2019 Summer Newsletter

A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN...

Greetings! It has been a month since I had the honor to return to the Jordan College as your Dean, and I first want to thank you for the warm welcome.

I first came to Fresno State as an agricultural economist in 1983, and left the college 20 years later to serve in various administrative and leadership positions at the University, and most recently serving as Vice Provost and on the President’s cabinet.

After graduation in May, my wife and I traveled to England and Scotland. During our trip, President Castro shared with the cabinet that Dean Witte had announced her retirement. I found that interesting but didn’t think it would impact me.

However, on my first day back the Provost - on behalf of President Castro - extended an offer to become the Dean of the Jordan College.  READ MORE 

  

OUTREACH

Campus horticulture nursery technician Calliope Correia, students & volunteers are changing lives through the Insight Garden Program project at Avenal State Prison. VIDEO

 

EXCELLENCE

Plant science graduate student Anthony Mele and animal science senior Cirenio Hisasaga were honored as the Dean's Medalists for their academic achievements, research, and extra-curricular activities. Mele also received the university's highest honor at the campus graduation ceremony. MELE VIDEO / STORY; HISASAGA VIDEO / STORY

 

DISCOVERY

The Jordan Agricultural Research Center is giving students, faculty, staff, and industry partners new opportunities to explore the latest advances in technology that will benefit the nation's leading agricultural area. VIDEO 

 

SUCCESS

Senior Colton Campbell capped an amazing year for the rodeo club team with a victory in the all-around standings at the College National Finals Rodeo. READ MORE / PHOTOS

 

CAMPUS FARM

Fresno State vegetable unit students reveal how they grow the Central Valley's favorite summer indulgence. VIDEO

 

SUPPORT

The campus dairy was renamed the Manuel Jr. and Katye Mancebo Dairy Production Unit in honor of their generous support of our students & dairy program.  READ MORE

 

REDISCOVERY

Seniors Piedad Pulido and Heidi Lofgren fulfilled lifetime dreams of earning a diploma after focusing on their families earlier in their careers. READ MORE LOFGREN & PULIDO

 

RISING TOGETHER

After an All-America heptathlon career, agricultural business graduate Jestena Mattson hopes to next focus on her Olympic dreams. VIDEO

 

CAREERS

The Food Science & Culinology Club hosted Thomas Foley from the Institute of Food Technologists to showcase its exciting community involvement, hands-on experience, and campus processing facilities. VIDEO

 

CERTIFICATION

The industrial technology department received the highest possible re-accreditation rating by the Association of Technology Management and Applied Engineering (ATMAE). STORY

 

PREPARATION

Agricultural education graduate Tim Truax has compiled one of the College's most impressive resumes through his dedication to academics, research, student organizations and campus farm. VIDEO

 

TRAINING

Students in the campus equine unit gain valuable experience working with all phases of horse care and development while assisting with the varsity equestrian facility. VIDEO

 

DISCOVERY

Students in the new beekeeping & biology class are learning how to integrate innovative practices into exciting careers. VIDEO

 

CONNECTION

Over 120 guests attend the first annual Ag One Northern San Joaquin Valley Alumni and Friends Reception in May at Michael David Winery near Lodi. PHOTOS

 

AG ONE

Your gift to the Ag One Foundation matters because the quality of a Fresno State education and the College’s commitment to educational opportunity depend on it. Fresno State could not be the institution it is today without generous gifts like yours.  GIVE NOW

EVENTS

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