The Richter Center for Community Engagement and Service-Learning can help you out. Did you know you can even get academic credit for getting involved? California State University, Fresno students can enroll in two different courses that will furnish them with an in-depth community service-learning experience. Students can choose where they wish to do their service activities from hundreds of nonprofit agencies and can tailor the experience to fit their schedule and interests. The two courses available to students are Community Service 1 - Community Service-Learning and Community Service 101 - Community Service Internships. These courses are open to all students regardless of major or year in school. Check out more at: http://www.csufresno.edu/cesl/index.shtml

Clubs and Organizations get to make a presence during Welcome Week which takes place the first week of instruction. Have your club sign up by August 1, 2008 to participate. Student organizations on campus are encouraged to participate by having an information table. Involvement and Student Success Day (Wednesday, August 27th), will feature a Student Clubs and Organizations Fair. Sign your club up today at:
http://www.csufresno.edu/studentactivities/events/welcomeweek/index.shtml

You can exchange your gear from another college or university in for an ASI Fresno State t-shirt starting the first week of school. What do you need to do? It’s simple: Bring your old shirts in to the ASI office in USU-316 or USU-317 and you get a brand new one! What happens to the old shirts? If in usable condition, they will be donated to a local clothing charity.

So now you’re a college student, but how are you going to do your work? ASI (your student government) provides free laptops for Fresno State students! You can check one out for up to four (4) hours, all you need is your student I.D. and one other form of identification. Normally you can get the laptops at the Henry Madden Library, but until construction is complete you can check out a laptop at the University Center (right across from the USU and next to The Bucket).

So college work is a little different from high school work, well that’s okay because the Learning Center can help! Previously known as the Learning Resource Center or LRC , the LC provides free tutoring, free study space, free computer labs, and no appointment is necessary! It is located at the Peters Business Annex and is open during the summer 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

As a new student you will find all sorts of free time, so instead of being bored, come to the USU and go bowling or play billiards! Bowling is $1.90 per person per game (with $1 rental fees for shoes) and billiards is $3.90 per hour.

(These rates are for students only, so take advantage of it and bowl at your hearts content!)

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To help celebrate the University Student Union’s 40th Birthday this year, ASI has put together a list of the top 40 - alcohol free - things that you should do in and around campus before graduation.  This isn’t just a recommendation, this is a challenge! If you can prove by picture, receipt, scar, or other form of verification that you have completed at least half (20) of these items since the start of your time at Fresno State and May 8, 2009 you will be entered to win big prizes. http://www.asi.csufresno.edu/Top40.html

PAWS, a student organization, would like to partner you up with an alumni working in your desired field. The concept is simple. You sign up, they pair you with an alumnus who gives you advice and they pick up the bill. Sign up online at www.fresnostatealumni.com or for more information, contact Katie Johnson at 278-4669.

You may need to attend a student loan exit counseling workshop to avoid having a hold placed on your Fresno State records. The workshops will be held April 8, 9, 13 and 14. For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office at 559/278-2182.

Multiple events will be held to honor the numerous contributions of Fresno State’s graduate students. A Research Expo and Reception will be held on Wednesday, April 23 from 4-6 p.m. in the Residence Dining Facility. For more information, contact Marco Diaz at 559/278-2448.

Students who attend, even just one session, of the April 25th Diversity Conference will be entered into a drawing to win 1 of 8 gas cards or a $200 gift certificate. Students who pre-register have an extra chance to win. For complete details and to read more about the topics and the presenters go to http://www.csufresno.edu/cvchi or http://www.myspace.com/diversityconference. To pre-register call 278-6946 or stop by the Cultural Heritage Institute.

The work of students nearing graduation will be on display from April 17 - April 26 in the Conley Gallery. A reception will introduce the exhibit on Thursday, April 17 from 5-8p.m. For more information call (559) 278-2121.

Bring your unwanted electronic waste and large household items to the lot between 7:30a.m. and 3:30p.m. Most items are accepted without cost. For more information about accepted items and fees, visit http://ehs.csufresno.edu/CSUF_Collector.asp.

The conference will run from 9:30a.m. - 4:30p.m. in the SSU and will prepare you for life after Fresno State. Register at the USU or in Career Services in Joyal Room 256 and purchase tickets for $5. For more information, go to www.csufresno.edu/seniors.

Meet with an employer representative from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. for a mock interview at the Smittcamp Alumni House to improve your job interview skills. Call 559-278-2381 for more information.

The CSU Summer Arts program will offer 17 courses this July, on the Fresno State campus and in Florence, Italy. Interested students are encouraged to apply for scholarships that are available through ASI and CSU Summer Arts. For course catalogs and more information, call 559-241-6090 or visit www.csusummerarts.org.

The performance starts at 7:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall and tickets are $5 for students.  For more information, call 559-278-2654 or visit www.csufresno.edu/music.html.

Career Services will hold an interview techniques workshop from 7 – 8 p.m. in USU 309.  For more information, call 559-278-2381 or visit www.fresnostatecareers.com.