California State University, Fresno has sent courtesy reminders to students that full payment of the recently increased fee must be made by Friday, July 30, to avoid being disenrolled from fall semester classes they’ve scheduled.  “We know that students are far more savvy in planning their schedules in these budgetary times and don’t want to risk losing classes,” said Dr. Paul M. Oliaro, vice president for Student Affairs.   Warning letters were sent to all students with an outstanding fee balance; about one-third of the university’s projected 19,500 fall semester students. Disenrollment will be completed by Aug. 8, opening seats for those on wait lists and students seeking to add to their schedules.  E-mails are sent to wait-listed students who successfully registered in a class. Instruction begins Aug. 23.  Last month, the university sent notices about increases in undergraduate and graduate student class fees adopted June 18 by the California State University Board of Trustees for the 2010-11 academic year. Fulltime undergraduate students will pay $4,879 in campus and state university fees this fall. The CSU system average is $5,097, which remains the lowest among comparable institutions throughout the nation and $3,270 below the comparison average.  More information about the fees and the recent increase is available at:   http://www.fresnostatenews.com/wp-content/uploads/fee-increase-faqs.pdf  Related link:Previous post – Payment deadline is July 30 for mandated CSU class fee increases

What’s IRA? It’s Instructionally Related Activities and each student pays a portion. It can be used for all kinds of instructionally related activities, conferences or projects. Check out the latest, and greatest, version of the IRA guidlines and FAQ’s.

2010-ira-faqs.pdf

See ASI President, Pedro Ramirez’s letter to the CSU Board of Trustees. asi-pres-letter-to-csu-bot-june-2010.pdf

In a few hours the CSU Board of Trustees will be voting on a potential fee increase anywhere from 5%-10% for the fall 2010 semester. This is in addition to the 32% fee increase established in 2009. Students and supporters of higher education, we need to act NOW and advocate for access to an affordable a…nd quality higher education. Please join ASI President, Pedro Ramirez in contacting CSU Trustees, to remind them of their promise of renewed commitment to higher education.

In spirit of students serving students we want you to take pride in your student government and we want to show you that we are an effective organization that works for YOU. Take a look at some of these documents to see just how legit we are.

asi-org-chart-2010.pdf

990-form-2008.pdf

operating-agreement-712007-though-6302012.pdf

2010-2011-asi-signed-budget.pdf

certification-of-amendment-of-articles-of-incorp-of-as-10-29-03.pdf

annual-budget-report-2007-08.pdf

annual-budget-report-2008-09.pdf

990-form-2003.pdf

990-form-2004.pdf

990-form-2005.pdf

990-form-2006.pdf

990-form-2007.pdf

ASI has both Senate and Committee positions available! Fill out this application and turn it in to the ASI office. Wee look forward to having you on the team!  asi-application-2010.pdf 

final-bylaws-and-policies-as-of-february.pdf

Cirque Du Soleil is described as “a dramatic mix of circus arts and street entertainment” that will be sure to amaze you. If you have not seen these high flying performers then make sure to check out this group at the Save Mart Center. You have seven exciting opportunities starting Thursday, May 27 and ending Sunday, May 30. Ticket prices start at $34. Visit: www.savemartcenter.com for more information on start times and various discount ticket rates.

Renowned country artist, Tim McGraw, is playing at the Save Mart Center on Tuesday, May 25 at 7 p.m. McGraw’s “Southern Voice Tour” is accompanied by guest performing groups Lady Antebellum and Love and Theft. Tickets start at $38 and are still available for this fabulous concert. Check out: www.savemartcenter.com for more information.

One of country music’s hottest acts, Carrie Underwood, is coming to town!  She will be performing at the Save Mart Center on Tuesday, May 18, at 7:30 p.m.  She is bringing Craig Morgan with her as an opening act.  Tickets are going for $35, $45, $55 so check out www.savemartcenter.com to get the info!

Comedian George Lopez is bringing is latest tour, Tall, Dark & Chicano, to Fresno on Saturday, May 15. The show will be at Save Mart Center beginning at 8 p.m.  Ticket prices are $45 and $55, so make sure to get your tickets soon!  If you need more information, check out www.savemartcenter.com. 

Hello all!  I am graduating and there is an open position at ASI.  The communications assistant duties include:

1. Responsible for live-streaming bi-monthly ASI Senate meetings and managing video archives.
2. Maintain a basic understanding of ASI operations and attend to student needs.
3. Update the ASI Web site with current information and documents.
4. Assist in the development and distribution of ASI communications materials such as press releases and media advisories.
5. Develop and implement a distribution plan for ASI marketing materials.
6. Continually update ASI social networks including but not limited to Twitter and Facebook.
7. Keep current with emerging technologies and social media avenues to better enhance the communication conduits between ASI and the general student population.
8. Manage the Bulldog Blog by retrieving, writing, and editing content for a campus blog and bi-monthly mass e-mail for all students.
9. Serve as a student representative on Student Communications Committee and attend monthly meetings.
10. Other duties as assigned.

This is a great opportunity with room to gain a TON of experience with a fun organization.  It is a 20hr/wk position and is flexible with school schedules.  We are only taking applicants through the end of the week (Friday, April 23), so make sure to submit your resume to us ASAP!!! 

Send your resume via e-mail to the office manager, Cynthia Dolan, at cdolan@csufresno.edu.

The 6th Annual Tattoo Convention is coming to Fresno May 1 - 2.  It is going to be at the Fresno Convention Center, Exhibit Hall II/III. A TON of artists will be in attendance for piercing, tattoos, music and more.  If this is your type of fun then you definitely don’t want to miss out.  For more information and to order tickets, please visit http://centralvalleytattoo.com/news.html.

Daughtry is in concert live at the Save Mart Center on Monday, April 26, at 7:30  p.m.  Tickets are on sale at www.savemartcenter.com or www.ticketmaster.com.  Ticket prices are $29.50 and $39.50, so make sure to get them soon!  Special guests for the evening include Lifehouse and Cavo.  For more information visit www.daughtryofficial.com. 

Once again, Fresno State is ready to present Vintage Days 2010. This year’s Vintage Days is from April 15-18, and the theme is Hang ‘10. (Schedule of event and times listed below)Vintage Days is a four-day, student-planned celebration which attracts over 50,000 people from Fresno and the surrounding communities to the Fresno State campus. The annual spring event combines numerous social, cultural and recreational activities into a series of coordinated programs over an extended weekend.  Events and activities include: Boomtown Carnival - In a carnival-like atmosphere, campus student organizations sponsor food and game booths for the biggest fund-raiser on campus.Casino Night - An enormously successful Casino Night that happens in the lounge of the University Student Union Thursday April 15.  Several different gaming tables, including Black Jack and Poker, are offered.  In addition, there is a Karaoke competition, great raffle prizes given out all evening, and free refreshments.

Concerts - Vintage Days features live entertainment on one big stage near Boomtown South.  The musical entertainment includes a variety of genres guaranteed to amuse listeners of all ages.
Crafts Faire - The Vintage Days Crafts Faire was selected as one of the 200 Best Shows in the United States by Sunshine Artist magazine readers.  With over 140 craft booths featuring handmade crafts made by the vendor, there is certainly something for everyone to enjoy! The Crafts Faire is scheduled for Friday-Sunday, April 16-18.Kid’s Zone - Vintage Days Kid’s Zone is on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. During the entire weekend, Kid’s Zone provides pony rides, a petting zoo, bounce houses, a giant slide, and free arts & crafts activities for all kids. For more information, visit csufresno.edu/vintagedays

vintage-days-press-release1.doc

This is a power point presentation that our ASI Personnel Committee put together for Student Representatives Orientation.  It covers the basics of what everyone needs to know.  Take a look! 

student_representative_orientation1.ppt

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

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

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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.