News Release Archive for Fall 2002
September 10th, 2002
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Joe Wills
530-898-4143
University Brings Two Distinguished New Department Chairs to Campus
The Departments of History and Art and Art History have newly hired chairs, both of whom come to California State University, Chico with distinguished achievements in their fields. Full Story
September 9th, 2002
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Kathleen McPartland
530-898-4260
Georgia Fox, Deparment of Anthropology
530-898-5583
New Life for Maidu Exhibit at the Oroville Visitors Center
The Museum of Anthropology and Department of Anthropology, California State University, Chico, is working in conjunction with the California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) to revitalize an existing natural history diorama featuring traditional Maidu life. Full Story
September 6th, 2002
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Kathleen McPartland
530-898-4260
Writer's Voice Series Features Award-Winning Poet Lynne Knight
The Writer's Voice, California State University, Chico, will feature poet Lynne Knight as its first reader in the fall series on Thursday, September 12, 7:30 p.m., University Center. Full Story
September 6th, 2002
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Joe Wills
530-898-4143
Jean Nelson, College of Agriculture
530-898- 4147
College of Agriculture Golf Tournament Raises Close to $45,000
A $10,000 gift from Wittmeier Ford and the Ford Motor Company to the CSU, Chico College of Agriculture's seventh annual fund-raising golf tournament has pushed proceeds near $45,000. Full Story
September 4th, 2002
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Kathleen McPartland
530-898-4260
Mark Stemen, Environmental Studies
530-898-5428
Visiting Environmentalist Will Speak on Environmental Design
David Orr, chair of the Environmental Studies Program at Oberlin College, will visit California State University, Chico, on Sept. 12 and 13 to deliver the Jack Rawlins Environmental Literacy Lecture. Orr's talks will cover the emerging field of ecological design and its implications for education. Full Story
September 1st, 2002
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Kathleen McPartland
530-898-4260
Julie Scaife, newsletter editor, Golden Key
530-892-1562
Golden Key Honour Society Receives Award at International Convention
Five of California State University, Chico's Golden Key Honour Society executives attended the August international convention in Atlanta, Georgia, where the chapter received the "Most Improved Chapter Award." Full Story
August 28th, 2002
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Kathleen McPartland
530-898-4260
Frank Li, English
530-898-5240
Linguists Receive Grant to Research Endangered Chinese
Endangered Chinese is the focus of a National Science Foundation grant received by Frank (Fengxiang) Li and Graham Thurgood, linguists in the Department of English, California State University, Chico. Full Story
August 28th, 2002
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Joe Wills
530-898-4143
Chancellor Signs Off on New Collaborative Major in Modern Jewish Studies
Chancellor Charles Reed signed off on a modern Jewish studies major two weeks ago that has been seven years in the making. The new B.A. will be offered collaboratively by California State University, Chico, San Diego State University and San Francisco State University. Full Story
August 26th, 2002
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Joe Wills
530-898-4143
Survey Shows Promising Trend Toward Reduced Alcohol, Drug Use
Survey results from spring 2002 suggest a trend toward less use of alcohol and drugs by students at California State University, Chico, which could be attributable to a comprehensive anti-abuse campaign on campus. Full Story
August 23rd, 2002
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Joe Wills
530-898-4143
President Esteban to Step Down at End of 2002-2003 Academic Year
California State University, Chico President Manuel A. Esteban announced Thursday, Aug. 22, during his annual fall Convocation address that he will step down at the end of the 2002-2003 academic year. Full Story
