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Sara Trechter

Books highlighting different countries around the world are on a table.

CSU, Chico Now Accepting and Processing Passport Applications

Chico State is now accepting and processing passport applications at the Passport Place, located in the Students Services Center Room 440.

Chico State professor Joel Zimbleman stands with a group of monks during his time teaching overseas.

Faculty Go Global

More Chico State faculty regularly apply and teach abroad than any other higher education institution in the nation. And they bring back lifelong memories, as well as ways to reinvigorate their teaching at Chico State.

President Gayle Hutchinson (left) recognizes James Luyirika-Sewagudde, Jr., (right) for 45 years of service as staff are honored during the Staff Awards Luncheon in May 2018.

For 45 Years, International Education Has Been His Life’s Work

A distinguished face gazes out from the southwest edge of campus, its dark beard mixed with gray, mouth set in a comforting smile, and eyes twinkling with patience, kindness, and understanding. This is James Luyirika-Sewagudde, Jr., a 45-year employee of Chico State's Office of International Education.