CSU, Chico News

Economist and author Jason Shogren, one of the scientists sharing the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize with former Vice President Al Gore, will speak this Thursday, April 16, at 6:30 p.m. in Ayres 106, on the California State University, Chico campus. 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 an undergraduate degree program. Full Story

The Rural Northern California Clinical Simulation Center is hosting a second anniversary open house Thursday, April 23, 1-4 p.m. The Rural SimCenter is located at 560 Cohasset Road at the Enloe Medical Center Cohasset Campus. Full Story

California State University, Chico’s rich past, outstanding accomplishments and distinctive programs will be highlighted during the 16th annual Founders Week celebration taking place April 18-26, 2009. Founders Week is the special occasion each spring for the campus and community to celebrate CSU, Chico’s heritage and achievements. Full Story

The CSU, Chico Career Center will host its spring All Majors Career and Internship Fair on Thursday, April 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in CSU, Chico’s BMU Auditorium. Full Story

Join the Chico Chapter of the Chico State Alumni Association at their sixth annual Spring Tri-Tip Barbeque. The barbeque will take place on Thursday, May 7, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Yolo Lawn, located behind Shurmer Gym on the CSU, Chico campus. Full Story

The California State University, Chico team from the student chapter of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) has won the Grand Prize for the fifth year in a row in the WESTEC (Western Tool Exposition and Conference) Manufacturing Challenge that was held March 30 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Full Story

The Northern California Natural History Museum at California State University, Chico is changing its name to the Gateway Science Museum. Full Story

Students from University Village, California State University, Chico, are sponsoring “Walk a Mile, Save a Child” this Saturday, March 28, at One Mile in Bidwell Park. It is the first annual 5k Walk/Run to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Memphis, Tenn. Full Story

California State University, Chico students will lead discussions on issues of local, national and international interest at a town hall meeting Wednesday, April 1, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the BMU Auditorium. Full Story