Joan K. Sharma, professor in the School of Art, Design and Art History, is part of the “Monterey Biennial - Celebrating Central California Artists” at the Monterey Museum of Art. Her work “Dvandvani” is highlighted on the Monterey Museum of Art news website in promotion of the exhibition. Her piece is also part of the Biennial Virtual Gallery.

“Dvandvani” utilizes magnets and iron filings, allowing invisible magnetic fields to guide the formation of intricate patterns across a smooth surface. A digital camera is used to frame and interpret the magnetic interactions.

The exhibition includes 122 artists from Fresno, Kern, Kings, Monterey, San Benito, San Luis Obispo and Santa Cruz counties and runs through August 31.

Betsy Hays, professor, Department of Media, Communications and Journalism, will release the second edition of “Land Your Dream Career in College: The Complete Guide to Success” on Thursday, July 10.

Co-authored with Fresno State alumna and social media coach Tori Terhune (MCJ, ’09), the book offers practical strategies to help students and recent graduates navigate the job market with confidence. The first edition was named one of the Best of 2013 by the American Library Association.

To celebrate the release, a campus book party and signing will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, in the TV Studio (SA 172).

Pictured from left: Dr. Mo Fallah, Dr. Mariya Yukhymenko and Hanayo Oya.

Dr. Mo Fallah, assistant professor, Department of Finance and Business Law; Hanayo Oya, assistant professor, Department of Media, Communications and Journalism; and Dr. Mariya Yukhymenko, associate professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, were named winners of the California State University’s Artificial Intelligence Educational Innovations Challenge for their innovative work in artificial intelligence.

The challenge is part of the university’s broader strategy to become the nation’s first AI-empowered university system. Their projects aim to enhance student success through the responsible integration of AI in higher education.

Read the official announcement from the California State University here, and explore additional details about each faculty member’s research and project here.

Dr. Estevan Parra-Guerrero has been appointed as this year's Legislative and Education Chair for WESTOP's CenCal Chapter. WESTOP CenCal is a group of higher education professionals who advocate for underserved students throughout the Central Valley and Central Coast, representing over 35 TRIO programs.

Parra-Guerrero said, "I’m excited to support the chapter in this role and look forward to helping elevate CenCal by advocating for TRIO and advancing professional excellence for both our members and the students we serve."

Parra-Guerrero currently serves as director of Fresno State TRIO Upward Bound Programs.