Recent Music grad lands dream job at Firebaugh High School
In his job, Ledesma does a little bit of everything. He directs the jazz band, two concert bands, symphonic band, the wind ensemble and teaches the music theory class.
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Student leaders pivot, create virtual Peach Blossom
This year, the teams of Communication students who organized the festival had a monumental challenge. They needed to figure out how to rebuild and run the entire event online.
Read MoreGerman minor, alumna Edith Gonzalez, enrolls in Munich M.A. program
Gonzalez credits her German minor with motivating her to continue her education and pursue a master’s degree. Combining political science with German has opened unique career options which may not have otherwise been available.
Read MoreFeatured Supporter: Barlow Der Mugrdechian
Prof. Der Mugrdechian began teaching at Fresno State in 1985. Since 2008 he has been the Berberian Coordinator of the Armenian Studies Program and Director of the Center for Armenian Studies at Fresno State.
Read MoreDr. Veena Rani Howard named Endowed Chair in Jain and Hindu Dharma
Interim President Dr. Jiménez-Sandoval announced Dr. Veena Howard, associate professor of religious studies in the Department of Philosophy, as the first Endowed Chair in Jain and Hindu Dharma at Fresno State.
Read MoreArmenian Studies hosts 33rd Annual Banquet virtually
The Armenian Studies Program held its 33rd Annual Banquet on Sunday, May 2. The Banquet was held virtually and a special video to mark the occasion was prepared.
Read MoreDepartment of Theatre and Dance adds ‘film making’ to their résumé
By summer, it was clear that the 2020-21 season would be anything but typical.
Read MoreCombining art and ethnic studies: 7 questions with Erik Escovedo
Erik’s graduate exhibition, “Decolonizing Place and Time,” will be on display at the Graduate Art Studios Gallery at the M Street Arts Complex in downtown Fresno beginning May 14 and running through the summer.
Read More7 questions with ‘Hmong Voices Series’ advisor Kao-Ly Yang
Now wrapping up the fourth year of the series, we caught up with Kao-Ly Yang to reflect on the success of the series, even during the pandemic, and to look at what is in store for next year.
Read MoreMFA Creative Writing Program Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Not even a global pandemic can keep the Department of English’s highest degree program from celebrating 25 years of alumni accomplishments
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