President

Vice President of Finance

Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology

College of Arts and Humanities

Craig School of Business

College of Health and Human Services

Kremen School of Education and Human Development

Lyles College of Engineering

Science and Mathematics

Social Sciences

Senator At-large (9)

I am attaching the agenda for the April 7 meeting.  We wanted to make sure and have it up before spring break.  Enjoy!

040710.pdf

Here are the revised minutes for the ASI Senate meeting on 3/24/2010.

min-3-24-10.pdf

The polls are set to open at 8 a.m. March 23 and close at noon on March 25. Each Fresno State student eligible to vote, according to bylaws, in the 2010-2011 ASI Elections will receive a unique username and password via e-mail on Monday, March 22.  This login information is necessary in order to access the ballot and cast a vote. The candidates for this year’s elections, in ballot order, are as follows: 

President:                                           

• Cody Madsen
• Alexandra Andreotti
• Cole Rojewski
• Pedro Ramirez

 Vice President of Finance:

• Cesar Sanchez
• Kylie Stone
• Craig Parks
• Kirby Jordan

 Senators

• Arts and Humanities
  • Amy Wilson
  • Natalie Bachicha
• Lyles College of Engineering
  • Mathew Todd
• Health and Human Services
  • Erica Sanchez
• Science and Mathematics
  • Steven Chabolla
  • Lucien Nana
• Social Sciences
  • Patrick Simon

• At Large
  • Worth Freeman
  • Oscar Perez
  • Rodrigo Mendez
  • Alicia Orozco
  • Edgar Guerrero
  • Selena Farnesi
  • Luis Sanchez
  • Alejandro Vidal
  • Anthony Rispoli
  • Paige Laliberte
  • Sarah McConahey
  • Corey McPhetridge
  • Lauren Smoot
  • Hector Cerda
  • Rebekah Arredondo

 The following colleges do not have candidates on the ballot, but will be open to write-in candidates:

• Kremen School of Education and Human Development
• Jordan College of Agriculture Sciences and Technology
• Craig School of Business

On Friday, March 26, at 6:45 p.m. Strickefore:Challenger Series is hitting the Save Mart Center.  The prelims start at 6:45 p.m. with the showtime event starting at 8:45 p.m.  Tickets range in price from $27 - $72.  You can visit www.savemartcenter.com for ticket information and to download the full Fresno Fight Card. 

No, not as in the famous “Dirty Dancing” song. The Time of Your Life is Now according to the multiple world-wide motivational speakers that will be coming to the Saroyan Theatre on Wednesday, March 24, to inspire Fresno.  Please visit, http://www.fresnoconventioncenter.com/index2.asp, for more information.

“Oklahoma” is now playing at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theatre until May 16. This popular musical deals with a long-time rivalry between farmers and cowboys and watches a loves story unfold.  To order tickets or get more info, check out the Web site, http://www.gcplayers.com/rockas.html.

Applications are now being accepted by students for two volunteer opportunities with the Health Promotion & Wellness Services Department here on campus.  Both provide students with experience in a medical/health promotion environment.   

Family PACT Peer Health Educator program.  This two-semester commitment teaches students to educate their peers regarding sexual health.  Students who are selected as Peer Health Educators will receive a 40-hour training in late summer and ongoing continuing education.  They will get to counsel their fellow students in a clinical environment here in our clinic as well as participate in interactive outreach activities.

Wellness Ambassador program.  This one-semester commitment teaches students how to implement health promotion awareness activities on both a small and large-scale.  Wellness Ambassadors will meet weekly as a group and get to put their creativity to work.

Applications can be obtained by contacting Kathy Yarmo at 278.6739 or kyarmo@csufresno.edu.  Visit our website at www.csufresno.edu/health.

The fair will take place Tuesday, April 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the University Dining Hall. This event will feature interactive booth presentations by students and student organizations on topics such as health, nutrition, exercise and wellness. Admission is free. As with past events there will be prize giveaways and stamped proof of attendance forms for students offered extra credit.  If you need more information or if your class, club, department or organization would like to participate we will reserve a booth for you. Please contact Stephanie Annett at 278.6724 or stmorris@csufresno.edu.

Beginning May 24, intersession is hoping to provide students another opportunity to earn up to four units of academic credit. Intersession allows students to accelerate progress to degree completion, focus on a single course, explore a new area of interest, or pursue professional development. Classes are open to both matriculated students and the public.
Registration begins on March 22. For details and a full class listing, visit:    May-June Intersession Classes
Intersession is offered by the Division of Continuing & Global Education, 559.278.0333, www.csufresno.edu/cge

The office of Financial Aid at Fresno State is trying to help students as much as possible.  They have laid out everything you need to know about Financial Aid for the next year depending on your situation.

2009-10:
Students wishing to have special circumstances considered for 2009-10 funding should be advised of the following deadlines:
April 6 - Projected Year Petitions (change in income).  Original deadline was posted as April 1, however this is a furlough day.
April 15 - ‘Budget Adjustment’ (additional expenses not considered in the standard student cost of attendance)

Summer 2010: 
Funding may be available to matriculated students enrolled in a minimum of 6 units of degree applicable courses during the summer.  Program eligibility is contingent upon available funds and remaining eligibility at the end of the 2009-10 financial aid cycle.  Interested students should inquire in the Financial Aid Office after April 6 when Summer Interest Forms will be available.

2010-11:
Document requests are now being posted to the “To Do” list on your Student Center.  Email communications are also being sent.  (New applicants that have not established a Fresno State email account will receive this initial notice in hard copy format but are strongly encouraged to establish that email account now.)

All students are being encouraged to complete their financial aid files by June 30 to insure awarding by the start of the fall 2010 semester.  Documents will be accepted after that date, however we cannot guarantee that funding will be available for the first major disbursement in August.

Financial aid fee deferments will not be assigned to students whose files remain incomplete.

The Division of Continuing and Global Education at California State University, Fresno hosts the Disney Institute on May 4, 2010. 

It doesn’t take any training to recognize that the world’s economy has taken a significant downturn. It does take effective and proven professional development training to guide impacted organizations back to the summit.

A one-day local workshop, the Disney Keys to Excellence program is a rare and affordable opportunity to learn best business practices from Disney insiders.  Organizations from across the nation have learned proven philosophies and implemented effective processes to reap the rewards of improvements in leadership, management, service, and brand loyalty.

IMPORTANT: Please use the Division of Continuing and Global Education promotional code CSUMFH to receive $50 OFF PER GUEST when registering. Additional group discounts are available.

TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER GO TO: www.KeysFresno.com

Help make a difference in a student’s life and volunteer to be a Mentor! Adult mentors are needed for a school-based mentoring program, Encourage Tomorrow, which is held after school from 2:15-4:15pm Tuesday-Thursday on a Fresno Unified elementary school campus. This program helps promote positive developmental outcomes in youth and promotes good behavior as well as mental and physical health.

 Volunteers will meet with their student one day a week for only one hour. This is a long term commitment as volunteers are expected to mentor their student until the end of the school year. Mentors and mentees will engage in activities that are prepared by the program facilitators and designed to empower mentees as well as create a meaningful bond between you and your mentee. This is a great opportunity to make a difference in a child’s life today. For more information please call Encourage Tomorrow at 559.233.2880.

Former Fresno State Bulldog Tom Mendonca has been nominated for the CWS Legends Team by the National Collegiate Association of Athletics and to commemorate the final year in Rosenblatt Stadium, the NCAA is asking fans to help select the CWS Legends Team. Click the link to vote! http://www.ncaa.com/cwslegends/index.html

The Fresno State women’s tennis team, the eight-time defending Western Athletic Champion, will play old WAC foe Southern Methodist on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 1 p.m. in the Wathen Tennis Center on campus.   Admission is free for students with your student ID.

The Fresno State women’s lacrosse team will host three games in Bulldog Stadium over the next weeks as the ‘Dogs welcome Cincinnati (March 23 – 4 p.m.), Stanford (April 2 – 7 p.m.), and Oregon (April 4 - 12 p.m.).  Support your ‘Dogs as they look for the program’s inaugural victory in the fast-paced and exciting game of lacrosse.  Admission is free for students with your student ID.

Support your Fresno State Bulldogs by wearing your gear wherever you may be and join the “Bulldog Born. Bulldog Bred.” Facebook page.  Pledge to support Fresno State Bulldog pride as often as possible.  Become a fan at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fresno-State-Bulldog-Born-Bulldog-Bred/386094231647?ref=mf

For all those interested, here is the agenda for our next ASI Senate meeting.  It will be held on Wednesday, March 24, at 4 p.m. in the Henry Madden Library (room 3212).

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Here are updated minutes from the ASI Senate meeting on 3/10.

min-3-10-10-meeting.pdf

Here is the agenda for the ASI Senate meeting on 4/21.

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Here is the Agenda for the ASI Senate meeting to be held on 5/5

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Here are some new travel forms!

travel-advance-master-072108.xls

travel-claim-master-102908.xls

The Wellness Lounge hours are as follows:

Monday: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Tuesday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Friday: closed

Those who are running for the office of President in the upcoming ASI Elections will be debating questions on the Free Speech Platform today, 3/18, at 1 p.m. 

Join the Fresno State Alumni Association at Grad Fair 2010. Make sure you don’t miss your opportunity to purchase a Grad Pack!

When: March 16 - 11am-7pm, March 17 10am - 2pm
Where: Front of the Kennel Bookstore

A Grad Pack includes

• Admission into an exclusive networking mixer with alumni
• One-year membership in the FSAA
• Discount coupons on grad apparel and accessories at the Kennel Bookstore
• Official “Fresno State Alumni” chrome license plate frame
• Commemorative t-shirt
• Online subscription to the FresnoState Magazine
• E-mail subscription to The Bulldog Byte

ALL THIS FOR A VALUE OF $25