The last day to add a new class without permission is Friday, September 4^th.  Starting on the 8^th and continuing through the 21^st, all classes added will require a permission number from the professor.  The 21^st is also the last do to drop a class without having to fill out a drop form for a serious and compelling reason.

Registration/Tuition fee payment deadline for those of you participating in Late Registration (August 24 – September 4) is Friday, September 4^th.  If you do not pay by this day then you will be placed on hold and no further activity will be allowed and cancelled if they are not paid by Sept 21^st.  No one wants that, so make sure you do what you are told!

Those participating in Registration by Permission (September 8 – September 21) have a deadline of the 21^st before they will be cancelled for failing to pay their fees. 

That is right – you guessed – AC/DC is coming to Fresno with their Black Ice Tour.  The show is at the Save Mart Center on Friday, September 4^th, at 7:30p.m.  Check out www.savemartcenter.com or www.ticketmaster.com for tickets and more info. 

Not anymore!  The Dave Matthews Band is coming to the Save Mart Center this Sunday, August 30^th, at 7:00p.m.  Tickets are on sale for $65.  If you need more info then visit www.savemartcenter.com.

ASI is putting on a Town Hall Meeting on September 8^th at the Satellite Student Union from 3:00p.m.-5:00p.m. This will be a chance for campus administrators to lay out all the cards about what is going on with all the changes going on around campus.  There will be a chance for students to ask the questions they want to the people who know the answers, so make sure you show up and get your voice heard!

There will be a Community Services Fair with over 70 agencies sharing information about volunteer opportunities all around the community.  The fair is going to be on Wednesday, September 2^nd, from 10:00a.m. – 2:00p.m. in front of the Kennel Bookstore.  Community service is a second nature to some of us, if you have not done it before now is the best time to start a new experience!  If you need more information about the fair and who will be there, contact the Richter Center for Community Engagement and Service-Learning.

USU Productions is giving students a chance to see the movie “Up” for free tomorrow, 8/26/09, at 8p.m.  Enjoy a movie under the stars – it is going to be shown outside in the field next to the tennis courts.  Make sure to bring your friends, a blanket and snacks!  For more information feel free 278-2741.

Make sure you have your butt in a seat at the football stadium on Saturday, 9/5, to see the home opener football game vs. UC Davis.  It is going to be a Football Fiesta so make sure you are ready for some spice!  Check out http://www.gobulldogs.com/sports/m-footbl/sched/fres-m-footbl-sched.html for more information about the upcoming Bulldog Season.  

Make sure to be at the Fresno State Women’s Soccer opener game versus Oregon on Sunday, August 30^th, at 12pm.  Go cheer on our ladies to victory!  Check out

http://www.gobulldogs.com/sports/w-soccer/sched/fres-w-soccer-sched.html for the schedule of upcoming soccer games.

Check out the Fresno State Invitational Volleyball Tournament this weekend!  There will be multiple teams playing on Friday, 28^th, and Saturday, 29^th.  Make sure you check out

http://www.gobulldogs.com/sports/w-volley/sched/fres-w-volley-sched.html to get the detailed schedule.

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Football camp starts this week!  It is going on now through August 22^nd.  What is even better news, is the fact that you can check them out as you gear up for football season.  Their practices are open to the public through the scrimmage game on August 15^th.  Remember before you go that no video cameras or cell phones with video capability are allowed in the stadium, we don’t want the competition to learn our secret recipe for kicking their butts!

I just found out on www.gobulldogs.com, that there are Football Mini Game Plans available.  How cool is that?!?!  There are different 2 or 3 game plans that vary in price based on the location of you seat.  The prices range from $89 - $150.

Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) has 5 open positions for the school year and we want YOU to help fill them!! 

We are looking for 1 Athletic Senator, 1 Elections Commissioner and 3 people for Student Court.  To find out more information about these positions and fill out an application, please call the office at 278-2656 or visit the Web site: http://www.asi.csufresno.edu/home.html

Then join the Welcome and Guidance (WAG) Pack here at Fresno state!!  The WAG pack is students who are committed to help with campus events, welcome students, offer guidance, give valuable information and direction to students as we begin a new semester.  They are looking for energetic volunteers to join their team!  You can find them at Fresno State Welcome Events to ask questions, or you can get more info at: http://www.csufresno.edu/studentactivities/

Bob Dylan is not my cup of tea, but he may be yours!  Bob Dylan and his band, John Mellencamp and Willie Nelson are coming to Fresno!  On Friday, August 14^th, these “oldies but goodies” will be performing at Chuckchansi Park in downtown Fresno at 5:30.  If you want more info about this show or want to purchase tickets, visit http://www.ticketmaster.com/Bob-Dylan-tickets/artist/734972 and click on Chuckchansi Park. 

It’s true!!!!  It’s Vans Warped Tour time again!  Wednesday, August 19^th, at noon is when the festivities start!  Tickets are $33.25 in advance or $35 the day of the show.  To check out a complete list of the bands and get more info visit www.warpedtour.com or www.savemartcenter.com.

With all the crazy budget stuff going on, there is bound to be some confusion regarding financial aid.  If you want to get the details about financial aid disbursement, Cal Grants and the fee increase, check out the info below:

Welcome to Fresno State!  All new international students must attend the New International Student Orientation.  Students need to check in between August 12^th and August 18^th.  The orientation will take place on Wednesday, August 19^th and Thursday, August 20^th.  If you want any more info, please contact the International Students Services and Programs (ISSP) office at 278-2782, or visit their office in the Joyal Administration Building (Room 211).