The Fresno State Ethics Center, in conjunction with the Lyles Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the Better Business Bureau of Central California, will name Ashley Swearengin as the 2021 Ethical Leadership Award recipient during their Celebration of Ethics. Emceed by Emily Erwin, the televised event will air at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, on KSEE24.
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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.
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The Fresno State Ethics Center will kick off its fall 2020 series with the annual Celebration of Ethics Leadership Awards ceremony hosted by CBS47 morning news anchor Megan Rupe. The program will air from 7 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, on CBS47 (KGPE-TV) and stream live on Facebook.
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Many survivors tell a similar story. As the sun rose over Hiroshima on a clear summer morning on Aug. 6, 1945, air-raid sirens blared, rousing a sleeping city awake. Several minutes later, an all-clear was issued, the sirens stopped, and the estimated 350,000 residents of the city began their daily routines on a hot summer day. 31,000 feet above…
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In celebration of the United Nations annual Human Rights Day, the Leon S. Peters Ethics Lecture Series presents “Human Right and Civil Rights” at 9 a.m., Dec. 7, at the North Gym. Speakers include Dr. Clayborne Carson, professor of American history at Stanford University and Ash Kalra, California state assemblyman and chair of the Committee […]
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The Leon S. Peters Ethics Lecture Series presents “Ethical Leadership with Luis Santana” at 6 p.m., Oct. 29, at the University Business Center (Peters Business, Room 191).
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A special day in American history, Sept. 17, 1787, marks the signing of the U.S. Constitution by the Founding Fathers about 231 years ago. While the date has been celebrated under several names, Constitution Day was formalized in 2004. Nationwide, cities celebrate this historic day with activities, events and parades.
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Fresno State will recognize Luis Santana, executive director of Reading and Beyond, as its third annual Ethical Leadership Award winner.
Read MoreThe 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.
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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 […]
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A new partnership between the Better Business Bureau Serving Central California & Inland Empire Counties and Fresno State’s Lyle Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and The Ethics Center will celebrate ethical leadership and highlight the good work done in our community. The “Celebration of Ethical Leadership” event, at noon to 1:30 p.m. on May 9 […]
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For the next event in the Leon S. Peters Ethics Lecture Series, Mohammad Pournik will discuss “Moral Dilemmas of a Development Worker” from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, in the Alice Peters Auditorium of the University Business Center.
Read MoreWe look back on another eventful month in the College of Arts and Humanities. Here are the top five stories from the month of February.
Read MoreA discussion about “Me Too Moment: Sexual Harassment and Professional Life” will be the first event in the spring 2018 lineup of the Leon S. Peters Ethics Lecture Series, from 6-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13, in the Alice Peters Auditorium, University Business Center.
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The Ethics Center presents Richard Rothstein, who will speak about his recent book, “The Color of Law,” from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, in North Gym 118. “The Color of Law” examines how segregation in America is the byproduct of explicit government policies at the local, state, and federal levels.
Read MoreThe Ethics Center will examine “Ethics, Theology, and The Reformation at 500” from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26, in North Gym 118. A diverse panel will discuss this 500-year legacy.
Read MoreFresno State’s CineCulture film series presents “Paper Lanterns” at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, in the Peters Education Center Auditorium.
Read MoreThe Leon S. Peters Ethics Lecture Series begins its fall semester line-up with “Constitution Day: A Dialogue for Democracy” from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 16, in North Gym 118. Topics will be free speech, American values, civility and opportunities for civic action.
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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 […]
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The American Philosophical Association presented a national honor to Professor Andrew Fiala, chair of the Department of Philosophy and director of the Ethics Center at Fresno State, for a column he wrote for The Fresno Bee. “Dr. Fiala’s insight shows how our disciplines in the arts and humanities are the bedrock for leading a good […]
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Christopher Meyers, Ph.D., will discuss “Bioethics: The Role of the Clinical Ethicist” from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, in the Engineering East building, Room 191. Following Meyers’ talk, a panel with Philosophy professor James Rocha and Frank Beasley of Saint Agnes Medical Center will continue the discussion. Meyers is director of the Kegley Institute […]
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Tony Carr will discuss “Human Well-Being: The Untold Global Story” from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, in the Alice Peters Auditorium. Carr is president of Halloran Philanthropies and former CEO of Fresno Heart Hospital. The human race has made remarkable progress in pursuit of well-being. Quality of life has significantly improved across the globe. This […]
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The Fresno State Ethics Center is collaborating with Fresno Pacific University to present a two-day discussion of vices and virtues such as vainglory and humility from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. March 22 and 23 at Fresno Pacific University in North Hall 123 (the Seminary Chapel). The event will provide a conversation at the intersection of […]
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Two events next week are sponsored by the Lyles Center and the Ethics Center at Fresno State. Dr. Melissa Baucus, from Texas State University, will discuss “Entrepreneurs on the Dark Side: Ethical Challenges and Ponzi Schemes” from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, in the Alice Peters Auditorium (University Business Center). Entrepreneurs often tell a […]
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~ Photo above courtesy of Vanderbilt University ~ By Lisa Maria Boyles, communication specialist for the College of Arts and Humanities The Rev. James Lawson Jr., widely regarded as a pioneer of nonviolent tactics in the American civil rights movement, spoke to a full house on Feb. 23, in the North Gym 118. The Rev. Dr. […]
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~ Reprinted from FresnoStateNews.com The Leon S. Peters Ethics Lecture Series begins its spring semester line-up at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, with a panel discussion on “Journalism, Fake News and The First Amendment” in the Alice Peters Auditorium (Peters Business building). The panel will feature Jim Boren, executive editor and senior vice president of […]
Read MoreTranshumanists imagine a new world of human possibility through biotechnological enhancement. But what are the implications for disabled people and for bioethics? On Tuesday, Nov. 15, Dr. Melinda Hall, of Stetson University, will discuss “Transhumanism, Disability and Bioethics’ from 5-6 p.m. in the Alice Peters Auditorium. Hall will present ideas from her forthcoming book, “The Bioethics […]
Read MoreLeadership without ethics is mere management and control. Hear “Conversations on Ethics and Integrity in Leadership” featuring campus and community leaders from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, in the Satellite Student Union. This free event is open to the public. Panel representatives will be: Darius Assemi, president of Granville Homes. Honora Chapman, associate dean of […]
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The Ethics Center presents “Anti-Muslim, Anti-Arab Discrimination and Civil Rights” from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, as part of the Leon S. Peters Ethics Lecture Series. This panel discussion will focus on civil rights and discrimination aimed at Arab-Americans and Muslim-Americans. The free, public event will be in the Alice Peters Auditorium (Peters Business Building, […]
Read More~ Reposted from FresnoStateNews.com: The Leon S. Peters Ethics Lecture Series begins its fall semester line-up at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, in North Gym 118 with a screening of the film “Waking in Oak Creek.” The documentary follows the community of Oak Creek as residents unite with law enforcement officials to bring an end […]
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