Arts and Humanities faculty ovations: Nov. and Dec. 2019
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Armenian Studies names Dr. Ari Şekeryan as 16th Henry S. Khanzadian Kazan visiting professor
Şekeryan will give three public lectures in the Spring semester, under the general theme of the Armistice years. Based on a collection of Armenian and Ottoman Turkish press, the lectures provide new research on a neglected period in the history of the late Ottoman Empire and Ottoman Armenians.
Read MoreKudos to Fresno writers: October/November 2019
Kudos to #FresnoWriters is a regular 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 MoreCollege of Arts and Humanities 2019 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 that would make fantastic gifts this holiday season!
Read MoreContinuing the work of Dr. Paulette Fleming through art and community
It was a warm fall morning at Lafayette Park in Central Fresno as representatives from Fresno State and Fresno City College, students and the community gathered to celebrate the completion of a mural started by the late Fresno State professor Dr. Paulette Fleming.
Read MoreArts and Humanities faculty ovations: October 2019
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Read MoreFull circle: A conversation with alumna, creative director, graphic design lecturer Jessie Irwin
This fall semester, graphic design alumna Jessie Irwin returns to Fresno State as a lecturer to teach “History of Graphic Design” while also working as the Creative Director at Jeffrey Scott Agency (JSA) in downtown Fresno.
Read MoreMCLL Teachers’ Academy provides valuable professional development for teachers of Spanish
From that moment, everything quickly moved into motion as Dr. Gordo Peláez agreed with the idea and offered art history as a start to teach new vocabulary and create new lessons in Spanish. He was joined by Hernández. Castillo wrote a proposal outlining the necessity of a program and sent it to then Dean Jiménez-Sandoval. The rest was history as the Teachers’ Academy was approved and housed under MCLL.
Read MoreFaculty Gala performance of ‘Carmina Burana’ to raise funds for scholarships
An eruption of the senses in a journey through life’s indulgences, Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana” is among the most popular pieces for classical music concert-goers. The opening, ‘O Fortuna, is immediately recognizable as the backdrop to many scenes in movies, television and commercials invoking drama unparalleled by other musical numbers.
Read MoreArts and Humanities faculty ovations: September 2019
Faculty ovations are a regular series to applaud our faculty for their achievements in the College of Arts and Humanities at Fresno State. Their hard work and accomplishments directly impact our students, college, university, and the wider community.
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