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Henry Madden Library Spring 2010 Final Exam Hours

May 10-May 13            7:45 A.M. - Midnight
May 14:                       7:45 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
May 15                        1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
May 16                        2:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
May 17 - May 19         7:45 A.M. - Midnight
May 20                        7:45 A.M. - 8:00 P.M.
May 21                        7:45 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
May 22 - May 23         Closed

REGISTRATION NEWS Fall 2010

*IMPORTANT CHANGE! - READ...
To ensure that all students are able to select courses needed for progress toward their degree, all students will be LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF 16 UNITS during the early registration cycle from April 26 - July 30, 2010. The 16 unit limit also includes units for courses that are Wait Listed! Approval for excess units beyond the 16 units, will not be accepted during this time. Beginning on Monday, August 9, the 16 unit restriction will be lifted and students will be able to register for additional courses. Undergraduate students will be set for 18 units (unless their GPA allows for a higher limit); credential students can register for a maximum of 18 units; and graduate students are restricted to 16 units.

Call the HELP Desk at 278-7000 if you have problems logging in.

Call Admissions and Records at 278-2261 during normal business hours if you have any questions.

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Committee Announcements

- RHA
     × Meeting Day/Time/Location: Every Tuesday at 6:00pm in Atrium Conference Room.
     × Brief description of the committee: The residents who live on campus are represented         by a group of elected individuals who provide a variety of programs and services. Any         University Courtyard resident can take advantage of what RHA has to offer. Taking part in         RHA is an excellent way to develop leadership skills and become involved in the         community. The main purpose of RHA is to respond to the needs and requests of         residents on issues and concerns to make on-campus residential living even better:
          -Leadership Opportunities
          -Events
          -Food
          -Facilities
          -Policies & procedures

- BACCHUS
     × Meeting Day/Time/Location: TBA
     × Brief description of the committee: This committee is open to students interested in         alcohol education as it relates to University students. It is a great opportunity to develop         leadership skills and make a difference. Throughout the year, the Drug and Alcohol                 committee is present at various University Courtyard events and programs relating to                 alcohol and drug abuse such as Milk and Cookies and serving “mocktails.”

- University Courtyard Bulldog Energy Sustainability Team (UC BEST)
     × Meeting Day/Time/Location: Every other Wednesday starting February 3rd at 4:00pm in         Graves Hall Recreation Room.
     × Brief description of the committee: UC BEST is a committee geared towards         encouraging sustainability throughout campus, particularly within the residence halls,         through education, publicity, program planning, and networking with other organizations         and individuals that share our vision for developing a more environmentally conscious         community.

- Wellness Committee
     × Meeting Day/Time/Location: TBA
     × Brief description of the committee: Is dedicated to improving and maintaining the         general health and well being of all University Courtyard students. The goal of the         Wellness Committee is to promote greater health awareness by providing information,         activities and services designed to support healthy lifestyle choices. This         committee focuses on programs and activities intended to inform and interest our         residents on issues relating to:
          -Physical
          -Psychological
          -Emotional health
     × Events:
          - Relay For Life: April

- Diversity Committee
     × Meeting Day/Time/Location: TBA
     × Brief description of the committee: Have you ever felt like you were different from the         norm? Do you want to challenge common prejudices about race, sexual identity, religious         views, etc.? Come be a part of the Diversity Committee if you want to immerse yourself in         an open-minded environment and make a difference. University Courtyard’s Diversity         Committee is dedicated to:
          -Educating students on the beauty of multiculturalism
          -Encouraging residents to “come out of their shells”
          -Help residents define what diversity is

        This is achieved through programs that promote and encourage exploration of cultural         backgrounds from a wide variety of viewpoints.
     × Events:
          -TBA

- Academic Success
     × Meeting Day/Time/Location:TBA
     × Brief description of the committee: A student led committee that focuses on improving         the academic success of residents living in University Courtyard. The goal is to achieve a         3.5 or higher GPA through programs that seek to enhance academic performance including:
          -Promoting good study habits
          -Recognizing student academic achievements
          -Facilitating networking between students and professors throughout the campus that            can assist students in their academic endeavors

*If you want to get involved talk to your RA for more information.

Residence Shout Out

*If you want to send a shout-out, drop me a note in Housing Happenings box at the Atrium Front Desk or e-mail me at happeningeditor@hotmail.com

Deadlines

Accounting

*REMINDER: Account balance must be paid in full no later than May 5, 2010 to avoid a "hold" being placed on your university account.

Job Openings

× 2010 Summer Public Safety Assistant Position
× 2010 SAFLOK Student Maintenance Assistant Position

*Also, see our Job Opportunities page.
**Applications are located in the Atrium.

Events

On-Campus Activities:

× The Bookworm Book Club
Tuesdays, 12pm - 1pm in the USU 310
Sponsored by USU Productions and The Women's Resource Center
For More Information call 278-4435

× Theatre Plays:
http://www.csufresno.edu/theatrearts/performances/current_season.shtml

     ×   Now Available in the USU Information Center
Movie Tickets- $7.50
Magic Mountain - $25.00
Universal Studios- $49.00 (1 day pass)
Sea World- $55.00 (2 days of fun)
Disneyland- $146.00 (2 day park hopper adult)
Fresno Area Express-
       • One Way Passes- $4.25
       • Convenience- $35.00
       • Handy Ride- $25.00
       • Special- $10.00
       • Clovis Transit- $18.00 (monthly pass)
Fax and money order services also provided.
For more information, please call the Information Center at 278-2078 www.auxiliary.com/usu

× Bowling Special!
2 Games - Free Shoes - Only $3
Monday through Thursday 9 am to Noon
Offer available through 5/12/10
For More Information Call 278-2015
Subject to Availability
Must present Valid Fresno State Student ID

About Fresno:

Save Mart Center: Concerts
     ×   George Lopez: Tall, Dark & Chicano Tour on May 15th @ 8:00pm at the Save Mart           Center
     ×   Carrie Underwood on May 18th @ 7:30pm at the Save Mart Center.
     ×   Tim McGraw on May 25th @ 7:30pm at the Save Mart Center.
     ×   Alegria-Cirque Du Soleil on May 27th at 7:30pm at the Save Mart Center.
           *TICKETS GO ON SALE FEBRUARY 22nd*
     ×   Alegria-Cirque Du Soleil on May 28th at 3:30pm at the Save Mart Center.
           *TICKETS GO ON SALE FEBRUARY 22ND*
     ×   Alegria-Cirque Du Soleil on May 28th at 7:30pm at the Save Mart Center.
           *TICKETS GO ON SALE FEBRUARY 22ND*
     ×   Alegria-Cirque Du Soleil on May 29th at 3:30pm at the Save Mart Center.
           *TICKETS GO ON SALE FEBRUARY 22ND*
     ×   Alegria-Cirque Du Soleil on May 29th at 7:30pm at the Save Mart Center.
           *TICKETS GO ON SALE FEBRUARY 22ND*
     ×    Alegria-Cirque Du Soleil on May 30th at 1:00pm at the Save Mart Center.
           *TICKETS GO ON SALE FEBRUARY 22ND*
     ×   Alegria-Cirque Du Soleil on May 30th at 5:00pm at the Save Mart Center.
           *TICKETS GO ON SALE FEBRUARY 22ND*

Check online for more ticket information visit there website at http://www.savemartcenter.com/

Sports

FSU Sports: Spring Edition

Baseball:
     ×   Fresno State vs. Cal Poly on May 4th @ 6:05pm at Beiden Field
     ×   Fresno State vs. San Jose State on May 14th @ 6:05pm at Beiden Field
     ×   Fresno State vs. San Jose State on May 15th @ 2:05pm at Beiden Field
     ×   Fresno State vs. San Jose State on May 15th @ 5:35pm at Beiden Field
     ×   Fresno State vs. San Jose State on May 16th @ 1:05pm at Beiden Field
     ×   Fresno State vs. Sacramento State on May 21st @ 6:05pm at Beiden Field
     ×   Fresno State vs. Sacramento State on May 22nd @ 2:05pm at Beiden Field
     ×   Fresno State vs. Sacramento State on May 22nd @ 5:35 pm at Beiden Field
     ×   Fresno State vs. Sacramento State on May 23rd @ 1:05 pm at Beiden Field

Softball:
     ×   Fresno State vs. Louisiana Tech on May 7th @ 6:00pm at Bulldog Diamond
     ×   Fresno State vs. Louisiana Tech on May 8th @ 1:00pm at Bulldog Diamond
     ×   Fresno State vs. Louisiana Tech on May 8th @ 1:00pm at Bulldog Diamond

Entertainment Corner

CD Release May 4, 2010:
     ×   Michael Bolton- ”One World, One Love”
     ×   Papa Roach- “To Be Loved”
     ×   New Pornographers- “Together”
     ×   Godsmack- “The Oracle”
     ×   Nathaniel Rateliff
     ×   New Youn Pony Club- “The Optimist”
     ×   Mike Patto- “Mondo Cane”
     ×   Wake Up Lucid- “Look Alive People”
     ×   Trina- “Amazin’”
     ×   Josh Ritter- “Runs the World”

DVD Release May 4, 2010:
     ×   The Ugly Truth
     ×   Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist
     ×   Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway
     ×   Leap Year
     ×   Saving Private Ryan: Blue Ray

Movies In Theaters May 7:
     ×   Babies
     ×   Solitary Man
     ×   Ocean of Pearls
     ×   Badmaash Company
     ×   Iron Man 2
     ×   Multiple Sarcasms

TV Shows This Week May 3 to May 9: (Bold: Premiere, Finale and/or Other)
   Monday
     ×   One Tree Hill Season 7 Mid-Season Preimere @ 8:00pm on The CW.
     ×   Dancing with the Stars Season 10 Premiere @ 8:00pm on ABC.
     ×   10Things I hate About You @ 8:00pm on ABC Family
     ×   Transform Me @ 10:30pm on VH1.
     ×   Jeopardy @ 7:00pm on ABC
     ×   Wheel of Fortune @ 7:30pm on ABC
     ×   24 @ 9:00pm on FOX.
     ×   Celebrity Fit Club Season 7 @ 9:00pm on MTV.
     ×   Damages Season @ 8:00pm on FX.
     ×   House @ 8:00pm on Fox.
     ×   Life UneXpexted @ 9:00pm on The CW.
     ×   Castle @ 10:00pm on ABC.
   Tuesday
     ×   The Hills: The Final Season Preimere @ 10:00pm on MTV.
     ×   The City Season 2 Preimere @ 10:30pm on MTV.
     ×   Glee @ 9:00pm on FOX
     ×   Tiny & Toya Season 2 @ 10:00pm on BET
     ×   Parenthood @ 10:00pm on NBC.
     ×   90210 @ 8:00pm on The CW.
     ×   Melrose Place@ 9:00pm on The CW.
     ×   Lost: The Final Season @ 8:00pm on ABC.
     ×   American Idol @ 8:00pm on Fox.
     ×   The Biggest Loser @ 8:00pm on NBC.
     ×   Scrubs @ 8:00pm on ABC.
     ×   The Forgotten @ 10:00pm on ABC.
     ×   NCIS: Los Angeles @ 9:00pm on CBS
     ×   The Good Wife @ 10:00pm on CBS
   Wednesday
     ×   Fly Girls @ 9:00pm on The CW
     ×   America’s Next Top Model Season 14 Premiere @ 8:00 pm on The CW.
     ×   Nip/Tuck @ 10:00pm on FX.
     ×   American Idol @ 8:00pm on Fox.
     ×   Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns @ 9:00pm on TBS.
     ×   Modern Family @ 9:00pm on ABC.
     ×   The Middle @ 8:30pm on ABC.
   Thursday
     ×   Flash Forward Season 1 Mid-Season @ 7:30pm on ABC
     ×   Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains @ 8:00pm on CBS.
     ×   Take the Stage Season 2 @ 11:00 on MTV.
     ×   The Vampire Diaries @ 8:00pm on The CW.
     ×   Supernatural @ 9:00pm on The CW
     ×   The Office @ 9:00pm on NBC
     ×   CSI: Crime Scene @ 9:00pm on CBS.
     ×   Grey Anatomy @ 9:00pm on ABC.
     ×   The Deep End @ 8:00pm on ABC.
     ×   The Mentatlist @ 10:00pm on CBS.
     ×   Survivor: Samoa @ 8:00pm on CBS.
     ×   Bones @ 8:00pm on FOX.
     ×   Private Practice @ 9:00pm on CBS.
     ×   Fringe @ 9:00pm on Fox
   Friday
     ×   Kitchen Nightmares @ 9:00pm on Fox.
     ×   Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? @ 8:00pm on FOX.
     ×   Ghost Whisperer @ 8:00pm on CBS.
     ×   Smallville @ 8:00pm on The CW.
     ×   Numb3rs @ 10:00pm on CBS.
     ×   Dollhouse @ 8:00pm on FOX.
     ×   Medium @ 9:00pm on CBS.
   Saturday
     ×   The Craft @ 8:00 pm on E!
     ×   27 Dresses @ 8:00pm on FX
     ×   Miss Congeniality @ 8:00pm on ABC Family
   Sunday
     ×   What Chilli Wants @ 10:00pm on VH1
     ×   Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane @ 9:00pm on Style
     ×   Undercover Boss @ 9:00 pm on CBS
     ×   The Amazing Race16 @ 8;00pm on CBS.
     ×   The Girls Next Door @ 10:30pm on E!
     ×   Three Rivers @ 8:00pm on CBS
     ×   Extreme Makeover: Home Edition @ 8:00pm on ABC.
     ×   The Simpsons @ 8:00pm on FOX.
     ×   The Cleveland Show @ 8:30pm on FOX.
     ×   Desperate Housewives @ 9:00pm on ABC.
     ×   Family Guy @ 9:00pm on FOX.
     ×   American Dad @ 9:30pm on FOX.
     ×   Brothers & Sisters @ 10:00pm on ABC.
     ×   Cold Case @ 10:00pm on CBS.
     ×   Tough Love Couple @ 9:00pm on VH1.

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News Around the World

Man Caught Drunk, Texting, and Driving the Wrong Way on the Highway

Illinois: 40-year-old Raymond A. Dryier is facing a string of charges including operation of a vehicle while texting, drunk driving, and wrong-way driving after being stopped by police on Route 59.

Police Sergeant Gregg Bell said Dryier caught their attention when he crossed onto the southbound side of the busy Route 59 while heading north. When police approached the vehicle Dryier was still texting.

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Teen Runs Over TNT Cannister With Lawn Mower

Utah: 17-year-old Taylor Wood has reason to be thankful for the stability of TNT after running over a cannister of the explosive while mowing the lawn. The cannister is thought to be of World War 2 vintage.

The device was collected by the Weber County Fire Station 63 who passed it on to the Weber County Sheriff´s Department who in turn will be sending it to Hill Air Force Base to be properly dealt with.

TNT is a powerful explosive against which other explosives - right up to nuclear weapons - are measured. Despite its destructive power TNT is quite stable and and will withstand friction and significant shocks without exploding.

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It´s War: Police v. Parking Enforcement Officers

New York: A ticketing war has broken out between Buffalo police and local parking enforcement officers. The conflict looks set to continue despite efforts by the city to intervene.

Parking officers ticketed cars belonging to police officers at police HQ. Police retaliated by paying close attention to parking officers and citing them at every opportunity, particularly for seat belt offences.

The city corporation counsel´s office issued a memo saying that parking officer vehicles are emergency vehicles and therefore exempt from seat belt laws. There are now questions as to whether parking patrol vehicles meet emergency vehicle standards.

(New stories came from here)

Recipe Ideas

Chicken Tamales
Ingredients:

     ×   14 large corn husks (available at Latin markets and many grocery stores)
     ×   1 2- to 3-pound rotisserie chicken, skin removed and meat shredded (about 6 cups)
     ×   1 cup shredded Mexican-blend cheese
     ×   1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
     ×   1/2 cup frozen green peas
     ×   1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives, drained and halved
     ×   2 cups bottled green salsa
     ×   2 cups self-rising yellow cornmeal mix

Directions:

Place the corn husks in warm water; soak for 30 minutes, or until they're soft and pliable.
While the husks soak, stir together the chicken, cheese, cilantro, peas, olives and salsa in a bowl. Add the cornmeal mix and stir until combined.
Remove 2 corn husks from the water. Tear into 12 thin strips for tying up the tamales; set aside.
Unfold a soaked husk, wide-end up, on a work surface. Starting at the top edge, spoon 2/3 cup filling down the center and mold into a 4-by-2-inch rectangle, leaving room at the bottom for folding.
Roll up the tamale jelly roll-style to enclose the filling. Fold up the bottom end of the husk and tie with one of the strips of husk. Repeat with the remaining husks, filling and ties.
Add 1 inch of water to a deep pot with a tight-fitting lid; place a steamer basket in the pot. Arrange the tamales upright (closed-end down) in the basket. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat; cover and steam the tamales for 25 minutes, adding more water as needed.
Carefully remove the tamales from the steamer and let stand for 5 minutes. Transfer to a platter; untie and open the husks, then garnish the tamales with chopped fresh cilantro.

(This recipe came from here)

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