Archive for March, 2011

March 29 marks Chavez monument’s 15th year on campus

March 29 marks Chavez monument’s 15th year on campus
When California State University, Fresno, celebrates Cesar E. Chavez Day in the Peace Garden Tuesday, March 29, participants also will observe the 15th anniversary of the monument to the late founder of the United Farm Workers union. University President John D. Welty will deliver remarks recognizing...
March 28th, 2011 | Events | Read More

Japan relief drive continues today–Yoga Charity added

Japan relief drive continues today–Yoga Charity added
Bad weather did not stop the Fresno State Japanese Student Association’s effort to raise funds last week for victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan. The initial effort raised $2,820.45 over five rain-soaked days on campus. Now with sunshine, and yoga, the student club will...
March 28th, 2011 | Events | Read More

Rare samurai weaponry exhibition at Fresno State

Rare samurai weaponry exhibition at Fresno State
“Lethal Beauty: Samurai Weapons and Armor,” the only exhibit of its kind currently touring, will be on view at no charge to the public April 8-June 24 at the Henry Madden Library at California State University, Fresno. Included in the display from the Clark Center for Japanese Art and Culture in...
March 28th, 2011 | Campus | Read More

Anti-gang advocates speak at March 28 forum

Anti-gang advocates speak at March 28 forum
A panel of 10 anti-gang advocates will discuss effective advocacy of gang-prevention during a forum 3-5 p.m. Monday, March 28, at California State University, Fresno. Among panelists will be officers from Fresno’s Multi Agency Gang Enforcement Consortium, members of the city’s gang task force and...
March 25th, 2011 | Events | Read More

Mexican folkloric dance festival is April 2-3

Mexican folkloric dance festival is April 2-3
El Festival de Los Danzantes – a conference of cultural and folkloric dance and workshops plus a concert featuring groups from Fresno, Southern California and México – comes to life April 2-3 at California State University, Fresno. Hundreds of dancers of all ages and ability from throughout California...
March 25th, 2011 | Events | Read More

UFW’s Huerta, Chavez on campus March 29

UFW’s Huerta, Chavez on campus March 29
UFW pioneers Dolores Huerta and Richard Chavez will speak Tuesday, March 29, on campus as part of California State University, Fresno’s celebration of Cesar E. Chavez’s legacy. The Chavez celebration begins Friday, March 25, and concludes with the Chavez state holiday on Thursday, March 31, when...
March 24th, 2011 | Events | Read More

President Welty promotes Fresno READS by reading to youngsters

President Welty promotes Fresno READS by reading to youngsters
President John D. Welty visits Lowell Elementary School (171 N. Poplar Ave.) on Friday, March 25, to read to pupils and help call attention to California State University, Fresno-based Fresno READS and acknowledge a donation by Barnes & Noble of more than 4,000 books. At the event, which begins...
March 24th, 2011 | News | Read More

Japanese-American baseball is library group topic

Japanese-American baseball is library group topic
Kerry Yo Nakagawa, director of the Nisei Baseball Research Project, will discuss the history of Japanese American baseball at a Friends of the Madden Library program April 8. His talk will cover the genesis of baseball in Japan, immigrant teams, baseball behind barbed wire, resettlement after the war...
March 23rd, 2011 | Campus | Read More
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