CSU, Chico News

Mark Stemen, professor of Geography and Planning, was named Sustainability Champion at the Seventh Annual UC/CSU/CCC Sustainability Conference held at the beginning of August. Stemen, known to his students as “Dr. Mark,” is well known on the California State University, Chico campus for his inspiring and tireless work with students and with the community on issues of sustainability. Full Story

Two key California State University, Chico offices assisting students with internships and career planning have merged, resulting in a “one-stop-shop” in the new Student Services Center. Full Story

Dave Chameides, whose quest to throw nothing away for one year has been picked up by media worldwide, will be teaching his seminar, Chasing Sustainability, to the freshman class of California State University, Chico on September 23 and 24. He’ll be meeting with students on both days and will present a free public lecture on Wednesday, Sept. 24 in PAC 144. Full Story

California State University, Chico will be hosting approximately 120 teachers and administrators representing all grade levels from preschool through college at the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) North State Summit Friday, Sept. 12. Activities will take place in the BMU Auditorium. Full Story

Butte College President Diana Van Der Ploeg and California State University, Chico President Paul Zingg announced a new partnership effort known as the “Cross Enrollment” program at the Butte College Chico Center, 2320 Forest Ave, on Sept. 5, 10:30 a.m. Full Story

The Northern California Natural History Museum (NCNHM) at California State University, Chico will present its fall Museum Without Walls presentation series in October. Full Story

The Anthropology Museum and the Northern California Natural History Museum (NCNHM) at California State University, Chico will present the Leakey Book Club in anticipation of a visit by Dr. Richard Leakey on Oct. 3. Leakey’s visit is part of both the President’s Lecture Series and the On the Creek Lecture Series. Full Story

California State University, Chico Continuing Education has partnered with LearningChange to host The Facilitation Academy, a new training program aimed at helping people learn to develop and manage teams, design effective training programs, provide coaching services and lead performance improvement initiatives. Full Story

California State University, Chico has received a gift commitment of $3 million from emeritus faculty member Valene Smith Posey to benefit the University’s anthropology program and its Museum of Anthropology. Full Story

Student national champion teams from 13 high schools representing nine countries competed in the sixth annual Students for the Advancement of Global Entrepreneurship (SAGE) World Cup tournament in Abuja, Nigeria, at the end of July. Full Story