Camarillo, Calif., March 4, 2008â91³Ô¹Ï has several events scheduled for the month of March. The following information details some of the events faculty and staff have organized and scheduled that will be happening both on and off the CSUCI campus. Additional events are listed on the CSUCI Calendar, which can be accessed through a link on the home page of the Universityâs Web site: http://www.csuci.edu.
Thursday, March 6ââClayStation 3â opens at CSUCI Exhibitions
The CSUCI Exhibitions gallery in Camarillo has announced its next show titled âClayStation 3â will open on Thursday, March 6 and run through Friday, April 4. This exhibit will present a diverse body of ceramic work produced by CSUCI students. A reception for the artists will be held on Thursday, March 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. The reception is open to the public.
CSUCI Exhibitions is located at 92 Palm Drive in âOld Townâ Camarillo, Calif., 93010. Regular gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The playful title hints at the imaginative and diverse works that will be exhibited by this group of talented artists, and while they all share a common medium, each of the participants explores a wide range of ideas.
âThere is nothing more exciting or irresistible than a bag of new clay,â said art student Amerique, one of several students presenting work as a part of âClayStation 3.â Andrew Cummings actually goes so far as to sum up his entire college experience as a matter of âscoring, slipping, and pulling,â all terms familiar to any ceramics enthusiast. On a more theoretical note, artist Conrad Rasmussen cryptically describes his work as âneodeconstructive deconstruction.â In the midst of all the diverse viewpoints, perhaps Jeff Schwerdtfeger provides the clearest conclusion, âat the end of the day, clay always wins.â
For more information contact the 91³Ô¹Ï Art Department, 805-437-8570, email: art@csuci.edu, or visit the Web site:
Thursday, March 13âBook release of work co-authored by CSUCIâs Tollefson
The public is invited to attend an event celebrating the release of âCultivating the Learner-Centered Classroom,â a book written by two local educators. The event will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 13 in the University Prep School Library, 550 Temple Ave., Camarillo. The authors, Kaia Tollefson, Assistant Professor of Education at CSUCI and Monica Osborn, teacher at the University Prep School, both experts in how students and teachers learn best, will outline the themes and insights contained in their book and answer questions from attendees. The event is ideal for K-12 educators, pre-service teachers, parents, administrators, and students (bring your kids!) who are interested in promoting learning environments where teachers and students are both growing. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event and refreshments will be served.
For more information contact Eric Toshalis, Assistant Professor of Secondary Education, 805-437-3304 or eric.toshalis@csuci.edu.
Friday, March 28âNursing Program event to address Cultural Competence in Health Care Delivery
The Nursing Pipeline Program at 91³Ô¹Ï will host Dr. Josepha Campinha-Bacote who will speak about Cultural Competence in Health Care Delivery from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 28. The event will focus on the issue of cultural competency and diversity as it relates to communication in health care education and health care services. It will be held on the CSUCI campus in Malibu Hall 100 and there will be complimentary hors dâoeuvres and beverages. The event is open to the public and RSVPâs are requested and must be made before Tuesday, March 25.
Campinha-Bacote is an internationally recognized expert in cultural competency in health care. She has worked with managed healthcare organizations, acute and long term medical centers, outpatient healthcare organizations, academic institutions, community outreach centers, faith-based organizations, and the federal government to enhance the level of cultural competence among their employees and healthcare professionals.
Complimentary parking is available for this event. There will be way-finding signage on campus directing attendees to parking and the event.
For more information or to RSVP contact Betty Ortiz, Nursing Pipeline Coordinator, ext. 8954 or betty.ortiz@csuci.edu.
Ongoing until March 29âEnrollment opens for spring classes for seniors
Enrollment for the spring session of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute courses at Cal State Channel Islands is now open and will continue through Saturday, March 29. Classes fill quickly and early enrollment is encouraged.
OLLI offers eight-week classes for persons over the age of 50 for intellectual stimulation without grades, tests, or college credit. There is a fee for enrollment. The spring session begins Saturday, March 29 and continues through Friday, May 23. Classes meet once a week for two hours. Most classes held on the CSUCI campus. Monday classes are held in Ventura, there is a Saturday class in Thousand Oaks, a Wednesday evening class in Simi Valley, and a Wednesday morning class in Ojai. Spring courses are as follow: Eastern Religions, Beethoven, Generations in America, Origins of Science, Einstein for Everyone, History of Jazz, Folk Music of Europe, Globalization, Marine Biology, 20th Century California and more.
For more information or to enroll contact, 805-437-2748 or visit .
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