FYI

FFS building closure
The Family Food Science building will be closed from 10 p.m. Thursday Feb. 3, until 6 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8 for abatement in the building associated with the TII project. more

FIPSE grants cancelled
The Chronicle of Higher Education recently reported that the U. S. Department of Education has cancelled its 2004 Funds to Improve Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) grant competition. Fresno State has received numerous FIPSE awards in the past, because faculty and staff had submitted seven proposals totaling over $1.5 million. 

On-campus beds in summer
Faculty, staff, students, and administrators who would like information about summer group overnight accommodations can contact University Courtyard, Fresno State's on-campus living, for information about availability and pricing. more

Interfaith Scholar Weekend
The Interfaith Scholar Weekend 2005 will be held Feb. 11-13 at Temple Beth Israel and College Community Congregational Church. Dr. Amy-Jill Levine of The Divinity School, Vanderbilt University, will be the guest speaker. The Department of Philosophy is among the co-sponsors. See Fresno Bee story. more

Poetry Jams start Feb. 2
“Spring Into Words,” a free poetry jam, will take place on the first Wednesday of every month at the Fresno State Coffeehouse/Pub beginning at 7 p.m. on Feb. 2. more

Services to the Community Expo
The Services to the Community Expo will be held Thursday, Feb. 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Satellite Student Union. more

Valentine’s Day flowers
Valentine flowers can be picked up at the Farm Market or the Floral Lab
starting Thursday, Feb. 10 through Monday, Feb. 14. more

Richter Awards
It's that time of year when you have an opportunity to apply, or nominate a deserving colleague, for the Jan and Bud Richter Awards of Excellence in Education, which are presented to three people as follows: a professor in the Kremen School of Education, a staff member in the Kremen School of Education and a professor outside of the Kremen School who prepares teachers in Liberal Studies. more

Craig job fair
Career Services is co-sponsoring the Craig School of Business Job Fair on Wednesday, March 9, in the Satellite Student Union from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Employers from business-related organizations will be available to discuss career information and paid internship opportunities. more

Free diversity workshops
Two “Welcoming Diversity Workshops” are scheduled this spring. The first is Friday, Feb. 25, in the University Business Center. The second workshop is scheduled Saturday, April 2, in the Renaissance Room. Both workshops are scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. more

Diversity conference
The Central Valley Cultural Heritage Institute’s first regional diversity conference is scheduled Oct. 8-11, 2005. The planning committee is inviting campus and community members to join them in ongoing planning for this event. more

Ergonomic tips
The Office of Environmental Health and Safety / Risk Management offers the following tips on ergonomics in the office. Ergonomics is the science of fitting work or workplaces to the human body, to help avoid injury or illness while performing work duties. Most people do not realize they can do some simple checks on their own to make themselves more comfortable to help prevent a work injury or illness. more

Waiver of fees
Employees taking Job-Related Courses (JR) under the Faculty/Staff Waiver of Fees must submit the Admissions Data Form to Admissions by the Feb. 1, 2005 deadline. Admission Data Forms can be obtained at the receptionist desk in Employment and Benefit Services, Joyal Administration Building, Room. 164, or on-line. more

New grants received
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs announced 11 new grant awards received Jan. 5-17 totaling $890,549. more

Great Valley Center cancels program
The Great Valley Center in Modesto will discontinue its LEGACI grant program due to a 50 percent reduction in funding from $6 million in 2004 to $3 million for 2005. The LEGACI grant program has awarded over $5 million since 1999 to nonprofit agencies in the Central Valley, including Fresno State. more

Appliance donations
The Kids Invent! after-school programs are seeking donations of old appliances from around the house (e.g. telephones, VCRs, radios, toaster ovens, etc.). If you have any old appliances to donate to please contact the Lyles Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at 294-2045. more

Mileage reimbursement
The CSU Board of Trustees approved a change to the Policy and Procedures Governing Travel. more

Preview Day 2005
The Office of University Outreach Services is eager to more effectively assist with the management of new student enrollment and, consequently, is sponsoring Preview Day 2005. more

Students with disabilities
Thomas J. Ebert, associate vice president for Academic Personnel, has issued the following reminder to all faculty members, full and part-time, regarding their responsibility to be sensitive to the needs of students with disabilities... more

Computer workshops
The following workshops are available for faculty and staff in February. Please note our labs have been moved to the third floor of the Industrial Technology Building. more

Carl’s Jr. closed
Due to the university’s space needs in planning for the upcoming Library project, University Food Services is no longer operating Carl’s Jr. more

SnowFest 2005
SnowFest will be held Feb. 26 at Sierra Summit. Ski, snowboard or just play in the snow. Last year more than 170 employees, their family and friends enjoyed a beautiful day having fun and winning prizes. Registration forms will be in the campus mail soon. more

Commercial car rentals
New contracts are in place between the State of California and the following seven contracted commercial car rental companies: Advantage Rent A Car, Alamo Rental (US), Inc.,   Avis Rent a Car, Inc. , Budget Rent a Car, Inc., Enterprise Rent a Car, Fox Rent a Car and National Rental (US), Inc. more

Kremen ‘Noted Alumni’
The Noted Alumni Event Selection Committee has announced the recipients of the 2005 Noted Alumni Awards: Peter G. Mehas, Rutherford 'Bud' Gaston, and Walt Buster. more

photo by Don Davis

Life Work Links
Life Work Links presents “Fresno State Falcons Hockey Night” Friday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. in the Save Mart Center. All attendees are eligible to win prizes.  more

Indirect cost recovery
At the midway point of the fiscal year, the Provost's Office commends the following four units for generating an average of over 10 percent in indirect cost recovery from a variety of grants and contracts: The College of Social Sciences (14%), The California Water Institute (14%), The College of Science and Mathematics (13%) and the Office of University Research and Sponsored Programs (11%). more

Forgivable Loan Program
The Forgivable Loan/Doctoral Incentive Program provides financial assistance to graduate students and is designed to increase the pool of individuals who show promise of becoming strong candidates for CSU instructional faculty positions. more

New gift guidelines
Provost Jeri Echeverria and Vice President for University Advancement Peter N. Smits have announced that a new document, “Guidelines on the Administration of Gifts, Sponsored Support, and Other Resources Acquired Through External Relationship,” has been developed. more

Maddy intern deadline
The Maddy Institute is accepting applications for its scholarship intern program for students who are interested in civic engagement. more

V-Day
Last year more than 1,100 communities hosted V-Day benefits around the world raising funds and awareness towards ending violence against women. These highly successful events raised over $4 million through performance of Eve Ensler’s award-winning play, “The Vagina Monologues.” more

IRA funds
Applications for 2005-06 Instructionally Related Activities (IRA) funds are now available. This program is funded by students and provides support for various activities and experiences that enhance our students’ academic experiences. The deadline for 2005-06 applications is March 25. more