 Entrepreneurship Week draws to close
The Lyles Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship’s celebration of EntrepreneurshipWeek USA concludes at 1 p.m. Friday, March 2, with an opportunity for students to pitch possible entrepreneurial or business ventures for a $100 prize. The event, organized by Craig Scharton, CEO of the Central Valley Business Incubator and adjunct faculty, will be followed by a barbecue. At noon Thursday, March 1, Gary Castrogiovanni (Management) heads a luncheon discussion about branding techniques to gain a marketplace advantage. Click here for details.
Weight Watchers program seeks participants
The university’s Weight Watchers @ Work program has room for participants who want to modify their eating habits and lose a few pounds. The program is offering an extended session – 17 weeks for $176, instead of the normal 12-week session ($144) – but needs 20 participants for the longer term. Weight Watchers meets from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays in the Plant Operations Conference Room. To join the program, e-mail ead@csufresno.edu.
Preretirement seminar for faculty, staff on March 5
Fresno State faculty and staff who wish to learn more about their CalPERS retirement plan and Social Security benefits are invited to a preretirement planning seminar 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. Monday, March 5 at the Smittcamp Alumni House. Reservations are not required for the event, which is sponsored by Human Resources/Benefits Services.
International Coffee Hour programs visit three continents
International Coffee Hour programs this month will begin Tuesday, March 6, with Pratik Sharda’s discussion of India. Programs on Kenya (March 13), the Czech Republic (March 20) and Cambodia (March 27) fill out the presentation schedule, each of which begins at 2 p.m. in University Student Union Room 312-314. The International Coffee Hour helps faculty, staff and students understand other cultures and gives international students an opportunity to integrate into their new environment.
 Osher lecture focuses on tumor treatment
A lecture on a precision tumor treatment system, CyberKnife®, is scheduled at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, in the Satellite Student Union as part of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. The lecture is open to the public. Admission is $10, payable at the door. Click here for details.
An illuminating walk March 8
The Campus Health and Safety Committee and Plant Operations plan their annual Night Walk for anyone interested in walking around the campus to review lighting at night. This year’s walk begins at 5:30 p.m. March 8 from the Plant Operations administrative offices near Barstow and Jackson avenues. To participate, contact Shirley Staton at 278.6143 or shirley_staton@csufresno.edu.
Internship & Career Expo scheduled March 13
Internship & Career Expo 2007: License to Succeed is expected to attract more than 150 organizations to campus from 12:30 to 6 p.m. March 13 in the Save Mart Center, providing an opportunity for students and alumni to pursue job and intern opportunities. The event consolidates numerous, smaller job fairs that traditionally have been held during spring. Faculty members are asked to encourage student attendance to take classes to the event. For more information, contact, Rita Bocchinfuso-Cohen, the director of career services, at 278.7857 or ritab@csufresno.edu.
 Anxiety screening March 15
Participants in College Anxiety Screening Day on March 15, will complete a brief questionnaire about stress, watch an informational video about anxiety disorders and meet with a counselor to discuss their questionnaire answers. The screening program, open to faculty, staff and students, is offered at University Health and Psychological Services Area E from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 278.6724.
Regional social work conference March 16
The Department of Social Work Education’s annual conference (8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. March 16 at the Ramada Inn) will focus on “Multigenerational and Intergenerational Challenges in Social Work Practice.” The conference brings together leaders in health and human services throughout the region. Click here for registration and conference details.
Bee columnist McEwen speaks to library supporters
Bill McEwen, a Fresno Bee columnist, will speak at 6:30 p.m. March 16 to the Friends of the Madden Library, meeting in the Alice Peters Auditorium of the University Business Center. McEwen will discuss his role in commenting on local people, organizations, events and issues as part of a year-long series of talks by Bee writers and editors. The event is open to the general public for a charge of $2, but requires reservations be made at 278.5790. A reception precedes the talk at 6 o’clock.
Payment due for Staff Awards Luncheon tables
Table reservation payments are due March 16 for the annual Staff Awards Luncheon scheduled at 11:30 a.m. May 1 in the Save Mart Center. The event recognizes staff members whose anniversary dates (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years) fall between July 1, 2006, and June 30, 2007. Payments are being accepted by Syreeta Martinez at 278.2604 or e-mail symartinez@csufresno.edu. If payment is not received by the deadline, tables will be reassigned.
Valley leaders will discuss health policy reform
The regional impact of health reform will be the subject of the Fresno State-based Central Valley Health Policy Institute’s annual Health Policy Conference at 1 p.m. March 22 at the Airport Holiday Inn. State and regional leaders in health care, government and business will participate. Click here for more details.
Kremen School hosts educational issues conference
The Kremen School of Education and Human Development is co-sponsoring and hosting the César Chávez Education Conference: Issues Parents and Teachers Face on March 23 and 24. Among the presenters is Fresno State professor Dr. Elaine Garan. For more information call Dr. Laura Alamillo at 278.0280 or e-mail lalamillo@csufresno.edu. Click here for more information.
‘Lemony Snicket’ author speaks March 27
Author Daniel Handler will discuss his success writing the best-selling “Lemony Snicket” children’s books during the next University Lecture Series presentation on March 27. Handler’s presentation begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Satellite Student Union. Click here for details.
March 31 deadline for Common Threads luncheon reservations
Reservations are being taken through March 31 for the Common Threads Award luncheon on April 13 at the Residence Dining Hall, when five San Joaquin Valley women will be honored for agricultural, philanthropic and community service. The event is cosponsored by Fresno State’s Ag One Foundation, the College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology and the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation. This year’s Common Threads Award winners are Louise Draxler of Hanford, Sandra Gist-Langiano of Tulare, Linda Hansen of San Joaquin, Sharron Thornton of Merced and Lonna Torrico of Fresno. Click here for details.
Secret Garden benefit for Arne Nixon Center is April 15
The Arne Nixon Center Advocates, which supports the Arne Nixon Center for the Study of Children's Literature at Fresno State, will sponsor its fifth annual Secret Garden Party on April 15. The event will celebrate the art of the late Leo Politi, a Fresno-born children’s author and artist who was a close friend of Arne Nixon's. The party, held each year in a private garden, will raise money for a Leo Politi garden outside the new Madden Library. For information, call 559. 278.5790 or e-mail kelliew@csufresno.edu.
 Museum of Tolerance bus trip set
A bus trip to the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles is scheduled April 15. Reservations are being taken by USU Productions. For information, call 278.2741.
McNair Program applications available
Faculty and staff are asked to encourage students to apply for the Ronald E. McNair Program, a federally funded program designed to help low-income, first-generation or under-represented students prepare for doctoral study. The application deadline is April 16. Click here for further program information and to download an application.
 ‘Treasure Island’ theme for Vintage Days 2007
Vintage Days 2007, with the theme “Treasure Island,” will be presented April 19-22. The 32nd annual Vintage Days is expected to attract more than 50,000 people to campus for social, cultural and recreational activities. A special attraction this year will be the Golden State World’s Strongest Man Competition. Click here for details.
Institute program trains future health policy leaders
The Central Valley Health Policy Institute seeks applicants for its next Health Policy Leadership Program for people experienced in local government, health care, community organizations, advocacy groups, public health, education, business and media. During the 10-month program, which begins May 11, participants learn about health policy analysis and regional, collaborative approaches to improving health care and health in the region. Click here for more details.
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