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Message from University
President
John Welty to Readers of The Collegian
Transforming
one day at a time
Welcome back to the fall semester at California
State University, Fresno. I can’t imagine a more exciting time to
be a student at Fresno State.
There’s a remarkable transformation under way at Fresno State. Your
experience here is being enhanced with new buildings, new technologies
and even stronger academic programs.
There are $150 million in new building projects on campus. Early next
year you’ll be able to enjoy using the new West Complex/Student
Recreation Center now being built next to the Save Mart Center.
In addition to a fitness and recreation focus, it also will house important
community conference and educational facilities including the Lyles Center
for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and The Leon and Pete Peters Educational
Center.
Fresno State’s West Complex will be one of the best university student
centers on the West Coast. The West Complex is truly your facility, and
has been designed, and will be operated, to meet the needs and interests
of students.
Soon Fresno State will begin a massive $91 million renovation of the Henry
Madden Library. The entire front wing of the library will be demolished
and rebuilt into what will be one of the finest and most modern university
libraries in California. This expansion will enable us to provide the
latest computer technologies, offer easier access to our rare and historical
materials, and provide much improved areas for students and faculty to
study, conduct research and meet.
The library staff will work hard to serve you while the demolition of
the library occurs. We have developed an efficient courier service to
provide library materials to you.
Of course, there will be disruptions to the campus as the front wing of
the library is demolished and construction begins. I ask you to bear with
us as we bring the beautiful state-of-the-art library into existence.
Learn about how to use library services at www.maddenlibrary.org.
We’re also making excellent progress on the university’s comprehensive
campaign for private support, the largest fund-raising program in Fresno
State’s history. The campaign provides that “margin of excellence”
that enables Fresno State be a great place to study and learn. You can
read more about our plans at www.FresnoStateNews.com.
This will be a memorable year to be a student at Fresno State. Take full
advantage of the opportunities provided by our outstanding faculty, educational
programs and student services on campus. Look to become involved in service
activities in our community. Take the time this semester to think about
your future and how the resources of this great university can help you
achieve your dreams.
John D. Welty
President
California State University, Fresno
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