PSFA STORIES
PSFA Stories is a round-up of curated links, as well as articles about the SDSU College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts written by the PSFA Communications Team and student interns building their portfolios.
Eduardo González joins the School of Communication
Sep 30González’s research focuses on smartphone use among transient refugee communities.
In Memoriam: Arline M. Fisch
Sep 25Professor Emerita Arline Marie Fisch, founder of the Jewelry and Metalwork program at San Diego State University, was a renowned artist, educator, writer, and jeweler whose work made a profound impact on contemporary jewelry and metalwork.
Variety Guest Column
Sep 23Is Ambition Still a Dirty Word for Female Characters? ‘Hacks’ Shows How That Perception Is Changing.
School of Teacher Education expands arts offering
Sep 23In the state of California, there has never been a better time to become a teacher of the arts. Thanks to Proposition 28, passed by voters in 2022, public schools statewide have seen a significant boost in arts funding, which has led to more hiring.
Fall Arts Preview 2024: Artist Carlos Castro Arias uses provocative ideas and materials to make people think
Sep 23The Colombia-born San Diego artist, musician, and college professor tackles subjects from colonialism to Indigenous culture in his work.
SDSU JMS Students Stand Out as Strong Contenders at This Year’s SPJ Awards
Sep 23San Diego State’s Journalism and Media Studies students proved to be tough competition at this year’s Society of Professional Journalists San Diego Pro Chapter awards. The chapter awarded 14 honors to SDSU students, along with two scholarships.
Noah Arceneaux on Saviez-Vous
Sep 16Noah Arceneaux, professor in the School of Journalism and Media Studies, was the featured guest on Saviez-Vous, a public affairs program that airs on four radio stations in south Louisiana. Arceneaux spoke about his ongoing research into French-language radio in the state.
Retrospective: Mesa Students Meet Incarcerated Students at Centinela State Prison
Sep 3On Friday, April 26th, 2024, Centinela State Prison and SDSU’s VISTA program orchestrated a truly transformative event. Twenty-five of SDSU’s Criminal Justice 431 class engaged in genuine, barrier-free conversations with their fellow Aztecs on the inside.
Arts Alive SDSU Rolls Out New Badging Program
Aug 28The Arts Alive Badge offers a way for students to digitally market the professional value of their education.
SDSU NewsCenter: Building a bond beyond the classroom
Aug 23They call themselves Black Girl Magic. A friend group brought together by SDSU’s Meeting and Event Management master’s program created a powerful sisterhood.