CSU, Chico News

Three faculty members in the College of Engineering, Computer Science and Technology have received a $346,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to use people’s fascination with robots as a means to attract new students and teach them more creatively. Full Story

A course devised by a California State University, Chico faculty member and a graduate student addresses a new front in the tobacco wars: how to stop 18- to 24-year-old smokers from getting hooked. Full Story

Gary Erickson, a renowned Minneapolis sculptor, will visit campus to share his ceramic sculpture with students, faculty and the community on Friday, Oct. 17, and Monday, Oct. 20, at California State University, Chico. Full Story

Gamma Phi Beta Sorority is hosting Locks of Love, a philanthropic event for National Make A Difference Day, on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Cleo's Hair Salon and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the J.C. Penny's hair salon, both located in the Chico Mall. Full Story

California State University, Chico College of Business, in partnership with CSU, Chico Continuing Education and Shasta College, will offer a Professional Master of Business Administration in Redding and Chico starting in August 2004. Full Story

The Gamma Phi Beta chapter at California State University, Chico has been put on probation by the university and must conduct community service and an educational program because its members trimmed and damaged palm trees in Chico to gather decorations for a Sept. 7 event. Full Story

California State University, Chico’s 2003 Alumni and Parents’ Weekend is planned for the week of Oct. 6 and the weekend of Oct. 10 and 11. The week is filled with events for parents, alums, community members and students in residence halls. Full Story

The remodel of the office complex at 35 Main is near completion, and several California State University, Chico academic and externally funded programs will begin moving in October. Full Story

The California State University, Chico Business and Technical Career Fair will highlight companies looking to recruit current and future graduates of all majors tomorrow, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. in Acker Gym. Full Story

The California State University, Chico Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement (MESA) Program has received $400,000 from the National Science Foundation for scholarships to engineering/math and computer science students. Full Story