Song and praise celebrated the inauguration of Pete C. Menjares, Ph.D.

David Bruce Rose, Ph.D., associate professor, marriage, family and child counseling, led a sexual assault prevention training session for Air National Guard chaplains and chaplain assistants September 10-13 at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, near Knoxville, Tennessee. Sherry Walling, Ph.D., was the other facilitator. A former assistant professor of psychology at FPU, she is currently a member of the adjunct faculty.

Fresno Pacific’s International Programs and Services Office hosted the first Cultural Awareness night of the 2012-13 school year on September 20. Each event features the culture of some of our international students. Costa Rica was the culture highlighted this month with presentations from students and a traditional meal representative of the area.

On Tuesday nights FPU Resident Program Coordinators (RPC) host a Bible study in the BC Lounge called The Bird Feed. The event is a way for resident students to grow in their faith.

Members of the Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary community gathered September 14 to celebrate the growth and development of the past year. Students and staff spoke and FPU President Pete Menjares, Ph.D., shared his vision for the seminary.

A program on the California Missions has landed Fresno Pacific a national award for interactive learning.

Fresno Pacific University and other colleges and universities where Hispanics make up a significant sector of the student body are being honored this week.

The second annual FPU Church Rush was held Tuesday, September 11. Hosted by the Office of Spiritual Formation, this event gave students the opportunity to find a local church to attend during the school year.

The Sunbird Conservatives club placed numerous miniature American flags on the East Hall lawn Tuesday morning in remembrance of the victims of the 9/11 attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C.

Classical harpsichord, jazz saxophone and flamenco guitar will be just some of the sounds audiences will hear at the 2012-2013 Pacific Artist Series.

The inauguration of Pete C. Menjares, Ph.D., as 11th president of FPU will bring together members of the university, academic and regional communities for a week of events September 24-28 on the main campus, 1717 S. Chestnut Ave., Fresno.

If experience and the ability to wear many professional hats are any indications of success, the selection of Stephen Varvis, Ph.D., as provost for FPU was inspired.

As higher education becomes more competitive, Fresno Pacific University rises to the challenge by restructuring its communications and marketing efforts.

The annual Bunko Night was held Tuesday, September 6. In this fast-paced dice game partners compete against other teams by rolling certain number of die and progressing through different tables and teams. A “Bunko” is rolling a three-of-a-kind, and the winners compete for an FPU sweatshirt.

The fall 2012-2013 semester has begun—but even before the first day of school many students were already buzzing around the main campus.

Becca Rhodes, one of Fresno Pacific’s women’s residence directors, opens the doors of her apartment for Becca’s Bakery one morning each week for fellowship over warm homemade bread. You can check it out on Wednesday mornings from 7:30-9:00 in Warkentine 122.

A variety of events kept the summer busy on Fresno Pacific’s main campus. From athletic camps to music camps and educational workshops, there was something for everyone. 

President Pete Menjares brought a message of hope in his first President’s Convocation.

A pair of projects should make for a merry Christmas season at Fresno Pacific University.

FPU President Pete Menjares and his wife, Virginia, met some of the neighbors at an event sponsored by City Councilman Sal Quintero.