Welcome to our
2015-2016
Student Orientation Session
Dr. James Kennedy, Chair
Individual Student Photos
4:30 – 5:00 pm (before orientation)
6:00 – 6:45 pm (during dinner)
Dinner 6:00 - 6:45 pm
OUR FACILITIES
Department of Viticulture and Enology (DVE)
Viticulture and Enology Research Center (VERC)
Fresno State Vineyards & Fresno State Winery
VINEYARDS
ANNEX
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Sensory Lab
WINERY
Viticulture
Raisin
Processing
Plant
Enology
Research
Restricted
parking for
our full time
faculty &
staff –
special
permit
required
Enology
Building
MAIN CAMPUS
Future Facilities
• Ground breaking was on June 13, 2014
Jordan Research Center
• Building is expected to be completed by Spring
2016
Our Vision
The Department of Viticulture and Enology at California State
University, Fresno will be the world leader in grape and wine
production education and industry-driven research and technology
Our Mission is Threefold
• To develop the next generation of grape and wine industry leaders
through education and research
• To conduct solution-driven research for the grape and wine industry
• To disseminate knowledge and information to the grape and wine industry,
and community
WORKING TOGETHER – Education & Research
In 2000, California State University, Fresno became the first university to combine its
viticulture and enology research and educational programs into one combined entity
under the direction of one leader, the joint position of department chair and director of
research. This position is filled by Dr. James Kennedy.
The faculty and staff of the Department of Viticulture and Enology
and the Viticulture and Enology Research Center,
Fresno State Vineyards and Fresno State Winery
work closely to support our students
and the grape and wine industry.
The Department of Viticulture and Enology carry out its vision and mission in cooperation
with its advisory board, grape growers, wineries, table grape packers, raisin processors,
dehydrators, government agencies and the faculty and units of Fresno State.
VITICULTURE & ENOLOGY INDUSTRY ADVISORY BOARD
The Department of Viticulture and Enology has an active advisory board comprised of grape and wine industry leaders and representatives.
Our board meets regularly and provides insight and support to our research and academic programs.
Mr. Jim Coleman, Chairman
Mr. John Crossland
Mr. Nat DiBuduo
Mr. Jerry DiBuduo
Ms. Cathy Ference
Mr. Fred Franzia
Mr. Glen Goto
Mr. Keith Horn
Mr. Hal Huffsmith
Mr. Wayde Kirschenman
Ms. Dianne Nury
Mr. Rick Stark
Mr. Brian Vos
E & J Gallo Winery
Vineyard Professional Services
Allied Grape Growers
DiBuduo Land Management Co.
Treasury Wine Estates
Bronco Wine Company
Raisin Bargaining Association
Constellation Brands
Sutter Home Vineyards
Kirschenman Enterprises, Inc.
Vie‐Del Winery
Sun‐Maid Raisin Growers
The Wine Group
Viticulture & Enology Administration
Carrie Irby, Admin Accounting
Andrea Magdaleno,
Admin Assistant & Office Mgr. Dr. Jim Kennedy, Department Chair & Director
Shakira Lewis, Student Assistant
Judith Saldivar, Student Assistant
Viticulture & Enology Events & Outreach
Alexis Ramirez,
Events & Outreach Student Assistant
Cynthia Wood,
Event & Outreach Coordinator
Meet our Viticulture & Enology Faculty
Matt Brain
Sanliang Gu
Susan Rodriguez
James Kennedy
Kevin Smith
Kaan Kurtural
Roy Thornton
Hend Letaief
Sonet Van Zyl
V. E. PETRUCCI LIBRARY
Britt Foster, Librarian
Jeffrey Reyes, Library Student Assistant
Viticulture & Enology Vineyard Staff
Ryan Hessler, Vineyard Tech
Mark Salwasser, Farm Coordinator
Vineyard Student Assistants
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Dirk Schuil
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Jourdan Herrick
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Angel Lozano
Viticulture & Enology Winery Staff
Matt Brain,
Winemaker
Kevin Smith,
Winery Business &
Marketing Manager
• Lauren Barrett, Student Assistant Winemaker
• Jason Anderson, Winery Intern
Blair Butterworth,
Winery Student Assistant
Jody Gomes,
Wine Club President
DVE Faculty
Research Teams
Employment Opportunities for
Viticulture & Enology Students
Viticulture & Enology Research Groups
Dr. Sanliang Gu, Ricchiuti Viticulture Research Chair
Graduate Student
Tian Tian
Undergraduates
Daniel Meyers
Denae Williams
Viticulture & Enology Research Groups
Dr. Jim Kennedy, Department Chair
Aude Watrelot, Research Scholar
Graduate Students
James Campbell
Ralph Yacco
Undergraduates
Sasha Hazel
Rebecca Wolff
Courtney Foley
Joshua Jimenez
Elliott Johnson
Viticulture & Enology Research Groups
Dr. Kaan Kurtural, Bronco Wine Company Viticulture Chair
Geoffrey Dervishian,
Research Associate
Graduate Students
Andrew Beebe
Cliff Yu
Alan Sargisian
Undergraduates
Gary Castillo
Carina Huizar
Viticulture & Enology Research Groups
Dr. Hend Letaief, Professor of Enology
Undergraduates
Lauren Barrett
Sovann Dos
Viticulture & Enology Research Groups
Dr. Roy Thornton and Dr. Susan Rodriguez
Undergraduates
Joseph Maldonado
Nassaeth Ordaz Toribio
Megan Morales
Julianne Bethke
Viticulture & Enology Research Groups
Dr. Sonet Van Zyl, Professor of Viticulture
Undergraduate Students
Denae Williams
V. E. PETRUCCI LIBRARY
Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday
V. E. PETRUCCI LIBRARY
• The V.E. Petrucci Library is a collection of Henry Madden Library embedded in the Department of Viticulture and Enology. Funded by the Viticulture and Enology Alumni Association, Henry Madden Library, and the Jordan College of Agricultural Science and Technology, the library focuses on serving the disciplines of growing grapes, and making wine. Named for Vincent Petrucci, founder of the vit
and enology programs at Fresno State, the library is open to the public as well as the students and faculty of Fresno State.
•Services
•Extensive Book and Periodical Collection
•Course Reserves
•Reference and Homework Help
•One‐on‐One Database and Research Resource Instruction Sessions
•Research Assistance
Important Department
Information
ADVISING FOR VITICULTURE AND ENOLOGY STUDENTS
• YOUR ACADEMIC PLAN IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!
• Know your catalog. Know the academic calendar.
• Peer advising is not recommended. • Meet with your advisor individually (assigned by last name).
• JCAST is developing an advisor center – scheduled to be open spring 2016
ENOLOGY MAJORS A – G, Dr. Hend Letaief
H – M, Dr. Jim Kennedy
N – Z, Dr. Roy Thornton
VITICULTURE MAJORS A – G, Dr. Kaan Kurtural
H – M, Dr. Sanliang Gu
N – Z, Dr. Sonet van Zyl
DOUBLE MAJORS A – Z, Dr. Jim Kennedy
Want to know how to contact your advisor? Please refer to the “Faculty Advisor List” under the Current Students section on our Department of Viticulture and Enology’s web site: www.fresnostate.edu/jcast/ve . Faculty schedule cards are also posted in the VERC Building Lobby.
• The most current course major requirement sheets and 4‐Year model sheets are available for the viticulture and enology majors.
• The newest Enology curriculum is effective Fall 2014.
DVE COURSE MATERIALS
• Blackboard is the course management system that Fresno State uses for online teaching and learning. Blackboard enables instructors to provide students access to course materials, communication tools, online assessments, and grades, as well as the ability to submit assignments electronically.
• Blackboard can be accessed anywhere, anytime you have an internet connection at http://www.fresnostate.edu/academics/blackboard/ . Use your Fresno State username and password.
• There is an online Student Orientation in the Hot Spots area in Blackboard. • Some DVE faculty will use Blackboard only for their syllabus;
• Course reserves will be available in the in the V.E. Petrucci Library
FALL 2015 VIT 199 / ENOL 199 SEMINAR Students are invited to attend the Wednesday seminars in the Enology 102 Classroom from noon to 1:00 pm during the Fall 2015 semester. A variety of grape and wine topics will be presented by industry
guest speakers. No charge to attend. MANDATORY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MEETING – for faculty, staff and student employees
All viticulture and enology employees are required to attend the policies and procedures meeting on September 25, 2015. Refreshments will be served. Please watch for notices. Enrolled students are encouraged to attend.
HOBART DISHWASHER
If you will be or plan on using the Hobart dishwasher in ENL 102 classroom, please email Susan Rodriguez (susanr@csufresno.edu). She will be organizing an important training session on how to properly use the dishwasher.
FRESNO STATE INTERNSHIPS, CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND SCHOLARSHIPS
• Internships: The Department has a formal internship program for our students.
Please see Andrea Magdaleno or Dr. Kaan Kurtural for more information! • Jobs: Plan to attend the following events and take advantage of these great opportunities:
• Ag & Food Industry Career and Internship Fair, Tuesday, October 20, 2015 Viticulture & Enology Resume Workshop, Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015
• Viticulture & Enology Career Fair, Wednesday, February 17, 2016 • Scholarships: It is important for students to check the university’s scholarship web site for deadlines and details. View the directory of scholarships at: http://www.fresnostate.edu/studentaffairs/scholarships/
VIT/ENOL 194
• Units 2‐4
– Two units: Summer session – Four units: Summer and fall crush
• Required:
– Internship packet – Faculty advisor and Cooperator Agreement
– Weekly reports submitted at the culmination of internship
– Oral presentation of experience gained/achievements
– Final evaluation of Cooperator and Student
WHAT ARE YOU DOING NEXT SUMMER 2016?
STUDY ABROAD IN ITALY OR SPAIN
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Two six‐week global wine industry internships for students
Cross‐disciplinary in nature – open to students from North American colleges & universities
Customized internship placement based on student’s area of study or interest
Course credit through Fresno State Division of Continuing & Global Education (6 units)
Application Deadline: December 2015 (application, resume, essays)
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GLOBAL WINE INDUSTRY INTERNSHIPS INTERESTED PERSONS? Please email Annette Levi (Email: alevi@csufresno.edu
PUGLIA, ITALY
RONDA SPAIN
The Viticulture and Enology Grapevine……..
Fresno State Email – Please make sure you check your student email account.
This is the most common way to send important messages to our students. If you use a different email, be sure to forward your Fresno State email.
Check the Department of Viticulture and Enology’s web site for notices and important information. http://www.fresnostate.edu/jcast/ve
Join the Viticulture and Enology E‐List on the Department of Viticulture and Enology Web Site to receive occasional notices about upcoming events, etc.
Facebook: Our Department and Winery, Viticulture Club, Enology Society
Don’t forget to check out our grape and wine industry job postings!
http://www.fresnostate.edu/jcast/ve/jobs/
AND YOU - OUR STUDENTS!
2015 DVE graduating class pose before Jordan
Convocation Ceremony at Fresno State on May 15, 2015.
2015 ‐ 2016 GRADUATION ACTIVITIES
What is the Jordan College Convocation?
An annual graduation ceremony for the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and
Technology, held at the Save Mart Center in Fresno.
Graduates who complete their coursework in December 2015, May 2016, Summer 2015
may participate in the May 2016 Convocation Ceremony. Caps and gowns are required.
A student can only participate (and be listed in the program) one time for each degree
earned. Diplomas will not officially be issued at this event.
• Exit Interviews for all DVE Graduating Students with Dr. Kennedy
Fall Semester Grads: December 2015
Spring Semester Grads: May 2016
• Viticulture & Enology Graduate Dinner: Thursday, May 19, 2016
• Jordan Convocation Ceremony: Friday, May 20, 2016
• Fresno State’s 103rd Commencement Ceremony: Saturday, May 21, 2016
Mark Your Calendars Now!
DVE Graduates’ Dinner
Thursday, May 19, 2016 – EVERYONE IS INVITED! Save the date now!
All graduates are encouraged to bring their families and friends to this annual dinner, held the evening before the Jordan Convocation Ceremony. Graduates will receive one complimentary meal to attend. Guests are usually $30 each. Undergraduate students are also invited to attend at a discounted rate. The dinner is co‐sponsored by the industry and alumni group, and is a popular, and enjoyable evening. WAYS TO GET INVOLVED!
Hands on Learning & Events
The Viticulture Club
One of the oldest clubs on campus!
•Activities include the Annual Fall Harvest BBQ (Nov. 13), FFA Vine Pruning (Feb.) & Vine Judging (Apr.) Contests, an annual field trip to various grape growing regions. The Club also remains involved in Fresno State and community events, including the 5K Vineyard Run (Vintage Days), Greek Fest (Aug. 28‐30), and the Fall Wine Cornucopia (Oct. 24). Representative: Kelli Williamson, President
Phone: 559 278‐7151 Viticulture Club Advisor: Dr. Sonet van Zyl
Email: Fresnostatevitclub@gmail.com
ON FACEBOOK: Fresno State Viticulture Club
Viticulture Club
Activities
The Enology Society
• An organization comprised of individuals and community members with an interest in wine (must be 21 years of age or older to join). The Enology Society meet regularly on Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm in the Enology Building each semester and hold an Annual Banquet in the Spring. Representative: Lauren Barrett , President
Advisor: Dr. Hend Letaief
ON FACEBOOK: Enology Society of Fresno Enology Society
Activities
STUDENTS GET INVOLVED
CLASSES
E V E N TS
RES EARCH
N E T WO R K I N G
INDUSTRY FUNDED
DVE/VERC STUDENT ASSISTANTSHIPS
Each year, approximately $20,000 is available for students who are interested in working under the direction of a viticulture or enology faculty researcher. These student assistantships are made possible by industry donations to our program.
Student applications for assistantships will be available and accepted by the Viticulture and Enology administrative office in the Spring of 2016, for the 2016‐2017 fiscal year.
Be sure to watch for announcements in the Spring of 2016!
There are also many grant‐funded employment opportunities for our viticulture and enology students. See our faculty researchers for details.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS & ACTIVITIES
Opportunities to Network with Alumni & Industry
• Professional Organization: Become a student member of the American Society of Enology and Viticulture – ASEV. Applications are available in the Viticulture and Enology Office Lobby. Student members receive discounts at professional meetings, including the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium in January. Visit www.asev.org.
• Attend grape and wine industry sponsored trade shows, meetings, workshops, and seminars.
• Keep current by taking advantage of the resources in the V. E. Petrucci Library. The latest periodicals and journals can be found on the magazine rack. Subscribe to grape and wine industry trade journals.
• Get involved with local grape and wine groups and organizations, including the Viticulture and Enology Alumni Association, the San Joaquin Valley Winegrowers, and the San Joaquin Valley Winemakers Group.
• Attend or volunteer at meetings and events sponsored by our own department and research center. There are many opportunities for students to network with our alumni and industry colleagues at these events.
• Jordan College Ag Ambassador Program – Contact Dean’s office 278-2061
STUDENT VOLUNTEERS
Opportunities for students to participate at various promotional events for the department, research center, and/or winery occur often. If you are interested in helping, please watch for notices and sign‐up sheets.
VOLUNTEER TO WORK IN THE FRESNO STATE WINERY
Crush season has officially begun for our winery. Students in Enology 164 are required to work in the winery during the crush season to gain valuable hands‐on experience. Students enrolled in Enology 163 are also encouraged to volunteer anytime during the season. All volunteers are required to complete paperwork prior to working.
For more information about volunteering please contact:
• Winery ‐ Matt Brain, Winemaker
• Winery Events ‐ Kevin Smith, Winery Marketing Manager • Department & Industry Events ‐ Cynthia Wood, Events & Outreach
Don’t forget check out the new Rue and Gwen Gibson Farm Market on Chestnut Avenue featuring student‐produced ag products from our university’s farm! Great gift ideas include:
• Raisins – Natural, chocolate, yogurt
• Wine – Online www.fresnostatewinery.com
• Table grapes – in season
Farm Market
Farm Market & Wine Club
Farm Market
Polo / T‐Shirt / Jacket Orders
• There is a signup sheet available for those who are interested in ordering a polo shirt, T‐shirt, or jacket • Shirt samples are also available to see
• Deadline to order: September 25 THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!
Last chance to have
your picture taken
to get a raffle ticket!
GREAT PRIZES
• Please line up at the back conference room
doors and present your meal ticket to enter the
patio.
• The Raffle will take place towards the end of
dinner.