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On March 12, 1887, a legislative act was enacted to create the Northern Branch State Normal School of California. Less than a month later, Chico was chosen as the location. On June 24, 1887, General [[John Bidwell]] donated 8 acres (32,000 m²) of land from his cherry [[orchard]]. Then on July 4, 1888, the first cornerstone was laid. On September 3, 1889, doors opened for the 90 enrolled students. The library opened on January 11, 1890 with 350 books. On June 20, 1891 the first graduation took place, a class of 15. |
On March 12, 1887, a legislative act was enacted to create the Northern Branch State Normal School of California. Less than a month later, Chico was chosen as the location. On June 24, 1887, General [[John Bidwell]] donated 8 acres (32,000 m²) of land from his cherry [[orchard]]. Then on July 4, 1888, the first cornerstone was laid. On September 3, 1889, doors opened for the 90 enrolled students. The library opened on January 11, 1890 with 350 books. On June 20, 1891 the first graduation took place, a class of 15. |
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In 1910, Annie Bidwell donated an additional two acres (8,000 m²) of land to be used for work with elementary agriculture. The next year Mrs. Bidwell donated an orange orchard lot 55 x {{convert|440|ft|m}} as the children's playground, which is connected to the Training School.<ref name=csuchico>{{cite web | last = Bailey | first = Mary Ellen | title=University Archives: Chico State Normal School (1887-1921)|url=http://www.csuchico.edu/lspr/time1.html| accessdate=2008-01-06}}</ref> Twenty years later in 1921, legislation was enacted to change the school's name to Chico State Teacher's College. In 1922, Chico State Teacher's College added a junior college curriculum and awarded a certificate after two years. Also in 1922 [[Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park|Bidwell Mansion]] was turned into a women's dormitory, Bidwell Hall. In 1923 the first college paper, ''The Collegian'' was published. In 1924, the state board of education allowed the school to grant [[Bachelor's degree|baccalaureate]] degrees. Also in 1924, the [[Bobcat|wildcat]] was chosen as the [[mascot]]. In 1925 the [[alumni]] organization was founded. In 1927 a fire destroyed the Normal Building. That same year a gym was built on the grounds of Bidwell Mansion. In 1929, the corner stone for the new administration building was laid on top of Normal Building's original corner stone. In 1929 the student bookstore was established. |
In 1910, Annie Bidwell donated an additional two acres (8,000 m²) of land to be used for work with elementary agriculture. The next year Mrs. Bidwell donated an orange orchard lot 55 x {{convert|440|ft|m}} as the children's playground, which is connected to the Training School.<ref name=csuchico>{{cite web | last = Bailey | first = Mary Ellen | title=University Archives: Chico State Normal School (1887-1921)|url=http://www.csuchico.edu/lspr/time1.html| accessdate=2008-01-06}}</ref> Twenty years later in 1921, legislation was enacted to change the school's name to Chico State Teacher's College. In 1922, Chico State Teacher's College added a junior college curriculum and awarded a certificate after two years. Also in 1922 [[Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park|Bidwell Mansion]] was turned into a women's dormitory, Bidwell Hall. In 1923 the first college paper, ''The Collegian'' was published. In 1924, the state board of education allowed the school to grant [[Bachelor's degree|baccalaureate]] degrees. Also in 1924, the [[Bobcat|wildcat]] was chosen as the [[mascot]]. In 1925 the [[alumni]] organization was founded. In 1927 a fire destroyed the Normal Building. That same year a gym was built on the grounds of Bidwell Mansion. In 1929, the corner stone for the new administration building was laid on top of Normal Building's original corner stone. In 1929 the student bookstore was established. In 2009 over 25 students engauged in a mass orgy. The students were seen in the streets extrtemely intoxicated engauging in sexual acts while chanting "Hammer those rippers." The students were held in high regards by other classmates for the remainder of there college years. |
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Former names | Northern Branch State Normal School of California (1887-1921) Chico State Teachers College (1921-35) Chico State College (1935-72) |
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| Motto | Ars Probat Artificem |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1887 |
| Endowment | US$34.7 million (2008)[1] |
| President | Paul Zingg |
Academic staff | 1,000 |
| Students | 17,132[2] |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Rural[3], 119 acres (482,000 m²) |
| Colors | Cardinal and White |
| Nickname | Wildcats |
| Affiliations | California State University system , Western Association of Schools and Colleges. |
| Mascot | Willie the Wildcat |
| Website | CSU Chico |
| File:CSU Chico logo.png | |
California State University, Chico is the second-oldest campus in the California State University system. It is located in Chico, California, about ninety miles north of Sacramento. California State University, Chico is commonly known as Chico State or Cal State, Chico.
History
On March 12, 1887, a legislative act was enacted to create the Northern Branch State Normal School of California. Less than a month later, Chico was chosen as the location. On June 24, 1887, General John Bidwell donated 8 acres (32,000 m²) of land from his cherry orchard. Then on July 4, 1888, the first cornerstone was laid. On September 3, 1889, doors opened for the 90 enrolled students. The library opened on January 11, 1890 with 350 books. On June 20, 1891 the first graduation took place, a class of 15.
In 1910, Annie Bidwell donated an additional two acres (8,000 m²) of land to be used for work with elementary agriculture. The next year Mrs. Bidwell donated an orange orchard lot 55 x 440 feet (130 m) as the children's playground, which is connected to the Training School.[4] Twenty years later in 1921, legislation was enacted to change the school's name to Chico State Teacher's College. In 1922, Chico State Teacher's College added a junior college curriculum and awarded a certificate after two years. Also in 1922 Bidwell Mansion was turned into a women's dormitory, Bidwell Hall. In 1923 the first college paper, The Collegian was published. In 1924, the state board of education allowed the school to grant baccalaureate degrees. Also in 1924, the wildcat was chosen as the mascot. In 1925 the alumni organization was founded. In 1927 a fire destroyed the Normal Building. That same year a gym was built on the grounds of Bidwell Mansion. In 1929, the corner stone for the new administration building was laid on top of Normal Building's original corner stone. In 1929 the student bookstore was established. In 2009 over 25 students engauged in a mass orgy. The students were seen in the streets extrtemely intoxicated engauging in sexual acts while chanting "Hammer those rippers." The students were held in high regards by other classmates for the remainder of there college years.
In 1935, Bidwell Hall was turned into a recreation and student center - the first student union. Also in 1935 a legislative act changed the college name from Chico State Teachers College to Chico State College. In 1937 evening classes started on campus and athletic fields were purchased from the Chico Board of Education. In 1939, chimes were installed in library tower. Sororities held a fund drive to raise $600 for them. In 1940 the college offered civilian pilot classes.
In 1948, dorms for 200 male students were set up on west side of Warner Street. The buildings were built during World War II and were used as bachelor quarters for a Marine Hospital in Klamath Falls, Oregon. They were brought to Chico State in sections and reconstructed in the spring of 1948. The two story barrack-like structures had 36 rooms, each occupied by 4 students. North Hall later became a girls dormitory. The speech and debate team was founded by Herbert Rae, Speech & Drama Department Chair.
In 1950, California's governor allowed state colleges to grant Master of Arts degrees. In 1951 the college reorganized from 18 departments into seven divisions with chairmen. Then in 1956 a new flagpost and sign for in front of Kendall Hall was donated by the class of 1956. In the following year, 1957, a new cafeteria was built the rose gardens were planted. In 1958 the first "telecourse" was taught, Psychology 51.
KCSC, a student run radio station launched, broadcasting old-time radio dramas on the campus public address system was launched in 1951.
In 1972, Chico State College became California State University, Chico as a result of legislation passed in 1971.
In 1975, broadcasts of classes through closed circuit TV were used for the first time by residents in Oroville, Marysville and Colusa. Also in 1975, The Orion, the campus student newspaper published its first issue. In 1977, the other campus paper, The Wildcat, changed its name to Chico News and Review and moved off campus to become an independent publication. In 1978 bike riding was restricted on campus.
Chico State's the library was renamed for Ted Meriam in 1981. Notably, the 75th Pioneer Days was held in 1985, but the event was canceled in 1987, ostensibly because of a riot.
In 1997 Wild Oak Music Group, an independent record company, was founded and is run by the Music Industry students within the College of Humanities and Fine Arts.
In 1989 The Orion wins the National Pacemaker Award, the first of nine the paper has won. CSU Chico opened its first sub-campus in Redding, affiliated with Shasta College, in 2007.
In 2005, student Matt Carrington was hazed to death at the Chi Tau house, which had previously been expelled from the university in 2001 due to violations.[5] Carrington died as a result of water intoxication during a hazing session involving the victim being forced to exercise and drink large quantities of water.
Currently, there are six on-campus dorms. Whitney, Shasta and Lassen halls are on the main campus, while Esken, Mechoopda and Konkow are near the athletic fields about a block and a half away from the main campus. Whitney, Shasta and Lassen are the names of major mountains in Northern California, and the others are named after Indian tribes which used to inhabit the area. Most buildings that make up the campus are named after counties in California. University Village or "UV" is a university-owned dorm about a mile off campus. Currently, the University is building another dormitory, to be named Sutter Hall, between Whitney Hall and Lassen and Shasta Halls.
Chico State is known for academic excellence in engineering, science, computing, business, technology, environmental studies, Theatre Arts [6]and communication.
In 2010, the student body president, a Nigerian (African) was stabbed multiple times. It was labelled as a hate crime.
Rankings
Academic
- 6th Best Public Master's Level University in the West (2010) from U.S. News & World Report.[7]
- 6th Best Public Master's Level University in the West (2009) from U.S. News & World Report.[7]
- 6th Best Public Master's Level University in the West (2008) from U.S. News & World Report.[7]
- 4th Best Public Master's Level University in the West (2007) from U.S. News & World Report.[8]
- 4th Best Public Master's Level University in the West (2006) from U.S. News & World Report.[8]
- 3rd Best Public Master's Level University in the West (2005) from U.S. News & World Report.[8]
- 3rd Best Public Master's Level University in the West (2004) from U.S. News & World Report.[8]
- 4th Best Public Master's Level University in the West (2003) from U.S. News & World Report.[8]
- 3rd Best Public Master's Level University in the West (2002) from U.S. News & World Report.[8]
Other
- Chico State is the 8th Most Sustainable College Campus in the World from Grist Magazine (2007)[9]
- 2nd Most Sustainable College Campus in the United States of America
- 2nd party school in U.S., Playboy, (2002)[10] (Chico State did not rank on Playboy's subsequent list[11])
- 1st party school in U.S., Playboy, (1987)[10]
Academics
Chico State has more than 50 Departments[12] and offers more than 150 undergraduate degrees.[13] The school has several libraries, including Meriam Library, which has several special collections of Native American and Californian history.[14]
Chico State's student-run theatre organization is "Ink Blot Arts." Their mission statment is to bring theatre, of all kinds, to people of all kinds.[15]
Athletics
Chico State Wildcats
The school sponsors soccer, basketball, cross country, golf, and track and field for both men and women. The school sponsors softball and volleyball for women, and baseball for men.
The school's athletic director is Anita Barker. The school competes in Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association in the California Collegiate Athletic Association.[16] The Chico State baseball team plays at Nettleton Stadium and has won the NCAA Division II World Series in 1997 and 1999 and appeared in the title game in 2002, 2006.[17]
The school finished third in the 2004-2005 NACDA Director's Cup. In 1997 Chico State ended its football program citing rising insurance costs.[18][19]
CSU Chico won the NCAA Division II national championships in men's swimming and diving in 1973, 1974 and 1976. The program was eliminated several years after the 1976 national championship season. The men's soccer program lost in the title game in 2003.
In 2001 the women's rugby team won a Division I national championship.
Service and recognition
California State University, Chico has once again been designated as a member of the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction. This honor, the second in a row for CSU, Chico, highlights the University’s civic engagement activities during 2007.
In 2006, the year the community service honor roll program was launched, CSU, Chico was one of 10 schools to be a finalist for President George W. Bush’s Higher Education Community Service Award for Excellence in General Community Service.[20] In 2006-07 CSU, Chico was first among 215 colleges and universities in the U.S. by raising a record $187,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the largest childhood cancer research center in the world. CSU, Chico also set records for the highest number of participants writing the highest number of letters on behalf of St. Jude.
CSU, Chico has set records for the number of volunteers taking part to raise money (2,021) and the number of letters sent out requesting support (in excess of 37,000).
Among the civic engagement programs at CSU, Chico are Community Action Volunteers in Education (CAVE) and Community Legal Information Center (CLIC).[1][2] CAVE student volunteers help more than 30,000 clients annually, and CLIC student volunteers provide free referrals and legal information to more than 13,000 clients.
The Orion is Chico State's nationally acclaimed school newspaper, and has been named (on several occasions) the number one weekly collegiate publication.[21]
Sustainability
CSU, Chico has received a number of honors for its leadership role in sustainability and environmental awareness and education. CSU, Chico’s Green Campus Program won the Best Practices award for Student Energy Efficiency in the CSU in April 2008. In 2007, the University was awarded the Grand Prize by the National Wildlife Federation for efforts to reduce global warming.
The University was ranked on a list of 15 colleges and universities around the world cited for their leadership in sustainability and environmental programs. Grist Magazine, a well-known Web-based environmental news and commentary publication, has placed CSU, Chico on its list of “15 Green Colleges and Universities.”[22] The DailyGreen, a popular Web site that bills itself as “The consumer’s guide to the green revolution,” has featured CSU, Chico in a list of 10 top colleges and universities that includes Harvard University, Duke University, Middlebury College and Oberlin College.[23]
Chico Professor Jeff Price, shared in the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize as a lead author of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change[24] , and is also Senior Fellow for Climate Change and Biodiversity at the United Nations Environment Program – World Conservation Monitoring Center (UNEP-WCMC).
CSU, Chico University Printing Services has been awarded Forest Stewardship Council chain-of-custody certification by Scientific Certification Systems (certificate number SCS-COC-001517), supporting CSU, Chico’s campuswide commitment to sustainability. CSU, Chico is one of the first universities in the country to receive this certification.
CSU, Chico's executive director of the Institute for Sustainable Development is Scott McNall.[3] Complete information on the University's involvement in sustainable issues is listed on the Sustainable News Web site.
Demographics
| Undergraduate | |
|---|---|
| African American | 2.1% |
| Asian American | 5.7% |
| White American | 65.6% |
| Hispanic American | 11.9% |
| Native American | 1.0% |
| International | 1.8% |
| Ethnicity unreported/unknown | 12.0% |
Male to Female Percentage: Male 46% - Female 54%[citation needed]
Fight Song
Chico State Fight Song
Hail to Chico State
She's our dear old alma mater
Where our teams so great
lead us on to victory
Rah Rah Rah
Where our men are square
and our fair coeds are fairer
Come let us give a cheer
for dear old Chico State
People
Notable Alumni
| Name | Known for | Relationship to Chico | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annette Abbott Adams | First female Assistant Attorney General of the United States | ||
| Matthew Axelson | United States Navy SEAL killed in Afghanistan | ||
| David Dingleberry Brevik | Video game developer | ||
| Big Poppa E | Professional slam poet | Attended 1994-2000 (Journalism) | |
| Al Borges | Football coach | BA, 1981 | |
| Nelson Briles | Former Major League Baseball Player | ||
| Don Carlson | Former National Basketball Association player | ||
| Doug Chapman | Actor | BA, 1994 | |
| Raymond Carver | Author | ||
| Amanda Detmer | Actress | ||
| Clair Engle | United States Senator | BA, 1930 | |
| Horace Dove-Edwin | Olympian | MA in Exercise Science, 1999 | |
| Ken Grossman | Co-founder Sierra Nevada Brewing Company | ||
| Joseph Hilbe | Statistician and philosopher | BA in Philosophy | |
| Dominik Jakubek | Goalkeeper for Major League Soccer | BA Liberal Studies 2009 | |
| Mat Kearney | Columbia Recording Artist | Majored in English. Dropped out as a Junior to pursue music in Nashville. | |
| Adnan Khashoggi | Saudi businessman | ||
| Sandra Lerner | Co-founder of Cisco Systems | ||
| George Maderos | Former National Football League player | ||
| Michael Messner | Sociologist, Professor at the University of Southern California | BA, 1974; MA, 1976 | |
| Bob Mulholland | Political Strategist | ||
| Matt Olmstead | Writer and television producer | ||
| Kathleen O'Neal Gear | Historian and archaeologist | BA and MA | |
| Maureen O'Toole | Olympic silver medalist | ||
| Lubna al Qasimi | Minister for Economy and Planning of the United Arab Emirates | BS in Computer Science | |
| Rick Rigsby | Professor of Communications | MA | |
| Ed Rollins | Political Strategist | BA, 1968 | |
| Thom Ross | Artist | degree in fine arts, 1974 | |
| Carolyn Shoemaker | Astronomer | ||
| Mike Thompson | Member of the United States Congress | ||
| David M. Traversi | Author | B.S. in Business Administration, 1981 | |
| Pat Uskert | Associate Producer, Investigator on UFO Hunters (The History Channel) | BA in English | |
| Mark Ulriksen | Painter | ||
| Patrick Vaughan | Historian | ||
| Bill Wattenburg | Radio host, author, inventor | ||
| Chris Wondolowski | Midfielder for Major League Soccer | ||
| Don Young | Member of the United States Congress | BA, 1958 |
Matt Champion || Med Student St. Louis University]] || BS, 2008
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Faculty
| Name | Known for | Relationship to Chico |
|---|---|---|
| John Gardner (novelist) | Author | Professor of English |
| Michael Gillis | Historian | Lecturer in history |
| Janja Lalich | Sociologist | Professor of Sociology |
| Harold Lang | Dancer and actor | Professor of dance, 1970-1985 |
| Peveril Meigs | Geographer | Professor of geography, 1929-1942 |
| Nicholas Nagy-Talavera | Historian | Professor of History, 1967-1991 |
| Michael Perelman | Author | Professor of Economics |
| Jeff Price | Shared in the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize[25] | Professor of Geological and Environmental Sciences |
| Ivan Sviták | Philosopher, Critic, Poet | Professor of Philosophy, 1909-587-3568 |
| Janet Turner | Artist | Professor of Art, 1959-1983 |
University presidents
- Edward Timothy Pierce, 1889-1893
- Robert F. Pennell, 1893-1897
- Carleton M. Ritter, 1897-1899
- Charles C. Van Liew, 1899-1910
- Allison Ware, 1910-1917
- Elmer Isaiah Miller, 1910, 1917-1918
- Charles Osenbaugh, 1918-1930
- Clarence Knight Studley, 1930-1931
- Rudolph D. Lindquist, 1931
- Aymer Jay Hamilton, 1931-1950
- George Glenn Kendall, 1950-1966
- Robert Eugene Hill, 1966-1970
- Lew Dwight Oliver, 1970-1971
- Stanford Cazier, 1971-1979
- Robert L. Fredenburg, 1979-1980
- Robin Wilson, 1980-1993
- Manuel A. Esteban, 1993-2003
- Scott McNall, 2003-2004
- Paul Zingg, 2004-present
References
- ^ "2008 NACUBO Endowment Study" (PDF). National Association of College and University Business Officers. Retrieved January 27, 2009.
- ^ "2009 Facts about the CSU: Enrollment". California State University web site. California State University. Retrieved July 16, 2009.
- ^ http://www.csumentor.edu/select/compareview/Default.asp?sortby=3&switchto=
- ^ Bailey, Mary Ellen. "University Archives: Chico State Normal School (1887-1921)". Retrieved 2008-01-06.
- ^ Morrison, Keith (June. 26, 2006). "Hazing death at Chico State". MSNBC. Retrieved 2009-01-18.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ www.csuchico.edu/thea
- ^ a b c "National Honors for CSU, Chico: Ranked Sixth Among Western Master's Level Public Universities by U.S. News; In Forbes' Top 100 List". California State University, Chico. August 21, 2009. Retrieved 2010-03-17.
- ^ a b c d e f "CSU, Chico Ranked Fourth Among Top Master's Level Public Universities from the West". California State University, Chico. Aug. 22, 2006. Retrieved 2007-05-17.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ 15 Green Colleges and Universities | Grist | Main Dish | 10 Aug 2007
- ^ a b "Playboy's Party Schools". Snopes.com. 2008. Retrieved 2007-05-17.
- ^ "'books, Babes, Beer'". Associated Press. April 5, 2006. Retrieved 2007-05-17.
- ^ "Colleges and Departments". Chico State. 2008. Retrieved 2007-01-04.
- ^ "Program Search". Chico State. 2008. Retrieved 2007-01-04.
- ^ "Library Collections". Meriam Library. 2008. Retrieved 2007-01-04.
- ^ [www.inkblotarts.com Ink Blot Arts], URL accessed October 10, 2009
- ^ "Wildcat Athletics". California State University, Chico. 2006. Retrieved 2007-01-04.
- ^ "Taylor takes the reins at Chico State". Chico Enterprise-Record. Jul 26, 2006. Retrieved 2007-01-04.
- ^ "Chico State football: 10 years gone, and not likely to..." Chico Enterprise-Record. Feb 3, 2007. Retrieved 2007-01-04.
- ^ "Final coach looks back at the end". Chico Enterprise-Record. February 3, 2007. Retrieved 2007-01-04.
- ^ "2006 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll". Corporation for National and Community Service. 2006. Retrieved 2007-03-01.
- ^ "About The Orion". The Orion. 2006. Retrieved 2007-03-01.
- ^ "15 Green Colleges and Universities". Grist Magazine. July 2007. Retrieved 2008-12-28.
- ^ "15 Green Colleges and Universities". The DailyGreen. July 2008. Retrieved 2008-12-28.
- ^ "Noted CSU, Chico Biologist Named to World Environmental Organization". California State University, Chico. March 5, 2008. Retrieved 2006-12-28.
- ^ "Noted CSU, Chico Biologist Named to World Environmental Organization". California State University, Chico. March 5, 2008. Retrieved 2006-12-28.
External links
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Official University
- California State University, Chico Homepage – Official website
- California State University, Chico Alumni list – Official website
- California State University, Chico Athletics – Official website
- Colleges and Departments – Official website
Affiliated
- The Orion – Official CSU, Chico student newspaper
- Chico State Associated Students – Official website
- Chico Performances – Official website
- Continuing Education – Official website
- American Language and Culture Institute – Official website
Other Resources
- The Chico Wiki – The Chico Wiki's Chico State Page
- Chico, California
- Educational institutions established in 1887
- California State University
- California State University, Chico
- Universities and colleges in Butte County, California
- American Association of State Colleges and Universities
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges
- Central Valley of California