A free on-campus performance of the children’s opera “Lucinda y las Flores de la Nochebuena” will be performed at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 7, at the Concert Hall. Parking is $5.
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As companies seek to have faster, better responses in their artificial intelligence (AI) products and customer service, linguists become critical in analyzing and understanding people’s particular speeches and words. With thousands of unique languages in the world, linguistics provides stronger understanding and solutions for things like speech recognition, speech synthesis, automatic translation and machine understanding.
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Developed by Cheryl Chan, former director of the American English Institute (AEI) at Fresno State, and Dr. Jaydene Elvin, assistant professor of Linguistics, the “Act Like a Teacher” method goes beyond the theory and coaches students by using theater and acting techniques.
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While there is an extensive body of literature addressing the foundations of Turkish nationalism and its racist aspects in the early Republican Era and contemporary Turkey, a significant gap persists in the critical period between 1911-1916, when the existence of the Ottoman Empire was at stake.
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George Gruner, a former editor at The Fresno Bee who was jailed for two weeks for refusing to reveal a confidential source, will join Jim Wilson, a former KMJ vice president and longtime educator, as the 2019 inductees into the Media, Communications and Journalism Hall of Fame at Fresno State.
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“It’s an amazing learning experience,” said Mel Johnson. “The difference between just coming up with a design for a class and actually designing for a show is huge.
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Day of Giving (DOG) is Thursday, Nov. 7. For as little as $10, you can help support the College of Arts and Humanities at Fresno State.
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The Fresno State Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of David Gabrielson, will perform at 8 p.m., Nov. 4 in the Concert Hall.
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As a failed actress, Emma’s life achievements have thus far been quite unremarkable. She becomes fixated on the idea that she will commit suicide on her birthday.
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Anyone familiar with Fresno State will recognize the Peace Garden, just north of the Henry Madden Library, as one of the most beautiful and serene places on campus. The statues begin with the larger than life head of Gandhi who gazes east at the depictions of those who have followed his legacy. With the Peace Garden’s location near the center of campus life, these ideals of civil rights and non-violence lie at the heart of Fresno State.
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They seem a bit timid at first — not something you would expect from a group of Communication students — but the topic is not something which is often talked about openly. As the conversation continues, the stories get a bit more personal.
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These educators are dedicated teachers with a range of classroom experiences — from graduate teaching associate positions at Fresno State, to area high schools and community colleges — and they represent the latest standouts among our English and Creative Writing graduate program alumni who’ve decided to keep their higher-ed teaching work at home in the Central Valley.
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This fall semester, graphic design alumna Jessie Irwin returns to Fresno State as a lecturer to teach “History of Graphic Design” while also working as the Creative Director at Jeffrey Scott Agency (JSA) in downtown Fresno.
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“You will work harder than you probably ever have at your chosen craft with a focus not allowed in your everyday life. You will suffer something of yourself, overcome and transform into a stronger artist. What other experience offers this?”
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It was 1952 when an eight-year-old Jim Cardella, accompanied by his parents, left his home in Firebaugh to board the “California Zephyr” train in Oakland and begin an epic journey that took him nearly halfway around the world.
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From that moment, everything quickly moved into motion as Dr. Gordo Peláez agreed with the idea and offered art history as a start to teach new vocabulary and create new lessons in Spanish. He was joined by Hernández. Castillo wrote a proposal outlining the necessity of a program and sent it to then Dean Jiménez-Sandoval. The rest was history as the Teachers’ Academy was approved and housed under MCLL.
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An eruption of the senses in a journey through life’s indulgences, Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana” is among the most popular pieces for classical music concert-goers. The opening, ‘O Fortuna, is immediately recognizable as the backdrop to many scenes in movies, television and commercials invoking drama unparalleled by other musical numbers.
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This week on Fresno State Focus: Gina Avalos of Huron, CA will share one Fresno State student’s story about how she has to take the longer route around campus because of accessibility issues. Allizbeth Clavijo out of Tracey, CA will be live in front of the Save Mart Center just hours before the place will be […]
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This year, Fresno State is proud to welcome Prof. Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi, one of the most notable musicians of his generation and respected mentor. He was Professor of Cello at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, President of the Toho Gakuen School of Music in Japan, Music Director of Kirishima International Music Festival, and is currently the President of the famed Suntory Hall in Tokyo. He is a recipient of the National Academy of Arts Prize in music by the Emperor, Japan’s Medal with Purple Ribbon, the highest honor in Japan, and was awarded Person of Cultural Merit in 2013.
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As Fresno State rolls out their crowdfunding platform, three areas in the College of Arts and Humanities look to raise funds for scholarships, student travel and preserving local history. The campaigns end on Oct. 31.
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“Cow.” “Slob.” “Pig.” How many insults can you hear before you have to stand up and defend the woman you love?
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Nicholas Manting Brewer, “Lumpkin, GA” director; Emily Grandcolas, “Lumpkin” producer and Mayra Flores, director of “Our Country and “Invented Borders” will join in a discussion following the screening of the three short films at 5:30 p.m., Oct. 25 in the Peters Education Center Auditorium
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The Fresno State Concert Choir and Masterworks Chorus under the direction of Dr. Cari Earnhart, director of choral activities, will combine with two pianos and a percussion section to perform six selections from Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana” during the Fall Concert Choir at 2:30 p.m., Oct. 27 at the Concert Hall.
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By 11 a.m., the students were ready to receive curious passersby for their event “Let’s Taco ‘Bout It!” on the First Amendment and the five freedoms.
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The Fresno State Jazz Orchestra directed by Richard Lloyd Giddens Jr. and The Fresno State Jazz Ensemble directed by Les Nunes will open for trumpeter and composer Ralph Alessi at 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 29 in the Concert Hall.
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The Leon S. Peters Ethics Lecture Series presents “Ethical Leadership with Luis Santana” at 6 p.m., Oct. 29, at the University Business Center (Peters Business, Room 191).
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The Master of Fine Arts Program in Creative Writing at Fresno State presents an afternoon with the Fresno State MFA Faculty as part of the Fresno Poets’ Association reading series, hosted by Brynn Saito at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave.
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Student anchor Alliz Clavijo gives us an inside look at one woman who is giving old clothes new life. Reporter Janet Vasquez talks with PR student Kristin Simonsen about the MCJ Hall of Fame, the inductees, and student scholarship recipients. Reporter Brittney Steele shows us how the Student Cupboard is expanding in its battle against food insecurity at Fresno State.
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In 1974, a young boy sent in a mail order for the “10 Albums for a Penny” promotion from his TV guide. The rest is history.
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The event will showcase 27 percussion music majors and minor performing solos on marimba, timpani and snare drum.
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Hidden inside overcrowded factories around the world, countless children are forced into slave labor due to rising global demand for cheap goods.
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The community is invited as we celebrate the rich diversity of music from an instrument with a multiplicity of forms and sonority during two Guitar Festival concerts.
Read MoreLast weekend, Oct 5 and 6, the Barking Bulldogs traveled to San Diego to participate in the Aztec Invitational Forensics Tournament hosted by San Diego State University. A total of 22 teams participated in the tournament and Fresno State Barking Bulldogs shined amongst them.
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Age is nothing but a number. Tulare reporter Areli Tovar introduces us to a local biker who won’t let father time or a bad accident slow him down. More…
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In 1968 Fred founded the Linguistics Department at California State University Fresno. Linguistics was his passion, but prior to founding the Linguistics Department, he also taught in the English Department.
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Faculty ovations are a regular series to applaud our faculty for their achievements in the College of Arts and Humanities at Fresno State. Their hard work and accomplishments directly impact our students, college, university, and the wider community.
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The Mad Duck brewery is hosting the Edward O. Lund Foundation event “A Scotch, Brew & Art Affair.” The event is from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20 at The Mad Duck at 3085 E Campus Pointe Drive. Tickets are $40 and attendees must be 21 years or older.
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The German Studies Association announced that the book “Hitler’s American Friends: The Third Reich’s Supporters in the United States” by Fresno State associate professor Dr. Bradley Hart has was awarded the Sybil Halpern Milton Memorial Book Prize.
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The Fresno State Symphonic Band invites the community to attend their first concert of the school year under the direction of Steven McKeithen at 8 p.m., Oct. 10 in the Concert Hall.
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Rita Faden, president of the Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD) will present a talk on “Portugal, the European Union and the Transatlantic Relations” at 6 p.m., Oct. 14 at the University Business Center room 191. The lecture is free and open to the public. Parking is $5 in lot P5 and P6. Faden has had a […]
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Ela Gandhi, granddaughter of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, is a former member of the parliament of South Africa. During Apartheid Era, she was banned from political activism. She is currently a peace activist, newspaper editor and social worker.
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Fresno State alumnus Michael Krikorian will perform in recital as part of the “Young Armenian Talent” series of the Philip Lorenz International Keyboard Concerts at Fresno State. The performance will take place at 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 20, at the Fresno State Concert Hall.
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After completing his concert in Fresno, Biss will continue his North American tour before ending his season with two concerts in the United Kingdom.
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Fajardo-Anstine is the author of Sabrina and Corina, longlisted for the National Book Award in Fiction.
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2020 course offerings have something for everyone, so if you’ve ever thought about doing something new and different, now is the time.
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October 10-11, 2019 at Fresno State with keynote speaker Rev. James M. Lawson.
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As the world commemorates Gandhi’s 150th birthday, Fresno State’s Dr. Kapoor talks about the efforts to memorialize his legacy through the Peace Garden.
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The College of Arts and Humanities at Fresno State 