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4/2/04 • Vol. 128, No. 29

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Chavez remembered at Peace Garden rally

The race for AS positions begins

Fine from the Vine

Survey says students use BlackBoard

Students prepare for an evening of Cambodian culture

Chavez remembered at Peace Garden rally

Students, faculty and supporters gather to pay tribute to farm labor activist

Among red ribbon clad workers and red, white and green decorations, students and supporters gathered in Fresno State’s Peace Garden and Free Speech Area to remember the passion, fight and work accomplished by the late Cesar Chávez, Wednesday. “ My grandfather was a common man with an uncommon vision,” Natalie R. Hernandez said.More>>

Fine from the Vine

Enology program continues its winning ways with four gold medals at the 14th annual 2004 New World competition

Fresno State’s winery, the one and only commercial winery on a university campus, has once again won awards for its student produced wines. In an awards ceremony in May, the winery will receive four gold medals: three best of class, and two best of variety.More>>

 

Survey says students use BlackBoard

91 percent say they use the Web service and would again in the future

BlackBoard enhanced classes have increased significantly over the past few years, yet opinions differ on BlackBoard’s ease of use. Students generally find BlackBoard services to be convenient, while some faculty members have found the services difficult to navigate, a Digital Campus student assistant said.More>>

 

Professor of social work Sudarshan Kapoor places a garland of carnations around the statue of Cesar Chávez in the Peace Garden, Wednesday. The tribute also included a speech by Chávez’s grandaughter.

 

The race for AS positions begins

City Council candidate Michael Karbassi turns his efforts toward winning the student government presidency

Candidates vying to be 2004/2005 Associated Students representatives met and contended with each other Thursday while discussing rules and procedures for upcoming campaigns and elections with the AS Elections Commission. More than 25 students are running for 15 senatorial positions, while openings for president and vice president of finance claim three candidates each.More>>

 

Students prepare for an evening of Cambodian culture

With the Cambodian New Year approaching, Fresno State’s Cambodian Collegiate Association (CCA) plans to have one of the largest celebrations in the central valley. From cultural dances to live singing, the night promises to be culturally enriching, said CCA President Chan Dos.More>>