2020 Summer Newsletter

A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN...

We can all agree that the world has changed immensely in a few short months. Phrases unknown in February such as coronavirus, social distancing, and COVID-19 became staples of everyday conversation by the end of March. We began ‘sheltering in place’, zooming, and wearing masks. Now we all hope for a reopening of our lives, our communities, and the nation - a reopening that will not be a return to normal.

Nevertheless, we have hope. Hope in the form of graduating students like those featured in this newsletter that have completed internships, done research projects, helped children through our Ag Discovery program, worked on the University Farm and have been recognized for outstanding performance. READ MORE

  

 

RESEARCH

A Shared Journey

Graduate Dean's Medalist Hardeep Singh was drawn to the Central Valley to tackle issues that also affect his Punjabi village. STORY / VIDEO

  

EXCELLENCE

Inspiring a New Generation

Undergraduate Dean's Medalist Cameron Standridge was honored for his leadership, research and outreach.  STORY / VIDEO

 

GIVING

Renamed enology building honors benefactor

Much of the Gumz estate's $4.6 million Jordan College gift will benefit campus grape and wine research. STORY

 

SUPPORT

Food lab technician leads hospital mask effort 

Harriet Tom and volunteers are repurposing 900 Bulldog shirts into health provider masks. STORY

 

OPPORTUNITY

Inspired to Ivy League ambitions

Recent graduates Bailey Fong and Brenna Flynn were selected for Cornell's nationally-ranked food science master's program. STORY

 

COMMUNITY

Interns foster hope for families

Seniors Selene Lopez Espinoza and Jessica Jimenez are helping parents find extra resources during the pandemic. STORY 

  

COMMITMENT

Campus continues to feed the Valley

Students have kept the 22 farm units operating at near normal levels while following new community health and safety measures. STORY / PHOTOS 

 

PARTNERSHIP

Seminar brings industry together

Olive oil professionals are connecting with campus to spur industry growth and opportunities. VIDEO / PHOTOS

 

VISION

Campus winery finds new demand

Wine consumers are discovering a host of new student-made wines thanks to recent promotions. STORY / VIDEO 

 

PREPARATION

Lasting Legacies

Discover the inspiring stories of industrial technology senior Juan Soria and other graduates from the College's seven departments.  STORY

 

TRAINING

Diagnostics lab prepares dairy students for future

Thanks to a Land O'Lakes gift, students are exposed to the latest dairy industry and research technology. STORY / PHOTOS 

CONNECTION

Lab answers testing analysis shortage  

The Jordan Agricultural Research Center has opened a COVID-19 sample testing lab for Fresno County. STORY

 

SUCCESS

State champion advances to national semifinal

Samuel Looper made the College's 11th recent appearance in the Young Farmers and Ranchers discussion contest. STORY 

 

PERSEVERANCE

Ag business faculty serves as model

Neil Tung's resilience is helping him adjust in his other role as a food industry purchasing manager. STORY

 

 

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

 

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