The Farm Market’s ‘Give-A-Gobbler’ drive helped bring in 112 turkeys to be distributed equally between the Community Food Bank and the Poverello House.  ASI President Graham Wahlberg and Fresno State President John Welty helped load the turkeys on the delivery trucks just in time for the holidays.

Most California State University, Fresno offices and programs will be closed Dec. 25 through Jan. 2 for Winter Break.

Faculty and staff will observe Christmas, New Year’s Day and three previous state holidays on which the campus remained open. Employees also take two vacation days during the closure.

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Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger visited Fresno State at the site of what hope to be the new University High School spot.  However, the recent budget crunch makes many things uncertain, especially the bonds the University High School would need in order to build their new campus. See his full speech at ABC30 News: http://abclocal.go.com/kfsn/story?section=news/local&id=6563524

Dr. Echeverria, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs for Fresno State was named associate vice chancellor for Academic Affairs of the CSU system. She will start in February at her new position at CSU headquarters in Long Beach. Read the rest of this entry »

The Student Pride club helped donate several bags of cans and non-perishable food items for the Bulldog Pantry food drive! Now there’s something to be proud of!

17 students went Caroling for Cans on Thursday to campus departments. Caroling for Cans was a food drive to benefit the Bulldog Pantry.  They recieved 456 food items and $52.00 in donations!! Way to go carolers!

 This week the ASI Senate voted to also help the Bulldog Pantry by providing $4,500 in funding for the Spring 2009 semester.

United Auto Workers Local 4123 representing the Teaching Associates, Graduate Assistants and Instructional Student Assistants announced its strike on CSU campuses starting today (December 10, 2008) has been postponed pending meetings with the California State University and Senate President Pro Tempore Darrell Steinberg.

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The College Baseball Foundation and partner Mizuno announced Tommy Mendonca and Alan Ahmady have been named to the 2009 Brooks Wallace Player of the Year Watch List.

“We look forward to another great year of college baseball. The College Baseball Foundation continues to expand in many areas and we are excited to acknowledge and award achievements and outstanding character on and off the diamond,” said Raymond Richardson, chairman of Brooks Wallace National Player of the Year Award.

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The `Dogs host Cal State Northridge on Tuesday, December 9 in the Save Mart Center at 7:00 pm. Tickets are on sale now through the Save Mart Center box office, by calling (559) 485-TIXS or online at ticketmaster.com.

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The `Dogs host Cal State Bakersfield on Wednesday, December 10 at 7 p. m. in the Save Mart Center. It’s Working Wednesday and fans can enter to win via their business cards for prizes or free tickets to future games. Tickets are on sale now through the Save Mart Center box office, by calling (559) 485-TIXS or online at ticketmaster.com.

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As the end of the semester nears, we can get caught up in our stress and excitement for a chance to finally sleep in. Before we get too distracted, make sure you note these important dates: 

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Two nights, Tuesday, Dec. 2 and Wednesday, Dec. 10, are Walk Nights and belong to walkers only. On those days, Van Ness Boulevard is closed to vehicles from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

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Finals Cram Jam

Monday through Thursday Mornings

December 15th – 18th

8 A.M. – Free Speech Platform

Free: Coffee, Hot Tea, Hot Chocolate, Scantrons, Pencils, and Fresh Fruit (While Supplies Last)

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California State University , Fresno ’s top faculty, staff and student leaders are inviting the campus community and the public to join the Fresno State Give a Gobbler drive and donate a student-produced turkey to help people who are hungry this holiday season.

With local charities reporting fewer donations and more demand, due to the difficult economy this year, university President John D. Welty, members of his cabinet and Associated Students Inc. President Graham Wahlberg are launching the effort. Donors purchase a Fresno State turkey that will be provided in the donor’s name to Poverello House or the Community Food Bank.

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USU Productions Presents the

Overseas Operation

Keeping Our Troops Entertained For the Holidays

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Interested in helping collect food items for families in need? You can help carol for cans by meeting in USU 316 at 12:45 on Thursday December 11, or drop off cans to one of our 19 locations on campus including the ASI office and Student Activities and Leadership Development office.

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University Theatre’s 

Final Production of the Semester 

Shakespeare’s

Measure for Measure

Directed by Brad Myers

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Loal rapper Fashawn will be performing on campus at the Satellite Student Union on Sunday, December 7 for at the Blues for Blues concert, put on by USU Productions. Fashawn has worked with famous DJs such as Mick Boogie and Terry Urban and is set to release his official debut album this winter.

This past summer, he released a song dedicated to the National Champion Fresno State baseball team, which can be found here (hosted by the Fresno Bee). More information about Fashawn can be found on his MySpace.

Cost is $5 for students, $7 for public, and free with the donation of five canned food items. All food will be donated to the Bulldog Pantry. The show begins at 6 PM.