Featured Supporter: Dennis Morgigno
“When you give somebody that opportunity and they flourish, for us, there’s no better feeling.” ~ Dennis Morgigno
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Featured Supporter: Ronald Ballecer
“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
Read MoreFresno State Focus on Sports returns for another semester
Fresno State Focus on Sports will air at 4 p.m. Monday, March 3, on Comcast Channel 94 and U-Verse Channel 99 and will be repeated at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Monday, March 10.
Read MoreTwo MCJ faculty selected for Provost Awards
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.
Read MoreCentral Valley Stories: Local PR legends guide PR students
Two students shared their experiences in the course.
Read MoreFresnoland and SJV Water take top honors in 2024 Gruner Awards
Story by Jim Boren, director of the Institute for Media and Public Trust at Fresno State.
Read MoreStudent of Distinction: Jennifer-Juliette Marissa Riojas – Department of Media, Communications and Journalism
“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
Read MoreFSF this week: Political stigma, ASI candidates, Jose Soria’s art exhibit
This week on Fresno State Focus, our student journalists question how political science students overcome political stigma. News anchor Cesar Maya talks to the candidates for ASI president for the fall 2024 semester and Natalia Mendoza ArtHops through Jose Soria’s exhibit, “I Exist Both Here and There.”
Read MoreProfessor Candace Egan wins two awards in Accolade Global Film Competition
“The work the students are doing in MCJ Production Services is at a professional level, and the two Accolade awards serve as an example of that professionalism.”
Read MoreIlluminating the Portuguese-American Experience in Central California: The “Untold Stories” Documentary Series
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.
Read MorePursuing a dream through the Journalists of Color training program
“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
Read MoreHistoric winter expedition highlighted in ‘Sierra Odyssey’ movie premiere
The film sheds light on Bartholomew’s extraordinary feat – the first winter expedition of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in 1928-29.
Read MoreFilms from across the world illuminate Fresno State’s CineCulture
CineCulture is set for a semester of exciting new films from around the world. All screenings will be in the Peters Educational Center Auditorium (West of Save Mart Center in the Student Recreation Center Building.) Each film will be followed by a conversation about the film with a featured discussant who was involved in the filmmaking process or is a subject matter specialist.
Read MoreInstitute for Media and Public Trust secures major grant to propel Journalists of Color training program
The California Endowment grant will help fortify the ongoing success of its pioneering journalism training program.
Read MoreNew Faces: Pratik Shah
The College of Arts and Humanities is excited to welcome Dr. Pratik Shah to the Department of Media, Communications and Journalism.
Read MoreThis week on Fresno State Focus…
This edition of Fresno State Focus will air live at 4 p.m. Wednesday, October 4th, on Comcast Channel 94, U-Verse Channel 99 and will be repeated at 6 p.m. the next day, October 5th.
Read MorePBBI to premiere new oral history film at Fall Showcase
The Portuguese Beyond Borders Institute (PBBI) will premiere its new oral history film project, “Untold Stories: The Portuguese Festa in Central California.”
Read MoreFresno Bee and Mariposa Gazette take top honors at Gruner Awards
The Fresno Bee and the Mariposa Gazette won top honors on April 19 at the 35th annual George F. Gruner Awards journalism competition for news publications in the Central San Joaquin Valley.
Read MoreNew York Times taps journalism student to report on California storms
“It wasn’t just a story about anything. It was a story about a population that is 98% Latino and Latina. That is why I got into journalism – to be a voice and an advocate for those who desperately need it.”
Read More‘Your Brain on Social Media’ workshop aims to educate the community
The interactive and informative media literacy workshop will help you understand the way social media impacts your brain circuitry, decision making and the way you see the world.
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Anchors Janis Tatum and Adjoa Atkins will speak with an employee from Cal Fresh about how students can get over $200 a month to spend on groceries.
Read MoreStudents help non-profit dog rescue with recruitment and donations
“If life is drab, get a lab!”
Read MoreFeatured Supporter: Fresno Advertising Federation Foundation
The Fresno Advertising Federation Foundation (FAFF) announced the creation of two new scholarships to be awarded to graphic design students in the Department of Art, Design and Art History and students in the Media, Communications, and Journalism (MCJ) departments.
Read MoreAdvertising Foundation creates first ever Graphic Design endowed scholarship at Fresno State
The Fresno Advertising Federation Foundation announced the creation of two new scholarships to be awarded to students in the Art, Design and Art History and the MCJ departments.
Read MoreJim Boren receives Champion of Journalism Education Award
The award was presented to Boren by retired high school journalism educator Ed Galdrikian and recognized him for speaking at educational journalism conferences and conventions around the state and volunteering at an inner-city elementary school to help underperforming students improve their reading levels.
Read More‘Pup Culture’ website entertains while students learn
The Bulldog Pup Culture website is Fresno State students’ take on everything pop culture. Created by Munro’s fall 2021 Digital Editing class (MCJ 104), students decided the theme and the coverage to be mainly focused on music, fashion, video games, movies/streaming, health and campus life.
Read MoreMCJ Hall of Fame celebration honors alumni and former faculty, raises funds for scholarships
The hybrid event will be held in person at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, at Fresno State’s University Dining Hall. Tickets are $50 and are limited to the first 50 registrants. For the first time, the celebration will also be streamed live through Zoom and later broadcast on CMAC.tv. Tickets for the virtual event are $8.
Read MoreThis week on Fresno State Focus…
Anchors, Leticia Leal of Fresno and Lily Gonzalez of Concord look at on-campus COVID-19 testing as we approach the upcoming holiday season.
Read MoreMCJ faculty Adán Ávalos teams up with Juan Felipe Herrera to promote COVID-19 vaccine
“When you see it directly, you’re more likely to go and do it. When you don’t see it, when it’s not in your family, I think it’s easier to dismiss it,” Ávalos said.
Read MoreThis week on Fresno State Focus: an inside look at scholarships, wine and LA vs SF game
This edition of Fresno State Focus will stream live at 4 p.m. Wednesday, October 13, on CMAC.TV on the “Education” channel, fresnostatefocus.com, the Fresno State Focus TV YouTube page, and the Fresno State Focus Facebook page. You can also watch Fresno State Focus on Comcast Channel 94 and U-Verse Channel 99.
Read MoreAlum Robert Ortega, Jr. receives national award from Sigma Nu Fraternity
The Sigma Nu Fraternity announced that recent Fresno State alumnus Robert Ortega, Jr. received their “Alpha Alumni Chapter Affiliate Award” for the 2020-2021 academic year.
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 MoreStudent of Distinction: Noor Sabharwal
“To ensure I succeeded in my academics and professional career, I went all-in with my schooling and community work and made the most of my fluency in four languages: English, Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu.” ~ Noor Sabharwal
Read MorePublic Relations student receives community service scholarship
After two lifesaving surgeries at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, Lorenzi was eager to find a way to give back to the hospital.
Read MoreMCJ Department speaks out against threats of violence to journalists
In the wake of the attack on the U.S. Capitol and the increased threat to members of the media, the Department of Media, Communications and Journalism (MCJ) and the director of the Fresno State Institute for Media and Public Trust are voicing their concerns.
Read MoreA Rising Recent Grad
Avalos graduated from Fresno State in May with a degree in media, communications and journalism. The final two months of her college experience were flipped upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic, as her classes shifted to virtual instruction.
Read MoreNew program provides paid pathway for aspiring journalists of color
In September, The Institute for Media and Public Trust at Fresno State announced the Central Valley Journalists of Color program’s creation. Their goal is to increase diversity, particularly under-represented Black journalists, in San Joaquin Valley Newsrooms.
Read MoreInstitute for Media and Public Trust announces ‘Central Valley Journalists of Color’ pathway
The five-year program will provide participants a pathway to a journalism degree to find jobs in local newsrooms.
Read MoreBroadcast journalism alumna wakes up the Northwest
While her community sleeps, Brittney Steele works to find, write, and update stories for the morning news program “Wake Up Northwest” at NBC Right Now in Kennewick, Washington.
Read MoreMCJ student creates Spanish language podcast on COVID-19
As businesses closed and schools began operating remotely due to COVID-19, Olegario Tapia became concerned as he watched his mother leave to work in the fields around Dinuba. “An abundance of the information my family consumed about the new virus came from unreliable social media outlets, and a lot of the time, it was misinformation […]
Read MoreJournalists and Media educators discuss COVID-19 impact on students and faculty
Journalism and media educators from around the world will discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on students and faculty. They’ll share lessons learned by disrupting the status quo–what worked, what didn’t and what this means to the future of news. Please join the conversation on Wednesday, May 6 at 9 a.m. PDT.
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Gina Avalos of Huron gives us an inside look at how one man’s passion for glassblowing turned into a thriving business.
Read MoreMedia, Communications and Journalism Department announces 2019 Hall of Fame and Fellows honorees
George Gruner, a former editor at The Fresno Bee who was jailed for two weeks for refusing to reveal a confidential source, will join Jim Wilson, a former KMJ vice president and longtime educator, as the 2019 inductees into the Media, Communications and Journalism Hall of Fame at Fresno State.
Read More‘Let’s Taco ‘Bout It!’ educates students on First Amendment with games, food, and music
By 11 a.m., the students were ready to receive curious passersby for their event “Let’s Taco ‘Bout It!” on the First Amendment and the five freedoms.
Read MoreThis week on Fresno State Focus…
Age is nothing but a number. Tulare reporter Areli Tovar introduces us to a local biker who won’t let father time or a bad accident slow him down. More…
Read MoreJames L. Melikian L.A. Brothers Scholarship Fund established at Fresno State
The effort to establish the scholarship was led by Fresno State alumnus James L. Melikian, who annually hosts a gathering of friends at his home to raise funds for charitable purposes. Melikian (“The Popcorn Man”) established his company, “The Popcorn Man,” in 1977.
Read More‘For the Birds’ wins gold in University Film and Video Association conference
Congratulations to MCJ Assistant Professor Aaron Schuelke, MFA for winning gold in the University Film and Video Association Conference in the Fiction Short category for his film titled ‘For the Birds.’ Click here to watch…
Read MoreMCJ to hold Career Workshop on first day of Fall semester
The workshop for MCJ students will feature presentations from experts on and off-campus designed to help students with career paths and other skills needed in finding internships and employment.
Read MoreAlumna Ersilia Lacaze is proud of her Bulldog blood
It is the thick red fluid which runs through our veins that delivers oxygen and nutrients and removes waste and disease from our bodies. With it we live, without it, we die. But our relationship with blood is symbiotic — without our body, the blood will spoil.
Read MoreJournalism students learn ‘breaking news’ in an immersive environment
What makes Camp News unique is the mock situations which present students with a practical look at breaking news reporting. These mock-ups include real-life emergency crews and law enforcement along with some dramatic acting.
Read MoreRoger Tatarian Symposium to look at how to put ‘fake news in the rear view mirror’
The Roger Tatarian Symposium, “Putting Fake News in the Rear View Mirror: How the Media Can Win Back the Trust of all Americans,” will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26 at the Fresno State Satellite Student Union. The program is free and open to the public.
Read MoreFresno State alum appointed to Society of Professional Journalists board of directors
Fresno State Media, Communications and Journalism alumnus and two-time Peabody award recipient Victor Hernandez has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ). “The timing is tremendous in that the SPJ board is currently undergoing a major transformation, streamlining from its longstanding 23 members down to a much smaller […]
Read MoreThis week on Fresno State Focus…
Winter has finally arrived! We take you to China Peak – white with snow, and open for business. Horse Drawn Carriage rides are back in Old town Clovis, and Christmas Tree Lane is lit. We get a special visit from Renee Cromer to explain to us how to prep our brain for exams, and we talk […]
Read MoreHelping Hams, Santa Claus, and football on this week’s Fresno State Focus
Jackets for James, Heart of the Horse and Helping Hams are some of the charitable foundations active during the holidays, and we will take you for a closer look into exactly what they are doing and how you can help.
Read MoreSix Media, Communications and Journalism students gain real-world experience and new perspectives in Ghana
The College of Arts and Humanities takes pride in supporting the full range of creative and academic endeavors of students and faculty — endeavors made possible through generous gifts made to the Dean’s Council Annual Fund. Over the 2017-2018 winter session, Dean’s Council funds helped five of the six Arts and Humanities students experience a […]
Read MoreNew Faces: Media, Communications and Journalism welcomes four new professors
The College of Arts and Humanities at Fresno State is the largest college on campus, encompassing nine departments, and the Armenian Studies Program. Each year, new faculty are brought on to elevate the academic offerings here at Fresno State. These new faculty members bring innovative research, diverse fields of study and technical expertise to our college, inspiring new […]
Read MoreInstitute for Media and Public Trust presents First Amendment Forum
Fresno State’s Institute for Media and Public Trust will present a First Amendment forum from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, at the Leon S. and Pete P. Peters Educational Center in the Student Recreation Center. This free event is open to the public. The forum will feature an expert panel that will explore free-speech issues on university […]
Read More‘Like the California sunshine;’ Beijing journalism students moved by their experience at Fresno State
The “Media Communication and Culture in America” program was born out of many years of collaboration between Fresno State and Beijing Union University. The purpose of the visit was for the students to experience Fresno State, travel around California, and gain new perspectives on their future craft through a series of lectures.
Read MoreFresno State launches Institute for Media and Public Trust
~ Excerpted from FresnoStateNews.com Fresno State has established the Institute for Media and Public Trust to study media literacy and “fake news,” and develop strategies to restore trust in all forms of media. The First Amendment will be at the center of the Institute for Media and Public Trust’s work, said President Joseph I. Castro. […]
Read MoreFresno State professors embark on a CSU Summer Arts journey
Students from the world over are drawn to study CSU Summer Arts each summer. The opportunity to live, learn and work in an immersive environment for two weeks with world-renowned artists is just too hard to pass up. But, what draws professors to teach a class during the summer?
Three Fresno State professors from the College of Arts and Humanities can answer that.
MCJ to partner with Asian College of Journalism on live ‘pop up’ news broadcast
For the first time, Fresno State’s Department of Media, Communications and Journalism will partner with the Asian College of Journalism for Pop Up Newsroom, an experimental broadcast focusing on culture that will air live on Facebook at 2:30 a.m. Feb. 1.
Read MoreNew Faces: Bee veterans Jim Boren and Donald Munro join the MCJ faculty
Two longtime veterans of The Fresno Bee join the Department of Media, Communications and Journalism, where they will teach aspiring young journalists in the print option. Former Executive Editor Jim Boren will teach two sections of the upper division writing course MCJ 102W – Reporting. And Donald Munro, who has provided a local voice for the Fresno arts scene since 2001, will teach MCJ 104 – Editing of Publications.
Read MoreMCJ and Theatre Arts collaborate on web series ‘Specula’
Fresno State’s Department of Media Communications and Journalism along with the Department of Theatre Arts came together for a collaborative supernatural web series titled “Specula” this past fall.
Read MoreCineCulture spring lineup begins with ‘Extra-Terrestrials (Extraterrestres)’
The Fresno State CineCulture Series kicks off its spring 2018 lineup of film screenings with “Extra-Terrestrials (Extra Terrestias)” at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26. The CineCulture Club promotes cultural awareness through film and post-screening discussions.
Read More2 CAH professors named ‘Professor of the Game’ during 2017 football season
Two professors in the College of Arts and Humanities were named “Professor of the Game” during Fresno State football games during the 2017 season — Dr. Kathy Adams and Dr. Tina Fernandes Botts.
Read MoreThis month in the Arts and Humanities — a November review
As we approach the end of the semester, we look back at what has been another eventful month in the College of Arts and Humanities. Here are the top 5 stories from the month of November.
Read MoreFocus TV talks to Coach Tedford about the Mountain West championship
This week on Fresno State Focus, a public affairs program produced by media, communication and journalism students, anchors Matt Roby of Fresno and Elizabeth Carrillo of Bakersfield will interview Andrea Andrade, who is battling stage 3 colon cancer and running for Miss California USA. Sports anchors Vanessa Romo of Fresno and Cory Stevens of Clovis will talk with Coach Jeff Tedford about how the football team is preparing for the Mountain West championship in Boise.
Read MoreMCJ celebrates Hall of Fame inductees, awards scholarships
Valley media giants Joe Rosato Sr. and Jim Tucker were honored alongside MCJ fellows and several scholarship recipients during the MCJ Hall of Fame and Scholarship Reception.
Read MoreCrayon drive nets 200+ packs for Children’s Hospital
More than 200 packs of crayons and 150 coloring books were delivered to Valley Children’s Hospital in Madera (9300 Valley Children’s Place) on Nov. 17 as part of a recent class project and crayon drive by Fresno State students in a Media, Communications and Journalism publication design course.
Read MoreAshley Taylor’s path from MCJ and music student to NYC Fox News producer
We caught up with Fresno State Media, Communications and Journalism alumna, Ashley Taylor, for a Q&A. Taylor graduated from the MCJ Department in 2004 with an emphasis in print journalism and a minor in music. She was also a member of the Smittcamp Family Honors College.
Three years after completing her undergraduate work at Fresno State, she went on to become a news producer for KMPH here in the Valley. Taylor is now a news producer living in New York City where she currently produces Fox News Edge,
Read MoreFocus TV takes a look at Fresno State wines in next segment
This week on Fresno State Focus — a public affairs program produced by Media, Communications and Journalism students — reporter/anchor Cory Stevens of Clovis will go behind the scenes of Fresno’s award-winning winemaking operation, and anchor Brenda Billingsley of Fresno will speak with enology student Jessica Phillips about how wine is made.
Read MoreMCJ Hall of Fame to induct Rosato, Tucker
Two respected names in the Valley’s media scene — Joe Rosato Sr. and Jim Tucker — will be honored at the MCJ Hall of Fame and Scholarship Reception.
Read MoreFocus TV Oct. 25: Overcome hopelessness, achieve success and more
This week on Fresno State Focus — a public affairs program produced by Media, Communications and Journalism students — anchor Brenda Billingsley of Huron talks with a survivor of attempted suicide about overcoming hopelessness. Reporter Elisa Navarro of Tulare checks out the Clothing Closet and how it helps give many students a successful start. Have you ever heard of […]
Read MoreFresno State Focus TV Oct. 11: Homecoming, soccer and Big Fresno Fair
This week’s Fresno State Focus, a public affairs program produced by media, communication and journalism students that airs at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays during the semester, presents its first fall edition Oct. 11 with anchors Elisa Navarro-Aceves of Tulare and Matthew Roby of Manchester, England, talking to Ahson Haider of the Associated Students Inc. about Homecoming.
Read MoreNEW FACES: Media, Communications and Journalism
The MCJ Department welcomes two new professors: Dr. Nancy Van Leuven and Dr. Wes Wise.
Read MoreCenter for Creativity and the Arts presents its lineup for fall 2017
The Center for Creativity and the Arts 2017-18 theme will be “Voice and Silence: Expressions of the Human Spirit and Community.”
“’Voice and Silence’ will look at the various ways in which we communicate our ideas, points of views and concerns regarding current events,” said Cindy Urrutia, coordinator of the center.
Read MoreCineCulture, Filmworks present ‘Pop Aye’ Sept. 8
Fresno State’s CineCulture film series and Fresno Filmworks present “Pop Aye” at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, at the Tower Theatre (815 E. Olive Ave.). “Pop Aye,” by Singapore-born filmmaker Kirsten Tan, is a road film about a disenchanted architect named Thana who bumps into his long-lost elephant, Pop Aye, on the streets of Bangkok, Thailand.
Read MoreVideo: MCJ Professor Jes Therkelsen’s speech on curiosity from Convocation
Fresno State welcomed its newest Bulldogs at the New Student Convocation in the Save Mart Center on Monday, Aug. 21. Our College’s Jes Therkelsen, an associate professor in the Department of Media, Communications and Journalism, gave the keynote address on the topic of curiosity. Therkelsen and fellow MCJ professor Candace Egan were awarded the Spirit of […]
Read MoreCineCulture fall lineup begins with ‘The Eagle Huntress’
The Fresno State CineCulture Series kicks off its fall 2017 lineup of film screenings with “The Eagle Huntress” at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1. Most CineCulture screenings are at 5:30 p.m. on Fridays during the fall semester in the Peters Education Center Auditorium (5010 N. Woodrow Ave. in the Student Recreation Center). Some screenings are […]
Read More‘Girl Friday’ Julie Logan becomes ‘Media Mom’
~ By Marisa Mata, student writer for the Fresno State Alumni Association, reprinted from the Alumni Newsletter After working in commercial radio for over 30 years, Julie Logan has recently returned to Fresno State to be station manager for 90.7 KFSR, the campus radio station. “During my career in commercial radio, I always dreamed of returning […]
Read MoreMCJ students and faculty help develop new app for Shaver museum
Last fall, the Central Sierra Historical Society and Museum in the Shaver area contacted MCJ associate professor Candace Egan and students Raja Tahir and Natalie Nigg to produce several videos.
Read MoreThis month in the Arts and Humanities — a July review
As summer comes to an end, our students, faculty and alumni are tying a bow on what has proven to be a productive, award-winning summer season for our Bulldogs. Here are the top five stories from the month of July. Alumni Wind Ensemble heads to Spain The Alumni Wind Ensemble hit the road to Spain […]
Read MoreFresno State professor Jes Therkelsen selected as finalist for Lynton Award
Jes Therkelsen, a Fresno State associate professor in Media, Communications and Journalism, was nominated by Fresno State Provost Lynnette Zelezny for the 2016 Ernest A. Lynton Award for the Scholarship of Engagement for Early Career Faculty, otherwise known as the Lynton Award. From a pool of 29 nominees from across the nation, Therkelsen was selected as one of only five national finalists.
Read MoreResearch by Cara Peracchi Douglas wins prestigious CASE Alice L. Beeman Award
~ By Lisa Maria Boyles, communications specialist for the College of Arts and Humanities Research by Cara Peracchi Douglas, a recent master’s graduate from the Department of Media, Communications and Journalism, has been selected as the winner of the 2017 Alice L. Beeman Award for Outstanding Research in Communications and Marketing for Educational Advancement from […]
Read MoreMCJ students explore new partnership with entrepreneurship students
TALK PR, Fresno State’s student-run public relations firm, has offered students the opportunity to work with countless local businesses, organizations and university clients since its founding in the spring of 2009. Through the Public Relations Agency Practicum special topics course, MCJ 117T, TALK students from an array of degree programs and colleges come together to […]
Read MoreEncountering the Other
Music and journalism project focuses on understanding other cultures ~ By Kathleen R. Schock, excerpted from the June issue of the Fresno State Magazine, Photos by Cary Edmondson View Photo Gallery Growing up in Stockton, Chris Carreon watched a lot of movies. Big blockbusters like Star Wars, Jurassic Park and Back to the Future. He […]
Read MoreThis month in the Arts and Humanities
Even though it’s summer, we’re still celebrating huge stories of achievement and success this month in the College of Arts and Humanities. From our students to our faculty and alums, here are some top stories from the month of June. Fresno State alum wins on Jeopardy! Peter Guekguezian thrilled audiences of the popular trivia game […]
Read MoreThree from College of Arts and Humanities named 2017 Fulbright recipients
~ By Lisa Maria Boyles, communications specialist for the College of Arts and Humanities Fresno State has three 2017 Fulbright recipients, all of whom are from the College of Arts and Humanities. Two faculty members and a student have won the prestigious awards, which will take them to other parts of the world. Alice Daniel, […]
Read MoreProfessor Hays named Faculty Service-Learning Scholar
~ Reprinted from FresnoStateNews.com Betsy A. Hays, Department of Media, Communications and Journalism professor at Fresno State, was named the University’s Faculty Service-Learning Scholar for 2017-18. The one-year term, which is supported with faculty release time, provides professional development training and support for faculty members interested in creating or enhancing a service-learning course. Chris Fiorentino, […]
Read MoreYouth Orchestras of Fresno will debut Saroyan-inspired piece in concert May 28
~ By Julia Copeland, Executive Director of the Youth Orchestras of Fresno The Youth Orchestras of Fresno will debut a new orchestral work, inspired by author William Saroyan and written by four Fresno State composers, at their annual Youth Music Extravaganza. The concert will also feature rock star violinist Vadim Gluzman (and his 300-year-old Stradivarius). This […]
Read MoreProduction of children’s opera ‘Lucinda’ wins award
A studio production of the children’s Christmas opera, “Lucinda y las Flores de la Nochebuena,” produced by the Fall MCJ 120 class and directed by Professor Candace Egan, has received a 2017 Communicator Award of Distinction. The original opera, by composer Evan Mack and librettist Joshua McGuire, was recorded in a special performance in Studio […]
Read MoreTwo MCJ professors honored with ‘Spirit of Service’ award
Two professors in the Department of Media, Communications and Journalism recently were honored during Fresno State’s Service Recognition Reception, hosted by University President Joseph I. Castro. Candace Egan and Jes Therkelsen received the Outstanding Faculty award during the annual event, held May 3 in the Satellite Student Union. The awards recognize the exemplary commitment to community engagement exhibited […]
Read MoreArmbruster receives media service award
~ Reprinted from FresnoStateNews.com Shirley Melikian Armbruster, associate vice president for University Communications at Fresno State, received the 2017 Jim Tucker Media Service Award presented by the Department of Media, Communications and Journalism for her journalistic and communications accomplishments. The award was established in 2004 as a tribute to Jim Tucker’s decades of service to […]
Read MoreGlobal News Relay provides intense microcosm of newsroom experience
~ By Lisa Maria Boyles, communications specialist for the College of Arts and Humanities Just a few minutes into the broadcast, the power went out. A teleprompter stopped working. Time zones around the planet created challenges. But despite a few glitches, it all came together, fueled by lots of caffeine, snacks and pizza. Months of planning […]
Read MoreMCJ Showcase of Excellence set May 3
~ Reprinted from FresnoStateNews.com The Media, Communications and Journalism Showcase of Excellence from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 in North Gym (Room 118) on campus will honor the department’s students for their work this semester. The event also includes the awarding of “Best of Show,” which will be voted on by the audience. An induction […]
Read MoreStudent film to receive screening at Maya
Several Fresno State students created a short film that will be screened at Maya Cinema at 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 26. Nick Ryan wrote and helped edit “Chase”; Jacob Alvarado directed it and was the primary editor; Chad Saechao was the director of photography; and Derek Contreras was the assistant cameraman. “They created the film as […]
Read MoreFresno State Focus April 26: Lahvosh Bakery, baseball and building tomorrow’s leaders
This week on Fresno State Focus, a public affairs program produced by students in the Department of Media, Communication and Journalism, anchor Jerry Gomez of Hanford meets with Leena Mendoza, one woman who is making a difference by building tomorrow’s leaders. Mendoza, an adjunct professor at Fresno City College, recently spoke at a Stand Together as One workshop hosted […]
Read MoreFresno State Focus April 19: Vintage Days, lacrosse and sporting rituals
This week on Fresno State Focus, a public affairs program produced by students in the Department of Media, Communication and Journalism, anchors Mary Kate Paquette of Bakersfield and Jordan Kemp of Fresno will speak with Vintage Days student director Cindy Kouyate about the upcoming festival. The show will take an inside look at the Fresno State women’s lacrosse team […]
Read MoreCineCulture April 21: ‘Together With You’
Fresno State’s CineCulture film series will present “Together With You” (2002) at 5 p.m. Friday, April 21, in the Peters Educational Center Auditorium (west end of the Save Mart Center, near Shaw and Woodrow Aves.). “Together With You” is in Mandarin with English subtitles, with a running time of 110 minutes. Director Kaige Chen composes a richly imagined film […]
Read MoreMCJ students honored for their film work
~ Pictured above, from left: Program director Genoveva Islas, Fresno State student Raul Reyes and communications specialist Eva Marie Falk. Raul Reyes, Ricky Gutierrez, Carmen Chiu and Vanessa Valenzuela, students in the MCJ 118S class, were honored with the Volunteer Award at Cultiva La Salud’s 10-year anniversary celebration on April 12 at the Radisson Hotel in […]
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