CAMPUS LIFE 2020
Photos by Cary Edmondson
Many things about college life at Fresno State have temporarily changed during the past eight months — but one thing remains the same. The Bulldog spirit carries on, whether it’s virtual, in person or during a drive-through celebration like this one pictured for New Student Convocation. As University President Joseph I. Castro has made clear, Fresno State faculty and staff remain as committed as ever to boldly empowering students for success — while making sure safety continues to be a top priority. Whether it has been years or weeks since you’ve been on Fresno State’s campus, here is a look at how the University has adapted to the times, courtesy of award-winning University photographer Cary Edmondson.
Greg Saldate of Facilities Management sprays disinfectant on desks in a Lab School classroom in August, just before the fall semester is set to begin. There are about 81 in-person courses on campus this fall, and the campus population is limited to about 2,200 students, faculty and staff (7.5% of the overall campus population as compared to fall 2019).
Rooms have been assigned single occupancy to help maintain physical distancing for students living in the dorms, and facial coverings are required in all common housing areas.
Student Karley Curtis works the assembly line as students helped with the first-ever wine canning at the Fresno State Winery. The Tailgate Series of wines are now available for purchase at the Gibson Farm Market and other retailers.
A student visits the DISCOVERe Technology Hub for help with a device on the first day of the semester.
Resident adviser Kiara Graves helped clean and sanitize dorm-room desks before a limited number of students moved in for the fall semester.
Campus police direct traffic during the New Student Convocation parade that took place the first week of the semester. New Student Convocation has become a growing tradition in recent years, as faculty and staff typically form a human tunnel inside the entrance to the Save Mart Center and high-five each new student. This year, it was limited to non-contact cheers and distributing welcome packets so students can learn about campus traditions and resources.
A student exits the Madden Library, now open for limited in-person services, on the first day of fall semester instruction.
Dr. Leslie Zarrinkhameh works with physical therapy students during a lab class on Sept. 14.
Gene Mazza, director of operations for the Save Mart Center, measures the appropriate space to place social distancing decals on the floor in preparation for COVID-19 testing being offered at the arena for those who are attending classes or working on campus.
It wasn’t the typical move-in day for the campus residence halls, based on numbers, but about 225 students moved into the dorms for the fall semester.
Dr. Miguel Pedroza prepares viticulture and enology students during a wine production class on the first day of school, Aug. 19.
Physical therapy students adhere to safety policies by wearing masks and keeping the proper physical distance during the first week of class.
With safety and testing protocols in place, Fresno State football student-athletes returned to campus in October with the goal of playing an eight-game, conference-only season.
