Students recognized for community service
April 28, 2009
Several Fresno State students received recognition for their service to the community Tuesday at the annual Hands Across the Valley Awards Luncheon, hosted by Hands On Central California.
Most notably, Jocelyn Goldring, a senior liberal studies major, was named the University Student Volunteer of the Year. Goldring was selected for the top student award for her outstanding community service to Camp Taylor, a free summer camp for children born with congenital heart disease and their families.
In the past year, Goldring volunteered 1,200 hours with the organization. She has volunteered at the camp every summer since 2003, and serves as activities director and counselor. In addition to her time volunteering at the camp, Goldring started an annual fundraiser for the camp three years ago. She has helped raise more than $180,000.
In addition to the recognition and award. Goldring received a $1,500 scholarship from the Marc and Marjorie Radin Community Service Scholarship fund.
Aundree Rodriguez, a music major, was a finalist for the Adult Volunteer of the Year award. She was recognized for her work as an AmeriCorps volunteer with the Safe and Proud Neighborhoods program.
Daniel Griffin of Fresno State’s Research and Sponsored Programs office was presented the “Humanitarian Award” for his years of service to many local nonprofits, including University HOPE, Stone Soup of Fresno and CASA.
Other finalists for the student volunteer award were Arica Washington, for her service with the West Fresno Boys and Girls Club and Laura Rodriguez for her contributions to a number of agencies including Bulldog Pantry and Big Brothers and Big Sisters.
CSU, campus precautions for swine flu
April 28, 2009
Update: Gov. Schwarzenegger proclaims a state of emergency to combat swine flu
“As part of the state’s aggressive approach to addressing the swine flu, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today proclaimed a State of Emergency that will support and facilitate our state health departments’ response to this outbreak. While there is no need for alarm, it is the Governor’s top priority to limit the swine flu’s spread as quickly and effectively as possible and this action represents one more step being taken to strengthen California’s response capabilities.”
Click here to read full release.
Like most of the world, the California State University system is concerned about the spread of the swine flu virus and is keeping a close watch on information passed down from county, state and federal officials.
Campus officials from the Environment Health and Safety office and the Student Health Center are monitoring the situation locally as well. The Fresno States swine unit reports no problems.
At this time, no employees or students have reported swine flu symptoms. The CDC has advised against any non-essential travel to Mexico at this time. If doing so is necessary, check the State Department ‘s travel alert page (wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/default.aspx) for updates, tips and travel advisories. Click on “CDC Traveler’s Health – Travel Notices” then on “Destinations,” then “Mexico.”
Swine flu symptoms are similar to regular seasonal flu symptoms and include fever, coughing, runny nose, sore throat, head and body aches, lack of appetite and lethargy. However, swine flue may also cause additional gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Public health officials advise using common sense measures, such as washing your hands and covering your mouth when you cough, to avoid transmission of the flu. If you do notice flu-like symptoms, stay home and contact your doctor.
For more information about swine flu, visit http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu. For campus related information regarding swine flu, visit fresnostatenews.com and check your email for updates.
Students attempt Guiness World Record for largest photo exhibit
April 26, 2009
In an attempt to put Fresno on the world map, six students from Fresno State are attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest photo exhibit.
The current record holder is in United Kingdom with an exhibit the size of three tennis courts, with 138,355 photos.
The students are working with the Claude Pop Laval Foundation to break the world record.
The project will take about six weeks with the goal of 150,000 photos. The photos will be on display May 15 along Fresno State’s Maple Mall, located south of the Satellite Student Union.
The theme of the exhibit is “Faces and Places of the San Joaquin Valley: Then and Now.”
The students are looking for photos from around the San Joaquin Valley including but not limited to, pictures of family, friends, vacations or from home.
If you want to contribute to the potential world’s largest photo exhibit, you can drop photos off at the Smittcamp Alumni House, the Laval Gallery in the shopping center at Fort Washington Avenue and Maple Ave, or the VIP Salon in the shopping center at Herndon and Marks.
Photos must be printed and mounted on foam board, framed photos will also be accepted.
The display is planned to be ready May 15, 2009 along the Fresno State Maple Mall.
Fresno State awarded by Arbor Day Foundation
April 26, 2009
At The Arbor Day Foundation in Omaha, Nebraska this year, Fresno State was recognized as one of 23 Tree Campus USA award winners for dedication to campus forestry and management.
Students, staff and volunteers began planting 50 maple trees along Fresno State’s Maple Mall to mark Fresno States Tree Campus USA designation on Friday, April 24.
Fresno State’s arboretum is also recognized on a national level. The campus contains approximately 4,000 trees, complimented by rolling lawns, bushes and blooming flowers.
The trees were purchased by the university for the event. The event featured the acceptance of the Tree Campus USA plaque and a flag to put on display on campus.
The maples were chosen to enhance the collection among the maple mall but also because maples are good for cleaning the air and storing carbon. Maples also need little water and produce great fall colors Fresno State grounds keeper Ryan McCaughey said.
Shooting near Bulldog Lane
April 23, 2009
Today at approximately 3:45 p.m. University Police Department was notified of a shooting at Village at Ninth Apartments located on the south side of Bulldog Lane.
The individuals involved are not Fresno State students. One victim was shot and has been transported to a local hospital. The Fresno Police Department, which is handling the investigation, reports that the suspects fled the area.
This incident has not disrupted Fresno State classes or activities.
Heavy traffic near Save Mart Center Wednesday
April 14, 2009
Fresno State traffic advisory
Drivers should expect heavy traffic near the Save Mart Center beginning at 1 p.m. Wed., April 15.
To avoid congestion, use roads on the west side of campus. Please follow the direction of traffic control and signage
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