AFSA Fresno State

The M.K. Gandhi Center, the Jain & Hindu Dharma Initiative, & the Department of Philosophy at Fresno State invites you to attend the Peace & Dharma Conference, October 2-4. The multi-day conference will focus on ethics, nonviolence, & justice in the religious traditions of India.

📢 Don't miss out! Fresno State's very own Dr. Wei Wu, Lyles College of Engineering, will be a speaker on the CSU NSF HSI-STEM Grantees Live Webcast. 🖥️ For more info or to register: 🗓️ Fri. Sept. 6, 2024 ⌚️11 AM - 12 PM 🔗bit.ly/46U9eEW

#DidYouKnow 14 of the CSU’s 23 campuses are designated as Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI). Read about the allocation of $6.4 million to support #AANHPI Student Achievement Program campus activities. calstate.edu/csu-system/new…

#FresnoStateGrad Nathan Theng not only excelled in academics but worked to make a positive impact on others through his research & mentorship. Watch the full short film on how three remarkable grads, including Nathan, are paving a brighter future: bit.ly/3zdhK5n

☀️ Summer time is here but we still have campus employees putting in that work! 💪 Thanks to Dr. Jenny Banh & Dr. Shimel Her Saychou, @Fresno_State received a $360,00 💰 one-time fund from the CSU Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Student Achievement Program! 🎉

Watch out for our class of 2024 graduates, ready to conquer the world as the next generation of leaders. 🎓 #FresnoStateGrad

Congratulations to Nathan Theng and Angel Rojas who were just awarded Fresno State’s top academic honors for the class of 2024! Learn more: bit.ly/4bjpXTv

It's commencement day! Congrats to all the 2024 graduates on your outstanding achievement. Wishing you all the best for the future and all its challenges and opportunities.

#CalState is comprised of some of the most academically, economically and ethnically diverse students, faculty and staff in the nation. To mark the occasion of #APIDAmonth, we asked the CSU’s APIDA leaders to share their journey & what inspires their work: bit.ly/3Uyx43x

AFSA will support the program cost (not travel/lodging) for one faculty/staff member to attend the LEAP Advance conference in July. If interested, fill out this form by May 7. To receive support, the recipient will agree to serve on the AFSA board. forms.gle/n3p7cXGUmymERc…

Reminder: Board nominations are due on Sunday, May 5.

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to celebrate the contributions that generations of AAPIs have made to American history, society and culture.

Board nominations are now open for the 2024-25 board of directors who serve for a one-year term, except for the treasurer who serves for two years. Nominations are due by May 5. Fill out this form to nominate someone or yourself: bit.ly/4dfJ1DG

We had a great time celebrating diverse backgrounds of the Asian Pacific Islander and Desi American communities. The Spring Gathering featured an award ceremony, a lecture, a panel discussion and activities that expanded our connections. Thanks to all who attended.

Our second tea social is happening 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. tomorrow! Take a break, have some tea and snacks and catch up with your Fresno State colleagues.

Please join us today!

Thank you to all our applicants and special thanks to our Fresno State faculty and staff whose membership dues support this award. The students will be recognized during the AFSA and CCGC Spring Gathering at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, in the Library Ellipse Gallery.

After a one year hiatus, we are proud to announce our 2023-24 Academic Success Award recipients: Angela Fan (master's in linguistics), Christine Pascual (pre-health) and Patricia Yang (child and family science).

Congratulations to AFSA President Dr. Ahran Koo for being named the 2024 Pacific Region Higher Education Art Educator. fresnostatecah.com/2024/04/11/dr-…

Join AFSA and the @FresnoStateCCGC for a spring gathering from 2-3:30pm April 17, in the Library Ellipse Gallery to celebrate our diverse cultures. AFSA will also recognize its Academic Support Award recipients during the event. There will be food, activities and more.