Vice President of University Advancement Paula Castadio announced on Dec. 3, the temporary appointment of Shirley Armbruster as interim University Communications director, effective today, Dec. 7.

Armbruster retired from Fresno State in 2017 and will return to assist for the next several months while the division works to fill the vacancy left by Patti Waid, who will join the California State University Chancellor's Office on Jan. 4. Waid's last work day is Friday, Dec. 11, so please continue working with her until that date.

"I am happy to welcome a valued colleague and retiree to serve in the role of Fresno State's chief communications officer," Castadio said.