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Cesar Chavez

Cecilia Apolinar smiles for a photo.

César Chávez’s Legacy: Reflections From the Field

Senior Cecilia Apolinar, who worked in the fields and interned with United Farm Workers, feels the impact of César Chávez’s advocacy.

Students gather at Chico State after before a day of serving the Chico community

CSU, Chico Events Honor Life and Legacy of César Chávez, Culminate with ’Cats in the Community

Commemorating the contributions of labor activist César Chávez, Chico State is planning educational events, a special film screening and a day of service over the next week.

Autumn Robertson paints a mural of a woman on a campus wall.

Ideas on the wall: Murals course shares art with the public

Through the process of pitching, commissioning, and completing projects, students learn a valuable lesson: There is much more to public art than the image.

Students that volunteered their time to honor the legacy of César Chávez during the 'Cats in the Community landscape outside Hooker Oak Elementary School in 2015 for a day of community service. This year's 'Cats in the Community takes place on Friday, March 30, 2018.

Acts of Service, Education Fair Highlight Events to Honor César Chávez at CSU, Chico Next Week

California State University, Chico will honor the work and legacy of Cesar Chavez next week with six days of events, learning opportunities and acts of service, starting with an on-campus workshop on Monday and culminating with a community march on Saturday.

The front of Kendall Hall

’Cats Trade a Day Off of School for Volunteering in the Community

'Cats spent Monday making a difference in Chico by volunteering on their day off. Roughly 160 students took part in 'Cats in the Community on Cesar Chavez Day, honoring Chavez's legacy by giving back to the community.

’Cat Tales: Lending a Paw

Read about the accomplishments of students, staff, and alums in the weekly edition of ’Cat Tales.