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Worth Sharing: DeAtley Elected by American Society of Animal Science Board to Serve Region
The following is a listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff and students.
Oh Snap! Grad Caught on Camera Before and After Chico
Coincidence captures Patrick Pace on camera for the second time in four years—bookending his time as a Wildcat with images as both a prospective student and college graduate.
Distance Learning and Davy Help Sociology Grad Fulfill Dream
Taylor Coutts' goal of obtaining a college degree was put on hold after an epilepsy diagnosis. But Chico State's distance learning program, and a lot of help from her service dog, Davy, opened doors that were suddenly slammed shut.
Worth Sharing: Place Awarded by University Studies Abroad Consortium
The following is a listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff and students.
And the Staff Excellence Awards Go to…
Staff Council honors Employee of the Year Ricardo Carrillo, Customer Service Award winner David Turri, and Wildcat Spirit Award winner Jason Halley.
Chico State Terrific Titles of 2018
With the end of the 2017-2018 year rapidly approaching, and the swirl of the spring semester struggle muddying your memory, it seems only right to recap what our Wildcats accomplished this year.
A Degree a Half Century in the Making
At 83, Sylvia Hamilton is one of the oldest graduates to be awarded a degree in Chico State's 130-year history. Her journey took 56 years to complete.
Worth Sharing: Downing Collaborates with His Students in ‘Wine Industry Advisor’
The following is a listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff and students. Submit your professional achievements to ucomm@csuchico.edu.
Opting Outside: Students Plunge Into Watershed for Immersive Course
One class spent two incredible weekends camping on Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve and exploring study sites ranging from the Sacramento River all the way upstream to the creek headwaters, to understand how the watershed works as a whole and learn about the wildlife that exists there.
Worth Sharing: Agoff Receives ‘Excellence in Teaching Award’
The following is a listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff and students.
Dreams Are Possible at Any Age
In high school, Donna Humphrey broke the difficult news to her mother she was not planning on attending college. Thirty-three years later, her mom is driving from Colorado to Chico to watch her graduate with her master's degree.
Worth Sharing: Chico State Students Awarded at 32nd Annual CSU Student Research Competition
The following is a listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff and students. Submit your professional achievements to ucomm@csuchico.edu.
Putting Himself on the Map: A Nontraditional Student Finds His Place
Tom Mello couldn’t imagine himself as a college student, but after the Great Recession left him without a job and struggling as a single parent, the need for an education morphed into a passion for the physical geography major.
Driven By Resilience and Tenacity, Triple Major Has His Day
Daniel Caravez is a first-generation triple major who hopes to use his experiences to teach math to North State students.
Creating Community Brings Comfort to International Student
Civil engineering major Jasem Alhumaidi moved half a world away from home when he came to Chico from Kuwait four years ago but he found comfort in creating his own community here through campus clubs.
Putting It All Together: Artist-Engineer Combines Creative Pursuits
A rare double major in mechanical engineering and music, Daniel Michelson has made a big impact on the Chico State music department while working toward his engineering career.
Doing Things Her Own Way
Unique Torres spends what little free time she has looking for new projects where she can make a difference.
‘It’s Important to Know You’re Not Alone’: A Star Student’s Success Through Struggle
Elizabeth Konecny has endured repeated personal struggles on the way to being a standout student. One of her greatest challenges was not doing it alone.
Reconnecting with Her Roots
Senior Stephanie Alvarado was one of only 20 undergraduates nationwide to attend a student program at the USDA's largest annual meeting this year. In May, she becomes the first in her family to graduate college.
Worth Sharing: P. Willey Participates in Multi-Agency Study of Ancient Ground Sloths
The following is a listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff and students.
Rachel Belle Wants to Know Your Last Meal
Alumna Rachel Belle dishes on what it's like to be nominated for a James Beard Award for her podcast "Your Last Meal" and asking celebrities about their favorite food.
Worth Sharing: Department of Anthropology Presents at Society for American Archaeology Annual Meeting
This week's listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff and students.
Rustic Rehab
Alums Chenoa and David Rivera will star in a new HGTV series, "Rustic Rehab," which premieres April 26.
Class Notes: Spring 2018
Alumni share snippets of what they’ve been up to these days, and Chico State bids a fond farewell to recently passed alumni, students, and colleagues.
DACA, Dreamers and Immigration: The Expert Explains
Lawyer Sergio C. Garcia has found much of the national immigration debate stems from common myths about the process. Here, he shares his personal and professional experiences to shed light on the truth.
Restless Dreamers
As a turbulent national attitude on immigration leaves Dreamers anxious and uncertain, four Chico State students share what is at stake. Their fates, and millions of others, hang in the balance.
The Power of a Dream
A special message from California State University, Chico President Gayle Hutchinson.
Worth Sharing: Kimball, Jensen and Cootsona Publish Books
The following is a listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty and staff.
How To: Get the Most Out of your Summer Travels
International travel expert and professor Matthew Stone shares 12 tips to maximize your summer vacation experience.
From Chico to the UAE—In Pursuit of Partnerships
President Gayle Hutchinson reflects on relationship opportunities during a trip to visit alumnae Sheika Lubna Khalid Al Qasimi and Sheikha Jameela bint Mohammed Al Qasimi in the United Arab Emirates.
Worth Sharing: The Orion Takes Home Hardware
The following is a listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty and staff.
The Musical Machine
Alum Kyle Bailey, a fall 2017 graduate who earned his music major with a recording arts option, has taken on the mission of creating music for the world to experience and appreciate.
No Room for Error
Corina Yetter has waited more than 20 years to finish her bachelor's degree, and faced incredible odds along the way.
Worth Sharing: Department of Forensic Anthropology Faculty Fare Well at Annual Meeting
The following is a listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty and staff.
Distinguished Alumni Share Words of Wisdom
2018 Distinguished Alumni share their advice for graduating seniors and young alums.
Worth Sharing: Simon’s Art Featured at ‘Contraption: Rediscovering California Jewish Artists’
The following is a listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty and staff.
From Sprints to Sleds: Wildcat Track Alums Make Their Push
Standout student-athletes take on sliding sports for a chance to represent USA at the Olympics.
#ChicoLove is in the air!
#ChicoLove made us feel like Willie the Wildcat! Warm and fuzzy!
CSU, Chico Announces 2017–18 Outstanding Faculty Award Recipients
Six faculty members were recently honored with the 2017–18 Outstanding Faculty Awards, chosen by the University’s Faculty Recognition and Support Committee.
A Love for Humanity
In act of global service, nursing professor Faye Mitchell-Brown led a team 10 of students on a trip to provide health care in rural Mexico.