Arthur Wiebe will be honored with this year’s Distinguished Achievement Special Award by the Association of Fundraising Professionals California Valley Chapter. The presentation will be part of the local National Philanthropy Day luncheon November 19 at Pardini’s.

The future of mathematics and science education at Fresno Pacific University will be on display during Homecoming on Friday and Saturday, October 11-12.

Acceptance to Fresno Pacific University can be as close as the click of a mouse.

Applications for the undergraduate, graduate, professional development and language and culture studies are now on the university Web site. “All prospective students can apply and inquire on-line,” said Efrain Tovar, electronic admission counselor for the college and manager of the new system.

Another large, academically strong and ethnically diverse freshman class is driving enrollment growth at Fresno Pacific University.

Total university enrollment is set at 2,049 after about two weeks of classes. Enrollment for Fresno Pacific College, the traditional undergraduate program, was 936, up from 905 at this time in 2001. Graduate enrollment was 858, and 255 students are registered in the Center for Degree Completion (CDC).

Dedication to service and an eye for organization are two of the strengths Nicole Linder brings to Fresno Pacific University.

Linder holds the newly created post of associate director of events and alumni programs in the university’s Advancement Office. Among her responsibilities are to communicate with alumni, organize and assist volunteers, oversee special events such as Homecoming and the Alumni Phonathon and coordinate the church relations program.

An honor from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) recognizes a long-time member of the Fresno Pacific University music faculty.

Patricia Anderson has joined Fresno Pacific University as provost and vice president for academic affairs. Before coming to FPU Anderson was provost of Azusa Pacific University.

D. Merrill Ewert has joined Fresno Pacific University as president. Ewert comes to FPU from Cornell University, where he served as professor, director and associate dean of Cornell Cooperative Extension.

A new forum for fine music opens this fall as Fresno Pacific University debuts its Guest Artist Series.

When it comes to financial stewardship, Fresno Pacific University willingly goes the extra mile. “Accountability raises the bar,” said Mark Deffenbacher, vice president for advancement and university relations and director of planned giving.