Discover the Top 5 Fascinating Fun Facts About Fresno State: Unveiling the Surprising Secrets of California's Hidden Gem

1. Sausage Party at Fresno State

Who let the dogs out and into the kitchen? Fresno State butchers did: They concoct over 20 sausage varieties, including Bulldog Pepper Jack, Fiesta Cheddar, and Cowboy Sausage; all sold at the Rue and Gwen Gibson Farm Market, with seasonal specials like Cheddar Beer Bratwurst and Chicken Enchilada sausages.
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2. Wine Wisdom 101

Whoever said "wine and wit don't mix" clearly never stepped foot in Fresno State: the university's viticulture and enology program offers courses like advanced sensory evaluation of wines, wine analysis, and production with hands-on experiences in the Enology Pilot Plant and Ag Lab Winery during courses such as Fermentation and Cellar Operations. Cheers to education!
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3. Mascot Mania

When life gave Fresno State lemons, they turned it into a FUR-n-omenon: Fresno State's live mascot tradition began in 1935 with a purebred white bulldog named Touchdown. Throughout the years, they've had an array of live mascots, such as Moose, Diamond, Halftime, and currently Victor E. Bulldog III, with Victor E. Bulldog IV set to take the reins in 2023 as the sixth live mascot in history.
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4. Solar-Powered Campus

Here's a bright idea: Why did the Fresno State campus install photovoltaic solar panels above their parking lots? To show off its sunsational style and no longer be the largest PG&E consumer in the valley, of course! Seriously though: Fresno State's Central Utility Plant Replacement Project is leading the way in energy efficiency, aiming for over 33% energy savings, and significantly contributing to carbon reduction goals.
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5. Star-Studded Alumni

If you ever want to talk Fresno State, we're really at the "Carr's" dealership of talent, with a "Judge"-ment free zone of excellence: From ace NFL quarterback Derek Carr and high-flying MLB outfielder Aaron Judge, to charismatic actors Robert Beltran and Dot Marie Jones, economists of the calibre of Armen A. Alchian and even influential political figures like former NYPD Commissioner Lee P. Brown have walked its halls.
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