Director and producer to present screening of ‘Back to Ashtarak’ at Fresno State

February 27, 2023.Reading time 2 minutes.

Back to Ashtarak a film by Tigran Nersisian poster depicts a pencil drawing of a man's back with the poster text on his shirt. Through the shirt is a background of mountains and a country side.

Director Tigran Nersisian and producer Armen Karaoglanian will present their film “Back to Ashtarak” at 7 p.m. Friday, March 10, in the University Business Center, Alice Peters Auditorium.

Dr. Tanner Akçam to speak on the first decision of the Armenian Genocide

February 27, 2023.Reading time 3 minutes.

Historian Dr. Taner Akçam in front of book shelves.

Historian Dr. Taner Akçam will speak on “The First Decision of the Armenian Genocide and the Role of the Kurds in Ottoman Documents” at 7 p.m. Friday, March 3, in the University Business Center, Alice Peters Auditorium.

2023 Undergraduate Conference on Multiethnic Literatures of the Americas features two keynote speakers

February 27, 2023.Reading time 1 minute.

Shadab Zeest Hashmi and Dr. LeiLani Nishime headshots

The 14th annual Undergraduate Conference on Multiethnic Literatures of the Americas (UCMLA) features keynote addresses from authors and scholars Shadab Zeest Hashmi and Dr. LeiLani Nishime.

Ricardo Morales to perform in Fresno as part of the West Coast Clarinet Congress

February 24, 2023.Reading time 4 minutes.

Ricardo Morales holds a clarinet in a gray suit and purple tie on a gray background. His signature appears over the background.

One of the most sought-after clarinetists in the world, in the last year, Morales has performed at Carnegie Hall in New York, the Royal Albert Hall in London, the Philharmonie de Paris and the Art Tower Mito in Japan, just to name a few.

Dr. Dennis Papazian to speak on his book ‘Reflections on an Armenian-American Journey’

February 17, 2023.Reading time 4 minutes.

Cover of "Dr. Dennis Papazian’s memoir From My Life and Thought: Reflections on an Armenian-American Journey" depicts a typewriter and two postcards, one of Dr. Papazian and the other of the

Dr. Dennis Papazian’s memoir “From My Life and Thought: Reflections on an Armenian-American Journey” was published in 2022 by the Armenian Series of the Press at California State University, Fresno.

Fresno State Creative Writing students perform at 2023 Rogue Festival

February 17, 2023.Reading time 3 minutes.

Gray background with red text that reads, "# Fresno Writers" and blue text, "Live."

Creative writing and literature students from Fresno State’s Department of English will headline the “Fresno Writers Live” performances at the 2023 Rogue Festival, scheduled for March 3 through 11 in Fresno’s Tower District.

M.K. Gandhi Center hosts a screening of ‘Kasturba Gandhi: Accidental Activist’ film

February 16, 2023.Reading time 2 minutes.

A free screening will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 16, at the Peters Educational Center.

‘Freedom Inside’ author gives talk on meditation in prisons

February 16, 2023.Reading time 2 minutes.

? Author and educator Farah Godrej will present a lecture on her book “Freedom Inside? Yoga Meditation in the Carceral State” at 3 p.m. Monday, March 6, on Zoom.

Dean’s Gallery hosts inspiring ‘Black Resistance’ exhibit

February 15, 2023.Reading time 3 minutes.

The Dean’s Gallery at Fresno State is hosting an inspiring art exhibit called “Black Resistance” as part of the campus’ Black History Month celebrations.

Hard of hearing music alumnus presents Silent Garden Lecture on ‘Embodied Sound’

February 15, 2023.Reading time 7 minutes.

With Madonna in the CD player and the volume maxed, the subwoofer drove expanding orbs of pressure that moved the room. Lying on the floor, a young Ethan Castro felt the waves vibrate through him and envelope his core, igniting a passion that would guide his life’s path.

In Memoriam: Dr. Arthur Huff

February 7, 2023.Reading time 17 minutes.

Dr. Arthur E. Huff, professor emeritus of Music, passed on January 12, 2023, in Fresno, California. He was 94 years old.

‘Walk in Peace’ brings together Fresno State and City College choirs for and emotional evening

February 6, 2023.Reading time 2 minutes.

Black and white image of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with text overlaying the black areas.

This unique performance features the combined choirs from both institutions and promises to be a moving and uplifting celebration of music, unity, and the enduring legacy of Dr. King.

Bulldog Marching Band to present at the College Band Directors National Assoc. conference

February 3, 2023.Reading time 3 minutes.

Two Bulldog Marching Band trumpet players are seen in front with colorguard in the background during the 2023 Rose Parade.

“It is a huge honor in my profession and affirms the high quality of what we do.” ~ Steven McKeithen

Kudos to Fresno Writers — Fall 2022

February 3, 2023.Reading time 23 minutes.

Alumni Gabriel Ibarra (left) and Pilar Christiana Graham have joined the list of more than 50 Fresno State MFA alumni to publish a debut book.

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

Georgia author wins 2022 Philip Levine Prize for Poetry

February 3, 2023.Reading time 6 minutes.

Éric Morales-Franceschini in a black hat and shirt in a forest.

The Fresno State Master of Fine Arts Program in creative writing announced Georgia author Éric Morales-Franceschini has won the 2022 Philip Levine Prize for Poetry book contest, which includes a $2,000 award and publication of his debut full-length poetry collection, “Syndrome.”

Communication grad student Hannah Ellsworth receives Welty Award for community service

February 1, 2023.Reading time 2 minutes.

Hannah Ellsworth crouches to put together a puzzle on the ground with two young children.

Fresno State graduate student Hannah Ellsworth was selected to receive the 2022 John D. Welty Award for Excellence in Community Service.

Symphony Orchestra and Opera Theatre combine to perform Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel

February 1, 2023.Reading time 2 minutes.

Photo Hansel and Gretel in front of an illustrated bright green background with a cartoonish candy house

With its themes of love, family, and perseverance in the face of adversity, Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel” continues to captivate audiences of all ages.