Solution-focused panel to discuss violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

April 28, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

Left to right: Zara Arboleda (moderator), BoNhia Lee, Davorn Sisavath, Brynn Saito, Varaxy Yi

Communications director and former journalist Zara Arboleda will moderate the panel discussion, “Violence Against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders: A Conversation About Solutions” at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 4 on Zoom. Registration is free and the community is invited to join.

‘Agony of Ecstasy’ production tackles gender norms

April 28, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

A woman and a man, loosely dressed as dentists, peer into your mouth. The woman is holding a knife and fork while the man holds sticks with horned balls on the end.

“The Agony of Ecstasy” is a compilation of four short plays exploring the performative aspects of gender norms and the power struggle at the heart of human relationships.

Video: 2021 Armenian Genocide Commemorative Virtual Event

April 25, 2021.Reading time 3 minutes.

Armenian Genocide Monument at Fresno State

The Armenian Genocide Commemorative Committee of Fresno has prepared a video, “2021 Armenian Genocide Commemorative Virtual Event,” in place of the annual commemorative event at the Armenian Genocide Monument at Fresno State.

Fresno State Alumna Named Fifth Fresno Poet Laureate

April 23, 2021.Reading time 3 minutes.

Fresno State alumna Megan Anderson Bohigian has been named the City of Fresno’s fifth poet laureate, serving as the city’s literary ambassador.

Caleb Charles and Harrison Martin named 2021 Dean’s Medalist at Arts in Motion event

April 16, 2021.Reading time 26 minutes.

The College of Arts and Humanities’ Arts in Motion is our annual event that exhibits our students’ creativity and reminds us of how our College’s faculty provide an excellent education that transforms lives.

Remembering Dr. Warren Kessler

April 15, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

Dr. Warren Leslie Kessler at the Great Wall of China

Fresno State Philosophy Professor Emeritus and former Department of Philosophy Chair Warren Leslie Kessler passed away on April 2 in Stockton, California, after complications with an infection. He was 78.

Student-run company doubles down on original student works

April 13, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

The Experimental Theatre Company (ETC) is pleased to present “Shelter-in-Plays: Part Two,” the second installment of original virtual plays. Part two is entirely written, directed, produced, and performed by Fresno State students and will premiere at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 16, on the official University Theatre YouTube channel and continue indefinitely.

Dean’s Medalist: Caleb Charles

April 13, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

“From a young age, I have recognized the injustices found in society towards people of color, and this has provided the fuel for my ambition.” ~ Caleb Charles

Dean’s Medalist: Harrison Martin

April 13, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

“[I]t’s my lifelong goal to continue showing the joys of interconnected humanities to more future young minds in Fresno.” ~ Harrison Martin

Standard Bearer: Teya Juarez

April 13, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

“Theatre has always captivated me in the way it holds up a mirror to society and tells the stories of the people within it.” ~ Teya Juarez