MEMBER NEWS: Boxer José Ramírez opens Fresno State Feria de Educación Oct. 11
The Fresno State Feria de Educación Oct. 11 will feature opening remarks by José C. Ramírez, a Fresno State alumnus and boxing champion who has represented the United States in the Olympics. In this 2016 photo, José poses with the late former Fresno State President Joseph Castr, former First Lady Mary Castro and son Jess. Dr. Castro passed away Aug. 24 and Jose attended his Celebration of Life Oct. 5. Like the boxing champion, Dr. Castro was a champion of La Feria de Educación that is presented by Fresno State Outreach and Special Programs, The California State University and UnivisionFresno.
10th annual Feria de Educación welcomes
students, families to Fresno State
By MARISA MATA
Fresno State TODAY
Students and families from across the Valley will gather at Fresno State on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to participate in the university’s 10th Feria de Educación. An annual event meant to empower bilingual students and families, Feria de Educación connects students with resources to succeed in higher education and beyond, while offering their families tools to support and advocate for their students.
Hosted in partnership with Univision, Feria de Educación was implemented at Fresno State and other California State University campuses as part of the CSU’s Graduation Initiative 2025, aimed at eliminating equity gaps in college readiness and degree completion.
This year’s Feria de Educación will feature opening remarks by José Ramírez, a Fresno State alumnus and boxing champion who has represented the United States in the Olympics.
Throughout the day, attendees will have access to a resource fair, campus tours, a kids area and reading garden. Feria de Educación will also host a variety of informative workshops on topics including Bulldog Bound, Cal State Apply, financial aid and scholarship opportunities, what to expect during the first year of college and developing social-emotional skills.
Intended to also celebrate Latine art and culture, Feria de Educación will feature performances from Mariachi Orgullo de Fresno State and Los Danzantes de Aztlan. Attendees will also be able to view the newly installed statues in the Maple Mall that are part of the “Alebrijes & Nahuales: Fantastic Animals from Mexico” exhibition in Fresno, showcasing the artistic traditions of Oaxaca and Central Mexico.
“We are expecting between 3,000 and 4,000 attendees this year, and for many families and students, this will be their first time stepping onto a college campus,” said Martina Granados, interim associate vice president for Strategic Enrollment Management at Fresno State. “It’s an important opportunity for them to envision themselves in a collegiate environment, to learn about the resources available to support their goals, and understand the pathways that make higher education attainable.”
“Feria de Educacion is more than an event–it’s a celebration of access, opportunity, and belonging. It reaffirms to our students and their families that they matter, that they are seen, valued, and capable of shaping their own futures no matter the challenges they may face or what they may hear or experience elsewhere. Their dreams and goals are worth pursuing.”
To see all resources available to students, visit https://studentaffairs.fresnostate.edu/studentresources/index.html.
INFO: Jesse Farias at jfarias@csufresno.edu or Martina Granados, martinag@mail.fresnostate.edu.
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