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

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(September 12, 2017) — The U.S. News and World Report’s 2017 Best College rankings issued today again placed Fresno State Read "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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Fresno State announced the opening of its new Transportation Institute at a reception in the Henry Madden Library on Sept. Read "Fresno State announces opening of new Transportation Institute" [...]

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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According to a new survey of the San Joaquin Valley conducted by the Institute for Leadership and Public Policy at Read "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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The Ag One Foundation announced the creation of two Fresno State student scholarships sponsored by Rabobank N.A. in memory of Read "Rabobank creates scholarships in memory of Tony DeGroot" [...]

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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Bilingual teacher shortage fight continues; cohorts welcomed back today

Fresno State continues its commitment to battle a shortage of bilingual teachers in the Central Valley when it welcomes 45 students to its Multilingual Multicultural Education (MME) and Bilingual Authorization Programs (BAP) at a reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 19, in the Kremen Education Building, Room 54. New bilingual faculty will also be welcomed with current faculty. This year, 25 students make up the master’s degree cohort in the Multilingual Multicultural Education Program which includes two cohorts and the Bilingual Authorization Program with over 20 students in the Spanish/Hmong Bilingual Authorization Program. “Both programs aim to prepare future teachers to better assist linguistically and culturally diverse students in the classroom,” said Dr. Teresa Huerta, MME program coordinator in the Department of Literacy, Early, Bilingual and Special Education of the Kremen School of Education and Human Development. The programs are also supported by the community-based Central California Bilingual/Dual Language Consortium. INFO: Huerta at thuerta@mail.fresnostate.edu.

CineCulture presents ‘Paper Lanterns’ Sept. 22 for World Peace Day

CineCulture presents “Paper Lanterns” at 5:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 22, in the Peters Education Center Auditorium at the Student Recreation Center (5010 N. Woodrow Ave.). “Paper Lanterns,” by director Barry Frechette, depicts the true story of 12 American prisoners of war who were killed in the nuclear attack on Hiroshima during WWII. It recounts the horrors they witnessed, their families’ struggle to find the truth and one Japanese man’s effort to give them the gift of closure through having each of the airmen recognized at the Hiroshima Peace Museum as victims of the atomic blast. The 60-minute film is being screened in commemoration of International Day of World Peace (Sept. 22). It is co-sponsored by the Center for Creativity and the Arts, the Ethics Center, Peace and Conflict Studies and Peace Fresno. Chad Cannon, the film’s composer, will lead the post-screening discussion. All CineCulture events screened on campus are free and open to the public. Parking is free after 4 p.m. on Fridays. INFO: Dr. Mary Husain at mhusain@csufresno.edu or visit the CineCulture website. See original press release.

Concert Sept. 23: Classical Hindustani Music with Chakroborty

Debasis Chakroborty will perform a concert of classical Hindustani music at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23, in the Concert Hall at Fresno State. Chakroborty performs using a modified Hawaiian slide guitar. He will be accompanied on the tabla (a South Asian membranophone percussion instrument) by Shashanka Bakshi, a senior student of Samta Prasad of Benaras Gharana. Debasis Chakroborty is an associate professor of music at the Institute of Visual and Performing Arts and Research, Mangalayatan University, Aligarh, U.P., India. He performs regularly in various regional and national TV and radio stations in India. Internationally he has performed in Italy, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and China. This event, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored by the College of Arts and Humanities and Continuing and Global Education.

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.

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