After 22 years of serving as Fresno State’s president, John D. Welty will retire at the end of the semester. Since beginning in 1991, Welty has garnered a reputation for fundraising, academics, athletics and community involvement. Photo by Dalton Runberg / The Collegian
After 22 years, Fresno State president John D. Welty is retiring.
His tenure has seen the creation of many programs and much infrastructure improvement. He also initiated a spirit of community service among Fresno State’s student body.
Fresno State’s Muslim Student Association held a flash prayer at the Free Speech Area Monday afternoon. The event was called Da’wah Day, which is organized to educate others on the Islam religion.
The Fresno State Dance Marathon was held Saturday evening in the Student Recreation Center. The marathon raised money on behalf of the Bulldog Pantry. Associated Students Inc. (ASI) as well as the Student Recreation Center, Administrative Services, Greek Life, Auxiliary Student Union, University Student Union, Student Affairs and Alumni Association.
With caution tape cordoning off the exercise machines, flashing lights and music blaring, the Recreation Center was transformed into a dance club.
Fresno State students participate in the first Fresno State Dance Marathon, sponsored by ASI. The event raised funds for the Bulldog Pantry. Photo by Roe Borunda / The Collegian
A new generation of youth is slowly becoming the face of Muslim Women. The Hijab does not only refer to the headscarf a Muslim woman wears but to a lifestyle. The lifestyle, of a modest woman by covering the body, and being well mannered. Five Muslim girls, all Fresno state students discussed their choice of wearing a hijab.
Fresno State football coach Tim DeRuyter judged student made food and booths during the Vintage Days celebration on campus. The Collegian was able to follow him throughout the day and get his opinion.
Immigration was the topic of discussion at the 2013 Roger Tatarian Journalism Symposium. The event took place at Fresno State’s Satellite Student Union on Wednesday.
The event was cosponsored by the Department of Mass Communications and Journalism, as well as the Fresno State ASI Readership Program.
Fernanda Santos, Phoenix bureau chief for the New York Times, was the keynote speaker at the anuual Tatarian Journalism Symposium. Photo by Christopher Costello / The Collegian