Winter 2020-21 Newsletter

A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN

The year 2020 ended up being one some of us would like to forget. We did learn important lessons though.

We discovered new ways of doing things, learned what was important, shared more time with close family members, discovered a resiliency of which we were not aware, and better understood the importance of community in its absence.

At the start of 2021, we have renewed hope that life will, at least in some ways, return to more comfortable norms -- although it may never be as it once was. READ MORE

  

INSIGHT

Virtual World Ag Expo seminars to connect campus to world

Faculty, staff and students will share over 30 presentations on a host of industry and community topics. STORY

 

GIVING

University celebrates greenhouse groundbreaking 

A $100,000 gift by Oro Agri capped a $250,000 fundraising drive that will benefit viticulture research and teaching. STORY / IMAGES / VIDEO

 

COLLABORATION

A Bridge Between Two Cultures

Dr. Carmen Licon Cano & students look forward to a new, dairy industry study abroad experience. STORY

  

INSPIRATION

Discovering New Horizons

Watch student stories that showcase the impact of your annual Day of Giving gifts. VIDEOS

DISCOVERY

College unveils seventh honors research cohort

Eleven juniors will work with faculty mentors to address community and industry issues. STORY

 

CONNECTION

Bradshaw bridles equine interest into career 

Recruiting students like the Bay Area junior is part of a campus initiative to expand African-American enrollment. STORY

 

INNOVATION

Winery taps new market with first canning

Customers can enjoy campus wines in a new, more convenient way. STORY / IMAGES

  

PREPARATION

Curveball leads student down teaching path 

With guidance from Dr. Steven Rocca, Kevin Magill will follow in his father's footsteps. STORY / PHOTOS 

 

EXCELLENCE

Plant Science Club honored nationally

Students combined for their sixth President's Trophy and first-ever quiz bowl team title. STORY

 

VISION

Agricultural Business team aids state pesticide agency

Faculty, staff and students are creating new models and reports to serve industry and public needs. STORY  

 

COMMUNITY

Research equipment boosts community pandemic needs

Community Medical Center will use a Jordan Agricultural Research Center freezer for its vaccine storage. STORY / IMAGES 

 

SERVICE

Former CSU board trustee receives honorary doctorate

Alum Carol Chandler is recognized for her tireless service to agriculture, education and business. STORY / PHOTOS 

 

TECHNOLOGY

Technology team empowers students with extra access

Classes are using a new portal for special software normally only available in campus labs. STORY

INVESTIGATION

Center for Irrigation Technology set standard

CIT celebrates 40 years of groundbreaking water research, testing, education & industry partnerships. VIDEO

 

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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