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Center to help undocumented students opens near Fresno State By Rogue Morales The Collegian The Secretary of Homeland Security released on June 15 that undocumented peoples who came to the United States as children and meet specific qualifications could apply for deferred action, known as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. If accepted, undocumented peoples would be eligible to gain employment in the United States and not face deportation for two years. Once the two years end, there is a possibility for a renewal process. Only those peoples who meet all the requirements are eligible for consideration. In response to this, the Deferred Action for Dreamers Coalition has recently opened the Deferred Action Help Center to assist students in creating an application packet for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. “Our goal is to find the means to exhort students in central California to take advantage of this opportunity,” said Raul Moreno, of Fresno State’s migrant student services. The center opened its doors to the public August 20 and is run mainly by volunteers, about 40 of who are Fresno State students. The center is sponsored by different community members and was brought together by the coalition. The coalition is made up of agencies, immigration attorneys and community-based organizations. Moreno brought these different groups together, forming the coalition. The center hopes to educate people who are looking to apply for deferred action and help them put their applications together. The center also will refer peoples to legal council, translators and places to perform background checks. On average, the center helps about 67 See CENTER, Page 3

University to release wine honoring U.S. Poet Laureate Philip Levine By University Communications

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Fresno State student Cristina Olea assists students, along with their parents, in understanding the complicated process of applying for deferred action. Olea volunteers her time at the center.

The Fresno State Winery and the College of Arts and Humanities will release a limited edition special wine blend to honor Philip Levine, who was the Library of Congress’ 18th Poet Laureate and as an emeritus professor of English who taught at Fresno State for 34 years. This commemorative wine, which Levine named “Picaresque,” will be released at a public reception honoring Levine, 4-6 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Smittcamp Alumni House on the Fresno State campus. Tasting of the new wine will be available. Bottles and cases of Picaresque will be available for sale that evening at the Fresno State Winery on Barstow Avenue from 4-6:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Fresno State Department of Viticulture and Enology, and the Philip Levine Scholarship in Poetry. Picaresque will retail at $17.95. A limited number of bottles signed by Levine will be available for $50 each. “In the more than 30 years Philip Levine taught at Fresno State he helped countless students find their voice and share their experience through poetry,” said Vida Samiian, dean of the College of Arts and Humanities. “Our campus has been so enriched by his contributions; it is our great honor to celebrate his achievements through this special wine blend.” Levine and his wife, Fran, worked closely with Fresno State winemaker John Giannini to select the blend See POET, Page 3

University received $41 million in grants By University Communications Fresno State’s Office of Research and Sponsored Programs reports that the university was awarded more than $41 million in 246 grants during fiscal year ended June 30 – the highest grant income in nine years and second greatest ever at Fresno State. “These figures are especially noteworthy in light of several years of belt-tightening by federal and state funding sources coupled and deep cuts to CSU funding,” said Dr. Thomas McClanahan, associate vice president of Research and Sponsored Programs. The $41 million represents a 7 percent increase over 2010-11 and 13 percent above 2009-10. McClanahan underscored the importance of external grants. “They provide essential support for current programs while simultaneously helping to launch new ones, to stimulate faculty research, provide student support, train teachers and help promote economic development in the region,” he said. Most of the grants to Fresno State

are for faculty research, student servic- development of drugs to fight MRSA es and professional training. infections. Among the highlights: The ATLAS project led by physBiology professor Hwan Youn’s ics professor Yongsheng Gao, whose $415,200 grant t e a m r e c e ive d from the National a $511,000 core Institutes of g rant from the Health (NIH) National Science hese figures are especially for his project, Foundation’s noteworthy in light of sev“Understanding a Elementary eral years of belt-tightening by Family of Bacterial Particle Physics Transcription program, which federal and state funding sources Factors,” which supplemented a coupled and deep cuts into fundwill develop experi$1 million grant ing.” mental tools to sysreceived for the tematically charproject in preacterize unstudied vious years. — Thomas McClanahan, E.Coli receptor proATLAS is conAssociate Vice President of Research teins. ducted at the and Sponsored Programs A n N I H f o u rLarge Hadron year, $415,200 projCollider in ect by biolo g y Switzerland and professor Mamta Fresno State is Rawat to research MRSA, a serious one of 40 American universities and source of life-threatening hospital seven national laboratories that have infections and increasingly communi- had a hand in designing, building and ty-acquired infections, whose work will operating it. help determine a suitable target for the A five-year, $556,000 from NASA to

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the Lyles College of Engineering’s Peter Kinman for the Deep Space Network Advanced Engineering Program, which provides system level and detailed analysis of next-generation technologies for the Deep Space program at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. A five-year, $1.6 million grant to the Division of Student Affairs from the U.S. Department of Education for the Educational Opportunity Center, supporting outreach to 1,300 nontraditional aged adults each year in obtaining their high school diploma and GED. A five-year, $1.5 million grant for the Educational Talent Search project, which provides essential mentoring and tutoring support to 200 high school students each year to encourage college enrollment. The mission of Fresno State’s Office of Research and Sponsored Programs is to advance university research and support the efforts of faculty, students and staff in fulfilling a wide range of goals. For more information, visit Office of Research & Sponsored Programs or call 559.278.0840.

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Ergasiophobia (noun) A fear of work of any kind.

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I’m fairly new to life. I’ve been on this planet for almost 25 years — a little too late to experience “the good ol’ days” — or so I hear. I have the feeling that American patriotism, small government and the “no bull” times have seen better days. Over the past few weeks, a group of undocumented immigrants and supporters have jour neyed across the United States with an agenda at heart. Originating in Phoenix, the tour has made its way through neighboring states like Colorado and New Mexico, and made a beeline for the Democratic Convention in North Carolina. As the “Undocubus,” a large, eyegrabbing turquoise bus with the painted phrase “No papers, no fear” makes its way through U.S. neighborhoods, it’s leaving a trail of dust and smoke – and I don’t mean exhaust. Many Americans feel strongly about the immigration issue, but this remains absent from many mainstream media

sources. Almost every article I have read regarding these rallies and protests has yet to provide the other side of the story — our side. After reading a dozen articles and watching YouTube footage of several “No Papers, No Fear” rallies, I have come to this conclusion: it is no longer tolerable for Americans to use their free-speech rights in fear of causing offense. Rather, it has become acceptable for non-citizens to protest for rights on American soil. Luckily, we have a reliable, honest government that protects citizen rights and enforces national security at the utmost level. Yeah. Right. There is something wrong with this picture. The term “illegal” suggests that something is not allowed or that something is unlawful and should have consequences. I wonder what type of global war would occur if Americans paraded the streets of other countries, demanding the same rights as its natural-born citizens. Many people — including some Americans – felt this way after 9/11. We were invading Middle East territory. We had “no right” to be there despite whatever intentions or efforts. We were forcing our culture and opinions on a foreign country. I don’t see much of a difference in cases like the Undocubus. Why is it that Americans – meaning all legal citizens, no matter their nationality, race, sexual preference or religion — are bound by road laws, criminal laws, property laws, vehicle regulations, etc., but those who find a way to quietly blend in as Americans, having no legal rights, can deem us “hateful” or “racist” for having an opposing opinion. This doesn’t include every undocumented immigrant. I am speaking spe-

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cifically about those who refuse to gain fact that students outside of California legal citizenship – those who actually — legal students, that is — are not able take pride in being undocumented. to receive reduced tuition. I say this because I have been labeled So, you see, Americans are also seekas judgmental or prejudiced simply ing equality. However, there should be because I do not agree with illegal, no question about who receives these undocumented citizenship. It has noth- benefits first. The documented citizens. ing to do with a person’s racial or culThis brings me to my next issue: tural background whatsoever. It’s sim- nationality. There is no reason why a ply rules, regulations and above all, jus- person from any cultural and ethnic tice toward legal immigrants who have background cannot become a U.S. citipaid for and endured the legalization zen. We encourage this. It is vital that process. we allow legal immigration I understand the for a number of reasons. protestors’ longing Legal immigration, for for acceptance and cultural and economic purt’s simply rules, equality, but how poses, is a wonderful thing. regulations and Individuals from other are we expected to show tolerance to above all, justice toward countries carry over brilthose who do not liant ideas, higher educalegal immigrants who tion and cultural diversity. tolerate our beliefs, or follow the same have paid for and All of these things not only federal, state and make America look good endured the legalization (for lack of a better word), city laws? In several vidbut thrive in the aforemenprocess.” eos, I watched tioned ways. protestors shoutT he aim of early ing, “We’ve taken Americans was freedom enough being from all types of persecustepped on. We are tion, including religious, tired of the abuse.” In one interview, political and lifestyle preferences. The an Undocubus passenger proclaimed United States was once a land full of her fight against racism – which she immigrants. If we were to deny immibelieved is often “hidden beneath busi- grants the chance to live in the “Land ness suits.” of the Free,” what would that say about My question is this: Besides the obvi- us? ous issue of being illegal and demandIt is right and fair to encourage peoing citizen rights, how has the United ple to earn legal citizenship and hope States (especially California) abused they flourish in American society. undocumented immigrants? What we need is more programs that A 2010 article in The New York Times offer incentives and help for those who states, “In a unanimous decision, wish to enter the United States and stay. the California Supreme Court ruled Legally. Monday that illegal immigrants can be COMMENT: The Collegian is a eligible for the same reduced tuition at forum for student expression. public colleges and universities as legal http://collegian.csufresno.edu residents of the state.” The same article also discusses the

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CENTER: volunteers aid those seeking deferred action CONTINUED from page 1

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Henoc Trujillo, 52, volunteers at the Deferred Action Help Center and proudly wears his shirt that supports the Dream Act. “My Dream is that everyone can do what their dream is,” Trujillo said.

students a day. “I’m very happy to help those who are in need of information about deferred action,” said Cristina Olea, a student in her senior year studying business administration. Olea, as well as all the other volunteers, received extensive training to answer questions regarding the application process for deferred action as well as provide information to students. The process proving that people meet these requirements can be difficult, says Moreno, which is why he feels it is important to provide not only infor mation, but also examples of evidence to those seeking deferred action. The process can be renewed after the two years. However, those who support this course of action hope that immigration reform will happen within that span, Moreno said. To qualify for deferred action, applicants must have been under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012. The applicant must also have come to the United States before his or her 16th birthday and have been physically present in the United States on June 15, 2012. The applicant must also be in school, have graduated from high school, received a general education development certificate, or have been honorably

discharged from the military. The applicant must also have a clean record and may not pose a threat to national security in any way. It is advised, Moreno said, that those who do not have a clean record do not apply as all the infor mation of fered in the application process is subject to use by the Department of Homeland Security at its discretion. There are many misconceptions about this memorandum, said Moreno, stating that it is not a path to citizenship or permanent residency and is not the same as the national Dream Act. “T he center is not political. Why this came about is none of my business,” Moreno said. “I work with stu-

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he center is not political. Why this came about is none of my business. I work with students and I just want to help students.” — Raul Moreno, Migrant Student Services

dents, and I just want to help students. According to Moreno, there are roughly 300 undocumented students at Fresno State. Adriana Sanche z, a Fresno State alumna with her masters in international relations and three bachelor’s degrees, knows the struggles of an undocumented student all too well, having been one herself. “As one of these students, I feel I have a need to give back to the undocumented community,” said Sanchez. “None of this would have been possible without help from the community.” Sanchez is the scholarship and student services coordinator for the Education and Leadership Foundation. “Students should know that if they have questions about DACA [Deferred Action of Childhood Arrivals] or being referred to an attorney, the center offers these services free of charge and it’s walking distance from the school,” Sanchez said. The center is located on 1551 E. Shaw Ave. Ste. 107 in Fresno. Those interested in learning more about deferred action or interested in seeing the full list of qualifications can visit www.uscis.gov/childhoodarrivals. For more information about the Deferred Action for Dreamers Coalition, visit www.DA4DC.org.

POET: wine named by Levine to honor his award CONTINUED from page 1 of Barbera, Sangiovese and Syrah. The dry red exhibits bright cherry and berry aromas and flavors, balanced by a crisp acidity, said Giannini. “Some things in life are a pure joy, and the creation of this wine is one of them,” Levine said. Levine chose the name

of the special wine blend. “Picaresque” is the term for an episodic style of fiction dealing with the adventures of a roguish hero living by his wits in a corrupt society. The wine’s label, created by Shae Sarraf before she graduated in May with a degree in graphic design, was selected by Philip and Fran Levine from several submitted by Fresno State students.

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Only 400 cases of Picaresque will be produced. Bottles and cases of wine can be reserved by filling out a form online. After Aug. 25, the remaining wine will be sold at Fresno State’s Rue and Gwen Gibson

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y thanks go to Dean Vida Samiian, who devised the project, and to my wife Franny and my friend Peter Everwine...” — Philip Levine, U.S. Poet Laureate

Farm Market (at Barstow and Chestnut avenues). An order for one case has already been placed by the Library of Congress. “My thanks go to Dean Vida Samiian, who devised the project, and to my wife Franny and my friend Peter Everwine who helped me decide on the blend. And especially to the wine maker, John Gianinni and the Fresno State enology department who did the work,” Levine said. “And also to the design students at Fresno State who made Picaresque look so original and inviting.” Levine taught literature and creative writing at Fresno

State from 1958 to 1992. His work has been recognized with the Pulitzer Prize, two National Book Awards and two National Book Critic Circle Awards. He completed his ter m as Poet Laureate in May and will be succeeded by Natasha Trethewey, the Mississippi Poet Laureate. Levine divides his time between Fresno, Califor nia and Brooklyn, New York. Fo r m o re i n fo r m at i o n , contact Moon-ja Yunouye at 559.278.8341 or myunouye@ csufresno.edu.

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Pike hands out shoes to needy kids By Cameron Woolsey The Collegian The Pike frater nity gave aw ay f re e p a i r s o f s h o e s Monday to 36 kids who walked away with much happier feet. Working together with Old Navy, the Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike) fraternity spent a around three hours of their time to brighten the day of more than 30 preselected children from the El Dorado Park Boys & Girls Club, located at 1343 E. Barstow Ave. “It was definitely a different experience for all of us,” said senior Richard Lazaro-Alonso, president of Pike. “It was an eye-opener for a lot of us that kind of take things for granted. There are individuals out there who are in greater need of something just as simple as shoes.” The giveaway took place around 2 p.m. at the Wesley United Methodist Church, which shares the same space as the El Dorado Park Boys & Girls Club. There, in the church’s Fireside room, around 25 volunteers sat by four long tables lined with boxes of shoes, each labeled with a child’s name. Excited, the kids got out of school around 3 p.m. and came by the church to put on their shoes for the first time, LazaroAlonso said. “Just watching them put the shoes on—it was like opening Christmas presents,” said sophomore Ralph Ruiz, social committee member at Pike. The kids were able to take their shoes outside for a test run, Ruiz said. The lawn outside gave them plenty of room to break in their brand new footwear. The shoe giveaway was a first for sophomore Jeremy

Around 25 volunteers from the Pike fraternity, Old Navy and others teamed up to give away free shoes to 36 kids.

Record, who joined Pike late last year. It was one he won’t likely soon forget. “I just had a smile on the whole time,” Record said. “Great things were happening, I thought.” Record said he believes that showing compassion will teach the kids a valuable moral lesson about the importance of giving back to the community. The money for the shoes came from a Mud Volleyball fundraiser, which took place at the end of the 2012 spring semester, Lazaro-Alonso said.

The Pike fraternity raised more than $7,000 from the Mud Volleyball fundraiser, a portion of which was spent on the new shoes. The donations won’t stop at just footwear, Lazaro-Alonso said. The fraternity will donate over $4,000 of the remaining funds to the El Dorado Park Boys & Girls Club. Organizers said $1,000 will be donated to the organization for new and enhanced programs. During the months of September to May 2013, $3,400

will be donated monthly to Bulldog Pantry, which runs food distribution to the Boys & Girls Club. Lazaro-Alonso said the fraternity did not choose the site at random. A lot of thought and planning went into finding the right site. “We really targeted that particular facility because of the area it’s in,” he said. “We could make a big impact, a big difference, in that community.” The remaining $2,000 will be donated to Hoover High School to be used wherever it is

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needed the most. Lazaro-Alonso said he believes change can come to a community so long as there are those who want to help. “There are a lot more individuals who could benefit from some kind of service like this,” Lazaro-Alonso said. “Hopefully we inspired others to be more engaged in the community as we are.”

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Students, staff exceed 1 million hours Estimated amount of community service work to be greater than $28 million By University Communications Volunteer service by Fresno State students, faculty, staff and administrators exceeded 1 million hours for the third straight year and the number of individuals participating in volunteer community work also grew in 2011-12. Service hours totaled 1,129,004, up from 1,053,481 in 2010-11. The volunteer work was done by 16,405 people, which included 16,258 of the approximately 21,000 students. In the previous year, nearly 14,000 members of the Fresno State community volunteered time with nonprofit community benefit organizations, churches and community events. According to philanthropic standards, the estimated economic impact of Fresno State’s community service was greater than $28.5 million. Much of Fresno State’s volunteer efforts are coordinated through the Jan and Bud Richter Center for Community Engagement and Service-Learning, directed by Chris Fiorentino. During the 2012-13 academic year, Fiorentino said, “We hope to maintain much of the same great energy that has helped realize our past accomplishments. Certainly, we will be striving to do 1 million hours again next year.” Fiorentino added, “The total hour count is not nearly as important as the lives that are impacted by our service initiatives, including our students who learn and grow from being involved in

service and those who benefit from the students' work in the community.” One of the most extensive projects during 2011-12 was Revitalize the Fresno State Community, spawned by students, that “has had some impressive impacts in the neighborhoods,” said Fiorentino. The work in the El Dorado Park area west of campus and south of Shaw Avenue across from campus was undertaken by students, faculty, staff and administrators. Some of the students are residents of or live near those areas. Campus volunteers helped build a playground, develop a Neighborhood Watch organization and participate in multiple community clean-ups, food distribution, community dinners and more. University Police Department leaders, faculty and students worked with neighborhood groups to meet challenges. Another noteworthy accomplishment was in the university’s servicelear ning commitment. There were increases over 2010-11 in service-learning courses (147 sections, up 4 percent); 4,076 students enrolled (11.8 percent greater) and 110,394 hours (up 19.4 percent) increase). Service-learning incorporates community service related to class content as a requirement of an academic course. An example is the Humanics Students4Giving Philanthropy Project, part of Students4Giving, a national ini-

tiative of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund and Campus Compact. Incorporated in the “Philanthropy and Grant Making” sociology course, the project provides students handson experiences in philanthropy and leadership, said Dr. Matthew Jendian, the department chair and director of Fresno State’s American Humanics program. Students “develop contacts with community benefit organizations, assess community needs, and learn how to request and evaluate funding proposals,” Jendian added. In the program’s six years, more than 180 students have awarded $50,000 to 17 different organizations, including Fresno’s Rotary Storyland, Break the Barriers, the Fresno Institute for Urban Leadership, Valley Teen Ranch and the Fresno Council on Child Abuse Prevention. A companion course, “Grant Writing & Evaluation,” teaches students how to evaluate the impact of their grants and the importance of good stewardship by the grant recipients. Among other Fresno State volunteer service highlights: • Campus blood drives drew donations from 2,425 people and many students volunteered logistical support for the drives at Fresno State. • With 1,235 Fresno State students helping, the university raised a record $36,323 for Children’s Hospital Central California during Kids Day newspaper sales.

• The university-wide effort, led by President John D. Welty, to participate in the March of Dimes’ March for Babies drew an estimated 2,000 members of the Fresno State community, who raised approximately $57,000. This year’s service efforts began during the summer break. Students involved in the Revitalize project began serving the community a week before classes started after vandals broke into a church storeroom and stole donated food intended for a neighborhood dinner. Students asked Me ‘n’ Ed’s pizza to donate 25 pies and delivered them to the church to serve children from the El Dorado Park neighborhood. Just ahead is the launch of the Scholars in Service Program. It will provide eligible students an opportunity to enhance their academic study with community service experiences related to their academic major and/or prospective career. In addition to other requirements, students must complete 90 hours of service per semester to earn a $1,000 grant. Students and others in the campus community will attend the community Service Opportunities Fair, scheduled 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, in front of the Kennel Bookstore to find out about dozens of volunteer opportunities with community benefit organizations.

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ICCF awards ethics center director By Evelyn Demirchian The Collegian Fresno State’s Ethics Center received the Spirit of Abraham Aw a r d f r o m t h e I s l a m i c Cultural Center of Fresno on July 27, their 7th Annual Night of Spirituality during Ramadan. Dr. Andrew Fiala, professor of philosophy and director of the Ethics Center accepted the award. The award was given to the Ethics Center for its programs and events that promote understanding and harmony between various cultures, ethnicities and faiths, and specifically Islamic values. Dr. Fiala accepted the award from Fresno State professor Negin Tahvildary and spoke on behalf of the Ethics Center. He thanked the ICCF for its acknowledgement. Congressman Jim Costa was also awarded with the Spirit of Abraham for his involvement in cultivating peace between various cultures in the Central Valley. In a day and age where cynicism is sadly a part of our diet—to be critical, to be cynical and to be confrontational— it is more important than ever before that, as a people, we look to those spiritual aspects in each and every one of us that bring out the best in us, Costa said. Darius Assemi, who is on the board of directors for the ICCF and president of Granville Homes, presented the award to Costa. “This is a very spiritual time for all Muslims, and this is the time that we would like to get to know our neighbors better,” Tahvildary said. “Those neighbors, no matter from which community, faith or ethnic or religious groups they come

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Dr. Andrew Fiala, professor of philosophy, was recognized with the Spirit of Abraham award for his work as the director of the ethics center at Fresno State. The Spirit of Abraham is an award given by the Islamic Cultural Center of Fresno.

from, we welcome them to the Islamic Center to share our food and our Islamic values with them.” Tahvildary works at the Islamic Center as well and helped to arrange the event. She was also a trainer for a summer workshop put on by the Ethics Center and works mainly within the philosophy

department. “This event gives us more opportunity to build more bridges with different cultures and different religions within the Central Valley, and we are very blessed for this,” Tahvildary said. Members of the Islamic Center then partook of a traditional Persian dinner with

special guests Mayor Ashley Swearingen; Sheriff Margaret Mims; for mer Fresno State professor and community leader Dr. Su Kapoor; Dr. Mark Scoffield from the American Medical Overseas Relief; Rev. Natalie Chamberlain, co-chair of the Interfaith Alliance of Central Califor nia; and Jim Grant, moderator and

host for “Forum For Better Understanding” on KNX TV. The holiday of Ramadan is a month long period in which Muslims fast from dawn to dusk as part of the Five Pillars of Islam. This month of fasting encourages frequent prayer and compassion for the poor.

Professor speaks of compassion toward needy By Jeffery Smith The Collegian

Fresno State professor Ro b e r t L ev i n e w a s i nv i t ed to speak at The Science of Compassion: Origins, Measures and Interventions in July. Levine was invited as one of the leading world experts in the field of compassion and to present his latest research. Levine presented his findings on the kindness of strangers. “What I want to do is try to understand, as human animals, what compassion is, and how we can trigger more of it,” said Levine. The Science of Compassion was the first major conference of its kind, which brought in experts from all over the world on the topic of compassion. The conference was put on by, The Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education – better known as CCARE. Alongside Levine, a social psychologist, many others such as neuroscientists and the

Dalai Lama’s translator attended and presented at the conference in Telluride, Colo. “It’s interesting to look at places and see what predicts where people are going to help a stranger,” he said. Levine was bor n and raised in Brooklyn, NY. After high school, he attended the U n ive r s i t y o f C a l i fo r n i a , Berkeley. He got his master’s degree in clinical psychology from Florida State University and continued on to receive his doctoral degree from New York University. “Places that are more economically vital, tend to be more helpful.” Said Levine. Fresno State has been Levine’s academic home since getting his doctorate, but he has also served as a visiting professor in Brazil, Japan and Sweden. T he research discussed by Levine at The Science of Compassion involved observations on what causes one to help another person in need. His findings found that cities

such as New York are not as friendly and giving as compared with cities like Rio de Janeiro. L ev i n e cl a i m e d t h at i n Brazil, “sympatico” is what makes the citizens give more or appear to give more. “Sympatico” is an idea that, when in public, one should be gregarious and giving or at the least, appear to be. Levine found that this “sympatico” concept did lead to more people helping those in need. Knoxville, Tenn., rated the highest on the compassion scale on tests done of cities in the U.S., while New York rated the lowest. All of the experiments done by Levine were completed in 36 U.S. cities and across 23 other countries around the globe. “If a stranger is in need, what situation would lead to helping that person?” Levine said. “That’s what I want to accomplish. To make the world more sympathetic and compassionate for everyone.”

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Bob Levine is a leader of his field. He has written four books,and “A Geography of Time” was named “Non fiction book of the Year” by a German magazine.

The reaction Levine got was seemingly very positive. “You would have to ask other people, but I received a lot of attention for it, and it was definitely a great experience,” he said. Apart from being a professor, Levine has also written four books, been published in many professional jour nals and been awarded for his con-

tribution to society. Levine also works as a school psychologist for Fresno County schools and was former Associate Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics. He is actively involved at the Poverello House, a local organization that provides meals, services and shelter to the homeless.

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The daily crossword Across 1 Where a canary sings 6 Loser’s catchphrase 11 Blackjack variable 14 Last Olds model 15 Living proof 16 Test to the max 17 Trendy ski slope? 19 Front-end protector 20 Assumed name 21 Diamond offense 23 Skelton’s Kadiddlehopper 25 Tried to hit 26 Monogrammed neckwear? 31 Levi’s alternative 32 Mini successors 33 Henhouse 37 Scout’s honor 39 Pub. with more than 100 Pulitzers 40 Serengeti heavyweight 41 Nonproductive 42 More than strange 44 Watch face display, briefly 45 Red, blue and green food colors? 49 Lesser partner 52 Southern cuisine staple 53 Trucker’s view 56 “Same old, same old” 60 Airport 100+ miles NW of PIT 61 Indicators of royal contentment?

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Bulldogs take on Bruins in home opener By Ricardo Cano The Collegian After starting off the 2012 season in the Bay Area for two matchups, Fresno State returns to the Valley today for its home opener against pac-12 powerhouse UCLA at 7 p.m. The Bulldogs (0-1-1) are searching for their first win of the season against a Bruins team (1-0-0) that was the runners-up for last year’s inaugural pac-12 Championship. The Bruins, ranked No. 5 nationally in a poll of the National Soccer Coaches’ Association of America, are coming off a 2-1 win against Massachusetts that showcased a stout defense. UCLA held the opposing offense to eight shot attempts. Their first game of the season, against Connecticut, was stopped midway due to weather conditions. “I think we play a more aggressive style than Massachusetts, so it’ll be a different thing for UCLA to deal with as well,” coach Brian Zwaschka said. “We’re doing the right things to create chances,” Zwaschka said. “The most important thing is that we stick to the philosophy of ‘let’s attack the goal’ and to try to win games and not just stay in them.” The Bulldogs defense, anchored by sophomore goalkeeper Katie DeVault, is coming off a 2011 campaign in which they shut out eight opponents and allowed only 23 goals. DeVault, who led the Western Athletic Conference last year with 106 saves, is atop the Mountain West this year with 11 saves in two games. Today’s challenge for DeVault and the Bulldogs defense, however, will be finding a way to subdue a Bruins offense that took 29 shot attempts last Sunday against Massachusetts. Zwaschka said the key lies in creating opportunities for the offense to attack. “If we play the way we know we can play, keep the ball, and work hard for each other with a commitment to get to the goal, there’s no doubt in my mind

that we can create scoring chances,” he said. “We just need to tur n those into goals.” Junior forward Callie Hancock said for the offense to be successful this season, finishing and executing in the closing minutes needs to be a higher priority. She is one of the program’s two returning seniors. “We’ve had a lot of opportunities finishing on goals, but we need to focus on that last bit, and just getting the ball in the back of the net,” she said. Fresno State enters today’s home opener still searching for a win. The Bulldogs, who opened the season Aug. 17 at UC Davis, found themselves in a 2-0 deficit an hour into regulation and were unable to catch up to the Aggies in an eventual 2-1 loss. And last Sunday against University of San Francisco, the Bulldogs, who started an early offensive attack with a Hancock goal 17 minutes into the game, were 13 minutes away from escaping with a win before the Dons managed to get score. After two scoreless periods of overtime, the game ended in a 1-1 tie. “I think we’re doing all the right things,” Hancock said. “ We ’ v e h a d a l o t o f g r e a t combinations with the players up top as well as involving the players on the outsides.” Fresno State, picked in preseason polls to finish third in the Mountain West, behind San Diego State and 2011 champion New Mexico, retur ns 13 players from a roster that finished 11-5-5 overall last year. The Bulldogs begin conference play in the Mountain West on Sept. 30 at home against Air Force that leaves them 10 non-league games to prepare for their inaugural season in the Mountain West. Zwaschka has high expectations for the team’s first year in the new conference. “We want to come in and make a statement right away and compete for a championship,” he said. Admission to today’s game is free.

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Callie Hancock plays against Pepperdine last fall. The ‘Dogs record was 11-5-5 last season.

SPORTS BRIEFS By Stephanie Juncker Fresno State midfielder Nadia Pearl is currently playing for the New Zealand U-20 World Cup Team which is competing at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Japan. The Football Ferns have played two matches so far, and will play their final Group A match on Sunday, Aug. 26 in Kobe, Japan. New Zealand played their first match on Aug. 19 against Switzerland, in which they captured the victory by a score of 2-1. Pearl came off the bench in the 89th minute to see her first action of the tournament. On Aug. 22, Pearl was given the nod to start for New Zealand in a match against the host country Japan. While appearing in the starting lineup, Pearl played 63 minutes of New Zealand’s 2-2 draw with Japan. The Kiwi’s held a 2-0 lead, but were unable to hold off a strong charge by the Japanese team in the second half.

Women’s Soccer Schedule 08/24/12 vs. UCLA 08/26/12 at Cal State Northridge UW Tournament: 08/31/12 vs. Portland 09/02/12 at Washington 09/07/12 vs. UC Riverside 09/14/12 at Texas 09/16/12 at Oklahoma State 09/21/12 vs. CSU Bakersfield 09/23/12 vs. Cal Poly 09/27/12 at Santa Clara 09/30/12 vs. Air Force 10/06/12 at Wyoming 10/12/12 vs. New Mexico 10/14/12 vs. San Diego State 10/19/12 at Boise State 10/21/12 at Nevada 10/27/12 vs. UNLV MWC Tournament: 10/31/12 MWC Tourney

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Sophomore goalkeeper Katie DeVault in a match against Sacramento State last fall. DeVault had 106 saves throughout the 2011 season.

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Up-and-coming WR eager to start By Luke Shaffer The Collegian Not too many people know about sophomore wide receiver Victor Dean, but he went to the same high school as professional football elites Marcus Allen, and Tyrell Davis. A native of San Diego, Dean was named to the All-CIF, all-league and to the All-San Diego team. Rated the 12th best wide receiver in California, Dean set records at his high school. In one such contest against rival high school Mission Bay, he set a single-game high by accumulating 320 receiving yards. “My most memorable moment was probably the last game of my senior year, not really because it’s the last game of the year but because you realize you won’t be playing with the same people that you grew up with anymore and in front of the same community you’ve grown up with,” Dean said. Known for his big play making abilities, Dean has the ability to stretch the field and give opposing cornerbacks trouble trying to contain him. Although Dean redshirted his freshman year in 2010, and then only played in two games in 2011, coaches consider him to be an outstanding player able to make important catches. “He’s got a lot of ability,” Offensive Coordinator Dave Schramm said. “He’s got to learn how to play in this offense. I think he can help us. We’re playing a lot faster than he is used to playing – he’s a young guy. He has great skill, he just needs to continue to get better and be more consistent. Once he does that, he’s as good a receiver as there is in this conference.” Dean likes the system that has been implemented into the team’s strategy by Head Coach Tim DeRuyter and he feels like he’s part of a family while playing for the Bulldogs. This element was a big decision in why he chose to be recruited by Fresno State. He enjoys playing for the assistant coaches that have been a big part of his development as a wide receiver. “I really meshed with the coaches real well and you know DeRuyter has implemented a family type structure feel to the team,” Dean said. “I’m proud of him and proud of how he has progressed, and he needs to keep going,” Schramm added. With no clear-cut number one receiver for junior quarterback Derek Carr to throw to, the Bulldogs offense will have to wait until the first game of the season and see who will step-up and become that player. Other options like A.J. Johnson could cut into Dean’s playing time, but there should be plenty of opportunities for him to demonstrate his elite speed and play making abilities. “I think I have deceptive speed. I’m a little bit taller (than most,) but I think I can run real well. Not a lot of people know that, at least outside of the team,” Dean said. “That plays a big role into it and it helps out our team knowing that I can run a little bit better than most.” Schramm will get a few more opportunities to see how Dean is progressing during training camp. With the Bulldogs having practices today and tomorrow, DeRuyter and Schramm are interested to see how well Dean will perform under the pressure to enter the season as a starting receiver. “He’s going to be as good as he wants to be. We don’t play guys in games who don’t do good in the practice field and like I said, he’s getting better and that’ll be all up to him,” Schramm said.

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Sophomore wide receiver Victor Dean runs drills during practice on Thursday. Dean is confident that his “deceptive speed” is his secret weapon. Victor Dean stretches with teammates at Thursday’s practice. Dean is one of the tallest players on the Bulldogs, at 6’6”.