Thanksgiving, giving, music, commencement and sports are on the FPU calendar for what’s left of the Fall 2022 semester.
As 2022 and the fall semester near an end at Fresno Pacific University, here are some of the notable events that remain on the calendar for FPU students, staff, faculty and the general public.
Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022
Thanksgiving Luncheon, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., FPU Special Events Center, 1718 S. Winery Ave. Being held for the first time in three years, the Thanksgiving Luncheon hosted by FPU’s Campus Life department is an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to come together, give thanks, and connect with one another over a traditional Thanksgiving meal. A “parade of nations” will recognize the university’s international students. Tickets are free, but are required in advance. Details: events@fresno.edu.
Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022
FPU Giving Day, online event. National Giving Day is a national day of giving for support of nonprofits. FPU Giving Day is an opportunity for university students, faculty, and staff to contribute to a range of projects including global missions, student health services, academic success, career development, the university’s food pantry, the Casa Pacific retreat center, or improvements to the Steinert Athletic Complex. To donate, visit FPU Giving Day.
Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022
Festival of Lessons and Carols, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., First Congregational Church of Fresno. The annual Festival of Lessons and Carols presented by Fresno Pacific’s Music Department celebrates the holiday season with a service of Scripture passages and carols performed by the several student ensembles. The off-campus event is at the First Congregational Church of Fresno, 2131 N. Van Ness Blvd. at Yale Avenue. Tickets: $5 for members of the FPU community, $5 for seniors age 65 and older, and $10 for general admission. Details, tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/annual-festival-of-lessons-carols-tickets-399630845617.
Friday, Dec. 16, 2022
Graduate Hooding Ceremony, 7 p.m., FPU Special Events Center, 1718 S. Winery Ave,. Graduate students who are completing their Master of Arts degrees in the fall 2022 semester will receive their hoods signifying their accomplishment. Each graduating student can receive free tickets for up to six guests. Tickets are not needed for children ages 5 and younger. Tickets are available from the university registrar’s office through Dec. 15.
Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022
Fall Commencement, 10 a.m., Selland Arena, 700 M St., downtown Fresno. Fresno Pacific will hold its fall commencement for undergraduate, graduate and degree-completion students who are completing their bachelor’s or master’s degrees in the fall 2022 semester. Parking in the Fresno Convention Center main parking lot is $20 per car; parking is also available in the convention center parking structure or at parking meters on the streets surrounding the center.
Upcoming Athletic Events
Thursday, Dec. 1
FPU Sunbirds Basketball vs. Biola University, FPU Special Events Center, 1718 S. Winery Ave. The Sunbirds women’s team hosts Biola University in a PacWest Conference matchup at 5 p.m., while the men’s teams will tip off at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $8 general admission, $6 for students ages 13 to 17 with student ID, $6 for seniors ages 60 and older, $6 for students from the visiting school with student ID. Tickets available online at https://www.fpuathletics.com/sports/2010/9/15/GEN_0915102117.aspx.
Saturday, Dec. 3
FPU Sunbirds Basketball vs. Azusa Pacific University, FPU Special Events Center, 1718 S. Winery Ave. The Sunbirds women’s team hosts Azusa Pacific University in a PacWest Conference matchup at 2 p.m., while the men’s teams will tip off at 4:30 p.m. Tickets $8 general admission, $6 for students ages 13 to 17 with student ID, $6 for seniors ages 60 and older, $6 for students from the visiting school with student ID. Tickets available online at https://www.fpuathletics.com/sports/2010/9/15/GEN_0915102117.aspx.
Friday, Dec. 30
FPU Sunbirds Basketball vs. Dominican University of California, FPU Special Events Center, 1718 S. Winery Ave. The Sunbirds women’s team hosts Dominican University of California in a PacWest Conference matchup at 5 p.m., while the men’s teams will tip off at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $8 general admission, $6 for students ages 13 to 17 with student ID, $6 for seniors ages 60 and older, $6 for students from the visiting school with student ID. Tickets available online at https://www.fpuathletics.com/sports/2010/9/15/GEN_0915102117.aspx.
