CSU, Chico News

Katy Rea, a senior majoring in resort and lodging management, California State University, Chico, was awarded the California Scholarship by Tourism Cares for Tomorrow, a national organization. Full Story

California State University, Chico's 116th Commencement will feature two commencement ceremonies for the class of 2006, one on Saturday, May 20, and one on Sunday, May 21. In addition, several colleges and programs will hold receptions and special ceremonies. Full Story

For an unprecedented 10th consecutive year, California State University, Chico civil engineering students have earned a berth at the National Steel Bridge Competition. Full Story

Sandra Parsons, rehabilitation supervisor for the state Department of Rehabilitation in Chico, has been named director of Disability Support Services for California State University, Chico. Full Story

Narain G. Hingorani, PhD, DSc, Visiting Research Professor at California State University, Chico, received the Bower Award for Achievement in Science from the Franklin Institute on April 27. Hingorani is an independent consultant from Los Altos Hills, Calif., who collaborates with Roy Crosbie, professor emeritus, College of Engineering, Computer Science and Construction Management, on a project in real-time simulation. Full Story

The Campus Safety, Health and Environmental Management Association (a division of the National Safety Council) has chosen California State University, Chico's "Unique and Innovative Program" entry for the Award of Distinction. Full Story

The California State University, Chico Model United Nations (MUN) team earned top awards at the National Model United Nations competition held in New York in April. The team has consistently performed well at the competition, and this year was no exception. The CSU, Chico team brought home two awards, which put them in the top 5 percent of competitors. Full Story

California State University, Chico's Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society will hold an initiation and medallion ceremony May 8, at 3:30 p.m. in the Bell Memorial Union Auditorium. The CSU, Chico Low Brass Choir will play and refreshments will be served following the ceremony. Full Story

California State University, Chico is hosting the Third Annual CSU-QS Consortium Meeting: Queering Privilege, from Friday, April 7 through Sunday, April 9. The consortium meets annually to engage in discussion and participate in workshops related to issues pertaining to lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex and queer studies on the CSU campuses. Anyone can attend, though the conference is aimed at university teachers, students and resource directors/coordinators. Full Story

Drew Calandrella, vice president for student affairs at Rowan University in New Jersey, has accepted the position of vice president for student affairs at California State University, Chico. Full Story