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Jewish Studies Lecture Series begins; minor launches in spring

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New adaptation of ‘Native Son’ takes center stage

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Central Valley Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum features Lorenzo Neal, Paul Singh

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‘The Other Eye on Afghanistan’ features photography by Farzana Wahidy

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

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Kim Ruiz Beck is Fresno State’s 2017 Top Dog

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Valley economic index points to expansionary economy

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New adaptation of ‘Native Son’ takes center stage

A new stage adaptation of the 1940 Richard Wright novel “Native Son” will run Oct. 27 through Nov. 4 at the Dennis and Cheryl Woods Theatre at Fresno State. The adaptation of “Native Son,” written by Nambi E. Kelley and directed by Thomas-Whit Ellis, is the second show of University Theatre’s 2017-2018 season.

“Native Son” is billed as one of the most thematically crucial and formatively complex American novels of the first half of the 20th century. It sold 250,000 copies within three weeks of its publication. Wright was an influential African American writer who literary critics believe helped change race relations in the United States during the mid-20th century.

The story takes place in the South Side of Chicago in the 1930s — a time and place where opportunity is elusive for people like Bigger Thomas. After landing a job in the home of a wealthy family, Bigger unwittingly unleashes a series of events that violently and irrevocably seal his fate. Using W.E.B. DuBois’ theory of double consciousness as a grounding point, this adaptation of “Native Son” focuses on the landscape inside the mind of Bigger Thomas, bringing the power of Wright’s novel to life for a new generation.

Following the Oct. 31 performance, there will be a talkback with the cast and guest speakers.

The cast includes Torry Allen, Arium Andrews, Gregg Dion, Ben Garcia, Jimmy Haynie, Desiree Houston, Teya Juarez, Emily Kearns, Alexis Myles, Chlorissa Prothro, Joshua Slack and Jalen Stewart.

Tickets are $17 for adults; $15 for Fresno State faculty, staff, alumni and military; and $10 for students. Group rates are available for groups of 20 or more. Box office hours are noon to 4 p.m. on weekdays and one hour before each performance.

Parking is free for shows on Friday through Sunday night. For shows on Tuesday through Thursday night, parking permits are required and can be purchased at dispensers in parking lots on campus.

For more information, contact the box office at 559.278.2216 or universitytheatre@csufresno.edu.

Jewish Studies Lecture Series begins; minor launches in spring

The Jewish Studies Lecture Series for the fall semester begins with a talk by Sven-Erik Rose, titled “In Adorno’s Blind Spot: Yiddish Poetry from the Warsaw Ghetto,” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the Henry Madden Library (Room 2206).

The free, public series is sponsored by the Jewish Studies Certificate Program, which enables Fresno State and continuing education students to explore the history, culture and religious practices from ancient times to the present.

A new Jewish studies minor will launch in the spring, announced Dr. Jill Fields, program coordinator. It will include new courses such as Jewish Studies 10: Jewish Civilizations, Jewish Studies 100W: Writing about the Jewish Experience and Jewish Studies 154: Jewish American Popular Culture.

Full schedule of Jewish Studies Lecture Series events:

“In Adorno’s Blind Spot: Yiddish Poetry from the Warsaw Ghetto” by Sven-Erik Rose at 6 6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 18 in Henry Madden Library (Room 2206) — the talk will focus on little known poems written in Nazi ghettos (above all Warsaw).
“Menashe” — film showing at 5:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 3, in the Peters Education Center Auditorium — discussion following film with director Joshua Weinstein.
“King Solomon’s Table — Ancient ‘Foodies’ and the Origins of Modern Jewish Cooking,” by Joan Nathan, award-winning author of 11 cookbooks and host of PBS series “Jewish Cooking in America with Joan Nathan.”

For more information, contact Dr. Jill Fields at jfields@mail.fresnostate.edu.

Maddy Report Oct. 15 to discuss transportation tax

The Maddy Report will air at 10 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 15, on ABC 30 with the topic “New State Transportation Tax: Pay Me Now or Pay Me Later.” The 30-minute program is hosted by Mark J. Keppler, executive director of the Maddy Institute, and will feature Brian P. Kelley, California Secretary of Transportation; Lisa Marie Alley, California High Speed Rail Authority; Dan Walters with CALmatters; and John Myers with Los Angeles Times. At 10 a.m., The Maddy Report: “What It Means for California Highways and Local Byways,” will air on Newstalk 580 and 105.9 KMJ radio. Guests include Kelley; Alley; Walters; Myers; Tony Boren with Fresno Council of Governments (COG; Ahron Hakimi with Kern COG; Patrick Pittenger with Merced COG; and Rosa De León Park with Stanislaus COG. The Spanish-language version, El Informe Maddy Report: “Top Ten in Sacramento,” will air at 7:30 a.m. on UniMas 61 with host Maria Jeans and will feature Sacramento Bee reporter Alexei Koseff. 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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P!NK presale ticket offer

An exclusive presale for P!NK’s “Beautiful Trauma Tour” will be offered online from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 12. Tickets can be purchased by using the code: APPLAUSE. There is an eight ticket limit per transaction. The pop icon will perform on May 22 at the Save Mart Center.” Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com. INFO: 559.278.3400.

‘Voice and Silence: Women in Opera and Philosophy’ Oct. 13

“Voice and Silence: Women in Opera and Philosophy,” a collaborative lecture-recital between Fresno State’s Department of Music and the Department of Philosophy, will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, in the Concert Hall on campus. Soprano Dr. Maria Briggs and philosopher Dr. Tina Botts will explore the role of women in operatic dramas and philosophy with arias from the most famous operas by Verdi, Bellini and Puccini as well as Prokofiev’s song cycle to “Five Poems by Anna Ahkmatova” guided by philosophical commentary. The event will also feature collaborative pianist Drew Quiring and other guest artists from the Music Department including Dr. Limor Toren-Immerman on violin, baritone Limuel Forgey and Keegan Bamford on cello. The lecture-recital is an interdisciplinary exploration of the themes that are embodied in the ancient Greek philosopher Hypatia’s life story, examining ways in which women use their voices and are silenced in male-dominated societies. Other co-sponsors are the College of Arts and Humanities and the Center for Creativity and the Arts. Tickets are $6 for general admission and $5 for students.

Harlem Globetrotters return in January – tix available Oct. 17

Tickets to see the Harlem Globetrotters will be on sale at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 17. The family entertainers, known for their basketball skills and comedy, will play in Fresno for their 2018 World Tour at 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 12, at the Save Mart Center. Globetrotter stars will sign autographs and take photos with fans after the game. Ticket prices range from $21 to $116.50. 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.

Gibson Farm Market Fall Festival to showcase student-made products

The Rue and Gwen Gibson Farm Market (5368 N. Chestnut Ave, Fresno) will host its Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, and will showcase a variety of food and wine products made by Fresno State students and staff.

The free, public event will feature a campus-grown pumpkin patch and free samples from its dairy, meat, fruit, vegetables, nut, horticulture and food processing units managed by the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology at Fresno State.

“This Fall Festival is great because it allows our campus farm students to share their passion for agriculture directly with our loyal customers,” said Jeremy Lewis, farm market manager. “This event also showcases how Fresno State students create a wide assortment of fresh products on campus while gaining valuable experience for all sorts of agricultural careers. Besides the free samples, families can get great deals on Halloween pumpkins and fall season food items, while kids will enjoy many special promotions.”

The Fresno State Winery will offer a free wine-tasting for its 2016 Touriga red wine between noon to 4 p.m. and will also sample its 2016 Barbera, 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2014 Merlot wines. The Gibson Farm Market is the only store in the Central Valley that sells all 12 wines available from the nation’s first bonded collegiate winery.

A kid’s zone will be open for a free scavenger hunt, face painting, crafts, prizes, campus farm animals and a chance to take a picture on a tractor.

Free Fresno State food samples will include the market’s popular raisins, pumpkin pie and Tahitian vanilla ice cream, sausage and beef snack sticks, raspberry tea, olive oil, chicken tortilla soup, cranberry sauce and other items.

Patrons can also purchase BBQ tri-tip sandwiches prepared by the Fresno State meats lab and fall season items such as cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie-flavored almonds, pumpkin butter and pumpkin cookies.

The horticulture nursery will also be offering a host of fall and winter vegetables plants at reduced prices.

Patrons can also vote for their favorite pumpkins carved by each of the campus farm units.

The Gibson Farm Market is the only place to buy all the products from the 1,000-acre University Agricultural Laboratory’s 22 enterprises that are managed by Fresno State staff and students. Proceeds from sales help fund programs for the Jordan College and its enterprises that mirror the diversity of the nation’s leading agricultural area.

For more information, contact the Gibson Farm Market at 559.278.4511.

‘The Other Eye on Afghanistan’ features photography by Farzana Wahidy

Fresno State’s Department of Art and Design in collaboration with the Center for Creativity and the Arts will present, “The Other Eye on Afghanistan: Photographs by Farzana Wahidy,” Oct. 9 through 26 at the Phebe Conley Art Gallery in the Conley Art Building on campus.

“The Other Eye on Afghanistan” is a series of photographs taken by Farzana Wahidy in Afghanistan that focus on women, their humanity, beauty, life, hardships and joys. Subject matter ranges from images of daily life to the devastating effects of war.

“I think of photography as an international language,” Wahidy said. “I find it as a way to express myself as a woman being raised during civil war and the Taliban regime and also to share stories of women from my country to the world.”

“The Other Eye on Afghanistan” is an invitation to re-evaluate what we think we know about the life and people of Afghanistan.

The exhibition includes an artist talk from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, in the Peters Business Auditorium, (Peters Building, Room 191). The talk will be followed by an artist reception from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Conley Art Gallery.

Gallery Hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

In conjunction with the exhibition, CineCulture will screen the film “Frame By Frame” at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, in the Peters Education Center Auditorium of the Student Recreation Center. Wahidy will be the discussant for the screening, which is co-sponsored by Asian Pacific Islander Programs and Services at Fresno State, the Cross Cultural and Gender Center and the Department of Communication.

Wahidy was born in Kandahar, Afghanistan, in 1984. Her formative years were influenced by the Afghan civil war and the Taliban’s rise to power in 1996. Despite the restrictions on women and education under the Taliban, Wahidy secretly attended an underground school. After the Taliban was defeated, she enrolled in a two-year program sponsored by the AINA Photojournalism Institute. The AINA Photojournalism Institute empowers and educates Afghans, particularly women and children, in the use of communication and media.

Wahidy, a respected photojournalist and photographer, has received numerous international awards and recognition. She became the first female Afghan photographer to work at an international wire service when she joined Agence-France Presse and later the Associated Press. Her photographs have been exhibited in Afghanistan, Canada, the United States, India, Pakistan, Germany, Italy, Norway, Switzerland, China and Finland. Most recently, Wahidy has established the Afghanistan Photographers Association, which promotes and advocates for photographers inside and outside of Afghanistan.

CineCulture is free and open to the public. For additional information, contact Joan Sharma jksharma@csufresno.edu.

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