Parents presented a symbolic check (see photo below) to support an information monitor in the Office of Advising Services, lap top computers for Dog Days Orientation Leaders, development of a live stream feed of the International Student Commencement Ceremony allowing parents of students from all over the world to celebrate graduation, new tutoring resources for the Learning Center and the cost of a holiday dinner for Renaissance Scholars. 

For more information on the Parents

Association, go to http://www.csufresno.edu/parents/

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Wellness Services will be putting on the Wicked Wellness Carnival on Thursday. Starting at 10 a.m., students will have the opportunity to participate in numerous “safe” activities, including paying a dollar to dunk a professor. Proceeds from the anti-drinking-themed event will benefit Alcoholics Anonymous.

The carnival is just one of two events happening at Fresno State this week related to National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week (NCAAW). The other is Milk and Cookies Night, which runs Wednesday from 10 p.m. to midnight in the University Courtyard.

On the national level, NCAAW is actually taking place next week, said Kathleen Yarmo, wellness coordinator for University Health and Psychological Services. But Wellness Services decided to move it up a week to pair it with homecoming activities.

The carnival will kick off in the Memorial Garden south of the Kennel Bookstore at 10 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. on Thursday. Activities include a pumpkin decorating contest, a haunted house, palm reading, face painting, airbrushed tattoos, “human bowling” and an obstacle course. Free T-shirts will be given to the first 500 students at the carnival. Barbecued corn from the Farm Market and other foods will be provided.

But one of the main attractions is the dunking, Yarmo said. From noon to 1 p.m., students can dunk their professors that day as a fun fundraiser. One dollar will buy one ball — and one shot — at the dunking.

Professors participating in the dunk contest include Tim Anderson, the Bulldog Marching Band director, Bob Pettitt from the kinesiology department, L.J. Fine from Recreation Administration and Leisure Studies and Michael Caldwell from the music department. Each professor gets a 15-minute time slot at the plank.

“They are the braver ones that we have on campus,” student wellness ambassador coordinator Tara Powers, said of the professors.

Powers also touted the obstacle course, which pits students in DUI goggles against a difficult course.

The goggles, which impair vision and judgement, complicate a course that’s “hard to begin with,” Powers said.

Every activity at the carnival involves some aspect of wellness, Yarmo said.

“Wellness isn’t just physical,” Yarmo said. “It’s also social wellness, psychological wellness, emotional wellness, career wellness. We try to tap into all these components in different ways.”

Powers and other wellness ambassadors will be coordinating the event.

The point of NCAAW is to offer students a fun yet safe way to enjoy homecoming week, Yarmo said.

“It’s just an opportunity for students to just have fun while infusing social norms messages,” Yarmo said.

On behalf of the Fresno State Chapter the advisor, Joe Guerra was presented with a Certificate of Recognition for the chapter’s achievement. The Society has more than 360 campus-based chapters worldwide, including 281 in the United States and 17 in Canada. Chapters are also located in Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates. Membership into the Society is by invitation only.

From left to right:

Eric York, Elizabeth Echeveste, Dr. O, and Melissa Freeman

Division of Student Affairs

ANNOUNCEMENTS/EVENTS

October 22 – November 18, 2008

UNIVERSITY COURTYARD

October 22, 2008 – Milk and Cookies.   University Courtyard will be handing out milk with cookies from 10 pm to midnight in an attempt to educate students about the effects of Alcohol.  If you could either make some homemade cookies, rice crispy treats, brownies, etc we would love to pass them out at the event and acknowledge your support.  For those of you who do not cook or don’t have the time these days store bought cookies taste just as good.  Please deliver the goodies to the Atrium no later than 5 pm on October 22 or call our office at 278-2677 to pick them up.

October 31, 2008 – Halloween Carnival – the students at University Courtyard are putting on a carnival and a safe trick or treating event for the members of the community that surround Fresno State.  Elementary Schools in the area along with Stone soup participants have been invited to participate.  If you would like to volunteer your time to run a carnival game or donate a bag of candy to this event please call Olivia Munoz at 278-1570.

UNIVERSITY HEALTH & PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

Starting November 3^rd we will begin offering the “Flu Vaccine” to faculty & staff.

The hours will be:        8:00 am – 11:00 am      Daily

                                    2:00 pm -    4:00 pm      Daily

COST: $20.00

Health Promotion & Wellness Services Department

October 27^th-November 19^th

1.      Halloween Bash – Office of Traffic Safety Alcohol Grant & USU Productions

·        Date/Time/Location: Oct 31 11:30pm-2:30am Student Recreation Center

·        Description of Event: This event is open to all students as an alternative to going out and partying on Halloween or worrying out driving when they know others on the road have been drinking. This is an alcohol free event that offers free bowling, billiards, costume contests, music and educational materials.

2.      TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures) Training Classes – Office of Traffic Safety Alcohol Grant

·        Date/Time/Location: Dates and Times Vary

·        Description of Event: TIPS training is an educational class provided at two different levels. Tips Commercial which is a 5 hour training session for individuals who serve alcohol and Tips University which is a 2 hour class for students to gain alcohol education as well as knowledge about how, when, and why to handle various alcohol related issues. Eddie Dominguez is the TIPS instruction and will be offering classes throughout the Fall 2008 and Spring 2009 semesters.

·        Scheduled Classes:

o       ASCSS-October 27^th

o       Health Science Association-November

3.      Fall Wellness Fair – Health Promotion & Wellness Services & Health Science/Food Sciences & Nutrition/University One Wellness Section

·        Date/Time/Location:  November 19, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., University Dining Hall

·        Description of Event:  Health Science, Nutrition and University One Wellness Section students, clubs and organizations host interactive exhibits regarding wellness-related topics for students, faculty and staff.

EDUCATIONAL TALENT SEARCH

Through a rigorous application process, forty-two Educational Talent Search Students have been selected to attend the AHETEMS (Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology, Engineering, Math and Science Foundation) Pre-College Symposia at the University of Arizona November 13-16, 2008.  Students will participate in various workshops and activities in the areas of college preparation, career choices, mock science bowl, attend a formal banquet, and meet many students from throughout the country.  They will also have the opportunity to meet Whitlow Woodrow Jr. Ph.D. Director, NASA Research Center, Jaime Escalante, renowned math educator and youth advocate and Justin Rattner VP & CTO, Intel Corporation.  Full sponsorship for our participants was made possible by the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers – Fresno Professional Chapter and the Pacific Gas and Electric Company.

ADMISSIONS, RECORDS and EVALUATIONS

SPRING 2009 REGISTRATION

It’s time to get ready for spring 2009 registration!

   * Check your registration appointment on-line under your Student Center

   * Check your registration holds and make sure you are clear to register

   * The Class Schedule is on sale at the Kennel Bookstore

   * Make sure your major is correct to avoid prerequisite problems during registration

   * Meet with your adviser to plan your class schedule

Continuing Students will register November 3 through November 7.  New students will register at one of the Dog Days sessions held in November and December.

A computer lab and registration assistance will be available on Thursday, November 6 and Friday, November 7 on the main floor of the University Student Union from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Students who participate in early/priority registration will have to pay their fees by Friday, December 5, 2008 or make sure a fee waiver/deferment is approved by this date.

Call the Admissions, Records and Evaluations Office at 559.278.2261 if you have any questions.

VETERANS DAY TRIBUTE

There will be a short ceremony on Monday, November 10th to honor all Veterans & Active Military in observance of Veterans Day, Tuesday November 11, 2008 (approximately 11:45am) at the main flag pole near the Thomas Administration Building.  More details will be given through Bulletin Board.

Recreation Center

We are hosting two cycling classes Wednesday evening on October 22^nd to benefit cancer research.  Class times are 5:15pm & 7:00pm at the Student Recreation Center.  Our special guest instructor will be Dan McDonogh, Cycling Program Coach and International Master Trainer.

FINANCIAL AID

Financial aid disbursements take place twice per week throughout the semester.  As of October 20, funds have been disbursed to 11,935 students for a grand total of $55,462,132.94.  (Disbursement = credited to the student’s account or check issued to the student or a combination of the two.)  This week we will have only one disbursement (October 22).  Due to the scheduled major upgrade of the CMS PeopleSoft Finance System to release 9.0, disbursement activity which would normally take place on Friday, October 24, has been postponed.  We expect to resume normal disbursement activity next Wednesday, October 29.

WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER

Take Back the Night is today (Wed, Oct 22^nd) at 6 p.m. in the Free Speech Area. 

University Health & Psychological Services

GET TO KNOW OUR PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERNS

Academic Year  2008-2009

Patrick Crane is in his second year of the MSW program. He has long term goals of working with children and going into private practice. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Fresno State. Patrick has worked in numerous social work settings and has gained a lot of experience from it. His most recent job was teaching Leadership and Resiliency to at-risk students in a classroom setting. Patrick loves the outdoors and maybe you see him riding his long board around campus. He is extremely outgoing and loves to meet new and exciting people. Patrick loves spending time with his best friend, his 12-year old lab named Milo.

Tyler Etcheverry is currently a graduate student in the Counseling program with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy here at Fresno State. She graduated from Clovis West High School in 2002 and received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Fresno State in 2006. Tyler has worked on campus as a student assistant for the past four years starting off in Undergraduate Records, moving next to the Scholarship Office, and finally ending up at the Division of Graduate Studies where she currently works part-time. Tyler plans on graduating in May 2009 and completing her Pupil Personnel Services Credential by Fall 2009. After completing her education she looks forward to exploring her opportunities in both the mental health field and school counseling. Tyler also looks forward to having more time to travel and put her passport to good use.

Linda Hall is working towards her MS in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy.  She anticipates graduating in May 2009 and working towards licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist.  In 2000, she and her two youngest daughters graduated with their bachelor’s degrees.  Linda enjoys working with the college student population, children, and families.  She plans to develop skills in teaching meditation, relaxation, and visualization to help clients with anxiety, depression, and other issues.  She has had the good fortune of living in Korea, Germany, Japan, and several different states within the U.S.  Linda enjoys spending time with her children and their families - especially her grandchildren!  She is a life-long learner who enjoys reading and gardening.

Sara Kesl is a second year graduate student at Alliant International University, CSPP.  She is currently working on her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, with an emphasis in Forensics. She completed her undergraduate work at SDSU and moved on to complete her Masters in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University.  At the completion of her doctorate, she plans to move back to the Central Coast (San Luis Obispo) to open private practice and be closer to her parents, siblings, and niece and nephews.  Sara enjoys relaxing with friends and dreaming of her future French bulldog puppy, which her poor-student income does not currently allow her the luxury to afford.  By the time she graduates in 2011, she hopes this is no longer the case. 

Yuliana Martinez is a first year graduate student in the MSW program.  She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Fresno State in the Spring of 2008.  Prior to graduation, she completed a one year internship at Sanger High School where she gained experience in academic and interpersonal counseling.  She has a great passion to work with youth, especially those who are at-risk.  Yuliana’s career goals are to receive the Pupil Personnel Services Credential and become a high school counselor.  In her spare time, Yuliana likes to listen to music and spend time with her family. 

Ian Ortiz-Nance is pursuing a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology at Alliant International University through the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP).  His anticipated year of completion is 2011 where he’ll continue on to licensing.  Ian sought a career in the Aerospace business in 1999 which led him to international travel, as well as domestic travel.  Unsatisfied with this choice, he decided to return to school and seek a career in psychology.  Ian graduated with his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from CSU Fresno the Spring of 2006.  He currently works with a wide variety of age ranges (from age 3 to age 42) and would like to continue this wide spectrum in his own practice.  His future plans, as a professional, are to work with the under-served population in the Central Valley.  In what little spare time he has, Ian enjoys reading, spending time with his family, and weight training.

Janessa Radke will be graduating in May with her MS in counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. In addition, she will also be obtaining her Pupil Personnel Services Credential. Janessa completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Communication from UC Santa Barbara in 2006. Though she has worked in the field of college admission and outreach both in Santa Barbara and here in the Central Valley, she is enjoying getting more experience in mental health counseling. Though unsure of her future career plans, she knows she would like to work on a high school or college campus in some capacity, whether in mental health or school counseling.  In addition to her internship and classes, she coaches in the women’s basketball program at Clovis West High, where she played during high school. Known as the “organized one”, Janessa loves the ocean and visits as often as she can. She also enjoys photography, reading and traveling to other countries.

David Rocha is in his second and final year of the Master’s degree in Social Work Program at CSU Fresno.  He received his Bachelor’s degree in Social Work at CSU Fresno in 2006.  David has worked in previous internships at the Central Valley Regional Center in 2005 and most recently at the Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health, which ended in May 2008.  He plans to work on requirements for licensure upon completion of the MSW program.  David is currently employed with the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program (DDTP), which is a state-mandated telephone distribution program to help facilitate communication for the deaf and disabled, throughout the State of California.  David has enjoyed his employment with DDTP for the past eight years as it has allowed him to continue practicing his American Sign Language skills.  David enjoys spending his spare time with his wife and children.  He also loves to travel and go camping and fishing. 

On October 1, 2008, Career Services partnered with the student organization, Partnering Alumni with Students (PAWS) and the Alumni Association to put on an etiquette dinner at the University House.  About 140 students and 20 alumni participated in the event. 

Klaus Tenbergen, Assistant Professor in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition and Program Director of the Culinology Department, was the master of ceremonies, giving tips on anything from napkin placement to international customs. 

Career Services sponsored the reception to kick off the night with a jazz band and appetizers while Katie Johnson, Outreach Program Coordinator in the Alumni Association, and the students of PAWS handled online registration and coordination of the four course meal.  The cost was only $5.00 to attend and the students were highly engaged in the program, asking questions such as how to hold their glass, how to eat a slippery cherry tomato, and if there was an appropriate time to burp aloud! 

The sun went down during the event allowing the ambiance of the University House garden and the beautiful rose and candle table settings to add a charming feel to the informative evening.   

On October 8^th-10^th, the Western Association of Educational Opportunity Programs (WESTOP), Central California Chapter, held its annual Professional Development Seminar (PDS) at Rohnert Park, CA. 

The purpose of the PDS was to develop communication and coordination among TRIO directors and personnel, review state and federal regulations, and develop strategies for financial and legislative support.  Additionally, the chapter recognizes staff through its CenCal Friend of the Year awards.

The Chair of the WESTOP PDS was Wendy White, a  counselor with the Fresno State Educational Talent Search program.

TRIO program staff from across central California attended the event including Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, CSU, Bakersfield, CSU, Fresno, CSU, Monterey Bay, CSU, Stanislaus, College of the Sequoias, Fresno City College, Gavilan Community College, Hartnell Community College, Madera Community College, Modesto Junior College, National Hispanic University, Reading and Beyond – Central California, Reedley College, San Jose State University, University of California, Merced, West Hills College, Coalinga.

However, it was Fresno State TRIO staff that took nearly all of the top honors. 

               CenCal Member of the Year, Wendy White (Fresno State, Educational Talent Search)

               Director of the Year, Jenny Robledo (Fresno State, Educational Talent Search)

               CenCal Friend of the Year, Stephen Dominguez (CSU, San Bernardino)

               CenCal Counselor of the Year, Bernardo Reynoso (Upward Bound, Fresno State)

               CenCal Staff of the Year, Sergio Alba (Upward Bound, Fresno State)

               CenCal TRiO Advocate of the Year, Agni Fernandez (Educational Talent Search, Fresno State)

Other nominees from Fresno State included Perry Angle, CenCal Friend of the Year and Martina Granados, CenCal Director of the Year.

TRIO programs were established in the 1960’s as a part of the Higher Education Act.  The programs assist low-income, first-generation, and disabled students who desire a post-secondary education.

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What is TRIO?

Our nation has asserted a commitment to providing educational opportunity for all Americans regardless of race, ethnic background or economic circumstance.

In support of this commitment, Congress established a series of programs to help low-income Americans enter college, graduate and move on to participate more fully in America’s economic and social life. These Programs are funded under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and are referred to as the TRIO Programs (initially just three programs). While student financial aid programs help students overcome financial barriers to higher education, TRIO programs help students overcome class, social and cultural barriers to higher education.

Who is Served

As mandated by Congress, two-thirds of the students served must come from families with incomes under $28,000, where neither parent graduated from college. More than 2,700 TRIO Programs currently serve nearly 866,000 low-income Americans. Many programs serve students in grades six through 12. Thirty-seven percent of TRIO students are Whites, 35% are African-Americans, 19% are Hispanics, 4% are Native Americans, 4% are Asian-Americans, and 1% are listed as “Other,” including multiracial students. Twenty-two thousand students with disabilities and more than 25,000 U.S. veterans are currently enrolled in the TRIO Programs as well. For more race and ethnicity data for each TRIO Program (Upward Bound, UB Math/Science, SSS, Talent Search, EOC, and McNair), see “Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Federal TRIO Programs,” a News You Can Use fact sheet from the National TRIO Clearinghouse.

Lupita Carrillo is currently a 3rd year student majoring in Art, with hopes to someday become an art teacher.

Lupita submitted her plan to Associated Students, Incorporated and was selected as one of four students to receive a grant and personal fee to create an art piece.

Lupita secured the permission of the CSU, Fresno Athletic Department to use the image of the Fresno State mascot, Victor, as a model for her painting. Lupita’s painting was inspired by well known pop artist, Andy Warhol.

Lupita transferred the bulldog image onto canvas as a pop art creation using bright and vibrant colors. Lupita is currently working as a Student Assistant for the Central California Education Opportunity Center and is a member of the Student Support Services program.

Go Lupita and Go Dogs!!!