FRESNO STATE — The student-run Vintage Days festival that historically attracts about 50,000 attendees per year will return to an in-person, on-campus celebration at Fresno State this year after it adapted to a virtual format the past two years during the pandemic. The 48th Vintage Days will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 29 ...

FRESNO — The Whiting Foundation, a New York-based humanities organization that has supported creative writers since 1985, awarded author and Fresno State alumnus Anthony Cody with a $50,000 prize. One of the most esteemed and largest monetary gifts to emerging writers, the annual Whiting Awards recognize early career achievement and “empower recipients to fulfill the promise of exceptional literary works ...

Madera Community College is inviting the community to attend the virtual event “Ukraine UP CLOSE.” Date and Time: April 20, from noon – 1:30 p.m. Virtual Event: Join on Zoom at scccd.zoom.us/s/96976193863 Featured Speaker: Dr. Nataliia Kasianenko Dr. Nataliia Kasianenko grew up in Eastern Ukraine, 20 miles from the Russian border. When the attack on her parents’ hometown of Kharkiv ...

FRESNO STATE — The Institute for Family Business at the Craig School of Business will host “2022 and Beyond,” a series of four focus group sessions in April for family business owners to discuss the most important issues facing their businesses. All local family business people are encouraged to attend to join the conversation and share concerns. “Most family business ...

FRESNO STATE — Fresno State will host its biggest plant sale of the year at its upcoming Rue and Gwen Gibson Farm Market, located at 5368 N. Chestnut Ave. from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 2. Over 100 varieties of certified organic and conventional vegetables and herbs will be available outside the store. Discounted prices will also be ...

Wallace Reid Martin February 6, 1944 – March 24, 2022 Wallace Reid Martin passed away at his home in Oakhurst after a lengthy illness at the age of 78. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Mary Lou; his sister Sandra, his eldest son Jacob and his wife Rachel; two grandsons Benjamin and James of Montana and his ...

FRESNO — For the past few days, Nataliia Kasianenko watched on television and social media as Russian forces have bombarded residential areas in Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv — her hometown. Kasianenko has been in constant communication with her family and friends while her parents hide in a shelter underground, next to their apartment complex. “My hometown is now at the ...

FRESNO — Steven Were Omamo, whose dedication to feeding the hungry helped his organization earn the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020, is among this year’s Top Dog Alumni Award honorees. The Top Dog awards recognize a select group of accomplished Fresno State alumni who have made significant contributions to society, and whose accomplishments, affiliations and careers have honored Fresno State. ...

FRESNO STATE — After nearly seven years as Fresno State’s bodacious live mascot, Victor E. Bulldog III is preparing to pass the collar. The English bulldog will embark on his “Victor E. Lap” farewell tour beginning this spring in celebration of many years of memories with the Red Wave. Victor E. Bulldog IV will be introduced in fall 2022, and ...

FRESNO — Fresno State faculty, staff and students will partner with industry supporters to host over 20 presentations from Tuesday to Thursday, Feb. 8 to 10, at the 54th Annual World Ag Expo at the International Agri-Center, located at 4500 South Laspina Street, in Tulare. More than 100,000 people from around the world and nearly all 50 states visit the ...