Archive for May, 2009

Best in community service honored by Fresno State

California State University, Fresno students, faculty, staff and nonprofit community partners were honored May 15 at a reception hosted by President John D. Welty. The Service Recognition Reception is an event that recognizes the exemplary commitment to community engagement exhibited at Fresno State....
May 28th, 2009 | News | Read More

Fresno State Air Force ROTC wins 6th straight Warrior Challenge

California State University, Fresno Air Force ROTC Detachment 35 cadets won the unit’s sixth consecutive AFROTC Warrior Challenge – a competition among four Northern California detachments in leadership, athletic and team skills. The Bulldog detachment, which is preparing for its commissioning...
May 19th, 2009 | News | Read More

Fresno State names William Covino provost/VP for Academic Affairs

President John D. Welty has appointed Dr. William A. Covino, who has extensive academic and administrative experience, as the new provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at California State University, Fresno, effective July 6, 2009. Covino holds the same position at California State University,...
May 19th, 2009 | Academics | Read More

Air emissions study targets larger-sized particles

A research program originally established to monitor ammonia from fertilizer applications and other gases from dairy operations has grown to focus on particles of “much greater” size – up to 10 microns or more. The new study, featuring a team of California State University, Fresno...
May 18th, 2009 | News | Read More

Dr. Honora Chapman is new Honors College director

Dr. Honora Howell Chapman, associate professor of classics and humanities, has been selected as director of the Smittcamp Family Honors College at California State University, Fresno. She succeeds Dr. Stephen Rodemeyer, who is retiring after serving as the honors college’s director for its first...
May 18th, 2009 | News | Read More

Student research team tests soil fumigants

A student research team led by Fresno State biology professor Alice Wright is looking for ways to help California’s agricultural industry transition from the use of methyl bromide to less toxic chemicals that will still help control unwanted soil organisms. The team has spent the last three years...
May 11th, 2009 | News | Read More

Fresno State offers engineering camp for Valley girls

The Lyles College of Engineering at California State University, Fresno is offering central San Joaquin Valley high school girls an opportunity to attend Girls Summer Engineering Experience (SEE), the university’s first girls engineering camp. Girls See, which runs July 13-17, is available to...
May 11th, 2009 | News | Read More

New Fresno State honey, Arbosana olive oil for Mother’s Day

It’s olive oil, wine and honey for mom as the Gibson Farm Market at California State University, Fresno releases two new vintages of its popular extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) and brings back the long-awaited Fresno State farm-fresh honey. Both are packaged in a Mother’s Day special. Two...
May 8th, 2009 | News | Read More