Tag: Fresno State
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Serving and celebrating Latino students, culture

Serving and celebrating Latino students, culture Students, staff and faculty gathered in the Satellite Student Union to kickoff Hispanic Heritage Month at La Bienvenida, an annual event celebrating Latino culture and community with food, music, an inspirational keynote address, a dance performance and a resource fair. La Bienvenida is a campus tradition that began in…
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Midterm season tips for freshmen

Midterm season tips for freshmen You’ve made it halfway through your first semester at Fresno State! As you prepare for a wave of exams and important deadlines, it’s important to remember there are resources available on campus to support your academic and personal success: “It’s important to take care of yourself during this busy time…
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The two-decade legacy of Dr. Carolyn Coon: A trailblazer for student success

The two-decade legacy of Dr. Carolyn Coon: A trailblazer for student success In December of 2022, hundreds of people gathered at the Resnick Student Union to celebrate the approaching retirement of Dr. Carolyn Coon, who was serving as both the dean of students and interim vice president of the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment…
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August High Five Recap

August High Five Recap Congratulations to the following DOSAEM staff members on receiving High Fives in the month of August! AMANDA ANDALON, Services for Students with Disabilities: Amanda always goes above and beyond with her creativity. Her first year at SSD does not go unnoticed as she is a quick learner, a team player and…
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July High Five Recap

July High Five Recap Congratulations to the following DOSAEM staff members on receiving High Fives in the month of July! AMANDA ANDALON, Services for Students with Disabilities: Amanda always puts in an effort to bring joy and life to our office through her fun contributions to staff meetings, decorations around the office, activities for us…
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2023 – 2024 Professional Growth Leadership Academy Cohort: What They’re Saying

2023 – 2024 Professional Growth Leadership Academy Cohort: What They’re Saying Our Professional Growth Leadership Academy Cohort was asked to share their key takeaways and learning points from their three-day workshop with leadership coaches Dr. Barbara Holmes, Dr. DeJuanna Parker and Dr. Courtney Holmes. Below are select excerpts from their responses. MICHAEL BALLIN: I found…
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Meet the Inaugural Professional Growth Leadership Academy Cohort

Meet the Inaugural Professional Growth Leadership Academy Cohort AMBER ESQUIVEL is an outreach counselor for the Native American Initiative under the department of outreach and special programs at Fresno State. She comes from the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians and is a product of the Central Valley. She graduated from Fresno State as a…
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Staff members in Student Affairs and Enrollment Management recognized for commitment to student success

Staff members in Student Affairs and Enrollment Management recognized for commitment to student success The Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management (DOSAEM) hosted its inaugural Staff Recognition Awards ceremony on June 28. Awards were presented to the following staff members in recognition of their dedication and exceptional work across the division. Additionally, two awards…
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Interior design students transform Fresno State Clothing Closet

Interior design students transform fresno State Clothing Closet The Career Development Center recently partnered with Fresno State’s interior design program to host a competition in which teams of students created design proposals that transform the Clothing Closet into an elevated space that mirrors clothing retail establishments. Founded in 2016, the Clothing Closet offers students professional…
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2023 Graduate Dean’s Medalist Recipient and Nominees

2023 Graduate Dean’s Medalist Recipient and Nominees Dean’s Medalist Recipient Sade D. D. Johnson Sade has earned a master’s degree in higher education administration and leadership (HEAL), with an emphasis in student parents and Black excellence. She is the first in her family to earn a master’s. Her graduate thesis was autoethnographic, exploring her experience…
