Student of Distinction: Erik Escovedo
“As a human being, art has saved my life. As a student, art has given me a path to live that life.” ~ Erik Escovedo.
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Student of Distinction: Sadie Gleason
“[S]torytelling is so wonderful because it takes us on a journey with characters and places that are completely made up, yet by the end leaves us with a better understanding of the world and ourselves.” ~ Sadie Gleason
Read MoreStatement from Interim Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities Dr. Honora Chapman
We feel sorrow for the violent deaths of the Asian American women in Atlanta last week and the pattern of escalating violence against Asian Americans, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Read MoreThis week on Fresno State focus…
How student parents are navigating online learning, grad boxes, and volunteering.
Read MoreThe Peach Blossom Festival goes Virtual
This year, Fresno State brings the Peach Blossom Festival back to these resilient students on March 25-26, entirely online.
Read MoreStatement from Interim President Jiménez-Sandoval regarding senseless violence against Asian Americans
Fresno State’s core principles uphold a vision according to which we see each other not only in light of our talents, contributions and work ethic, but also our humanity.
Read MoreArts in Motion to support Dean’s Council to help students affected by COVID-19
The student’s increased needs has prompted the Dean’s Council Annual Fund to broaden the scope of the discretionary fund to include immediate needs for students. To launch the effort, any donations made for Arts in Motion will be used for students’ immediate needs.
Read MoreContemporary Dance Ensemble celebrates 10th anniversary with first pandemic-era work
The production, which was filmed in the John Wright Theatre, will stream online at 7:30 p.m. March 12–13 and March 16–20, and 2 p.m. March 14.
Read MoreMaria Hinojosa to discuss frontline immigration coverage for NPR, PBS
In this insightful and engaging presentation, Maria Hinojosa speaks about her experiences covering immigration for NPR and PBS.
Read MoreLecture to explore migrants from Van and the transforming politics of representation in the 1850s-70s Ottoman Empire
In Dr. Dzovinar Derderian’s lecture, she will discuss how migrants or itinerants from provinces like Van, or more precisely “pandukhts” in Armenian, are often characterized in the existing scholarship and popular discourse as destitute and melancholic people.
Read MoreEnglish Department hosts authors, scholars for spring virtual visits
Fresno State’s Department of English will host multiple distinguished authors and scholars this spring for virtual campus visits.
Read MoreSikh symposium spotlights Guru Nanak’s teachings of universal love, oneness and justice
“Guru Nanak’s teachings can be very relevant in today’s world as we are dealing with issues of divisions, bigotry, hatred, and distrust,” said Dr. Veena Howard, Associate Professor of Philosophy and event organizer and moderator. “Nanak was one of the first leaders who focused on interfaith harmony while upholding the dignity of the human.”
Read MoreOn the Books: Ashley Wells
In a February email interview, communication specialist Jefferson Beavers spoke with Ashley about traveling the long road to publishing, finding the right moment for the horse-girl narrative, and re-imagining the American West.
Read More‘Jazz Station’ names faculty musician Boone as number three alto sax performer in 2020
Jazz Station, a Portuguese language blog based in Los Angeles, named Boone the number three alto saxophone artist and number 10 soprano saxophone artist of 2020 for his album “Joy.”
Read More4th Fresno State Art Song Festival, 2021: Prize Winners
Six students were named as winners in the 4th Annual Art Song competition at Fresno State. During the competition, the poetry and composition finalists worked with vocalists to perform original works during the festival
Read MoreStudent’s dream of justice illuminated by law pathway project
“I aspire to become both a criminal defense and civil rights attorney to advocate on behalf of the voiceless men and women of America and those who have been unjustly charged with crimes they did not commit.” ~ Caleb Charles
Read More‘Untold Stories’ documentary highlights Portuguese-American history along Highway 99
The Fresno State Portuguese Beyond Borders Institute (PBBI) and the Media, Communication and Journalism (MCJ) department have combined to create the documentary film “Untold Stories: Portuguese-Americans along the 99 Corridor.”
Read MoreCCA presents bilingual exhibition ‘News from the Kingdom of Yuppieland’
In this dystopian world, the gray goblins “crush” on men of finance and power with pressed suits in absurd child-like situations. The men feed on the dreams they steal in blind obedience while controlling their subordinates through deception, sleight of hand, masquerades and spells. In creating these characters, Caballero evokes humor as she criticizes power structures.
Read MoreFeatured Supporter: tony sanders
“I love storytelling. I love a good story. I love theater’s ability to tell a story in the moment and the power that an artist possesses to make choices in that moment, and the connection between artist and audience in that moment.”
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