You are in the official 1997-98 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
University Student Union
and Student Life
California State University, Fresno Association
University Student Union, Room 306
(559) 278-2741
University Student Union:
JOEL R. ZARR, Director
Student Life and Development:
THOMAS P. BOYLE, Director
Students at the university are growing and changing in new ways each semester. The staff members of the University Student Union (USU) and the Student Life and Development Office recognize the importance of positive experiences outside the classroom. Staff members strongly support the academic experience at the university and promote college activities to enhance intellectual growth. The USU and Student Life encourage cultural, social, emotional, educational, and physical development in a variety of ways. Developing leadership skills in students is one of the primary goals.
The University Student Union and the Office of Student Life and Development function as the administrative home for a variety of student program offices in the Division of Student Affairs and Auxiliary Services. These programs include student leadership development, Greek affairs, student clubs and organizations, intramurals and recreation, student activities, and Southeast Asian student services.
Student development is not a single program but rather an ethic that flows through all of the activities and programs in the office. It is an orientation that constantly seeks to know
and understand student needs and looks for ways to help students accomplish their goals.
The USU and Student Life promote a sense of university ownership in students. It is important to maintain student contact with administration. Staff members actively strive to enhance students' campus experiences.
Special programs include Vintage Days, a four-day campus celebration that occurs each spring. Totally planned and executed by students, Vintage Days offers fun and entertainment for Fresno State students and the community. There is a variety of competitions and performances, as well as a carnival and a large crafts fair. Student Life also supports African People's History Month, AmerAsia Week, the Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Women's Herstory Month, Diversity Awareness Grants, Leadership Retreats and Conferences, and the Office of the Associated Students Inc.
Bowling, billiards, and video games are just a few entertainment options students have in the Recreation Center in the University Student Union. Eateries in the USU include TCBY, The Coffee Spot, Hungry Bear Cookies, Taco Bell, Subway, and China Station. The USU Pavilion is host to Tower Records, Council Travel, Golden One Credit Union, Dean of Comics, and Postal Services Plus. Additional services found in the USU include fraternity and sorority advising, an on-campus facility reservation center, information about student clubs and organizations, and Southeast Asian student services.
At the USU's Information Center, students may purchase concert tickets, money orders, discount movie tickets, and lecture series tickets. The Union also operates the Satellite Student Union, a major programming facility on the campus.
