February grant awards exceed $1.1 million
In February,  the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs announced 11 grant awards totaling $1,123,510. Grants were awarded to the Colleges of Health and Human Services, Social Sciences, Agricultural Sciences and Technology, the Craig School of Business, as well as the McNair Program and Student Affairs.

Erysian promoted to interim director of international programs
Bill Erysian was appointed interim director of International Programs, replacing Lucia Hammar, who was chosen director of the International Student Services and Programs. Erysian continues to serve as director of resource development for the California State University Consortium for International Development, which he founded. A search has begun for Erysian’s replacement at the consortium.

Common Threads luncheon reservations available
Reservations are being accepted for this year’s Common Threads Award luncheon April 7 at the Satellite Student Union, an opportunity to honor five remarkable San Joaquin Valley women in agriculture, and contribute to agricultural and other nonprofit organizations. The honorees are Barbara Chrisman of Visalia, Gay Hooper of Hanford, Milenda Meders of Chowchilla, Sue Safarjian of Kingsburg and Patricia Wickstrom of Hilmar, recognized for their agricultural, philanthropic and community service.  More...

McNair Program accepting applications for 2007
The deadline is April 3 to apply for participation in the McNair Program, a federally funded, 16-month effort to prepare qualified students for graduate study by providing a $2,400 stipend, faculty-guided research, seminars and graduate application assistance. For more information, call 278.2946. Applications available in the Lab School (Room 181) and online. More...

May 5 event benefits Learning Resource Center, Senior Experience
The Learning Resource Center and Senior Experience will benefit from a fundraiser at 6 p.m. May 5 at the Fresno County Sportsmen’s Club sponsored by the division of Student Affairs and the Parents Association. The $40-per-person event has an Old West theme and will include a barbecue dinner, silent auction and a musical performance. Details: 278.4189.

Social psychology scholars will speak at conference April 3
Internationally recognized scholars in social psychology will reflect on their careers at a Fresno State-hosted conference April 3 at the Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite. Among the speakers are Edward Diener, a Fresno State alumnus who teaches at the University of Illinois and Dr. Aroldo Rodrigues, a member of the Fresno State psychology faculty. More...