CSU, Chico News

In preparation for journalist and author Elizabeth Kolbert’s talk at California State University, Chico, the Northern California Natural History Museum (NCNHM) joins the Rawlins Environmental Professorship, the On the Creek Lecture Series and Chico Performances in presenting a series of book discussions. This four-part series on Kolbert’s book, “Field Notes on Catastrophe: Man, Nature and Climate Change,” begins this Wednesday, Feb. 18, 7 p.m. at Barnes and Noble. Full Story

The California State University, Chico, Special Education Teacher Preparation Program was selected to receive the 2009 State Farm® Award for Service-Learning Excellence in Teacher Education. Service-learning is a teaching method that engages students in solving problems within their schools and communities as part of their academic studies. Full Story

From advice on helping a friend with an eating disorder to discussions about recovery to a stand-up comedian, Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Feb. 22–27, offers something of interest for anyone who wants to find out more. Part of a national outreach effort, the local week was planned by a coalition of services and student groups at California State University, Chico. Students, faculty, staff and members of the community are welcomed at all events. Full Story

Adventure Outings, California State University, Chico, will host the Western Regional Outdoor Leadership Conference this coming weekend, Feb. 6 to noon on Feb. 8. One hundred and thirty professional and student staff from university outdoor programs throughout the state will attend the conference, and representatives of several outdoor companies will have booths. Full Story

Celebrate Black History Month by stepping back in time and going to the Harlem Renaissance Rent Party, a costume party for a cause, on Thurs., Feb. 12 at 5 p.m. on the Harlen Adams Theatre stage. Full Story

Two California State University, Chico Research Foundation projects in robotics will be discussed today at noon in O’Connell 254. In addition, the robot Scout will demonstrate some of his abilities. Jason Coates, project engineer, will provide information on the two projects. Full Story

The Northern California Local Government Leadership Institute announces that enrollment is open for the Leadership Development Program, a seven-course series designed to help local government employees cultivate leadership skills and become more effective and proactive leaders and managers. Full Story

Kijeong Jeon, coordinator of the Interior Design Program in the Department of Art and Art History, California State University, Chico, provided the interior design for California Vocations’ patient care facility for people with autism, the COVE. The facility opened in Paradise in December. The project grew out of the need to have a base site and treatment center for clients in the day program run by California Vocations. The facility was completed with the cooperation and contributions of architects, civil engineers, builders, landscapers and audio-visual specialists from Paradise and the surrounding area. Full Story

The Janet Turner Print Museum will open the doors of its new home Jan. 26 in the Meriam Library at California State University, Chico with an exhibition of newly acquired print art from American art icon Winslow Homer. Full Story

Feb. 12 will be Charles Darwin's 200th birthday. To commemorate this occasion, faculty and staff from across California State University, Chico have organized a series of events, including a birthday celebration, a book club, nature hikes, lectures and discussions and a film showing. All events are free and open to the public. Full Story