‘Wind Blowing Across a Field’ book explores traditions in folk music
A new book, “Wind Blowing Across a Field: Wisdom and Tales from 23 Musicians,” explores methods of learning music that is barely possible now.
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‘From My Life and Thought’ brings a unique 20th-century Armenia-American perspective
The Armenian Series of The Press at California State University, Fresno announces the publication of its fifteenth volume, “From My Life and Thought: Reflections on an Armenian-American Journey,” a memoir by Dennis R. Papazian.
Read MoreThe Press publishes 13th book in the Armenian Series: ‘Committee of Union and Progress’
The Armenian Studies Program announced its latest book, “The Committee of Union and Progress: Founders, Ideology, and Structure,” Volume 13 in the Armenian Series of The Press at California State University, Fresno. A special virtual event to present and discuss the book will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25 on Zoom.
Read MoreDr. Vahram Shemmassian to speak on ‘The Armenians of Musa Dagh: From Obscurity to Genocide Resistance and Fame 1840-1915’
Dr. Vahram Shemmassian, Director of the Armenian Studies Program at California State University, Northridge, will speak about his new book “The Armenians of Musa Dagh: From Obscurity to Genocide Resistance and Fame 1840-1915” at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb, 6 on Zoom.
Read More‘Armenian-American Sketches’ wins 2020 Sona Aronian Armenian Studies Book Prize
The National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR) announced “Armenian-American Sketches” by Bedros Keljik was one of two books selected as the winner of the 2020 Dr. Sona Aronian Book Prizes for Excellence in Armenian Studies.
Read More‘The Press’ at Fresno State releases four Armenian Series books in 2020
Four new books have been released in the Armenian Series of The Press at California State University, Fresno, in 2020. The Armenian Series was founded through the Armenian Studies Program with funding established by the M. Victoria Karagozian Kazan and Henry S. Khanzadian Kazan Endowment. The new books represent volumes eight through 11 in the […]
Read More‘Normal’ magazine finishes print run among nation’s best for inclusion, notable essays
Fresno State’s locally grown, nationally known literary magazine, The Normal School, ended its print-edition era by earning high marks for gender parity for the sixth year in a row in a nationwide report. The magazine also had an essay published and two essays mentioned in the newest editions of the annual Best American series.
Read MoreSecond Edition of ‘Science and Society: Selected Essays’ explores the history of scientific thought, examines current dilemmas
The series of 18 essays assembled by Vavoulis and Colver demonstrate the historical impact science has had on civilization and, conversely, the imprint civilization has had on the progression of science.
Read MoreDzerigian to showcase ‘Trail of Stones’ in artist talk, book signing, photography exhibition
As Namer, a previously stray dog, ran through the wooded river bottom near Centerville, a youthful Steve Dzerigian ran behind holding onto the leash. At some point during his daily chore of walking the dog, he decided the human-dog roles should be reversed and he let the dog run free. While the leash was still attached, he never let it tighten — running as Namer ran and observing her tracking techniques.
Read MoreSteve Dzerigian creates a journey of visual discovery in ‘Trail of Stones’
Filled with striking photographs of breathtaking landscapes and scenes, Fresno City College photography instructor Steve Dzerigian’s book depicts the ongoing symbiosis between people and their surroundings and the underlying source that connects elements of nature at their core.
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The College of Arts and Humanities at Fresno State 