Калифорнийский государственный университет в Чико: История и развитие

Public university in Chico, California

California State University, Chico (Chico State It is the second oldest campus in the California State University system. As of the fall 2020 semester, the university had a total enrollment of 16,630 students. The university offers 126 bachelor's degree programs, 35 master's degree programs, and four types of teaching credentials. Chico is a Hispanic serving institution (HSI).

On March 12, 1887, a legislative act was enacted to create the Northern Branch of the California State Normal School. Less than a month later, Chico was chosen as the location. In 1887, General John Bidwell donated of land from his cherry orchard. 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 Kennedy Bidwell donated an additional of land to be used for work with elementary agriculture. The next year Mrs. Bidwell donated an orange orchard lot 55 × 440 feet (134 m) as the children's playground, which is connected to the Training School. 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. 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 1927 a gym was built on the grounds of Bidwell Mansion. In 1929, the cornerstone for the new administration building was laid on top of Normal Building's original cornerstone. 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 1948, dorms for 500 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. 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 in front of Kendall Hall was donated by the class of 1956. In the following year, 1957, a new cafeteria was built and the rose gardens were planted. In 1958 the first "telecourse" was taught, Psychology 51. In 1972, Chico State College became California State University, Chico. 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. In 1987, Chico State was ranked as the top party school in the nation by Playboy. 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 (local) house, which had previously been expelled from the university in 2001 due to violations. 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. In 2010, the President of the Associated Student body, Joseph Igbineweka, was stabbed in a racially motivated attack. In 2011, CSU, Chico received a Civic Learning Initiative Grant from the W. M. Keck Foundation to extend its efforts to establish civic engagement as a key component of students' academic success.

The California State University, Chico campus consists of a 119 acre main campus, the 800 acre Paul L. Byrne Memorial University Farm, and 2,330 acres of ecological reserves. These reserves include the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve (BCCER) and the Butte Creek Ecological Preserve (BCEP). Colusa Hall, completed in 1921 is the oldest building on campus. Today it is used as a conference and public events facility. Alfred E. Warren House, built by noted Californian architect Julia Morgan in 1922 23, serves as the university president's residence.

The Campus Arboretum is located across the campus of California State University, Chico along Big Chico Creek. Nearby Bidwell Park includes of a former arboretum, now run somewhat wild, which contains trees such as English oaks, hawthorn, cherry plum, bay laurel, cork oak, ponderosa, aleppo, and Monterey pines, willow, mulberry, linden, maple, catalpa, pine, and eucalyptus, collected from around the world.

Currently, the university can accommodate 2,150 or approximately 13% of the student body in seven on campus residential halls. Most buildings on campus are named after California counties.

In 1959, Chico State College Library was built. The library was expanded and renamed to the "Learning Activities Resource Center" (LARC) in 1975. It was in 1985 when the library gained another expansion and its current name, Meriam Library. A fourth floor of the library was constructed in 1985.

Associated Students, Chico is the student government at California State University, Chico.

Chico State has an annual event where Chico State students gather in a public area and discuss most current policy issues with their peers. Faculty members are also involved.

The Great Debate was created to drive members of both the campus and the community to take part in a conversation about important issues. A different topic is chosen every semester.

as of 2017 Chico State has 26 fraternities and sororities, making up approximately 12 percent of the student population.

KCSC Radio was founded in 1951. The university's student run weekly newspaper, The Orion first began publishing in 1975. In 1989, The Orion won the National Pacemaker Award, the first of nine times the paper has won the top prize in college journalism. In 2009, The Orion won the National Pacemaker Award for the 11th time at the College Media Convention. 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.

Chico State made The Princeton Review 2011 "Guide to Green Colleges", honoring campuses that "demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability in their academic offerings, campus infrastructure, activities, and career preparation."

Name Known for Relationship to ChicoAnnette Abbott Adams First female Assistant Attorney General of the United States Nelson Briles Former Major League Baseball player Donald J. Butz United States Air Force major general John Canzano Sports Writer BA in English, 1995Richard Campbell Musician Don Carlsen Former NFL referee retired 2012 Doug Chapman Actor BA, 1994Rocky Chávez served in the California State Assembly BA in English, 1973Raymond Carver Author Clay Dalrymple Former Major League Baseball player Mark Davis Owner Las Vegas Raiders Amanda Detmer Actress Big Poppa E Professional slam poet Attended 1994 2000 (Journalism)Clair Engle United States Senator BA, 1930Horace Dove Edwin Olympian MA in exercise science, 1999Ken Grossman Co founder Sierra Nevada Brewing Company Brandon Harkins Professional golfer Joseph Hilbe Statistician and philosopher BA in PhilosophyDominik Jakubek Goalkeeper for Major League Soccer BA Liberal Studies 2009Troy Johnson Food critic, TV judge of Food Network shows BA Speech Communications and Poetry 1997Mat Kearney Columbia recording artist Attended Chico State for 2 yearsAdnan Khashoggi Saudi businessman Sandra Lerner Co founder of Cisco Systems BA Political Science 1975Michael Messner Sociologist, Professor at the University of Southern California BA, 1974; MA, 1976Tirin Moore Neuroscientist and Professor at Stanford University / HHMI BA, 1990Bob Mulholland Political strategist Troy Neiman Baseball player Matt Olmstead Writer and television producer Kathleen O'Neal Gear Historian and archaeologist BA and MAMaureen O'Toole Olympic silver medalist Michael Polenske Entrepreneur & vintner Bachelors in FinanceLubna al Qasimi Minister for Economy and Planning of the United Arab Emirates BS in Computer ScienceEd Rollins Political strategist BA, 1968Thom Ross Artist degree in fine arts, 1974Gene Scott Ordained minister and religious broadcaster BA and MACarolyn Shoemaker Astronomer Joshua Singleton Television installer & video game designer(animated series Close Enough character) Glynnis Talken Author BADale Thayer Major League Baseball player Mark Thoma Economist BA, 1980Mike Thompson Member of the United States Congress Mark Ulriksen PainterJohannes van Overbeek Race car driverPatrick Vaughan HistorianBill Wattenburg Radio host, author, inventor Chris Wondolowski Forward for Major League Soccer Don Young Former member of the United States Congress BA, 1958

Name Known for Relationship to ChicoJohn Gardner Author Professor of EnglishMichael Gillis Historian Lecturer in historyCarolivia HerronAuthor and scholarProfessor of EnglishTroy Jollimore Poet Professor of PhilosophyJanja Lalich Sociologist Professor of SociologyCarolyn Ringer Lepreacademic administratorassistant professor of journalismHarold Lang Dancer and actor Professor of dance, 1970–1985Peveril Meigs Geographer Professor of geography, 1929–1942Nicholas Nagy Talavera Historian Professor of History, 1967–1991Michael Perelman Author Professor of EconomicsSarah M. PikeAuthorProfessor of Comparative Religion and HumanitiesJane Wells ShurmerWomen's sportsProfessor of Physical EducationIvan Sviták Philosopher, Critic, Poet Professor of Philosophy, 1970–1990