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Date/Time View  Subscribe to RSS feed of current view. May 1 - 31, 2013
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Start Date and TimeEvent Details
Monday, May 20, 2013
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
(Cancelled) A.S. Stress Less Fest
We know finals can be stressful so we've designed an event just for you! Wind down your final week of classes with snacks, beverages, and free massage at the Chico Center Student Lounge! This event will be happening all day so swing in any time!
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
(Cancelled) A.S. Stress Less Fest
We know finals can be stressful so we've designed an event just for you! Wind down your final week of classes with snacks, beverages, and free massage at the Chico Center Student Lounge! This event will be happening all day so swing in any time!
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
(Cancelled) A.S. Stress Less Fest
We know finals can be stressful so we've designed an event just for you! Wind down your final week of classes with snacks, beverages, and free massage at the Chico Center Student Lounge! This event will be happening all day so swing in any time!
Start Date and TimeEvent Details
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Bb Grade Center
This session will give faculty members the basics in setting up and managing the Grade Center in every Bb course.
2:15 PM
An Encore Appearance by Maestro Sherrill Milnes
Five time Grammy-nominated and three time Grammy winner, Maestro Sherrill Milnes, who is internationally recognized as the leading Verdi Baritone of his time, will offer free classes at the main campus.

Milnes will direct two days of free master classes inside the Arts building's Black Box Theatre. He will also offer private voice lessons.
Thursday, May 02, 2013
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Butte College Foundation Board Meeting
This Foundation Board Meeting is held at the main campus, 3536 Butte Campus Drive, Oroville in the Student and Administrative Services Building, third floor room SAS 360.
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
DEADLINE for K-12 Students re: APPS & CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT
Deadline for K-12 students to turn in Summer 2013 Butte College applications and Concurrent Enrollment forms to Orientation.
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
A.S. Hmong History Presentation
The Culture & Community Center will be honoring Asian-Pacific American History month with a student led Hmong History presentation. More information on this event coming soon!
2:15 PM
An Encore Appearance by Maestro Sherrill Milnes
Five time Grammy-nominated and three time Grammy winner, Maestro Sherrill Milnes, who is internationally recognized as the leading Verdi Baritone of his time, will offer free classes at the main campus.

Milnes will direct two days of free master classes inside the Arts building's Black Box Theatre. He will also offer private voice lessons.
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
On the Road to Style; a Fashion Road Trip
 Butte College Fashion Departments presents its annual Spring Fashion Show, “On the Road to Style; a Fashion Road Trip,” in the ARTS Building.

This year’s fashion event will showcase designs from Butte College Fashion and Art students

Tickets are available now for $10. Tickets can be purchased at the Butte College Associated Students Office (main campus), and Three-Sixty Ecotique, 511 Main St., Chico. Tickets are limited; pre-purchase is strongly recommended.
Saturday, May 04, 2013
All Day
Track and Field
NorCal Trials @ American River
Monday, May 06, 2013
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Signing Up for START Sessions Begins
New students NOT EXEMPT from Orientation and Assessment requirements may begin signing up for START sessions.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Bb Management
This session will guide instructor usage of the Control Panel in each Bb course to manage files, run reports, customize, import/export functions, and much more!
Tuesday, May 07, 2013
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Bb Tests & Surveys
Tired of using scantrons? This session focuses on the basics of creating assessments using the Tests and Surveys tools in Bb, including configuration of options for deployment w/ emphasis on integrity.
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
9:00 AM
A.S. Spring Carnival and Parade (Multi-Day Event)
The Butte College Associated Students will host their annual Spring Carnival, on May 8 and 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free activities will take place on the Campus Center Lawn. This event is designed to encourage the Butte College community to come together and celebrate the end of the semester!

Each day, students will be able to enjoy lunch from local food trucks, snow cones, vendors, free photo booth, games, hula hooping, music and more!

On Wednesday, May 8, special activities for Spring Carnival include:

10 a.m.: Magic Show by Kris Bentz

11:30 a.m.: Live performance by The Decades, a vibrant and diverse cover band through the ages

Noon: Campus Parade, led by the Paradise High Marching Band and Butte College participants

On Thursday, May 9, special activities for Spring Carnival include:

9 a.m.:Magic the Gathering Student Tournament with prizes

10 a.m.: Faculty and staff dunk tank. Ticket sales benefit student scholarships

10 a.m.: Dance-off for prizes

Noon: Karaoke for prizes and DJ music by Showmasters

All day: Blow up obstacle course


9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
A.S. Spring Carnival and Parade
The Butte College Associated Students will host their annual Spring Carnival, on May 8 and 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free activities will take place on the Campus Center Lawn. This event is designed to encourage the Butte College community to come together and celebrate the end of the semester!
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Classified Senate Book Sale!
The weather is right for the Classified Senate Book Sale for Scholarships! 

Look for us:
    In the Campus Center on 3/12-13
    On the Fountain Lawn on 4/22-23
    On the Campus Center Lawnon 5/8-9

Questions – Contact Mallory Holt at 895-2428.
11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
The Tempest
Butte College Shakespeare in the Schools Presents - William Shakespeare's The Tempest

Free admission to students, faculty and staff
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Auditions for The Producers
Butte College Theatre Department is holding open auditions for its Fall show, “The Producers” at the Black Box Theatre.
Thursday, May 09, 2013
End Time 1:00 PM
A.S. Spring Carnival and Parade (Multi-Day Event)
The Butte College Associated Students will host their annual Spring Carnival, on May 8 and 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free activities will take place on the Campus Center Lawn. This event is designed to encourage the Butte College community to come together and celebrate the end of the semester!

Each day, students will be able to enjoy lunch from local food trucks, snow cones, vendors, free photo booth, games, hula hooping, music and more!

On Wednesday, May 8, special activities for Spring Carnival include:

10 a.m.: Magic Show by Kris Bentz

11:30 a.m.: Live performance by The Decades, a vibrant and diverse cover band through the ages

Noon: Campus Parade, led by the Paradise High Marching Band and Butte College participants

On Thursday, May 9, special activities for Spring Carnival include:

9 a.m.:Magic the Gathering Student Tournament with prizes

10 a.m.: Faculty and staff dunk tank. Ticket sales benefit student scholarships

10 a.m.: Dance-off for prizes

Noon: Karaoke for prizes and DJ music by Showmasters

All day: Blow up obstacle course


9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
A.S. Spring Carnival and Parade
The Butte College Associated Students will host their annual Spring Carnival, on May 8 and 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free activities will take place on the Campus Center Lawn. This event is designed to encourage the Butte College community to come together and celebrate the end of the semester!
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Butte College Pottery Sale
The Butte College Ceramics Department will hold its annual springtime pottery sale on May 8 and 9 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Butte College main campus, 3536 Butte Campus Drive, Campus Center, first floor, near the bookstore. There will be a variety of unique, hand-made, ceramic pottery and sculpture at very reasonable prices and made by the students, faculty, and staff. For information call 893-7327.
Come One Come All!
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Classified Senate Book Sale!
The weather is right for the Classified Senate Book Sale for Scholarships! 

Look for us:
    In the Campus Center on 3/12-13
    On the Fountain Lawn on 4/22-23
    On the Campus Center Lawnon 5/8-9

Questions – Contact Mallory Holt at 895-2428.
11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
The Tempest
Butte College Shakespeare in the Schools Presents - William Shakespeare's The Tempest

Free admission to students, faculty and staff
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
A.S. Spring Carnival - Chico Center
The Chico Center Lounge will host an open Ping Pong Tournament for faculty, staff and students, May 9, during its Spring Carnival BBQ. This tournament is open to all levels and will begin at noon on the Chico Center Lounge Patio.
Chico Bar-B-Q will be cooking up hamburgers and hot dogs, and participants and observers can enjoy a tasty frozen lemonade and DJ music, courtesy of student Caleb Wegener.
The BBQ runs from 11:30-1:30 p.m. and is free for anyone with a Butte College Activity Card. To register for the tournament, email Desiree Gonzalez, gonzalezde@butte.edu
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Bb Accessibility
An overview of methods for instructors in evaluating the accessibility of their own course materials, in or out of Bb. For a complete checklist of all ADA Section 508 items to be aware of, please visit the Bb User Community and look for the “Accessibility” link.
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Auditions for The Producers
Butte College Theatre Department is holding open auditions for its Fall show, “The Producers” at the Black Box Theatre.
Friday, May 10, 2013
7:30 PM - 8:25 PM
The Tempest
Butte College Shakespeare in the Schools Presents - William Shakespeare's The Tempest

This is a Fundraiser Show - $10 Admission - Tickets sold at the door
Saturday, May 11, 2013
All Day
Track and Field
NorCal Finals @ American River
Monday, May 13, 2013
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration Begins for RETURNING & EXEMPT Students
Summer & Fall 2013 registration begins for students RETURNING to Butte College who have completed more than 24 units and are EXEMPT from Orientation and Assessment.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
A.S. Acoustic Guitar Set
Join us in the Sustainability Resource Center for a little relaxation and music! Acoustic guitar sets from Butte College students and free Fair Trade coffee are a perfect way to decompress for an hour as mid terms and finals approach!

This event is free to all and will happen twice this semester on the following dates:
March 12 from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
May 14 from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m
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10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Bb Orientation
Are you new to teaching at Butte College, or need a quick refresher? This session is the best place to begin your discovery of what the Blackboard system can do for you and your students, in and out of the classroom.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Book Signing at the Bookstore - The Flumes & Trails of Paradise
Roger and Helen Ekins introducing and signing their new book “The Flumes & Trails of Paradise” at the Butte College Bookstore on the Main Campus. From

Dan Barnett at the Chico Enterprise Record:  
“Here is a book that will help readers, walkers and mountain bikers see Paradise and surroundings with new appreciation.  An indispensable good-humored guide, with hikes set out in minutes, and vistas or points of interest at every turn.”
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
The Flumes & Trails of Paradise
FLEX # 236
Roger and Helen Ekins will be introducing and signing their new book “The Flumes & Trails of Paradise” on Tuesday, May 14th from 11:30am to 12:30pm at the Butte College Bookstore on the Main Campus. 
From Dan Barnett at the Chico Enterprise Record: “Here is a book that will help readers, walkers and mountain bikers see Paradise and surroundings with new appreciation. An indispensable good-humored guide, with hikes set out in minutes, and vistas or points of interest at every turn.” 
The book is full color and over 200 pages of hiking trails, maps and local history. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the authors.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
(Cancelled) Completers and Leavers Survey Flex Workshop
FLEX # 389
The Completers and Leavers Survey Flex Workshop will provide a summary of information gleaned from recent Completer and Leaver surveys and dialogue about possible actions the college should take as a result. These are the largest surveys of former Butte College students that the college has ever undertaken and the results provide some wonderful insights that should help inform our systems, processes, and programs. During the Completer Survey 2,370 completers were contacted and we received responses from 1,057 for a response rate of 44%. For the Leavers Survey 1,215 former students were contacted and we received responses from 308 for a response rate of 25%.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration Begins for NEW and EXEMPT Students
Summer and Fall 2013 registration begins for students NEW to Butte College who have more than 24 units from another college/university and are EXEMPT from Orientation and Assessment.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Bb Grade Center
This session will give faculty members the basics in setting up and managing the Grade Center in every Bb course.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A Palestinian Perspective
FLEX # 177
Resources: documentation provided by about 20 different non-violent Palestinian human rights organizations, Muslim, Christian, and Jewish.  Included will be documentation from Israeli sources: newspapers, government, and courts. 100's of photos from Jeff’s Jan. 1st  - 12th trip.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Crunch Corps: Study Group Session
Receive or provide guidance to other students to prepare for midterms and finals.
Friday, May 17, 2013
All Day
Track and Field
State Finals @ San Mateo
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Associate Faculty Focus: Keeping Up with the EDD Changes
FLEX # 187
Filling out EDD's forms can be tricky--use the wrong terminology and your application may be denied. Find out whether you still qualify for EDD and learn how and when to file for unemployment benefits.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
All Day
Track and Field
State Finals @ San Mateo
Monday, May 20, 2013
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
OPEN REGISTRATION Begins for ALL Students, Except K-12
Summer 2013 Open Registration begins for ALL students, except K-12.
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
(Cancelled) A.S. Stress Less Fest
We know finals can be stressful so we've designed an event just for you! Wind down your final week of classes with snacks, beverages, and free massage at the Chico Center Student Lounge! This event will be happening all day so swing in any time!
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
(Cancelled) A.S. Stress Less Fest
We know finals can be stressful so we've designed an event just for you! Wind down your final week of classes with snacks, beverages, and free massage at the Chico Center Student Lounge! This event will be happening all day so swing in any time!
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Bb Tests & Surveys
Tired of using scantrons? This session focuses on the basics of creating assessments using the Tests and Surveys tools in Bb, including configuration of options for deployment w/ emphasis on integrity.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration Begins for K-12 Concurrent Enrollment Students
Summer 2013 registration begins for K-12 Concurrent Enrollment students.
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
(Cancelled) A.S. Stress Less Fest
We know finals can be stressful so we've designed an event just for you! Wind down your final week of classes with snacks, beverages, and free massage at the Chico Center Student Lounge! This event will be happening all day so swing in any time!
1:00 PM
Board Meeting
Butte College Board of Trustees meeting
Thursday, May 23, 2013
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Bb Accessibility
An overview of methods for instructors in evaluating the accessibility of their own course materials, in or out of Bb. For a complete checklist of all ADA Section 508 items to be aware of, please visit the Bb User Community and look for the “Accessibility” link.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Butte College Firefighter 1 Academy Graduation
We will be holding our Butte College Firefighter 1 Academy Graduation at the Paradise Alliance Church, 6491 Clark Road, Paradise. For more information, please contact Wendy Bocast at 895-2402.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Nursing Pinning Ceremony
We will be holding our Nursing Pinning Ceremony at the Paradise Performing Arts Center at 777 Nunneley Road in Paradise.
Friday, May 24, 2013
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Peace-Global Studies and Sustainability Graduation/Certificate Ceremony
A ceremony in celebration of students’ accomplishments in completing the Peace & Global Studies Certificate/Sustainability Certificate. For more information regarding this event, please contact Janet Palermo at 879-4061.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Respiratory Therapy Graduation
We will be holding our Respiratory Therapy Graduation at the Paradise Performing Arts Center at 777 Nunneley Road in Paradise.
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
2013 Butte College Commencement
2013 Butte College Commencement! Congratulations Graduates!
Monday, May 27, 2013
Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
8:00 AM
Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) May 28 - 31, 2013 (Multi-Day Event)
The Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) is a supportive laboratory approach to the enhancement of teaching and learning. Faculty facilitators conduct this enriching, intensive 4-day (24 hour) workshop and provide participants the opportunity to:
 Practice a variety of instructional techniques
 Receive peer feedback and support on your current teaching strategies
 Learn from colleagues in an informative, unusual, fun and interactive environment
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Bb Orientation
Are you new to teaching at Butte College, or need a quick refresher? This session is the best place to begin your discovery of what the Blackboard system can do for you and your students, in and out of the classroom.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
All Day
Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) May 28 - 31, 2013 (Multi-Day Event)
The Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) is a supportive laboratory approach to the enhancement of teaching and learning. Faculty facilitators conduct this enriching, intensive 4-day (24 hour) workshop and provide participants the opportunity to:
 Practice a variety of instructional techniques
 Receive peer feedback and support on your current teaching strategies
 Learn from colleagues in an informative, unusual, fun and interactive environment
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Bb Grade Center
This session will give faculty members the basics in setting up and managing the Grade Center in every Bb course.
Thursday, May 30, 2013
All Day
Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) May 28 - 31, 2013 (Multi-Day Event)
The Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) is a supportive laboratory approach to the enhancement of teaching and learning. Faculty facilitators conduct this enriching, intensive 4-day (24 hour) workshop and provide participants the opportunity to:
 Practice a variety of instructional techniques
 Receive peer feedback and support on your current teaching strategies
 Learn from colleagues in an informative, unusual, fun and interactive environment
Friday, May 31, 2013
End Time 3:00 PM
Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) May 28 - 31, 2013 (Multi-Day Event)
The Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) is a supportive laboratory approach to the enhancement of teaching and learning. Faculty facilitators conduct this enriching, intensive 4-day (24 hour) workshop and provide participants the opportunity to:
 Practice a variety of instructional techniques
 Receive peer feedback and support on your current teaching strategies
 Learn from colleagues in an informative, unusual, fun and interactive environment

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