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New Fitness Center an asset and a symbol

Many hands built the FPU Fitness Center.

“With our New Fitness center I can confidently and proudly say that FPU meets the needs of students on the academic level through our superior class standards, the emotional and spiritual level through our Christ-centered values, and now physically with a facility that enables students to pursue a healthy lifestyle,” said Rachel Eng, the student speaker at the March 1 grand opening ceremony.

President Menjares speaks at SCORR conference, publishes article

President Pete C. Menjares, Ph.D., is writing and speaking about diversity. 

Menjares was the luncheon speaker on the first day of the 17th Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation (SCORR) February 22-23, 2013, at Biola University. The title of his talk was “Kingdom Proclamation: Implications for Campus Leaders.”

Presentations, Consultations and Publications

Professional Conference & Meeting Presentations

  • "Kingdom Proclamation: Implications for Campus Leaders." Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation (SCORR) 2013 Conference, Biola University, La Mirada, CA, February 22-23, 2013. Role: Luncheon Speaker.

Commencement one big step in a lifelong process (video link)

We’re all works in progress, no matter where we come from or where we are today.

Students prepare for finals at 'Twas the Night Before Finals (video link)

On the evening of December 9, Student Life hosted its annual, 'Twas the Night Before Finals. This event gave students a break from studying, with breakfast served by staff and faculty, pictures with Santa and prizes. To find out more about future Student Life events, check out facebook.com/fpustudentactivities.

Curriculum Vita - Pete C. Menjares, Ph.D.

Education

Ph.D. -- 1998, Education: Language, Literacy and Learning, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California

M. A. -- 1992, Education: Teaching and Curriculum, California State University Dominguez Hills, Carson, California

B. A. -- 1987, Religion: Pastoral Ministries, Vanguard University, Costa Mesa, California

Professional Experience

Fresno Pacific University

President (August 2012 - present)

Pete Menjares inaugurated 11th president of FPU (video link)

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

Better is one day in your courts/Better is one day in your house/Better is one day in your courts/Than thousands elsewhere

“Better is One Day”—the song and the psalm that inspired it—summed up inauguration week September 24-28.

Crosswind, a student ensemble, performed the song at College Hour chapel Wednesday and the banquet Thursday. Menjares made Psalm 84 the theme of his speech at the inauguration ceremony Friday.

FPU among schools honored in presidential proclamation

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

A presidential proclamation designates September 16-22 as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) Week. FPU is among the institutions of higher education named an HSI by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities.

Pete C. Menjares to be inaugurated 11th FPU president September 28

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.

The centerpiece of the celebration will be the inauguration ceremony at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 28, in the Special Events Center.

President Menjares meets Councilman Quintero

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