State of the College 2021

January 29, 2021.Reading time 1 minute.

Abstract Art and Design screenshot of State of the College video.

Interim Dean Dr. Honora Chapman and Interim Associate Dean Dr. Sergio La Porta delivered the State of the College on January 28 virtually on Zoom. The presentation’s title slide features a photo by Cary Edmondson of the Three Graces sculpture in front of the Music Building. Due to COVID-19, the State of the College presentation […]

Portuguese Beyond Borders Institute announces Spring events schedule

January 22, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

The Portuguese Beyond Borders Institute (PBBI) has announced its Spring 2021 events schedule, including panel discussions, lectures, book launches and even an original documentary film.

Virtual lecture with Eric Hacopian examines the Artsakh War and Armenia

January 22, 2021.Reading time 2 minutes.

Political consultant and commentator Eric Hacopian will participate in “The Artsakh War and Armenia: A Conversation with Eric Hacopian” at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Jan 30, virtually on Zoom.

Portuguese Beyond Borders named ‘Organization of the Year’

January 21, 2021.Reading time 1 minute.

Traditional Portuguese dancing during Tulare Union High School visit in 2017

In their best of 2020 edition, the Portuguese Tribune named Fresno State’s Portuguese Beyond Borders Institute (PBBI) the “Organization of the Year.”

Kudos to Fresno Writers – October/November 2020

January 19, 2021.Reading time 14 minutes.

Kudos to #FresnoWriters is a regular series on the Fresno State MFA blog, celebrating the professional accomplishments of students, alumni, and faculty in the Creative Writing Program and the Department of English at Fresno State.

Creative Writing students earn ‘Desert Nights, Rising Stars’ scholarships

January 14, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

MFA Creative Writing students (top left to right) Jer Xiong, Delaney R. Whitebird Olmo, Carolina Mata, (Bottom left to right) Amber L. Carpenter, Mariah Bosch and Karissa Ellison.

Six Fresno State graduate students in the Master of Fine Arts Program have been awarded scholarships to attend the 2021 Desert Nights, Rising Stars virtual conference at Arizona State University.

CSU Summer Arts announces 2021 classes

January 13, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

Hip Hop Dancers perform at CSU Summer Arts festival

Summer Arts offers one-of-a-kind hands-on instruction that cannot be found at any of the CSU campuses during regular academic sessions. Classes are taught by world-renowned guest artists during two-week sessions in July and should not be missed.

MCJ Department speaks out against threats of violence to journalists

January 12, 2021.Reading time 3 minutes.

US Capitol east front, Martin Falbisoner

In the wake of the attack on the U.S. Capitol and the increased threat to members of the media, the Department of Media, Communications and Journalism (MCJ) and the director of the Fresno State Institute for Media and Public Trust are voicing their concerns.

Alumnus, community advocate Zoyer Zyndel dies at 34

January 6, 2021.Reading time 1 minute.

Zoyer Zyndel, a Fresno State alumnus known for his community volunteering and advocacy, particularly with the Central Valley’s LGBTQ communities, died in Fresno on Dec. 26. He was 34.

Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval begins Interim Presidency

January 6, 2021.Reading time 1 minute.

Dr. Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval begins his term today (Jan. 4) as interim president at California State University, Fresno. He succeeds President Joseph I. Castro, who became chancellor of the 23-campus California State University system.