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4 • Welcome to Fresno State

6 • Associated Students, Inc.

8 • Pride Points

9 • ASI Funding Opportunities

10 • Student Involvement

12 • Student Housing

17 • Living Large on Little Cash

18 • Legacy of Leadership

20 • Happy 100th Birthday, Fresno State

21 • CSU Summer Arts: Pure Imagination

22 • Academics

24 • Community Introduction

25 • Transportation

26 • K-12 Education

27 • Tourism: Attractions, Lodging &Dining

30 • Business, Industry & Economic Development

32 • Healthcare

33 • Index of Advertisers

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“Since its establishment in 1911 as Fresno Normal School, the

campus has served the central valley. In 1921 The Morning

Republican referred to us as Bulldogs; since then there has been a

committed fan following known as the Red Wave. We continue to

embrace this Bulldog spirit today especially as Fresno State

commemorates its 100 birthday.

Throughout the year, we will be celebrating the memories that

inspire a community and the spirit that has been so contagious.

Please join us as we look back through students’ eyes, the unique

experiences in the classroom and beyond that instilled the lasting

spirit of Fresno State in what we call a Legacy of Leadership.

Campus Compass is published annually during the fall semester by

Associated Students, Inc. at California State University, Fresno. The

opinions expressed in this magazine do not necessarily reflect

official university policy. All inquiries and comments should be sent

to Editor, Campus Compass Magazine, 5280 N. Jackson Ave.,

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ASI is the recognized student bodygovernment at Fresno State.

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ASI members know how to support each other

ASI volunteers worked hard on their first place float forFresno State’s Centennial Homecoming Parade

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Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) strives to make thecampus a better place for current and future students.ASI is the recognized student body governmentorganization at California State University, Fresno.Through ASI, you are able to participate in thegovernance of Fresno State, foster awareness ofstudent opinions on campus issues, assist in theprotection of student rights and take advantage ofprograms and services that meet your needs as students.

ASI representatives are elected during the springsemester of the previous academic year by the studentbody. Elected positions include the President, VicePresident of Finance and 17 Senate positions. Non-elected positions include Student Court and committeeand cabinet appointments, which are confirmed by theSenate. The Executive Vice President is chosen by theirpeers in the Senate.

ExecutivesPresidentExecutive Vice PresidentVice President of FinancePresident’s Cabinet (up to five members)College / School SenatorsJordan College of Agricultural Sciences and TechnologyCollege of Arts and HumanitiesCraig School of BusinessKremen School of EducationLyles College of EngineeringCollege of Health and Human ServicesCollege of Science and MathematicsCollege of Social SciencesSenators At-LargeActivitiesAcademic AffairsAthletic and Recreational AffairsGreek AffairsLegislative AffairsParking and Safety LiaisonResident AffairsStudent Clubs &OrganizationsStudent AffairsASI CommitteesAcademic CommitteeActivities CommitteeFinance CommitteeLegal CommitteeLegislative Committee (Lobby Corps)Personnel CommitteeUniversity- Wide CommitteesASI is responsible for appointing students to over 80committees across campus.Student CourtChief JusticeVice Chief JusticeAssociate Justices (3)ASI StaffAdvisorCoordinatorOffice ManagerSenate SecretaryFinance AssistantBulldog Blog Editor

ASI President, Pedro Ramirez addresses theSenate during the Installation Ceremony.



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This year we extended the ASI Readership Programto include a free E-Bee subscription

for all Fresno State students!

PRIDEP O I N T SASIworks hard to make sure students’ needsare being met. We would like to highlight afew of the programs, services and activitiesfrom 2009-2010.

ASI Laptop Loan Program: Did you knowyou can use a laptop for free from the HenryMadden Library? Thanks to ASI you can!During the 2009-2010 academic year,students checked out laptops almost100,000 times.

ASI Readership Program: ASI providesfree copies of the New York Times and theFresno Bee. Last year we distributed acombined 200,000 copies to the campus,and this year we extended the ASIReadership Program to include a free E-Beesubscription for all Fresno State students!

Bulldog Pride: ASI worked to bring theBulldog Fight Song to the USU bell towerevery Friday and every home football gameday at noon.

Shared Governance: ASI is dedicated to making surethe student voice is considered in the university decision-making process. We recommend students tocampus-wide committees. Last year 75 studentsrepresented 80 campus committees.

Community Service: ASI is encouraged by theuniversity’s challenge of a million service hours! ASI

members contributed about 2,700 hours last yearalone. Philanthropic efforts include ASI’s annualCaroling for Cans, lobby efforts and committeeparticipation.

We Are Worth It: In fall 2009, ASI launched the ‘WeAre Worth It’ campaign in support of higher education.ASI asked fellow students, ‘What is your degree worth?’and a video slideshow was made and sent to state

representatives. More than 500 postcardswith student answers were delivered tostate representatives in Sacramento duringlobby efforts.

Lobby Efforts: ASI fought hard on allfronts in support of higher education. Theyhosted Sen. Denham to introduce hisStudent Protection Act on campus, a billproposal to limit student fees. ASI marchedfor higher education at the state capitalwith an estimated 1,400 fellow studentsfrom the CSU and Community CollegeSystem, as well as lobby staterepresentatives in Sacramento.

Centennial Scholarship Fund: ASImade the first contribution of theCentennial Scholarship Fund in theamount of $25,000. This firstcontribution was the start to what willhopefully grow into a million dollarendowment.

rGrants: ASI granted nearly $15,000 to 12 studentsfor education research projects.

IRA: ASI helped distribute more than $1,300,000 toInstructionally Related Activities.

ASI Sponsored Activities: ASI allocated nearly$60,000 to 90 clubs and organizations for on-campusevents and programming.

Fresno State students told state representativeswhat their degrees were worth.

Students check out a free laptop from theHenry Madden Library.

ASI Executives present a $25,000 check for the Centennial Scholarship Fund.



Associated Students, Inc. is always lookingfor ways give back to students, especiallywhen it comes to funding projects or events.ASI helps students with funding in manyways, two being rGrants and ASI SponsoredActivities. rGrants are educational researchgrants and ASI Sponsored Activities sponsordifferent clubs and organizations for on-campus events. ASI firmly believes in givingback to students, which is why our motto isStudents Serving Students.

rGrantsrGrants are mainly used to fund academicprojects like: laboratory experiments, seniorprojects and other types of projects that arealmost impossible to fund out of your ownpocket. This is why ASI has established asystem where students can apply forfinancial assistance through ASI. This pastyear ASI funded a total of $15,000 forstudents to put towards their academicprojects.

One student received $2,035 for theirrGrant project. This student used this moneyto build a solar panel battery charger withthe hopes of increasing the Fresno Statecommunity’s knowledge of an alternativesolution for energy, the sun.

Applying for an rGrant is fairly easy.Applications are available at the ASIwebsite, as well as the guidelines forobtaining an rGrant. The 2010-2011rGrant deadline is October 7th.

ASI Sponsored ActivitiesAnother way that ASI tries to help students isthrough funding events that clubs andorganizations have on campus. ASIallocates money every year to clubs andorganizations, and as long as your club is anofficial club on campus, then you qualify toreceive money. First, you must submit a

funding application, which is located on ourwebsite at www.asi.csufresno.edu.

For example, ASI sponsored an on-campusstudent organization, PRSSA (PublicRelations Students Society of America), foran on-campus event, PR Unplugged. Theyreceived $100 from ASI, and they wereable to use that money to put on an eventfor students aspiring to take on a professionin the field of public relations.

IRAIRA (Instructionally Related Activity) isanother form of funding that can bebeneficial to students seeking funding foractivities that augment the classroomexperience. Visit the ASI website forapplication and deadline information,www.asi.csufresno.edu.

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in giving backto students,which is whyour motto isStudentsServingStudents.

Got funding questions?Contact the ASI office at

(559) 278-2656 or visit ourwebsite at www.asi.csufresno.edu

Finding Your Way Through Student AffairsThe Division of Student Affairs is made up of more than 20 differentprograms and services to help students as they work towardattaining a degree. Throughout the year, our various offices hostevents to provide information to students on the services that areavailable through Student Affairs. One of these events is our SAFARI(Student Affairs Fair and Resource Information), which is held everyyear on the 3rd week of September from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.on the University Student Union balcony. During October throughApril, students can go on the Virtual SAFARI website(www.csufresno.edu/safari/). If you watch at least 10 short videosabout Student Affairs programs and services, you will be eligible forraffle prizes, such as an iPad, digital camera, gift certificate, etc.Remember—Set your compass for Student Affairs at Fresno State.



STUDENTI N VO LV E M E N TMake the most of your college experience by gettinginvolved. Meet new friends, learn more aboutbecoming a campus leader, develop skills andknowledge by working with others and enrich yourlearning in and out of the classroom. StudentInvolvement offers programs and services that supportstudent success.

Delta Gamma Sororityand Panhellenic CouncilLauren SmootDelta Gamma Sorority andPanhellenic CouncilInvolved since: February2008

What motivated you to getinvolved on campus? I had

recently transferred to Fresno State after my firstsemester of college at San Francisco State and knewno one. I was introduced to some members of DeltaGamma and from there knew it was the perfectopportunity to meet people and get involved. It wasdefinitely the perfect opportunity.

How would you describe Greek Life to studentslooking to get involved? Greek Life is an experiencethat can enhance your personal, professional andeducational skills. Being a "Greek" is nothing like in themovies. You gain insight to professional meetingbehavior, leadership skills, networking opportunities,continued community service, importance ofeducation and friendships. It really is something tolook into!

What have you gained from being involved withGreek Life? Everything I have accomplished at FresnoState all began with getting involved with Greek Life. Ihave gained great networking opportunities, whichhave gotten me involved with numerous otherorganizations on campus and with on-campus jobs. Ihave developed communication skills that have helpedme excel in interviews, meeting new people and evenin classroom projects. Mostly, I have gained friendships

stronger than I everimagined and self-worthby being a part oforganizations that makea difference.

What is one piece ofadvice you would give to students who are thinkingabout getting involved? Do as much as you can. Don'thesitate to try new organizations and branch out ofyour comfort zone. If you have the opportunity,become an active member of an organization byholding a position or speaking up to enhance your group!

USU ProductionsDana Elkins2010-2011 Director ofUSU ProductionsInvolved since: August 2009

What motivated you to getinvolved on campus? Iwanted to feel like I was a part

of this campus. After two years, I had finally declaredmy major and wanted to get out into the campuscommunity and find a different way to interact with thestudents and meet new people. I heard about USUProductions and felt that they were the perfect groupfor me to join, and it was.

How would you describe USU Productions to studentslooking to get involved?We [USU Productions members]always say that we are “where the fun’s at”—and to acertain extent that is true. USU Productions is thestudent programming board here at Fresno State,which means that we are the organization in charge ofputting on the fun events here on campus. Some ofour more popular events are our movie nights, nooners(local bands perform in the Pit during the lunch hour),homecoming activities, bus trips and comedy nights.

What is one thing you look forward to most aboutbeing part of USU Productions? My favorite part aboutbeing a member of USU Productions is interacting with

the students, and not just those who are a partof the organization. I have met so manystudents in my first year on USU Productions atthe various events we have put on, and I lookforward to meeting more students this year.

What is one piece of advice you would give tostudents who are thinking about getting involved?Really get out there and research your options. Thereare so many ways to get involved here at campus;don’t be afraid to get involved. And most importantly,whatever group you get involved with, have fun!

WAG PackLeadership CouncilArthur MontejanoTeam Leader, WAG (Welcomeand Guidance) PackInvolved since: April 2010

What motivated you to getinvolved on campus? Being involved and servingothers was something my parents raised me to valueas I grew up, and service is a huge component of thevalues of my fraternity, Delta Sigma Phi. TheLeadership Council's "Emerging Leaders Retreat" firstintroduced me to the WAG Pack, which felt like anatural fit for me—it allowedme to get involved, meetnew people and help others in the process.

How would you describe the WAG Pack to studentslooking to get involved? The WAG stands for"Welcome and Guidance," and, as an organization,that's exactly what we're here to do.We help new studentsget acclimated with campus, help them find classroomsand put on activities, as well as provide other servicesthat make those first few weeks easier. We're also hereto help returning students get reacquainted withcampus and transition into their next semester. Ourgoal is to be that friendly, familiar face that reassuresstudents and makes them feel at home on campus.

What is one thing you look forward to most aboutbeing part of the WAG Pack? Getting the opportunity

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to meet the university's new students and help them feellike a part of the Fresno State family. After attendingthree colleges, I know firsthand that a new college canbe daunting and I welcome the opportunity to make thattransition easier for others. I feel confident that what theWAG Pack has in store for students this semester willreally make them feel like part of a bigger family.

What is one piece of advice you would give to studentswho are thinking about getting involved? From"Tuesdays with Morrie": "Remember what I said aboutfinding a meaningful life? Devote yourself to lovingothers, devote yourself to your community around youand devote yourself to creating something that gives youpurpose and meaning." To get the most out of yourcollege experience, and life, you need to get involved;stop wondering if you have the time: make the time andstop by the Student Involvement Office to find out more!

Associated Students, Inc.Steven ChabollaSenator for the College ofScience and Mathematics, ASIInvolved since: With ASI, June2010; On Campus Fall 2007

What motivated you to getinvolved on campus?

I actually began in the fall of my freshman year. I wantedto make a difference on campus and became an officeron the Council of President's Scholars. Over the nextfew semesters I became an officer in various groups oncampus, including the Recycling Club and ChemistryClub. Both the success and failures I have had leadingthose groups has been a motivation for me to keepgoing. It is fun for me to keep busy with motivatedpeople who have similar interests and even those whodo not, for there is usually hidden an opportunity to grow.

How would you describe ASI to students looking to getinvolved? To be honest, I am not sure, you would haveto ask me after a few weeks of being in office. Right nowI just feel like I would be able to bring something to thetable. Any job of leadership is a job of service. If you feellike you have something to offer, be a leader. Start withsomething you are interested in, whether it is a club orASI; just try something new and give it your best.

What is one thing you look forward to most about beingpart of ASI? I look forward to working in a newdynamic. I have only worked with clubs before and amexcited for how many more new people I will get towork with now.

What is one piece of advice you would give to studentswho are thinking about getting involved? Take a chance.Join a club, be an officer, join ASI, try a lot of things andfind a few you really like and stick with them. It will payoff. You might meet new friends, build your resume andhave a lot of fun.

USU BoardYesenia Z. CarrilloChair for the UniversityStudent Union Board ofDirectorsInvolved since: June 2009

What motivated you to getinvolved on campus? I felt like I wasn't part of the schooland I wasn't having the college experience. I wanted tobe involved to help others and have the opportunity toimpact college life by making sure students’ suggestionsand needs are heard. I wanted to make the best out ofcollege and being at Fresno State. I wanted to be proudof being a Bulldog and make memories and friendships.

How would you describe the USU Board to studentslooking to get involved? The University Student UnionBoard of Directors is a group of student leaders who areresponsible for maintaining and makingrecommendations for the University Student Union andSatellite Student Union. It’s made up of a diverse groupwith different ideas and experiences. It is also a greatway to make good friends with students from differentorganizations and majors, and we also have theopportunity to meet with faculty and staff. It’s also agreat way to build your resume and grow as a personthrough the different responsibilities and experiences.

What have you gained from being involved with theUSU Board? I have learned how our Student Union andSatellite Student Union function and the opportunity tomeet with President Welty, Dr. Oliaro, Dr. Coon, Dr. Hoff,Dr. Reese, as well as the staff from Student Involvementand student leaders from other organizations. I'velearned how to collaborate with other organizations toaccomplish a common goal. I've gained leadership skillsand built friendships, as well as had the opportunity tonetwork with faculty and staff from the university. I havelearned the importance of student leadership andparticipation in student funded facilities and programs.There are a variety of opportunities and events that arehosted for students.

What is one piece of advice you would give to studentswho are thinking about getting involved? I would advisestudents to research organizations and find the one that

most interests and suits them and to make sure they areaware of the time commitment and responsibilitiesassociated with the organizations. Also that the best wayto have a college experience and have Bulldog pride is bygetting involved andmaking sure their priority is academics.

Vintage DaysBlair SmittcampStudent Director

What motivated you to getinvolved on campus? I havealways been passionateabout Fresno State and theorganizations on campus. Itwasn’t until the end of my

junior year when I would get email after email aboutopportunities to be a part of different clubs and orgs oncampus. I first interviewed and became a part of theWAG pack. I guess you could say I was hooked. Iwanted more of Fresno State, I wanted to be moreinvolved.

How would you describe Vintage Days to studentslooking to get involved? Vintage Days is a great event tobe a part of. There are so many different avenues youcan take. I would recommend getting involvedsomehow to every student, but I would push themtowards Vintage Days because we have so many greatoptions.

What is one thing you look forward to most about beingpart of Vintage Days? I'm looking forward to just theevent itself. This year is huge for us as we're the officialBirthday Bash for Fresno State's Centennial. We'remaking this year bigger and better with different eventsand showcases.

What is one piece of advice you would give to studentswho are thinking about getting involved? It's never toolate to get involved. If I had the time, I would have lovedto have started earlier. Do whatever you can to be apart of this school and its great heritage and tradition.Fresno State has so many great things to offer tostudents. My advice would be to take advantage of it,leave your footprint at Fresno State; it will make yourexperience herethat much better.



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By: Elizabeth A. Thomasian • Major: Agricultural Communications, Public Relations • Minor: Mass Communication and Journalism

It’s no secret the economy is in the dumps and hasseemed to take most people’s spending money alongwith it. Students struggle to make ends meet betweenbooks, tuition increases and living expenses. In a socialmedia world where $20 won’t cover a movie date, wewanted to know what clever strategies students wereutilizing to get by. Here’s what they said over Facebook:

Natalie Hamill I ask myself if I reallyneed something before I buy it. Ithelps cut down on frivolous spendingon anything.

Crystal Luera Do not buy yourbooks until after you sit through thefirst day of that class. It may surpriseyou that you might not even need it.Also, always check with friends tosee if they have taken that classbefore to buy or borrow books fromthem.

Becca Barnes Rent your booksfrom Chegg and carpool when yourun errands!

Jason Michael Ferreira I wouldencourage Fresno State students tosave money by taking small steps tohelp cut costs from their daily budget.1) Instead of buying and usingbottled water, buy a reusable water

container at the bookstore (most can be given awayFREE as gifts from event sponsors and/ororganizations). These containers can be filled with icecold, free water all the time and can be carried easily byany student. 2) Pack your lunch from home. Savemoney by using the resources you already haveavailable to you at home and cut down on the highcosts of on- or off-campus food choices. 3) If you live

close to campus, purchase a bike and ride to school. Thiswill keep maintenance costs low on a vehicle and alsoSAVE YOU A TON on rising gas prices. My best adviceto you, as a student, is make wise choices andremember, college is only going to get more expensive,so save up now if you can.

Jill Tebbe One way to save money:buy off-brand foods instead of namebrands!

Nancy Loza Make your lunch andtake it to school with you. Buying yourlunch at school gets really expensive.It’s better to buy stuff to makesandwiches. :) The school also hasmicrowaves that are for the use ofstudents – one is in the USU; theother is on the bottom floor of thebookstore.

Jazzman Shreem Hester Eat outonly once a week. Have a money jarwhere you can drop extra change init to help save money.

Elisa Ferrendelli Every time youdeposit a check, write it down as lessthan you deposited. When you spendthe money, always write down morethan you spent – this way youalways have more in your accountthan what you think.

Keithen Andrews Watching yourpennies is key! Asking yourself what’sa necessity and what’s not will helpyou cut corners. You’re a collegestudent; most of us are paying forschool right now by student loans

either from banks or parents...So it’s not your moneyreally… Saving my receipts and making a budget everyyear has helped me stay... in a good boundary for all myexpenses! Not buying water is also smart, and packing alunch or leftovers, cooking things in bulk that you canfreeze, making coffee instead of getting Starbucks everyday and also living in walking distance to school!

Horacio Lopez-Segura A goodmoney-saving tip is to make a list ofpriorities and decide how muchmoney should go into those differentcategories per month/week/etc.

Then you should make set dates and whatnot forspending the money on those different priorities. If youreally want to be fancy, you can make other sub-groupswithin those priorities and make your budgets there too.

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LEGACYL E A D E R S H I PO F

1943-1944 Student Body President,Virginia Sager

1946-1947 Student Body President,George Zenovich

1949-1950 Student Body President,Warren Kraft

1953-1954 Student Body President,Fred Sommers

1953-1954 Secretary,Pat Sommers

1961-1962 Student Body President,Marvin Baxer

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The first organized student government for Fresno Statewas established in 1921 as the Student Associationwhen the Normal and Junior College combined into astate college, Fresno Teacher’s College. Institutions hadheld elections, but at the beginning of the term inSeptember, 1921, the slate was wiped clean. Thestudents then adopted a constitution and elected Mr.Warren Moody as the first student body president.

The road to the present has wound around the curves oftime. It has seen many milestones in student government,and undoubtedly will see many more. Today, the studentgovernment is called Associated Students, Inc. andfunctions as the official voice of students.

In an effort to reconnect with the people who havebrought our organization this far, ASI asked past leadersto please share their fondest memory or experience,and here’s how they responded:

1936-1937:Mrs. Thyra B. Knapp (Associated Women’sPresident) “I enjoyed my year as President of AWS. Ofcourse, Fresno State was much smaller then and I knewmany of the women students. JimMayer was the StudentBody President that same year and we became goodfriends, a friendship which lasted until his death in 2006.”

1937:Mr. Jack Mulkey (Senator of Athletics) “A trip toHawaii in 1939 with the football team. Football tripsand band trips.”

1944:Mr. Robert Arslanian (Member) “In 1944, therewere 75 males on campus; it was like a club.”

1944-1945:Mrs. Sara Dougherty (Vice President1944 and President 1945) “My entire collegeexperience was both happy and involved. It was duringWWII and the campus had very few men due to the factthat most guys had gone off to war. My husband was inthe U.S. Navy Reserve and was very embarrassed not tohave been called for training right away. He eventuallybecame a Naval Air Corp Pilot. I did my studentteaching at Fresno High and some of my students thenare still my friends some 60 years later. I was richlyblessed by my experiences as a student at Fresno State.My sister, Virginia Sager Jansen, was the first FemalePresident at Fresno State.”

1945:Ms. Pearledna Shropshire (Senator and Chair ofElection Commission) “This was the beginning of meand Joe Shropshire’s romance. Joe went into the 82ndAirborne the day after we graduated and I taught highschool in China Lake (Naval Ordinance Test Station).Three years later we married! We moved to Lindsay, hishometown. He passed away in 1990. I still miss him.Huntington Lake was also a fond memory! FrankThomas, President, visited our campsite! I was HillGooney Queen. When Bill Forbes was president ofAlumni Board of Directors (I served on the Board)before and after the completion of the SmittcampHouse. That was a wonderful experience andassociation.”

1948:Mr. George Zenovich (President) “I think the yearwas 1947 or 1948, disputes with Oklahoma StateUniversity when blacks were prohibited from playingfootball with Oklahoma. Jack Kelly and MaynardMitchell were prohibited from playing forFSC. AS students rebelled and didnot want to play the game, but the administrationordered the FSC team to play or pay a $2,000 fine. Iled the fight.”

1949-1950:Mr. Warren Kraft (President) “Trying tooutwit the PoliSci majors who attended our monthlystudent council meetings to raise a little discord ‘just forthe fun of it.’ Hosting the Pacific Student PresidentsAssociation Convention at the Ahwanee Hotel inYosemite, May 1950 (124 delegates from 57 collegesand universities of the eight western states.) This broughtgood acclaims for FSU!”

1951:Mrs. Norma Kerner (Secretary) “Fresno Statewas a marvelous time, both Arnold Joyal and I startedtogether. He was a dedicated president and we becamefriends. The ASI presented the selection for CampusQueen and that was my great honor.”

1951: Bob Stout (Athletic Commissioner) “I waselected to a student body office my senior year. I spokeat the Golden Grad Ceremony because I was anAssociated Student Body officer and no one else wasavailable. I have always loved Fresno State.”



1952-1953: Mr. Robert E. Coyle (President) “Asidefrom getting a good education, my activities with thestudent body opened my eyes to numerous possibilities,and I really enjoyed working and getting to know morestudents here and at other colleges, as well as theprofessors and administrators at Fresno State.”

1953-1954: Mr. I Fred Sommers (President) “Athletics(baseball and football) and Sigma Alpha Epsilonfraternity.”

1953-1956: Mrs. Dora Jean Glenn Hansen (Member)“Working together to make projects successful.”

1954: Mrs. Patricia Sommers (Secretary) “KappaKappa Gamma sorority and school dances.”

1957-1959: Mr. Norman Winslow (Vice President)“The dedication of the new campus. Gordon ‘Scotty’Winslow, Dean of Student Activity, said to me aftergraduation, ‘You majored in College and got a degree.’That sums up my experience.”

1960-1961: Mr. Brian Bowman (Senator) “Fraternityand Sorority social events, attending athletic events,winter snow carnival, building homecoming paradefloats and sharing good times with other students.”

1961: Mrs. Jane Baxter “In the fall of 1961, PresidentAbboud of the Sudan visited the campus. I met him andserved him tea at an informal reception.”

1960-1962: Justice Marvin R. Baxter (Senator 1960-61, President 1961-62) “I had the privilege to serve asStudent Body President during FSU’s 50th anniversaryyear. There were many events commemorating theanniversary. A highlight was Fresno State’s victory in theMercy Bowl, a benefit football game played againstBowling Green to benefit the survivors and families ofthe Cal Poly team killed or injured by an airplane crash.”

1962: Dr. Peter G. Mehas (Senator of Athletics) “In1962, the State Department of Finance and theChancellor’s office eliminated funds for the FSUbaseball park, which was approved by the CSU Boardof Trustees. Athletic Director Hall Beatty, ASB PresidentJerry Tahajian, the students and I (as Commissionerof Athletics) prevailed and for the funding for the ballpark field.”

1962-1963: Mr. Jerry Tahajian (President) “Studentpresident activities, specifically the fountain dedicationand bulldog abduction.”

1964-1965: Mr. Herm Howerton (President, 1964)“The successful campaign to obtain student approval ofthe student union, including funding while I was SBPresident.”

1964-1965: Heather Peracchi (Women’s President) “AsAWS President, I remember the vote concerning womenwearing pants to class. My how times have changed.”

1967-1968: Mr. Michael Case (President) “Lobbiedlegislature to rename state college as a state university;introduced Senator Robert Kennedy at campus rally,days before assassination; introduced Vice PresidentHubert Humphrey at campus event; dealing with studenttakeover of administrative building.”

1976-1977: Mrs. Paulette Kalebjian (Senator)“Teamwork was one of the best skills learned and thevalue to work in committees. Budget negotiations, asalways!”

1980-1982: Mr. Jeff Newman (Senator) “Initiated andimplemented The University Lecture Series in 1980-82.Advocated for and helped to design the CapstoneRequirement within the General Education Requirementsin 1981-82.”

1981-1982: Mr. David J. Wright (Senator, President ProTempore) “The ‘toga party’ Senate meeting at the endof the year, passing the budget, being chosen PresidentPro Tempore by the AS Senate, meeting my fellowSenators and handing an honorarium check to GoreVidal.”

1981-1983: Mr. George Santiago (Senator 1981,Admin VP 1982-83) “Broke ground on new StudentUnion; supported expansion of Bulldog Stadium; clubfunding and Vintage Days.”

1984-1986: Mr. Jeffery W. Hansen (President) “Duringone of the years I was President, we incorporated theAssociated Student Organizations. We developed aprogram, in cooperation with the Campus PoliceDepartment, to escort female students at night to theircar or other places on campus.”

1984-1987: Mr. Bob Whalen (Admin VP 1984-85,Legislative VP 1985-86, CSSA Chair 1986-87,President 1986-87) “My experience with ASI is all onelong, fond memory. If I had to choose, it would be theend-of-the-year picnic. That was when whateverdivisions existed among the different ASI representativesmelted away and we just acted like regular college kidshaving a good time hanging out with one another.”

1991-1992: Ms. Mary Helen Montero (Senator)“As a Senator, my fondest memory is the impact ofcollaborative council among students and staff toachieve tangible diversified representation via the HenryMadden library multi-cultural art project, Peace Garden,multi-cultural ASB Resolution and the founding of multi-cultural Fraternity and Sorority systems. It was anexciting time that began a movement that was overduefor the many who attended Fresno State prior withoutreal cultural representation.”

1994-1995: Mr. SaKong Cha (Senator of the Schoolof Natural Science) “The passionate debates that wenton during the meetings. Campaigning during elections.Assisting with funding for the Cesar Chavez statue andMartin L. King bust”

2004-2005: Mr. Brent Hansen (Executive VicePresident) “Having the opportunity to work with some ofthe most driven and engaged students on projects andpolicies to help make Fresno State a better place. Also,the summer leadership retreats were always a blast!”

2006-2007: Mr. Jerry Carrillo (Student Court AssociateJustice) “I will always remember how studentorganizations like ASI reached out to the communityand supported efforts to make the Fresno/Cloviscommunity a better place. Kids Day was a greatexample of how college students can come together tosupport Valley Children’s Hospital and help those inneed.”

2006-2008: Mr. Josh McDonald (Senator, Chief ofStaff) “Retreat 2006: The Senate bonded deeply witheach other and with the USU. It’s an experience thatproduced friendships that I continually leaned on andutilized during my time with ASI.”

esident, 19621963 Senator of Athletics,Pete Mehas

1962-1963 Student Body President,Jerry Tahajian

1964-1965 Student Body President,Herm Howerton

1967-1968 Student Body President,Michael Case

2004-2005 Executive Vice President,Brent Hansen

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California State University, Fresno began its year-longCentennial Celebration April 16, 2010, looking backon its first 100 years of growth, accomplishment andexcellence in education. Throughout the upcoming year,we also will be looking ahead to continue our traditionof quality academic programs; outstanding opportunitiesprovided to our students; service to our community; andour transformative impact on our region and state.

We will celebrate the accomplishments of our alumni,staff and faculty, and admire the foresight of ourfounders in creating an institution of higher learning thathas evolved to become a leader in education, research,innovation and service.

Throughout this evolution, the university has establisheditself as an integral part of the region. Fresno State hasprepared thousands of individuals for careers, leadershipand community service, and forged community bondsthat have helped conquer a broad spectrum ofchallenges, led innovative change and encouragepositive thinking as the foundation for accomplishment.

We invite you to join us as we come together as acommunity to celebrate our Centennial and as we lookforward to our second hundred years of success.

September 11, 1911: Founding of Fresno StateNormal School by Charles Laurie McLane1912:Members of the first graduating class are handedtheir diplomas.1916: First separate academic departments werecreated, including agriculture.1913:Groundbreaking for the campus at Van Ness andUniversity Avenues, having moved from its originalcampus at Fresno High School.1921: The Fresno Morning Republican first referred toFresno State as “Bulldogs.”1921: The Fresno State Normal School becomes theFresno Teachers College.1921: Student government is formed.1922: Start of the Collegian Newspaper.1934: Renamed Fresno State College and adopted itsofficial fight song, “Fight Varsity!”1944: Classes in camouflage, radio work andaeronautics were held as part of military training duringWWII.1949: The first graduate degrees in English and ineducation were granted.1946-1947: Farmland was purchased for the college inthe vicinity of Cedar and Shaw Avenues.1948: The student government raised $5,000 to build amemorial honoring the deceased Fresno State studentswho served in World War II.1950: Land for the new campus was officially dedicatedand “operation Big Shift” began.1956: Fresno State formally moved its campus to thepresent location.1961: Fresno State College became a charter institutionof the California State University system.1964: A vote concerning women wearing pants to classtook place. Associated Women’s President HeatherCairris was involved.

1966: The Student Body Government of men and theStudent Body Government of women combined torepresent both men and women. Ernie Kinney becamethe first President of the combined Student BodyGovernment.1968: The University Student Union opens its doors andserves as a hub for student life. Student Governmentmoved its offices from the bookstore to the newUniversity Student Union.1972: Fresno State College becomes California StateUniversity, Fresno.1978: The campus is officially designated as anarboretum and now boasts more than 4,000 trees.1997: Fresno State becomes the first university in theU.S. to have a winery fully licensed to produce, bottleand sell wine.1998: Fresno State’s softball team wins our first NCAAChampionship.2002: In conjunction with several outside sponsors, ASIfunded the Speakers Platform to promote free speecharound the Fresno State campus.2003: The Save Mart Center opens its doors and ishome to our volleyball and basketball teams.2007: Fresno State Educational Leadership Doctoratebecomes the first stand-alone doctoral program in the23-campus CSU system.2009:Opening of the Henry Madden Library, housingmore than 1,000,000 books.2009: The campaign for Fresno State sets $200 millionfundraising goal.2010: ASI made the first contribution to the CentennialScholars Fund in the amount of $25,000. This firstcontribution was the start to what will hopefully growinto a million dollar endowment.

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PURE IMAGINATIONBy Armen D. Bacon, Fresno State Alumnus

CSU Summer Arts alumnidescribe the experienceas ‘life-changing’ and‘transformational.’

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‘Pure imagination’ aptly sums up the California StateUniversity Summer Arts experience through the lens ofany student yearning for something more and willing toembrace the kaleidoscope of human senses, a pre-requisite for this multi-disciplinary array of arts coursesoffered through CSU Summer Arts. This year, theprogram celebrates its 13th year on the Fresno campus.

Master classes are offered in the visual arts, music,dance, theatre, creative writing and new media, andinclude guest artists, public performances and specialevents. Approximately 450 students will be accepted forenrollment, each earning 3 to 6 units of undergraduateor graduate credit. CSU Summer Arts alumni describethe experience as ‘life-changing’ and ‘transformational.’

Since its inception, Summer Arts has successfullyassembled an impressive cast of instructors/guest artistswho devote themselves exclusively to empoweringstudents to live their passion while immersed in summercourses. Each course, regardless of content, culminates ina dazzling public performance venue that showcases thediverse talents and teachings of both students and faculty.

By day, the campus is an intense learning communityencouraging students of all ages to explore andexperiment with their craft. By nightfall, the Valley’s starlitsummer sky becomes an eloquent backdrop forimpromptu gatherings of newfound friends andcolleagues sharing their artistic dreams.

Whether you are in the mood for contemporarypainting, composing music, storytelling throughanimation, performing Shakespeare or writing memoirs,CSU Summer Arts promises to deliver. For moreinformation and a list of course offerings, visit ourwebsite at csusummerarts.org or contact us [email protected].



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College of Arts and HumanitiesThe College of Arts and Humanities provides a diverse student population with thecommunication skills, humanistic values and cultural awareness that form thefoundation of scholarship. The college offers intellectual and artistic programs thatengage students, faculty and the community in collaboration, dialog and discovery.These programs help preserve, illuminate and nourish the arts and humanities for thecampus and for the wider community.

Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and TechnologyJoin the leader! Preparing leaders in agriculture, family and food-related disciplines iswhat the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology is all about. Ourgraduates are prepared to lead the way to ensuring a healthy and sustainableenvironment and lifestyle for future generations. The diverse disciplines in our collegeoffer opportunities for everyone: business (agricultural business, fashionmerchandising), education (agricultural education, industrial technology), industry andmanufacturing (food science, industrial technology, enology), family and child relations(family science, child development), promoting nutrition and health (dietetics,nutrition), working with animals (animal science, pre-vet), working with plants (plantscience, horticulture, viticulture) or working with food (Culinology). It’s all topped offwith a leadership development program, including a leadership and success society.Come check us out!

Craig School of BusinessThe Craig School of Business is dedicated to providing active, engaged learningexperiences. The Internship Program was recognized as the 2009 Program of theYear by the National Society for Experiential Education. Our school was included inthe top 15 schools for both the general management and operations categories in the2010 Princeton Review’s Student Opinion Honors Lists.

Over 100 undergraduate students studied abroad for two weeks this past summer,either in London, England or Sydney, Australia, and nearly 30 graduate studentsstudied a week each in Dijon, France and Brussels, Belgium. The service learningcomponent in the core marketing class continued to provide opportunities for studentsto assist local non-profit organizations. MBA Team Projects provided valuableexpertise to regional businesses.

Kremen School of EducationThe Kremen School of Education and Human Development's mission is therecruitment and development of ethically informed leaders for classroom teaching,education administration, counseling and higher education. This NCATE-accreditedunit fosters the candidate dispositions of collaboration, valuing diversity, critical thinking,ethical judgments, reflection and life-long learning. Our mission is realized through aframework of teaching, scholarship and services that addresses regional, state, nationaland international perspectives.

The Kremen School of Education and Human Development (KSOEHD) prepareshighly competent educators and human development specialists, while providingprofessional support and leadership to the community, promoting applied research andproviding experiences and opportunities that will enable employed professionals toremain current in their fields.

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Lyles College of EngineeringThe mission of the Lyles College of Engineering is to provide high-quality academicprograms in engineering and technology management that support the infrastructureand growth of the central California region. With regional industry partners, theseprograms are linked through cooperative education opportunities, internships, projectsand course assignments.

Academic programs within the college provide support and assistive programs thatenhance student comprehension and learning. Through our Pathways: College ofEngineering Student Services, students can access professional development activities,tutorial services, student clubs and professional societies and campus referrals forassistance and more.

College of Health and Human ServicesThe primary mission of the College of Health and Human Services is to provide aprofessionally-oriented education at the undergraduate level and to provide graduateprograms in specialized disciplines that serve the needs of students and the emergingneeds of residents and health and human service providers in the central Californiaregion.

What does this mean? It means students are provided with nationally accreditedprograms, quality instruction and hands-on learning experiences. It means studentsbenefit from collaborating with faculty engaged in interdisciplinary research andpractice, and who are leaders in their respective disciplines. And it means thatgraduates of the college carry this mission forward and become leaders, making adifference in the lives of residents in the region each and every day.

College of Science and MathematicsThe College of Science and Mathematics (CSM) houses seven departments; Biology,Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Mathematics, Computer Science and Earth andEnvironmental Science. With some 2,200 students enrolled in majors and around100 full-time faculty, the college is one of the three largest on campus.

For students interested in pursuing a career in science, numerous job opportunitiesawait with excellent salaries. The college is research intensive and the majority offaculty have research laboratories involving students in cutting-edge research. Last year,the faculty generated $3.8 million in research funding and collectively published 112scientific papers, many involving students. Increasingly, undergraduate students arebeing encouraged to conduct research since this makes our graduates much morecompetitive in the workforce or in applications for higher degrees.

College of Social SciencesThe College of Social Sciences (COSS) takes great pride in educating and preparingour students for a life of activism and public service. Our faculty studies the humanexperience, including the depth of the past and the breadth of the entire planet, in thestudy of Anthropology, Geography and History.

We study the diversity of human cultures and social experiences through Sociology,Anthropology and Women Studies. We analyze economic and political affairs inglobal perspective in our programs in Economics and Political Science. We addresssome of the most pressing social issues of our times in the Department of Criminology.We offer depth of study in ethnic heritages, with special focus on African American,American Indian, Chicano and Latin America and Asian American Studies.

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CSU-Fresno’s sprawling 388-acre main campus, alongwith its more than 1,000-acre University Farm, is situatedin the northeastern portion of Fresno, bordering the Cityof Clovis. The Fresno-Clovis area is a diverse communityrepresented by an array of nationalities. This diversity givesway to a vibrant community culture that is experiencedthrough a number of exciting festivals and ethnicrestaurants. Both Fresno and Clovis are prosperous citiesoffering all the urban conveniences while maintaining aunique ease of life.

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Affordable and efficient public transportation is available through the Fresno Area Express (FAX),which offers fixed bus routes, specialized senior services and curb-to-curb paratransit service. TheFresno Amtrak Station is served by the San Joaquin line. Additionally, Greyhound operates aterminal in Fresno, and residents located in rural Fresno County take advantage of the FresnoCounty Rural Transit Agency (FCRTA).

Convenient air travel is afforded through the city’s Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FYI). Thecity-owned Fresno Chandler Executive Airport, a general aviation reliever airport, and the privatelyowned Sierra Skypark, a public-use general aviation facility, also serve the area.


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The availability of high-quality educationalopportunities at all levels is important to residents ofthe Fresno-Clovis area.

Primary and secondary students enroll in one of threeoutstanding public school districts in the area,including the Fresno Unified School District, CentralUnified School District (one of California’s fastest-growing public school districts) and Clovis UnifiedSchool District. The districts offer an array of learningoptions, from traditional to advanced courses toalternative education programming, catering to thediverse needs of all students. Supplementing theacademics of each school is an assortment of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, includingband, athletics, special interest clubs and more.

Residents also have the option of private andparochial education. A number of institutions areavailable for students looking to take advantage ofcollege preparatory academics and/or religious-infused learning.

Fresno County Public LibraryA great resource for students can be discovered at theFresno County Public Library, which operates theCentral Resources Library and 34 branches, plus anumber of other specialized service locationsthroughout the area. Books, periodicals, governmentpublications, and video and audio materials make upthe system’s collection, with further resources such asresearch databases, free computer courses, businesstools, career coaching, tutoring, story times and morerounding out the list of services and programs.Additionally, as a member of the San Joaquin ValleyLibrary System, cardholders of the Fresno CountyPublic Library have access to materials across ninecounties.


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museums, the Fresno Metropolitan Museum of Art &Science and various cultural and children’s-focusedmuseums serve all interests.

If recreation is your thing, more than 70 parks andnumerous recreation centers offer ample opportunitiesfor both active and passive recreation. A 90-minutedrive will bring visitors to Kings Canyon, Sequoia andYosemite National parks, which offer an assortment ofoutdoor diversions. And just 20 miles northeast is thegreat Millerton Lake State Recreation Area, a wonderfulplace for water sports, camping and wildlife viewing.


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DiningThe diverse culture pulsing through Fresno lends itself toan eclectic and distinctive menu. There are more than100 places to enjoy a meal. From swanky to casualand from sit-down to on-the-go, this city has it all.

World cuisine is evident everywhere with delights fromArmenia, Japan, France, Thailand and Mexico. A triparound the world via scrumptious dishes is a great way totravel. Ample choices of tasty American fare round out themenu and offer departure on a return flight home.

Voyage to River Park, Fashion Fair or Fig Garden and be captivatedby culinary masterpieces or make the trek to the Tower District. Notonly is it home to numerous theatres and stellar shopping, restaurantsproliferate the area. Begin an expedition to the extensive realm ofdining spread throughout Fresno.



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The City of Fresno is an ideal place to start a business. Easy access viaroadway, air and rail assists in the transfer of goods. The climate is favorable,the available work force is plentiful and the range of possible sites forrelocation or expansion is impressive. Plus, Fresno businesses located withinseveral incentive zones benefit from tax savings. Zones include HUB, ForeignTrade, Local Municipal Restoration, Federal Empowerment and StateEnterprise. Other financing programs are offered to help businesses relocateto Fresno, expand an existing business or build a new one.

Fresno County is fortunate to have the Economic DevelopmentCorporation serving the entire county. The EDC makes it a point to workwith government agencies and private companies and organizations tobroaden and expand businesses opportunities in the county.

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Community Medical Centers stands as the largest hospital system in the San Joaquin Valley,encompassing three acute-care hospitals and several long-term care and outpatient centersthroughout the region. The Fresno-based Community Regional Medical Center is an academic-affiliated hospital offering one of the largest and busiest emergency departments in the state and theregion’s sole Level I Trauma Center and Burn Center. Also part of the system is the Clovis CommunityMedical Center, the only full-service hospital in Clovis, and the highly-rated Fresno Heart & SurgicalHospital.

Saint Agnes Medical Center is another significant healthcare resource in Fresno. Part of Trinity Health—one of the 10 top-ranked health systems in the country as listed in Thomson Reuters’ 100 TopHospitals Health Systems Quality/Efficiency Study—Saint Agnes has earned many accolades overthe years for its excellence in medical practices. The medical center has earned high marks for patientsatisfaction and supplies highly-rated and award-winning programs in the areas of critical care, heartattack, spine surgery and knee and hip replacement.

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