Critical exploration of ‘Utopia’ examines what it takes to make a better world

February 22, 2019.Reading time 9 minutes.

“Utopias” are societies, both literary and lived, imaginary and actual, that strive for the creation of a more ideal community and world. While utopias are often built upon problematics, philosophical inconsistencies, and tensions, the study of these attempts causes one to pause and consider how to make our reality a better place for all.

Violin and Viola Festival culminates in a gala concert

February 20, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

Ahead of the concert, the Fresno State Violin and Viola Festival offers an intensive training experience to violinists and violists on intermediate to advanced level.

Award-winning authors and internationally known spoken word performer coming to WordFest

February 15, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

Yazmin Monet Watkins, Steven Sanchez, and Li-young Lee

WordFest 2019 will feature craft talks and a performance from authors Steven Sanchez, Yazmin Monet Watkins and Li-young Lee on Saturday, Feb. 23.

The Contemporary Dance Ensemble presents, ‘Moving Through the Static’

February 15, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

“Moving Through the Static” is under the artistic direction of Kenneth Balint and runs February 15 – 23, 2019 in the John Wright Theatre in the Speech Arts building on the campus of Fresno State.

Following an injury, master cellist Patricia Fronda turns to science to help fellow artists

February 15, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

After obtaining an injury to her hand, cellist Patricia Fronda was inspired to advocate for greater awareness of injury in the performing arts. She has now redirected her efforts towards the field of occupational therapy and hopes to provide musicians with more specialized treatments.

Dr. Sheklian to speak on religious practices and interactions between Armenians and Turks

February 15, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

Dr. Christopher Sheklian, director of the Zohrab Information Center, Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church, will present an illustrated lecture on “Liturgy and Property in Istanbul: The Armenian Minority in Turkey Today,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, in the University Business Center (Room 191 Auditorium).

Fresno State Guitar Fest to feature public masterclasses and recitals

February 15, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

The Fresno State Guitar Festival features two recitals on Friday, Feb 15. The first, features George Sakellariou at 3 p.m. followed by Thomas Patterson at 8 p.m. in the Wahlberg Recital Hall. Tickets for the Sakellariou and Patterson recitals are $15 general, $10 seniors, $5 students, faculty and staff. The festival will also include two […]

Creative Writing students, alumni, faculty perform at 2019 Rogue Festival

February 13, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

Fresno Writers Live - Brynn Saito, Ethan Chatagnier, Kimberly Horg, Steven Church, Ronald Dzerigian, Danielle Potter, Joseph Cassara, Carole A. Firstman, Esmeralda Gamez, Venita Blackburn, David Campos, and Jer Xiong

Fresno Writers Live will feature the latest poetry and prose from 12 Fresno writers in four storytelling and spoken-word shows. The shows will include four MFA grad students, four alumni authors from the Fresno State Creative Writing Alumni Chapter, and four faculty authors from the Department of English.

Azores president headlines inaugural lecture for Portuguese institute

February 11, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

Vasco Alves Cordeiro, president of the Government of the Azores will speak, at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Fresno State’s North Gym (Room 118), will serve as the inaugural lecture for the new Portuguese Beyond Borders Institute at the University. The event is free and the community is invited to attend.

Featured Supporter: Kate McKnight – Video

February 11, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Kate McKnight has spent her entire life on the Fresno State campus, growing up with an English professor father then becoming a student, instructor, University High teacher, and an Advisory Board member for the College.

As I begin my transition to the Office of the Provost, I think deeply about the value of our College and our disciplines.

We are the proud heirs to an academic and artistic tradition that prides itself on promoting core values that reflect our vast potential: Maturity and flexibility of mind, dynamic exploration of our human relationships, and the creation of meaningful insight into a historical period. Within this tradition, communication is at the heart of all of our disciplines. We are masters of communication in artistic and literary ways -from video, dance, painting, and music, to speeches, essays, books, and poetry.