Archive for August, 2011

Spring 2012 applications accepted through Sept. 30

California State University, Fresno will continue accepting applications through Sept. 30 for admission of returning students, upper division transfer students, graduate and postbaccalaureate students for the spring 2012 semester. The application originally was Aug. 31, but was extended so students...

August 31st, 2011 | Academics | Read More

CineCulture fall film line-up begins Sept. 2

The fall season of California State University, Fresno’s CineCulture film series kicks off at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, with a screening of the 2004 Golden Globe-winning “Monsieur Ibrahim.” The French film (with English subtitles) will be screened at the Leon S. and Pete P. Peters Educational...

August 30th, 2011 | Events | Read More

New student obesity/wellness program funded by Aetna

Student dietitians at California State University, Fresno are joining the fight to reverse the looming obesity epidemic through a new wellness program called HEAL (for Healthy Eating and Activity for Life). Nutritionists-in-training will reach out to fellow students with healthful eating and lifestyle...

August 26th, 2011 | Campus | Read More

Goodwill recognizes student volunteer efforts [VIDEO]

Volunteer efforts of California State University, Fresno students in collecting donations for Goodwill Industries http://www.goodwill-sjv.org/ were recognized during the opening of the organization’s fifth store in Fresno. At the grand opening Aug. 19 of the Goodwill store and donation center in...

August 26th, 2011 | Academics | Read More

Canola trials yield seed, oil, feed supplement

A comprehensive study involving California State University, Fresno-based researchers, indicates possibilities for new farming methods on the West Side of the San Joaquin Valley, which is challenged by selenium-laden irrigation effluent. The research work began in 2006 with a research partnership among...

August 26th, 2011 | News | Read More

Welty applauded for 20 years as Fresno State president [VIDEO]

California State University, Fresno faculty, staff and administrators and members of the greater Fresno community gathered on Wednesday, Aug. 24, to pay tribute to Dr John D. Welty as he began his 21st year as Fresno State’s seventh president. Several hundred people gathered in the Smittcamp Alumni...

August 26th, 2011 | Campus | Read More

Coach, teacher Phillip Patino receives Chicano Legacy Award

Phillip Patino, a retired coach and teacher who founded a Fresno State program to inspire young Latino males is the 2011 Chicano Alumni Legacy Builder, recognized by the California State University, Fresno Alumni Association Chicano Alumni chapter. He will be recognized during the “Viva Bulldogs Football...

August 26th, 2011 | News | Read More

Children’s books conference draws international crowd

“Peace the World Together with Children’s Books” is the theme of the International Board on Books for Young People regional conference hosted by California State University, Fresno this fall. Co-sponsored by the Arne Nixon Center at Fresno State, IBBY’s 9th United States Regional Conference...

August 25th, 2011 | Events | Read More