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Fresno State publishes novel of Renaissance intrigue

Fresno State publishes novel of Renaissance intrigue
New from the Press at California State University, Fresno is a novel about 16th century Venetian intrigues written by Dr. Joseph Satin, a dean emeritus of the College of Arts and Humanities, who now lives in the Bay Area. “Pietro Aretino, The Sentient of Venice” (242 pages; $15) is the first novel...
September 14th, 2011 | News | Read More

Panel to discuss professor’s book about Indian gaming Sept. 14

Panel to discuss professor’s book about Indian gaming Sept. 14
A faculty panel discussion about Indian gaming focusing on a recently published anthology edited by Dr. Kenneth N. Hansen, a political science professor at California State University, Fresno, will be presented 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at the university. The free public event, which includes a...
September 13th, 2011 | News | Read More

Walk-run will benefit student-run Bulldog Pantry food bank

Walk-run will benefit student-run Bulldog Pantry food bank
The inaugural Bulldog Pantry Will Walk for Food fundraiser begins at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at Fresno State’s O’Neill Park, to help the student-run food bank continue providing free groceries to students and families in neighborhoods near the campus. The walk is sponsored by Fresno State...
September 8th, 2011 | News | Read More

Valley economic indicator increases for first time since April

Valley economic indicator increases for first time since April
For the first time since April, the San Joaquin Valley Business Conditions Index increased. The survey of individuals making company purchasing decisions in Fresno, Madera, Kings and Tulare counties continues to point to slow to no growth in the coming months. The index, a leading economic indicator...
September 1st, 2011 | News | Read More

Canola trials yield seed, oil, feed supplement

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

Coach, teacher Phillip Patino receives Chicano Legacy Award

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

Fresno State community service again tops million hours

Fresno State community service again tops million hours
For the second straight year, the community benefitted from more than 1 million hours of service volunteered by California State University, Fresno, students, faculty, staff and administrators. During the 2010-11 academic year, ended June 30, the Fresno State community provided 1,053,481 hours of service. Fresno...
August 16th, 2011 | News | Read More

LA Times focuses on Fresno State ag

LA Times focuses on Fresno State ag
The Los Angeles Times made California State University, Fresno’s popular sweet corn Page 1 news on Friday, Aug. 5, then followed with more about Fresno State’s agricultural programs in Monday, Aug. 8, editions. The Times http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-0805-fresno-sweet-corn-20110805%2C0%2C4448345.story...
August 8th, 2011 | News | Read More