meriam Library 172).
Please review and complete all parts of the application and return to the CCLC in Meriam Library 172 by Friday, May 1, 2009 by 5pm.

If you have any questions please call, 530.898.4101.

Archived under Opportunities on April 23, 2009

Cross-Cultural Leadership Center Para-Professional Applications

Cross-Cultural Leadership Center Para-Professional Applications are now available.

Be a part of the continuous growth of the CCLC and building an inclusive community on our campus. This is a unique experience in premier leadership.

We are looking for a diverse group of talented and experienced individuals in several areas including:

Graphic Design
Curriculum Development
Program Development
Public Relations
Event Planning
Web Development
and more

Applications can be found on the Cross-Cultural Leadership Center Web site or in the CCLC (Meriam Library 172).

Please review and complete all parts of the application and return to the CCLC in Meriam Library 172 by Friday, May 1, 2009 by 5pm.

If you have any questions please call, 530.898.4101.

Archived under Opportunities on April 23, 2009

Take Back the Night, April 23

The AS Women’s Center presents “Take Back the Night.” This event raises awareness about sexual assault in our community. The event begins at 6pm in the BMU Common Grounds coffee shop. There will be a workshop session, a Keynote address, and a silent march through downtown.

For more information contact Jessica or Katie at the AS Women’s Center - BMU 002, (530) 898-5724 aswomenscenter2@csuchico.edu, or aswomenscenter5@csuchico.edu.

Archived under Events on April 23, 2009

Lecture: "Games We Play: A Conversation About Homophobia in Athletics," May 6

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences along with the Office of Diversity and the Cross Cultural Leadership Center are pleased to announce a lecture being given by Pat Griffin titled, “Games We Play: A Conversation About Homophobia in Athletics”.

Pat Griffin is the Director of It Takes A Team! Education Campaign for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Issues in Sport, an initiative of the Women’s Sports Foundation. Dr Griffin is also a Professor Emeritus in the Social Justice Education Program at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Her research and writing interests focus on heterosexism/homophobia and sexism in education, lesbian and gay teachers and students, with a special interest in heterosexism/homophobia in athletics. Dr. Griffin is co-editor of Teaching For Diversity and Social Justice: A Sourcebook for Teachers and Trainers (2007). She is the author of Strong Women, Deep Closets: Homophobia and Lesbians in Sport (1998). She has appeared on ESPN, ABC Sports, and HBO Sports as an expert commentator on lesbian and gay issues in sport. In 2007 Dr. Griffin was named one of the top 100 sport educators in the United States by the Institute for International Sport.

Join us May 6, 2009 from 7pm - 9pm in Holt Hall room 170. This event is free and open to the public.

Archived under Events on April 23, 2009

Beginning Dreamweaver for Web Pages

Student Computing is presenting these workshops next week:

Beginning Dreamweaver
Tues., April 28
12pm - 1pm MLIB 457

Beginning Dreamweaver
Wed., April 29
5pm - 6pm MLIB 457

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

The Beginning Dreamweaver MX workshop is for students who are starting out with Dreamweaver MX. This workshop presentation outlines the basic features and properties of the program. Students will learn how to upload files using secure file transfer protocol, set page properties, format text, and insert images. They will also learn how to publish their web page to their student accounts

For more information about Student Computing workshops visit the STCP Workshops Web site.

Archived under Opportunities on April 23, 2009

Humanities Center Gallery in May and June: Amanda Riner, Sandi Escobar, and Josh Olivera

Humanities Center Gallery, M-F 8am - 5pm (closed May 25; summer hours in June), 898-4642.

April 29-June 25, 2009 (May 14, Reception 5pm - 7pm)
Recent Work
Amanda Riner
Trinity 100
Lenguas y Rios
Sandi Escobar + Josh Olivera
Trinity Hallway

Amanda Riner earned her BFA from CSU, Chico in 2003 and her MFA from Hunter College (NYC) in 2008. While at Chico, she was the assistant/preparer for the Humanities Center Gallery. Riner has shown at the Queens Museum, Pratt Institute, 1078 Gallery, Florence Institute, and the Turner; been the recipient of various awards; and held several residencies. She currently resides in Queens and returns to Chico for this show’s reception.

Josh Olivera, first-year MFA student in painting, is the current assistant/preparer for the Humanities Center Gallery. Born and raised in Northern California, Olivera works in plywood, paper, resin, and ink.” He shows along with Sandi Escobar, second-year MFA student in ceramics, and past assistant/preparer for the Gallery. Escobar grew up in Los Angeles and earned her MA in studio art at CSU, Northridge.

Archived under Events on April 23, 2009

University Film Series: Dancer in the Dark, April 28

University Film Series
Tuesday, April 28
7:30pm, Ayres 106
$3 donation appreciated
898-4642

Dancer in the Dark
(2000, Denmark) 140 min. Written and directed by Lars Von Trier.

Sponsored by the Humanities Student Society and hosted by Caspin Lange, arts promoter.

Dancer was shot with a hand-held camera and inspired by Dogme 95.

With Björk , Catherine Deneuve, David Morse, and Peter Stormare.

Archived under Events on April 23, 2009

ChicoFest 2009 Kick-off Concert

Saturday, April 25
Sierra Nevada Big Room

Doors open at 6pm, optional $12.50 buffet dinner from 6pm - 7:30pm, and the music starts at 7:30pm sharp. This is a double-bill live performance to kick-off ChicoFest 2009. Chico State University has 15,000 students, and we only have room for 325 people at the show, so get your tickets today: ticket price is $26 or $15 with a student ID.

Sponsored by CSU, Chico E-ARC. More information: www.chicofest.com

Archived under Events on April 23, 2009

Photography Club -- New Club

Are you interested in photography? Announcing a new club at Chico State. If you are at all interested in photography and interested in becoming part of a photography club, please contact me at csucphotoclub@jdstone1.com. After a fair amount of students have contacted me, I will set up a meeting with all of you so we can discuss the future of this student organization. My co-founder and I have tons of ideas, and are interested in more. We are also looking for students interested in filling officer spots. Also, for those of you that signed the Photography Club petition posted in Ayres 103 earlier this semester, please also contact me if you are still interested.

Archived under Clubs, Groups & Organizations on April 23, 2009

CSU, Chico Warehouse Live Auction, May 19

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 student assistants, your family, and friends. We look forward to seeing you at the Auction.

Archived under Events on April 23, 2009

University Film Series: Dancer in the Dark, April 28

University Film Series
Tuesday, April 28
7:30pm, Ayres 106
$3 donation appreciated
898-4642

Dancer in the Dark
(2000, Denmark) 140 min. Written and directed by Lars Von Trier.

Sponsored by the Humanities Student Society and hosted by Caspin Lange, arts promoter.

Dancer was shot with a hand-held camera and inspired by Dogme 95.

With Björk , Catherine Deneuve, David Morse, and Peter Stormare.

Archived under Events on April 23, 2009

News Release: Marketing and Design Students Produce Campaign to Encourage Healthy Drinking Behavior

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 23, 2009
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260
Bill McGowan
Department of Marketing
530-898-4182

Marketing and Design Students Produce Campaign to Encourage Healthy Drinking Behavior

In an impressive display of creativity, talent and cooperation, CSU, Chico marketing and graphic design/media arts students put together a marketing strategy to encourage healthy drinking behavior that garnered second place at the district level of a national advertising competition.

The American Advertising Federation¬-National Student Advertising Competition (AAF-NSAC) for District 14 was held Friday, April 17, at UC Berkeley. Bill McGowan, faculty advisor/professor for Marketing 480, Advertising Campaign Competition, and Alan Rellaford, advisor/professor for Communication Design 433, Advertising Workshop, accompanied the 27-member team to Berkeley.

The advertising challenge, presented by The Century Council (TCC) to 180 participating universities, was to address the social issue of binge drinking in a way that would promote positive behavior change in college students in an environment where there is a culture of drinking. The students were asked to develop an integrated communications campaign where each one of the components could be implemented independently, if needed, and still be effective.

The complete news release is available online.

Archived under News on April 23, 2009