Dr. Ara Sanjian to speak on ‘Armenia’s Road to and Since the ‘Velvet Revolution’’

February 28, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

Learn about the rise of Nikol Pashinyan from a young and controversial journalist in the mid-1990s to a politician with immense power and even a cult figure in 2018.

Enjoy an evening of Iranian classical music at Fresno State

February 28, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

Fresno State’s Middle East Studies Lecture, Performance and Film Series, and Global Music Series presents “An Evening of Iranian Classical Music” featuring Behrouz Sadeghian playing the Santur, accompanied by Faramarz Amiri playing the Zarb and Daf at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, March 8 in the Alice Peters Auditorium (PB191).

Colloquium explores ‘Roads and Routes as Conduits of Culture’ in the pre-modern world

February 28, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

For centuries, roads/routes have acted as facilitators of cross-cultural encounters, enabling the voluntary and forced migration and interaction of peoples.

Creative Writing MFA student Mariah Bosch to perform experimental spoken word at Rogue Festival

February 26, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

Composer EJ Hinojosa and Fresno State MFA student Mariah Bosch

First-year MFA student Mariah Bosch and composer EJ Hinojosa’s Rogue show, “Triptych,” brings music and spoken word together in “an experimental collaboration characterized by risk and heartfelt contemplation.” The poetry explores themes of past, present, and future, while the music synthesizes jazz, rock, and baroque styles inspired by the poetry.

Richard Hagopian to present a free Armenian Studies lecture and performance

February 25, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

Oud master Richard Hagopian will present a talk and performance on “Armenian Song Repertoire of the Middle East” at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 26, in the University Business Center, Room 191.

ProPublica editor-in-chief to speak on media trust

February 22, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

Stephen Engelberg, editor-in-chief of ProPublica

The Roger Tatarian Symposium, “Putting Fake News in the Rear View Mirror: How the Media Can Win Back the Trust of all Americans,” will be held at 5 p.m. on Feb. 26 at the Satellite Student Union at Fresno State. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served.

Fresno State Wind Orchestra to perform in concert

February 22, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

The Fresno State Wind Orchestra will perform under the direction of Dr. Gary P. Gilroy at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb 28 in the Concert Hall.

Steve Dzerigian creates a journey of visual discovery in ‘Trail of Stones’

February 22, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

Filled with striking photographs of breathtaking landscapes and scenes, Fresno City College photography instructor Steve Dzerigian’s book depicts the ongoing symbiosis between people and their surroundings and the underlying source that connects elements of nature at their core.

Fresno State Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble combine for an evening of jazz

February 22, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

It promises to be a night of swing as both of the Fresno State jazz ensembles perform at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 1 in the Concert Hall.

New international recognition, publications for English faculty

February 22, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

Dr. Reva E. Sias, Dr. William Arcé, Prof. Randa Jarrar, and Dr. Alison Mandaville

Three Department of English faculty have new publications, and another has been selected to serve on a prestigious international academic delegation.