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Fresno State ranks 3rd in U.S. News for graduation rate performance

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Hispanic Heritage Month Kicks Off Sept.15 through Oct. 15

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Fresno State kick offs its Hispanic Heritage Month observance from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., today (Sept. 15), with the Read "Hispanic Heritage Month Kicks Off Sept.15 through Oct. 15" [...]

Fresno State announces opening of new Transportation Institute

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Ruben Navarrette, Jr. comes home to talk ‘Trumping of American Politics’

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Ruben Navarrette, Jr., nationally syndicated columnist with the Washington Post and former Fresno State lecturer, will lead a forum titled Read "Ruben Navarrette, Jr. comes home to talk ‘Trumping of American Politics’" [...]

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Survey shows most Valley residents support construction of High-Speed Rail

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Rabobank creates scholarships in memory of Tony DeGroot

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Valley economic index points to expansionary economy

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The San Joaquin Valley Business Conditions Index declined slightly in April to 60.2 from March’s record high 61.2, but remains Read "Valley economic index points to expansionary economy" [...]

Manuel Pérez, Diana Gomez to receive Bold Visionary Legacy Award

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(May 12, 2017 -- updated May 15) — Two Fresno State alumni will be presented with the Fresno State Chicano Read "Manuel Pérez, Diana Gomez to receive Bold Visionary Legacy Award" [...]

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Fresno State is a proud sponsor of the Central California Women's Conference Tuesday, supporting women in our community!

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Free showing of film ‘Frida’ Sept. 20

The film “Frida” will be shown from noon to 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 20, in Henry Madden Library 3212 at Fresno State as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. Salma Hayek and Alfred Molina star as painters Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera in the true story of these acclaimed artists in Mexican history. The free showing of the film is hosted by the LGBTQ+ and Latino/a Programs and Services from the Cross Cultural and Gender Center. INFO: Ofelia Gamez at 559.278.4768.

African American Student Success Conference Oct. 4

The African American Student Success Conference, “Reclaiming My Time”, will be held from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 4, in the Satellite Student Union at Fresno State. Adrian Harris will be featured as the keynote speaker. The conference is sponsored by the Fresno State Outreach and Special Programs. INFO: Wendy Nelson at 559.278.2038. Full press release to come.

Monster Jam Tickets on sale Sept. 19

Tickets for the Monster Jam Triple Threat Series will be on sale at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19. The motorsport tour will be at the Save Mart Center for two days beginning at 7 p.m., Friday, March 9, then at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday, March 10. Monster Jam drivers will compete for the championship using customized high-powered vehicles. Attending fans will get the chance to vote on their smartphones for the truck winner in the donut, wheelie and freestyle competitions. Ticket prices range from $23 to $50. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800.745.3000 or at the Save Mart Center Box Office. INFO: 559.278.3400.

First Nations presents California American Indian Day Sept. 21

California American Indian Day will be observed from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 21, in the Memorial Court at Fresno State (grassy area in front of the Kennel Bookstore). The free public event, presented by First Nations Indigenous Student Organization (Fresno State), will feature dancers, drummers and cultural demonstrations and exhibits. Guests are advised to bring their own chair. Participants are invited to dance, drum, or present a cultural demonstration or exhibit by contacting Jeannette Jimenez at monolove10@mail.fresnostate.edu or for a disability-related accommodation or wheelchair access information, call 559.351.5954.

Maddy Report Sept. 17 to Discuss Prop. 13

The Maddy Report: “California’s Prop. 13: Holy Grail or Epic Fail” will air at 10 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 17, on ABC 30. The 30-minute program is hosted by Mark J. Keppler, executive director of the Maddy Institute, and will feature experts from the Legislative Analyst Office Brian Uhler and Carolyn Chu. At 10 a.m., The Maddy Report: “Prop. 13’s Impact on the San Joaquin Valley” will air on Newstalk 580 and 105.9 KMJ radio. Guests include Merced Sun-Star and Modesto Bee editorial board editor Mike Dunbar, Fresno State political science professor Jeff Cummins and former Visalia Times-Delta editorial page editor Paul Hurley. The Spanish-language version of the weekly report, El Informe Maddy Report: “Fresno Bridge Academy: a model to replicate Statewide” will air at 7:30 a.m. on UniMas 61 with host Maria Jeans and will feature Fundador y Dir. Junta Directiva de Fresno Bridge Academy Pete Weber and Directora de Programas de Reading and Beyond Arasely Linares. The Maddy Report programs, which cover how state and federal policy impact California and the San Joaquin Valley, also air statewide on The Cal Channel at www.calchannel.com. Previous Maddy Report programs can be viewed at www.maddyinstitute.com. INFO: Mark J. Keppler at 559.278.1133.

11 water, ag and energy start-ups selected to receive Valley Ventures support

The Valley Ventures Accelerator at Fresno State announced its fall cohort of start-up companies that will receive venture capital direction and support in the water, agriculture and energy technology industries.

The three-month program will provide professional guidance on growing sales, company value and profitability for 11 emerging companies from primarily California, as well as Brazil, Chile and Malaysia.

“The fall cohort will represent a diverse range of technology and entrepreneurial talent in the water, energy and agriculture industry and represents a collective revenue of $2 million annually and $3.5 million in equity funding,” said program coordinator Benjamin Francis. “We believe each company that has been selected exemplifies extraordinary potential to scale and accomplish great things in the Central Valley.”

The companies are:

AQUAOSO — water rights management buyer and seller trading platform
Avsonic — automated cattle soaker system
BovControl — analytics platform for cattle operations
Deep Root Irrigation — irrigation products for landscape and agricultural usage
Drought Diet Products — sub-irrigation zone pipe for greywater and rainwater catch and release
DSPii — soil moisture sensing through aerial application
ECO2Mix — carbon dioxide-based water pH control system for irrigation units
Fluid Pulse — wireless irrigation valve controls for use on existing water pipelines
GroGuru — precision soil moisture, salinity and temperature monitoring system
Nanomass — unit converting biomass into powdered fuel to be used in coal plants
REDtrac — online agricultural well, water and soil efficiency monitoring system

Companies accepted into the program demonstrated the potential to have an economic impact in the region and the ability to improve the efficient use of scarce resources. Other evaluation criteria included company scalability, potential return, environmental impact, fundability, commercial value, personnel skills and leadership.

Participants will take part in exercises and learning modules led by Central Valley professionals, investors, industry and technical experts, successful entrepreneurs and target consumers.

The program also offers companies access to Fresno State research staff and facilities, as well as product testing through the Water, Energy and Technology (WET) Center, Center for Irrigation Technology and 1,000-acre University Agricultural Laboratory.

The three-year accelerator program is coordinated by the International Center for Water Technology at Fresno State. Program funding was made possible by a $500,000 federal grant through the Regional Innovation Strategies i6 Challenge and Seed Fund Support Grants competition and the BlueTechValley innovation cluster funded by the California Energy Commission.

For more information, visit www.valleyventures.org or contact Benjamin Francis at 559.270.7121 or bfrancis@mail.fresnostate.edu.

www.fresnostatenews.com/2017/07/25/valley-ventures-seeking-applicants-for-its-next-entrepreneur-cohort

Hispanic Heritage Month Kicks Off Sept.15 through Oct. 15

Fresno State kick offs its Hispanic Heritage Month observance from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., today (Sept. 15), with the University’s annual Bienvenida in the Peace Garden presented by the Latina/o Faculty and Staff Association.

It’s the first major event on a calendar of nearly 20 events Sept. 15 – Oct. 15 both on and off campus in concert with the nationwide observance paying tribute to generations of Latino Americans who have influenced and enriched the nation’s progress and way of life.

President Joseph I. Castro, himself a symbol of the University progress in opening its doors to all segments of the community as Fresno State’s first Latino chief executive in its 107-year history, will welcome faculty, staff and students at the event.

He will be joined by the Hon. David Manuel Preciado Juárez, the Cónsul Titular of the Mexican Consulate in Fresno.

The consul brings with him special performers from the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, a public university in the Mexican state of Baja California, one of 43 universities in México’s state university system: the Concierto Coro Ensenada, Banda de Guerra and tenor José Ortega.

Cultural performances will also be performed by Los Danzantes de Aztlan and the Fresno State Mariachi before Consúl Preciado Juarez leads the traditional Mexican Independence Day battle cry known as “El Grito de Dolores” that Father Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla delivered early the morning of Sept. 16, 1810 –now known as el Dieceséis de Septiémbre — in the small Mexican town Dolores, Guanajuato.

The middle of September is also the independence anniversary for several other Latin American countries so the Bienvenida and the Hispanic Heritage Month observance also pays tribute to them, said. Dr. Victor Olivares, president of the LFSA.

The celebration, which welcomes back students faculty and staff for the fall semester, is cosponsored by the Latino/a Programs and Services of the Cross Cultural Gender Center in the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services. Other sponsors are the Provost’s Office, the College Assistance Migrant Program and the Student Involvement Office.

See today’s full schedule: bit.ly/LFSA-Bienvenida17event

The CCGC Latino programs also coordinates the full Hispanic Heritage Month calendar that will also be highlighted by the 20th Anniversary of the film “Selena” featuring a tribute to its producer, Moctesuma Esparza, 5 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25,∙ Maya Cinema Courtyard located at Campus Pointe (Chestnut, north of Shaw). It will include an entertainment tribute to Selena.

Also planned is a fundraiser to support Fresno State DACA students at the Save Mart Center for $50 per person. It will include a reception with a cash bar, ticket to view the movie, popcorn and beverage. (More information: Student Involvement 559.278.2741).

Other on-campus Hispanic Heritage Month events include:

“Frida” – Movie showing from 12-2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 20, in HML 33212
Author Maya Christina Gonzalez reception with from 2-3:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 25, in the University Dining Hall
Murales de mi Tio from 6 -8 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 26 in HML 2206
UndocuQueer Panel from 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday Sept. 27 in HML 3212
Workshop by author Maya Christina Gonzalez from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Friday, Sept. 29 in the Education Building 140
Rebozo Fashion Show and Sale from 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 27 in the North Gym 118
Educational Workshops led by Master Weavers from Chiapas, Oaxaca and San Luis Potosi from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. & 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Thursday Sept. 28 in HML 3212

See the full Hispanic Heritage Month calendar.

For more information, contact Ofelia Gamez, coordinator of the CCGC Latino/a Programs and Services, 559.278.4768.

Global Music Series presents two lectures by Dr. Tammy Kernodle

Dr. Tammy Kernodle, a musicologist and specialist on women in jazz, will discuss “Tryin’ Times: Black Women, Soul and Narratives of Resistance in the Age of Black Power” from 4 to 5:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, for the Global Music Series presented by Fresno State’s Department of Music. She also will present “Playing from the Margins: Gender, Jazz and Cultural Containment in Cold War Era America” from 2 to 3:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22. The free, public lectures, both in the University Business Center, Peters Business 191, are cosponsored by the Center for Creativity and the Arts under its 20-17-18 theme “Voice and Silence: Expressions of Community, Advocacy and the Human Spirit” and Associated Students Inc. Kernodle is a professor of musicology at Miami University of Ohio. Her scholarship has focused mainly on various genres of African American music, jazz and gender and popular music. INFO: Dr. Donald Henriques at dhenriques@csufresno.edu and the Arts and Humanities blog.

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