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Back to the People with Nicole ShanahanRegenerative Ag: Farming the Way Nature Intended, feat. Cynthia DaleyCynthia Daley is a professor within the College of Agriculture at California State University, Chico, and serves as the Director for the Center for Regenerative Agriculture & Resilient Systems. Cynthia is originally from Illinois, where her family has been actively engaged in the farming profession for more than four generations. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois, her doctorate at University of California Davis. She joined the CSU Chico, COA faculty in 1997 and later founded the Organic Dairy Education & Research Program in 2006. Seeing the need to grow the ecological farming movement, Daley went on to co-create the...2025-06-251h 26
Straight from the Source with Hayley WattsChico State President Steve Perez is optimistic about the incoming workforceHe's worked all over the country, but says Chico is his last stop (even though he says the president's mansion just might be haunted). Perez shares insight into new projects, including the vacant Whitney Hall. He talks about state money woes and how the latest moves from Washington are impacting the CSU. Plus, navigating the pandemic, students with mental health struggles and the ongoing homeless crisis surrounding the campus area.2025-06-0941 min
Community Builders - A Chico PodcastEpisode #8 - Maitreya BadamiIn Episode #8 of Community Builders, we feature Maitreya Badami, Associate Professor of CSU Chico's Department of Political Science and Director of Education at the Butte Defense Equity Project. Maitreya shares how she blends her passion for social justice with her academic and community roles, impacting both her students and the broader community.During the episode, Maitreya explains her approach to teaching public policy and social equity, motivating students to move from theory to active engagement and advocacy. This educational philosophy prepares them to be future leaders capable of driving significant societal changes.Maitreya also discusses...2025-03-2657 min
Strictly Business on KSVYStrictly Business KSVY - Professor of Political Science, CSU Chico - Diane DwyreHosts: Kip Altman with George Webber
Guest: Diane Dwyre, Prof. Political Science, CSU Chico
We will talk about:
1) your new book on the U.S. campaign finance system,
2) how and why you started researching and writing about campaign finance policy,
3) why the campaign finance system has developed as we find it today,
4) your perspective on campaign finance regulatory structure,
5) why the Supreme Court sided with free speech over political equality,
6) the impact of corruption - in what form and by whom,
7) why the campaign finance system is privately funded,
8) the evolution of the cost of campaigning - how much...2024-10-2850 min
Crime at BedtimeYuba County 5The Yuba County Five were a group of young men from Yuba County, California in the United States, each with mild intellectual disabilities or psychiatric conditions. The boys were reported missing after attending a college basketball game at CSU, Chico (also known as Chico State), on the night of February 24, 1978.That night would lead to a large-scale search for the young men that would take months before there was a breakthrough.Eventually some of the boys were located and that would lead to far more questions than answers.Get early and...2024-05-0523 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 2068: California State University Chico | Chico, California | Agricultural College EpisodeFor Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have with agricultural schools at trade show like the National FFA Convention. Chico State University is the agricultural college that I almost went to. I have told the story on the show before, but in today's interview I finally get to verify! As it...2024-05-0553 min
UBCNews - Arts & DesignJohn Natsoulas Gallery Hosts 37th Annual CCACA on April 12 and 13The 37th annual California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art (CCACA) is a world-class conference featuring pop-up shows, demonstrations, and lectures. Hosted in Davis, California, this ceramics conference honors UC Davis’ legacy of advancing ceramic arts. This interactive experience includes not only outstanding artists and exciting exhibitions, but the opportunity to attend insightful lectures and demonstrations by renowned artists from around the world. The pop-up shows are free to visit, and will feature works from students across Northern California. CSU Sacramento, Humboldt Polytechnic College, CSU San Francisco, California College of the Arts, UC Santa Cruz, CSU Chico, CSU Sa...2024-03-0702 min
Rise, Teach, LearnSeason V Episode 3: READI RetrospectiveJoin Drs. Jamie Gunderson, Alisa Wade, and Chiara Ferrari for a conversation about the impact and sustainability of the Research in Equity, Antiracism, Diversity, and Inclusion (READI) hub at Chico State.2024-03-0424 minRise, Teach, LearnSeason V Episode 2: Interview with President PerezJoin Drs. Jamie Gunderson and Zach Justus as they have a conversation about teaching and learning with Chico State President, Steve Perez.2023-10-3024 minRise, Teach, LearnSeason V Episode 1: Caffeinated Cats ReunionJoin Dr. Jamie Gunderson as she catches up with the hosts of a podcast from our Wildcat past, Caffeinated Cats. Relive some memorable moments with Drs. Zach Justus, Tracy Butts, and Mary Wallmark, and hear their insights and stories. If you were a fan of Caffeinated Cats, this episode is a must-listen! 2023-10-0321 min
You Go First with Lain HensleyBreaking the Glass Ceiling I Gayle Hutchinson I Ep. #18
Gayle Hutchinson is California State University of Chico's first female president in the college's 135-year history.
Pushed into the deep end at the start of her presidency, she hit the ground running to lead the university through the Oroville Dam Crisis, the Camp Fire Disaster, and COVID-19.
Hutchinson's achievements as president include overseeing the completion of a new arts and science building, securing more than $106 million in state funding, and rebuilding many key relationships between the university and surrounding community.
Hutchinson is retiring after almost three decades in the Cal State University system, the last seven years as president...2023-05-0331 min
Truth HunterPresident Hutchinson on being the first gay president of a CSUPresident Hutchinson on being the first gay president of a CSU by The Orion2023-05-0105 minTruth HunterPresident Gayle Hutchinson's final interview with The OrionChico State President Gayle Hutchinson, who climbed her way through the ranks of the CSU system to become the first female president of Chico State and the first gay president of a CSU, sat down for her final interview with The Orion.2023-05-011h 02Rise, Teach, LearnSeason IV Episode 6: HSI Impacts & InitiativesJoin Drs. Jamie Gunderson and Chiara Ferrari for a conversation with Chico State's Chief Diversity Officer, Dr. Joseph Morales, and Director of LatinX Equity and Success, Teresita Curiel, as they explore the concept of servingness and what it means to be a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) for Chico State.2023-04-1122 minRise, Teach, LearnSeason IV Episode 5: Language MattersJoin Drs. Gunderson, Lemmi, and Varga as they explore the impacts of language on learning and professional spaces including ideas for promoting inclusion in classrooms and during collaboration.2023-03-0624 minRise, Teach, LearnSeason IV Episode 4: AI in AcademiaJoin Drs. Gunderson, Jaxon, and Justus as they explore ChatGPT including what it is, what it can do, some ethical implications about labor, equity and language diversity, and its potential impacts on education and other fields.2023-02-0731 minRise, Teach, LearnSeason IV Episode 3: ChicoFlex, Hyflex... It's All ComplexJoin Dr. Jamie Gunderson as she explores ChicoFlex and Hyflex modes of instruction in a conversation with Academic Technology Officer, Kathy Fernandes, and ChicoFlex Assessment Fellows, Dr. Katie Mercurio and Tina Hanson-Lewis. 2022-11-0918 min
Just a Good ConversationJust a Good Conversation: Jason HalleyJason is a CSU, Chico alumnus in communication design and former photo editor for The Orion. He also has an MFA in photography from the Academy of Art in San Francisco. Previously, he worked as a staff photographer for the Chico Enterprise-Record, where he won two first-place awards for his photos from the California Newspaper Publishers Association. Among his duties are taking photos for Chico State publications and web pages, covering campus events, and managing a database of university images. We talk about finding his love of photography, his newspaper career and finding home at Chino State.2022-10-141h 57Rise, Teach, LearnSeason IV Episode 2: Canvas and Accessible Learning MaterialsJoin Dr. Jamie Gunderson and Kathy Fernandes, the Chico State Academic Technology Officer, as they discuss the upcoming campus migration to Canvas.2022-10-1217 minRise, Teach, LearnSeason IV Episode 1: The UDL FLCJoin Drs. Gunderson, Ferrari, and Mercurio as they highlight and discuss the upcoming Faculty Learning Community centered around Universal Design for Learning. This is the first FLC offered under the auspices of READI, the new hub for Research in Equity, Antiracism, Diversity, and Inclusion, housed in Faculty Development. This FLC will also pilot an assessment model for FDEV programs to determine impacts on teaching and learning.2022-09-0817 min
Growing the ValleyMechanical HedginPrunes with Rich Rosecrance and Becky Wheeler-DykesDr. Rich Rosecrance and Becky Wheeler-Dykes (CSU Chico) discuss their latest findings on the mechanical pruning of prune trees. You can learn more at: sacvalleyorchards.com/prunes/year-round-management-prunes/mechanical-pruning-in-french and sacvalleyorchards.com/photos-from-the-field/box-hedging-decrease-prune-sunburn.This critical research is made possible by generous support from the Prune Board of California and the CSU Agricultural Research Initiative. Upcoming webinar: “Practical Canker Management in Almond and Prune” Thursday, September 29 from 9 – 10:30 AM PST. The webinar will feature UC plant pathologists Florent Trouillas and Themis Michailides discussing the latest best management practices for almond and prune cankers, respectively. There will be lots of opp...2022-08-3121 min
The Sages Among UsSandra Barrington, Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation Executive DirectorSandra talks about her upbringing "down the hill" and the example of philanthropy taught to her by her role model mother and aunts. She is a graduate of CSU Chico and has worked in fundraising for most of her adult life. She speaks of the importance of access to healthcare and her work with the foundation to further that mission.2022-08-2529 min
Blockchain ValueSeason 3, Episode 1 – The Cure to the Crypto Calamity (with Jeremy Nau)Jeremy Nau is a founding member and Director in Armanino's Blockchain and Digital Assets practice. A CPA, Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Certified Bitcoin Professional (CBP), Jeremy acts as a subject matter expert for Armanino's clients across all industries. In this capacity, Jeremy leads the digital asset portions of audit, SOC, SOX and tax engagements for many types of industry clients such as exchanges, custodians, miners, stakers, token projects, wallets, payment processors and stablecoins.
Additionally, Jeremy is a co-founder and product manager of Armanino's TrustExplorer suite of products. He helped create the first ever real-time audit application...2022-08-2329 min
RockTalk the PodcastGraniterock's Tech Talk 2022 - Series No.2 - Green Concrete and On Demand EPD'sThis is the second of three Tech Talk webinars provided by Graniterock in April of 2022. The annual in-depth event continues Graniterock's efforts to educate agencies, specifiers, architects and contractors with the latest information to help develop and broaden the industries understanding of available high quality product, best practices and value engineering.Katha Redmon is the Director of Concrete Products for Graniterockand has been with the company for 10yearsmanaging the concrete laboratory team. Shehas a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California,Irvine andhas been in the concrete industry for over thirtyyears.Katha holds multiple ACI and NRMCA certifications and enjoys ...2022-06-291h 05
Growing the ValleyEncore: Field Evaluation of Almond Varieties - Results Through 7th LeafPhoebe, Luke, and Roger Duncan (UCCE Stanislaus) discuss results out of their respective regional almond variety trial sites. Additional resources: Two walnut meetings on Thursday, June 16. UCCE Walnut rootstock field meeting in Lake County & in Princeton (Colusa County), from CAFF: Biologically Integrated Orchards Systems (BIOS): Predatory Mite Release, Predator Attractants, and Cover Crops in Walnuts. Thursday June 23 at 8:30 AM: Almond Variety Trial & Irrigation Management Demonstration at the Butte County trial site (CSU Chico Farm).The research report of the 2020 results is the main source material for the conversation. Thank...2022-06-1447 min
Rise, Teach, LearnSeason III Episode 7: The READI HubJoin Drs. Gunderson, Ferrari, and Teasdale as they introduce the hub for Research in Equity, Antiracism, Diversity, and Inclusion (READI) and highlight initiatives to support faculty in pedagogy, research, and scholarship of teaching and learning focused on EDI and antiracist practices.2022-05-1225 min
The Construction Corner#180 - Building and Rebuilding with Coleman JonesColeman Jones is from a small Northern California town; one of those places many only dream about leaving. He was raised through hard work; cleaning cars, hammering out dents and painting vehicles, but he had a passion for more. Coleman's path out of the small town was through a Bachelors of Science in Construction Management from CSU Chico. He married his high school sweetheart a week after graduation and moved to the Sacramento region where he joined Rudolph and Sletten, Inc., one of California’s largest and most respected commercial contractors. Throughout his 11 years with R&S, Coleman managed se...2022-05-0345 minRise, Teach, LearnSeason III Episode 6: Global Engagement Opportunities for FacultyJoin Drs. Jamie Gunderson, Jennifer Gruber, Sara Trechter, and Chunyan Echo Song, as they discuss global engagement opportunities for faculty and staff at Chico State.2022-04-2119 min
CORH ValuesSeason 4 #3: Yuliana Calvillo Solis on International Law and the Ukrainian Refugee CrisisRecent Humanities Graduate Yuliana Calvillo Solis speaks to us from Paris where she is pursuing a Master's Degree in Diplomacy and International Law at the American University. We talk about her thesis work at CSU Chico analyzing medieval French and Spanish epic poems that deal with the relations between Christians and Muslims. Then we cover International Law and examine the rights of refugees in light of the tragedy unfolding in Ukraine. What exactly is involved in the process of seeking asylum? What obligations do the receiving countries have under the relevant conventions? 2022-04-1946 minRise, Teach, LearnSeason III Episode 5: Neurodiversity in Higher EducationJoin Drs. Jamie Gunderson, Josie Blagrave, and Charley Turner, along with Betina Wildhaber, as they discuss neurodiversity and tips, tricks, and strategies for supporting all learners.2022-04-0724 min
Stories from California Cattle CountryEpisode 13: Communication Breakdown with Dave DaleyToday we speak with Dave Daley, a 5th generation cattle rancher in Butte County, professor at CSU Chico and past president of the California Cattlemen’s Association. For more than 30 years, through his involvement with the College of Agriculture at California State University, Chico, Daley has also been influential in the lives of other current and up-and-coming young cattlemen throughout the state. He recently served as the Associate Dean of the College of Agriculture at California State University and was an animal science professor at the University for many years. Today, Daley is still involved with the University through hi...2022-03-2820 minCORH ValuesSeason 4 #2: Spencer McNairn on Religion and International RelationsWe spoke with Spencer McNairn who graduated from the Religious Studies program at CSU, Chico in 2021. He is now a student at Syracuse University in New York working on his Master's degree in the esteemed International Relations program there. We talk about the role of religion in International affairs, and explore ways in which it can both bring people together but also create rifts. We look at the role of religion in life today around the globe, explore the importance of diversity, and talk about Spencer's experiences travelling in Asia and Latin America. 2022-03-2538 minRise, Teach, LearnSeason III Episode 4: Ethical Considerations for ResearchJoin Drs. Jamie Gunderson and Patrick Johnson, as they discuss ethical considerations and procedures for conducting research at Chico State.2022-03-2328 min
GSEC's G-SpotWomen of ExcellenceIn honor of International Women's Day (3/8), the GSEC partnered with Women of Excellence to discuss their program! Women of Excellence is a GE course link (MCGS145) that is ran through the STAR center. Their mission is to empower, guide, and support women of color at CSU, Chico that are historically underserved. Giving Day Link (Closing April 1st!): https://givingday.csuchico.edu/campaigns/women-of-excellence-4#/welcomeInstagram: @womenofexcellence530 Website: https://www.csuchico.edu/star/academic-retention-programs/woe.shtml 2022-03-0920 minRise, Teach, LearnSeason III Episode 3: Supporting Faculty ResearchJoin Dr. Jamie Gunderson along with Provost Larson, Dr. Chiara Ferrari, Mary Sidney, and Julie Jessen, as they discuss the teacher-scholar model and explore opportunities and resources for engaging in research at Chico State.2022-03-0226 minRise, Teach, LearnSeason III Episode 2: Supporting Student ResearchJoin Dr. Jamie Gunderson along with an interdisciplinary team of Deans and Faculty, as they discuss impacts and examples of supporting authentic research experiences for undergraduate and graduate students at Chico State.2022-02-1622 minRise, Teach, LearnSeason III Episode 1: The CAREFUL Assessment FrameworkJoin Drs. Jamie Gunderson and Rachel Teasdale along with our Equity Fellow, Paul Bailey, as they explore the components of the CAREFUL Assessment Framework to promote the design of more meaningful, engaging, and authentic assessments. 2022-02-0216 min
LSD Sucks ProbablyLSD Sucks Probably 22Talk and punk rock at CSU Chico
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What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?Being chased by a herd of News (20220125)Lots of news today,
FSA update on use of FAFSA data to inform students about other federal benefit programs.
NASFAA article about rescinding of need for ASLA.
NASFAA article on new ID.me process at the IRS website, and an announcement on the 2022 NASFAA conference.
Forbes article about needed changes in higher education.
Napa Valley Register article about how students are leaving money (Pell Grant money) on the table by not applying for financial aid.
An interesting article about whether your college degree is a worthy investment.
Financial aid job postings for the LACCD, CSU Chico, and UW-Stout...2022-01-2624 min
Bioneers: Revolution From the Heart of NatureFarmacology - Soil Health And Medicine | Daphne Miller, Timothy J. LaSalle, Josh Whiton, and Arty ManganDaphne Miller, MD, had long suspected that human wellbeing and how our food is produced are intimately linked. She visited and studied seven innovative family farms around the country on a quest to discover the hidden connections between how we grow our food and our health, and she published her findings in "Farmacology: Total Health from the Ground Up" (also the basis for the award-winning documentary In Search of Balance). (Daphne begins speaking at 44:00.) Joining Daphne to discuss how farming techniques from seed choice to soil management have a direct impact on our health will be: Timothy J. LaSalle...2022-01-011h 26Rise, Teach, LearnSeason II Episode 8: Contributions and Experiences in Graduate EducationJoin Drs. Jamie Gunderson, Sharon Barrios, Matt Thomas, Jennifer Malkowski, and Frieda Fichtner as they explore the many contributions of graduate education to Chico State and the larger community, and engage in a conversation about the experiences of faculty who support graduate students as they pursue their educational, research, and professional goals.2021-12-1619 minRise, Teach, LearnSeason II Episode 7: Faculty Salary and Working ConditionsJoin Drs. Jamie Gunderson and Al Schademan along with the President of the Chico Chapter of the California Faculty Association, Tim Sistrunk, as they engage in a conversation about the current status of our faculty contract negotiations. 2021-12-0124 min
Life's Essential IngredientsSeason 2 - EP #3 Sandra Guzman is Dealing HOPE!Send us a textSeason 2 Episode #3 Sandra Guzman coming from Sacramento, CaliforniaYou can find at Sandra at esperanzacounseling75@gmail.com or reach out and speak to her at 916 678-8347.Sandra is a counselor, professor, MFT, mom, friend, colleague, and is the Program Director of The Puente Project at Sacramento City College. Words to describe our guest today include: intelligent, dedicated, hard working, fun – loving, talented, beautiful, driven, passionate, powerful advocate, incredible listener, an even better down to earth therapist, and someone each and every student on the Sac City campus nee...2021-11-301h 01
Tech Sales InsightsE38 - From AE to CEO - The Sales Superpower Kris Rudeegraap, SendosoKris has more than a decade of sales experience and has spent time in sales at Talkdesk, Yapstone, and Piqora. During that time, he discovered that creating meaningful engagements through direct mail and gifting was an effective way to drive demand and increase sales—which helped inspire the idea for Sendoso. Kris is a California native and CSU-Chico alum currently residing in the Bay Area.
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2021-11-2435 minRise, Teach, LearnSeason II Episode 6: Touring the Spring 2022 Faculty Learning CommunitiesJoin Drs. Jamie Gunderson, Chiara Ferrari, Erik Wasinger, and Mark Stemen, as they tour the Spring 2022 Faculty Learning Communities offered by the Office of Faculty Development, and discuss opportunities to collaborate on and expand our teaching and learning across campus.2021-11-1823 minRise, Teach, LearnSeason II Episode 5: Place-Conscious and Public Sphere PedagogiesJoin Drs. Jamie Gunderson, Ann Schulte, and Amy Magnus, as well as Sue Peterson, as they explore ideas for expanding learning and teaching beyond the classroom through Place-Conscious and Public Sphere Pedagogies.2021-11-0417 min
Engaging ExpertsThe Professional Path of a Construction Expert Witness ConsultantIn this episode...Our guest today on Discussions at the Round Table is Pete Fowler, a construction consultant, professional cost estimator and President of Pete Fowler Construction Services, Inc.On this episode, Assistant Project Manager Michelle Loux speaks with Pete on how he got started working in construction management and expert witness consulting. Pete shares everything from his early and continued inspiration from his mother to how he prepares for testimony and deposition with his attorney and how he breaks down his expert witness writing process. Pete Fowler Bio2021-11-0123 min