More information and better organization are among the features of the newly redesigned Fresno Pacific University Internet site.

Alumni, donors and the Center for Degree Completion are among the areas new to the site. Other departments and programs, such as the bookshop, and information linking students and prospective employers are updated and easier to find.

A requiem, madrigals and contemporary settings of traditional texts are on the program for the next San Joaquin Chorale concert, set for 7 p.m. Saturday, November 17, at Sierra Lutheran Church, Auberry.

Formerly known as Fresno Pacific Chorale, the San Joaquin Chorale is a community group of about 30 voices conducted by Roy Klassen, Fresno Pacific University faculty. Membership is by audition.

Spades filled with earth fulfilled decades of promise as ground was broken October 26 for Steinert Campus Center at Fresno Pacific University.

Business and pleasure were both on the Fresno Pacific University Board of Trustees agenda during regular meetings October 26-27. In addition to approving a new benefit for employees and a new method to evaluate the president, members participated in special events ranging from a groundbreaking to a prayer breakfast.

Looking beyond September 11 was the theme of Fresno Pacific University Foundation Board meetings October 26.

From testing prototype tractors to developing innovative education programs, Silas Bartsch lived as an innovator.

That life was honored October 22 as about 150 friends, colleagues and former students gathered in Ashley Auditorium at Fresno Pacific University to pay tribute to Bartsch, who died October 18.

While a teenager in his native Minnesota, Bartsch drove experimental tractors for relatives of Wendy Wakeman, dean of the FPU School of Professional Studies (SPS). “I can’t think of a more fitting first job,” she said.

Music from the alternative side of the Christian scene will be featured in an upcoming concert at Fresno Pacific University.

Five Iron Frenzy, Relient K, John Reuben and Ace Troubleshooter will perform at 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 30 in the campus Special Events Center. Admission is $16 in advance, $18 at the door and $14 each for groups of 10 or more. Tickets are available at Berean Christian Stores, on-line at www.jesusshack.com and by calling 496-7425.

The key to a great weekend is Homecoming at Fresno Pacific University.

The annual event, which takes place this Friday and Saturday at several locations on campus, features events ranging from groundbreaking for a building and dedicating a soccer field to concerts and a carnival.

Hall of famers inducted

A man who personifies soccer success and Christian witness at Fresno Pacific University will be honored during the dedication of the university’s new soccer field.

Jim Denney, a local author with more than 45 books to his credit, will launch the national publication of his latest work at Fresno Pacific University.

Answers to Satisfy the Soul offers “Clear straight answers to 20 of life’s most perplexing questions.” The event will be at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, October 23 in the McDonald Hall Atrium on the university campus.