Fresno State Centennial

Schedule of Events

 

Centennial Activities

For the past century, Fresno State has touched hundreds of thousands of lives and significantly improved our region. We are so grateful to everyone who helped us celebrate! 

Friday, April 16, 2010

Vintage Days Centennial Proclamation

Check out our great human "100" photo from this event on our homepage or read about it here!

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Fresno State Centennial Homecoming

Thank you for ALL who participated in this event.  To see a recap, click here!

April 15 - 17, 2011

 

Fresno State's Birthday Bash: Vintage Days 2011

What a great weekend to celebrate Fresno State...  For a recap and photo gallery, click here!

May 14, 2011

Grand Centennial Gala

Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate our Centennial in style!  For photos, the Grand Centennial Gala video and more, click here! 
May 21, 2011

100th Commencement

Congratulations to our newest alumni who are members of the 100th graduating class!  To see a video of Commencement, click here.
June 26 - July 22 , 2011

CSU Summer Arts Festival

CSU Summer Arts Festival continues to celebrate Fresno State's Centennial Year from June 26 - July 22.  Twenty-four (24) artist events provide an exemplary line-up of theatre, classical and jazz concerts, films/video, animation, lectures, readings, and exhibitions.  Performing artists include Grammy Award winning Kronos Quartet; Emmy winning actress Laurie Metcalf in Voice Lessons; Pixar Studio animators Adam Burke and Andrew Gordon who worked on Oscar winning films The Incredibles, Ratatouille, WALL-E, and Up.  In addition, audiences can enjoy 15 Student Culminations that are free to the public.  Tickets can be ordered by calling the Summer Arts Box Office at 559-278-5109.  For additional information, a full Events Calendar, and ticket orders, click here.

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The Celebration

Memories

  • Being there when everyone gave Steve Coupland – probably the greatest water polo player in Fresno State history – a standing ovation at the end of his last game as a Bulldog.

    Dan Waterhouse, B.S. Business 1978

  • My fondest memory is the time I was introduced to the girl that would later become my wife. Thank goodness for my graduating from Fresno State and to have met my wife and partner.

    Steven Schleikorn, B.S. Business 1985

  • As a child, my mother used to take me out to visit the animals and picnic at O'Neill Park. I remember thinking what a magical thing it was to have a farm right in the middle of the city… and it still is!

    Tracy Newel, M.B.A. '11 • Staff '07 - present

  • My mother, Amelia Hansen, earned a teaching credential from Fresno Normal School in 1921. She went on to teach at the two-room American Colony elementary school. She earned $1,200 - per year!

    Shirley Kirkpatrick
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