As we hit the middle of the semester, things are picking up fast. From upcoming campus events and academic deadlines to club activities and community initiatives, this stretch of the term is full of opportunities to get involved and stay engaged. It’s the perfect time to refocus, reset goals, and take advantage of everything happening around us.
In this edition, we’re highlighting key dates, important reminders, and events you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re looking to connect with others, stay on top of your coursework, or make the most of campus life, this mid-semester update will help you keep your momentum strong and finish the term with confidence.
Follow Associated Students, Incorporated @FresnStateASI for additional information on what ASI is doing in real time.
ASI Offices provide Free Bluebooks and Scantrons all year round to students. Swing by our offices in RSU 303/304. Limit of up to 3 per day.
Wellness Wednesday and The Fresh Fruit Break
Every Wednesday* The Student Health and Counseling Center hosts free activities from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. just outside the Bulldog Testing Center, next to the Fresno State fountain! Enjoy free fresh fruit, giveaways, information to support your health and wellness, and interactive fun!
Date: March 4, 2026
Time: 11 AM to 1 PM
Location: Student Health and Counseling Center
Popcorn with The President
You’re invited to Popcorn with the Presidents, an informal meet-and-greet at the Resnick Student Union on Wednesday, March 4, from 2–3 p.m. Co-hosted by the University President and ASI President Camalah Saleh, this casual event offers students a chance to connect, share ideas and engage in meaningful conversation about campus life.
Stop by, say hello and enjoy complimentary Fresno State popcorn (while supplies last!). We look forward to hearing your perspectives and continuing the conversations that help shape our campus community.
Date: March 4, 2026
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Location: RSU (First Floor)
Commuter Appreciation Week
Good Evening Commuters
Date: Monday March 2, 2026
Time: 6 – 8 PM
Location: RSU South Lawn
Beyond the Sun: Stargazing
Date: Tuesday March, 3, 2026
Time: 5 – 6 PM
Location: Planetarium
Good Morning Commuters
Date: Wednesday March, 4, 2026
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 AM
Location: Maple Mall Roundabout
Art Hop
Date: Thursday March 5, 2026
Time: 5 – 11 PM
Location: Downtown Fresno
Trivia Night
Date: Friday March 6, 2026
Time: 6 – 9 PM
Location: The Bucket
Contact: getinvolved@mail.fresnostate.edu for questions or accomodations.
APIDA ED Talks Series
Join us for ED Talks, a monthly educational series focused on important issues within Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities. Each session will feature important topics such as Asian hate and more—creating a space for honest discussion, reflection, and learning. Guest speakers will include prominent API voices and representatives from campus organizations, offering personal insight and expert perspectives. All are welcome to engage, listen, and grow in this inclusive and respectful environment.
Date: Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
Time: 1 PM to 2 PM
Location: Thomas Building Room 110 (Cross Cultural and Gender Center Conference Room)
Guest Speaker: Dr. Kerry Magro, Autism Consultant on Love on the Spectrum
Services for Students with Disabilities, in partnership with the Student Health and Counseling Center, is excited to welcome award-winning professional speaker, best-selling author, and anti-bullying speaker, Dr. Kerry Magro, for two thought-provoking presentations on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Kerry travels the country sharing his story and encouraging people to define their lives and their dreams in the best way they can. His next destination? Fresno State!
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Resnick Student Union, Room 107
Fresno State Violin Festival
The 2026 Fresno State Violin and Viola Festival will take place from March 6-7, 2026 at the Fresno State School of Music, featuring the world renowned guest artists, violinist Giora Schmidt, and violist, Che-Yen Chen, as well as Cristian Fatu. The festival will include master classes by the guest artists, a violin and viola ensemble, and two wonderful concerts on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Date: Friday, March 6, 2026 & Saturday, March 7, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Fresno State School of Music Concert Hall
Women’s History Month Wellness Giveaway
Let’s not sugarcoat it – life is stressful! To celebrate women’s history month, the Cross Culture and Gender Center will be giving away wellness packages to students to help teach about stress relief and some tools to achieve it.
Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
Time: 11 AM to 2 PM
Location: In Front of the Bucket (Tabling)
***WHILE SUPPLIES LAST
Link: https://bit.ly/apida2526
Real Estate Think Tank
Interested in working in real estate? Curious about real estate investment? Network with real estate professionals and experts in the real estate industry to learn the latest about market conditions.
Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM to 7 PM
Location: University Business Center 194
Sima’s Song | Cineculture Film Screening
Afghanistan in 1972 is a cauldron of opposing political forces. Suraya, part of an influential political family, becomes head of the dominant Communist Party’s women’s organization, believing it is the best hope for equal rights. Her friend Sima is skeptical of all politics and, as a talented musician, is dedicated to her traditional art and its romantic themes. Despite their differences, these two young women remain best friends throughout their university years. When the army starts arresting activists, Suraya helps her friends escape to the mountains and the protection of the mujahideen, but war follows them. Directed by Roya Sadat, the first woman director in post-Taliban Afghanistan, the film is a testament to the courage and loyalty of Afghan women in the face of constant adversity. In Farsi Dari with English subtitles. 98 minutes.
Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Student Recreation Center Peters Education Center Auditorium
Link: https://cineculture.csufresno.edu
One-Day Service Event at Poverello House
During the event, volunteers will assist with meaningful service activities, including serving meals, packing food bags for families, and sorting donations. This is a great opportunity to give back to the community, connect with fellow volunteers, and make a direct, positive impact. Lunch will be provided.
Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Time: 8 AM – 12 PM
Location: Poverello House, located at 412 F St, Fresno, CA 93706
Sign Up Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnzOaHyxmMjRW4JgTTGxH8qHhQ9HN7QoB45fGUbfet6HOryA/viewform
National Ag Week
NATIONAL AG Week is coming SOON!
Are you ready for fun and games? Join in on the National Ag Week Celebration.
Day 1: Activities
Time: 11 AM – 2 PM
Location: East Side of Ag Science Building
Day 2: Activities
Time: 11 AM – 2 PM
Location: East Side of Ag Science Building
Day 3: Activities
Time: 11 AM – 2 PM
Location: East Side of Ag Science Building
Day 4: Activities
Mechanical Bull* | Dutch Bros Truck | Club Fair| and MORE
Time: 11 AM – 2 PM
Location: Satellite Student Union
*longest mechanical bull ride wins a buckle!
Contact: asi-outreach@mail.fresnostate.edu for questions and accommodations
Mental Health Screening Day
This FREE and anonymous mental health screening event will take place between 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on, March 11, 2026. Students can come at any time to participate. Participants will complete a brief questionnaire, meet the counselors, learn about services and resources, and have the option to meet one on one with a counselor or participate in a mini-group counseling session.
The entire process takes 30 to 60 minutes. For additional questions or event accommodations, please email Danielle at daniellem@mail.fresnostate.edu
Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Student Health and Counseling Center
2026 | Graphic Design B.F.A Portfolio Exhibition
The School of Art, Design and Art History proudly presents the 2026 Graphic Design B.F.A. Portfolio Exhibition, a dynamic showcase of creativity, innovation, and professional achievement from graduating graphic design students.
Hosted in the Conley Gallery, this annual exhibition highlights the culmination of each student’s Bachelor of Fine Arts journey. Visitors will experience a diverse collection of portfolio work spanning branding, digital media, print design, interactive experiences, and more—demonstrating the technical skill, conceptual depth, and creative vision developed throughout the program.
Date: March 12 through March 20, 2026
Time: M-F 10am – 4pm | Closed on Weekends
Location: Phebe Conley Art Gallery
Call For Student Artists!
The Fresno State Library invites all current Fresno State students to design a digital bookplate for the new Eloise Quiñones-Keber Collection. The library’s website will feature the winning design alongside the collection as well as on the collection’s shelves in the library. The submission deadline is March 13th.
The winning student artist will:
Receive $500 USD
Be recognized at Bookplate Installation event in May 2026
Have their design appear with the Quiñones-Keber collection and on the library website.
For contest guidelines and to submit, go to Fresno State Library News.
Due Date: March 13, 2026
Trifole | Cineculture Film Screening
In Italy’s Piedmont region, the rare white truffle hides deep in the forests around Alba. Igor, an aging truffle hunter, faces failing health and vanishing woodlands while struggling to keep pace with the modern truffle market. Into his quiet, tradition-bound world comes Dalia, his 28-year-old granddaughter from London, disconnected from her roots and searching for direction. Tasked with caring for him, their awkward reunion softens as she is drawn into his passion for truffle hunting—and his world. When an accounting oversight threatens Igor’s home, Dalia embarks on a quest to find a legendary “lightning-struck” truffle that could save everything. Guided by Igor’s notes and his faithful dog, Birba, she ventures into a magical forest, confronting rival hunters, unexpected danger, and her own awakening sense of purpose. Set against the earthly beauty of Piedmont’s autumn woods and the delirium of Alba’s centuries-old truffle fair, Trifole, by Italian Gabriele Fabbro, is a fantastical and profound adventure about family, tradition, and finding one’s place in the world. In English and Italian with English subtitles. 101 minutes.
Date: Friday, March 13, 2026
Time: 5:15 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Student Recreation Center Peters Education Center Auditorium
I Heart Fresno State Week
A full week of fun events to enhance your Bulldog pride!
I Heart Fresno State Kick-Off
Monday, March 16 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Memorial Gardens (Lawn in front of the Kennel Bookstore)
Kickoff the week with bacon-wrapped hotdogs, popcorn, cotton candy, and aguas frescas! Do not miss out on this year’s edition of the I Heart Fresno State Week t-shirt, plus, connect with on campus resources and organizations!
Bowling, Billiards, and Karaoke
Tuesday, March 17 | 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. | Bulldog Bowl
Free bowling, billiards, and karaoke! Plus goodies & special edition Saint patty’s day sodas.
I Heart BBQ: Campus Cookout
Wednesday, March 18 | 6 to 8 p.m. | Maple Mall
Picnic with Spotlight Events and enjoy FREE Chuck’s BBQ, aguas frescas, and more goodies. Learn to line dance, ride our mechanical bull or jump around in a bounce house! Enjoy photo-ops and snag our exclusive highland cow stuff-a-plush, FREE for the first 500 students, ONLY AVAILABLE AT THIS EVENT!
Spotlight Market
Thursday, March 19 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Memorial Gardens
It’s back! The iconic Spotlight Market will feature over 20 student & alumni vendors selling an array of jewelry, vintage clothing, accessories, unique trinkets, and more! Shop away and cool off with Dutch Bros! Free stickers!
Heart & Hustle
Friday, March 20 | 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Student Rec Center
Sweat it out with Spotlight Events in a group workout session! All levels welcome! Goodie packs and mat spots guaranteed for the first 30 students!
Contact: getinvolved@mail.fresnostate.edu for questions and accommodations
Peach Blossom Festival Volunteer Sign-Ups
An exciting annual festival is approaching, made possible each year by the dedication of hundreds of Fresno State students. Volunteers are now being sought to help bring this event to life. Volunteer signups are open through March 13th. The official flyer, coming soon, will include a QR code for registration along with the committee’s contact number, website, and email for additional information. Students looking to get involved on campus, gain valuable experience, and support a meaningful campus tradition are encouraged to sign up and participate.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, March 19 & Friday, March 20, 2026
Time: 9 AM – 2 PM
Location: Fresno State Campus, Communication Department
Link: https://peachblossomfestival.com/about/
Volunteer Opportunity.
White Root Restoration
Join American Indian Studies, the Fresno American Indian Health Project, and us as we harvest and clean the Native Plant Garden on Fresno State campus.
Location: In Front of the Fresno State Library
Time: 10 am to 2 pm
Dates: Saturday, March 14, 2026
For more information contact: Kathy Moua at 559.278.4732 or kathybk@mail.fresnostate.edu
Threads of Culture Series
Discover the beauty and meaning behind traditional textile arts at Threads of Culture, an interactive series exploring the cultural significance of fabric, embroidery, and sewing in Asian and Native communities. Learn about practices such as Hmong embroidery, Japanese sashiko stitching, and more—while gaining hands-on experience with basic sewing techniques. This event also highlights how these traditions connect to values of sustainability, storytelling, and cultural identity, showing how textile art continues to inspire and preserve heritage across generations.
Location: Resnick Student Union Rooms 214
Time: 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Dates: Wednesday, March 18th, 2026 (Looming with Amelia)
For more information contact: Kathy Moua at 559.278.4732 or kathybk@mail.fresnostate.edu
Link: https://studentaffairs.fresnostate.edu/ccgc/api/index.html
DREAM WEEK
Join us for DREAM Week, March 16–20, as we come together in support of Dreamers and the immigrant community in Fresno and at California State University, Fresno. Throughout the week, we will host a series of programs focused on empowerment, education, and community building.
Events will include Know Your Rights workshops, interactive art workshops, and inspiring keynote speakers who will share their stories and expertise. DREAM Week is an opportunity to learn, connect, and stand in solidarity while celebrating the resilience, contributions, and leadership of immigrant communities.
All are welcome to participate as we build a more informed, supportive, and united campus and community.
For more information, please visit @FresnoStateDSC.
Date: March 16 through March 20, 2026
Link to Dream Success Center: https://studentaffairs.fresnostate.edu/dsc/index.html
Paws & Pans
NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH!
Level up your kitchen game! Limited cooking spots available. At Paws and Pans cooking class you’ll mix taste and build confidence in the kitchen with every dish! Sign up on at their instagram @OCSLprogram bio.
Location: Family Food Science Room 108
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Time: 3 PM to 4 PM
Contact: getinvolved@mail.fresnostate.edu for questions and accommodations
Alternative Spring Break Volunteer Opportunity
The Fresno State Alternative Break Program has been providing students with opportunities to support the local community since 2001. Student teams work together at a variety of sites throughout the region. There are numerous benefits to participating in the Alternative Break Program, such as:
Developing leadership skills through team building, communication, and coordination.
Networking with other students and community benefit organizations.
Enhancing personal and professional development.
Completing 25-30 community service hours.
Making a difference in the lives of our community members!
Sign Up Link:
CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
ASI Election season
Election petitions are currently available for all students interested in joining ASI!
If you’re interested in learning more about ASI or joining the team visit our offices in RSu 303/304.
Link to ASI Election Website for election details and timeline: https://studentaffairs.fresnostate.edu/asi/elections.html
To participate in elections you will have to attend a Workshop. See the Workshop list below.
Remaining Workshops:
Workshop 6#: Friday, March 13th, 2026 at 3 PM – RSU Room 206
Workshop 7#: Monday, March 16th, 2026 at 12 PM – RSU Room 215
Workshop 8#: Monday, March 23rd, 2026 at 6 PM – Zoom
Save the Date: PREVIEW DAY
Preview Day is one of our largest events of the year, with about 3,000+ attendees, welcoming our future Fresno State Bulldogs. This event gives incoming students the opportunity to explore their academic colleges, all the resources we have to offer and how they can get involved once they are on campus. Every year this event is a huge success thanks to your participation in helping incoming students feel welcomed.
Please use the link below to register for Preview Day 2026, we look forward to having you there! For any questions, please reach out to Recruitment and Special Programs at 559.278.2048
Date: March 21st, 2026
Location: Fresno State Campus | 5241 N Maple Ave, Fresno, CA 93740
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
CAMPUS RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT
Fresno State Focus
Fresno State Focus is an award-winning newscast produced by broadcast journalism and multimedia production students in the Department of Media, Communications and Journalism at Fresno State. We will air Wednesdays at 4 p.m. on Comcast 94 and AT&T U-verse 99. Stream anytime on YouTube, Facebook, CMAC.tv, Roku, Apple TV, the CMAC app on fresnostatefocus.com!
Link: https://fresnostatefocus.com/
CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS & RESOURCES
Resource Guide to Campus resources Organizations for students!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qMdekBpbFNYNAHZ-KH7jTroQGcT89Qyk/view
Campus Clubs: Submit to the Bulldog Blog
Does your club or campus organization have an event for students on campus? Is it free and open to everyone? Submit your request to be put on the Bulldog Blog by emailing event details to asi-communication@mail.fresnostate.edu.