CSU, Chico News

California State University, Chico’s 118th Commencement will feature two commencement ceremonies for the class of 2008, one on Saturday, May 24, and one on Sunday, May 25. In addition, several colleges and programs will hold receptions and special ceremonies, including a ceremony for master’s graduates on Friday, May 23. Full Story

California State University, Chico’s University Printing Services has been awarded Forest Stewardship Council chain-of-custody certification by Scientific Certification Systems (certificate number SCS-COC-001517), supporting CSU, Chico’s campuswide commitment to sustainability. Full Story

Ken Grossman and Marilyn Warrens, two of Chico’s best known and most respected citizens, will be awarded honorary doctorates at California State University, Chico’s 118th commencement later this month. Full Story

Two California State University, Chico biology students won first place in the 22nd annual California State University Student Research Competition, held at CSU, East Bay May 2 and 3. Full Story

The Bernard Osher Foundation recently approved a CSU, Chico Continuing Education grant proposal to provide scholarships for reentry students. The goal of the program is to support students who want to return to the University to finish a degree program. Full Story

The Special Education Program within the Department of Professional Studies in Education, California State University, Chico, announces the opening of its 2008 scholarship award period. Students seeking credentials as education specialists for mild/moderate disabilities can receive federal stipends to support costs of fees, books and supplies. These scholarships, made possible by grants from the U.S. Department of Education, will be available through 2009. Full Story

Approximately 300 teachers, professors and students of geography from across the state are expected at the 62nd annual conference of the California Geographical Society to be held at California State University, Chico May 2-4. Full Story

The Green Campus Program at California State University, Chico has won the Best Practices award for Student Energy Efficiency in the California State University, Office of the Chancellor, Energy Efficiency Partnership Program. Full Story

Students in the Instructional Design and Technology Program at California State University, Chico have been involved in a semester-long online mentoring project with 8th grade students from Storefront School in Harlem, N.Y. Full Story

California State University, Chico students will focus on issues relevant to the upcoming Presidential election at a town hall meeting Wednesday, May 7, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the BMU Auditorium. Full Story