As the semester moves closer to spring break, campus is still buzzing with activities and opportunities for students to get involved. From student organization meetings to social events and campus programs, there are plenty of ways to connect. Take a break from studying, and build community. Student organizations and campus groups are hosting a variety of events designed to bring students together and create meaningful experiences.
Interested in staying in the know of campus events? Check out these social media accounts!
@FresnoStateASI (Your Fresno State Student Government, they host and partner events for students), @FSgetinvolved (Your Fresno State Student Involvement, they run numerous programs designed to get students involved and engaged on campus!) @thecollegian (your student newspaper, find out the latest news curated with Fresno State students in mind!)
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: https://studentaffairs.fresnostate.edu/dsc/index.html
I Heart Fresno State Week Events
Learn and celebrate why You Heart Fresno State at this week of events filled with fun, campus resources and organizations, food, and other goodies!
Wednesday, March 18
I Heart BBQ: Campus Cookout
Maple Mall (Lawn in front of SSU) | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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!
Thursday, March 19
Spotlight Market
Fresno State Memorial Gardens (Front of Kennel Bookstore) | 10AM – 3PM
It’s back! The iconic Spotlight Market will feature over 30 student & alumni vendors selling an array of jewelry, vintage clothing, accessories, unique trinkets, and more!
Friday, March 20
Heart & Hustle
Student Recreation Center | 11:30 AM – 1PM
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! There is NO registration for this event. Come early for a spot!
Link: https://studentaffairs.fresnostate.edu/studentinvolvement/index.html
Social Media: Instagram @fsgetinvolved
Wellness Wednesday and the Fresh Fruit Break
Every Wednesday* The Student Health and Counseling Center hosts free activities from 11 AM to 1 PM just outside the Bulldog Testing Center, next to the Fresno State fountain!
Enjoy free fresh fruit
Giveaways
Information to support your health and wellness
Interactive fun!
Date: March 18, 2026
Time: 11 AM to 1 PM
Location: Student Health and Counseling Center
Link: https://calendar.fresnostate.edu/index.html#event-details/cd6947a2-4929-46f4-8616-2e3abf67b34e/instances/2026-03-18T18:00
Open Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR) Training
Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for college students between the ages of 18 and 24, but it is preventable. We offer Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR) training to help you recognize and respond to the warning signs of suicide. By attending a QPR training, you will learn: Common misconceptions about suicide Warning signs and risk factors. How to talk about suicide (Question) How to persuade someone to get help (Persuade), and How to refer a person to appropriate campus and community resources (Refer).
Date: March 18, 2026
Time: 2:00PM – 3:30PM
Location: Resnick Student Union Rm 206
Link: https://calendar.fresnostate.edu/index.html#event-details/6c210413-e281-4a3f-9c90-aa56256be87e
College of Arts and Humanities Day of Giving Celebration
Join the College of Arts and Humanities for its inaugural Day of Giving Celebration — an evening showcasing outstanding student creative and scholarly work from across the College. Held in conjunction with Fresno State’s Day of Giving, this event honors student achievement while raising funds to support CAH and its programs. We hope to see you there for what promises to be the first of many annual celebrations!
Date: March 18, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Graduate Art Studios at M Street
Link: https://calendar.fresnostate.edu/index.html#event-details/0d66b3ef-e0d3-409a-a0fd-c38fd22efa53
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
Let us know you’re coming!: https://bit.ly/apida2526
Price: FREE
Johanson Entrepreneurship Workshop: Ask Me Anything with Monique Bell
Join Dr. Monique Bell, Professor of Marketing and Logistics, for an “Ask Me Anything” Johanson Entrepreneurship Workshop.
Date: March 20, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Lyles Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship 208
Link: https://calendar.fresnostate.edu/index.html#event-details/001af466-9833-4e0c-9933-0f531c16efa8
MFA Showcase
Fresno State’s Master of Fine Arts Program in Creative Writing presents the third of four MFA Showcase events, an evening to celebrate 2025-26 Master of Fine Arts degree candidates Audra Burwell, Stefan Leiva, Shannon Matalone, and Anthony Shemaria.
Date: March 20, 2026
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Location: Conley Art Auditorium (CA 101)
Link: https://calendar.fresnostate.edu/index.html#event-details/eb268d6a-6ec7-4c72-b2f1-7d7939b4cc0d
Preview Day (for incoming students)
The next class of potential Fresno State students can learn about all the exciting opportunities on campus (schedule/events) and confirm their admission status for the fall of 2026.
Date: March 21, 2026
Time: TBD
Location: Fresno State Campus
Link: https://calendar.fresnostate.edu/index.html#event-details/cad17e7e-9e4b-4111-a3f6-54a26fa04b81
Dog Vaccination and Microchip Clinic
Fresno State Pre-Veterinary Club students will administer rabies vaccines for $10, and DHPP (distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza and parvovirus) vaccines for $15.
Microchips for dogs are available for $25, and nail trims are available for $6.
No appointments are necessary, and no other types of animals will be served.
Customers will be served in order of arrival, while supplies last.
Dogs must be brought on a leash and be at least 8 weeks old for DHPP and 12 weeks old for rabies vaccinations.
Cash, debit/credit cards, Cash App, and Zelle are accepted.
Date: March 21, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology | Animal Science Pavilion
Link: https://calendar.fresnostate.edu/index.html#event-details/b5c10a93-029a-4794-b243-8dc3c5167a66
Diver(City) – Arte Americas
Diver(City) invites you to join us on a curated excursion that transforms Fresno and the Central Valley into a living classroom. This experience will connect you with the people, places, and stories that shape our region, offering opportunities to learn directly from our communities. By participating, you’ll deepen your understanding of local experiences, challenges, and contributions—while strengthening your connection to Fresno and the Central Valley and the future we build together.
Join Diver(City) for an excursion to one of Fresno’s best local art museums—Arte Américas. We’ll explore Humanizar Historias by Lizbeth De La Cruz Santana, a powerful exhibition uplifting Latinx stories rooted in the Central Valley. Free admission and transportation provided (hop on our Diver(City) van—no need to drive if you don’t want to!).
Date: March 25, 2026
Time: 9 – 11 a.m.
Location: Arte Américas
Link: bit.ly/1divercity
Jewish Holocaust Resistance Presentation: Dr. Stefan Ionescu
Chapman University history faculty Dr. Stefan Cristian Ionescu will discuss Jewish Holocaust resistance methods against the Nazis, and how they have been depicted in historiography and popular culture. His academic interests cover European modern history, Holocaust and genocide studies, transitional justice and minority studies. The event is organized by the Fresno State Jewish Studies Program, and for more information, contact Program Coordinator and Professor Dr. Jill Fields (jfields@mail.fresnostate.edu).
Date: March 25, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Fresno State Library 3212
Link: https://calendar.fresnostate.edu/index.html#event-details/bad3c94f-f78f-481c-87a0-62262e60e272
BOND Spring Bowling Social
Spring BOND social event for first year CSM students in the BOND and Wayfinders programs.
Date: March 25, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Bulldog Bowl
Link: https://calendar.fresnostate.edu/index.html#event-details/0ac5c19e-873b-4a28-9cd9-92f9962eefb9
Criminology Career Fair
Fresno State students with agencies and organizations representing careers in civil and criminal justice and related fields at the Criminology Career Fair hosted by the AANAPISI Initiative and Criminology Department.
Participating organizations are encouraged to share information about current and future employment opportunities, internships, application processes and professional pathways.
Date: March 26, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Lynda and Stewart Resnick Student Union (RSU) Ruiz Ballroom
Link: https://calendar.fresnostate.edu/index.html#event-details/5e82547e-d640-49fb-b318-66df80369bc4
Peer Ambassador of Wellness (PAW) Applications Due March 27!
Become a Peer Ambassador of Wellness (PAW) this Fall 2026 semester! Our PAW volunteers are at the heart of everything we do at the Student Health and Counseling Center to help build a healthier Fresno State. Volunteers in this program help to develop and implement presentations, campaigns and major events on a variety of health and wellness topics. Learn more about the PAW program and its requirements by visiting bit.ly/fsgetinvolved and submit your application by Friday, March 27 at Midnight to be considered. Still have questions? Reach out to PAW Advisor, Melissa Norris at melissaw@csufresno.edu to get your questions answered.
Date: March 27, 2026
Time: Online
Location: Online
Learn more: bit.ly/fsgetinvolved
Link: https://fresnostate.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0OslZvOLNcAaJb8
Armenians, The Hidden Grandmothers | Cineculture film screening
Routhiau Mikaélian. Alexandra promised her grandfather that she would search for the members of their family in Turkey, starting with a simple name, Shahimé, the sister he never met. Leaving Paris for Istanbul, Alexandra starts on a journey through time in search of the living. Alexandra’s film highlights the stories of millions of Armenians and Turks called the “Hidden Armenians” or the “Remnants of the Sword.” In French and Turkish with English subtitles. 52 minutes.
Date: March 27, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Student Recreation Center
Link: https://calendar.fresnostate.edu/index.html#event-details/946cb5ff-ba47-4d97-b38f-a9f0cc504693
Spring Break
Date: March 30 – April 3, 2026
One Day Service Event with San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust
During the event, volunteers will assist with habitat restoration activities such as weeding and pruning to help protect and restore local ecosystems. It’s a great opportunity to connect with fellow volunteers, make a meaningful impact, and enjoy a peaceful morning outdoors. Bagels and lunch will be provided!
Date: April 11, 2026
Time: 8:30AM – 12:00PM
Location: 11605 Old Friant Rd, Fresno, CA 93730
Point of Contact: Yuna Ha | yunaha@mail.fresnostate.edu | (559) 770-4739
Paws and Pans
Join Paws and Pans on April 7, 2026, from 3 to 4 pm as we celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month through food. We’ll make Rice Paper Samosas. Spots are limited. Sign up through the link in the bio of @ocslprograms.
Date: April 7, 2026
Time: 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Family Food Science RM 108
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:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDZpgm0kDf5OQXsrs6KIVRMfbskl4WwzTouOB3glFZSgaWnA/viewform?pli=1
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 8#: Monday, March 23rd, 2026 at 6 PM – Zoom
Petitions due: March 26th, 2026 at 5 PM
All Candidates Meeting: April 6th, 2026 at 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM in RSU RM 206 (location subject to change)
Campaign Season Begins: April 7th, 2026
ELECTION SEASON BEGINS: April 21st, 2026 at 9 AM
CAMPUS RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT
Fresno State Career Development Center
Your college education is a huge investment of your time and money. Ensure that you get the most out of that investment by making informed decisions about your future career. The Career Development Center is here to help you at every stage of your college career and beyond. Our goal is to assist you in achieving your very best future.
Link: https://careercenter.fresnostate.edu/
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-