Two professors in the College of Arts and Humanities were named “Professor of the Game” during Fresno State football games during the 2017 season — Dr. Kathy Adams and Dr. Tina Fernandes Botts.
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Fresno State’s commemoration of Human Rights Day at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, will feature Dolores Huerta, president of the Dolores Huerta Foundation, and Amanda Renteria, chief of operations for the California Department of Justice. The free, public event will be held at the North Gym (Room 118) with Huerta delivering a special message and Renteria delivering the keynote address.
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Philosophy professor Dr. Veena Howard, whose expertise is in South Asian religious traditions and Gandhi’s philosophy, was elected to the board of trustees for the Parliament of the World’s Religions, a leading global interfaith organization.
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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.
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October has been particularly busy, filled with music, art and literature events as well as exciting news from our alumni.
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Several Arts and Humanities emeriti faculty members gathered for brunch on Wednesday, Oct. 25, with CAH student ambassadors Chris Carreon and Yeng Xiong, Dean Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, Associate Dean Honora Chapman and several members of the Dean’s Office staff.
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.
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The Leon S. Peters Ethics Lecture Series continues with a talk by Christopher Sterling, a Fresno State professor in the Craig School of Business Department of Management, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, in the Alice Peters Auditorium, PB 191. Sterling will discuss the role of envy in the workplace. Sterling’s research focuses on the challenge of dealing […]
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Mediator Mentors will celebrate International Day of Conflict Resolution on Monday, Oct. 16, with a panel on the “Religion of Peace” from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Peters Building 191. Panelists will include representatives from the Jewish, Catholic and Muslim community. The event will include an award ceremony for the winners of the Mediator Mentors’ 2017 Art […]
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“Voice and Silence: Women in Opera and Philosophy” is a lecture-recital scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, in the Fresno State Concert Hall. In this collaboration between the Department of Music and the Department of Philosophy, soprano Dr. Maria Briggs and philosopher Dr. Tina Botts will explore the role of women in operatic dramas and philosophy.
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It’s been an eventful second month of the semester, and we’ve been busy celebrating the successes of our students and welcoming our new faculty and staff to the college!
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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 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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Are you passionate about the College of Arts and Humanities? Share your enthusiasm with others Fresno State students! Sign up today to be an ambassador for our college. Student Ambassadors are instrumental in connecting the College to the broader Central Valley community, as well as making potential students and their parents aware of the important educational opportunities that can be obtained through our College and the University.
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Dr. Vadim Keyser joins the Department of Philosophy as an assistant professor, coming to Fresno State from San Francisco State University.
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The College of Arts and Humanities is holding its second annual new student convocation at noon on Wednesday, Aug. 30, in Fresno State’s Satellite Student Union.
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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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~ By Taylor Blaire Mosher, student writer for the College of Arts and Humanities Dr. Tina Fernandes Botts, a Fresno State assistant professor of philosophy, has published the fifth edition of “Feminist Thought” with co-author Rosemarie Tong, professor emeritus of philosophy at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte. The book, published by Westview Press, provides a […]
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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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Almost 100 students from local elementary schools spent a morning on the Fresno State campus recently, celebrating the conflict-resolution skills they learned during the 2016-17 school year, as participants in Fresno State’s Mediator Mentors. Mary Castro, wife of President Joseph I. Castro, spoke to the students at the beginning of the Mediator Mentors event: “The skills […]
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Sixteen students in the College of Arts and Humanities Honors Program presented the projects resulting from their research on Friday, May 12, before an audience of family members, friends and faculty mentors in the Music 160 lecture hall. Dr. Honora Chapman, associate dean of the College of Arts and Humanities and director of the […]
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Professor Terry Winant will be the spring term speaker for the Philosophy Department Colloquium from 4-5 p.m. Thursday, May 4. Winant’s topic will be “Is this us? Touring Jewish Renewal in Poland.” The colloquium will be held in Room 192 of the Peters Building.
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~ 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 […]
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Four Fresno State philosophy students will present their best work at “Voicing Ideas” from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday, April 28, in Room 172 of the Kremen Education Building. “Voicing Ideas” is an annual undergraduate student conference highlighting the work of the philosophy students of California State University, Fresno. In this competitive, faculty-reviewed event, student papers […]
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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 Philosophy department will present a colloquium, “Results May Vary: How to Navigate Scientific Disagreement,” with Vadim Keyser, of San Francisco State University, from 3-4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 23, in Room 3212 of the Henry Madden Library. Keyser describes what his colloquium will entail: The process of cross-checking something requires adding a new perspective, measurement, […]
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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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~ Photo from karenkovaka.com The Philosophy department will present a colloquium, “Fighting about Frequency,” with Karen Kovaka, of the University of Pennsylvania, from 4-5:30 p.m. Monday, March 20, in Room 140 of the Kremen Education Building. The term “scientific controversy” calls to mind a clash of theories or hypotheses. One contender is right, the others are wrong, and […]
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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 of Dr. Tina Botts, taken by Khone Saysamongdy/Courtesy of The Collegian ~ By Tom Uribes, Reprinted from FresnoStateNews.com Dr. Tina Botts, assistant professor of Philosophy at Fresno State will discuss “In Black and White: A Hermeneutic Argument against Transracialism,” kicking off theannual Women’s Studies Lunchtime Talks, part of the Women’s History Month observation at Fresno […]
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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 MoreLegitimate news organizations are under assault because of the rise in prevalence of “fake news.” A panel discussion on “Journalism, Fake News and the First Amendment” will be presented from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, to discuss the state of journalism in 2017. Panelists will include: Faith Sidlow, professor of Media, Communications and Journalism Jes […]
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~ By Dr. Andrew Fiala and Dr. Sudarshan Kapoor Human Rights Day will be observed at Fresno State with guest speaker Dr. Robert P. Sellers, board chair of the Parliament of The World’s Religions, and a panel on the Refugee Crisis and Human Rights: Global and Local Perspectives, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. […]
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 MoreThe Philosophy Department’s pre-law program and Phi Alpha Delta pre-law fraternity will present an opportunity for pre-law students to ask questions of Seema Iyer, a criminal defense and civil rights attorney who hosts the weekly legal show “The Docket” on MSNBC.com. In several episodes of “The Docket,” Iyer evaluated evidence in the “Serial” murder case. Iyer […]
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Which professors inspire you? Nominate them for Fresno State Talks, so the entire university community can share in that inspiration. In its fifth year, Fresno State Talks is a student-selected lecture series that features outstanding faculty who exemplify the University’s values of Discoveries, Diversity and Distinction. Faculty nominations are currently being accepted and are due to USU Room […]
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~ Photo of keynote speaker Dr. Tina Botts, taken by Khone Saysamongdy/Courtesy of The Collegian Free speech and the First Amendment were in the spotlight at a forum held Nov. 1. Several hundred people attended the event, held in the North Gym. President Joseph I. Castro opened the event by saying, “I think our campus is […]
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 […]
Read MoreIf you plan to watch tonight’s final presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, the Ethics Center at Fresno State invites you to participate in the national civility scorecard project. Viewers can watch the debate, fill out a scorecard and come up with the civility rating for each candidate and the moderator. Here is […]
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The Ethics Center is a sponsor of “Stewardship for Fresno and the Future,” presented from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, by the Lyles Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. This interactive workshop will offer insights learned through the California Stewardship Network regarding the Triple Bottom Line, recognizing the importance of financial, social, and environmental outcomes. Presenters […]
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Fresno State will observe Mahatma Gandhi’s 147th birthday and celebrate Gandhi Jayanti with a candlelight vigil for world peace from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, in the Peace Garden on campus. A photo exhibition, “Life of Gandhi,” opened Sept. 26 at the Henry Madden Library and runs through Oct. 7. The community celebration […]
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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 MoreProfessor James Rocha, pictured at right, will be the first speaker of the Philosophy Department (fresnostate.edu/artshum/philosophy/) colloquium at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, in Room 192 of the Peters Business Building. Dr. Rocha is doing some exciting research on the topic of “Plea Bargains,” and he will share his findings in a talk titled “Tortured Plea Bargains: The Legal Fiction […]
Read More~ Reprinted from FresnoStateNews.com Students from local high schools, community colleges and Fresno State are invited to engage in a Dialogue for Democracy on Constitution Day from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Satellite Student Union. This event is to motivate and inspire political participation, informed voting and service. Topics include […]
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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We have two new faculty members who will both teach philosophy and contribute to our pre-law program. Philosophy of Law Professors Dr. Tina Botts and Dr. James Rocha will become the architects of a vibrant pre-law program that will capitalize on our potential to become the premier institution in the Valley that prepares students for law school.
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Going back to school can always be a little overwhelming, especially if you’re just starting college (or moving to a new campus, in the case of transfer students). It’s a new, bigger pond (more like an ocean!) with a whole lot more fish! We have a way to make that process more personal and to […]
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In his most recent column for The Fresno Bee, Philosophy Department Chairman Andrew Fiala, writes that the focus on Olympic medal count exposes global inequalities. Problems revealed in Rio indicate that there is much work to be done in the world to eliminate injustice, inequality and other social problems. This can overwhelm an important message of the Olympics: The […]
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~ By Lisa Maria Boyles Arts and Humanities graduates leave Fresno State well-armed for success in the post-college world. Several national surveys gave Fresno State high rankings this year: Fresno State was singled out as the nation’s Best Public University in graduation rate performance in U.S. News and World Report’s 2017 Best College Rankings. Fresno […]
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In his most recent column for The Fresno Bee, Philosophy Department Chairman Andrew Fiala, writes that we all need to clear our heads from the ugly political discourse of this election season: History discloses a political world that stinks to high heaven. That’s why the world’s religious and philosophical traditions have often taught us to avoid it. Socrates […]
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From his perspective at a recent international conference on global dialogue and peace in Warsaw, Poland, Philosophy Department Chairman Andrew Fiala, wrote about the arms race in his most recent column for The Fresno Bee: Violent solutions to violence escalate violence. This increases anxiety and fuels a further arms race. A different approach needs to […]
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The Fresno Bee published a timely piece on partisan divide written by Andrew Fiala, chair of the Philosophy Department in the College of Arts and Humanities: Among committed partisans, “70 percent of Democrats and 62 percent of Republicans say they are afraid of the other party.” This crisis of trust threatens the fabric of civil society. […]
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The College of Arts and Humanities at Fresno State 