Students immerse themselves in summer study-abroad programs
It goes beyond earning credits in foreign lands; it’s an immersive journey that profoundly shapes students.
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New Faces: Juan Berríos
The College of Arts and Humanities is excited to welcome Dr. Juan Berríos to the Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literature.
Read MoreFresno State Alumna hired as Assistant Professor at Baruch College in New York City
“I really wanted students to acknowledge that studying the U.S.-Mexico border is important because we need to know that our history is rooted in between the U.S. and Mexico and how the border came to be, but also to think about the voices of people that have been affected by the border enforcement.” ~ Lizbeth De La Cruz Santana
Read MoreStudent of Distinction: Laura Cortez
“Juggling work, school, marriage life, experiencing an ectopic pregnancy and commuting two hours to attend classes while also maintaining a 4.0 GPA has been a challenge. However, in a few months, I’ll be the first one in my family to graduate with a master’s degree, and I couldn’t be prouder of myself.”
Read MoreGenocide survivor teaches lessons from the holocaust
“As we finally crossed the border into Germany, the bus stopped. People got out and ran to a nearby grocery store to buy something to eat,” Becirbegovic said. “We were starving, but didn’t have any money left.”
Read MoreStudent of Distinction: Andrea Ramirez Arana
“My future plans include obtaining my teaching credentials and a Master’s degree of Arts in Spanish. I also see myself teaching in a dual-immersion classroom, helping kids and parents who don’t know English. That would be one of the ways in which I would love to give back to the community.”
Read MoreStudent of Distinction: German Cervantes Ledesma
“My plan for the future is to keep teaching Spanish in Higher Education. As a long-term goal, later in the future, I will pursue a Ph.D. in Mexican and Latin American literature and teach in a four-year university, hopefully, Fresno State.”
Read MoreArtist 2Fik explores identity and isolating effects of dating apps
The Fresno State French Program kicks off their Spring 2022 lecture series with “ROMANCE AIN’T DEAD, 2FIK! An artistic project about dating apps, performing and curating our online selves.”
Read MoreRemembering Professor Emerita June Marian Gill
She began working at Fresno State in 1971 and taught French, Spanish and cross-cultural courses. Gill retired from Fresno State in 2004 and was granted emerita status for her years of excellence.
Read MoreMCLL alumnus Dr. Julio Puente Garcia receives International Latino Book Award
Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures alumnus Dr. Julio Puente Garcia received the Rudolfo Anaya Award in the Best Latino Focused Fiction Book category at the International Latino Book Awards for “Acrobatics Angelinas.”
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