CSU, Chico News

Two scholars from the University of Texas who would like to replace public cynicism with political engagement are lecturing on March 6, 7:30 pm, Harlen Adams Theatre, as part of the President's Lecture Series, California State University, Chico. Full Story

More than 260 high school students, some from as far away as Alaska, Washington and Idaho, will come to California State University, Chico, on Feb. 25 to compete for $132,000 in scholarships. This is one of the highest number of students competing since the program began 10 years ago. Full Story

"When Hope and History Rhymed," a feature-length film on the peace process in Northern Ireland, filmed by a team of California State University, Chico students last summer, is being previewed on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 5 pm in Ayres 106. Full Story

University Housing and Food Services, California State University, Chico, is honoring first-time students for their high grade point averages during their first semester on campus, fall 2005. A scholastic dinner will be held on February 28. Kenneth Brooks, a resident advisor with an outstanding GPA for fall semester, will deliver the keynote address. Full Story

The Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve plans a series of natural history walks this spring beginning on Sunday, March 5, and then continuing on March 12, 19, April 2, 16, 30 and May 7, 14, and 21. The walks in the reserve will last two hours, from 1 to 3 pm. Full Story

Students are invited to the Second Annual In Focus Conference Saturday, Feb. 18, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Bell Memorial Union Auditorium. This leadership conference is designed for student organization executive board members, officer teams, new members and all students wishing to enhance their leadership skills. Full Story

The Department of Construction Management (CM) topped their fund-raising goal of $15,000 for the 19th Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Construction Management Competition, being held this week Feb. 8-11 in Reno. Full Story

California State University, Chico will host Towards Sustainability: Western Regional Conference and Expo, March 7-9, 2006, on the Chico campus. Full Story

Kathleen Kaiser, recent CSU Faculty Trustee, has received the Outstanding Faculty Service Award at California State University, Chico. The Faculty Recognition and Support Committee selected her for her years of service to her department, the University and its service area, the Chico community and the California State University system. Full Story

The Center for Entrepreneurship and the Center for Economic Development at California State University, Chico are presenting an event for small business owners titled "Landing the Big Fish: Growing Your Small Business with Large Accounts" on Wednesday, Jan. 25, from 3:30 to 7:30 pm. The event will be held at Manzanita Place/Elks Lodge, 1705 Manzanita Ave., Chico. Full Story