CSU, Chico News

California State University, Chico and Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park are jointly offering four tours of their extensive collection of native and exotic trees and shrubs this spring on Feb. 26, March 4, March 25 and April l. The easy and informative walks will begin at the gazebo in front of Bidwell Mansion Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and last until 11:30 a.m. Full Story

The Geographical Information Center (GIC) at California State University, Chico has received approximately $200,000 to assist the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) Delta Risk Management Strategy in providing more precise mapping information related to Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta levee projects. Full Story

The Research Foundation at California State University, Chico has received $220,000 funding from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for Phase II of a project to restore the Iron Canyon Fish Ladder. The ladder, located on Big Chico Creek above Salmon Hole, is in disrepair and has been for years. It is a critical component in moving salmon from the heavily used swimming holes of Upper Bidwell Park to the protected holes upstream of the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve and other private land holdings. Full Story

Two hundred thirty high school students, some from as far away as Washington, Oregon, Utah, Idaho, New York and New Mexico, will come to California State University, Chico on Saturday, Feb. 23 to compete for $132,000 in scholarships. Full Story

The Museum of Anthropology at California State University, Chico has a new exhibit, “From Cave Art to E-mail: Language and Meaning in Human Cultures,” that will run through May 23. The museum is located on the third floor of Langdon Hall at the corner of Cherry and West First Streets. Full Story

Chemist Samuel M. Clegg, from Los Alamos National Laboratory, will speak at the Northern California American Chemical Society dinner on Saturday, March 1. Clegg will present “Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy: From Terrestrial Carbon Sequestration to Roving Mars.” Full Story

California State University, Chico, College of Agriculture announces plans to host the 2008 Organic Dairy Conference at the University’s Agriculture Teaching and Research Center on March 25-26, 2008. The two-day event will feature nationally recognized speakers on holistic herd health with an emphasis on milk quality and organic methods to maximize pasture productivity and minimize grain inputs. Speakers include Dr. Paul Dettloff, holistic dairy practitioner, LaFarge, WI; Dr. Tina Johnson, certified veterinary acupuncturist, Newburg Veterinary Hospital, Newburg, OR; Gary Zimmer, agronomist and president and founder of Mid-Western Bio-Ag Services; and Jerry Brunetti, animal nutritionist and founder of Agri-Dynamics, Inc. Full Story

California State University, Chico is among 91 colleges and universities in North America that have been selected to participate in the pilot phase of a rating system for sustainability in higher education. Full Story

The Institute for Sustainable Development and the Center for Applied and Professional Ethics, California State University, Chico are co-hosting David Chameides, an award-winning director and cameraman, as well as a freelance journalist who writes about alternative fuels. He will speak on Wednesday, Feb. 27, in Performing Arts Center 134 at 7:30 p.m. Full Story

James O’Bannon, professor in the Department of Construction Management, has been selected for the Outstanding Faculty Service Award at California State University, Chico. O’Bannon was selected for his leadership, his excellence as a professor and his outstanding record of philanthropy to his profession and within the community. Full Story