At the New Student Convocation last Monday, Fresno State staff/faculty volunteers welcomed students who will be attending Fresno State this fall. Held at the Save Mart Center, the event officially marks the start of students' academic journeys on campus.

Volunteers from Admissions and Recruitment were part of the annual “Welcome Line” manned by Fresno state staff and faculty volunteers.

"It was an awesome event and so encouraging to see all of the new students so happy and eager to begin their dreams of a higher education at Fresno State," said Traci Obata.

Colleagues from Admissions and Recruitment who volunteered at the welcome event were as follows:

• Phong Yang, Director of Admissions & Recruitment

• Rick Chacon, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Student Recruitment

• Roseann Rodriguez, Transfer Admissions Lead

• Maribel Olea, Freshman Admissions Lead

• Tou Xiong, Undergraduate Admission Advisor & Athletic Admission Advisor

• Traci Obata, Undergraduate Admission Advisor

• Lian Vang, Undergraduate Student Recruitment Advisor

The fall semester’s projected enrollment is 25,200 students. Thanks to all the faculty and staff who made new students feel welcome!