Experimental Theatre Co. tackles love in the age of social media with “subText”
Even though everybody on the planet is just a text away, getting your message across has never been more complicated.
Read MoreAuthor: Arts & Humanities at Fresno State
The College of Arts and Humanities provides a diverse student population with the communication skills, humanistic values and cultural awareness that form the foundation of scholarship. The college offers intellectual and artistic programs that engage students and faculty and the community in collaboration, dialog and discovery. These programs help preserve, illuminate and nourish the arts and humanities for the campus and for the wider community.
Philosophy lecture to follow Gandhi’s Global Legacy student awards
The Fresno State Peace and Conflict Studies program will hold an award ceremony for students who excelled in the Gandhi’s Global Legacy Student Media Competition with a reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. on April 2 in the Peters Education Auditorium in the Student Recreation Center.
Read MoreJonathan Conlin to speak on ‘Calouste Gulbenkian and the Pasdurma Problem’
Born into the Armenian merchant elite of Istanbul in 1869, the renowned oil magnate Calouste Gulbenkian made his fortune as a ‘business architect,’ persuading rival oil companies to collaborate for their mutual enrichment, particularly in the Middle East.
Read MoreDr. Heghnar Zeitlian Watenpaugh to Present ‘The Missing Pages: The Modern Life of a Medieval Manuscript, from Genocide to Justice’
In 2010, the world’s wealthiest art institution, the J. Paul Getty Museum, found itself confronted by a century-old genocide.
Read More‘Parallels’ showcases the best of Graphic Design student’s work
You’re invited to the opening reception at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 29th to see the best work from the portfolios of Graphic Design BFA students will be on display in the Phebe Conley Art Gallery.
Read MoreSmall town life takes center stage in Lanford Wilson’s drama, ‘Book of Days’
When murder roars through the town, Ruth Hoch begins her own quest to find truth and honesty amid small town jealousies, religion, greed, and lies.
Read MoreJordan Duran, Student of Distinction
For Jordan Duran, philosophy is not just an academic pursuit, it’s a way of life.
Read MoreLia Christine Dewey, Student of Distinction
For Theatre Arts student Lia Christine Dewey, the accolades keep coming as her final semester at Fresno State nears completion.
Read MoreFresno State choral groups hold concert ahead of tour
The concert marks the beginning of the Chamber Singers and Concert Choir Spring Choir Tour and will include be something for everyone with music by Poulenc, Palestrina, Whitacre, Forrest, Kverno and more.
Read MoreLondon 2018/2019 Photo Gallery
While most students were off for their winter break, 40 Fresno State students traveled to England for the Arts and Humanities “Study Abroad Experience: London Life & Lore.” Here are some photos from their experience.
Read MoreRoller derby, free clothes and March Madness on the next Fresno State Focus
This edition of Fresno State Focus will air at 4 p.m. Wednesday on Comcast channel 94, U-Verse channel 99 and will be repeated at 6 p.m. on Thursday. You can also watch live streams of the show on Apple TV, Roku and on cmac.tv, which is under the “watch live” tab and “CMAC2-Education.”
Read MoreImprovisational Indian music ‘Arohi Ensemble’ to perform at Fresno State
With a heavy Indian music influence, the Arohi Ensemble’s “ragajazz” repertoire features original compositions and improvisations with influences from Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, jazz and western chamber music.
Read MoreExperienced Barking Bulldogs show new pups the ropes at debate tournament
By Dr. Doug Fraleigh, Director of Forensics The Fresno State Barking Bulldogs Forensics Team participated in two regional debate tournaments during the past three weeks and had outstanding results at both competitions. The Barking Bulldogs hosted the Western JV and Novice Policy Debate Championships March 8-10 and the Bulldogs defended home territory. Nick […]
Read MoreFresno State and Fresno Pacific wind ensembles share a stage for annual gala
The community is invited as the Fresno State Wind Orchestra and the Fresno Pacific University Wind Ensemble perform at the 40 annual Dr. Lawrence R. Sutherland Wind Festival Gala Concert at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 16 in the Fresno State Concert Hall.
Read MoreFresno State Theatre Arts students bring home top honors from regional theatre festival
In her first attempt writing as a theatre critic, Theatre Arts student Lia Dewey found herself at the top of the region and among four finalists who will compete at the national level at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.
Read MoreFresno State Focus: Chaffee Zoo, CSU Summer Arts and Justin Timberlake in Fresno
This week on Fresno State Focus…
Read MorePortuguese language high school students to visit Fresno State
As part of Portuguese Immigrant Week in California, the Portuguese Beyond Borders Institute will host “Portuguese Language Students Youth Day” at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 16 at Fresno State.
Read MorePanel to focus on Portuguese-American legacy of agriculture in the Valley
In celebration of Portuguese Immigrant Week, the Portuguese Beyond Borders Institute will hold a “Portuguese-Americans in Valley Agriculture: Family, Heritage, Community and Commitment” lecture at 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 13th in the lecture hall of the Agricultural Science building, Room 109.
Read MoreRegistration is now open for Summer Arts 2019 Courses
Summer Arts is back! Students mark your calendars now for an opportunity to study side-by-side with the greats in your chosen field. Artists, dancers, writers, actors, and creators- you won’t want to miss
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Undergraduate Conference on Multiethnic Literatures of the Americas features two keynote speakers
The 10th annual Undergraduate Conference on Multiethnic Literatures of the Americas (UCMLA) will take place March 14-16, featuring keynote addresses from novelist, educator and National Medal of Arts recipient Maxine Hong Kingston and University of Southern California literary and cultural studies scholar Elda María Román.
Read MoreArmenian Studies to present scholarships and grants during 31st annual Banquet
This year’s Banquet will feature special guest H. E. Dr. Armen Baibourtian, Consul General of the Republic of Armenia. Dr. Baibourtian was appointed Consul General on September 6, 2018.
Read MoreSymphony Orchestra and Opera Theatre to perform ‘Madama Butterfly’
The Fresno State Symphony Orchestra and Opera Theatre will present Puccini’s famous opera with performances at 8 p.m. Friday, March 8, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at the Fresno State Concert Hall. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for faculty and seniors and $5 for students.
Read MoreKudos to #FresnoWriters: February 2019
Kudos to #FresnoWriters is a new monthly 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.
Read MorePulitzer Prize finalist Patricia Smith featured at Spring Reading Series
The Fresno State Master of Fine Arts Program in Creative Writing will feature a Pulitzer Prize finalist, the 2017 Philip Levine Prize for Poetry winner, and two of its accomplished new faculty authors in its Spring 2019 Fresno Poets’ Association reading series.
Read MoreDr. Ara Sanjian to speak on ‘Armenia’s Road to and Since the ‘Velvet Revolution’’
Learn about the rise of Nikol Pashinyan from a young and controversial journalist in the mid-1990s to a politician with immense power and even a cult figure in 2018.
Read MoreEnjoy an evening of Iranian classical music at Fresno State
Fresno State’s Middle East Studies Lecture, Performance and Film Series, and Global Music Series presents “An Evening of Iranian Classical Music” featuring Behrouz Sadeghian playing the Santur, accompanied by Faramarz Amiri playing the Zarb and Daf at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, March 8 in the Alice Peters Auditorium (PB191).
Read MoreColloquium explores ‘Roads and Routes as Conduits of Culture’ in the pre-modern world
For centuries, roads/routes have acted as facilitators of cross-cultural encounters, enabling the voluntary and forced migration and interaction of peoples.
Read MoreCreative Writing MFA student Mariah Bosch to perform experimental spoken word at Rogue Festival
First-year MFA student Mariah Bosch and composer EJ Hinojosa’s Rogue show, “Triptych,” brings music and spoken word together in “an experimental collaboration characterized by risk and heartfelt contemplation.” The poetry explores themes of past, present, and future, while the music synthesizes jazz, rock, and baroque styles inspired by the poetry.
Read MoreRichard Hagopian to present a free Armenian Studies lecture and performance
Oud master Richard Hagopian will present a talk and performance on “Armenian Song Repertoire of the Middle East” at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 26, in the University Business Center, Room 191.
Read MoreFresno State Wind Orchestra to perform in concert
The Fresno State Wind Orchestra will perform under the direction of Dr. Gary P. Gilroy at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb 28 in the Concert Hall.
Read MoreFresno State Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble combine for an evening of jazz
It promises to be a night of swing as both of the Fresno State jazz ensembles perform at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 1 in the Concert Hall.
Read MoreCritical exploration of ‘Utopia’ examines what it takes to make a better world
“Utopias” are societies, both literary and lived, imaginary and actual, that strive for the creation of a more ideal community and world. While utopias are often built upon problematics, philosophical inconsistencies, and tensions, the study of these attempts causes one to pause and consider how to make our reality a better place for all.
Read MoreViolin and Viola Festival culminates in a gala concert
Ahead of the concert, the Fresno State Violin and Viola Festival offers an intensive training experience to violinists and violists on intermediate to advanced level.
Read MoreAward-winning authors and internationally known spoken word performer coming to WordFest
WordFest 2019 will feature craft talks and a performance from authors Steven Sanchez, Yazmin Monet Watkins and Li-young Lee on Saturday, Feb. 23.
Read MoreDr. Sheklian to speak on religious practices and interactions between Armenians and Turks
Dr. Christopher Sheklian, director of the Zohrab Information Center, Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church, will present an illustrated lecture on “Liturgy and Property in Istanbul: The Armenian Minority in Turkey Today,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, in the University Business Center (Room 191 Auditorium).
Read MoreFresno State Guitar Fest to feature public masterclasses and recitals
The Fresno State Guitar Festival features two recitals on Friday, Feb 15. The first, features George Sakellariou at 3 p.m. followed by Thomas Patterson at 8 p.m. in the Wahlberg Recital Hall. Tickets for the Sakellariou and Patterson recitals are $15 general, $10 seniors, $5 students, faculty and staff. The festival will also include two […]
Read MoreCreative Writing students, alumni, faculty perform at 2019 Rogue Festival
Fresno Writers Live will feature the latest poetry and prose from 12 Fresno writers in four storytelling and spoken-word shows. The shows will include four MFA grad students, four alumni authors from the Fresno State Creative Writing Alumni Chapter, and four faculty authors from the Department of English.
Read MoreFeatured Supporter: Kate McKnight – Video
Kate McKnight has spent her entire life on the Fresno State campus, growing up with an English professor father then becoming a student, instructor, University High teacher, and an Advisory Board member for the College.
Read MoreAlum Paul Chaderjian to launch new book ‘Letters to Barbra’ at Fresno State
Writer and broadcast journalist Paul Chaderjian will speak about his newly published book, “Letters to Barbra” at 7:30PM on Tuesday, February 12, in the University Business Center, Alice Peters Auditorium, at Fresno State. The lecture is free and the community is invited.
Read MoreFresno State Grad Designs Her Perfect Career
Before ever setting foot on the Save Mart Center stage for her graduation, Maggie Srmayan had her first professional job lined-up. After receiving her Bachelor’s Degree on Friday afternoon, she packed her car and headed down to Los Angeles to start work on a short film that Monday morning.
Read MoreBlack History Month choral concert to honor MLK
“Walk in Peace: A celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Black History Month” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 at the Fresno City College Old Administration Building Auditorium.
Read MoreState of the College of Arts and Humanities
With 80 percent of the alum continuing to live in the Central Valley, the College of Arts and Humanities powers the local economy and touches every corner of life in our community.
Read MoreArtHop exhibition to showcase works by Chicano artist Malaquías Montoya
The ArtHop exhibition “Malaquias Montoya, A Voice for the Voiceless” will open at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7 at the M Street Graduate Studios in Downtown Fresno. The event is free and the community is invited to attend.
Read MoreCenter for Creativity and the Arts ‘artist invitational’ to feature Luba Lukova
The “Luba Lukova Designing Justice” exhibition will open with a reception at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan 31 at Fresno State’s Conley Art Gallery. The exhibition will be on display through Feb 28. Lukova will hold a public talk from 3:30 p.m. ahead of the reception as well as public workshops on Jan 29 and […]
Read MoreDr. Levon Chookaszian to Speak on ‘Germans and Armenians: Historic and Artistic Relations’
Dr. Levon Chookaszian, Chair of the Department of Armenian Art History at Yerevan State University will give a talk titled “Germans and Armenians: Historic and Artistic Relations” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb 1, in the University Business Center, Alice Peters Auditorium, at Fresno State. The presentation is part of the Armenian Studies Program Spring 2019 […]
Read MoreUS Marine Jazz Orchestra to put on a free concert at Fresno State
The Fresno State Jazz Orchestra will play alongside the United States Marine Jazz Orchestra at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3 in the Concert Hall.
Read MoreCalifornia author Mark Irwin wins 2018 Levine Prize for Poetry
The Fresno State Master of Fine Arts Program in Creative Writing announced California author Mark Irwin as the winner of the 2018 Philip Levine Prize for Poetry book contest, which includes a $2,000 award and publication of his 10th book, “Shimmer.”
Read MoreCreative Writing Alumni Chapter presents a literary reading in the Tower District
The Fresno State Creative Writing Alumni Chapter presents “Hot Off the Press 3” from 4 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 2 at Full Circle Olympic, 1426 N. Van Ness Ave., in the Tower District.
Read More‘Lights! Camera! Saroyan!’ documentary to have international premiere at Fresno State
The Armenian Studies Program at Fresno State, in conjunction with the William Saroyan House Museum, presents the international premiere of “Lights! Camera! Saroyan!” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan 25 in the Satellite Student Union. Admission is free and parking is available in Lots P15, P16, P5, and P6 without a permit. Directed by Harut […]
Read MoreDepartment of Music Faculty Concert to raise funds for scholarships
Fresno State’s Department of Music will present its Annual Faculty Concert at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan 26 in the Department’s Concert Hall.
Read MoreRoger Tatarian Symposium to look at how to put ‘fake news in the rear view mirror’
The Roger Tatarian Symposium, “Putting Fake News in the Rear View Mirror: How the Media Can Win Back the Trust of all Americans,” will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26 at the Fresno State Satellite Student Union. The program is free and open to the public.
Read MoreFrom immigrant to Ph.D.: dean Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval shares his story at Chicano/a Youth Conference
Dr. Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, who graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a Ph.D. in Spanish and Portuguese, will be the keynote speaker for Fresno State’s 46th annual Chicano/a Youth Conference from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Satellite Student Union.
Read MoreDiniz Borges named director of Portuguese Beyond Borders Institute
The institute was founded in November 2018 after the Luso-American Development Foundation granted $130,000 to launch a Portuguese-American Oral History Project and a speaker series.
Read MoreDispatches from London; Fresno State students study abroad
While most students were off for their winter break, 40 Fresno State students traveled to England for the Arts and Humanities “Study Abroad Experience: London Life & Lore.” Students get an authentic British experience and earn three units of credit as they take in the sights and culture of England. During the trip, Dr. Anthony […]
Read MoreBulldogs Debate Team Barks Well at USC and Fullerton
The Fresno State Barking Bulldogs Debate team continued their highly successful season at the USC (Jan 3-5) and CSU Fullerton (Jan 7-9) tournaments.
Read More2019 Music Dept. Audition Day is Jan 26th
The 2019 Audition Day for the Music Department is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Department of Music lobby. Parking is in Lot P1 across from the University High School. The Fresno State Department of Music Audition Day provides prospective students an opportunity to audition for department faculty and become eligible for departmental scholarships. […]
Read MoreVisa cash awards up for grabs in Gandhi’s Global Legacy student media competition
All Fresno State students are invited to submit entries that provide new insights into any aspects of Gandhi’s philosophy of nonviolence. All media are welcome: essays, poetry, fiction, visual art, music, theater, science projects and more. Deadline: March 15, 2019 To enter, or for more information, contact:Dr. Veena HowardDepartment of Philosophy vehoward@csufresno.edu Generously Supported by JP and Renu […]
Read MoreUniversity Theatre to Produce Fun, Fanciful, Holiday Production
“Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley”, was first produced in 2016 in a Rolling World Premiere. “Miss Bennet” is a sequel to Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice”, set in 1815, two years after the novel ends. The play continues the story of the Bennet sisters, only this time with bookish middle-sister Mary as its unlikely heroine.
Read MoreThis week on Fresno State Focus…
Winter has finally arrived! We take you to China Peak – white with snow, and open for business. Horse Drawn Carriage rides are back in Old town Clovis, and Christmas Tree Lane is lit. We get a special visit from Renee Cromer to explain to us how to prep our brain for exams, and we talk […]
Read MoreCommunity invited to celebrate the season at the Holiday Choral Concert
The public is invited to the Fresno State Holiday Choral Concert “Here We Come A-Caroling” 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 9 in the Concert Hall. Tickets are $12 general, $8 seniors and $5 for students. Music includes traditional holiday music and carols. The show will feature performances by the Fresno State Chamber Singers, Concert Choir, Masterworks Chorus […]
Read MoreMichael Carr to speak about storytelling across platforms
“Every day is a dress rehearsal for something bigger.”
Read MoreSpend three weeks studying in China
Spend three weeks in Shanghai, the largest cosmopolitan city of China with native Chinese speaking professors in a total immersion environment for learning the Chinese language and culture, interacting with local Chinese students, touring the best of China’s traditional architecture and gardens, museums and galleries, and seeing the amazing development of China’s modernization as part of your experience. Tour Suzhou, an ancient city […]
Read MoreCineculture to screen locally made ‘Silent Sacrifice’ on Japanese-American internment
Join fellow movie buffs on a date with the silver screen for the Fresno State CineCulture Series beginning August 31st.
Read MoreEnglish Education alumnus takes unlikely path to teaching job
~ By Jefferson Beavers, communication specialist, Department of English So how do you go from being a traveling hardware salesman and college dropout to landing your dream teaching job at your high school alma mater? You can ask recent Fresno State alumnus Jacob Simmons about his “15-Year Plan.” Simmons, a first-generation college student who returned […]
Read MoreTigran Hamasyan delights audience with an innovative live performance
By Annie Rubio Music is a universal language, with messages and emotions that can be understood regardless of one’s background. Modern artists are always seeking new ways to push the boundaries of their craft, to continuously innovate. Armenian jazz pianist Tigran Hamasyan artfully melds modern and traditional sounds into his music and he also ties in […]
Read MoreHelping Hams, Santa Claus, and football on this week’s Fresno State Focus
Jackets for James, Heart of the Horse and Helping Hams are some of the charitable foundations active during the holidays, and we will take you for a closer look into exactly what they are doing and how you can help.
Read MoreBarking Bulldogs finish fall semester with big success at CSU Northridge
The Fresno State Barking Bulldogs wrapped up their Fall 2018 season with an excellent team performance at CSU Northridge on Nov. 2 through 4, with the Bulldogs placing third overall in the policy debate sweepstakes. Sweepstakes awards are an important team milestone because they are based on the performance of every Fresno State debater at […]
Read MoreTransformative two-year grant to promote Portuguese legacy in Valley
The Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD), based in Lisbon, Portugal, gave $130,000 to launch two initiatives in the newly created Portuguese Beyond Borders Center at Fresno State. The grant will be split two ways with $100,000 funding the Portuguese-American Oral History Project and $30,000 to fund a speaker series. “FLAD is extremely enthusiastic about the opportunity […]
Read MoreFresno State to Host Interactive Adobe Day on Nov. 15
A chance for students to win prizes, Adobe merchandise, and annual Adobe Creative Cloud licenses. Fresno State will host its first-ever Adobe Day on Thursday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Free Speech Area. As part of a partnership between the California State University (CSU) system and Adobe, Fresno State students, faculty […]
Read More‘Unveiling Supergroovalistic Funk’ celebrates funk, culture and artistry
“Supergroovalistic Woman” is a ceramic female nude sculpture by visual artist Michael Chukes which has been acquired by the Center for Creativity and the Arts on behalf of Fresno State. The sculpture, along with other works by Chukes, will be on display from Thursday, Nov. 15 until Jan. 15 in the Pete P. Peters Ellipse […]
Read MoreFresno State Opera Theatre performs ‘Our Favorite Scenes’ for 10th Anniversary
For their 10 year anniversary, Fresno State Opera Theatre will perform a compilation of their favorite scenes on Friday, Nov. 9 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 11 at 3 p.m. in the Wahlberg Recital Hall. Tickets are $15 general, $12 employees and seniors, $8 students. Buy Tickets Friday, Nov. 9 at 8 p.m. Sunday, […]
Read MoreFresno State Focus covers local midterm election results
“Fresno State Focus” — a public affairs program produced by Media, Communications and Journalism students — will air its fifth weekly show of the Fall 2018 semester at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7. The student-run news production will cover the election – partnering with our colleagues at The Collegian. Our student reporters will be at both […]
Read MoreFeatured Supporter: Dr. Raymond and Jacqueline Doumanian
Over the years, Dr. Raymond and Jacqueline Doumanian have formed a deep connection with the College of Arts and Humanities. Both were students at Fresno State — Raymond earned his degree from the Department of Philosophy and went on to the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry — Jacqueline earned both her B.A. and […]
Read MoreMusic monsters emerge for ‘Jazz-O-Ween’ concert
The Fresno State Jazz Orchestra directed by Richard Lloyd Giddens Jr. and the Fresno State Jazz Ensemble directed by Craig VonBerg will come together for a spooky night of music for the “Jazz-O-Ween” concert presented by California State University, Fresno. Event Details Time & Date: 8 p.m., Oct. 31 Place: Fresno State Concert Hall Tickets: […]
Read MoreHALLOWEEN SPECIAL! Get two ‘Just Like Us’ tickets for the price of one; details…
University Theatre is pleased to present the Central Valley premiere of “Just Like Us” by Karen Zacarías, based on the novel by Helen Thorpe. The production is directed by Dr. Gina Sandí-Díaz and runs October 26 – November 3, 2018 in the Dennis & Cheryl Woods Theatre in the Speech Arts building on the campus […]
Read MoreFresno State Focus looks ahead to Day of Giving
By Cedric Hood “Fresno State Focus” — a public affairs program produced by Media, Communications and Journalism students — will air its fourth weekly show of the fall 2018 semester at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. The student-run news production has a lot in store this week including shining a light on last winter’s Ghana study […]
Read MoreHow to Impress Your Employer: A TASTE-y Guide
Whether it’s your first job interview or your thousandth, we all get those pre-interview jitters.
Read MoreDr. Ümit Kurt to speak on ‘The Curious Case of Ahmed Necmeddin Bey: A Look into the Sociopolitical Climate in Aintab on the Eve of 1915’
Kazan Visiting Professor in Armenian Studies Dr. Ümit Kurt will give his third public lecture on “The Curious Case of Ahmed Necmeddin Bey: A Look into the Sociopolitical Climate in Aintab on the Eve of 1915” at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6 in the University Business Center, Alice Peters Auditorium, Room 191 on the Fresno State campus.
Read More2018 Cello Fresno Festival to end with a Gala Concert
The “Cello Fresno Gala Concert” will take place at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3 at the Concert Hall. The performance represents the culmination of the 2018 Cello Fresno Festival which runs Nov. 1-3. Tickets are $15 general, $10 Seniors and employee, $5 for students. Cellists from the Central Valley, as well as California, Nevada, and Indiana, […]
Read MoreHappy 90th Birthday to the Media, Communications and Journalism Dept., let’s have some ice cream!
The Media, Communications and Journalism Department at Fresno State is hosting an ice cream social to celebrate its 90th birthday at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25 in the Satellite Student Union and Speech Arts 172. Tickets are $25. The evening will begin with optional tours of The Collegian, KFSR 90.7 FM, and the department’s […]
Read MoreArtist Jaime Ruiz Otis gives new life to maquiladoras waste products
“Jaime Ruiz Otis: Mined Matter” is a mix-media exhibition of collage paintings that incorporate engraving and printmaking. The works reflect Ruiz Otis’ life experience as a trained artist and former maquiladora (factory that provides inexpensive manufacturing and assembly for foreign products) worker. “This exhibition is the result of relationships the Center for Creativity and the […]
Read MoreFresno State Focus tackles Bulldog Homecoming in third broadcast of the semester
“Fresno State Focus” — a public affairs program produced by Media, Communications and Journalism students — will air its third weekly broadcast of the Fall 2018 Semester at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24.
Read MoreExplore the Fresno Art Scene with Libary After Hours
What happens after hours at the Henry Madden Library? Find out at this upcoming event which explores the local arts scene in Fresno. The event is from 5:30 – 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 19 at the Henry Madden Library, Second Floor. The event and parking are free — however, you are asked to RSVP. […]
Read MoreEnglish students awarded Yonsei Memory Project ‘Storytelling for Change’ Fellowships; performances slated for Oct 27-28 and Nov 3-4
Three students from the College of Arts Humanities—Nohemi Samudio Gamis, Will Freeney, and Paul Sanchez—were awarded fellowships as part of Yonsei Memory Project’s “Storytelling for Change” program. The program trains new and experienced writers, artists, activists, organizers, students, and local community members in the power of crafting detailed, heart-moving, and inspiring personal stories that touch upon themes of civil injustice and civil liberties. Founded by poet and English assistant professor, Brynn Saito and artist and farmer Nikiko Masumoto, Yonsei Memory Project (YMP) utilizes arts and storytelling to generate dialogue connecting the WWII incarceration of the Japanese American community with current struggles for justice.
Read MoreVisiting Professor in Armenian Studies Dr. Ümit Kurt gives second public lecture, ‘Proactive Local Perpetrators: Mehmet Yasin (Sani Kutluğ) and Ali Cenani’
Armenian Studies Program Coordinator Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian announced that Dr. Ümit Kurt has been appointed as the 15th Henry S. Khanzadian Kazan Visiting Professor in Armenian Studies at Fresno State for the Fall 2018 semester. The Kazan Visiting Professorship was established through a generous endowment established by Henry S. Khanzadian Kazan.
Read MoreA Creative Collaboration: The Library Partners with Interior Design Class for Makerspace Week
Republished from Henry Madden Library Story by Jacqueline Gonzalez, Henry Madden Library Student Assistant Photos by David Celaya Fresno State Art and Design Librarian Monica Fusich is collaborating with Professor of Interior Design Holly Sowles on a research project that will eventually turn into “Makerspace Week.” Makerspaces are areas where students can make an original […]
Read MoreDepartment of Art and Design, Center for Creativity and the Arts host photographer Tomiko Jones
The Photography exhibit “Tomiko Jones: Hatsubon” will be on display at the Phebe Conley Art Gallery weekdays Sept. 20 to Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jones will give an artist lecture from 3-4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20 in Conley 101, followed by an artist’s reception from 5 to 7 p.m. in the […]
Read MoreUniversity Theatre season opens with Central Valley premiere of ‘The Wolves’
University Theatre is pleased to present the Central Valley premiere of “The Wolves” by Sarah DeLappe. The production is directed by Kathleen McKinley and runs Sept. 28 – Oct. 6 in the Dennis & Cheryl Woods Theatre in the Speech Arts building on the campus of Fresno State.
Read MoreSpeaker urges ‘educational vaccine’ during genocides exhibit at Henry Madden Library
~ This story was republished from The Collegian By Seth Casey Fresno State hosted guest speaker Dr. Clint Curle, senior advisor to the president at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, for the opening reception of the Genocides of the 20th Century exhibit on Sept. 6. Following a reception of appetizers, refreshments and conversation, the […]
Read MoreInstitute for Media and Public Trust presents First Amendment Forum
Fresno State’s Institute for Media and Public Trust will present a First Amendment forum from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, at the Leon S. and Pete P. Peters Educational Center in the Student Recreation Center. This free event is open to the public. The forum will feature an expert panel that will explore free-speech issues on university […]
Read MoreFresno State Art and Design faculty present their best work at The Conley Gallery
Fresno State’s Department of Art and Design presents the 2018 Faculty Art Show, a biennial exhibition of artwork created by the department’s faculty, and held at the Conley Gallery. Visitors, students, and university colleagues have the opportunity to view works that reflect the high quality and diverse talents of the Art and Design department faculty […]
Read MoreFresno State ranked among nation’s top 25 universities for third straight year
Washington Monthly, a D.C.-based magazine known for its annual rankings of American colleges and universities, announced Aug. 27 that Fresno State placed No. 24 on its list of the top national universities.
Read MoreFresno State Symphony Orchestra to hold Fall auditions
The Fresno State Symphony Orchestra is an ensemble comprised of and open to Fresno State students from all areas of study.
Read MoreForum on free speech, related issues planned for Fresno State Sept. 17
Originally posted on Fresno State Institute for Media and Public Trust:
The Fresno State Institute for Media and Public Trust’s initial program will be a First Amendment forum that will explore free speech issues on campus, and how tenure, collective bargaining agreements and academic freedom impact the issue. The program is scheduled from 6 to…
Genocides of the 20th Century Exhibition opens in Madden Library on September 1st
The exhibition, sponsored by the Madden Library and the Armenian Studies Program,
will be free and open to the public during regular Library Hours from September 1, 2018
– October 31, 2018.
Linguistics students present at conferences around the world
Five graduate students from the Department of Linguistics; Zahra Alzebaidi, Jason Peed, John Simonian, Zach Metzler and Trevor Driscoll, presented their work at conferences this year ranging from Santa Barbara and Salt Lake City to Manchester, England and Montreal, Canada. Also, undergraduate linguistics student Julia Whelan is set to present this fall in Stockholm, Sweden.
Read MoreThe Normal School’s ‘The Spirit of Disruption’ book is on sale now
~ By Benjamin Kirk, communications specialist for the College of Arts and Humanities A decade in the making, The Normal School teamed up with San Francisco-based publisher Outpost 19 to publish a series of the magazine’s best essays. The Normal School is the locally grown, nationally known literary magazine produced at Fresno State. Graduate students […]
Read MoreDr. Melanie Hernandez awarded a summer research fellowship
Congratulations to Dr. Melanie Hernandez, assistant professor of English, who received a research grant for a summer fellowship at the Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies located at the University of Texas at Austin.
Read MoreWriter William Saroyan’s longtime Fresno home to open as museum
~ By Barlow Der Mugrdechian, reprinted from FresnoStateNews.com The Fresno house where famed writer William Saroyan spent the last two decades of his life will open as a museum on Aug. 31, the 110th anniversary of his birth, with a private reception. Beginning in September, the William Saroyan House-Museum will be open for tours by […]
Read MoreClassics alum Winston Williams achieving success in the Marine Corps
Capt. Winston E. Williams (pictured above with wife Cassandra), Classical Studies alumnus from the Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures, was selected for the Marine Corps International Affairs Program (IAP) as a Foreign Area Officer (FAO) and has been chosen this year as one of two officers being sent to Africa for a post in Morocco.
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The College of Arts and Humanities at Fresno State 