"Going Green" Photography Exhibition

The Museum of Anthropology at CSU, Chico is kicking off their Fall 2009 Academic Season inviting the public to join them in celebrating photography competition winners at an opening night reception and award ceremony at 5pm, Sept. 9 in Kendall Hall. This year’s theme for the annual American Visions Photography Competition was “Going Green,” and after having received over 100 submissions from around the nation, the judges have made their selection of the top 25 to be featured in Kendall Hall’s rotunda through Sept. 25.

Chico local Douglas Churchill ranked first place among entries from photographers across the nation and will be awarded Best in Show and be granted the $500 Valene Smith Award for Excellence in Visual Anthropology—an honor never before given to a local artist.

Submissions were judged and chosen based on their adherence to the “green” theme and span diverse yet relevant subjects from human ecological awareness, sustainable technological innovations, and healthy lifestyle choices to even the natural beauty of our planet. Kendall Hall will be open Monday - Friday from 8am to 5pm throughout the exhibition.

Contact Adrienne Scott at (530) 898-5397 or at anthromuseum@csuchico.edu for more information.

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Class Offering

Still looking for a great class to take? Got some time in your schedule? Need a good GPA booster?

CLASS OFFERING: KINE 295 Disability and Physical activity in the Media
Tuesdays 5pm - 7:50pm
Yolo 218

Come watch movies and explore the world of disability in physical activity. This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to learn about disability in film and physical activity. The experience will provide students an in depth look into the portrayal of individuals with disabilities in film and media and how this does or does not coincide with societal views and values, education, physical education, politics, individual and group behavior.

Please contact the Kinesiology Department Office with any questions or concerns 530 - 898 -6373.

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Ink Blot Arts General Meeting, Sept. 2

Wed., Sept. 2
5:15pm

Ink Blot Arts is having a General Meeting tomorrow, at 5:15pm, in the Green Room of the Performing Arts Center. This is the first meeting of the new semester so be sure to be there.

For more information, go to www.InkBlotArts.com or search for Ink Blot Arts on Facebook. We hope to see you there.

Ink Blot Arts is a student-run theatre production company and a currently-registered Professional AS Club at CSU, Chico.

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16th Annual Chico World Music Festival, Sept. 19 & 20

Chico Performances is proud to present the 16th annual Chico World Music Festival, scheduled for Sat., Sept. 19 and Sun., Sept. 20. Headlining this year’s festival will be a performance by Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Sept. 18 in Laxson Auditorium. A ticket is required for this performance and can be purchased at the University Box Office, or online at the Web site.

The free daytime festivities for Saturday and Sunday include:
• free daytime performances on Saturday and Sunday with music on 4 stages from 11am to 5pm
• free art classes by Chico Art Center instructors
• free children’s crafts by the Museum of Anthropology
• International artisans, crafts and food booths

The daytime festivities will run both Sat. and Sun. from 11am to 5pm and are free and open to the public.

For more information on the Chico World Music Festival, performer schedules and art class schedules, please visit the Web site.

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Expressions Dance Team Auditions

Expressions is a performing jazz company that also practices other styles including hip hop, lyrical, tap, contemporary, and musical theater. Auditions will be held on Wed., Sept. 9 at 8pm upstairs in the new recreation center, room 240. If you enjoy dancing, performing and are looking to bond with other dancers come join us with comfortable clothes, your class/work schedule and your student ID. Come join the fun.

For more information please contact:
Haley Clement - hclement4@mail.csuchico.edu (805) 674-5455
Laurel Uenaka - pooksteroo@aol.com (408) 386-0672

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Join Music and Entertainment Industry Student Association (MEISA)

Meetings

When: Mondays, 5pm
Where: BMU, Room 303 (3rd Floor)
Why: Organize and promote concerts, first-hand resume work

Contact Info:
Amanda Holding, President
csuchicomeisa@gmail.com
aholding74@hotmail.com

Myspace:
www.myspace.com/chicomeisa

Official Website:
www.meisa.org

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Grant Opportunity for Undergraduate Students

Funds have been allocated by Provost Sandra Flake for the fall 2009 Undergraduate Awards for Research & Creativity. These awards were created to support undergraduate students working closely with individual faculty members on student-designed projects and to assist the faculty in providing students with special innovative learning opportunities.

• Fall awards of up to $500 each will be made available to undergraduates (including graduating seniors).
• A cumulative GPA of 3.25 or above is required.
• Information meetings will be held on:
Monday 9/14/2009 SSC 466 4pm - 5pm
Tuesday 9/15/2009 SSC 466 4pm - 5pm
• Spring award opportunities (up to $500) and summer stipend opportunities will also be discussed.

Interested qualified undergraduate students are encouraged to attend one of the above meetings for information and applications. Anyone unable to attend a meeting can go to the Web site for more information.

These awards are an exceptional and unique opportunity for students to create their own research or creative projects under the guidance of a faculty mentor.

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Chicago Blues Reunion and Charlie Musselwhite Come to Chico

Chico Performances brings the Chicago Blues Reunion featuring Charlie Musselwhite to Laxson Auditorium on Sept. 11 at 7:30pm.

The Chicago Blues Reunion is an all-star collaboration of Chicago music legends. The band members — Barry Goldberg, Nick Gravenites, Harvey Mandel, Gary Mallabar, Rick Reed — all honed their chops in the 60s on Chicago’s south side, and have each earned reputations as leading blues musicians of our time. Joined by singer and blues harp maestro Charlie Musselwhite, their performance will turn Laxson into a true “House of Blues.”

This live performance gives the audience the chance to experience the smooth sound and legendary melody of classic American blues as it has been performed for years.

Ticket costs are $25 Premium, $20 Adult, $18 Senior, $15 Student/Child and are available online.

For more information please visit us at the Web site.

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New Free Transgender Support Group on Campus

Outside the Gender Box, a support group for transgender, intersex, genderqueer, and questioning students, is looking for students who are interested in participating this semester. This group will meet on Tuesdays from noon until 1pm. Starting date is to be announced. Please call Lana McKnight at 898-6345 for more information and location.

This group is offered on campus through the Counseling & Wellness Center.

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Chico Performances presents a night of jazz with Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Sept. 18

Friday, Sept. 18, 2009
7:30pm
Laxson Auditorium

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra’s 15 jazz soloists, along with trumpeter and musical director Wynton Marsalis, draw from a repertoire that includes original compositions and masterworks by Ellington, Mingus, Coltrane, and others. An extraordinarily versatile orchestra, the JLCO has been called “the greatest large jazz ensemble working today” by the Chicago Tribune. Marsalis, a driving force behind the Orchestra, is a nine-time Grammy Award winner.

This performance is the kick off event for the 16th annual Chico World Music Festival, held at CSU, Chico on Sept. 19 and 20.

Ticket prices are $55 Premium, $50 Adult, $48 Senior, $40 Student/Child.

Tickets and more information are available at the Web site.

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10 Performances on 3 Stages, Sept. 19 & 20

Chico Performances will be presenting FREE musical performances at the Chico World Music Festival, Sat., Sept. 19 and Sun., Sept. 20.

The FREE daytime music schedule is as follows:

Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009
Pub Scouts - Celtic (11am & 1:30pm)
Ma Muse - Sweet Stringed Harmony (11:30am & 3pm)
Kátia Moraes & Pure Samba - Brazilian Samba (12pm & 2pm)
Gonzalo Bergara Quartet - Gypsy Jazz (12:30pm & 2:30pm)
On Ensemble - Modern Taiko (1pm & 3:30pm)

Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009
Ha’penny Bridge - California Celtic (11am & 1:30pm)
Indian Ocean - Indian Folk Fusion (11:30am & 2pm)
Kitka - a Cappella Harmony (12pm & 2:30pm)
Perla Batalla Trio - Latina Jazz (12:30pm & 3pm)
West African Highlife Band - Afro Pop (1pm & 3:30pm)

The Kids Stage schedule is as follows:

Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009
World Drumming - with Jan Doney (12pm to 12:30pm)
Mi Esqualita Maya - Preschool & Children’s Performing Arts Program (1:30pm to 2pm)
Suspended Animation - Teen Rock Band (3pm to 3:30pm)

Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009
Spontaneous Combustion Improv Players - Youth Comedy & Skits (12pm to 12:30pm)
Story Time - with Adrienne Scott (1:30pm to 2pm)
Chico School of Rock - Kids Bands (3pm to 3:30pm)

For more information, please visit the Web site.

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Get in Involved in the Associated Students Environmental Affairs Council (EAC)

The Environmental Affairs Council was established to act as an advocate for the general health of the Earth’s physical and biological environment, and to raise and address specific issues associated with the environment.

Meetings will be held at alternating Wednesdays at 3pm in the Bell Memorial Union. If you know of students interested in serving on the council or who may want to learn more, tell them to come to an information session on Wed., Sept. 9 at 3pm in BMU 205.

Students interested in applying for a position on this council, or any other Associated Students Council or committee, see the Web site.

For more information contact Erin Van Peer.

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Free Tutoring

Students may sign up for free tutoring appointments in the Student Learning Center beginning on Wed., Sept. 2, at 9am. Appointments must be made in person. Tutoring will begin on Wed., Sept. 9.

Hours: Monday through Thursday 9am - 4:30pm and Friday 9am - 2:30pm.

Tutoring is offered for writing, math, sciences, foreign languages, and a variety of other academic subjects. All tutors are students recommended by faculty based on their knowledge and their commitment to helping others succeed. Tutors are trained to help students develop skills and strategies for effective learning.

Visit or call for more information:
Student Learning Center
Student Services Center, room 340
530-898-6839

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This Way to Sustainability Conference

We wanted to update you on a few things for our upcoming This Way to Sustainability Conference V being held November 5-8, 2009 on the CSU, Chico campus.

• We have several exciting Featured Speakers scheduled, including Howard Yana-Shapiro, Derrick Jensen, and Paul Watson. You can check them out at the Web site.
• We have an exciting lineup of over 100 speakers who will provide something for everyone. Check them out at the Web site.
• We have over 65 presentations and workshops planned and will provide an online schedule soon.
• Registration fees will be as low as $25.00 per person, students will be free.
• Online registration is scheduled to open Oct. 1, 2009.
• If you would like to become a conference volunteer please contact Deanna Dottai.

Stay tuned for more updates and conference information at the Web site and we hope to see you in November.

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First BIS Society Meeting, Sept. 3

The BIS Society will be having its first meeting on Sept 3 in Glenn 216. All students are welcome. The meeting agenda includes president election and semester planning. The BIS Society is a great way to get involved on campus and network with people in the industry. The meeting will begin at 6:30pm, so stop by.

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Third Floor Gallery Show and Reception

The BMU Third Floor Gallery presents New Works by Megan Moore (8/21-9/16). Megan’s prints and 3-D work center on the exploration of cells and organisms on a microscopic level. The art is beautiful and delicate and captures the subtle beauty of an often unseen part of nature.

A reception, complete with refreshments and a chance to meet and talk with Megan Moore, will be held this Wed., Sept. 2 from 5pm to 7pm in the gallery. Plan to join us. For more information, call Allison at 898-5489.

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Buy a Mac and Receive a Free iPod Touch

Time is running out - hurry in to the Associated Students Bookstore to buy a Mac for college and receive a free iPod Touch after mail-in rebate. Offer ends Sept. 8.

The value of a college education just got a lot more valuable.

For more information or to find a full list of Apple computer prices, call the computer department at (530) 898-4447.

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Upsilon Pi Epsilon Book Giveaway

Upsilon Pi Epsilon is offering a book giveaway - come to the first floor of O’Connell this week (Aug. 31 - Sept. 4) and check out our supply of technical books to give away. Donations are graciously accepted.

For more information, visit us at the Web site for contact information or to learn more about our organization.

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Chico Dance Theatre Auditions

There is another opportunity to audition for Chico Dance Theatre. The Department of Theatre Arts is holding auditions for Chico Dance Theatre’s 14th Annual Showcase. Earn units while dancing in CSU, Chico’s only performance-based dance class. Two review sessions will be held this week - Tues., Sept. 1 at 5:30pm and Thurs., Sept. 3 at 7:30pm. This is a chance to learn combinations if you did not attend the first session on Aug. 28, or to review the pieces with choreographers. Final auditions will be held Fri., Sept. 4 from 2pm to 5pm. All sessions will be held in Acker 204. All styles and skill levels needed.

For more information please contact Amanda Tempest, CDT Student Director of Publicity and Outreach at atempest@charter.net.

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Alice in Wonderland, Jr. is coming to CSU, Chico, Sept., 3

Chico Performances kicks off the 2009-2010 season with the wonderfully wacky world of Alice in Wonderland, Jr. at 7:30pm, Thurs., Sept. 3, 2009 in Laxson Auditorium.

Join Alice as she romps through Wonderland, chasing the White Rabbit, attending the Mad Hatter’s tea party, and playing “Simon Says” with the Queen of Hearts. This fast-paced stage adaptation of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr. features classic Disney songs “I’m Late” and “Zip A Dee Doo Dah.” Performed by members of the Blue Room Young Company, this family performance is not to be missed.

This special performance features performances by 40 young actors from the Blue Room Young Company. Perfect family entertainment.

Tickets costs are $12 Adult, $10 Senior, $8 Student/Child, and are available online at the Web site.

For more information, please visit the Web site.

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Upward Bound Fall Tutoring Positions

Upward Bound Projects, a federally funded TRiO program is a year round program for economically disadvantaged first generation high school students with academic potential who want to continue their education after high school.

Duties include the following:
o Tutor and advise program participants in all subjects
o Assist participants in achieving their career, social and academic goals
o Work closely with participants, high school staff, parents and Project staff
o Evaluate participant needs and monitor their progress
o Complete and maintain accurate records for each participant contact by deadline date
o Supervise and motivate participants towards a post-secondary education

Wages: $8.18/hr starting until probationary period is completed and up to $9.56/hr depending on promotional track. Accepting applications through Sept. 11, 2009.

Please email to obtain a complete job description or stop by the Upward Bound office for more complete job description and to pick up an application. Upward Bound is located at:

Upward Bound Projects
Student Services Center (SSC) 392
California State University, Chico
400 W. First Street
Chico, CA 95929-0712

Out of area applicants may call (530) 898-5181 to request an application.

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Business, IT, and SAP Career Fair, Sept. 23, 2009

You are invited to attend the Business, IT, and SAP Career Fair held at the BMU Auditorium on Sept. 23, 2009 from 10am to 3pm. Take advantage of this opportunity to form relationships with key recruiters prior to graduation. Come explore your opportunities in the private, public, and non-profit sectors. All majors are welcome.

To obtain a list of recruiters please visit the Web site. Many students prepare for the Career Fair by using use the web site prior to the event to review the companies that will be attending. During the event, we will help you locate the companies that you are interested in meeting.

Dress for success and look your best. Business attire always makes a great first impression. Remember to bring some resumes with you to make that lasting impression on the recruiters.

For more information regarding this event, please email mail@chicophichitheta.com. This event is proudly hosted by Phi Chi Theta, Delta Sigma Pi, and the CSU, Chico Career Center.

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Join AS Freshman Leadership Opportunity

Welcome to CSU, Chico - this is the information you have been anticipating about what’s in store with the Freshman Leadership Opportunity (FLO) program.

1. FLO information meetings will occur this week. It is mandatory that you attend just one of the information meetings in order to be considered for the FLO program. At that meeting you will receive the application and other supplemental information for the program. The date, times, and location for the information meetings will be as followed:

• Mon., Aug. 31 - Fri., Sept. 4 at 6:30pm in BMU 204 (Second floor of the Bell Memorial Union).

The purpose of these quick, informational meetings is to get everyone on board for the FLO selection process. This engaging selection and program information will help you decide if FLO is right for you and what else would be in store this next year.

If you have any further questions before the meetings - do not hesitate to contact me via e-mail or phone (530) 898-5701. Be sure to bring your friends to the meeting with you.

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AS Special Election, Sept. 30

The Associated Students is holding a special election on Wed., Sept. 30 to fill the position of commissioner of environmental affairs. The polls will be open from 8am to 5pm and all voting will take place online. Students can vote from any Internet connection.

The commissioner of environmental affairs is a voting member on the Government Affairs Committee, the chair of the Environmental Affairs Council and chair of the AS Sustainability Fund Allocation Committee, among other duties.

Application packets for the position are available now in Bell Memorial Union 203 and are due Wed., Sept. 9 at noon.

For more information contact Tara Harmon, by email or phone (530) 898-5701.

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Making Peace with Food and Body

Do you wish you could be free from food and weight obsession? Does it feel like you spend more time dieting, exercising, and worrying about the way you look than you spend on classes, friends, or family? Ever wonder what “normal” eating really looks like?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, Making Peace with Food and Body may be for you. This support group offered by the Counseling and Wellness Center is designed for students who are struggling with any food or body issues. Think you might have an eating disorder? Recovering from an eating disorder? Or just sick and tired of hating your body? Making Peace with Food and Body can help you find peace, begin healing, and embrace life.

The group meets Wednesdays from 3pm - 4:30pm. To join the group, stop by the Counseling and Wellness Center (Student Services Center 430) to schedule a meeting with the group leaders, Dr. Stephanie Chervinko and John Topel. Space is limited. Sign up today.

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The Association for Women in Business Fall 2009 BBQ, Sept. 3

The Association for Women in Business, AWiB, will host a Fall 2009 kick off BBQ on Sept. 3, 2009.

The BBQ will start at 6pm and will be located on the Free Speech Area.

All members of the CSU, Chico community are welcome to join the BBQ.

The BBQ will serve as a meet and greet for new and returning AWiB members.

AWiB provides many opportunities for members to be as marketable and valuable for future employers. We strive for educational excellence in professionalism and networking abilities.

For further information, contact:
Danielle Maglione, Public Relations
Csuc.awib.pr@gmail.com

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CORRECTION: Multicultural Welcome Receptions

You are invited to attend the following Multicultural Welcome Receptions as an opportunity to network, make friends and build alliances:

Pride Welcome Reception
Wed., Sept. 2 at 5pm
BMU 210

Asian Welcome Reception
Fri., Sept. 4 at 3:30pm
SSC 304

Veterans Welcome Reception
Wed., Sept. 9 at 3:30pm
Alumni Glen

Black Welcome Reception
Mon., Sept. 14 at 5pm
Cross-Cultural Leadership Center (MLIB 172)

Bienvenida Reception
Tues., Sept. 15 at 3:30pm
Kendall Hall Lawn

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

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News Release: CSU, Chico Associated Students Pledge Zero Waste

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 1, 2009
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4260
Trevor Prater, Public Relations Intern
The Institute for Sustainable Development
530-898-3333

CSU, Chico Associated Students Pledge Zero Waste

The Associated Students (AS) at California State University, Chico has made a formal commitment to become a Zero Waste organization by the year 2015. With this goal as their beacon, the AS will gradually reduce waste generated by the organization each year in order to achieve a waste diversion rate of 90 percent or better by 2015.

No other campus in the California State University system has made a commitment to Zero Waste. Already leaders of the sustainability movement in the CSU system, CSU, Chico’s Associated Students organization hopes to use this corporate goal as an example, encouraging the university and other CSU campuses to commit to a zero waste resolution as well. The University of California adopted a Zero Waste resolution in 2008, with their complete diversion goal aimed for 2020.

A waste characterization analysis of the Bell Memorial Union conducted April 15-17 showed a current diversion rate of 65 percent but also showed that the majority of waste generated had potential to be diverted through composting or recycling.

The complete news release is available online.

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News Release: Farm to School: Organic Vegetable Garden Supports Community

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 1, 2009
CONTACT: Kathleen McPartland
Tel: 530-898-4143
Trevor Prater, Public Relations Intern,
The Institute for Sustainable Development
530-898-3333

Farm to School: Organic Vegetable Garden Supports Community

The Organic Vegetable Project at California State University, Chico has increased production to accommodate students at CSU, Chico as well as local schools in partnership with the program. The Organic Vegetable Project (OVP), initiated in 2007, has expanded their garden area to over four times its original size in the last two years.

Currently farming two acres of land, the OVP has been allotted up to 10 acres at the CSU, Chico farm by the College of Agriculture. With their recent expansion in production the OVP hopes to attract more funding, volunteers and interest in the program to grow more organic produce on the land made available to them.

The OVP is committed to growing healthy and nutritious organic produce using small-scale agricultural techniques. “We grow the majority of our food for Chico State and local schools,” said Katie Fugnetti, field manager for the Organic Vegetable Project. “With the farm-to-schools approach we can teach the benefits of small-scale organic farming to students and provide nutritious and wholesome foods to them.”

The complete news release is available online.

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