Archive for October, 2011

Fresno State professor’s book on birth of feminist art unveiled in SF

Fresno State professor’s book on birth of feminist art unveiled in SF
A book edited by Fresno State history professor Dr. Jill Fields that details the Fresno State origins and overall impact of feminist art is getting statewide exposure with its launch in San Francisco and two book signings later in Los Angeles. “Entering the Picture: Judy Chicago, the Fresno Feminist...
October 28th, 2011 | News | Read More

Celebrate Halloween with ‘Jazz-O-Ween’ Oct. 31

Celebrate Halloween with ‘Jazz-O-Ween’ Oct. 31
When all the trick-or-treaters are gone and the porch light is finally turned off, Fresno State’s acclaimed Jazz Band “A” offers one last treat with its annual ”Jazz-O-Ween” concert at 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31. The best part? Come in costume, just like the student musicians will when they present...
October 27th, 2011 | Events | Read More

Academic task force offers ideas to address reduced state funding

Academic task force offers ideas to address reduced state funding
A task force of faculty and academic administrators formed to develop approaches to address the reduction in state funding that has affected Fresno State’s Division of Academic Affairs has offered recommendations that will be considered over the next several months. Because of the state funding reduction,...
October 27th, 2011 | Academics | Read More

Pumpkins as Jack-o-lantern art

Pumpkins as Jack-o-lantern art
Fresno State added pumpkin carving to its curriculum briefly so folks would have a chance to learn how to transfer the perfect stencil or freehand drawing onto the harvest season’s squash of choice to get ready for Halloween. The tradition of putting lights — originally lumps of burning...
October 26th, 2011 | News | Read More

Fresno State Invitational Choral Festival winners announced

Fresno State Invitational Choral Festival winners announced
Six San Joaquin Valley high school choirs earned an invitation to the Command Performance session of the 2012 Fresno-State Invitational Choral Festival following competition at this year’s festival, which concluded Friday, Oct. 21. The invitees are Porterville Madrigals — Aaron Snell, conductor Clovis...
October 24th, 2011 | Campus | Read More

High-speed rail is focus of town hall meeting Oct. 27

High-speed rail is focus of town hall meeting Oct. 27
Opposing forces in the contentious California high-speed rail debate will face off at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct.27, at Fresno State. Elizabeth Alexis with Californians Advocating Responsible Rail Design and Daniel Krause of Californians for High Speed Rail will join former Assemblymember Mike Villines for...
October 24th, 2011 | Events | Read More

Fresno State Goodwill Donate Movement gets flashy kickoff

Fresno State Goodwill Donate Movement gets flashy kickoff
Fresno State students kicked off the campus Donate Movement initiative for the weeklong Goodwill Industries® clothing drive with a rally Monday, Oct. 24, in the Free Speech Area that featured students and members of the Break the Barriers group The drive is a service learning class project for students...
October 24th, 2011 | Campus | Read More

MyFresnoState portal update

MyFresnoState portal update
Faculty, staff and students will be unable to access certain areas within MyFresnoState through 7 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, while a system upgrade is in progress. When you click on one of the PeopleSoft functions affected by the upgrade, an Oracle login screen (see photo at right) will appear. Affected...
October 24th, 2011 | Campus | Read More
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