CSU, Chico News

President Manuel Esteban, California State University, Chico, announced university action in response to the recent tragic death of student Adrian Heideman. Full Story

The flag was lowered on Friday, October 13, on the California State University, Chico campus in honor of Adrian D. Heideman. Heideman, a student and a pledge of Pi Kappa Phi, died on October 7, 2000. Full Story

On Thursday, October 19, a reception will kick off a campaign to raise funds for an endowment in the name of Professor Charles M. Price. All Chico alumni and others interested in supporting the effort are welcome to attend. The reception will take place at the California Chamber of Commerce offices in Sacramento, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Full Story

California State University, Chico, Center for Regional and Continuing Education in conjunction with the Internal Revenue Service (Northern California District) and the California Franchise Tax Board present the 2000 Tax Practitioners' Institute. The Institute will be held November 8-10 at CSU, Chico. Tuition for the 2000 Tax Practitioners' Institute is $350, which includes lunch and workshop materials ($330 if paid by November 2). Full Story

California State University, Chico's Leadership Education and Development program (LEAD) offers a variety of tools and services to improve leadership effectiveness and prepare students for their role in society. Full Story

A reception will be held on October 14 to kick off fundraising efforts for the remodeling of Colusa Hall on the campus of California State University, Chico. Colusa will house the new Janet Turner Print Collection and Gallery. Both the president of the university, Manuel A. Esteban, and Chico mayor Steve Bertagna will welcome alumni and the community to meet the artists and preview Colusa Hall. This event will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. in Colusa Hall. Full Story

California State University, Chico will unveil two plaques commemorating veterans Saturday, Oct. 14, at 9 a.m. in front of Kendall Hall. Full Story

On Friday, October 13, 2000, and Friday, October 27, 2000, the Center for Economic Development (CED) at California State University, Chico, will be hosting a Basic Environmental Impact Assessment Workshop. The workshop will be held at the Chico Municipal Center, 411 Main Street, Chico, Calif., on October 13, 2000, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and at the Redwood Region Economic Development Commission, 520 E Street, Eureka, Calif., on October 27, 2000, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Full Story

Based upon information known to the university at this time regarding the death of 18-year-old freshman Adrian D. Heideman, a student pledged to the Chico chapter of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity, President Manuel A. Esteban, California State University, Chico, has ordered an immediate suspension of university recognition of the fraternity. The suspension of Pi Kappa Phi will be in place until concurrent investigations by the Chico Police Department, the university and the fraternity's national headquarters are completed. Full Story

A memorial service to honor the life of Adrian Derek Heideman, is being planned by friends for 7 p.m., Wednesday, October 11, 2000, at Laxson Auditorium on the California State University, Chico campus. Full Story