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Wednesday, September 14, 2011 – Daily News 3B
University hosts graduate fair
The Chico State Career Center will host its annual Graduate and Professional School Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today in the BMU Auditorium on the California State University, Chico campus.
Students, alumni and community members are wel- come to attend this free event to learn more about spe- cific graduate programs and the admissions process. In addition to 40 colleges and universities, there will be representatives from CSU, Chico master's programs. A few of the graduate schools attending include UC Hastings College of Law, Pepperdine, UC Davis and University of the Pacific.
Some of the CSU, Chico graduate programs partici- pating include MBA, electrical and computer engineer- ing, English and social science. To see a complete list of schools attending or to
reserve a booth, visit the Chico State Career Center at www.csuchico.edu/career or call (530) 898-5253. "We're very excited about the high quality and vari- ety of graduate and professional schools attending this year's fair," said Career Center Associate Director Megan Odom. "Especially in these very challenging economic times, it will provide Chico State students with great post-graduate opportunities."
This year's Book in Common Community Kick-Off takes place Sept. 22 during the Chico Thursday Night Famer's Market. Festivities commence at 6 p.m. in
the downtown plaza with Mayor Ann Schwab reading a City of Chico Proclamation. She will be followed by short talks given by Dr. Kim Perry, new President of Butte Com- munity College, and Paul Zingg, President of CSU, Chico.
Brooks Thorlaksson, Associate Dean in CSU, Chico's College of Humanities and Fine Arts and Pub- licity Coordinator for the Book in Common, said that this year's book in common, Dave
Eggers'
"Zeitoun," is an especially poignant read.
Book in Common kick-off planned in Chico A deeply felt and moving book
that comes out of New Orleans and the aftermath of Katrina in 2005, "Zeitoun" tells the story of Abdul- rahman Zeitoun, a Syrian-American and father of four, who chose to stay through the storm to protect his house and contracting business. In the days after the storm, he floated through the flood in a canoe, passing on supplies and helping those he could. A week later he disappeared. Eggers's riveting nonfiction book, three years in the making, explores Zeitoun's Syrian heritage, his mar- riage to Kathy, an American convert to Islam, and their children, and the surreal atmosphere (in New Orleans and the United States generally) in which what happened to Abdulrah-
Lake California delays Tehama County Public
California Drive.
Works wants to notify the public to expect 20 minute delays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. today on Lake
Maintenance crews
will be working on a road resurfacing project in the area.
man Zeitoun was possible. "During the Kick-Off readers from Butte College will read excerpts from this inredible book, while students from Chico's First year Experience program will offer a display on emergency prepared- ness," said Thorlaksson. "Engineer- ing students will present a pictorial report of work done after Katrina. New Orleans jazz from Chris Navarette and Friends will also be provided." The Wildcat Store will be at the plaza to sell books to anyone that is interested.
More information on the Kick-
Off, as well as other events being planned throughout the year, is avail- able at www.csuchico.edu/bic/.
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Expert answers to common DMV questions
By GEORGE VALVERDE SACRAMENTO – Do you
have questions about general driving related requirements like registration and insurance? Are you unclear about laws and restrictions related to driving? The California Department of Motor Vehicles has answers. "Save Time by Going Online," at www.dmv.ca.gov.
Q: My daughter is seven years old but is particularly small for her age (just 59 lbs.). I know that the general rule of thumb is to have children six or younger ride in the back seat in a child safety seat, but since my daughter is so small, should I keep her in her safety seat even though she's over six? A: Yes! The California Dri-
ver Handbook states that any child six years of age or younger or 60 pounds or less must be properly secured in a federally approved child pas- senger restraint system and ride in the back seat of a vehicle. This is an absolute must to ensure your daughter is as safe
as possible when riding in your vehicle. For more information, please visit www.dmv.ca.gov. Q: I was cited for speeding last week on a rainy day. I am really angry about it because I was going under the speed limit! The posted speed limit was 50 and I was going 45mph. How can the CHP officer justi- fy this citation?
A: According to the Califor-
nia Driver Handbook, Califor- nia has a "Basic Speed Law." This law means you may never drive faster than what is safe for current conditions. Since it was raining and the roads were like- ly wet and slippery, the CHP officer must have determined that you were going faster than was safe for the weather that day. To avoid this situation in the future, pay careful attention when weather conditions are poor and take extra caution as you drive, because you can get cited for speeding even if you're following the posted speed limit. For information on this and other speed laws, consult
the California Driver Handbook online by visiting http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/p ubs.htm.
Q: I recently renewed my
vehicle registration, but after I left the DMV I realized that they charged me late fees! I'm positive my registration was not paid late; I paid it in person three days before it was due. Can I get my money back, and is there an easier way than going back to the DMV office? A: Yes, you can definitely request a refund if you believe you were charged incorrectly. What's even better is that the DMV now offers an Online Refund Program through which you can request your refund online at www.dmv.ca.gov