Melissa Hernandez, Department of Art and Design Student of Distinction
“I want to grow and learn to love myself as who I am and help others achieve the same thing.”
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Riley Thomas, Department of English, M.A. Student of Distinction
“Riley is an exceptional mixture of talent, creativity, life experience, and management ability. ” – Dr. Ashley Foster
Read MoreSamuel A. Montgomery, Department of Music Student of Distinction
“Expression through music has always been important to me. Expression through art is just part of who I am.”
Read MoreSarah Holm, Department of Theatre and Dance Student of Distinction
“I was immersed every day in the visual and performing arts, supporting the importance of art and creativity.”
Read MoreCanceled – Arts in Motion event and showcase
We regret to announce that the Arts in Motion, scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday, March 28 at the Concert Hall has been canceled. All public events in the Arts in Motion Showcase scheduled for March 22-28 have also been canceled.
Read More2020 State of the College of Arts and Humanities
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, faculty and the community in collaboration, dialogue, and discovery. These programs help preserve, illuminate, and nourish the arts and humanities for the campus and for the wider community.
Read MoreDay of Giving empowers the community to support Arts and Humanities
Day of Giving (DOG) is Thursday, Nov. 7. For as little as $10, you can help support the College of Arts and Humanities at Fresno State.
Read MoreStudents thrive during intense ‘Alla Prima Oil Painting’ course at Summer Arts
“You will work harder than you probably ever have at your chosen craft with a focus not allowed in your everyday life. You will suffer something of yourself, overcome and transform into a stronger artist. What other experience offers this?”
Read MoreVIDEO: Fresno State Peace Garden commemorates Gandhi’s legacy
As the world commemorates Gandhi’s 150th birthday, Fresno State’s Dr. Kapoor talks about the efforts to memorialize his legacy through the Peace Garden.
Read MoreYishai Jusidman’s ‘Prussian Blue’ comes to Fresno State with a free exhibition
As the toxic cocktail perpetrated the mechanized genocide, it also combined, through an accidental chemical reaction, with the iron oxide in bricks and mortar — leaving the gas chamber walls in camps such as Majdanek and Stutthof in Poland with eerie deep blue stains that turned out to be chemically identical to the pigment Prussian blue.
Read MoreYou’re invited! ‘Feasting for the Arts’ event merges excellence in food and performance at Ruth’s Chris Steak House
This special luncheon event at Ruth’s Chris Steak House will feature performances by Fresno State College of Arts and Humanities students which is sure to surprise and delight you and your taste buds!
Read MoreTravel, scholarship, community inspire Dr. La Porta in his Interim Associate Dean role
In his new role as Interim Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities, La Porta, inspired by his love of travel, plans to expand study abroad opportunities for students which he considers essential to broadening their horizons. In addition, he would like to facilitate faculty-student mentorships and promote more service-learning courses.
Read MoreDr. Sergio La Porta named interim associate dean of the College of Arts and Humanities
English Department Chair Dr. Kathleen Godfrey was also named interim associate dean of the Kremen School of Education and Human Development, effective at the start of the semester.
Read MoreEnglish faculty serves as grand marshal for 108th Commencement
As grand marshal, bearing the mace — the ornamented wood staff carried by the Commencement ceremony’s senior faculty member — carried added significance for Henson. Her husband served as the ceremony’s grand marshal and mace-bearer at least three times before his retirement. Zumwalt was back in attendance this year to watch Henson march in.
Read MorePHOTOS: Celebrating our 2019 College of Arts and Humanities graduates
On Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18, hundreds of College of Arts and Humanities students celebrated their accomplishment with family, friends, faculty, administrators, and staff. Here are photos from those events.
Read MoreNational Endowment for the Humanities Chairman Jon Peede delivers inspiring 2019 CAH Convocation address
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Read MoreDr. Honora Chapman named interim dean of the College of Arts and Humanities
In a letter to the Fresno State campus on Thursday, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Bob Harper announced the appointment of Dr. Honora Howell Chapman as interim dean of the College of Arts and Humanities at Fresno State, effective July 22.
Read MoreTop College of Arts and Humanities students honored at 2019 Arts in Motion
Congratulations to graduate Mason Lamb and undergraduate Primavera Leal Martinez for earning the College of Arts and Humanities Dean’s Medal award!
Read MoreCCA to explore the boundaries and perceptions of art and identity in new series
As part of the medley of events that will be held beginning in Fall 2019, CCA will be hosting the exhibition “Prussian Blue” by Jewish Mexican artist Yishai Jusidman. Organized by the Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo (MUAC) in Mexico City, the exhibition has traveled internationally and is set to show in Buenos Aires in Winter of 2020.
Read MoreCome celebrate ‘Arts in Motion’ with us!
The community is invited to celebrate the College of Arts and Humanities’ top students with an afternoon of performances and recognition on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 2 p.m. in the Fresno State Concert Hall. The event will be followed by a reception in the Phebe Conley Gallery.
Read MoreDr. Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval named Provost
Dr. Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval is Fresno State’s new provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, effective July 22, 2019. Under Jiménez-Sandoval’s leadership as dean, the College of Arts and Humanities moved to a new level of excellence by introducing innovative fields, enhancing the quality of programs, increasing the number of tenure-track professors, increasing student enrollment, increasing timely graduation rates, and leading highly successful fundraising initiatives.
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 MoreFollowing an injury, master cellist Patricia Fronda turns to science to help fellow artists
After obtaining an injury to her hand, cellist Patricia Fronda was inspired to advocate for greater awareness of injury in the performing arts. She has now redirected her efforts towards the field of occupational therapy and hopes to provide musicians with more specialized treatments.
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 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 MoreCollege of Arts and Humanities 2018 Holiday Gift Guide
Students, faculty and alumni of the Fresno State College of Arts and Humanities have created some exciting products over the last year which would make fantastic gifts!
Read MoreDrama-focused program unites future ESL teachers with international high school students
The innovative after-school program allows teachers to implement creative ways of teaching English through a drama-based context. This 2018 Fall semester, the linguistics department set into motion a brand new program that partners Fresno State’s future Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) teachers with English as a Second Language (ESL) international students at San […]
Read MoreFeatured Supporter: Judy Kuipers
“To me, the greatest satisfaction is in knowing that you, as a human being, made something better for another human being,” said Dr. Judy Kuipers, Ph.D., retired chancellor. “You feel it at your core. Not in… a self-serving way, but just a human satisfaction. Of course, to me, it’s surrounded by a great big ol’ […]
Read MoreStudy Greek classics, while in Greece
The 2019 Summer Trip to Greece, in partnership with the Paideia Institute, will take place in May. The trip offers students a unique opportunity to learn and see first-hand the area which many call the birthplace of Western Civilization. The program started in 2015 when Classics of Humanities Professors Curtis and Kristi Eastin created the “Summer Greek […]
Read MoreStudents collaborate to publish a children’s book which teaches environmental responsibility
College of Arts and Humanities undergrads Kelsi Stieler, Kaylee Gutierrez, and Kristin Bonillas have utilized their talents and collaborated to write, illustrate and publish a children’s book. “The Tree Tales” book, which is available on Amazon, centers around the importance of environmental conservation and teaches kids what they can do to help. “A large part […]
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 MoreESL teacher Kelsey Evans on assignment in Vietnam
ESL teacher Kelsey Evans is currently completing a ten-month teaching program in Vietnam through the English Language Fellow Program (ELF) that began in June 2018. While earning both a BA and MA in linguistics from Fresno State, Evans began teaching English as a second language by getting involved with the American English Institute (AEI) during her Junior […]
Read MorePeter Everwine, poet and Fresno State professor emeritus, dies at 88
By Jefferson Beavers Dr. Peter Everwine, a professor emeritus of English at Fresno State and nationally acclaimed poet and translator, died in Fresno on Oct. 28 at the age of 88. Services for Mr. Everwine are scheduled for 11 a.m. on Nov. 10 at Farewell Funeral Services, 660 W. Locust Ave. #101 in Fresno. The […]
Read MoreStanding in the warm light of poetry giant Juan Felipe Herrera
“Something happens in the presence of giants. There’s that warm; reddish glow,” I say to the former United States Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera. “A warm reddish glow,” he repeats. At that moment a colleague of his walks in, interrupting the conversation for a couple of minutes, which had drifted to one of his latest […]
Read MoreMiddle East Studies Lecture, Performance and Film Series presents ‘Traces in Indian Miniature Paintings of Socio-Cultural Connections’
The 2018-2019 Middle East Studies Lecture, Performance & Film Series presents “Traces in Indian Miniature Paintings of Socio-Cultural Connections Between the Mughal Court and the Persianate World” featuring speaker Professor Bonnie C. Wade of the University of California Berkeley, Department of Music. The event will be held on Thursday, Nov. 8 at 5:00 pm in the […]
Read More‘The Poetry of Jazz’ by Philip Levine and Benjamin Boone ranked #3 Jazz Album of the Year by Downbeat Magazine
What started as a jazz project between two Fresno State colleagues has earned the respect of Downbeat Magazine readers who rank “The Poetry of Jazz” the number three Jazz Album of the Year in the 2018 Readers Poll. The poll results appeared in the December 2018 issue and praised the performance of Pulitzer-winning poet laureate […]
Read MoreEmma Hill wins Senior Cello award at 2018 CalASTA State Solo Competition
Congratulations to music performance major Emma Hill who received the Senior Cello award at the 2018 CalASTA (California American String Teachers Association) State Solo Competition on Oct 20 at the Ann E. Pitzer Center on the UC Davis campus. At the competition, 43 competitors were divided into Novice, Junior and Senior divisions. According to CalASTA […]
Read MoreDay of Giving! Support the College of Arts and Humanities
Day of giving is Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, that goes from midnight to midnight — and you can help! It only takes two simple steps… Visit dayofgiving.fresnostate.edu and donate as little as $10 to the College of Arts and Humanities. Help spread the word using #FresnoStateDOG on Facebook, Twiter or Instagram. It’s that easy! Or almost… There […]
Read MoreSix Media, Communications and Journalism students gain real-world experience and new perspectives in Ghana
The College of Arts and Humanities takes pride in supporting the full range of creative and academic endeavors of students and faculty — endeavors made possible through generous gifts made to the Dean’s Council Annual Fund. Over the 2017-2018 winter session, Dean’s Council funds helped five of the six Arts and Humanities students experience a […]
Read MoreUndergrad Linguistics student Julia Whelan presents at the 2018 NordMetrik conference in Stockholm, Sweden
The College of Arts and Humanities takes pride in supporting the wide range of creative and academic endeavors of students and faculty — endeavors made possible through generous gifts made to the Dean’s Council Annual Fund. DONATE NOW! In September, Dean’s Council funds helped yet another Arts and Humanities student experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Thanks […]
Read MoreAlum Spotlight: Dr. Sonja M. Brown reflects on the impact of her Fresno State mentors
Fresno State College of Art and Humanities alum Dr. Sonja M. Brown continues her success in academia as the new Vice President for Academic Affairs at Great Basin College in Nevada. Although the transition to administration is one that Brown stated she could not have anticipated, she remembers how instrumental her Fresno State professors were […]
Read MoreBarking Bulldogs’ winning streak continues at SDSU and UNLV!
The Fresno State Barking Bulldogs competed in forensics tournaments at San Diego State University (SDSU) on Oct. 6-7 and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) on Oct. 20-22 and came home with a multitude of awards, including a first-place finish at each tournament. At SDSU, Primavera Leal Martinez and Aranveer Litt won first place […]
Read MoreArtists travel from India for an evening of Classical Hindustani music
Indian slide guitarist Pandit Debasis Chakroborty will be performing with special guest Dr. Lovely Sharma on sitar, accompanied on the tabla by Pandit Shashanka Bakshi at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23 in the Wahlberg Recital Hall located in the Music Building at Fresno State. General admission tickets are $15 and will be available for purchase […]
Read MoreJim Boren to speak about Ethical Leadership in Ethics Lecture Series
All of the2018 Leon S. Peters Ethics Lecture series events are free and open to the public thanks to the sponsorship of the Leon S. Peters Foundation and Fresno State’s College of Arts and Humanities. Ethical Leadership with Jim Boren Tuesday, Oct. 30, 6 p.m.-7 p.m., Peters Business 191 (University Business Center) In this […]
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 MoreNew Faces: Media, Communications and Journalism welcomes four new professors
The College of Arts and Humanities at Fresno State is the largest college on campus, encompassing nine departments, and the Armenian Studies Program. Each year, new faculty are brought on to elevate the academic offerings here at Fresno State. These new faculty members bring innovative research, diverse fields of study and technical expertise to our college, inspiring new […]
Read MoreNew Faces: Two new professors join Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures
The College of Arts and Humanities at Fresno State is the largest college on campus, encompassing nine departments, and the Armenian Studies Program. Each year, new faculty are brought on to elevate the academic offerings here at Fresno State. These new faculty members bring innovative research, diverse fields of study and technical expertise to our college, inspiring new […]
Read MoreCAH Investigates: Kelsey Heater and the ‘Couchmen’ uniform
The day started like any other. Responding to emails, referencing calendars, attempting to track down leads without spilling sips of too-cold coffee down our freshly starched and pressed shirts. Then, the familiar PING pulled us out of our furrow-browed focus as the story came in. We dropped everything– including our jaws –as we read the […]
Read MoreNew Faces: Philosophy welcomes two new professors
The College of Arts and Humanities at Fresno State is the largest college on campus, encompassing nine departments, and the Armenian Studies Program. Each year, new faculty are brought on to elevate the academic offerings here at Fresno State. These new faculty members bring innovative research, diverse fields of study and technical expertise to our college, inspiring new […]
Read MoreNew Faces: Theatre Arts welcomes Dr. Andy Waldron
The College of Arts and Humanities at Fresno State is the largest college on campus, encompassing nine departments, and the Armenian Studies Program. Each year, new faculty are brought on to elevate the academic offerings here at Fresno State. These new faculty members bring innovative research, diverse fields of study and technical expertise to our […]
Read MoreArt and Design alum Fidel Mendoza dazzles as Bronco Wine Co’s new Lead Graphic Designer
Department of Art and Design alum Fidel Mendoza’s success in the graphic design industry has culminated into a recent promotion to Lead Graphic Designer for Bronco Wine Co. which boasts a highly varied selection of wine that they produce from vineyard to table. Bronco Wine Co. is the largest vineyard owner in the U.S. and 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 MoreNew Faces: Two new professors join Art and Design
The College of Arts and Humanities at Fresno State is the largest college on campus, encompassing nine departments, and the Armenian Studies Program. Each year, new faculty are brought on to elevate the academic offerings here at Fresno State. These new faculty members bring innovative research, diverse fields of study and technical expertise to our […]
Read MoreReading Series Features New Faculty, Professor Emeritus
The fall 2018 Fresno Poets’ Association reading series celebrates Fresno State writers, including an accomplished poet and professor emeritus, and a featured reading with two new fiction faculty from the Master of Fine Arts Program in Creative Writing. Admission is free to all three community readings, which are sponsored by the Fresno State College of […]
Read MoreCelebrating the life of legendary musician and Fresno State jazz teacher Brian Hamada
According to family, local jazz drummer, teacher, and musical mentor Brian Hamada passed away on August 10th, 2018. Brian’s daughter, Madeline Hamada said on Facebook, “For the past few years, my family has privately and quietly struggled through my dad’s battle against cancer. Whether you knew about our journey or not, we thank you for […]
Read MoreNEW! Earn your bachelor’s degree in Art History or Dance at Fresno State
The Fresno State College of Arts and Humanities is proud to announce two new Bachelor of Arts degrees. In the Theatre Arts department, has launched their B.A. in Dance and the Art and Design Department has started their B.A. in Art History.
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.
Read MoreDean’s Gallery features Art and Design students’ photographs
The Dean’s Gallery, located outside of the College of Arts and Humanities office in the west wing of the Music Building, features photographs from the spring final project portfolios of Art and Design students. The images were chosen from students of the courses Art 130 Intermediate Black and White Photography and Art 182 Large Format […]
Read MoreMCLL brings world to Fresno State with international perspective of guests
The Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures brings several guests with an international perspective to Fresno State each semester.
Read MoreArts and Humanities student excels in France while completing his degree
~ By Nancy Barragan, student writer for the College of Arts and Humanities Though he will return to the United States to participate in Fresno State’s 107th Commencement ceremony on May 19, Leslie Hille has been studying abroad for the past year and a half through the CSU International Program at the Université Paris Nanterre in […]
Read MoreCollege of Arts and Humanities will host Red Friday
The College of Arts and Humanities will host the next Red Friday rally, from 9-10 a.m. on Friday, May 4, in the lower level of the University Student Union.
Read MoreArts in Motion highlights CAH Students of Distinction
The College of Arts and Humanities honored its 16 Students of Distinction at Arts in Motion on Saturday, April 7. At the ceremony, the graduate and undergraduate Dean’s Medalists for 2017-18 were announced. Dean’s Medalists Guadalupe Remigio Ortega (left), who graduated in fall 2017 with a master of arts in English in rhetoric and composition, […]
Read MoreThis month in the Arts and Humanities — March’s Top 5
We look back on another eventful month in the College of Arts and Humanities. Here are the top five stories from the month of March. Communication student presents at WSCA’s Undergrad Conference A recent Fresno State graduate presented her piece “Mourning the Living: Grieving a Transgender Relative’s Previous Gender Identity” at the WSCA’s 15th annual […]
Read MoreCommunication student presents at WSCA’s Undergrad Conference
Adrian Carli, a communication student who recently received her B.A. from Fresno State, presented her piece “Mourning the Living: Grieving a Transgender Relative’s Previous Gender Identity” at the Western States Communication Association’s 15th annual Undergraduate Scholars Research Conference Feb. 16, in Santa Clara.
Read MoreFresno State partners with FCC for High School Journalism Day
Fresno State will partner with Fresno City College for High School Journalism Day from 9-1 p.m. Friday, March 9, to present a variety of workshops concerning journalism. The event will be held at Fresno City in the Old Administration Building (the building numbered 2 on the parking map).
Read MoreWomen’s Studies Lecture Series celebrates National Women’s History Month
The Fresno State Women’s Studies Program is celebrating National Women’s History Month with a lecture series that includes two Arts and Humanities professors.
Dr. Nancy Van Leuven, Media, Communications and Journalism, on Tuesday, March 6, and Dr. María Dolores Morillo, Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures, on Thursday, March 22. Each lecture will be located in the Henry Madden Library Room 3212 from 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Read MoreAlumni News: Dean’s medalist becomes a linguistics professor across the globe
Dr. Jason Brown, a Fresno State alum, was awarded the graduate dean’s medal in 2002 while earning his master’s degree in linguistics. Now he is a professor at the University of Auckland and the head of the Linguistics Society of New Zealand.
Read MoreFirst ever Fresno State Blended Arts Festival comes to campus
The Fresno State Blended Arts Festival, a collaborative arts event, will feature a free guest speaker series from 2-4 p.m. followed by an evening concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, located at the Fresno State Concert Hall.
Read MoreDr. Niles Goins elected VP of the WSCA
Dr. Marnel Niles Goins, a Fresno State professor in the Department of Communication, has been elected as vice president for the Western States Communication Association, a professional organization for communication scholars.
Read MoreHmong Voices Series features iconic singer Tou Ly Vangkhue
This year’s Hmong Voices Series here at Fresno State will feature Tou Ly Vangkhue from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2 in North Gym 118.
Read MoreTop 10 stories of 2017
Here’s a look back at our Top 10 Arts and Humanities stories for all of 2017: No. 10: New Faces: Dr. Gina Sandí-Díaz, Theatre Arts No. 9: New Faces: Art and Design welcomes two new professors No. 8: Three from College of Arts and Humanities named 2017 Fulbright recipients No. 7: New Faces: Four new […]
Read MoreThis month in the Arts and Humanities — a December review
Wrapping up fall 2017, we look back on the final month of this semester. Here are the top five stories from December.
Read MoreSign up now to Study Abroad in Florence, Italy
Study Abroad in Florence, Italy SPRING 2018 – Travel dates: May 20 to June 10 OPEN TO ALL MAJORS Course: AH 105: Study in Florence Music and art combine to be the eternal heartbeat of this historic city. The goal of this course is to convey the spirit and the “energy” of the Renaissance and […]
Read MorePresident’s Commission examines future of the Arts and Humanities
Earlier this year, Fresno State President Joseph I. Castro announced the formation of a President’s Commission on the Future of Arts and Humanities, during his State of the University address in January. Since then, commission members have been selected and have been meeting since September.
Read MoreFresno State’s first Day of Giving challenge rallies public support
Fresno State announced today a new campaign for the public to support the University’s student success initiatives with its first Day of Giving (D.O.G.) — a 24-hour digital fundraising campaign on Thursday, Nov. 2.
Read MoreTransformative power of the arts and humanities
Last night, Ret. U.S. Navy Captain Scott Kelly appeared in Fresno as the featured speaker kicking off this year’s season of the San Joaquin Valley Town Hall lecture series. As a member of the Town Hall board, Honora Chapman, the associate dean of the College of Arts and Humanities, had the pleasure of introducing Kelly to the audience at the William Saroyan Theatre
Read MoreCenter for Creativity and the Arts presents its lineup for fall 2017
The Center for Creativity and the Arts 2017-18 theme will be “Voice and Silence: Expressions of the Human Spirit and Community.”
“’Voice and Silence’ will look at the various ways in which we communicate our ideas, points of views and concerns regarding current events,” said Cindy Urrutia, coordinator of the center.
Read MoreCSU Chancellor White, President Castro and CAH deans express support for #DACA students
University leaders — including CSU Chancellor Dr. Timothy P. White, Fresno State President Joseph I. Castro and the dean and associate dean of the College of Arts and Humanities — all spoke out in support of DACA students in response to the announcement of the impending end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
Read MoreModels, rebozos sought for fashion show, exhibit
The rebozo festival is returning to Fresno in September as the Rebozo Revival Festival. A rebozo is a long woven cloth garment from Mexico and Central America traditionally worn as a shawl, head covering, belt, baby sling or backpack. Rebozos are worn today for fashion and function throughout the Americas.
Read MoreNew books are flying off The Press
Watch out for hot books! The Press at California State University, Fresno has published as many new volumes in the past year as it usually does in three and a half years.
Since last fall, The Press — a university press operated by the College of Arts and Humanities at Fresno State — has published six new books. Founded in 1982, The Press has published 56 volumes — in its history, an average of 1.7 per year.
MCJ students and faculty help develop new app for Shaver museum
Last fall, the Central Sierra Historical Society and Museum in the Shaver area contacted MCJ associate professor Candace Egan and students Raja Tahir and Natalie Nigg to produce several videos.
Read MoreThis month in the Arts and Humanities — a July review
As summer comes to an end, our students, faculty and alumni are tying a bow on what has proven to be a productive, award-winning summer season for our Bulldogs. Here are the top five stories from the month of July. Alumni Wind Ensemble heads to Spain The Alumni Wind Ensemble hit the road to Spain […]
Read MoreThe Summer Arts connection between a music alum and a video game score
It’s funny where we find inspiration. Playing video games as a child, Michael Krikorian‘s interest in pursuing music was sparked by the musical scores of the games he played. Later, he took a Summer Arts class in scoring for visual media. That connection with teachers he met there led him down a path that resulted […]
Read MoreMCJ students explore new partnership with entrepreneurship students
TALK PR, Fresno State’s student-run public relations firm, has offered students the opportunity to work with countless local businesses, organizations and university clients since its founding in the spring of 2009. Through the Public Relations Agency Practicum special topics course, MCJ 117T, TALK students from an array of degree programs and colleges come together to […]
Read MorePreview of a Summer Arts attraction
Dean Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, of the College of Arts and Humanities, got to take part today in a tour previewing a big opening on Friday, July 21, in the Phoebe Conley Art Gallery at Fresno State. Artists Mazatl and Kill Joy unveiled this larger than life image created in conjunction with students in the Summer Arts […]
Read MoreEncountering the Other
Music and journalism project focuses on understanding other cultures ~ By Kathleen R. Schock, excerpted from the June issue of the Fresno State Magazine, Photos by Cary Edmondson View Photo Gallery Growing up in Stockton, Chris Carreon watched a lot of movies. Big blockbusters like Star Wars, Jurassic Park and Back to the Future. He […]
Read MoreThis month in the Arts and Humanities
Even though it’s summer, we’re still celebrating huge stories of achievement and success this month in the College of Arts and Humanities. From our students to our faculty and alums, here are some top stories from the month of June. Fresno State alum wins on Jeopardy! Peter Guekguezian thrilled audiences of the popular trivia game […]
Read MoreSummer Arts announces 2017 performance season
PHOTO: Latin jazz saxophonist David Sanchez will perform at at Fresno State at 7 p.m. July 5. Program brings world-renowned artists like Grammy-Award winner David Sanchez and Urban Bush Women ~ By Tanya Osegueda, Community Relations Specialist for CSU Summer Arts The cinematographer who blew the Death Star in the original “Star Wars” will spend his […]
Read MoreA Message to Our Graduates from the Dean and Associate Dean
Dear Fellow Artists and Humanists, We are creators and thinkers; crafters of language, clay, canvas and metal. We invent new perspectives, and reimagine our world for the common good. Our artistry and humanistic thinking are the basis for all of human communication, productivity and creativity. As the foundational cornerstone of the University, the Arts and Humanities are […]
Read MoreSummer Arts: A different kind of energy
~ Reprinted from Campus News For Jessica Robles, the studio is a second home. Her enthusiasm for the craft of printmaking is like an electric current that sparks her students’ creativity. As course coordinator for the CSU Summer Arts “Printmaking and Installation: Out of the Matrix” course, Robles created a dream workshop that students could […]
Read MoreCommand Performance: Celebration of U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera
The Chamber Singers, in collaboration with Juan Felipe Herrera, will reprise the program from their recent trip to Washington, D.C., in a command performance at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9, in the Concert Hall. Read more about their recent trip here. While in Washington, D.C., the Chamber Singers, under the direction of Dr. Cari Earnhart, premiered […]
Read MoreArts in Motion celebrates College of Arts and Humanities
~ Video Recap of Dean’s Medalist Nominees: Produced by Kameron Stiffler (lead), Edmer Archilla, Nikki McCabe, Cyrel Mallory, and Raul Reyes of the MCJ Multimedia Production Service At Arts in Motion on Saturday, April 29, the College of Arts and Humanities recognized its students of distinction from all areas of the college in a celebration of creativity and the […]
Read MoreChamber Singers help Library of Congress honor U.S. Poet Laureate Herrera in Washington, D.C.
Here is the video from this today’s performance (event begins at about 7 minutes): Here is the video from the evening performance (event begins at about 3:30 minutes): Photo: The Fresno State Chamber Singers rehearse with Dr. Benjamin Boone ahead of their performance at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., on April 26 in celebration of U.S. […]
Read MoreWorkshop: Finding Funding in the Arts and Humanities
The Fresno State Madden Library presents “Finding Funding in the Arts and Humanities” from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, in Room 2127 of the Madden Library (second floor of the North Wing) Join them for a free hands-on workshop in finding funding for projects, residencies, travel and research in the arts and humanities. This workshop will focus on […]
Read MoreIf a performing arts center is built, it belongs at Fresno State
~ By Dean Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, originally published in The Fresno Bee The President’s Commission for the Future of Arts and Humanities at Fresno State is tasked with engaging with the larger community, assessing the opportunities for advancing the College of Arts and Humanities and its students, and increasing the awareness of the value of the […]
Read MorePresident Castro announces arts commission, performing arts center
At 16 minutes and 22 seconds in the video above, President Joseph I. Castro discusses future plans for the College of Arts and Humanities. ~ By Tom Uribes, reprinted from FresnoStateNews.com Fresno State President Joseph I. Castro updated the community on the University’s 2016 successes during his State of the University address today at the Save Mart […]
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The College of Arts and Humanities at Fresno State 