April 28, 2009

The Division of Graduate Studies at California State University, Fresno will hold the Graduate Research and Creative Activities Symposium Thursday, May 7, from 1- 8 p.m. in the Henry Madden Library.

The symposium will feature a keynote address by “No More Ramen” author Nicholas Aretakis beginning at 1:15 p.m. The advice book is based on interviews with students at colleges and technical schools across the nation. It identifies the biggest concerns and stumbling blocks associated with making the transition from academic life to the workforce.

After the keynote address, poster, oral and creative arts presentations by master’s and doctoral students will begin be held from 2:30-3:30 p.m. and 3:45-4:45 p.m.

A reception will follow the second presentation. The event will conclude with the doctoral student presentations from 5:30-8 p.m.

The symposium is sponsored by the Division of Graduate Studies, Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership at Fresno State, Joint Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership, Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy and the Henry Madden Library.