Society of Professional Journalists Meets Sept. 16

Are you a journalism major/minor, or perhaps just interested in the art of writing? Come check out the Society of Professional Journalists, a club which will bring you a host of entertaining guest speakers, workshops, fun events and free food.

Wed., Sept. 16
5:30pm in Tehama 117

Contact Megan McCourt for more information.

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On-Campus Resume Printing

Have your resume look its best for prospective employers by printing it on special paper at the copy center on the second floor of Meriam Library. The Rapid Graphics Copy/Print Center can help you make a positive impression at the upcoming career fairs.

Open Monday through Thursday, 7:45am - 7pm, Friday 7:45am - 4:30pm, and Sunday 2pm - 6pm. For information call, 898-4499.

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AES Presents 'Queen - The Making of 'A Night At The Opera,' Sept. 17

Audio Engineering Society Presents:
Queen - The Making of ‘A Night At The Opera’

Thurs., Sept. 17, 2009
7:30pm - PAC 204

This Thursday night we will be spending an evening listening to Queen’s groundbreaking album, ‘A Night At The Opera’ on our great sounding ADAM Studio Monitors. The album, full of innovative production and songwriting, is a reference for many engineers. Once we are done giving a critical listen to the album we will be showing the DVD ‘Classic Albums: The Making of A Night At The Opera’ for anyone who wants to learn the secrets, methods, and stories behind the album.

More information is available at our Web site.

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Anti-Human Trafficking Group Meets

STOP (Stop Trafficking of Persons), CSU, Chico’s anti-human trafficking group will hold its first meeting on Wed., Sept. 16, at 4pm in Common Grounds (BMU basement). Come help us work on our exciting agenda of activities for this year. Contact us via our Web site is or email us if you want to be on our mailing list. Everyone welcome.

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Kick Off for 2009-10 Community Book in Common

Thurs., Sept. 17 at 6:30pm
Chico City Plaza

Join Chico’s Mayor Ann Schwab and Supervisor Maureen Kirk as they proclaim support for the Community Book in Common, “The Soloist” by Steve Lopez; enjoy music from the book by a local musician; and hear excerpts from the book.

Contact Brooks Thorlaksson, Associate Dean, College of Humanities and Fine Arts, for more information at x5352; bthorlaksson@csuchico.edu.

More information on Community Book in Common events is available online.

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North State Symphony Kicks Off Season with Icons Concert

Sat., Sept. 26 at 7:30pm
Cascade Theatre, Redding
Pre-concert talk at 6:30pm

Sun., Sept. 27 at 2pm
Laxson Auditorium, Chico
Pre-concert talk at 1pm in Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall

An American legend, Edward “Duke” Ellington, face-to-face with the classical standard of excellence, Beethoven and the famous Fifth — one of the many pieces mentioned in this year’s Book in Common, “The Soloist.” This collaboration with Jazz X-Press and the NSS starts off a rousing season of extraordinary classical music.

Redding Tickets: Cascade Theatre Box Office, 243-8877
Chico Tickets: University Box Office, x6333

More information is available on the Web site.

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"Trailer Park" Musical Staged Sept. 30 - Oct. 4

What does adultery, strippers, murderous ex-boyfriends, Costco, the Ice Capades, spray cheese, and road kill have in common? They are all part of the outrageously raunchy and hilarious Great American Trailer Park Musical, staged Sept. 30 through Oct. 4 at CSU, Chico’s Wismer Theatre.

Complete with a trashy Greek chorus of trailer park divas, “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” shines a spotlight on Armadillo Acres, Florida’s most exclusive mobile home community, where having your baby kidnapped isn’t half as tragic as getting a bad perm. Everything is hunky-dory down south until a hot young stripper on the run comes between the trailer park’s agoraphobic-housewife and tollbooth-collector-husband.

Filled with white trash truisms and low-rent good fun, “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” is one red-neck comedy you won’t want to miss. For tickets call the University Box Office, 898-6333. Seating is limited.

Presented by CSU, Chico’s School of the Arts. Rated “M” for mature language and content. More information is available online.

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Fundraiser for The Turner, Oct. 10

Tall Tales & True Stories: An Evening of Armchair Travel with Ron Sanford

Sat., Oct. 10 at 7pm
Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall

World-renowned artist Ron Sanford presents a special evening of stunning photography that takes you into the wild. This camp night features Sierra Nevada beer, an eclectic selection of camp cuisine and decorations that transform the recital hall into a wonderful outdoor setting. Be sure to wear a back woods costume to enhance the fun. This event is underwritten by Sierra Nevada Brewery and features a raffle for a weekend in a Sea Ranch home. All proceeds benefit The Turner Museum. Tickets are $25, available after Sept. 1 at Vagabond Rose, Made in Chico, or The Turner Museum, located at its new home in Meriam Library.

More information: Catherine Sullivan, Turner Curator, 898-4476.

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Taste-Testing TODAY < Numi Organic Tea

Have you ever tasted Numi Organic Teas? If not, here is the perfect opportunity. Numi Organic Tea will be offering free taste-testing tomorrow, Tues., Sept. 15 from 11am - 2pm, on the Associated Students Bookstore¹s Patio. Stop by to get your taste of The Purest Tea on the Planet.

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Radical Reels Film Tour 09

Mon., Sept. 21
7pm
BMU Auditorium

The wildest adventure films from across the globe. Watch base jumping, mountain biking, backcountry skiing, rock climbing, kayaking, and more.

Presale: $6 Students $8 General - At the Door: $8 Students $10 General
Tickets available at the Adventure Outings front desk in the WREC (530) 898-4011 or at the University Box Office (530) 898-6333.

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News Release: Long-standing Rawlins Merit Award Honors High-achieving Students

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 11, 2009
CONTACT: Joe Wills
Tel: 530-898-4143

Long-standing Rawlins Merit Award Honors High-achieving Students

Twenty-one California State University, Chico students with multiple achievements in the classroom and community will be honored Thursday, Sept. 17, at the 28th annual Rawlins Merit Award Reception at 4 p.m. on the Kendall Hall lawn.

The prestigious awards are named in honor of Lt. Robert Merton Rawlins, who died piloting a B-29 over Tokyo Bay during World War II. Wishing to leave a legacy in the name of her son, Mrs. Fern Rawlins established in 1981 the Lieutenant Robert Merton Rawlins Merit Award endowment.

Including this year’s awards, more than $1 million in scholarships have gone to 868 CSU, Chico students. Each award-winner receives $2,000.

The complete news release is available online.

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Free Art Classes for Children and Adults at the Chico World Music Festival

The Chico Art Center invites you to come enjoy free art classes for children and adults at the Chico World Music Festival, Sat., Sept. 19 and Sun., Sept. 20.

The schedule of free art classes is as follows:

Sat., Sept. 19:

Making personalized paper beads using fabric and rubbing stamps (for kids)
11:30am to 12:30pm - Erin Wells

Making personalized paper beads using fabric and rubbing stamps (for adults)
12:30pm to 1:30pm - Erin Wells

Creating puzzles (for kids)
2pm to 3pm - Ben Saturen

Creating puzzles (for adults)
3pm to 4pm - Ben Saturen

Sun., Sept. 20:

Watercolor resist with oil pastel (for kids)
11:30am to 12:30pm - Kari Zigan

Watercolor resist with oil pastel (for adults)
12:30pm to 1:30pm - Kari Zigan

Creating with clay (for kids)
2pm to 3pm - Dave Owen

Creating with clay (for adults)
3pm to 4pm - Dave Owen

For more information, please visit the Web site.

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Come and Enjoy Free Crafts for Kids at the Chico World Music Festival!

The Museum of Anthropology will be hosting a free “Crafts for Kids” booth under the magnolia tree in front of Laxson Auditorium during the 16th annual Chico World Music Festival on Sat., Sept. 19 and Sunday, Sept. 20 on the CSU, Chico campus. Kids will have fun and be entertained at craft stations like “Peoples of the World,” “Dinosaurs, Reptiles and Birds, Oh My!,” and “Ancient Cultures: Egypt and Greece.” Other free daytime activities run from 11am to 4pm on both days and include live music, student art displays, art classes and crafts for kids.

Please join us at the Chico World Music Festival Sept. 19 and 20.

For more information, please visit the Web site.

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Humanities Center Gallery: Debra Koppman and Sue Richardson, Sept. 30 - Nov. 19; Reception, Sept. 30

Sept. 30 - Oct. 29, 2009
Trinity 100
I Saw the Strangest Things
Debra Koppman

Sept. 30 - Nov. 19, 2009
Trinity Hallway
Once Upon a Time
Sue Richardson

Reception for both: Wed., Sept. 30, 5pm - 7pm (Koppman talks at 6pm)

Humanities Center Gallery, M-F 8-5 (closed Oct. 15, Nov. 2, 11, 25-27), 898-4642.

Debra Koppman has a master’s in studio art from UC Berkeley and a doctor of arts in aesthetics and art criticism from New York University. For years, she served as the previews editor for Artweek. “I have been inspired by the folk arts of many cultures of North and South America, Africa, and Asia … for several years I have been making things almost exclusively out of recycled materials,” writes Koppman.

Sue Richardson served as assistant curator for the Janet Turner Fine Art Print Gallery from 1987 until 2002. She has studied with James C. House and Richard Lieberman in Philadelphia; in Chico, with Patricia Babcock, Marion Epting, Paul Feldhaus, Chris Ficken, P.J. Garbutt-Murray, Grace Hertlein, Frank Turdici, and Janet Turner. This exhibition is a retrospective of Richardson’s printmaking—etchings and linocuts—from 1984 to 1991. It includes 22 “suites,” each a “short, modern fairy tale with pictures and text for all ages.”

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ESL Resource Center Now Open

ESL Resource Center is now open, providing free tutoring service for non-native speakers of English who seek to improve their spoken and written English proficiency. Come and see us if you need assistance with any of the following:

Writing
Grammar
Reading Comprehension
Oral Presentation Prep
Pronunciation/Intonation

No reservation is required. We are located in 104 SSKU Hall. Opening hours are 11am - 4pm daily. Call Frank Li at 898-5448 if you need further information.

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Watershed Literary Magazine Seeks Poetry, Fiction, Art

Are you a writer, poet, artist, or photographer who would like to be published?

Watershed, CSU, Chico’s literary magazine, invites students, faculty, staff, and community members to submit their original and unpublished works for possible publication in its fall 2009 issue.

Submit poetry, short fiction, creative nonfiction, cartoons/comic strips, black and white photography, line drawings, or Illustrations.

Include with submission—
1. A cover letter with your name, e-mail, phone number, and a brief biographical statement
2. A self-addressed stamped envelope if you would like your manuscript returned

Please do not put your name on the pages of your manuscript. The deadline is Friday, Oct. 2, 2009.

Send or deliver submissions to:
Watershed
California State University, Chico
Department of English - Taylor Hall 209
Chico, CA 95929-0830

For more information, contact Casey Huff at 898-5983.

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CSU Cycling Team

Cycling Team Meeting this Tuesday at 9pm in THMA 106.

Cycling Team Meetings every Tuesday night at 9pm in Tehama 106. We will discuss Mountain Bike Season Fall 2009 and Road Cycling Spring 2010. Please send an e-mail for more information or check out our website.

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CAVE Tutorial Program

Do you need a few units? Do you need to build your resume? Do you need something fun to do after class?

The CAVE Tutorial Program is offering you a chance to do all of those things. CAVE is seeking volunteers for our free tutoring service to K-12 students from the community. You will gain teaching experience, boost your resume, meet new and interesting people, and even receive up to two university credits.

If you’re interested, please visit the Community Action Volunteers in Education (CAVE) office in BMU 309 to pick up an application or visit our web site. For questions please call (530) 898-5817.

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Proud Night for CSU, Chico Geology - Eldridge Moores

Wed., Sept. 16
4pm
Physical Science Building room 202

The Association of Geological and Environmental Students (AGES) and the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences is pleased to present a seminar by Dr. Eldridge Moores “From Crown King to Beijing - an Extraordinary Geo-journey.”

Dr. Moores is one of the biggest names in geology and his impressive career has included president of the Geological Society of America (GSA) 1996, editor of Geology from 1982-87, numerous publications, being on the ground floor of plate tectonics and so much more. This is one talk not to be missed by anyone interested in the science realm. Hope to see you there.

Collin R Stephens, AGES President

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University Film Series: DARIUS GOES WEST, part of Disability Awareness Month, Oct. 6

University Film Series
Tuesdays at 7:30pm
Ayres 106 (Little Theatre)
$3 donation appreciated

OCT. 6
Darius Goes West
2007, U.S.A., 92 min.
Directed by Logan Smalley
Part of Disability Awareness Month
Sponsored by the Departments of Education and Professional Studies in Education

This documentary is about Darius Weems, a teenager with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, who, because of his disease, had never left his hometown of Athens, GA. In summer 2005, with the help of eleven young friends, 15-year-old Darius set off on a road trip across the U.S. with the ultimate goal of reaching Los Angeles in the hopes of appearing on MTV’s show “Pimp My Ride.” They traveled in an RV and tested wheelchair accessibility during the course of their trip. The film won 24 awards in 2007.

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Become a Member of the Environmental Affairs Council

You’re invited! Come to an informational meeting tomorrow afternoon about how you can become involved in the Environmental Affairs Council. We will be meeting in BMU 204 at 3pm TOMORROW, Sept. 16.

Get 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.

Students interests in applying for a position on this council or any other Associated Students Council or committee can follow the link.

For more information contact Erin Van Peer via e-mail.

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E-ARC Event, Sept. 17

Free film: “Addicted to Plastic” Thursday, Sept 17, at 7:30pm in Ayers 120.

The film and forum will address issues concerning: plastics over-use; pollution; manufacturing plastics: the trivial v. the essential; reserving petroleum and natural gas for essentials plastics; and hanging habits/behaviors. The Chico Film and Solutions Series is presented by E-ARC and Free Will Productions.

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

You are invited to attend the Business, IT, and SAP Career Fair held at the BMU Auditorium on September 23, 2009 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. 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. The career fair is open to all majors.

To obtain a list of recruiters please visit the Web site. Many students prepare for the Career Fair by using 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 résumés with you to make that lasting impression on the recruiters.

For more information regarding this event, please email us.

Please come join us and set yourself up for success.

Thanks,
Phi Chi Theta, Delta Sigma Pi, and the Chico State Career Center.

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Chico for Animal Rights (C-FAR) Meeting, Sept. 16

Chico for Animal Rights (C-FAR) Meeting, Sept. 16
Wed., Sept. 16
6pm
Location: BMU 209

Like animals? Want to save the environment? Are you a vegetarian/vegan? Want to get involved in the community?

If you said Yes to any of these questions, come check out C-FAR. Chico for Animal Rights (C-FAR) is a Chico State-based animal rights club established in fall 2007. Our mission is to inform students and our community of the abuse that thousands of animals undergo on a daily basis. Our goal is to stop current inhumane treatment of animals and to prevent any future cases by volunteering and taking part in the community.

Come meet some new people; find out about C-FAR. Questions? Contact us via e-mail.

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Join Chico Performances in Welcoming Global Guitarist Jesse Cook in Laxson, Oct. 6

Chico Performances presents global guitarist and virtuoso Jesse Cook, performing on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. in Laxson Auditorium.

A performance by Jesse Cook and his talented band of musicians is a mixed bag. Is it an evening of fabulous flamenco — or an evening of Latin fusion sounds? Playing everything from the Beatles to Jobin, Cook blends African percussion, Cajun accordion, classical cello, and pop vocals into an evening of upbeat, richly layered music with a contemporary global sound.

Tickets are $23 Premium, $18 Adult, $16 Senior, and $14 Student/Child.

For more information, please visit the Web site.

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FREE Art Classes at the Chico World Music Festival, Sept. 19 and 20

The Chico Art Center invites you to come enjoy FREE art classes for children and adults at the Chico World Music Festival THIS Saturday, Sept. 19 and Sunday, Sept. 20.

The schedule of FREE art classes is as follows:

Saturday, Sept. 19:

Making personalized paper beads using fabric and rubbing stamps (for kids)
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Erin Wells

Making personalized paper beads using fabric and rubbing stamps (for adults)
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Erin Wells

Creating puzzles (for kids)
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Ben Saturen

Creating puzzles (for adults)
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Ben Saturen

Sunday, Sept. 20:

Watercolor resist with oil pastel (for kids)
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Kari Zigan

Watercolor resist with oil pastel (for adults)
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Kari Zigan

Creating with clay (for kids)
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Dave Owen

Creating with clay (for adults)
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Dave Owen

For more information, please visit the Web site.

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Presenting Van Cliburn Piano Competition Gold Medal Winner, Oct. 1

Join Chico Performances in welcoming Haochen Zhang, the Gold Medal winner of the 13th International Van Cliburn Piano Competition. The Van Cliburn Gold Medal Winner is scheduled to perform on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 at 7:30 p.m in Laxson Auditorium.

One of the highest honors in an artist’s career is to receive the Gold Medal for the renowned Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Drawing pianists from around the world to the most prestigious piano gathering in the United States, the Van Cliburn award has launched careers into the upper echelon of classical performance. We are very pleased to host the 2009 Gold Medal Winner for this special solo recital.

Tickets to this performance are $23 Premium, $18 Adult, $16 Senior, $14 Student/Child.

For more information to this performance and tickets, please visit the Web site or call 898-6333.

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Upward Bound Task Team Supervisor Internships Available for Summer 2010

Task Team Supervisor Internship Opportunities Available with Upward Bound Projects for the 2010 Summer

The Upward Bound Projects, a Federally Funded TRiO Program, is a year-round program for motivated students with academic potential who want to continue their education after high school.

Duties include the following:
- Knowledge of and ability to direct and motivate non-traditional high
school students.
- Demonstration of organization and mentoring skills.
- Ability to supervise adolescents and to assure their safety and
well-being.
- Ability to implement the specific goals of the project as assigned.
- Participant instruction and monitoring.
- Compliance with the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and other applicable
regulations particularly in the area of safe work practices.
- Student advisement; requisite paperwork and final report.
- Hours are 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday, June 14 through July
29, 2010.

WAGES: $815 Stipend and six internship units.

Please send an email to obtain a complete job description or stop by the office.

Applications can be obtained from the Upward Bound Office located in Student Services Center, Room 392, CSU, Chico, Chico CA 95929-0712. Out of area applicants may call (530) 898-5181 to request an application.

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Chico Performances presents Internationally-renowned Van Cliburn Piano Competition Gold Medal Winner! 10/1

Join Chico Performances in welcoming Haochen Zhang, the Gold Medal winner of the 13th International Van Cliburn Piano Competition. The Van Cliburn Gold Medal Winner is scheduled to perform on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 at 7:30 p.m in Laxson Auditorium.

One of the highest honors in an artist’s career is to receive the Gold Medal for the renowned Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Drawing pianists from around the world to the most prestigious piano gathering in the United States, the Van Cliburn award has launched careers into the upper echelon of classical performance. We are very pleased to host the 2009 Gold Medal Winner for this special solo recital.

Tickets to this performance are $23 Premium, $18 Adult, $16 Senior, $14 Student/Child.

For more information to this performance and tickets please visit www.chicoperformances.com or call 898-6333.

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