Creative Writing Program hosts trio of October author readings

September 25, 2023.Reading time 5 minutes.

Three headshots of Meg Day, with their head turned to the left; Lars Horn and Brian Turner in black and white..

Fresno State’s Master of Fine Arts program in creative writing will host three author readings in the month of October — one featuring the program’s faculty authors, one a celebration of contemporary queer literature, and one welcoming back to campus an alumni author with three new poetry collections being published this fall.

Powerful drama ‘American Son’ opens University Theatre mainstage season

September 13, 2023.Reading time 4 minutes.

A hazy outline of a human is created in red and pink light on a background of space, planets and a universe

This thought-provoking play delves into the complexities of identity, race, and family, offering audiences a powerful and emotional exploration of contemporary societal issues.

International conference examines ‘Microhistories in Armenian Studies’

September 7, 2023.Reading time 2 minutes.

Headshots of conference presenters. Top left to right: Victoria Abrahamyan, Hans-Lukas Kieser, Robert Sukiasyan, Umit Kurt. Bottom left to right: Ara Sarafian, Sam Dolbee, Hazal Ozdemir, Barlow Der Murgrdechian

“Microhistories in Armenian Studies,” a two-day international conference organized by the Fresno State Armenian Studies Program, will be held on Sept. 22-23 on the Fresno State campus.

CineCulture brings free movie screenings back to campus

August 23, 2023.Reading time 24 minutes.

Drawing of a young woman falling through red wavy lines as part of the movie poster for the film "Aurora's Sunrise"

Those looking for Friday evening plans this fall can discover an enriching experience with CineCulture, as complimentary screenings of independent films are presented nearly every week throughout the school year. The screenings are back in person after being virtual since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The series will feature thought-provoking movies, each accompanied by […]

‘The Pillowman’: University Theatre presents Tony Nominated play from Academy Award nominated playwright

April 25, 2023.Reading time 4 minutes.

A pen sketch of a person with a sideways smile and Xs between the Os for eyes on a dirty background.

Fresno State’s University Theatre presents the final production of the 2022-2023 Mainstage season, “The Pillowman” written by Martin McDonagh and directed by J. Daniel Herring.

Fresno State Piano Trio to perform at Temple Beth Israel

April 24, 2023.Reading time 2 minutes.

Dr. Peter Klimo, Dr. Limor Toren-Immerman and Dr. Thomas Loewenheim

This concert promises to be a remarkable evening of classical music that you won’t want to miss.

Alumni novelist headlines 2023 Young Writers’ Conference

April 18, 2023.Reading time 7 minutes.

Fresno State’s English Department will host its 43rd annual Young Writers’ Conference, welcoming alumni author Ethan Chatagnier back to campus for the keynote address.

‘Your Brain on Social Media’ workshop aims to educate the community

March 23, 2023.Reading time less than 1 minute.

A light purple illustrated portion of a brain on a dark purple background.

The interactive and informative media literacy workshop will help you understand the way social media impacts your brain circuitry, decision making and the way you see the world.

Violin and Viola Festival to showcase string technique and musical interpretation

March 3, 2023.Reading time 19 minutes.

The Gala Concert will take place at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 18th, at the Concert Hall. It will showcase the talents of the Festival String Orchestra and feature solo performances by the guest faculty. The program will include works by Ernest Toch, Anton Arensky, Franz Schubert, Paul Hindemith, and Jean Sibelius.

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.