Inauguration Events Highlight 2005 Founders Week
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July 4, 2005
Joe Wills
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Inauguration Events Highlight 2005 Founders Week
California State University, Chico’s president, Paul J. Zingg, has the spotlight for the University’s 12th Founders Week, as his inauguration and other inaugural events are a focus for the annual campus celebration. The inauguration, featuring an address by Zingg and other festivities, will take place Monday, April 18, at 10 AM in Laxson Auditorium. Three other inaugural events-two panel discussions and a campus barbecue-will be held later in the week.
Among the other featured events for the 2005 Founders Week, April 16-24, are the Outstanding Professor Lecture by religious studies professor Sarah Pike, the Associated Students’ Eco-Fest and Conversations on Diversity featuring Father Greg Boyle, well-known founder of Homeboy Industries.
Other activities include Wildcat baseball and softball, theatre, choral music, jazz and award presentations for CSU, Chico students, faculty, staff and alumni.
Founders Week-focusing each year on CSU, Chico’s heritage and achievements-has its roots in the early part of the 20th century. On March 5, 1909, Charter Day was first set aside to remember the school’s earliest days and, in particular, memorialize John Bidwell and deceased faculty and staff. A highlight of the first Charter Day was the donation by John Bidwell’s wife, Annie, of two acres of land between the school and Big Chico Creek. Founders Week carries forward the tradition of honoring the school’s rich past during the spring, when many outstanding annual campus events take place.
As part of the inauguration festivities, President Zingg will take part in two panel discussions. The Chico-area Native American Experience: Past, Present and Future will take place Wednesday, April 20, at 7:30 PM in Harlen Adams Theatre (PAC 144). Panelists will be Lisa Emmerich, history department; Greg White, anthropology department; Arlene Ward, alumna and cultural coordinator of the Mechoopda Tribal Council; and Steve Santos, chairman of the Mechoopda Tribal Council. Antoinette Martinez, anthropology department, will be moderator.
The second panel discussion, Learning and Service in the University of the 21st Century, will be Thursday, April 21, at 7:30 PM in Ruth Rowland-Taylor Hall (PAC 134), Elaine Ikeda, executive director, California Campus Compact, is a featured speaker. Panelists will be Andrew Flescher, religious studies department and director of the Center for Applied Professional Ethics (CAPE); Deanna Berg, director of the Community Action Volunteers in Education (CAVE); and Ken Steidly, alumnus and program manager of Do-It Leisure.
To cap the inaugural celebration, a campuswide barbecue will be held Friday, April 22, at 11:30 AM in the Free Speech Area. Along with Pike’s Outstanding Professor Award address Thursday, April 21, at 3 PM in Ruth Rowland Taylor Hall (PAC 134), the University has a reception Tuesday, April 19, at 4 PM in the Albert E. Warrens Reception Center in honor of the Outstanding Faculty Service Award recipient, chemistry professor Jim Postma.
Eight alumni members will be honored at the annual Distinguished Alumni Award Dinner, held Friday, April 22, at 6:30 PM in the BMU Auditorium.
A schedule of Founders Week events follows, and is also available at the Web site. For ticket information about any Founders Week events, contact the University Box Office at 898-6333.
Founders Week California State University, Chico
April 16-April 24, 2005
Saturday Softball Doubleheader - Univ. Softball Field - 11 AM
April 16 CSU, Chico vs. UC San Diego
Jazz X-Press from the Funky Side - Harlen Adams Theatre - 7:30 PM
Fusion lights up this evening. This mix of jazz and rock features student composers, so get ready for a funkier Jazz X-Press - concentrated horns doing funk, rock and pop that is reminiscent of Tower of Power, Spiro Gyra, and Blood, Sweat and Tears.
Monday President’s Inauguration - Laxson Auditorium - 10 AM
April 18 The campus and community are invited to celebrate President Paul Zingg’s inauguration at a ceremony highlighted by music and remarks by President Zingg and special guests. We invite you to share in this joyous occasion.
Tuesday Campus History Tour - Kendall Hall Lawn - 10 AM
April 19 CSU, Chico’s rich past will be highlighted at different locations on campus. The different eras of the school’s 118-year history will be illustrated by campus landmarks and colorful stories.
Campus Arboretum Tour - Kendall Hall Lawn - 11 AM
Campus trees and plants are the subject for this tour. CSU, Chico was designated as an arboretum in 1982 in recognition of the superb collection of woody plants.
College of Natural Sciences Poster Session - BMU Auditorium - 3 PM
The College of Natural Sciences faculty and students will present original research tothe College, the University and the community from 1-3 p.m. with a reception and awards ceremony at 3 PM. General public and class visits are also available 9-11 AM.
Outstanding Faculty Service Award - Albert E. Warrens Reception Center - 4 PM
The Outstanding Faculty Service Award is given annually to a CSU, Chico faculty member for his or her service to students, the campus community, or the community at large. This year’s honoree is chemistry professor Jim Postma.
Wednesday Conversations on Diversity: Father Greg Boyle - Harlan Adams Theatre (PAC 144)- Noon-1 PM
April 20 “Gangs: A Growing Presence in Our Community” Father Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, is an internationally recognized expert in the field of community activism, gang intervention strategies and economic development in neighborhoods of high poverty. Conversations on Diversity is a long-running CSU, Chico series sponsored by the Center for Multicultural and Gender Studies and Building Bridges.
16th Annual University Awards Reception - BMU Auditorium - 3-5 PM
The reception will honor student leaders and contributors to student life. Honorees are nominated on the basis of outstanding performance in such categories as academics, leadership and community service. Award recipients are nominated by faculty, coaches, deans and peers.
Panel: Chico-area Native American Experience - Harlen Adams Theatre - 7:30 PM Past, Present and Future Panelists Lisa Emmerich, history; Greg White, anthropology; Arlene Ward, alumna and cultural coordinator of the Mechoopda Tribal Council; and Steve Santos, chairman of the Mechoopda Tribal Council, will discuss the Native American experience in the Chico area. Antoinette Martinez, anthropology, will be moderator.
Thursday 33rd Annual Staff Awards Luncheon - BMU Auditorium - 11:30 AM-2 PM
April 21 The Staff Awards Luncheon recognizes the staff of CSU, Chico. Staff members are honored for length of service to the University and for contributions to a safe workplace. Those who have retired in the last year will also be recognized. The culmination of the awards luncheon will be presentation of the Staff Employee of the Year.
John Muir’s Birthday Celebration - BMU 303 - Noon-2 PM
Celebrate John Muir’s birthday with the Environmental Action and Resource Center. Cake cutting will take place in the Butte Quad outside of Butt
Outstanding Professor Award and Presentation - PAC 134 - 3 PM
“Captured by Darkness: Teenagers in the American Imagination”
Outstanding Professor is the highest honor awarded to faculty at CSU, Chico. The Faculty Recognition and Support Committee recommends the recipient from a pool of high-achieving faculty nominated by colleagues. This year’s honoree is religious studies professor Sarah Pike. A reception will follow in the PAC Courtyard.
John Muirs Birthday: Cake in courtyard outside of Butte Hall. Following at 12:30 PM, movie showing of “For Earth’s Sake: The Life and Times of David Brower.” John Muir’s legacy was followed by David Brower, the Sierra Club’s first executive director. This film offers a unique portrait of one of America’s most influential conservationists.
Panel Discussion - PAC 134 - 7:30 PM
Learning and Service in the University of the 21st Century
President Paul Zingg will moderate. Elaine Ikeda, executive director, California Campus Compact, will speak. Panelists include Andrew Flescher, religious studies, director of the Center for Applied Professional Ethics (CAPE), and Deanna Berg, director of the Community Action Volunteers in Education (CAVE).
Donna Stone Breed Memorial One Acts - Wismer Theatre - 7:30 PM
Advanced directing students are given the opportunity to run the whole show-from selecting the play to calling the auditions to designing the scenery, costumes, and lighting and finally directing the action on stage.
Friday, April 22 Campus Barbecue - Free Speech Area - 11:30 AM-1:30 PM
The campus community-faculty, staff, and students-will celebrate President Zingg’s inaugural week with a free barbeque. Good food, games, music and more.
Baseball - Nettleton Stadium - 6 PM
CSU, Chico vs. CSU, Stanislaus
2005 Distinguished Alumni Awards - BMU Auditorium - 6:30 PM
President Paul Zingg will host the 12th annual dinner sponsored by the CSU, Chico Alumni Association. This invitation-only event honors eight distinguished alumni from CSU, Chico. The alumni are visiting tonight from throughout the nation.
Donna Stone Breed Memorial One Acts - Wismer Theatre - 7:30 PM
Saturday Eco-Fest - Kendall Hall Lawn - Noon-6 PM
April 23 Eco-Fest is a free festival that promotes environmentalism and social awareness. Music accompanies informational booths focusing on environmental awareness, as well as environmentally friendly vendors.
Baseball Doubleheader - Nettleton Stadium - Noon
CSU, Chico vs. CSU, Stanislaus
Donna Stone Breed Memorial One Acts - Wismer Theatre - 7:30 PM
Sunny Side Up - Harlen Adams Theatre - 7:30 PM
Swing with a delightfully refined musical romp through choral miniatures, gems and silly love songs. Performed by the A Cappella Choir and Chamber Singers, under the direction of Jeffrey Gemmell.
Sunday Greek Week Community Challenge - University Stadium - 11 AM April 24
Join 45 teams from fraternities, sororities, businesses, youth groups and churches for a day of games and activities in a benefit for the Boys and Girls Club of the North Valley.
Donna Stone Breed Memorial One Acts - Wismer Theatre - 2 PM
Ongoing Events
By Design: Buy Bonds! - Janet Turner Print Museum - through April 27
Lithograph posters from the l940s highlight World War II patriotism and are counterbalanced by contemporary artists’ images of the effect of war. Several of the larger posters are by Norman Rockwell and have never been exhibited before.
The City and Other Suites - Humanities Center Gallery - through May 26
Digital photographs by Tom Patton, chair of art and art history, and collagraphs and monoprints by Nancy Scott Patton.
Moving Mountains: A Cultural Journey of the Hmong of Butte County - Museum of Anthropology - through July 23
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