Archive for September, 2010

New law directs community college transfers to CSU campuses

Gov Schwarzenegger signed into law a bill that next fall will allow students a streamlined, well-defined path for transfer from a community college to California State University, Fresno and the other California State University campuses. The bill, signed Wednesday, Sept. 29, had the support of CSU...

September 30th, 2010 | News | Read More

Peace flags displayed to recognize Gandhi’s birthday

The Peace Garden at California State University, Fresno will display 100 peace flags in honor of Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday and the 20th anniversary of the garden Friday through Sunday, Oct. 1-3. Highlights of the Peace Garden anniversary are a concert and candlelight vigil at 7:30 p.m. Friday and...

September 29th, 2010 | Campus | Read More

CSU and California Faculty Association continue bargaining

The California State University and California Faculty Association continued negotiating over a new contract Sept. 23-24. According to Bill Candella, CSU senior director of collective bargaining, the CSU gave the CFA its full proposals on Article 12- Appointments, Article 15 – Evaluation, Article...

September 28th, 2010 | News | Read More

Fresno State will admit qualified applicants for spring 2011

California State University, Fresno will be able to admit about 1,000 new students for spring 2011 classes after the California State University approved admitting qualified applicants in spring 2011 at Fresno State and the other CSU campuses. Bernard Vinovrski, the associate vice president for enrollment...

September 27th, 2010 | Campus | Read More

Federal funds will help equip nursing simulation lab at Fresno State

The Department of Nursing at California State University, Fresno will use $174,356 received from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to purchase equipment for a regional nursing skills simulation laboratory opening in spring 2011. The new facility will provide clinical training for students from...

September 27th, 2010 | News | Read More

Arts and Humanities begins Centennial celebration month

California State University, Fresno’s College of Arts and Humanities begins its Centennial month Thursday, Sept. 30, with a discussion about religious ethical values and continues through October with exhibitions, concerts, readings, lectures and more. The college traces its roots to music classes...

September 24th, 2010 | Campus | Read More

Ag professor Parham wins top FFA honor

Dr. Art Parham has been awarded the highest degree in national FFA (formerly Future Farmers of America) for his dedication to students in California State University, Fresno’s Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology. The Honorary American FFA Degree honors individuals who advance agriculture...

September 24th, 2010 | Academics | Read More

Culture of Peace Week embraces Peace Garden anniversary

Build a Culture of Peace Week at California State University, Fresno begins Saturday, Sept. 25, with a poetry reading and continues through the 20th anniversary of the Peace Garden and its Gandhi memorial on Oct. 2. All events are free and open to the public. The Peace Garden, just north of the Henry...

September 22nd, 2010 | Events | Read More