The Spring semester if finally underway, which means fresh routines, new goals, and plenty of opportunities to get involved on campus. Whether you’re stepping into your first classes or settling back into the swing of things, now’s the perfect time to reconnect with the Fresno State community and see what’s happening beyond the classroom.
From student-led events and involvement opportunities to campus news you actually care about, staying informed makes the semester feel more manageable (and more fun)! If you’re looking for ways to plug in, meet people or just know what’s going on around campus, we’ve got you covered!
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.
APIDA EdTalks 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: February 4
Time: 1-2 PM
Location: Thomas Building Room 110 (Cross-Cultural and Gender Center Conference Room)
The Den Unlocked
Experience the Resnick Student Union’s newest lounge space for students—designed for rest, community, and connection. Explore themed Peace Rooms, enjoy free boba, and meet
student leaders. Welcome to your new favorite space on campus! Explore new peace rooms, get some free boba, and meet student leaders on campus.
Date: February 4
Time: 1 PM – 3 PM
Location: RSU third floor (Room 311)
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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: February 4
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Bulldog Testing Center
Wellness Wednesday occurs weekly on Wednesdays beginning January 21, 2026, and ending May 6, 2026, weather permitting.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM
Free Body Composition Testing
Join us for FREE Body Composition Testing at the Student REC Center! On the first Tuesday of each month, come on by, enjoy a snack, and receive your Body Comp results! It’s a quick and simple process that takes just a few minutes.
Date: Every First Tuesday of the Month
Time: 11 AM – 1 PM & 3 PM – 5 PM
Location: Student Recreation Center
Pizza With The President
Meet ASI President Camalah Saleh and grab a free slide of Me-N-Ed’s. Take this moment to connect with your student government and voice your concerns. All students are welcome!
Date: February 9
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Resnick Student Union
Meet Your Pueblo
Connect with fellow students, enjoy a fun activity, and sip on a refreshing cup of aguas frescas. This is a great chance to relax, make new friends, and celebrate the richness of Latine culture in a welcoming space.
Date: February 10
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Thomas Administration 110A
Join us for a special collaboration with African American Programs and Services and participate in acrylic paintings!
Date: March 3
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: RSU 206
Decorate your very own miniature pinata to take home!
Date: April 7
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: RSu 206
Customize your own pair of sunglasses for grad season or for your summer plans!
Reception: Piet Ogata-Six Feet Above Ground
The Center for Creativity and the Arts (CCA) in partnership with the School of Art, Design, and Art History is proud to host a series of paintings by Fresno artist Piet Ogata. This body of work spans nearly three decades and explores the complexities of self-harm and its lifelong emotional impact.
Date: Exhibition Runs: February 5th-14th | Saturdays from 12:00–4:00 p.m.
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Graduate Art Studios at M Street
The content in this exhibition may be sensitive for some viewers, as it deals with issues related to self-harm.
Gifted: The Japanese Art of Kyōsai, Kyōsui and Kyōtei from the Richard E. Dyck Collection
Active from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century, artist Kawanabe Kyōsai, his daughter Kawanabe Kyōsui, and his most accomplished student Mano Kyōtei, worked and lived together as Japan transitioned to modernity.
Date: January 16 – February 6
Time: Mon-Fri 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Phebe Conley Gallery
The exhibit is sponsored by the Clark Bonsai Museum, the School of Art, Design, and Art History, and the Center for Creativity and the Arts.
Third Act | Cineculture Screening
Generations of artists call director Robert A. Nakamura “The Godfather of Asian American film,” but his son, “Tad” (for Tadashi), calls him “Dad”. As the filmmaking son of a filmmaking legend, Tad uses the lessons his dad taught him to decipher the legacy of an aging man who was a child survivor of the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans, a successful photographer who gave it up to tell his own story, an activist at the dawn of a social movement—and a father whose struggles have won his son freedoms that eluded Japanese Americans of his generation.
Date: February 6
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Student Recreation Center, Peters Education Center, Auditorium
Link: https://cineculture.csufresno.edu/
CineCulture club promotes cultural awareness through film and post-screening discussions.
Trabzon Armenian Women’s Experiences During the Genocide
Like all the Armenians of the Ottoman Empire, Trabzon Armenians received an official order of deportation in June 1915. However, the Vali [governor] of Trabzon, Djemal Azmi, made an “exemption” for Armenian women in the later stages of pregnancy and for children “when the parents so desired.” Ann Aleksanyan earned her Ph.D. from the Strassler Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Clark University.
Date: February 6
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: University Business Center Rm. 191
This lecture will discuss the anatomy of the Trabzon Armenian genocide and how sexual violence was one of the main components of it.
Bloom and Chill
Come hang out, make cute paper flowers, and relax with friends in this charming DIY Paper flower making event!
Date: February 11
Time: 12 PM – 2 PM
Location: RSU 214
Valentine’s Day Bento Box Giveaway
In many communities, food is the most common language of love. Whether that’s preparing or sharing, every meal is made from the heart and given to those we cherish most. In the spirit of the holiday, we’re giving away lunch sets to make that exchange easier this semester.
Date: February 13
Time: 11 AM – 2 PM
Location: In Front of the Bucket (Tabling)
Price: FREE
*While Supplies Last
Will You Be My Valentine?
Grab a free rose from ASI at our booth in front of Dunkin Donuts!
Date: February 13
Time: 11 AM – 1 PM
Location: ASI Booth
Happy Lunar New Year
Join us for a presentation on the traditions and cultural importance of the holiday while we paint ceramic dragons!
Date: February 17
Time: 11 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: RSU Room 206
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.
Date: February 19
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Resnick Student Union
Link: Sign up for the FREE training here: https://fresnostate.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_03ziR8Jmeq3iv
Save the Date: Guest Speaker, Chris Herren
Join Fresno State ASI, the Student Health and Counseling Center, and Fresno State Get Involved to listen to national speaker, wellness advocate, and former NBA player Chris Herren for a powerful story and live talk featuring the former Fresno State alumnus. Herren’s story will share his journey from Division I and NBA basketball to addiction and recovery.
Date: February 19
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Lynda and Stewart Resnick Student Union (RSU)
All Fresno State students are welcome to attend. More details, including location, to come!
Fitness Court Challenge
Get ready for an exciting time with friends at the Fitness Court Challenge! Experience energizing and fun exercises together while enjoying some friendly competition. It’s a fantastic way to bond and stay active! You’ll have a chance to WIN amazing prizes for the top three teams, treat yourself to FREE BuffMoo protein ice cream (while supplies last!), and enjoy lawn games!
Date: February 24
Time: 4 PM – 5 PM
Location: Fitness Court, Located Between North and South Gym
This event is proudly hosted by the Student Health and Counseling Center and the Student Recreation Center.
Link: Sign up here: https://www.imleagues.com/spa/sport/37b3a3bd382b4358897196f339f56eb5/home#sportname
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.
Workshop 1#: Thursday, February 5th, 2026 at 4 PM – RSU Room 215
Workshop 2#: Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 at 2 PM – RSU Room 206
Workshop 3#: Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 at 11 AM – RSU Room 215
Workshop 4#: Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 at 8 AM – RSU Room 206
Workshop 5#: Monday, March 2nd, 2026 at 4 PM – RSU Room 216
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
CAMPUS RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT
Cross Culture and Gender Center
The CCGC is a location on campus that seeks to provide students with intersectionality a safe space. Their mission is to inspire, empower, and educate the Fresno State community through inclusive excellence and leadership to celebrate diversity, promote understanding, and nurture a sense of belonging.
You may find these services inside the CCGC Center
- Affinity rooms to study, relax, meet others
- Fliers for upcoming events, Printing services for affiliated clubs
- Q-Clothing Closet (trans and nonbinary student resources)
- On-campus name change resources for Trans and Nonbinary students
- Gender Inclusive Restroom map, Menstrual products
Link: https://equity.fresnostate.edu/ccgc/index.html
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.