CSU, Chico News

The California State University, Chico College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSS) Faculty Colloquium will honor psychologist Daniel L. Worthen, co-author, with religious studies professor Andrew M. Flescher, of “The Altruistic Species: Scientific, Philosophical, and Religious Perspectives of Human Benevolence” (Templeton Foundation Press, 2007). Full Story

California State University, Chico Manufacturing Technology Program won the Grand Prize at the prestigious WESTEC (Western Tool Exposition and Conference) Manufacturing Challenge for the fourth year in a row. Students in the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) designed and manufactured an off-road vehicle chassis and suspension system for the CSU, Chico Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Baja team. The challenge was held at the Los Angeles Convention Center on March 31. Full Story

For the second time in two years, students participating in the Model United Nations (MUN) course at California State University, Chico won the top award at the national conference held in New York over spring break. The Chico delegation, representing Saudi Arabia, was named the Outstanding Delegation from a field of more than 290 schools. Full Story

Dean Phyllis Fernlund and the California State University, Chico School of Communication will host CONNECT, a two-day alumni and professionals speaker event April 9 and 10. Full Story

Pi Sigma Alpha, the Political Science Honors Society, and the Department of Political Science at California State University, Chico will host two presentations on international relations next week. Full Story

California State University, Chico’s Career Center is sponsoring two events during April for job-hunting students and alumni. Full Story

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

Judge Sandra McLean will bring her courtroom to California State University, Chico on April 9 to give students the opportunity to observe court proceedings. Students in sociology professor Cynthia Siemsen’s Sociology of Law class will observe a case reenactment. Full Story

California State University, Chico College of Business and the Center for Regional and Continuing Education, in partnership with Shasta College, will host information sessions in Chico and Redding to advise potential applicants for the Professional Master of Business Administration program. Full Story

California State University, Chico’s Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity is hosting the first Black Enlightenment & Success Training (BEST) Series this week. Malcolm McLemore, president of Kappa Alpha Psi, said the purpose of the event is to focus on improving knowledge, confidence, inspiration and unity among African American students, faculty, staff and community members. McLemore said the series got off to a very successful start last evening with a discussion of issues facing black people in today's society. Full Story