Archive for June, 2011

2011-12 budget slashes funding to CSU by at least $650 million

2011-12 budget slashes funding to CSU by at least $650 million
The 2011-12 budget will reduce state funding to the California State University by at least $650 million and proposes an additional mid-year cut of $100 million if state revenue forecasts are not met. A $650 million cut reduces General Fund support for the 23-campus university system to $2.1 billion...
June 30th, 2011 | News | Read More

CSU meet seeks ways to fix water systems in poorer areas

CSU meet seeks ways to fix water systems in poorer areas
About a hundred engineers, government officials, community advocates and others at a conference sponsored by the California State University’s Water Resources and Policy Initiatives (WRPI) heard the story Tuesday of Enchanted Heights. It is not a fairytale. Enchanted Heights, a community of 446 homes...
June 30th, 2011 | Academics | Read More

July 4 ideas in Fresno State cookbook at Farm Market

July 4 ideas in Fresno State cookbook at Farm Market
With more than 500 recipes, the Fresno State Alumni Association cookbook “Bone Appétit” is on sale at the Gibson Farm Market on campus in time for Fourth of July weekend feasts and to inspire meals the rest of the year, too. The Farm Market is open 7 a.m.-noon on the Monday holiday for last-minute...
June 29th, 2011 | Campus | Read More

CSU chancellor calls budget deal ‘great disappointment’

CSU chancellor calls budget deal ‘great disappointment’
California State University Chancellor Charles Reed was critical of the proposed budget deal struck between Democrats in the state Legislature and Gov. Brown. “This budget is a great disappointment for the California State University,” said Reed.  “It is a shame that the Legislature was unable...
June 28th, 2011 | News | Read More

What’s Happening Weekly – July 5 – 11

What’s Happening Weekly – July 5 – 11
CSU Summer Arts is in full swing and there are tons of talented, world-renowned artists presenting and performing on campus. Be sure to take advantage of these performances because the CSU Summer Arts program will move to California State University, Monterey Bay next year. DOG DAYS new student orientation...
June 26th, 2011 | Events | Read More

CSU Summer Arts debuts with diverse week of performances

CSU Summer Arts debuts with diverse week of performances
The 13th season for CSU Summer Arts at California State University, Fresno begins with an eclectic group of performances reflecting the diversity of the program’s mix of master classes and community performances, headlined by two performances by the Alexander String Quartet. CSU Summer Arts is in...
June 23rd, 2011 | Campus | Read More

Fresno State Advancement Division honored for fundraising

Fresno State Advancement Division honored for fundraising
California State University, Fresno has been recognized with a 2011 Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Educational Fundraising Award. Fresno State’s efforts place the university’s Advancement Division in the top 10% of eligible universities in the Outstanding Performance in...
June 23rd, 2011 | Campus | Read More

Center pivot irrigation set up for demonstration

Center pivot irrigation set up for demonstration
Water use experts from California State University, Fresno and a major irrigation equipment manufacturing company hope that a new system installed on the university farm will attract positive attention from the central San Joaquin Valley’s agricultural industry. The center pivot system, donated by...
June 23rd, 2011 | Campus | Read More