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Carousel animals exhibition hours will extend

Carousel animals exhibition hours will extend
In an effort to make it easier for families to attend the “Carrousels at Fresno State” exhibition of carousel animals, opening hours will be extended on two weeknights and added on Saturdays. The exhibition of ornate, hand-sculpted animals dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries at the...
July 20th, 2011 | News | Read More

What’s Happening Weekly July 18-24

What’s Happening Weekly July 18-24
The Henry Madden Library debuted a stunning exhibit of carousel animals from the Freels Collection this weekend. The collection will be on display during normal library hours until Aug. 31 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 13. Whether you’re 6 or 60 years old, you’ll enjoy the beauty of these fantastic works...
July 18th, 2011 | News | Read More

Smart Valley Places kickoff convention is July 21

Smart Valley Places kickoff convention is July 21
The Smart Valley Places kickoff convention will take place July 21 at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in downtown Fresno, beginning a two-year collaboration to produce a regional strategy for sustainable development in the next two decades. Smart Valley Places is a partnership among14 of the...
July 14th, 2011 | News | Read More

CSU Trustee Mehas critical of declining state support

CSU Trustee Mehas critical of declining state support
Dr. Peter G. Mehas, an alumnus of California State University, Fresno, and a trustee of the California State University system, has written an article for The Fresno Bee outlining the impact of diminished state support for California higher education as part of massive budget cuts. Mehas writes: “The...
July 11th, 2011 | News | Read More

Valley economic indicator declines; business confidence tumbles

Valley economic indicator declines; business confidence tumbles
For the ninth time in the past ten months, the San Joaquin Valley Business Conditions Index climbed above growth neutral, but the leading economic indicator for the area declined for the second straight month. The survey, conducted for the Craig School of Business at California State University Fresno...
July 1st, 2011 | News | Read More

2011-12 budget slashes funding to CSU by at least $650 million

2011-12 budget slashes funding to CSU by at least $650 million
The 2011-12 budget will reduce state funding to the California State University by at least $650 million and proposes an additional mid-year cut of $100 million if state revenue forecasts are not met. A $650 million cut reduces General Fund support for the 23-campus university system to $2.1 billion...
June 30th, 2011 | News | Read More

CSU chancellor calls budget deal ‘great disappointment’

CSU chancellor calls budget deal ‘great disappointment’
California State University Chancellor Charles Reed was critical of the proposed budget deal struck between Democrats in the state Legislature and Gov. Brown. “This budget is a great disappointment for the California State University,” said Reed.  “It is a shame that the Legislature was unable...
June 28th, 2011 | News | Read More

Engineering camp helps recruit high school girls

Engineering camp helps recruit high school girls
Two NASA engineers will speak at the Girls Summer Engineering Experience (Girls SEE) at California State University, Fresno, to help high school girls entering Grades 10-12 learn about opportunities in engineering and construction management and education and careers. Stacia Long and Powtawche Williams...
June 14th, 2011 | News | Read More
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