ART EXHIBITIONS ON CAMPUS

The Fresno State Exhibitions Program has a full house!

Dept. of Art & Design Graphic Design Portfolio Show

Reception
Date: Friday, April 17, 2009
Time: 5:00-8:00PM
Place: Conley Gallery

Visit any of these four galleries on the Fresno State campus and view
exciting new artwork (no charge):

• Scenes from OVID Production, Theatre Arts Dept. (President's Gallery, Thomas Administration Bldg)
• "Re-cycled Artwork" : Sculptures by Students studying under Prof. Ed Gillum. (Dean's Gallery, Music Bldg.)
• Paintings by Studio Arts Students studying under Prof. Nick Potter (University Restaurant - South of Fountain, behind Taco Bell),

Carol Hartman, Gallery Director
Conley Art Gallery, Dept. of Art & Design
California State University Fresno
5225 North Backer CA65, Fresno, CA 93740
Phone 559-278-2121

INTERNATIONAL COFFEE HOUR INVITATION

Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Time: 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Place: California State University
University Student Union Room 312-314

Country: Thailand
Presenter: Nucharaporn Liangruenrom (Amm)
Major: Linguistics

Have you ever heard of the "Land of Smiles"? Travel to that land with linguistics
major Nucharaporn Liangruenrom and explore amazing Thailand. Discover the
extraordinary hospitality served by the Thai "heart and smile." Experience the
art of Thai living through traditional greetings, spiritual practices, cuisine and
taboos. Journey across the charming beaches and islands, said to be among
the most scenic int the world. Learn about the linguistic phenomenon of the
English language in Thailand. Discover the "Land of Smiles" through this
exciting presentation on Thailand!

If you have any further questions, please email the International Coffee Hour Coordinator,
Fumi Niizeki, at fuuko@csufresno.edu

*** International Coffee Hour, Exploring Global Diversity on Campus for
the Past 16 Years (1993-2009)

“STORIES OF OUR LIVES” WITH KATHERINE PATERSON

The public is invited to a lecture by author Katherine Paterson entitled “The Stories of Our Lives,”

Date: Friday, April 17th
Time: 7:30 pm
Place: Fresno State campus
John Wright Theatre

The lecture is open and free to the general public. Free parking is available in university lots near the theatre.

Rreservations are required by phone at (559) 278-8116 or by e-mail to mrianto@csufresno.edu

The event is sponsored by the Arne Nixon Center for the Study of Children’s Literature.

Katherine Paterson has twice won the John Newbery Medal, given by the America Library Association for the year’s most distinguished contribution to American literature for children, for Bridge to Terabithia and Jacob Have I Loved. Both novels have been made into movies. Paterson’s other titles include Bread and Roses, Too; The Same Stuff as Stars; The Great Gilly Hopkins; Come Sing, Jimmy Jo; Preacher’s Boy; and many more.

Paterson is also the recipient of the 2006 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award for children’s literature, given by the Swedish government, and the 1998 Hans Christian Andersen Award, chosen by the International Board on Books for Youth. Her web site is www.terabithia.com.
Katherine Paterson’s books will be available for sale and autographing after the lecture.

GUEST SPEAKER: DR. SHAUNEE L. WALLACE

You are invited to hear Dr. Shaunee L. Wallace speak about her research

Date: April 20, 2009
Time: 11am
Place: California State University, Fresno
AG 102

Dr. Wallace will be speaking to the COMM 168-01 (Communication in Organizations) class. Dr. Wallace earned her Ph.D. at Howard University and currently is the chair of the Communication Department at The College of New Rochelle in Harlem, NY. She has also worked as a public relations consultant since 1998; her clientele include Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Donald Trump, Essence Magazine, and the government of Hong Kong. Her areas of interest are Organizational Communication and Public Relations. She is especially interested in examining Latinas who work in public relations firms.

Marnel N. Niles, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Communication
California State University, Fresno
5201 North Maple Avenue M/S SA46
Fresno, CA 93740-8027
Office Phone: 559.278.8804
Email: mnniles@csufresno.edu
Fax: 559.278.4113

"THE ARMENIAN CHURCH IN SOUTH ASIA: 1600-1800"

The Armenian Studies Program California State University, Fresno

"The Armenian Church in South Asia: 1600-1800" by by Dr. George Bournoutian Seventh Henry S. Khanzadian Kazan Visiting Professor

Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Fresno State
University Business Center
A. Peters Auditorium, Rm. 191

Free Admission. Parking restrictions are relaxed in UBC Lot and Lot J after 7:00PM.

* Final Public Lecture on the Armenian Church *

Dr. Bournoutian is Professor of East European and Middle Eastern Studies at Iona, College, New York, and is the author or translator of numerous books.

Dr. Bournoutian will discuss the role of the Armenian Church in South Asia, with special emphasis on the Armenian communities of India, China, and Singapore. The lecture will be illustrated with slides taken by Dr.
Bournoutian on his many visits to those communities.

Barlow Der Mugrdechian, Coordinator
Armenian Studies Program
5245 N Backer Ave PB4
Fresno, CA 93740-8001

Email: barlowd@csufresno.edu
ASP Office: 559-278-2669
Office: 559-278-4930
FAX: 559-278-2129

Visit the Armenian Studies Program Web Page at http://armenianstudies.csufresno.edu/