With events located across campus visit OCSL’s Commuter Crafts in the RSU, or visit the Library for Where Monsters are Born. The Bulldog Blog is your guide to find events and opportunities for students on campus! Don’t miss out!
Follow Associated Students, Incorporated @FresnStateASI for additional information in real time.
Who is ASI? ASI is Fresno State’s student Government. They seek to provide a means for responsible and effective participation in the governance of the campus and quality of the educational experience, they work with other organizations on campus to outreach to students and help them feel engaged and heard!
What is the Bulldog Blog? It’s a bi-weekly newsletter that is delivered straight to Fresno State students that delivers information about what is happening on campus for students to get involved! Almost every event is FREE for students and is ON CAMPUS. The Bulldog Blog is built for students and if your club or org would like to submit an event email Diana Williams at asi-communication@mail.fresnostate.edu.
WMAB – Where Monsters are Born
Where Monsters are Born: Documenting a Fascist Revival in the Streets of Rome, 2018-2019. Examining Italian neo-fascist propaganda through an anti-fascist lens.
This exhibition, presented by Dr. Brian J. Griffith (Department of History) in partnership with the library, critically examines the rise of neo-fascism in Italy through the lens of visual and spatial propaganda. The exhibition asks the viewer to consider the themes and tactics used to sway opinion in the public square. Visitors will encounter posters, stickers, handbills, and banners, many of which were “harvested” directly from the streets of Rome by Griffith during his time in Italy.
Dates: January 27 – March 22, 2025
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Peter P. Peters Ellipse Balcony Gallery, Fresno State Library (3rd Floor North Wing), Free and Open to the public during library hours.
For more information contact:
Link: https://news.library.fresnostate.edu/2024/12/06/where-monsters-are-born-examines-neo-fascist-propaganda-through-an-anti-fascist-lens/
African Americans and Labor art exhibition
Students, alumni, faculty, staff and local artists exhibiting works of art expressing the national Black History Month theme “African Americans and Labor,” highlighting the complex and transformational histories of skilled and unskilled labor in America, Africa and the diaspora.
Presented by Vanessa Addison-Williams and the Department of Art, Design and Art History
Dates: February 3rd through the 25th
Time: 8 AM – 5 PM
Location: Dean’s Gallery (Music building, Room 186)
For more information contact: Vanessa Addison-Williams, vaddisonwilliams@csufresno.edu
UNDOCU-Talk
Is a Let’s Talk for Undocumented Students. It is an anonymous and informal solution-oriented consultation with a counselor where students can:
1. Explore what counseling is like.
2. Gain insight from a counselor on a problem or concern.
No appointment necessary!
Appointments are first-come, first-served. After clicking the link above students will be directed to a waiting room before being admitted by one of our counselors. Usually there is not much of a wait. The Licensed Mental Health Counselor will listen closely to your concerns and provide support, perspective, and suggestions for resources.
Dates: Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Information: Call: 559.278.2734 for access to the Zoom link
Learn more: https://studentaffairs.fresnostate.edu/health/counseling/lets-talk.html
Blood Drive
ASI wants you to be our valentine! We will be handing out roses and candies to students on valentines day.
Dates:
February 5 – Donate for a chance to win an electric scooter! Two lucky donors will be selected
February 6 – Donate and receive a voucher for free Dutch Bros drink! Dutch bros will be on campus from 11 AM to 4 PM.
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Locations: RSU 107, Memorial Gardens, and the Free Speech Area
Information: Kayla Ferreira at kferreira@csufresno.edu
Learn more: Instagram @richtercenter
Link: https://campusnews.fresnostate.edu/january-27-2025/fresno-state-blood-drive
OCSL- Commuter Craft Corner
Join us and decorate cookies, munch on snacks, and mingle with friends – loads of sweet fun awaits.
Dates: February 6
Time: 11 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: RSU Room 207
For more information contact: Instagram @OCSLprogram
GIS Information session: Geographic Information Systems resources at Fresno State
This is an information session to introduce the Fresno State campus community to the geographic information systems resources available at Fresno State. The session will cover software available to the campus, the way to access the software and to authorize the software, and library support on GIS technologies.
20 seats available.
Dates: Friday, February 7, 2025
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Location: LIB 2127
For more information contact:
Link: https://bookings.library.fresnostate.edu/event/13917205
Come One, Come All – Idaly Rodriguez Graduate Art Show
Step into a world of imagination and creativity with Come One, Come All, the graduate art show by Idaly Rodriguez. Inspired by the vibrant energy of the circus and carnival, this exhibition invites audiences to explore themes of performance, identity, and spectacle. Through a variety of media, Rodriguez captures the balance between the whimsical and the introspective, offering a unique lens on the extraordinary within everyday life.
Dates: February 10 – 21, 2025
Time: 10 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Phebe Conley Art Gallery
For more information contact: Michelle Goans at 559.278.2121 or email at mgoans@csufresno.edu
Link: https://cah.fresnostate.edu/calendar.html#event-details/7d3a95d0-1df5-4dd4-8fb4-e29c97eb9f0f/instances/2025-02-10T18:00
FREE Question, Persuade & Refer (QPR) Training
The Student Health and Counseling Center is proud to offer Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR) training to help students and staff recognize and respond to the warning signs of suicide.
Fresno State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please submit them here or contact Danielle Mendoza at 559.278.6716 or danielle@mail.fresnostate.edu, at least one week prior to your training date. The February training will be hosted online via Zoom. For access to the Zoom invitation, please sign up and a link will be sent to you to join.
Dates: Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: ONLINE VIA ZOOM
For more information contact: Danielle Mendoza at 559.278.6716 or danielle@mail.fresnostate.edu
Link: https://calendar.fresnostate.edu/cal-studentaffairs.html#event-details/dabc3cf5-ba55-4f8b-afe6-20a61e052e71
Lunch with the Interim Vice President
Join us for a meal and a conversation with Phong Yang, interim vice president for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.
Dates: February 12
Time: Noon – 1 PM
Location: RSU 207
Link: https://bookings.library.fresnostate.edu/event/13917220
Wellness Wednesday
Wellness Wednesday Alert! Join us from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. every Wednesday out by the Water Fountain by the University Center. Stop by for FREE incentives, goodies and snacks! Plus, you can always pick up information that supports your overall health and wellness. Visit our table while supplies last! First come, first serve. See you soon.
Dates: Weekly Wednesdays (Excluding Holidays, Weather Permitting)
February 12
February 19
February 26
Time: 11 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Bulldog Testing Center
For more information contact: Stephanie Annett at stephanieannett@csufresno.edu or call at 559.278.2734
Link: https://calendar.fresnostate.edu/cal-studentaffairs.html#event-details/5c5c420d-eb38-42b2-9d32-1b04d88454cf/instances/2025-02-12T19:00
The Wild Called Maxx
The Wild Called Maxx is the story of Maxx, a young and progressive woman struggling to merge her creative identity with her lifestyle. She leaves her traditional job in the suburbs and journeys to the city. The unknown jungle of metropolitan New York, full of monsters, is initially overwhelming to Maxx. Over time, she finds ardent friends willing to help her find her creative voice.
An interdisciplinary project, The Wild Called Maxx features pop, jazz and original music combined with twenty-two illustrations and narration. The ensemble is comprised of Grammy Award-nominated Sara Gazarek (The Eastman School of Music), Fresno State faculty, Limor Toren-Immerman, Amelia Smith, Russ Zokaites, Richard Giddens and Mark Ferber with local cellist Nicholas Anton.
The creators, Whitney George (composer), Sammy Lopez (illustrator), and Russ Zokaites (author/soloist), will give a short pre-concert lecture about the design process.
The Wild Called Maxx was premiered at National Sawdust in Brooklyn, NY, by the Curiosity Cabinet in 2016 and featured at the International Trombone Festival in Muncie, IN, in 2019.
Illustration courtesy of Sammy Lopez.
Pricing:
Fresno State Student FREE (at the Music building ticketing office, 45 minutes before the showing begins)
General Admission $25
Military/Veteran $20
Senior (60+) $20
Fresno State Employee $20
Non Fresno State Student $15
Fresno State Students do need to go to the School of Music offices in the New Music Building, Room 134 for their ticket. All other tickets can be purchased online.
Dates: February 12, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Fresno State Concert Hall
Link: https://cah.fresnostate.edu/calendar.html#event-details/bda9cc03-5201-45b0-be00-af01a7e17189
OCSL- Commuter Pit Stop
Grab freebies and learn more about OCSL’s events!
Dates: February 13
Time: 11 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Speaker Platform
For more information contact: Instagram @OCSLprogram
WATCHDOG – Empowerment Self-Defense (ESD) Edition
Empowerment Self-Defense (ESD) is a holistic, trauma-informed approach to self-defense. It aims to empower and give individuals the power to choose how to respond to dangerous situations without judgment of victim-blaming. It empowers individuals to be in command of their mind, body and spirit. It teaches that we are allowed to live our lives boldly and freely without fear!
Requests for accommodations should be made at least one week in advance of your scheduled class.
There is no charge for this class. No prior martial arts or self-defense experience is needed.
*This program is only available for currently enrolled Fresno State students. This program is funded in part by the Associated Students, Inc.
Dates: Class Availability:
Friday, February 14, 2025, 9 AM to 12 PM
Friday, February 14, 2025 1 PM to 4 PM
Location: Lynda and Stewart Resnick Student Union (RSU) Room 207 A & B
For more information contact: Kathy Yarmo at 559.278.6739 or kyarmo@csufresno.edu
Link: https://studentaffairs.fresnostate.edu/health/wellness/watchdog.html
A Very ASI Valentines Day
ASI wants you to be our valentine! We will be handing out roses and candies to students on valentines day.
Dates: Friday, February 14, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: At the ASI Booth
Information: Call ASI’s Offices at 559.278.2656 or email Diana Williams at asi-communication@mail.fresnostate.edu
Learn more: Instagram @fresnostateasi
Stability/Change
A dynamic evening of dance at Fresno State.
Fresno State’s Contemporary Dance Ensemble presents ‘Stability/Change,’ the fourth production of the 2024/25 Mainstage Season under the artistic direction of Kenneth Balint.
This is 6 unique works choreographed by professional artists, faculty, and students.
Dates:
February 14 – 22, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Locations: John W. Wright Theatre.
Information: Kenneth Balint at kbalint@csufresno.edu
Learn more: Instagram @fresnostatetheatre
Link: https://cah.fresnostate.edu/theatrearts/performances/current-season.html
Wellness Retreat: Ride the Wellness Wave
Fresno State students are invited to recharge and immerse themselves in a full-day of wellness. Connect with your peers, discover new wellness tools, and get connected to resources to help you thrive on campus and beyond.
Limited openings! Sign up today!
Choose from sessions such as:
Dance, Yoga, Clay Sculpting, Sound Bath, Painting, Cooking, Journaling, Gardening, Strength Training Bootcamp
To make the most of this transformative experience, participants must commit to attending the entire day and fully engage in all scheduled activities.
Space is limited. Any registrations received after we are full will be added to a waitlist and contacted if a space becomes available.
This retreat is ONLY open to currently enrolled Fresno State students!
Dates: Saturday, February 22, 2025
Time: 10 AM to 4 PM
Link: Lynda and Stewart Resnick Student Union (RSU) Multiple Rooms
For more information contact: Melissa Norris at melissaw@csufresno.edu or 559.278.1023.
Link: https://studentaffairs.fresnostate.edu/health/wellness/wellness-retreat.html
Cultural Identity Poetry Workshop
The American Indian Programs and Services team at the Cross Cultural and Gender Center is excited to host a poetry series with three separate opportunities to participate in a writing workshop! Our upcoming sessions will focus on various indigenous cultural beliefs as well as empower students to discuss how heritage and culture impact their every-day lives.
Join us as we explore various poetic forms and styles to foster a better understanding of personal identity and how it relates to culture. Throughout this series we will foster an environment that allows you to feel empowered by your heritage and unique cultural traditions. Above all we hope to inspire you to feel more connected to your roots and all the beautiful parts of your identity.
Everyone is welcome!
Each in-person session will have a guided presentation and worksheet. While supplies last, we will also provide writing utensils, art materials, and journals so that students can customize their personal poetry journals. We will also have Pizza and snacks to keep the creative juices flowing and encourage beautiful artistic ideas from all of you!
To register, please complete this form and be sure to select the event titled “Identity Poetry Series” and we will follow up with you soon to provide more details.
Although the event is first come, first served, please complete this form to indicate your interest and select the event titled “Identity Poetry Series.”
Your participation will help us create a vibrant space for learning, discussion, and connection. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore fascinating cultural practices and contribute to our community’s shared understanding.
We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming session and hearing your ideas for future workshops!
Dates: (recommended to attend 3 sessions)
February 11
March 11
April 8
Time: 12 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Cross Culture and Gender Center conference room, Thomas Building room 110.
Please submit the form by 11:59 on the Friday before each workshop.
For more information contact: Kathy Moua at kathybk@mail.fresnostate.edu
To Register: https://fresnostate.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dinQxbvGM0y7IQS
Asian Pacific Islander Book Club
Did you know Fresno has one of the largest Hmong populations in the United States? Do you have Hmong friends, family, or colleagues? Have you attended a Hmong event and wanted to learn more about the culture?
The Asian and Pacific Islander Programs and Services team is excited to host a biweekly book club this semester! Our upcoming session will spotlight The Bride Price by Mai Neng Moua, an insightful exploration of Hmong-American traditions and the intricate cultural practice of the bride price.
Join us as we dive deep into the historical and contemporary significance of Hmong marriages and the bride price tradition, uncovering its impact on Hmong-American communities and its role in cultural preservation and evolution. Whether you’re passionate about cultural studies or simply curious about Hmong customs, this event is designed to educate, inspire, and spark meaningful conversations.
Everyone is welcomed!
Books will be provided for all participants. At the registration link select the event titled “The Bride Price: A Hmong American Look into Tradition.” You will receive follow up information.
Each in-person session will have a guided discussion of the assigned chapters and a presentation providing additional insights into the Hmong culture to enrich your understanding and prepare you for the next reading. We will also include everyone into the “Chapter Chatter” group chat where you can share your thoughts and questions while reading.
Dates: (recommended to attend 3 sessions)
February 20
March 6
March 19
April 3
Time: 12 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Cross Culture and Gender Center conference room, Thomas Building room 110.
For more information contact: Kathy Moua at kathybk@mail.fresnostate.edu
To Register: https://fresnostate.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dinQxbvGM0y7IQS
CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
ASI Elections!
Petitions are available for all interested students on ASI’s website or in ASI’s offices in RSU 303/304!
Every currently enrolled student who pays the student body fee at Fresno State is automatically included in the membership of Associated Students, Inc.. Member status gives fee-paying students the right to cast votes in the election, run for an elected position, and serve on campus committees!
Each academic year ASI receives numerous submissions to become part of Fresno State’s ASI team.
Dates: Opened January 21 and closes February 21
Locations: RSU 303/304
Submit information: Submit petitions and information to asi-electionscommissioner@mail.fresnostate.edu and jdmartinez@mail.fresnostate.edu, for questions regarding elections email or call ASI at 559.278.2656
Requirements: All students are eligible to run for office if they meet the CSU system-wide requirements and are detailed on ASI’s website under the Elections page. There are Grade, Unit Load, and Residency requirements to participate.
Link: https://studentaffairs.fresnostate.edu/asi/elections.html
Black History Month
“We look to these heroes from our past for lessons and inspiration as we continue their important work into the future.”
Take time this month to learn about the history of the month and read about prominent black figures such as W.E.B. Du Bois, Myrlie Evers-Williams, Thurgood Marshall, Roy Wilkins, Mary White Ovington, and Martin Luther King, Jr.
Date: All of February
For more information on the history of Black History month visit:
https://naacp.org/find-resources/history-explained
Find out about the Fresno State Black Student Success Initiative:
https://studentaffairs.fresnostate.edu/bssi/index.html
What’s happening on Campus for Black History Month?
https://studentaffairs.fresnostate.edu/studentinvolvement/traditions/bhm.html
ASI Budget Call
Open Now and closes February 19, 2025
Learn more about Budget Call at:
https://studentaffairs.fresnostate.edu/asi/business-office/budget-call.html
IRA, Instructionally Related Activity Funding
Opens February 7, 2025 and closes March 7, 2025
The goal of the Instructionally Related Activities (IRA) program is to provide student fee funding for out-of-class experiences for students participating in an academic program, discipline, or department where those experiences are integrally related to one of its instructional courses. Such activities are deemed essential for providing a quality educational program and constitute a vital and/or enhanced instructional experience for students.
To be eligible, activities must: (a) be discipline/departmentally based and sponsored, (b) be integral to course offerings, (c) be intensive, structured activities, (d) require active rather than passive student involvement, (e) engage students in performances, presentations, or competitions that demonstrate skills from participation in intensive class work.
*Please note, that once IRA closes no applications will be accepted. If funds are awarded for an event and are not used there is no penalty. Apply for IRA.
Learn more about IRA at:
https://studentaffairs.fresnostate.edu/asi/business-office/instructionally-related-activities.html
Leave Your Mark Info Session!
Are you interested in getting involved on campus? Visit Leave Your Mark Info Session to find out about the different Leadership boards that are available.
Applications for Student Involvement Leadership Boards close February 28.
Dates: February 11, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Student Leadership Lounge, 3rd floor of the RSU
Information: Contact Student involvement 559.278.2741
Learn more: Instagram @fsgetinvolved
CAMPUS RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT
Group Counseling at the Student Health and Counseling Center
Group Counseling, with the Student Health and Counseling Center
Groups are available to have the support of others who share similar concerns and to gain information needed for effective self-care. A wide variety of groups are available each semester, focusing on topics such as relationships, stress, anxiety, and women’s issues.
All of our groups and classes provide a safe and confidential place to learn skills or explore issues and are run by professional staff.
Link: https://studentaffairs.fresnostate.edu/health/counseling/groups.html
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 at https://forms.gle/fz21BRwkKZNzPGZR6
For questions email asi-communication@mail.fresnostate.edu.