Top Web Sites at Fresno State

Prowling the World Wide Web can be arduous at best. It's always a joy when you find a site that really works. Fresno State boasts some of the best web sites around, and we here at FresnoStateNews.com like to recognize our outstanding sites. Some sites are selected because of their cutting-edge design. Others are chosen because they provide solid content. Others are just flat-out fun. Sometimes you're really lucky and get all three qualities. Here are among the best at Fresno State, with a canine "Paw of Approval" from Timeout, our mascot. -- Editor Proud your Web site is one of the best? Show your pride! Click here
	Mentor Dogs If you haven't already discovered CSU Mentor, you haven't found one of the most powerful resources for CSU students on the Web. There's great info about financial aid, planning for college and online applications. Go to site... Fetch more Top Dog sites...
	Ask Timeout Have a question about Fresno State? Our new virtual advisor "Ask Timeout" has answers to many of the most commonly asked student questions. It's cool...it's smart...and Timeout will keep you from barking up the wrong tree. Go to site >>
	Honorary Dogtorate One of America's most popular Bulldogs loves Fresno State. If you haven't already discovered Zelda (in costume, left) you may need to check your Bulldog credentials. Zelda is featured in four books (Zelda Wisdom, The Zen of Zelda, Zelda Rules on Love, and Zelda’s Survival Guide). From Team Zelda --"Zelda is proof that you CAN go from underdog to top dog. Go Bulldogs! Go California State University, Fresno! We love you." And while, technically, Zelda isn't an official Fresno State Web site, we felt we had to award her an honorary Fresno State "dogtorate." Go to site >>
	Inside Dog If you haven't checked-out Fresno State's new online "Journal," you are missing out on one of the most compete sources for campus events and faculty and student achievement. Go to site
	News Hounds Fresno State's student-run newspaper, "The Collegian," has a brand new Web site. And even though the ink won't rub off on your hands, the staff is making a good run at making the move to Web communication. Go to site
	Going to the Dogs Learn more about by more and more people are "Going to the 'Dogs" and why that's a *good* thing. There's a Web site that has great hints about housing, local attractions, info for parents and much more. It's the gotoFresnoState.com site. While you're there, check out the cool faculty profiles. Go to site
	Dogmatic Art Fresno State's Armenian Studies program maintains a wonderful collection of Armenian art on the Web. The Arts of Armenia, is intended as an in-depth introduction to the artistic culture of one of the oldest nations of the Near East. Go to site
	Dog House The Fresno State Alumni Assn. is now featuring a sophisticated animated tour of the Smittcamp Alumni House. Get a fresh look at the finest alumni house in the CSU system. Go to the alumni site and click on "Interactive Tour"
	Show Dogs This isn't a flashy site, but it is one of the handiest new services available on the main Fresno State site. It's an online telephone directory that can help you find e-mail addresses, phone numbers and more. Best of all...it actually works! Go to Site
	These Dogs Mean Business The Hispanic Business Student Association's Web site provides great info about opportunities at Fresno State's Sid Craig School of Business. The site tracks meetings, provides a comprehensive director of members and other features. Overall, it's a great example of what a good student site can be. Go to Site
	Dogs Running Free Do you know the "hot zones" on campus for wireless computers? Well, this site tells you all the secrets about how your laptop and a little wireless card can give you a fast connection to the Web on the run. [See Site]
	Not Doggerel -- Fresno State's creative writing program is one of the finest in the U.S. Check out this excellent Web site outlining the Master in Fine Arts program in Creative Writing. Learn more about Fresno State's acclaimed faculty whose awards have included the Pulitzer Prize, the Grolier Prize, and the California Book Award. [See Site]
	Sun Dog -- Fresno State grad Chuck Prewitt is Vice President of one of the top weather services on the Web. The Weather Underground, Inc. uses state-of-the-art technology to monitor conditions and forecasts for over 60,000 U.S. and international cities. Chuck has provided Fresno State with premium online weather services. [See Site ]
	Be a Dog -- Fresno State's outreach services have put together a new and wonderfully helpful site that compiles tons of helpful info for new and prospective students. [See Site ]
	Dogs in Space -- Fresno State professors have presented much of their course content on the Web for their students. Want to see one of the finest examples? Check out Professor Steven White's Physical Science 21 class on the Web. Far out! [See Site ]
	Dog Door -- "My Fresno State" is a new Web portal that helps students register, check grades and transcripts and other personally customized info. [See Site ]
	Dogs on the Hunt -- Fresno State offers master's degrees in a great breadth of fields--40 at present, and a joint doctorate. Learn more at this comprehensive and well-maintained Web site.
	Workin' Dogs -- Fresno State's Craig School of Business was the first in the 23-campus California State University system to receive an endowed chair, establish its own named scholarship program and its own honors program. The Craig School's Web site sets a new standard for style and information. [See Site ]
	World Wide Dogs -- Fresno State's Digital Campus courses, some 450 of them, have been widely received by over 13,000 students mostly on campus this semester. The Digital Campus Abroad program is being launched on a pilot basis to Korea and China. Three pilot courses, totally Web-based, have started with over 60 registered students located in Jeonju, Korea and in Chengdu, China.
	*Andrew Gordon, Animator on Monsters Inc. from Pixar, discusses "Principles of Animation"*	Dog Summer -- The CSU Summer Arts Program at Fresno State provides remarkable opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in the CSU. Renowned guest artists teach the classes. For more info and to see the online catalog, visit the Summer Arts Web Site.
	Dog Show -- Fresno State's Associated Students have a hot Web site that provides a wealth of information about how to get involved in campus life. Be sure to check our their slick Shockwave intro!
	Cave Canem* -- This site is supported by the good folks at www.FresnoStateNews.com. Fresno State's Classical Studies Program is attracting national attention. Professors Victor Davis Hanson and Bruce Thornton are frequently cited in the national media. Learn more at the program's site. (*"cave canem" is Latin for "Beware of the Dog.")
	Surfin' Dogs -- Now let's see...you need to track down a gift for Mom and Dad since they DO pay your way at college. What would be better than some "Red Wave" stuff...a Bulldog sweatshirt...or that cute plush Bulldog puppy. Aha! These Bulldog online stores are just the ticket!
	"To err is human; to forgive, canine." -- Timeout -- Some of the world's best writers have chronicled life in the San Joaquin Valley. Fresno State has helped foster many of the finest writers in California. Learn more about our renowned creative writing program at this excellent Web site.
	Dog Scholars -- There are hundreds of scholarships and thousands of options... Scholarships can range from $100 to almost $5,000. Searching for scholarships can be a frustrating process at best. But here at Fresno State we've made all of that alot simpler through our on-line scholarship application process.
	Smart Dog -- Many Fresno State faculty members prepare wonderful Web sites for their students. One of the best is Dr. Frederick Ringwald, Assistant Professor of Physics. See startling new views of the Sun. View exploding stars in photos shot by Professor Ringwald on the Hubble Space Telescope. And see Professor Ringwald at the periscope of a nuclear sub (really!).
	Dogs on the Map -- See Fresno State in a whole new way through the eyes of ArcIMS Geographic Information Systems simulation of the campus. Zoom up on your favorite building. Try to spot your car in the parking lot. Let the simulation identify all of the handicapped parking spaces on campus. It's an incredible interactive demonstration of the capabilities of GIS via the Web. The application works best in MS Internet Explorer. Go directly to map
	Dog Notes -- Fresno State is home to one of the most modern and extensive music facilities in the 23 campus CSU system. The new 65,000 square foot expansion Music Building, combined with an extensive remodeling of the existing facility, ensures students enjoy all the advantages a modern facility enjoys. It's not a glitzy site, but it is highly informative and fun.
	Dogged -- Entrepreneurs from rural parts of Fresno and Clovis can now turn to Fresno State for expertise on starting their own businesses. The University Business Center has established AcceleratorOnline, a Web-based entrepreneurial training program that incorporates coursework developed by faculty from the Craig School of Business.
	Faithful Dogs -- Because of over 100,000 memberships in The Bulldog Foundation since 1950, Fresno State Bulldog dreams have been fulfilled. In the past five decades, $138-million has been raised for athletic facilities, scholarships, recruiting, special projects and operations. Most of this success, unparalleled in collegiate athletics, can be attributed to the support given by Bulldog Foundation volunteer fundraisers and members.
	Dog-eared -- Experience the One-Millionth Volume at Fresno State's Madden Library. This little subweb of FresnoStateNews.com lets you get a detailed look at the book -- the earliest biography of Father Junípero Serra.
	Dog It -- Of course you HAVE to be at every Fresno State Bulldog game. You have to be WEARING RED. Want to wear the latest Bulldog fashions? Need those cute Bulldog Bone Ears? Are you dying to get those foam dog paws? You have to go to the Bulldog Shop.
	Walk the Dog -- It's been a campus tradition for more than 40 years. Learn the essential "Walk" nomenclature at a special Web site by the keeper of "Walk" lore David L. Zellmer from the Department of Chemistry. Walk traditions include discussion of world events, the "Bon Mot Before the Turn," and the ever popular Moment of Silence. The Walk concludes with the Discussion Under the Tree.
	Best of Show Dogs -- Look out David Letterman...here are the "Top Ten Things That Make Fresno State Unique." Fascinating trivia item...the Mayor of Fresno once appeared on the Letterman Show and shared postcard photos of town landmarks like the old water tower. Fascinating trivia item #2, David Letterman has never visited Fresno State or the Oprah Winfrey Show. What's the deal with that?
	Dog Bytes -- It's Fresno State's internet service provider...but it's so much more. Check out the CVIP homepage for local movie listings, stock reports and online chat. It's one of Fresno's most sophisticated sites...and they feature a link to FresnoStateNews.com for campus news...so we like them a lot. CVIP now also offers high-speed DSL connections that are CHEAP.
	Travelin' Dogs -- No, the Eiffel Tower isn't in Fresno (even though we do have a rather attractive and historic Water Tower here). Fresno State does offer a intriguing variety of travel study programs.
	Dog Dollars -- Hey! Here's everything you ever wanted to know about financial aid.
	Dog Pound -- It's the entertainment heart of Central California and the home of the Bulldogs. From the Rolling Stones to Andrea Bocelli, if you can't find it at Fresno State...you may not still be alive.
	Dog House -- GoBulldogs.com is, without a doubt, one of our most popular websites. Click the dog print for the latest about Bulldog sports. Features live broadcasts, detailed stats and much more.
	Hot Dog -- Here's the site for all of the information about student events and services on campus. There's club info, details about fraternities and sororities, plus info about Vintage Days and other big-time campus events.
	Ranch Dog -- Fresno State is the first Division I university west of the Mississippi to establish equestrian as a varsity sport. The team has grown to 108 members. Learn more at the team's Web site. Let's ride!
	Lost Dog -- OK...it's basic, but our online map is one of our most popular web sites. (You'll need a pdf viewer.) Try the zoom feature. It's pretty cool.
	Dogs Online -- Walk through how to develop an effective business plan -- online. This clever site guides you through the entire process.
	Dog Bark -- It's edgy, contemporary and student-run. It's KFSR--Fresno State's radio station. You'll find live webcasts and a history of the station way back to a time when they used something called "LPs."
	Dog Star -- See the wonders of the Universe at Fresno State's Downing Planetarium. Now, exactly where is the "Dog Star?"
	Farm Dog -- Trust us...there's a wrong way to climb off a tractor. Learn more at the CATI site.
	Dogma -- It's not flashy, but the Academic Personnel site compiles tons of valuable "official" information for faculty.
	Dog Food -- Tap into all of the action at the University Student Union site. Go here for details about concerts, student meetings and visiting speakers. Also has info about CAMPUS FOOD SERVICE.

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