Archive for July, 2011

[VIDEO] Plastering complete at new Aquatics Center pool

Plastering work was completed Wednesday, July 27, on the competition pool – one of three pools – that comprise the new Fresno State Aquatics Center, where the Bulldog swimming and diving team begins 2011-12 competition Oct. 22. About 60 workers using 65 tons of plaster, finished the big pool after...

July 27th, 2011 | Campus | Read More

Community Chorus announces season, sets auditions

The Fresno Community Chorus, directed by California State University, Fresno music professor Dr. Anna Hamre, will perform Brahms’ “Requiem,” Lauridsen’s “Lux Aeterna” and Orff’s “Carmina Burana” in the 2011-112 season. Auditions for new singers in all voice parts will begin Aug. 16...

July 22nd, 2011 | Events | Read More

University Theatre season mixes classic, contemporary

Ticket orders are being accepted by University Theatre at California State University, Fresno for the 2011-12 season, which begins with “Trenchcoat in Common, a blog turned into a play” opening Sept. 30 at the John Wright Theatre in the Speech Arts Building. The 2009 drama by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb...

July 21st, 2011 | Events | Read More

Carousel animals exhibition hours will extend

In an effort to make it easier for families to attend the “Carrousels at Fresno State” exhibition of carousel animals, opening hours will be extended on two weeknights and added on Saturdays. The exhibition of ornate, hand-sculpted animals dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries at the...

July 20th, 2011 | News | Read More

Arne Nixon Center celebrates new collection

Recent donations to the Arne Nixon Center for the Study of Children’s Literature at California State University, Fresno, have created the largest collection of LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/ questioning) themed books for young readers in any U.S. library. Three donations of nearly...

July 20th, 2011 | Campus | Read More

Area Hispanic Youth Institute at Fresno State aims at empowerment

The four-day Central Valley Hispanic Youth Institute began Tuesday, July 19, at California State University, Fresno, kicking off a year-round college empowerment program of the Hispanic College Fund. Tomorrow, the program, which guides Hispanic students to achieve a college education, pursue a professional...

July 19th, 2011 | Academics | Read More

Lt. Gov. Newsom to attend small business forum

California State University, Fresno will host a Small Business Global Access forum on Aug. 1 that will include an appearance by Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom. The event is one of eight sessions sponsored this year by Export-Import Bank of the United States in locations throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The...

July 19th, 2011 | Events | Read More

New franchising course for students and community members

A long-awaited franchising course to help entrepreneurs learn networking strategies that will enhance business success will be offered this fall at California State University, Fresno for students and community members. The Division of Continuing and Global Education, in conjunction with the Lyles Center...

July 18th, 2011 | Academics | Read More