Our lady bulldogs are facing off with the women of Sacramento State.  The game is going to be on Sunday, September 27^th, at 2p.m.  Admission is free for students so come on out to cheer on our girls!  If you need any more info make sure to check out: http://www.gobulldogs.com/sports/w-soccer/sched/fres-w-soccer-sched.html

On Saturday, September 26^th, the Equestrian Team is hosting a season opener competition vs. New Mexico State.  The event starts at 7a.m. with a $7 breakfast including pancakes, sausage, fruit and coffee (yum!) with the bulldog team.  The competition itself starts at 9a.m. at the Student Horse Center, and the best part is – it is FREE!!!  For any additional information visit: http://www.gobulldogs.com/sports/w-equest/sched/fres-w-equest-sched.html

The Student Health Center, in partnership with the Department of Nursing, invites you to a FLU SHOT CLINIC on Wednesday, September 23, 2009.  The clinic will take place between the hours of 9am-2pm and will be held downstairs in the USU.  The flu vaccine is to protect against the seasonal influenza, NOT against the H1N1 virus, as this vaccine will be available later this fall.  In the past, the Student Health Center has charged $20 for the flu shot but will only be charging a small fee of $10 this year.  Vaccinations are limited.  Do your part to stay protected this flu season.          

Fresno State is one of three universities in the country to pilot an exciting new mobile marketing project in cooperation with Harris Connect.

 The Fresno State Alumni Association is leading the project called Fresno State Mobile. Fresno State Mobile offers students, alumni, faculty/staff and friends the opportunity to receive text message alerts about campus news, events and athletics. Additionally, iPhone and Blackberry users can download a mobile application that delivers current information right to their device at any time.

The Fresno State Mobile application features:

·         Athletics news, schedules, scores and ticket information

·         Campus headlines from FresnoStateNews.com and the Collegian

·         Student, alumni and arts calendars to stay up-to-date on campus events. A science calendar is soon to be added

·         Special promotions from either the Kennel Bookstore, the Bulldog Shop or the Gibson Farm Market

·         A campus map

Go to http://form.acumob.com/fresno to opt-in to Fresno State Mobile and to download the mobile application today.

Students can now text the Reference Desk to answer your questions.  As long as the library is open, you can text your question to 559-492-8398.  The desk assistant will respond to your question as soon possible.  If you text your question in after hours, it will be responded to the next business day.  For more in-depth questions, you can contact the library by phone, E-mail, IM or in person.  Check out: http://www.csufresno.edu/library/spotlight/item.php?spotlight=34 for more information.

Jamie Foxx is currently performing his Blame It tour all over the United States.  On Sunday, October 4^th Jamie is coming to the Saroyan Theater in downtown Fresno to make you fall out of your seat laughing.  The show is starting at 7p.m. and tickets are starting at $47 so make sure to get yours soon.  If you want more info on the event you can always visit: http://www.fresnoconventioncenter.com/venues/EventDetail.asp?EventNo=6614.

This fabulous country group is coming to the Central Valley next month to put on a fabulous show.  If any of you have seen their show before, you know that it is worth seeing again.  The group will be at the Savemart Center on Thursday, October 15^th, with guest performer Darius Rucker at 8p.m.  Tickets start at $47.75 and are still available!  Check out: http://www.savemartcenter.com/index.php?option=com_jcalpro&Itemid=26&extmode=view&extid=254 for more information. 

The Division of Student Affairs will host the third annual SAFARI event on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 on the Student Union Balcony from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m..  The Student Affairs Fair and Resource Information event organizes representatives from 24 different campus programs including financial aid, registration, career services, health and psychological services, student life, student success programs, and many more.  Please stop by for information, giveaways, prizes, music, food and wild SAFARI fun. Check out: http://www.csufresno.edu/safari/ for more info.

Have a little brother or sister that you love?   A nephew or niece?  Something that looks like fun is the Disney Live Rockin Road Show!  It is Tuesday, September 22^nd at 7pm at the Saroyan Theater in downtown Fresno.  Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Donald are all in town to get the audience singing along and jumping out of their seats bouncing to the beat of the music.

Do you need exposure? Are you looking for a venue?  USU Productions is looking for student groups to perform at Noon in the pit throughout the semester.  Come to the Student Involvement Center - USU 306 and fill out an application and leave a demo.  We are accepting musicians, bands, dance groups, and comedians.  If you have a unique act please come talk to us.  For more information call 278-2741

So by now, we all as students have heard many different lectures from our professors about the different types of furlough days that we have this year.  So many dates to remember!  Furlough days with instruction, without instruction, administrative days, certain buildings being open, certain ones being closed.  So confusing!  I recently found a link to a site that breaks down all of the different dates.  So check it out to make sure you know what to expect: http://www.csufresno.edu/are.

This fall, Phi Delta Theta Fraternity will be coming to campus in search of student-leaders wishing to become the Founding Fathers of Fresno State’s newest fraternity. Becoming a Founding Father is an amazing opportunity for one to develop personal and professional skills that will last a lifetime while leaving a legacy on campus for generations of men to follow. To assist in identifying potential Founding Fathers, Phi Delta Theta will be offering $1000 in scholarships to all non-Greek men on campus.

However, membership in Phi Delta Theta is not a requirement for receiving a scholarship. Phi Delta Theta will be hosting an informational session for those interested in applying for the scholarship as well as those interested in learning more about becoming a Founding Father this Sunday September 13th at 7:00 PM un USU311.  For additional information, please visit www.areyoualeader.com.

The Central California Blood Center and the Richter Center is pairing together to give you the chance to help save a life!  There will be a blood drive on Wednesday and Thursday, September 16^th and 17^th from 10am – 4pm.  There will be 6 different donation locations on campus.

All donors will receive savings coupons from Colorado Grill, the Kennel Bookstore and the Student Rec Center.  Please make sure to eat a good meal and drink plenty of fluids four hours prior to donation.   Also, be sure to bring a photo ID and your social security number in order to register.  For more information please call the Central California Blood Center at 224-2900.

Want to follow the Fresno State Bulldogs football team to Honolulu to watch them in action against the Hawaii Warriors? If you are 18 years or older you can enter.  You must apply by September 15^th at http://www.gobulldogs.com/supercuts/.  The winning trip includes air fair, 2 night hotel stay and tickets to the October 10^th game.  Hurry up and apply for your chance to win!

The Fresno State women’s soccer team is going to be fighting for the Valley Cup on Sunday, September 13th, at 6pm.  Our Bulldog ladies will be meeting the Cal State Bakersfield team on the field to rough it out.  The great thing for you and me is that tickets are FREE for students!  For more information check out www.gobulldogs.com.

If you are going to the see our Bulldog men play on September 18^th make sure you wear white!  This game is going to be covered by ESPN2 and we want to have an amazing sea of white supporting Fresno State on national television.  We will be battling it out with the defending WAC champions, Boise State.  After the shut out last week, you are definitely not going to want to miss this game!!  You can pick up your tickets at the Bulldog Ticket Office or purchase them online at www.gobulldogs.com.