Civic Engagement

Amy Magnus leans on a pedestrian bridge in a lush, green envirnonment

Office Hours with Criminal Justice Faculty and Rural Issues Researcher Amy Magnus

A passion for justice and activism has always been part of criminal justice professor Amy Magnus' identity. Now, she's sharing it with the next generation of changemakers.

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Worth Sharing: Martinez Recognized with National Student Voting Honor

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

Sophia Gelsman uses an official ballot box that is placed in front the Bell Memorial Union (BMU).

Secretary of State of California Weber to Recognize Chico State with Civic Engagement Honor

Secretary of State of California Shirley Weber will visit Chico State on Thursday to recognize the University’s civic engagement efforts last year to promote voter participation.

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Worth Sharing: Record-Setting Hofman Earns Conference Honor

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

The sun filters golden light through the trees along the bank of Big Chico Creek.

Reflections on Gratitude and Resilience

President Gayle Hutchinson expresses thanks for the Wildcat community's resourcefulness, collaboration, innovation, humor, and determination amid unprecedented challenge.

A plush Willie the Wildcat holds out an "I Voted" sticker in front of the university seal.

From the President: Let’s Vote!

President Gayle Hutchinson calls on the Wildcat community to do its part to ensure the largest voter turnout ever among our students.

A student holds up a climate change protest sign during a group demonstration on campus

Our Unwavering Commitment to Free Speech and Meaningful Dialogue

President Hutchinson reiterates the University's commitment and values as we support one another during the election season.

Jessica Anthony prepares to take a call as her mother reviews application paperwork.

Answering the Call for Care

In the wake of the Camp Fire, all volunteers are being routed through the nonprofit Caring Choices. Students, employees, and alumni are helping lead the charge of vetting and assigning applicants where they are needed most.

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.

A student assists two older adults with their taxes

CSU, Chico Students Offer Free Tax-Preparation Services on Campus and in the Community

With tax season underway, CSU, Chico will once again provide free tax-preparation services for those who qualify.

A group of students walk around in the South Campus Neighborhood.

Painting a New Picture for South Campus

Representing so many threads within the tapestry of this community, Chico State strives to be an engaged and collaborative neighbor. A recent partnership with the city of Chico has taken our relationship to a new level.

A graphic of a globe featuring the countries three Chico State Alumni have traveled.

Global Humanitarians

Whether photographing childhood slavery in Ghana, improving health care in an impoverished puebla in Colombia, or offering an education to Myanmar refugees facing an unknown future in Thailand, three alumni share two things in common: big hearts and a belief in social justice.

Students look at and discuss Letters to the Next President, a project by First-Year Experience, at Wildcats Vote last month (Jessica Bartlett/Chico State student photographer)