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California State University, Fresno students and faculty were shocked last week by a senseless fatal shooting across the street from our campus.

A candlelight vigil was held on campus for one of the victims exactly 24-hours after his death.

John Welty, president of California State University, Fresno, was awarded the 2007 Harold Haak Award for Educational Excellence.
The award was presented at a Fresno Compact Business Education Awards luncheon in March.
Welty was recognized for building partnerships with education and businesses at local, regional and national levels.

May 14th the north end of Lot V will be closed and the south end of Lot V will be opened for parking until May 21st.
Beginning May 21st Parking Lot V will be totally closed.
The closure of Lot V is necessary in order to complete the renovation of the lot surface and to build a [...]

A candlelight vigil was held Tuesday night in memory of former Fresno State student Brant Daniels, 19, who was killed in Monday night’s shooting at the University Village apartments.

A 19-year-old Fresno State freshman was arrested late Tuesday morning and is being held on $3 million bail in connection with the deadly shooting of one former student and for wounding two other people at University Village.

Students reacted to Monday night’s shootings with sadness, confusion and a feeling of vulnerability.

The recent school shooting at Virginia Tech has elevated awareness both nationally and internationally.

Fresno State President John Welty described the shooting incident that took the life of a former Fresno State student and wounded two other people, including a current student, as a “senseless tragedy.â€?

Dean of Student Affairs Dr. Paul Oliaro said the counseling staff of the Student Health Center was on alert to help any students in need of someone to listen to them in the wake of Monday night’s shooting that left a former Fresno State student dead and two other people wounded.
Dr. Gena Gechter, the coordinator [...]