2020 Year in Photos by Fresno State
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2020 Year in Photos

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By Fresno State
December 17th, 2020
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2020 was a year unlike any other. As it comes to a close, here are some snapshots that show life as a Bulldog before and during the pandemic, captured through the lens of Fresno State's photographer.

The sunrise shines through the Shehadey Tower at the Save Mart Center.

The sunrise shines through the Shehadey Tower at the Save Mart Center.

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A view of the top of the Henry Madden Library

A view of the top of the Henry Madden Library

A student acknowledges car passengers during the New Student Convocation parade

A student acknowledges car passengers during the New Student Convocation parade

Wytalla Motta reacts after the Fresno State Bulldogs defeated the San Jose State Spartans to win their first ever Mountain West Conference Championship.

Wytalla Motta reacts after the Fresno State Bulldogs defeated the San Jose State Spartans to win their first ever Mountain West Conference Championship.

Vivica Thomas runs on a path at Woodward Park.

Vivica Thomas runs on a path at Woodward Park.

A view of the clock tower between leaves.

A view of the clock tower between leaves.

Members of the Fresno State football team prepare to take the field for the season opener against Hawaii.

Members of the Fresno State football team prepare to take the field for the season opener against Hawaii.

Jennifer Phan works in a biology lab on campus.

Jennifer Phan works in a biology lab on campus.

Allyson Hildebrand works in the Student Cupboard.

Allyson Hildebrand works in the Student Cupboard.

DiscoverE guide Armando De Alba collects iPads and wifi hotspots outside the Student Recreation Center.

DiscoverE guide Armando De Alba collects iPads and wifi hotspots outside the Student Recreation Center.

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A view of a sculpture at dusk outside the Conley Art Gallery.

A view of a sculpture at dusk outside the Conley Art Gallery.

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Flowers near the base of the sprout monument.

Flowers near the base of the sprout monument.

Spring flowers outside the Thomas Administration Building.

Spring flowers outside the Thomas Administration Building.

Equine science major Annabelle Ortega rides a horse near her hometown of Winton, CA.

Equine science major Annabelle Ortega rides a horse near her hometown of Winton, CA.

Haley Cavinder attempts a layup against Boise State during the Mountain West Championship game in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Haley Cavinder attempts a layup against Boise State during the Mountain West Championship game in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Gina Avalos, a recent graduate from Fresno State, works for KSBY TV in California's Central Coast.

Gina Avalos, a recent graduate from Fresno State, works for KSBY TV in California's Central Coast.

Empty seats during the Bulldogs season opener against Hawaii.

Empty seats during the Bulldogs season opener against Hawaii.

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Students study on a hill outside the Conley Art Building.

Students study on a hill outside the Conley Art Building.

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Fall colors on campus.

Fall colors on campus.

The Henry Madden Library at dusk.

The Henry Madden Library at dusk.

A view of the Jane Addams statue during Fall.

A view of the Jane Addams statue during Fall.

A student enters the library on the first day of instruction of the Fall 2020 semester.

A student enters the library on the first day of instruction of the Fall 2020 semester.

2nd year physical therapy students play a makeshift game of baseball (using a tennis ball) during a break from their Orthopedic Management Lab.

2nd year physical therapy students play a makeshift game of baseball (using a tennis ball) during a break from their Orthopedic Management Lab.

Fall colors outside the Kremen Education Building.

Fall colors outside the Kremen Education Building.

The Sweet Sixteen monument before sunrise outside the Conley Art Building.

The Sweet Sixteen monument before sunrise outside the Conley Art Building.

Campus entrance near Shaw and Maple.

Campus entrance near Shaw and Maple.

The Armenian Genocide Monument after sunset.

The Armenian Genocide Monument after sunset.

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Fresno State running back Ronnie Rivers is mobbed by teammates during a postgame interview.

Fresno State running back Ronnie Rivers is mobbed by teammates during a postgame interview.

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First day of instruction during the Fall 2020 semester.

First day of instruction during the Fall 2020 semester.

A classroom is sprayed with disinfectant before the start of the Fall 2020 semester.

A classroom is sprayed with disinfectant before the start of the Fall 2020 semester.

Dr. Aly Tawfik, associate professor of civil and geomatics engineering at Fresno State, analyzes air circulation on public transportation.

Dr. Aly Tawfik, associate professor of civil and geomatics engineering at Fresno State, analyzes air circulation on public transportation.

Lincoln Hooper walks his dog Marden outside Sycamore Hall. Hooper currently resides in the dorms after his family lost their hone due to the Creek Fire.

Lincoln Hooper walks his dog Marden outside Sycamore Hall. Hooper currently resides in the dorms after his family lost their hone due to the Creek Fire.

Vivica Thomas runs on a path at Woodward Park.

Vivica Thomas runs on a path at Woodward Park.

Dolores Huerta walks with Fresno State President Joseph Castro during a tree planting ceremony in October.

Dolores Huerta walks with Fresno State President Joseph Castro during a tree planting ceremony in October.

A student acknowledges car passengers outside the Smittcamp Alumni House during the New Student Convocation parade

A student acknowledges car passengers outside the Smittcamp Alumni House during the New Student Convocation parade

The cast of "Darkside" pose for a photo. The performance was the first ever virtual production for the Fresno State Theatre department.

The cast of "Darkside" pose for a photo. The performance was the first ever virtual production for the Fresno State Theatre department.

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Fresno State football players walk towards the locker room before the start of the game against Nevada at Mackay Stadium in Reno, Nevada.

Fresno State football players walk towards the locker room before the start of the game against Nevada at Mackay Stadium in Reno, Nevada.

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A student sprays disinfectant in the dorms in preparation of the Fall 2020 semester.

A student sprays disinfectant in the dorms in preparation of the Fall 2020 semester.

Fresno State staff members place social distancing signs in the Save Mart Center.

Fresno State staff members place social distancing signs in the Save Mart Center.

Mandeep Singh works on a custom face shield in the Engineering West Building. Singh worked with other students and faculty from Fresno State’s Lyles College of Engineering to create shields using 3D printers.

Mandeep Singh works on a custom face shield in the Engineering West Building. Singh worked with other students and faculty from Fresno State’s Lyles College of Engineering to create shields using 3D printers.

A student cheers during the New Student Convocation parade

A student cheers during the New Student Convocation parade

Move-in Day for the Fall 2020 semester.

Move-in Day for the Fall 2020 semester.

Move-in Day for Student Housing.

Move-in Day for Student Housing.

The Fresno State mobile nursing unit.

The Fresno State mobile nursing unit.

Athletic Training students work with a spine board during a class in the North Gym.

Athletic Training students work with a spine board during a class in the North Gym.

A student walks through campus in November.

A student walks through campus in November.

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A view of Bulldog Stadium during the football season opener against Hawaii.

A view of Bulldog Stadium during the football season opener against Hawaii.

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The moon over the Henry Madden Library.

The moon over the Henry Madden Library.

Dr. Aly Tawfik, associate professor of civil and geomatics engineering at Fresno State, analyzes air circulation on public transportation.

Dr. Aly Tawfik, associate professor of civil and geomatics engineering at Fresno State, analyzes air circulation on public transportation.

The Henry Madden Library at sunset.

The Henry Madden Library at sunset.

Haley Cavinder

Haley Cavinder

Daylee Dunn

Daylee Dunn

The Fresno State football team prepares to take the field in the second half of their game against Hawaii on October 24th.

The Fresno State football team prepares to take the field in the second half of their game against Hawaii on October 24th.

Fresno State basketball player Jordan Campbell exercises at Bob Bennett Stadium.

Fresno State basketball player Jordan Campbell exercises at Bob Bennett Stadium.

Fresno State Bulldogs linebacker Justin Houston walks down a ramp before taking the field at Bulldog Stadium.

Fresno State Bulldogs linebacker Justin Houston walks down a ramp before taking the field at Bulldog Stadium.

Haley and Hanna Cavinder exercise on Pete Beiden Field at Bob Bennett Stadium.

Haley and Hanna Cavinder exercise on Pete Beiden Field at Bob Bennett Stadium.

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Equine science major Annabelle Ortega rides a horse near her hometown of Winton, CA.

Equine science major Annabelle Ortega rides a horse near her hometown of Winton, CA.

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Women's basketball team practice session at the Save Mart Center.

Women's basketball team practice session at the Save Mart Center.

The student section at a Fresno State women's basketball game.

The student section at a Fresno State women's basketball game.

Members of the Fresno State women's basketball team celebrate after they defeated the San Jose State Spartans to win their first ever Mountain West Conference Championship.

Members of the Fresno State women's basketball team celebrate after they defeated the San Jose State Spartans to win their first ever Mountain West Conference Championship.

President Joseph Castro participates in Super Sunday at St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church in Fresno, CA.

President Joseph Castro participates in Super Sunday at St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church in Fresno, CA.

Social distancing at the Honorary Doctorate ceremony for Gilbert Padilla.

Social distancing at the Honorary Doctorate ceremony for Gilbert Padilla.

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Guard New Williams dives for a loose ball during a game against Air Force on February 19, 2020.

Guard New Williams dives for a loose ball during a game against Air Force on February 19, 2020.

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Canning at the Fresno State winery.

Canning at the Fresno State winery.

Canning at the Fresno State winery.

Canning at the Fresno State winery.

President Joseph I. Castro smiles after recording a speech at the Satellite Student Union.

President Joseph I. Castro smiles after recording a speech at the Satellite Student Union.

Women's basketball practice.

Women's basketball practice.

Wytalla Motta reacts after the Fresno State Bulldogs defeated the San Jose State Spartans to win their first ever Mountain West Conference Championship.

Wytalla Motta reacts after the Fresno State Bulldogs defeated the San Jose State Spartans to win their first ever Mountain West Conference Championship.

A view of the moon through trees on campus.

A view of the moon through trees on campus.

Destin Whitaker

Destin Whitaker

Aly Gamez kneels during the playing of the national anthem on December 3, 2020.

Aly Gamez kneels during the playing of the national anthem on December 3, 2020.

Orlando Robinson

Orlando Robinson

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Fresno State running back Ronnie Rivers scores a touchdown during the Bulldogs 40-27 win over UNLV at Allegiant Stadium. Rivers scored four touchdowns against the Rebels.

Fresno State running back Ronnie Rivers scores a touchdown during the Bulldogs 40-27 win over UNLV at Allegiant Stadium. Rivers scored four touchdowns against the Rebels.

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Fall colors on campus.

Fall colors on campus.

Groundbreaking for the Resnick Student Union.

Groundbreaking for the Resnick Student Union.

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Students walk through the quad on campus.

Students walk through the quad on campus.

Fresno State football players walk towards the field before the start of the game against Nevada at Mackay Stadium in Reno, Nevada.

Fresno State football players walk towards the field before the start of the game against Nevada at Mackay Stadium in Reno, Nevada.

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