With a small jazz ensemble playing an Edward Elgar and Tim Shaghoian arrangement of Pomp and Circumstance to a quick, smooth swing, about 500 students emerged from the arena tunnels, waving at friends and family in the audience.
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Surrounded by family and friends, in the shadow of the Sierra Nevada peaks, Gary Gilroy was presented with an original musical score, “Pulsing Onward – A California Pastorale,” by James M. David, in honor of his life in music.
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“Just merely knowing the language is not enough…If that was the case, then any person, just by virtue of being bilingual, would be able to perform these jobs.” ~ Dr. Juan Berrios
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About 40,300 people ride the FAX bus every day. They walk to the bus stop, then wait for up to 20 minutes for a bus at a stop that may only be shaded for a couple of hours a day, and sometimes not at all.
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“When you give somebody that opportunity and they flourish, for us, there’s no better feeling.” ~ Dennis Morgigno
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Shakira Delgado, a graduating senior clarinetist at California State University, Fresno, has been named an Undergraduate Presser Foundation Music Scholar.
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The Fresno State Jazz Orchestra was recognized in DownBeat Magazine for its “Undergraduate College Outstanding Performance” in its 48th annual Student Music Awards.
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Hanayo Oya, assistant professor in the Department of Media, Communications and Journalism, served as a co-producer on the Netflix series “Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War,” which has been nominated for an Emmy Award in the Outstanding Historical Documentary category.
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Dr. William “Ritchie” Clendenin, United States Marine Band veteran and professor emeritus of trumpet at California State University, Fresno, died on April 3, 2025. He was 82.
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Performances are at 7:30 p.m. May 2 – 3 and May 6 – 10 and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 4 at the John W. Wright Theatre.
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Ayla Mora, M.A. in Communication and Joshua Lor, B.A. in Linguistics, were named the 2025 College of Arts and Humanities Dean’s Medalists
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It is our pleasure to announce this year’s Dean’s Medal nominees and present our most accomplished and dedicated undergraduate and graduate students.
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While the bachelor’s degree looks great on paper to the parole board, the humanities courses have taught incarcerated individuals to reflect on their past and write their own story for their future.
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The production will tour Valley and feature free public performances during Vintage Days on April 12 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Dennis and Cheryl Woods Theatre.
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After graduating, Salvador Solorio-Ruiz returned to his hometown of Delano because he felt an obligation to help build up the community that raised him.
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“Me giving of my time…and my monetary support is important because I want people to have the same opportunities that I had.” ~ Ronald Ballecer
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If the story of Hope Vang’s academic life so far was told as a children’s fairytale, you could imagine a narrator starting the brightly colored book with a wondrous voiceover introduction…
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Fresno State’s Department of English welcomes 10 acclaimed authors and scholars this spring for campus visits, including the poet and translator Marcelo Hernandez Castillo, the co-founder of Undocupoets, a collective that brings recognition to works written by undocumented poets and spreads awareness about the societal barriers they face as writers.
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The Contemporary Dance Ensemble will present six unique repertory dance works that explore themes of social activism, nonsensical rules and regulations, abstract visions infused with deep human emotions, family bonds, belonging and a nostalgic look at the 1980s.
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“It’s just such a special night. There’s an atmosphere that is created within this concert. It’s a night full of hope and peace. It’s a night for the community.” ~Dr. Cari Earnhart
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Inspired by Maurice Sendak’s “Where the Wild Things Are,” assistant professor of trombone Dr. Russ Zokaites reimagines and modernizes the classic story with a twist.
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Parker’s stories and poems focus on experimental forms and themes of family. She enjoys writing sci-fi and fantasy — like she has since she was a kid — but her interests in poetry, literary fiction and visual storytelling are expanding.
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he first season of a new podcast created by the Institute for Media and Public Trust, “Exploring Journalism’s Future,” is now available on YouTube, I Heart Radio and other podcast platforms.
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The Dean’s Council Annual Fund annually supports students across the College of Arts and Humanities through the endowed scholarship.
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Fresno State alumna Kayla Mendoza decided that she wanted to get out of her comfort zone and travel to new and different places, so she landed a teaching job at an English language academy in Seoul, South Korea.
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“It’s about seeing the light in my students’ eyes when they accomplish something they didn’t think possible. That joy—theirs, not mine—became my spark.” ~ Kirstyn Olsen
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Author, translator, and University of Virginia associate professor Carmen Lamas will deliver the keynote address for Fresno State’s eighth annual Students of English Studies Association symposium on December 12 and 13. The theme for this year’s SESA symposium is “Translations.”
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“I always wanted to do something where I was going to help people.”
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“Red Velvet” tells the compelling true story of Ira Aldridge, an African-American actor who broke barriers in 1833 London by becoming the first Black man to play Othello on a major English stage.
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The Bulldog Marching Band is one of 20 bands that will perform at the 136th Rose Parade on January 1, 2025.
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Dr. Veena Howard and her student Morgan Poulter stood before top scholars, thinkers and doers from around the world.
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Communications and Journalism students joined Assistant Professor Hanayo Oya at the prestigious World Press Freedom Day Conference in Santiago, Chile.
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Inspired by the work of the Endowed Chair in Jain and Hindu Dharma at Fresno State, over ten new philanthropic partners added gifts to the fund to ensure that Jain and Hindu Dharma studies are taught in perpetuity.
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At the center of coordinating this event is Keira Colleluori, a graduate linguistics student who has worked tirelessly to ensure the conference runs smoothly.
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Richard “Rich” Marshall, award-winning journalist, editor and former general manager of The Collegian, passed away on Sept. 20 after a long illness. He was 76 years old.
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Former administrator Dr. Judith “Judy” Kuipers passed away on Oct. 15. Born on June 24, 1937, Kuipers was vice president of Academic Affairs for Fresno State from 1984 to 1991.
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The “Department of Music” at Fresno State has changed its name to the “School of Music.”
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Fresno State’s Master of Fine Arts program in creative writing will host two author readings this fall — one featuring the program’s faculty authors, and one with a pair of acclaimed writers from the American South.
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Fresno State alumna Samantha Golden works full-time as the recreation director at Gymnastics Beat and part-time as a writer for the Clovis Roundup community newspaper.
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For Dr. Tara Hashemi, assistant professor of French for the Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures, the 2024 Paris Olympics wasn’t just a global sporting event — it was a heartfelt homecoming.
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Two-time Fresno State alumna Mary Sosa is the community engagement coordinator at the Poverello House, a downtown Fresno organization that offers food, shelter, and social services to people in need.
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Fresno State’s Creative Writing Alumni Chapter, in collaboration with the Fresno Poets’ Association series, will present its second annual Fresno Writers Summit. The event celebrates new books by four alumni authors and features a keynote reading from trailblazing Hmong-American poet Soul Vang.
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Along Fresno State’s Maple Mall, bronze mythical creatures have taken perch, silently watching the bustle of campus life. With wings unfurled or caught in mid-motion, the beings invoke curiosity, potential and empathy while inviting individual interpretation and meaning in their existence.
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A life-sized bronze statue of anti-apartheid activist, former South African president and Nobel Peace Prize winner Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela stands just east of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. statue, facing the Fresno State Library from in front of the Professional Human Services building.
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Internationally-acclaimed percussionist, composer, educator and performing artist Terry Longshore presents his “balance | flow” tour, an exhilarating evening of music, animation, virtual-reality video, electronic audio and integrated lighting, creating a dynamic experience that has been enjoyed by audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
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The Tournament of Roses Association selected the Fresno State Bulldog Marching Band as a participant in the 2025 Rose Parade, held on Jan. 1 in Pasadena.
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Each October over the five-year campaign, three writers would take their turns publishing 15 new pieces in 15 days, staggered throughout the month, as members of the Creative Writing Alumni Chapter promoted their work on the FresnoWriters.com project website.
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Fresno writer Hermelinda Hernandez Monjaras, a two-time Fresno State alumna, has won a Ruth Lilly and Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Poetry Fellowship from the Poetry Foundation.
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The Fresno State Institute for Media and Public Trust and the Central Valley Journalism Collaborative announced a partnership establishing a healthcare reporting fellowship in California’s San Joaquin Valley.
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Dr. Janet Loring, professor emeriti and a revered figure in the theatre and academic community, passed away on July 3, 2024, in Fresno. She was 98.
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She was one year away from graduating, when war broke out and forced her university to close.
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Under the guidance of Dr. Nathan J. Sobieralski, the Fresno State trumpet ensemble achieved third place in the 2024 International Trumpet Guild Conference, Chamber Music Division.
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The College of Arts and Humanities congratulates all of this year’s graduates!
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“It is the single largest gift to the College of Arts and Humanities in Fresno State history.” ~ Dr. Honora Chapman
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Sharma is a seventh-generation nautanki performer, writer, director and guru and has acted in more than 500 plays.
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The translation project was led by Dr. Kristi Eastin from MCLL, who gathered current students and recent alumni of Latin and German during the spring semester to create close and useful translations of the medieval writings.
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“I believe that if you’ve been blessed with whatever gifts you have, you need to give back.”
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The Provost’s Awards were established in 1993 to recognize the outstanding teaching, research and service that is central to the mission of Fresno State.
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Two students shared their experiences in the course.
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Lilia Gonzales-Chavez will receive an honorary doctor of fine arts and will be recognized during the commencement ceremony for the College of Arts and Humanities, scheduled from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 17, at the Save Mart Center.
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“Although creative expression within Hmong history and culture is evident in our oral stories, oral poetry, textile art and the playing of various bamboo instruments… one will quickly discover that, even in this category, there are no novels, plays, or collections of poems, essays or short stories.” ~ Burlee Vang
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This season will see the final production from longtime faculty member Brad Myers and the debut of new faculty member Michelle Bellaver.
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Fresno State has selected award-winning San Francisco-based architecture firm Mark Cavagnero Associates to design a new 1,000-seat Concert Hall on campus.
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Katie Xiong, an English major who currently studies creative writing as an undergraduate at Fresno State, will now experience her first Young Writers’ Conference on campus.
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Fresno State is one of five public colleges and universities receiving funding from the Mellon Foundation to establish paid internship programs for humanities majors.
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The 2024 College of Arts and Humanities Dean’s Medalists were named at the Arts in Motion event on Friday, April 19, at the Fresno State Concert Hall.
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“After graduating from the University of the Pacific with a degree in Percussion Performance in the spring of 2019, I have done my best to contribute to the community that helped raise me.”
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“My first approach to a community college was purely out of curiosity, as realistically, I didn’t see myself attending one as being feasible. Being an immigrant, who left my parents at the age of fifteen, now a single mother with a minimum-wage job, I knew it would require great sacrifices to embark on such an academic journey.”
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“Chloe has consistently impressed me, along with most everyone else on the faculty, with her initiative and level of achievement.” Dr. Sean Fulop, professor and chair of the Department of Linguistics.
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Hermelinda Hernandez Monjaras is a graduate student receiving her MFA in creative writing, poetry. She is a graduate Dean’s Medal nominee from the Department of English.
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Luis Granados Torres is a graduate student receiving his M.A. in English literature. He is a graduate Dean’s Medal nominee from the Department of English.
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Jessica Bonstein is a graduate student receiving her M.A. in communication and is the graduate Dean’s Medal nominee from the Department of Communication.
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“Everyone has a voice, and it sometimes takes people a lifetime to find it. I have found mine at this university. My story isn’t sad but one of perseverance. I have an endless list of people who believed in me; without them, I wouldn’t be where I am today.”
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“Ultimately, theatre can be an instrument of change, and I aspire to help bring about that change.”
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“What stands out in her writing is that she identifies the central philosophical issue and the resources needed to address it —down to the sentences in the readings that express the most pertinent and persuasive justifications for a view — without fear of challenging distinctions and multi-faceted claims.” ~ Dr. Mariana Anagnostopoulos, associate professor of philosophy.
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“My my senior year of high school I knew that I wanted to pursue a degree in music as it had become my greatest passion.” ~ Alexandra Cota
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“Language is more than words, and a narrative is more than just a summary of someone’s life; it comes with the full completeness of who they are, their background and everything they are capable of contributing to the world.” ~ Lillian Hammerstrom
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“The MCJ department and College of Arts and Humanities have nurtured my creativity, gave me the opportunity to make new lifelong connections and the courage to follow my dreams of becoming a filmmaker.” ~ Jennifer-Juliette Marissa Riojas
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“She is an excellent student, an outstanding researcher, a community activist and a wonderful representative for the field of linguistics.” ~ Dr. John Boyle, assistant professor of linguistics.
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Natalie Vasquez is an undergraduate student receiving her B.A. in English studies and a minor in Chicano/Latino studies. She is the Dean’s Medal nominee from the Department of English.
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Biance Palma is an undergraduate student receiving her B.A. in communication and minoring in media, communications and journalism and English literature. She is the Dean’s Medal nominee from the Department of Communication.
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Grace Morrow is an undergraduate student receiving her B.A. in art history and is the Dean’s Medal nominee from the Department of Art, Design and Art History.
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Joseph Garcia received a Certificate in Art from the College of Arts and Humanities at Fresno State and the College of Arts and Humanities while wearing a letterman’s jacket with his famous four-paw Bulldogs logo on the sleeve and a necklace with a photo of his late wife in her graduation regalia.
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“Sanctuary City” promises to captivate audiences with its raw emotion, thought-provoking themes and unique form of storytelling. The production sheds light on the human side of the immigration debate, inviting audiences to empathize with characters whose lives are often overlooked or marginalized.
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As the March 12 release of the “Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War” Netflix series approaches, excitement is building in the Department of Media, Communications and Journalism and across Fresno State.
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“I want our students and community members to be exposed to open-ended conversations throughout the two months of ten different workshops.” ~ Dr. Ahran Koo.
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Fresno State’s Department of English welcomes seven accomplished authors and scholars this spring for campus visits, including the pathbreaking artist Sandra Cisneros, winner of the Poetry Foundation’s 2022 Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize.
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Dr. Prescott Winter’s reflections on his parents’ legacy are heartwarming. He fondly recalls how their dedication to music and the community provided a supportive environment for both their family and their Fresno State family.
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The “Untold Stories.” series, in collaboration with students from the MCJ program, focuses on capturing the essence and diverse experiences of Portuguese-Americans, offering an invaluable resource for cultural preservation and education.
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In the heart of Fresno State’s campus, amidst the bustling energy of student life, two dynamic ensembles stand as beacons of artistic innovation and expression: the Experimental Theatre Company (ETC) and University Dance Theatre (UDT).
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“I love writing and giving a voice to the diverse community. I love hearing people talk about my stories or people reaching out to me for coverage on something. It shows how I am making an impact and that I am someone people feel they can trust.” ~ Jazmin Alvarado
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“Artful Discourse” is available on major podcast streaming services, including Spotify, Apple Podcast, YouTube, Amazon Music and more.
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The Art Song Festival at Fresno State is not just an event; it’s a cultural expedition that spans three days of performances, masterclasses, competitions, lectures and discussions.
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This vibrant gathering will take place from 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, at the Leon S. Peters Ellipse Gallery, located on the second floor of the Fresno State Library.
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Fresno State’s Master of Fine Arts Program in creative writing announced Southern California author William Archila won the 2023 Philip Levine Prize for Poetry book contest
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The film sheds light on Bartholomew’s extraordinary feat – the first winter expedition of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in 1928-29.
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The Institute for Media and Public Trust at Fresno State was awarded a $201,000 grant by the The California Endowment to continue its visionary Journalists of Color training program.
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Dr. Stanley Poss, a Fresno State professor emeritus of English, passed away on Dec. 14, 2023, in Fresno. He was 96.
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Embark on a captivating and reflective evening of dance with the Contemporary Dance Ensemble under the artistic direction of Kenneth Balint.
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Dr. Judith A. Rosenthal, a feminist literary scholar and Fresno State professor emerita of English, passed away from pancreatic cancer on Dec. 25, 2023. She was 78.
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The College of Arts and Humanities at Fresno State 