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Fresno State Emeriti and Retirees Association

Past events

Tom Ebert was our featured speaker for the Fall 2025 Luncheon. He provided an interesting and informative talk on The Man in Lincoln's Shadow, John George Nicolay, who played a pivotal, but generally unknown, role in Abraham Lincoln's presidency.

 

Joan Sharma took us on a fascinating photographic journey, sharing photos of her many travels throughout the world. 
 

 

Eighteen people attended our tour of the Fresno State Farm, including several guests.  The tour began with a brief historical overview of the campus farm provided by Dennis Nef.  Vince Roos, Director of Farm Operations, and student Gracie Xavier drove vans so we could visit various parts of the farm. We visited the winery where the campus winemaker and several of his students provided a tour.  We were able to see the ‘square circle’ irrigation system and learn a bit about the crops being produced.  We then drove through other parts of the farm.
 

 

Dr. Helen Miltiades Professor, Gerontology/Social Work, provided a thought-provoking presentation on Aging in Fresno: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.

 

Rolston St. Hilaire, Dean, Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology was ouor featured speaker at the FAll 2024 lulncheon.

Dean St. Hilaire shared with us the role agriculture plays at the university and in the valley and his vision of the future.

 

 

We are very pleased at the success of our Thriving in Retirement Conference. The half-day conference consisted of two panel presentation/discussions with a break for representatives from various community-based organizations to share information about volunteer opportunities.
  • Atendees listening to Panel 1
    Panel 1 presenters discussing the role of CalPERS in retirement and the benefits of the CSU Emeritus & Retired Faculty & Staff Association (ERFSA) membership.
  • Attendees listening to Panel 2 presenters.
    Panel 2 presenters sharing interesting things they are doing in their retirement and discussing ideas and tips for creating a successful retirement.
  • Attendees talking with representatives from community non-profit organizations.
    Representatives from 9 community-based organizations sharing information about their organizations and available volunteer opportunities.

 

Our fall luncheon once again provided opportunities to socialize with Emeriti and Retired colleagues. Everyone enjoyed the musical performance by Acoustic Alchemy.
  • members of Celtic Alchemy
  • Members enjoying lunch at Fall 2023 Luncheon
  • Celtic Alchemy performing at Fall Luncheon

 

Those attending our May 2023 Luncheon at the Smittcamp Alumni House greatly enjoyed the presentation by featured speaker Juan Felipe Herrera.
  • Photo of featured speaker Juan Felipe Herrera at the ERA Spring 2023 luncheon
  • Photo of group enjoying lunch at the ERA Spring 2023 luncheon
  • Photo of group attending the ERA Spring 2023 luncheon

 

In March 2023, we were treated to a tour of the new (and very impressive) Lynda and Stewart Resnick Student Union. 
  • Photo of group attending tour of new Student Union
  • Photo of group on tour of new Student Union

 

Fall Luncheon at University House with President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval

We were pleased to have our Fall 2022 Luncheon at the University House hosted by President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, who was also the featured speaker.