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California State University, Chico

California State University, Chico
University information
NameCalifornia State University, Chico
MottoArs Probat Artificem (Latin)
Motto in English"Art is the test of the artisan."
Established1887
TypePublic
EndowmentUS$34.7 million (2008)
PresidentPaul Zingg
Faculty1000
Students17132
Under graduates15692
Post graduates1,440
CityChico
StateCalifornia
CountryUnited States
CampusRural, 119 acres (482,000 m2)
Former namesNorthern Branch State Normal School of California (1887-1921)
Chico State Teachers College (1921-35)
Chico State College (1935-72)
ColorsCardinal and White   
Athletic nicknameWildcats
MascotWillie the Wildcat
AffiliationsCalifornia State University system , Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
WebsiteChico

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California State University, Chico is the second-oldest campus in the twenty three campus 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.

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Student President Stabbed at California University - U.S. News & World Report (blog) Tweet this news
U.S. News & World Report (blog)---California State University---Chico- Student President Joseph Igbineweka was walking home on Sunday night when two men allegedly approached him with malicious ... - Date : Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:57:10 GMT+00:00
PAL instructor teaches his final class - Red Bluff Daily News Tweet this news
Red Bluff Daily News--He is also graduating from -California State University-, -Chico-, with a degree in psychology, with an emphasis on youth advocacy. The Tehama County Police ... - Date : Sat, 01 May 2010 15:50:21 GMT+00:00
Engineering students team with Minden company on golf chair - The Record-Courier Tweet this news
The Record-Courier---...- may have gotten more than he bargained for when he submitted a project proposal to the engineering department at -California State University-, -Chico-. ... - Date : Wed, 05 May 2010 10:04:04 GMT+00:00

Demographics of student body
Chico State Wildcats :
African American
Asian American 5.9%
White American 66.5%
Hispanic American 12.5%
Native American 1.0%
International 2.2%
Ethnicity unreported/unknown 9.6%

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
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
Michael Messner Sociologist, Professor at the University of Southern California BA, 1974; MA, 1976
Bob Mulholland Political Strategist
D.F. Oliveria Journalist, Editor and columnist at The Spokesman-Review
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
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
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

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 Professor of Geological and Environmental Sciences
Ivan Sviták Philosopher, Critic, Poet Professor of Philosophy, 1925 � 1994

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ResearchDesert Studies Center * Moss Landing Marine Laboratories * Mount Laguna Observatory * T.S. Golden Bear * Southern California Marine Institute
HistoryCalifornia State Normal School * San Diego

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