Fresno State Professor to debut groundbreaking Nautanki performance in Bay Area
Sharma is a seventh-generation nautanki performer, writer, director and guru and has acted in more than 500 plays.
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Carmina Burana translation project complements musical performance
The translation project was led by Dr. Kristi Eastin from MCLL, who gathered current students and recent alumni of Latin and German during the spring semester to create close and useful translations of the medieval writings.
Read MoreStudent of Distinction: Tyler Golding – Department of Music
“After graduating from the University of the Pacific with a degree in Percussion Performance in the spring of 2019, I have done my best to contribute to the community that helped raise me.”
Read MoreStudent of Distinction: Micaelina Ramírez-Chávez – Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures
“My first approach to a community college was purely out of curiosity, as realistically, I didn’t see myself attending one as being feasible. Being an immigrant, who left my parents at the age of fifteen, now a single mother with a minimum-wage job, I knew it would require great sacrifices to embark on such an academic journey.”
Read MoreStudent of Distinction: Jane “Chloe” King – Department of Linguistics
“Chloe has consistently impressed me, along with most everyone else on the faculty, with her initiative and level of achievement.” Dr. Sean Fulop, professor and chair of the Department of Linguistics.
Read MoreDean’s Medalist: Hermelinda Hernandez Monjaras – Department of English
Hermelinda Hernandez Monjaras is a graduate student receiving her MFA in creative writing, poetry. She is a graduate Dean’s Medal nominee from the Department of English.
Read MoreDean’s Medalist Honorable Mention: Luis Granados Torres – Department of English
Luis Granados Torres is a graduate student receiving his M.A. in English literature. He is a graduate Dean’s Medal nominee from the Department of English.
Read MoreStudent of Distinction: Jessica Bonstein – Department of Communication
Jessica Bonstein is a graduate student receiving her M.A. in communication and is the graduate Dean’s Medal nominee from the Department of Communication.
Read MoreDean’s Medal Honorable Mention: Julie Ann Araujo – Department of Art, Design and Art History
“Everyone has a voice, and it sometimes takes people a lifetime to find it. I have found mine at this university. My story isn’t sad but one of perseverance. I have an endless list of people who believed in me; without them, I wouldn’t be where I am today.”
Read MoreDean’s Medalist: Sofia James, Department of Theatre and Dance
“Ultimately, theatre can be an instrument of change, and I aspire to help bring about that change.”
Read MoreStandard Bearer: Taylor Carrillo – Department of Philosophy
“What stands out in her writing is that she identifies the central philosophical issue and the resources needed to address it —down to the sentences in the readings that express the most pertinent and persuasive justifications for a view — without fear of challenging distinctions and multi-faceted claims.” ~ Dr. Mariana Anagnostopoulos, associate professor of philosophy.
Read MoreStudent of Distinction: Alexandra Cota – Department of Music
“My my senior year of high school I knew that I wanted to pursue a degree in music as it had become my greatest passion.” ~ Alexandra Cota
Read MoreStandard Bearer: Lillian Hammerstrom – Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures
“Language is more than words, and a narrative is more than just a summary of someone’s life; it comes with the full completeness of who they are, their background and everything they are capable of contributing to the world.” ~ Lillian Hammerstrom
Read MoreStudent of Distinction: Jennifer-Juliette Marissa Riojas – Department of Media, Communications and Journalism
“The MCJ department and College of Arts and Humanities have nurtured my creativity, gave me the opportunity to make new lifelong connections and the courage to follow my dreams of becoming a filmmaker.” ~ Jennifer-Juliette Marissa Riojas
Read MoreStudent of Distinction: Megan “MJ” Jaurena – Department of Linguistics
“She is an excellent student, an outstanding researcher, a community activist and a wonderful representative for the field of linguistics.” ~ Dr. John Boyle, assistant professor of linguistics.
Read MoreStudent of Distinction: Natalie Vasquez – Department of English
Natalie Vasquez is an undergraduate student receiving her B.A. in English studies and a minor in Chicano/Latino studies. She is the Dean’s Medal nominee from the Department of English.
Read MoreStudent of Distinction: Bianca Palma – Department of Communication
Biance Palma is an undergraduate student receiving her B.A. in communication and minoring in media, communications and journalism and English literature. She is the Dean’s Medal nominee from the Department of Communication.
Read MoreStudent of Distinction: Grace Morrow – Department of Art, Design and Art History
Grace Morrow is an undergraduate student receiving her B.A. in art history and is the Dean’s Medal nominee from the Department of Art, Design and Art History.
Read More7th Annual Art Song Festival: Prize Winners
The 7th annual Art Song Festival wrapped up two days of brilliant performances and outstanding creativity, with winners in three distinct categories.
Read MoreStudy Abroad illuminated through Student Voices
One of the most important parts of Fresno State’s study abroad program is students’ voices during their time out of the country, both to show the value of their experience and to inspire students to go abroad in the future.
Read MoreFulbright scholar Boone brings new insights into pedagogy from Ireland
Boone spent the 2022-23 school year as a Fulbright scholar exploring pedagogy and learning and collaborating in the diverse musical program at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance at the University of Limerick.
Read MoreArmenian Series adds three new books
The Armenian Studies Program at Fresno State continues to be a prominent publisher of all things Armenian with installments 18, 19 and 20 of the Armenian Series.
Read MoreValley native and storyteller Ruben Navarrette returns to inspire Fresno State students
Columnist, journalist and storyteller Ruben Navarrette is at Fresno State as part of the journalist-in-residence program.
Read MoreNew Faces: Pratik Shah
The College of Arts and Humanities is excited to welcome Dr. Pratik Shah to the Department of Media, Communications and Journalism.
Read MoreHorn professor demonstrates rare Baroque technique at Horn Symposium in Montréal
Dr. Thomas Hiebert was a presenter at the International Horn Symposium in Montréal, Canada, showing a little-known technique from the Baroque period.
Read MoreStudents and faculty at forefront of inter-religious exchange at the Parliament of the World’s Religions
Fresno State students and faculty traveled to Chicago this August to attend the Parliament of the World’s Religions. The parliament is an organization whose goal is to cultivate harmony between the religions and spiritualities of the world and was attended by religious leaders and followers, scholars and students.
Read MoreBarking Bulldogs shine as in-person competition resumes
“The team had an amazing experience working and traveling with such great successes. It has been great to return to in-person tournaments this semester and see the Barking Bulldogs shine in competition,” said Dr. Douglas Fraleigh, coach.
Read MoreInterdisciplinary project documents indigenous knowledge of native plants
“The goal is to enhance STEM education here at Fresno State, to include in scientific databases local, native knowledge of plants including their geographic distribution, their uses and the vocabulary associated with these plants in native languages,” said Dr. Brian Agbayani. “…it’s important for us to be both supporters and stewards in the region.”
Read More9 questions with retiring philosophy chair Dr. Robert Maldonado
Dr. Robert Maldonado, professor and chair of the Department of Philosophy, is retiring this fall. He has been with Fresno State since 1991. We sat down with Dr. Maldonado to hear more about his 32 years at Fresno State and his future plans following retirement.
Read MoreFresno State Alumna hired as Assistant Professor at Baruch College in New York City
“I really wanted students to acknowledge that studying the U.S.-Mexico border is important because we need to know that our history is rooted in between the U.S. and Mexico and how the border came to be, but also to think about the voices of people that have been affected by the border enforcement.” ~ Lizbeth De La Cruz Santana
Read More6th Annual Art Song Festival: Prize Winners
Last week, the 6th Annual Art Song Festival concluded with the announcement of the winners in the poetry, composition and vocal prize categories. Special guests Alexander Hahn and Kelley O’Connor judged this year’s vocal competition.
Read MoreSoprano Aunika Bull places second in regional opera competition
Competing against singers from across Central California, Aunika Bull won second place in the 19-22 years old division.
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