Remembering Dr. Warren Kessler
Fresno State Philosophy Professor Emeritus and former Department of Philosophy Chair Warren Leslie Kessler passed away on April 2 in Stockton, California, after complications with an infection. He was 78.
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Emmy-winning production designer Roy Christopher leaves lasting impact in theatre arts
Roy Christopher, a Fresno State alumnus and 10-time Emmy-winning production designer and art director, died of natural causes on Feb. 2 at his home in West Hollywood. He was 85. His credits include decades of work on Oscar, Tony, Emmy and Grammy award broadcasts.
Read MoreAlumnus, community advocate Zoyer Zyndel dies at 34
Zoyer Zyndel, a Fresno State alumnus known for his community volunteering and advocacy, particularly with the Central Valley’s LGBTQ communities, died in Fresno on Dec. 26. He was 34.
Read MoreProfessor Emerita Jean Pickering passes away at 87
Dr. Jean E. Pickering, a feminist literary scholar and Fresno State professor emerita of English, passed away on Sept. 15. She was 87.
Read MoreRemembering the life of Dr. Jack Fortner
Dr. Jack Fortner, music professor emeritus, composer, and founder of the Orpheus chamber ensemble, died from cancer on Thursday, June 25, in São Paulo, Brazil. He was 84 years old.
Read MoreProfessor Emeritus Charles Shields passes away at 75
Charles Shields was born on July 19, 1944, and passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 30, 2020.
Read MorePatricia Hennings, founder of the Fresno State Interior Design program, dies at 78
Pat’s service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 16 at The Well Church Fig Garden Campus (4545 N Palm Ave, Fresno, CA 93704).
Read MoreRemembering the life of Dr. Frederick Henry Brengelman
In 1968 Fred founded the Linguistics Department at California State University Fresno. Linguistics was his passion, but prior to founding the Linguistics Department, he also taught in the English Department.
Read MoreJames E. Walton, Fresno State Professor Emeritus, Passes Away at 74
Dr. James E. Walton, a professor emeritus of English at Fresno State and the first faculty to serve as coordinator of the university’s Africana Studies Program, passed away in Fresno on August 15, 2019. He was 74.
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