Student of Distinction: Dymond Lowe

April 7, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

“I will first apply this degree as the foundation for seeking a master’s degree in speech language pathology where I will assist individuals who have undergone traumatic speech hindering experiences.” ~ Dymond Lowe

New language Hub offers community language services, student teaching opportunities

November 2, 2020.Reading time 8 minutes.

Dr. Jaydene Elvin and Cheryl Chan headshots.

As Dr. Jaydene Elvin, assistant professor of linguistics, and Cheryl Chan, director of the American English Institute, worked on a public event to launch their Hub for Language Teaching and Learning, the COVID-19 virus suddenly shut everything down. However, the two quickly pivoted and, within weeks, developed the course, “Functional Spanish for EMRs,” to help the front lines of the pandemic.

Free Spanish course helps medical workers communicate with patients amid COVID-19

July 6, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

Carolyn Bentley PT, DPT in full PPE (personal protective equipment).

The Hub for Language Teaching and Learning created the “Functional Spanish for Emergency Medical Responders” online class offered for free at Fresno State.

Laura Hendricksen wins CAH Outstanding Thesis Award for work on Hidatsa language

May 20, 2020.Reading time 9 minutes.

Hendricksen won the 2020 College of Arts and Humanities Outstanding Thesis Award for “Demonstratives and Determiner-phrase Structure in Hidatsa Narrative Discourse: A Morphological, Syntactic, and Semantic Analysis.”

2020 Grad Tribute

May 15, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

We want to be the first to congratulate you on your achievements. The College’s faculty and staff join us in applauding you.

Kao-Ly Yang and Vadim Keyser to receive Provost’s Award

April 28, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

Provost Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval announced the recipients of the Provost’s Awards for the 2019-2020 academic year, which included two names in the College of Arts and Humanities. Dr. Kao-Ly Yang was named Outstanding Lecturer, and Dr. Vadim Keyser was named among the Promising New Faculty.

Haley Collins, Department of Linguistics, M.A. Student of Distinction

March 27, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

“Haley Collins is one of those shining stars who not only shines academically but also in terms of selfless service to her peers and to her community.” – Dr. Brian Agbayani

Mary Johnson, Department of Linguistics Student of Distinction

March 27, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

“She approaches everything with real drive, and nothing stands up to her fierce intellect.” – Dr. Chris Golston

Canceled – Arts in Motion event and showcase

March 12, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

Arts in Motion Showcase - March 22-28. Cello player in front of music building.

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.

Nowruz exhibition sprouts new beginnings for a new year

March 6, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

Celebrated by over 300 million people worldwide, Nowruz marks the first day of spring, the vernal equinox, and the expectation of a prosperous and happy year. The ancient poet Jalaluddin Rumi called it a rebirth “on our planet and in our souls.”