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Monday, April 7, 2008

Dog Days


Check your “My Fresno State” for Dog Days dates, June 5, 12, 21; July 18, 30. Sign up immediately, so you can have the best chance to get the classes you want.

UNDERGRADUATE COMMUNICATION CONFERENCE

2008 UCC Call for Papers: Here (pdf).

Media Update: Dr. Robert Powell discusses the importance of the conference at Fresno State News.

The 2008 UCC will be held April 18 and 19. This year's keynote speaker will be Dr. Thomas Hollihan from the USC Annenberg School of Communication.

Thomas Hollihan is a professor of commuication and associate dean for academic and faculty affairs in the Annenberg School. He publishes in the areas of argumentation, political campaign communication, contemporary rhetorical criticism, and the impact of globalization on public deliberation. He is the author of several books including Uncivil Wars: Political Campaigns in a Media Age, Arguments and Arguing: The Products and Process of Human Decision Making (with Kevin Baaske), now in its second editino, and Argument at Century's End: Reflecting on the Past and Envisioning the Future. In addition, he has published in the Quarterly Journal of Speech, Argumentation and Advocacy, Communication Quarterly, Western Journal of Communication, Southern Speech Communication Journal, Speaker and Gavel, and Debate Issues. He has served as the chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the National Debate Tournament. He has also served as President of the American Forensic Association and also of the Western Forensic Assoiation. He is a former chairperson of the National Communication Association's Doctoral Education Committee and of the Committee on International Discussion and Debate. Finally, he also served as the chairperson of the National Debate Tournament Committee. In addition to his teaching and academic publishing, he has served as a consultant to many different political candidates, elected officials, business leaders, and also to the appearances of non-profit organizations. He makes frequent appearances in the media to discuss political issues and campaign strategies.

Dr. Hollihan will give two presentations as a part of this conference. His university-wide presentation on Friday, April 18, 2008 will be entitled: "Angry, Disinterested, and Cynical: Public Attitudes Toward the 2008 U.S. Presidential Election." A synopsis of the presentation is:

The United States has long declared its commitment toward developing democracies around th world, yet our people have shown little interest in preserving our own democractic system. The audience for political news is shrinking; candidates must raise vast sums of money to reach disinterested voters through paid ads, only about half of eligible citizens cast ballots, and polls suggest that many of our citizens are angry, disinterested, and feel powerless. This talk examines how these attitudes and behaviors will likely impact political campaign practices in the 2000 presidential election.

His keynote address to conference attendees will be delivered on Saturday April 19, 2008 and is titled, "Globalization, Democracy, and Citizen Deliberation: A Call for Progressive Social Action." A brief synopsis of this address is:

Globalization has fundamentally altered modern life changing not just our economies but also how we work, socialize, and communicate. Many celebrate the fact that globalization has improved living standards around the world, while others lament the growing income disparaties and fret about those left behind. Regardless of which position one takes, however, globalization is a fact of life and will not be reversed. One consequence of globalization is the declining authority of nation-states as non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and multi-national corporations have acquired great power. The problem, of course, is that it is the nation-state that has been the primary site for democratic deliberation. Neither NGOs nor corporations create many opportunities for citizens to come together to address issues of common concern. This talk will address these issues and will offer a call for organized and networked communications to address income disparaties and to create a shared notion of the public good.

For more information, please contact the Director of the Communication Conference, Dr. Kathy Adams.

Gallery Exhibit Schedule

April 9-20: Graphic Design Senior Portfolio Show
Reception: Friday April 13, 5-8PM

April 28-May 4: Fine Arts Senior Exhibition
Reception: Wednesday May 2, 4-7PM

May 9-19: Interior Design Senior Portfolio Show
Reception: Wednesday May 9, 4-7PM
Professional Night: Saturday May 12, 5-8PM

Gallery Hours:
Mon-Fri: 10AM-4PM
Sun 2PM-5PM

Please call the Department of Art & Design Office (559) 278-2515 for reception dates and times

DEVON'S HURT

Eight-year-old Devon is having a terrible day. His mother yelled at him, his teacher thinks he's a pain and his classmate. Adam punched him. Finally, Devon has a fight with his best friend, Stephanie, over who will train Sam, his dog, for the upcoming neighborhood dog show. Stephanie storms off saying, "I hate you, you're the worst friend ever." Devon is feeling thoroughly sorry for himself when the closet door creaks open and out stumbles The Hurt, a funny little fellow who won't go away. Although Devon tries to ignore his Hurt, then push it back into the closet, it is only when he accepts The Hurt that he understands the nature of feeling. An engaging, humorous, action-filled story of how Devon, with the help of his loyal dog, learns to deal with his Hurt and reconcile his friendship with Stephanie, Devon's Hurt shares a serious message about dealing wtih feelings, resolving conflicts and becoming a friend. Written especially for the younger set and their families, this play won the Aurand Harris Memorial Playwriting Award.

by Laurie Brooks
Directed by J. Daniel Herring

Recommended Ages 5-12

available Mornings ONLY!!!

Tuesdays and Thursdays from March 6-May 13

Cost: $250.00 for 1 performance/$150.00 for each additional performance on the same day or $4.00 single tickets/$2.50 for groups of 20 or more for on campus performances - April 17-18, 2008

Download Booking Form

FREE Public Performances on Saturday April 19th at 10AM & 2PM

Audience: Maximum audience size for a performance is 300 people.

If the maximum number is exceeded the school will be billed for additional performances.

Payment: Full payment of Purchase Order is due one week prior to performances.

Nonpayment may result in cancellation of performances. Checks should be made payable to CSU Fresno Foundation. No second party checks.

No refunds or exchanges on tickets purchased for on campus performance.

Technical: Performances last between 45 and 50 minutes and we need at least 15 minutes to reset the production between performances.
Times requested must be at least one hour apart.

Access to the performance space 30 minutes prior to performance.

A performance space at least 14' 14' - INSIDE

Access to a grounded electrical outlet

A place to change in to and out of costumes

Please mail, fox or email your reservation form and payments to:

Theatre for Young Audiences
Department of Theatre Arts
California State University, Fresno
5201 N. Maple Avenue, M/S 46
Fresno CA 93740-8027
Phone: (559) 278-2216/Fax: (559) 278-7215
On Campus Performances
Saturday April 19, 2008 @ 10AM & 2PM
FREE!!!

Literary Events

Friday, April 11
Bear Flag Republic Anthology Reading
Alice Peters Auditorium, PB 191, 7:30PM, FREE!!!

Tuesday, April 15
Mary Yukari Waters Reading
Q&A Session, PB 194, 3:00-4:00PM
Alice Peters Auditorium, PB 191, 7:30PM, FREE!!!

Friday, April 18
Student Reading Series

Alice Peters Auditorium, PB 191, 7:30PM, FREE!!!

Thursday, May 1
Glover Davis Reading
Alice Peters Auditorium, PB 191, 7:30PM, FREE!!!

Friday, May 2
Student Reading Series

Alice Peters Auditorium, PB 191, 7:30PM, FREE!!!

Fall 2008 Application Dates

Application Deadlines are:

Upper Division Transfers: April 1, 2008
Returning Students: April 1, 2008
Post-baccalaureate, Graduate & Credential: April 1, 2008

The university is no longer accepting applications from:
1) Lower Division Transfers with fewer than 60 semester units,
except for applicants to Nursing and Engineering;
2) Post-baccalaureate applicants seeking a second BA/BS degree, except for applicants to
Mathematics, Sciences, Nursing and Engineering;
3) Post-baccalaureate Unclassified applicants

All undergraduate applicants interested in Nursing should apply for admission as Pre-Nursing majors. Nursing is the only impacted program. Applicants to the program are available online at
http://www.csufresno.edu/nursing. The application filing period for the Nursing program is March 1-31, 2008.

You may apply to California State University, Fresno or any of the twenty-three campuses of the California State University system and access campus application filing status reports online at
http://www.csumentor.edu. A non-refundable $55 application fee or fee waiver request (available on-line) must be submitted with the application.

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO * ADMISSIONS OFFICE
5150 N. Maple, M/S JA 57 * Fresno, California 93740-8026 * Phone: 559.278.2261
Please contact us if you have any questions regarding admissions to California State University, Fresno.