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TII work progresses along Barstow
Avenue
Work on the telecommunication infrastructure has begun outside on the campus with the construction of telecom vaults along Barstow Avenue. more
Painting the fountain red
The Student Alumni Association inaugurated a new Homecoming tradition this year— Painting the campus’ memorial fountain red!
Preserving fossils
 Students and faculty have been working alongside California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) officials for the last two years to ensure that any ancient plants and animals that might be buried in the path of the Highway 180 extensions will be preserved. more
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Fire prevention reminder
A new survey from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has found Americans underestimate their risk of fire. Choosing from a list of disasters, 31 percent of those surveyed said they felt most at risk for tornado, while only 27 percent named fire as the highest risk, followed by hurricane (14 percent), earthquake (9 percent), flood (9 percent) and terrorist attack (5 percent). more
Bulldog Walkway
A new, permanent on-campus tribute to Fresno State alumni, graduates and friends was dedicated on the north side of the Save Mart Center by the Fresno State Alumni Association. Future plans include extending Bulldog Walkway to the Smittcamp Alumni House and throughout the campus. Personalized tiles are priced at $250, $500 and $1,000 each. For more information call 8-2586 or e-mail www.fresnostatealumni.com.
Moldova books project
Fresno State is sending 20,000 lbs of books to a sister institution in Moldova. Moldova is the poorest country in Europe and resources in the country are very limited. The sister university, Balti State ‘A Russo’ University has a library that is gravely insufficient for the needs of its 7,000 students. more
Homecoming tailgate
Bulldogs of all ages enjoyed a Homecoming Tailgate sponsored by the Alumni Association before the Fresno State vs. SMU football game. Highlights included appearances by Timeout and the Fresno State cheerleaders. The 224-member Bulldog Marching Band, under the direction of Dr. Gary Gilroy, also led the crowd in singing the Alma Mater.
Salute to Bulldog Olympians
President Welty, Coaches Margie Wright and Dennis DeLiddo, as well as Timeout led a “Salute to Bulldog Olympians” at the Smittcamp Alumni House. more
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New visiting writer series
Audio
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Jonathan Franzen, winner of the 2001 National Book Award for his novel, “The Corrections,” will give a public reading on Dec. 3 at Fresno State
. Franzen will speak at 7 p.m. in the Alice Peters Auditorium, inside
the Peters Business Building , 5245 N. Backer Ave. more
Inner fascination
Fresno State students, faculty and staff who recently viewed the BODY WORLDS exhibit at the California Science Center in Los Angeles found it “amazing,” “surprising,” and “quite interesting.” more
Fresno State to host Veritas Forum
Scholars from Yale, Duke and Oxford universities will visit Fresno State next February to participate in a national forum featuring public discussions of the relationships between faith, truth and the pursuit of knowledge. more
Top Dog Alumni Awards
The Fresno State Alumni Association presented the 52 nd Annual Top Dog Alumni Awards at the Save Mart Center on Oct. 28. The campus’ most prestigious event honored Fresno State’s Top Dogs including Distinguished Alumnus Sen. Chuck Poochigian [1972], pictured with this wife, Debbie [1974]. more
Golden Grad Society
 Fresno State’s Class of 1954 was recently honored by President John D. Welty and the Fresno State Alumni Association with the Golden Grad Society Reunion. Classmates rekindled fond memories and were awarded Golden Grad Society Medallions.
Grants reported
The University Grants and Research Office received 10 new grant awards received from Nov. 1-12 totaling $745,111. more
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