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The University
California State University,
Fresno began as a two-year state
normal school with 150 students
in 1911, largely preparing
teachers for their profession.
Today, this university is a
stimulating center of intellectual
and cultural activity,
dedicated to academic excellence,
integrity, and freedom.
With more than 18,000 students
registered, the university
recognizes its commitment to
develop qualified professionals
who will become tomorrow's
leaders in every walk of life.
California State University,
Fresno offers challenging and
innovative programs in the
liberal arts and sciences, in the
professions, in applied fields,
and in special and interdisciplinary
areas. Departmental
programs provide unusual and
exciting opporrunities for a
proficient and enriching university
experience.
The excellence of our facul ty is
documented in a variety of
ways, including recognition
from national and international
associations. Ninety petcent of
the full-time tenured track
faculty hold doctoral degrees in
their ateas of study. However,
the most important characteristic
of our faculty is their ability
to care about students and their
willingness to give of their time
on an individual basis.
Thecarnpus
Under a dense canopy of 4,000
trees, the campus sits ar the
northeast edge of Ftesno,
against a backdrop of the
beautiful Sierra Nevada. The
campus was officially designated
as an arboretum in 1978.
Its parklike seni ng cteates a
beautiful environment for
making new friends and
pursuing a quality education.
The 327-acre main campus
features more than 46
traditional and modern
buildings. An additional 34
structures are on the 1,083acre
University Farm, which
is considered one of the
most modern and best
equipped agricultural
facilities in the West.
Outstanding research
facilities (computer,
engineering, electronics,
and industrial technology
laboratories) are complemented
by cultural and
recreational facilities.
The campus has two
student unions, indoor and
outdoor theaters fot drama and
music, and swimming facilities.
Students can mal,e use of many
individual and team sporr
facilities, a baseball stadium at
Beiden Field that seats 4,575
spectators, a football/soccer
stadium that seats ovet 41,031,
and Bulldog Diamond, a 5,467seat
softball stadium.
The campus is fully accessible
and students with mobility
impairments will find the
naturally flat terrain easy to
navigate. f<5\I
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Object Description
| Title | 1998-99 General Catalog |
| Creator | California State University, Fresno |
| Format | PDF Document |
| Date of publication | 1998-05 |
| Subjects | California State University, Fresno. Curricula. Catalogs |
| Object type | Document |
| Location | Fresno, California |
| Language | eng |
Description
| Title | Page 011 |
| Full Text Search | The University California State University, Fresno began as a two-year state normal school with 150 students in 1911, largely preparing teachers for their profession. Today, this university is a stimulating center of intellectual and cultural activity, dedicated to academic excellence, integrity, and freedom. With more than 18,000 students registered, the university recognizes its commitment to develop qualified professionals who will become tomorrow's leaders in every walk of life. California State University, Fresno offers challenging and innovative programs in the liberal arts and sciences, in the professions, in applied fields, and in special and interdisciplinary areas. Departmental programs provide unusual and exciting opporrunities for a proficient and enriching university experience. The excellence of our facul ty is documented in a variety of ways, including recognition from national and international associations. Ninety petcent of the full-time tenured track faculty hold doctoral degrees in their ateas of study. However, the most important characteristic of our faculty is their ability to care about students and their willingness to give of their time on an individual basis. Thecarnpus Under a dense canopy of 4,000 trees, the campus sits ar the northeast edge of Ftesno, against a backdrop of the beautiful Sierra Nevada. The campus was officially designated as an arboretum in 1978. Its parklike seni ng cteates a beautiful environment for making new friends and pursuing a quality education. The 327-acre main campus features more than 46 traditional and modern buildings. An additional 34 structures are on the 1,083acre University Farm, which is considered one of the most modern and best equipped agricultural facilities in the West. Outstanding research facilities (computer, engineering, electronics, and industrial technology laboratories) are complemented by cultural and recreational facilities. The campus has two student unions, indoor and outdoor theaters fot drama and music, and swimming facilities. Students can mal,e use of many individual and team sporr facilities, a baseball stadium at Beiden Field that seats 4,575 spectators, a football/soccer stadium that seats ovet 41,031, and Bulldog Diamond, a 5,467seat softball stadium. The campus is fully accessible and students with mobility impairments will find the naturally flat terrain easy to navigate. f<5\I II |
