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Dr. Anil Shrestha, professor, Department of Plant Science, received a Best Book Award from the Indian Society of Weed Science as a co-editor.
The "Global Plant Invasions" book details how invasive plants are crossing national boundaries and costing millions of dollars in damages. Other topics covered include scientific, economic and social impacts and possible solutions. The book idea came during his sabbatical at the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development in Nepal while working with Dr. Srijana Joshi, an ecosystem specialist.
They partnered with fellow researchers, Dr. David Clements (Trinity Western University-Canada) and Dr. Mahesh Upadhyaya (University of British Columbia), to write an introductory chapter, and edit and peer-review other chapters from internationally-renowned invasive plant scientists.
Dr. Sudarshan Kapoor, professor emeritus, Social Work and Peace Studies, was honored by the Rainbow Alumnx and Allies Club at the 75th Anniversary of the U.N. Declaration of Human Rights held on Dec. 9 at Fresno City College. He is founder of the Human Rights Coalition of the Central Valley.
Dr. Peter Robertson, director, Alumni Relations and Annual Giving, was the guest speaker for Rise of the Kings, the fifth annual Be True to Yourself Drag Festival held on Dec. 9 in Fresno.
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