People - Chico State Today

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Brewing Culture and Community

In the growing San Diego craft beer scene, David Favela (History, '92) has connected a community with its first Latino-owned brewery.

Class Notes: Fall 2019

Whether it's starting a new business or achieving a lifelong dream, the Wildcat family continues to grow. We check in on professional and personal updates from the Chico State family.

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Worth Sharing: Speech and Debate Team Start Season Strong

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students

5 Questions With Distinguished Alumnus Richard Perry

Richard Perry's career has taken him from Uzbekistan to Indonesia to Elko, Nevada, and he's never been more passionate about the mining industry.

Groundbreakers

Four faculty discuss their current research and how they aspire to change the world.

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5 Questions with Alumnus Rocky Dudum

As the manager of marketing and fan development for the San Diego Padres, Rocky Dudum shares how he turned his favorite pastime into a professional home run.

The Changing Face of Chico State

Today, Chico State is home to more identities and expressions than ever. Yet, “first gen” is one of the fastest-rising identity markers. The University is focused now more than ever to ensure they achieve their dreams—no matter how high they are set.

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Worth Sharing: Berti Named Runner of the Week

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

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5 Questions with Distinguished Alum Liza Nagel

Liza Nagel (Child Development, ’80) is a former educator, having taught for 15 years at the University of New Mexico. Nagel is one of eight distinguished alumni to be honored by the University this fall.

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Arbor Day Foundation Recognizes Chico State

This month, the Arbor Day Foundation recognized Chico State as a 2018 Tree Campus USA School—one of just 384 campuses nationwide to be bestowed with that title.

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The Power of Sport

After her induction into the Connecticut Field Hockey Hall of Fame, President Gayle Hutchinson reflects on how sports shaped her life.

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American Kinesiology Association Honors President Gayle Hutchinson

Chico State President Gayle Hutchinson has been honored by the American Kinesiology Association for her administrative and leadership performance.

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Navarrete Comes Full-Circle as New Director of Bands

Chris Navarrete has big shoes to fill as the new director of bands—and there's nobody better-suited to fill them.

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Revolutionizing the Wellness World

Corporate health and wellness consultant Brenda Sillas (Health Sciences, ’06) has made it her life’s work to reverse the obesity trend.

Fond Farewell: FMS Staff Member Lloyd Ferguson

From award-winning apple pies to barbecues for students and staff, cooking was how Lloyd Ferguson showed he cared.

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Every Two Minutes

Every two minutes, a new case of breast cancer is diagnosed in the United States. Meet three alumni whose lives are driven by these tiny yet deadly cells.

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5 Questions With Distinguished Alumnus Brad Kaufman

As senior vice president for Kiewit Energy Group, Brad Kaufman oversees oil, gas, and chemical projects across the United States, Canada, and Australia.

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Worth Sharing: Applegate Recognized with Lifetime Achievement Award

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

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Curiosity Fueled Alumnus’ Journey to Mars

Sam Clegg (Chemistry, ’92) fed an insatiable curiosity to become a laser spectroscopist and chemist at Los Alamos—and help us learn more about Mars than ever before.

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Longing for Legacy: Guzzi Strives to Serve a Greater Good

Mike Guzzi (Engineering, ’02) finds purpose in serving a greater good is and driven by the legacy he’s building as the University’s associate vice president of facilities and capital projects.

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5 Questions with Distinguished Alum David Keyawa

David Keyawa (Agriculture, ’81) is a co-owner of Keyawa Orchards, established in 1956 by his parents, Eugene and Dorothy Keyawa, and also owns Tri-Counties Walnut Hulling with his brother, Ron.

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Perseverance Drives CSU Trustees’ Award Winner to Excel

Cory Tondreau's tenacity and talent have led her through a lifetime of obstacles, and she has been honored as a 2019 CSU Trustees' Award winner.

Fond Farewell: Environmental Science Major Terrence Carter

Determined in his studies and dedicated to improving the world, Terrence Carter was also a passionate outdoorsman.

Fond Farewell: Pre-nursing major Lenon Padilla

Lenon Padilla was warm and witty, and brought a creative, inquisitive, and friendly energy into his classes, no matter the subject matter.

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The Science of Engaging Students

Science education professor Al Schademan's work to create classroom-ready science curriculum and future teachers has earned him statewide recognition.

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On the Path to Preeminence

President Gayle Hutchinson invites the community to join her in a deeper look at the Strategic Plan and how it will shape Chico State.

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5 Questions with Distinguished Alum Todd Bishop

Todd Bishop (Journalism, Business Administration, ’96) is a co-founder and editor at GeekWire, a Seattle-based news site covering national technology trends.

Fond Farewell: Social Work Graduate Student Daphne Kenney

Daphne Kenney's passions for social work and social justice drove her aspirations toward a career helping individuals who had been homeless or incarcerated.

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US Women’s Soccer’s Star Behind the Scenes

Former Wildcat Molly Downtain (Kinesiology, '12) no longer plays competitive soccer, but her job with the US Soccer Federation puts her shoulder-to-shoulder with the world's best players.

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5 Questions With Distinguished Alum Phillip Maltin

Trial lawyer Phillip Maltin reflects on the education that paved the way for a fascinating career in law—and in reading people.

CSU Honors IT Specialist as Emerging Technology Leader

Scott Claverie was honored as the CSU's Emerging Campus Technology Leader, recognizing his participation and collaboration with his IT colleagues across the system.

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5 Questions with Distinguished Alum Darryl Schoen

One of eight distinguished alumni to be honored the University this fall, entrepreneur Darryl Schoen has never forgotten the value of his Chico Experience.

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First-Day Impressions

First-year and transfer students who are new to Chico State this semester share how their first day as a Wildcat went.

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Worth Sharing: Schademan Recognized by CSU

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

Fond Farewell: Business Administration Major Tony Mahr

Business administration major Tony Brown loved animals, music, and the Dodgers, and dreamed of becoming a financial planner.

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Making Sense of Monsters

Asa Simon Mittman has been working to legitimize the field of monsters as a worthwhile study for much of his career. It worked.

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Worth Sharing: Student-Athletes Also Champions in Classroom

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

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Business Alumnus Brings Biotech to Chico

Alum John Aylworth pivoted from orthopedics to his own blossoming biotech company—then moved it back to Chico.

Fond Farewell: Retired University Police Officer Laura Lindstadt-Denney

Outgoing and friendly, Laura Lindstadt-Denney strived to share her passion for human connection with her fellow officers.

Worth Sharing: Chico State’s Athletics, School of Nursing Collect Accolades

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.