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- Week of: Nov 15, 2009
- HSU Holiday Food Drive »
The Service Learning Center is excited to invite the entire HSU campus to participate in a Holiday Food Drive taking place through Monday, Dec. 7.
- Holiday Clothing Drive »
Student & Business Services Building employees will collect holiday donations of clothing from the campus and community through Wednesday, Dec. 2.
- Alumni and Friends Give $3.5 Million to HSU »
Humboldt State University received more than $3.5 million from almost 8,300 donors in the last fiscal year. Also, the value of gifts from parents shot up 76 percent from the previous year.
- HSU Guide Boosts Quake/Tsunami Readiness »
Humboldt State University’s Humboldt Earthquake Education Center, in coordination with the Redwood Coast Tsunami Group, has produced a new edition of the preparedness handbook Living on Shaky Ground, which will soon update northern California residents on how to survive the kind of devastation wreaked five years ago when an Indian Ocean tsunami killed at least 230,000 people in 11 countries. It was the worst recorded tsunami ever.
- Week of: Nov 08, 2009
- HSU Plays Key Role in Energy Scorecard »
California is the country’s most energy efficient state, according to a recent report card Schatz Energy Research Center engineers helped develop.
- Great Rivers and Mountains of Tibet »
“Fenced round with snow, the headland of all rivers, where the mountains are high and the land is pure.”
Spoken by an anonymous Tibet poet centuries ago, these evocative words inspired nine HSU undergraduate students as they explored and documented the geography of western China and Tibet. A presentation highlighting their work will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 7 to 9 p.m. in Gist Hall 218.
- Humboldt Students Take Back the Tap »
Humboldt State’s Takes Back The Tap campaign is set to unveil two new campus hydration stations on Wednesday, Nov. 18.
- Campus H1N1 Clinics Set for Nov. 17 and 18 »
Humboldt State University is offering two more no-cost H1N1 vaccination clinics on Tuesday, Nov. 17, in the University Center South Lounge, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Jolly Giant Commons, second floor. Vaccinations will be administered by a nurse.
- Week of: Nov 01, 2009
- Biology Mentoring at HSU Gets Leg Up »
Students who may never have dreamed of studying the sciences will get the chance thanks to an $892,000 grant awarded to Humboldt State by the National Science Foundation. It’s for recruitment and training of under-represented minorities.
- HSU Hosts Hiroshima Awareness Workshop »
Humboldt State University’s Department of Religious Studies, teamed with the Center for Indian Community Development (CICD) and faculty from multiple disciplines, will host a three-day Hiroshima and genocide awareness forum November 12-14, based on a new book about the first atomic bombing by Father Eric Freed, director of HSU’s Newman Center and a lecturer in the department.
- Campus Remembers Professor M. Wayne Knight, Nov. 14 »
A memorial celebration of the life and work of Professor M. Wayne Knight will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. in HSU’s Reese Bullen Gallery.
- HSU Hosts China/Climate Warming Forum »
Arcata – On the eve of President Barack Obama’s trip to the People’s Republic of China, Humboldt State University faculty will host a public forum on Monday, Nov. 9, at 5 p.m. in Science B, Room 135, on the likely long-term impact of U.S. and Chinese energy policy on global climate change. The presentation is titled “China, the U.S. and the World” and is open to the general public as well as the campus community.
- HSU Hosts 8th Annual International Ed Week »
For the eighth straight year, Humboldt State University will promote programs that equip students for careers in a globalized world through International Education Week, a joint initiative of the U.S. Departments of State and Education.
- Week of: Oct 04, 2009
- HSU Hosts Social Work Forums »
Humboldt State University’s Department of Social Work will host three information sessions in the next 90 days for its Master’s in Social Work program, an advanced generalist curriculum with a specific focus on social work practice in rural and indigenous communities.
- Experts Urge Full ‘ShakeOut’ Participation »
Humboldt State University Geology Professor and seismic expert Lori Dengler urges maximum participation in the statewide Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill at 10:15 a.m. on Oct. 15, because only Humboldt and Del Norte Counties’ emergency response was satisfactory among all the California counties alerted to the Tsunami Advisory triggered by the recent Samoa earthquake and tsunami.
- Campus Volunteers Give 1000 Hours to North Coast »
Humboldt State’s students, faculty and staff lent a big hand to the North Coast on the 16th Annaul HSU Day of Caring, held Sept. 19.
- HSU Aims $25,000 at Green/Food Security Projects »
Humboldt State University’s Service Learning Center will collaborate with community partners on green initiatives and food security via a $25,000 grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service, a federal agency responsible for AmeriCorps, Senior Corps and Learn and Serve America programs, through the California Campus Compact.
- Unraveling the Moon Tree Mystery »
When you think of the moon what comes to mind? Cheese, romance, aliens, redwoods? When first hearing the words “moon trees,” one might imagine ancient spiritual rites, but research reveals a more scientific explanation.
- HSU Nets $100K Social Work Degree Grant »
Humboldt State University’s Department of Social Work has secured $100,600 for a pilot project that will set Del Norte County child welfare staff on the road to a bachelor’s degree in social work while working full time.
- Week of: Sep 27, 2009
- HSU Launches Search for KHSU General Manager »
Arcata – Humboldt State University is soliciting applications for the position of General Manager of KHSU-FM, the public radio station, licensed to, supported by, and located on the HSU campus.
- Housing Project Nears Halfway Mark »
With the fall semester moving briskly along, work on the College Creek Apartments has lent shape and structure to the new housing facility. With windows, roofing tiles and the beginnings of a soccer field in place, it’s starting to look like a place to call home.
- Internship Week Bridges College and Workforce Gap »
Students looking for a real-world perspective on careers in their chosen fields will have a special treat beginning next week as the HSU Career Center launches Internship Week on Oct. 6.
- Week of: Sep 20, 2009
- HSU to Test Emergency Alert System Sept. 24 »
Humboldt State University will conduct a 15-minute test of its Emergency Alert System on Thursday, September 24, from 10:45 to 11 a.m. Thursday’s exercise will be a drill only and no evacuations will be ordered.
- Vets Call Transition Services a Lifesaver »
Humboldt State military veterans say the thing they miss the most about their service experience—soldierly camaraderie—is supplied in spades by the University’s year-old Veterans Enrollment and Transition Services Office, staffed by fellow vet undergraduate and graduate students.
- Journalism Students Learn from Leading Business Newsrooms »
Journalism and Mass Communication majors Ashley Bailey, Karina Gonzalez, Lye Landau, Tristan Pulido and Sara Wilmot have been accepted to attend a highly-competitive business journalism conference in New York taking place in October.
- HSU Alert Drill Generates Record Text Messages »
More than 3,600 text messages were forwarded in less than five minutes from Humboldt State University to various private cell phone networks during the September 24th test of the school’s Emergency Alert System.
- Week of: Sep 13, 2009
- HSU to Auction Surplus Vehicles, Equipment »
Humboldt State University will auction surplus vehicles, furniture and equipment at the HSU Corporation Yard (formerly the Industrial Electric Service Building) at 1601 Samoa Boulevard the first week of October.
- Campus Hosts Marrow Drive for Alum »
Arcata – Humboldt State University will host a bone marrow registration in early October on behalf of a recent alum, Kyle Hendry (political science, ’07), who has just completed another round of chemotherapy for treatment of leukemia. He will need a transplant in about six weeks.
- Museum May Open for School Field Trips »
Arcata – Humboldt State University and local schools are exploring the use of the recently closed Natural History Museum for field trips this fall and possibly next spring.
- North Coast Musicians Combine in Deborah Clasquin Memorial Scholarship Benefit »
HSU Music Department colleagues, North Coast friends and former students combine to honor Deborah Clasquin, the much-beloved pianist and teacher who passed away last March, with a concert to benefit the newly established Deborah Clasquin Memorial Scholarship Fund, on Saturday, Sept. 26 in the Fulkerson Recital Hall on the HSU campus.
- Tickets Available for Redwood Talks »
A limited number of free tickets will be available starting this Friday for a series of talks by redwoods experts to be held on campus Saturday, Oct. 3.
- Seismology Expert Discusses Earthquake Triggers, Nuclear Threats »
Dr. Aaron A. Velasco, an expert in seismology, will discuss how massive earthquakes can trigger tremors in distant locations on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. in Humboldt State University’s Kate Buchanan Room.
- Week of: Sep 06, 2009
- HSU Marks Constitution Day »
Humboldt State University’s Department of Politics is broadening outreach for the annual celebration of Constitution Day, Thursday, Sept. 17, reaching a wider audience through interactive games and resources on the Web. Students and the public can test their knowledge of the Constitution with an online quiz and “Jeopardy” game at the following links:
- HSU Alters Furlough Schedule »
Humboldt State University has altered the official Staff and Management Furlough Calendar, designating Friday, April 16, 2010, a furlough day, consonant with the scheduling of Humboldt Preview.
- Top Scholar to Address Conservation »
Award-winning Geography Professor Stephen Cunha, Humboldt State University’s 2009 Scholar of the Year, will deliver a free lecture open to the public, “High Priority: Conserving Mountain Environments from Alaska to Zambia,” on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 5 p.m. in John Van Duzer Theatre. A dinner will follow at 6:30 p.m. in the University Center Banquet Room. Reservation deadline is September 24 and ticket details are available at the Research and Graduate Studies Office at 826-5194.
- National Geographic Spotlights Tall Trees Professor »
Professor Stephen Sillett has accomplished much in his career. He’s pioneered techniques that have made him a tree-climbing legend; he has been named the first professor to hold HSU’s Kenneth L. Fisher Chair in Redwood Forest Ecology …
- HSU Senior Gains New Statewide Post »
“At heart, I’m a Humboldt guy!” exclaims Humboldt State senior Steve Dixon of McKinleyville, who has become the first president of the California State Student Association (CSSA) under a new constitution that established the office to serve the 23-campus system.
- Week of: Aug 30, 2009
- Library Unveils New First Floor Café »
When students feel the need for a recharge they can head to the library’s new wireless café, where ample energy for their iPods and cell phones sits along side piping hot coffee and a bevy of snacks.
- Alternative Teaching Methods Aid Learning »
Arcata – Humboldt State University has established an institutional resource to acquaint faculty and staff with fresh teaching techniques that noticeably improve students’ learning capacity and academic performance, and encourage them to stay in school.
- Study: Transit Shortage Saps Redwood Health Care »
The Redwood Coast’s poor people, non-whites and thinly populated areas suffer disproportionately from transportation problems that diminish their access to health care, according to data drawn from the four-county region by the California Center for Rural Policy (CCRP) at Humboldt State University.
- HSU Hosts 16th Annual Day of Caring »
Humboldt State University will host the 16th Annual Day of Caring on Saturday, September 19, kicking off from the Art Quad at 8 a.m. with projects commencing at 9 a.m. More than 500 HSU students, staff, faculty, administrators and community members are expected to volunteer across Humboldt County in an array of projects.
- Week of: Aug 23, 2009
- CSU Employee Update August 24, 2009 »
The CSU and the State Employees Trades Council-United (SETC) have reached a tentative agreement that maintains the current salary scale with no increases, but provides the option of reopening salary and benefit terms in the 2010-11 fiscal year. The agreement, which is in effect until June 30, 2011, was reached following recommendations by a neutral fact-finder.
- Homepage Offline on Sunday, August 30 »
- Perryman Named Interim Dean of HSU Library »
Robert Snyder, Humboldt State Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, has appointed Wayne Perryman the new Interim Dean of the University Library to succeed Ray Wang, who recently moved to Cal Poly Pomona.
- Geographer Named Top Scholar »
Arcata – Humboldt State University President Rollin Richmond has accepted a faculty panel’s recommendation of award-winning Geography Professor Stephen Cunha to be the 2009 Scholar of the Year.
- Fall Convocation Welcomes New Faculty, Staff »
Humboldt State University officially welcomed new staff and faculty at the Fall 2009/10 Convocation ceremonies. The following is a list of all new staff hired for the coming academic year.
- HSU Station Goes Global on Climate Change »
Arcata – The Trinidad Atmospheric Station atop Trinidad Head, operated by Humboldt State University’s College of Natural Resources and Sciences in conjunction with the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, is joining a global monitoring program to reduce environmental risks and buttress capabilities to predict climate, weather and air quality.
- HSU, Sac State Garner $3M Environmental Grant »
The National Science Foundation has awarded $2 million to Sacramento State and $1 million to Humboldt State for their partnership in the California Environmental Legacy Project.
- HSU Hosts Furlough Self-Employment Sessions »
Arcata – Humboldt State University will host a series of brown bag lunches in coming weeks to acquaint staff and faculty with entrepreneurial opportunities to shore up lost income from unpaid furloughs.
- Week of: Aug 16, 2009
- Campus Expects More Traffic, Less Parking Aug. 20-21 »
University officials are encouraging students, staff and faculty to seek alternative transportation to campus on Aug. 20 and 21 as parking staff braces for major increases in vehicle traffic on campus.
- Classes Resume at HSU with Record Freshmen Numbers »
Arcata – Humboldt State University kicked off the 2009/2010 academic year August 24 with a record freshman class estimated at 1,400-plus, capping three consecutive years of expanding enrollment.
- U.S. News Ranks Humboldt A Top Public Master’s University »
The latest rankings from U.S. News & World Report put Humboldt State University at 12th among public master’s level institutions in the Western United States. Humboldt State was also ranked 38th in the broader category of public and private master’s level institutions in the West.
- HSU/CR Name Book of the Year »
Arcata – Humboldt State University and College of the Redwoods have chosen as 2009 Book of the Year “Three Cups of Tea”, the best-seller account of new schools established in remote areas of Afghanistan and Pakistan.
- Career Center Hosts Second Annual Part-time Job Fair »
ARCATA – On Wednesday, Aug. 26 the Humboldt State University Career Center will host its second annual Part-time Job Fair to help returning students link up with local employment opportunities.
- High Jack Pass Use Prompts Service Increase »
After a big increase in riders following the introduction of Humboldt State’s Jack Pass program, weekend bus service for the city of Arcata has expanded to include hourly service from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Previously, service was every two hours and only from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
- Week of: Aug 09, 2009
- L.K. Wood Repaving to Finish Aug. 21 »
ARCATA—The L.K. Wood Boulevard repaving project has been rescheduled to be completed by Friday, Aug. 21 – a bit behind the original schedule, but still in time for the start of fall classes
- New Earthquake Guide Has Facts on Surviving Tremors »
ARCATA—The latest edition of Living on Shaky Ground: How To Survive Earthquakes and Tsunamis in Northern California is now available at the Earthquake and Tsunami exhibit at the Humboldt County Fair, currently underway through Aug. 23, in Ferndale, Calif.
- Week of: Aug 02, 2009
- L.K. Wood and Plaza Street Closure »
Tuesday, August 4th, Plaza Street (Library Circle) off L.K. Wood Boulevard will be closed to traffic except for emergency personnel. A temporary bus stop is set up on L.K. Wood today and Tuesday. Access to the Humboldt State Library, Student Health Center and Nelson Hall is via the B Street entrance at 14th Street to Laurel Drive. Plaza Street (Library Circle) is scheduled to reopen Wednesday morning, August 5.
- L.K. Wood Repave Project Extended »
The L.K. Wood Boulevard repaving project has been rescheduled to be completed by Friday, Aug. 21.
- HSU Named Top Western School »
Arcata – Humboldt State University has again been named one of the best colleges and universities in the West by The Princeton Review, which provides tutoring, test preparation and other educational services nationwide.
- State Cuts Force HSU to Close Natural History Museum »
Humboldt State University will be forced to close its Natural History Museum permanently by the end of August. The closure is due to this year’s severe and unprecedented state budget cuts to the California State University system.
- Week of: Jul 26, 2009
- HSU Budget Reductions for 2009-10 »
The following is a message from HSU President Rollin C. Richmond.
- Furlough Briefing Set for July 28 »
- Athletes Honored For Academic Distinction »
ARCATA — Forty Humboldt State student-athletes have been recognized for their academic success by being selected to receive California Collegiate Athletic Association All-Academic awards.
- CFA Ratifies Furlough Agreement »
The following budget update was provided by the CSU Chancellor’s Office.
The California Faculty Association (CFA) has ratified an agreement with the California State University to implement the equivalent of a two day per month furlough beginning August 1. In addition, the Academic Professionals of California (APC), the union that represents approximately 2,400 student services employees, has also ratified an agreement to begin furloughs, with members voting 72 percent in favor and 28 percent against the furlough agreement. Members of the CFA had previously voted to accept a furlough agreement.
- Plaza Street Closure »
On Monday, Aug. 3, Plaza Street off of LK Wood Boulevard will be closed to traffic except for emergency personnel and buses. Those needing to access the Library, Student Health Center and Nelson Hall should take the B Street entrance at 14th Street to Laurel Drive and access these areas from the Library Parking Lot. Plaza Street is scheduled to reopen the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 4.
- Cal Grants Boosted to Match Fee Hike »
The California Student Aid Commission is informing CSU campuses that Cal Grant fee awards will be adjusted to cover the CSU’s recent student fee increase of $672 per year. It had been previously announced that Cal Grant fee awards would cover a $306 fee increase adopted by the CSU Board of Trustees in May, but it had been unclear if the additional increase was to be covered. The total State University Fee increase of $978 will be offset dollar-for-dollar for all 62,600 Cal Grant A and B recipients attending the CSU.
- Week of: Jul 19, 2009
- Fee Increase, Furloughs in Budget Plan »
The following budget update was provided by the CSU Chancellor’s Office.
Facing an unprecedented drop in state support and a $584 million budget deficit, the California State University Board of Trustees today increased undergraduate, credential and graduate student fees for the 2009-10 academic year as part of an overall budget action plan. Additional elements of the plan include employee furloughs and workforce reductions; enrollment cuts, and additional cost cutting measures on campuses.
- CSU Employee Update July 21, 2009 »
The CSU Board of Trustees finalized a plan to manage a $584 million budget deficit that includes furloughs for employees, a fee increase for students, and enrollment reductions for the next two years.
- CalPERS Member Home Loan Program Has New Benefits »
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) Member Home Loan program is designed to give eligible members significant benefits that can help them buy or refinance a home. Employees can take advantage of this unique program, with features for qualified borrowers including:
- HSU Preserves ‘Over 60’ Option Despite Enrollment Slip »
Arcata – Effective this fall, Humboldt State University will shift its academic program for students aged 60 and above to the self-supporting Office of Extended Education, a move that will preserve the ‘Over 60’ classroom experience at a low cost despite the latest enrollment cutbacks and student fee hikes mandated by the California State University system.
- HSU Oversees L.K. Wood Repaving »
Arcata – Humboldt State University’s Department of Plant Operations is overseeing the repaving of L.K. Wood Boulevard from 14th Street to Sunset, an operation scheduled to be completed on or about August 21.
- CSU Employee Update July 24, 2009 »
Members of the California Faculty Association (CFA) have voted 54 to 46 percent in favor of negotiating furloughs with the CSU as part of the university’s plan to mitigate a $584 million cut to its 2009-10 budget. The CFA represents approximately 23,000 employees; however, only 8,800 of the union’s 13,000 dues-paying members cast ballots.
- Faculty Union Members Vote to Accept Furloughs »
Members of the California Faculty Association (CFA) have voted to negotiate a two day per month furlough for all faculty employees that is part of the California State University’s overall plan to address a $584 million budget deficit for the 2009-10 academic year.
- Week of: Jul 05, 2009
- CSU Employees Union Agrees To Furlough Two Days Per Month »
The following budget update was provided by the CSU Chancellor’s Office.
In an effort to address a projected $584 million budget deficit for 2009-10, the California State University Employees Union (CSUEU), that represents more than 16,000 non-academic employees, has reached agreement with CSU on a furlough program for all of its members. The furlough option has been offered to all of the CSU’s labor unions as part of an overall effort to deal with the unprecedented budget cut.
- CSU Employee Update 7/8/09 »
The following budget update was provided by the CSU Chancellor’s Office.
The California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) representing more than 16,000 non-academic employees has tentatively agreed to furloughs two days per month. The CSU has been meeting with all of its labor unions to discuss furloughs as one way to mitigate a proposed $584 million cut to its 2009-10 budget. CSUEU is the first to reach an agreement, which is subject to ratification.
- CSU Board of Trustees Hear Details of Budget Plan »
The following budget update was provided by the CSU Chancellor’s Office.
Trustees of the California State University heard details of the massive $584 million budget cut facing the CSU for the next fiscal year, and discussed a range of options including employee furloughs, enrollment reductions and potential student fee increases needed to address the deficit. State general fund support of the CSU for 2009-10 is expected to be $1.6 billion, which is $500 million below the level of state support provided a decade ago.
- CSU Employee Update »
The following budget update was provided by the CSU Chancellor’s Office.
Trustees Discuss Plan to Manage Budget Crisis
Furloughs, enrollment reductions and a possible student fee increase were among the options the CSU Board of Trustees discussed Tuesday as ways to deal with a proposed $584 million budget cut, the largest in the system’s history. The budget reduction is the result of the state’s attempt to close a $26.3 billion budget gap.
- CSU to Defer Payments of Fees by Students Affected by Cal Grant IOUs »
The following budget update was provided by the CSU Chancellor’s Office.
The California State University announced today that it will defer State University Fee payments for the summer and fall 2009 term for CSU students who experience delays receiving Cal Grants from the California Student Aid Commission. The State Controller and the CSAC have informed higher education institutions of delays in the payment of Cal Grant A and B awards. The state began issuing IOUs due to a cash shortage resulting from failure to adopt and sign a state 2009-10 budget that closes the projected $26.3 billion General Fund shortfall.
- CSU to Close 2010 Spring Admissions »
The following budget update was provided by the CSU Chancellor’s Office.
As part of an overall strategy to address an unprecedented budget reduction of $584 million for 2009-10, California State University campuses will not accept student applications for the 2010 spring term – with very few exceptions. In addition, quarter campuses that have been accepting admission applications for the 2010 winter term ceased accepting applications as of July 6, 2009.
- KHSU to Air ‘California in Crisis’ Series »
National Public Radio is producing a special series on budget and policy challenges facing California, which will air all next week on public radio station KHSU-FM. The series is tentatively being called “California in Crisis.”
- Week of: Jun 28, 2009
- CSU Employee Update »
The following budget update was provided by the CSU Chancellor’s Office.
State May Have to Issue IOU’s; CSU Employees Will Receive Paychecks
State Controller John Chiang has announced that he will have to issue registered warrants or “IOUs” as early as July 2 if the legislature and governor cannot find a solution to close the $24.3 billion state budget gap. CSU employees, however, will be paid as they normally are and will not receive IOUs. Chiang said the state will have a $2.8 billion cash shortage at the start of the fiscal year July 1 which could grow to $6.5 billion in September in the absence of a balanced budget. More information: http://www.sco.ca.gov/.
- HSU Sociologist, Environmentalist Dies in Trinidad »
Arcata – Bill Devall, Humboldt State University professor emeritus of sociology and a well-known environmental author writer and activist, died at his home in Trinidad on June 26, 2009.
- Update on Campus Fiscal Emergency »
The following is a message from HSU President Rollin C. Richmond.
Colleagues:
As I begin my eighth year as your President, we face some of the worst budget reductions I have experienced in my nearly forty years in higher education. We have made a number of changes at Humboldt State University over the last few years and this situation demands many more. We can all be proud of what we do for students and our region at HSU, and I know that by working together and through this crisis, we can continue to serve our students and our region well.
- Week of: Jun 21, 2009
- Damaged Pipe Prompts Evacuation, Partial Closure of L.K. Wood »
A damaged natural gas line has been repaired after prompting the evacuation of the College Creek Apartments construction site near the intersections of Harpst Street and L.K. Wood Boulevard. No injuries were reported and no other areas were evacuated.
- CSU Employee Union Agrees to Talks on Furloughs to Address Massive Budget Cuts »
The following is a budget update from the California State University Chancellor’s Office.
In an effort to address a projected $584 million budget deficit for 2009-10, the California State University Employee Union (CSUEU), that represents more than 16,000 non-academic employees, has voted to enter talks with CSU on the concept of two day per month furloughs. This option is under consideration rather than the contractually mandated non-retention and layoff language contained in CSUEU’s labor agreement with the CSU. In addition, the Academic Professionals of California, that represents approximately 2,400 student services employees, has also voted to begin the same process.
- New Data Show California Commercial Fishing in Jeopardy »
Arcata – Many California fisheries are running losses, the number of licensed commercial fishermen is plummeting and the port and harbor infrastructure that supports them is underfunded as the industry shrinks, according to an in-depth economic analysis commissioned by the California Department of Fish and Game from Humboldt State University.
- Week of: Jun 14, 2009
- KHSU Holds 50th Anniversary Art Contest »
Arcata – Humboldt State University’s KHSU-FM 90.5 is seeking young, adult and professional artists to illustrate the significance of the NPR affiliate to the Redwood Coast in connection with KHSU’s 50th golden anniversary celebration, October 2009 to October 2010.
- Week of: Jun 07, 2009
- New Eligibility Scale for HSU Children’s Center Food Program »
The HSU Children’s Center announces sponsorship of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) based on this year’s new eligibility scale. The program is available without charge to all enrolled children at the following location(s):
- CSU Looking at All Budget Options »
The following budget update was provided by the CSU Chancellor’s Office.
Faced with budget reductions between $400 million and $700 million, the California State University’s leaders have been meeting to develop strategies to manage an unprecedented budget crisis.
- Union Meets with CSU to Address Massive Budget Cuts »
The following is a news release from the CSU Chancellor’s Office.
The leaders of the California State University Employees Union – who represent more than 16,000 CSU employees – met Tuesday with members of the CSU’s management team to discuss options to deal with the proposed $583 million cut to the CSU’s budget for 2009-10. This represents a reduction of approximately 16 to 20 percent of state General Fund support to the system.
- Week of: May 31, 2009
- Marine Lab Hosts Children’s Program »
Registration has begun for the HSU Marine Lab’s summer children’s program. This year the program with the theme of Maritime Explorations, will be offered for those students entering the 7th or 8th grade in the fall.
- Week of: May 24, 2009
- Revised State Budget Proposals Would Cause Lasting Damage to CSU »
The following is a news release from the CSU Chancellor’s Office.
In response to the latest revised budget proposal released by Gov. Schwarzenegger, CSU Chancellor Charles B. Reed said that further cuts would cause lasting damage to the institutions’ ability to serve students.
- Week of: May 17, 2009
- HSU Commencement 2009 »
Arcata – Humboldt State University alumnus Dan Curry (’79), a seven-time Emmy-award winning visual effects wizard for Star Trek: the Next Generation, Deep Space Nine and Enterprise, keynoted Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 16, in HSU’s Redwood Bowl.
- HSU Rural Agency Hosts Health Forum »
Arcata – The California Center for Rural Policy at Humboldt State University will host a health data training workshop on Thursday, June 11, as part of the ongoing “Data and Democracy Train-the-Trainer Course” sponsored by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.
- CSU Review Team Endorses Richmond’s Presidential Leadership »
Arcata – Humboldt State University President Rollin Richmond has exerted effective leadership despite “diminishing resources and general resistance to change,” according to a formal six-year review of Richmond’s tenure by the CSU Chancellor’s Office, the CSU Board of Trustees and an outside team of education experts.
- Commencement Speech - By Dan Curry »
The following is the speech delivered by HSU alum Dan Curry (’79) at the 2009 Commencement Ceremonies. It is preceded by HSU President Rollin Richmond’s introduction.
- HSU Appoints New Dean of Research, Graduate Studies »
Arcata – Humboldt State University Provost Robert Snyder, the campus’s chief academic officer, has named Dr. John G. Lyon the new Dean of Research and Graduate Studies, succeeding Interim Dean Chris Hopper effective July 1.
- HSU Expects Record Frosh Orientation »
Arcata – Humboldt State University anticipates record numbers of freshmen this summer at four sessions of its annual Humboldt Orientation Program.
- Week of: May 10, 2009
- Student Charged with Assaulting Fellow Student » Arcata – Arcata police have arrested an 18-year-old Humboldt State University resident student, Phillip Tripp, and a 15-year-old Happy Camp resident in connection with the alleged stabbing early Sunday morning, May 10, of a 23-year-old HSU student in the vicinity of 11th Street and J Street off-campus downtown.
- Cleary Agrees to Extend Leadership of KHSU »
Arcata – Patrick Cleary, interim general manager of Humboldt State University’s radio station, KHSU-FM, will continue in the post until the end of 2009 to complete the restructuring of the station’s business side, address the station’s technological and signal challenges and assist the newly appointed development director, David Reed, with his transition.
- Commencement Staff Parking Advisory »
In order to avoid traffic delays, staff and faculty working at the commencement ceremonies on May 16 are encouraged to enter campus from the north end of Granite Ave. and park in the Jolly Giant Commons parking lot, near the residence hall complex.
- President Voices Support for Provost »
Arcata – Humboldt State University President Rollin Richmond has reiterated his strong support for Provost Robert Snyder and his commitment to serving as the University’s president. This follows a vote in favor of a no-confidence resolution by the General Faculty Association, which took place at a hastily called meeting Tuesday afternoon.
- HSU in Quest for Renewable Energy »
Arcata – Humboldt State University’s Schatz Energy Research Center will partner with the Redwood Coast Energy Authority and Pacific Gas & Electric Company in a $200,000 project financed by the California Energy Commission to conduct engineering and economic studies in support of homegrown renewable energy in Humboldt County.
- Week of: May 03, 2009
- At 40, ITEPP Celebrates Its Successes » For RoseMary Pimentel, her time with the Indian Teacher and Educational Personnel Preparation (ITEPP) program has left a deep and lasting impact.
- Harpst to Re-open for Graduation » Arcata – To ease campus access for finals week, end-of-semester departures and Commencement exercises, Humboldt State University will temporarily reopen Harpst Street for eastbound, one-way traffic from L.K. Wood Boulevard from Monday, May 11, through Sunday, May 17.
- Sexual Battery Reported on Campus »
Arcata – The Humboldt State University Police Department is searching for two suspects in connection with the alleged on-campus groping of an 18-year-old female resident student early in the morning of Wednesday, May 6.
- Snyder Named Provost at HSU »
Arcata – Humboldt State University President Rollin Richmond has appointed Robert Snyder, interim Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost, to hold that position permanently, effective July 1.
- Week of: Apr 26, 2009
- Career Center Announces Major Internship Opportunity »
California is home to 35 Small Business Development Centers this summer they’re offering internships exclusively to Humboldt State Students.
- Week of: Apr 12, 2009
- New Club Boosts African School »
A new Associated Students club at Humboldt State University has collected 137 hand tools, a large toolbox and a full complement of drill bits for students at the University of Livingstonia in the Republic of Malawi, a nation of 14 million people in southern Africa who are among the world’s poorest.
- Outstanding Student Nods Include Arcata Grad »
Arcata – Dedicated to “Students Who Make a Difference,” the 71 nominees for this year’s Humboldt State University Outstanding Student Awards include Ranjan Hatch of Arcata, who was recently named a 2009-2010 Fulbright Scholar to teach English, math and science in Malaysia.
- SLAM Fest Gears Up for Green Living »
When it comes to making sustainable living fun, no one can top Humboldt State. For 14 years HSU has been hosting the Sustainable Living Arts and Music Festival, or SLAM Fest, and it keeps getting better.
- Week of: Apr 05, 2009
- HSU Alumni Awards Dinner Set for April 17 »
Arcata – Humboldt State University’s Alumni Association will host its 2009 Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner and presentation on Friday, April 17, honoring Francisco Chavez (’77), senior scientist, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute; John Diaz (’77), editorial page editor, San Francisco Chronicle; and Richard E. Winnie (’69), Alameda County Counsel and legal advisor to international governments.
- Donate Your J Points to Feed the Hungry »
Students, staff and faculty at Humboldt State University have the opportunity between now and April 27 to donate a portion of their meal points as part of a regional food drive organized by the HSU Service Learning Center.
- HSU Honors Outstanding Professor »
Arcata – Humboldt State University will honor Jennifer Eichstedt, Professor of Sociology and 2008/2009 Outstanding Professor, at a dinner on Wednesday, April 22, at 6 p.m. in the University Center Banquet Room, just off the Quad.
- First-Ever HSU Tweet-Up »
Grab your laptop, iPhone or similar Internet-ready mobile device and get ready to Twitter until you drop. Humboldt State University is hosting its first-ever Tweet-Up in the HSU Depot on Thursday, April 23 from 5 to 7 p.m.
- Week of: Mar 29, 2009
- AS Candidates Sought for April Vote »
Humboldt State Associated Students encourages as many candidates as possible to run for key campus government offices in elections slated for April 21 through 23.
- Natural History Museum Seeks Artists »
The HSU Natural History Museum is looking for artists interested helping the museum by decorating a three-legged stool. Proceeds from the stools will give the museum “A Leg to Stand On” when sold by silent auction at a 20th anniversary fundraiser, the first ever, “Prehistoric Ball” on October 24, 2009.
- Week of: Mar 15, 2009
- Deborah Clasquin 1957-2009 »
A classical pianist known for her powerful performances and sensitive artistry, Deborah Clasquin, a Professor of Music and senior member of the keyboard faculty at Humboldt State University died in Arcata on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at age 52. Deborah remained sweet and energetic despite a furious battle against cancer diagnosed in October, 2007.
- Event Looks at Ways to Teach Writing »
The Redwood Writing Project and Humboldt State University will host “wrt 2 lrn: Writing in the 21st Century,” on Saturday, March 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Founders Hall.
- Week of: Mar 08, 2009
- HSU Unit Inaugurates Klamath Newsletter »
Humboldt State University’s Klamath Watershed Institute, a think tank devoted to Klamath Basin preservation, has inaugurated an official newsletter, The Klamath Current. It is the official publication of the Klamath Basin Water Quality Monitoring Coordination Group, and is available at http://www.humboldt.edu/~kwi/.
- Y.E.S. Teams With Alice Birney For Cesar Chavez Service Day »
ARCATA – Youth Educational Services (Y.E.S.), a Humboldt State student run volunteer organization, is teaming up with Eureka’s Alice Birney Elementary School for its spring Serve-a-Thon.
- Jacks’ Game Vs. BYUH Available On Satellite, Web »
LAIE, Hawaii —Brigham Young University Hawaii’s men’s basketball games in the NCAA II West Regional Tournament will be carried live on BYU Television the school announced today. The Seasiders, champions of the Pacific West Conference, will host a four-team sub-regional on Friday and Saturday and will face seventh-seeded Humboldt State (20-11) in the opening round on Friday at 7:30 pm in the Cannon Activities Center on the BYU–Hawaii campus.
- Week of: Mar 01, 2009
- Congressional Internship Open to HSU Students »
Arcata – A California think tank invites Humboldt State University students to enter a one-semester internship program with the U.S. House of Representatives, September-December 2009.
- Dr. Jack A. Shaffer 1929-2009 »
July 15, 1929-January 28, 2009
Jack was born in the small town of Monticello, New York, to a close and loving family who immigrated from Russia. He and his older brother, Stanley grew up in a world of swimming holes, winter sledding, lox and bagels, and pranks such as hoisting school chums up the flag pole. In the late 1940s he attended the University of Wisconsin which opened his eyes to the wonder and excitement of learning. There he decided to become a psychologist and also met his future wife, Judy Grossman. They married in 1952 and went on to do graduate work at Ohio State University where Jack received his PhD. in Clinical Psychology. In 1958 they moved to Arcata where Jack taught Psychology at Humboldt State University until his retirement in 1995.
- Change Cabinet Forum is March 9 »
Humboldt State’s newly formed Cabinet for Institutional Change is inviting the campus community to a forum from noon to 1 p.m., Monday, March 9 in the Kate Buchanan Room at University Center.
- Spring Break in Humboldt »
Has the state of the economy foiled your plans for that luxurious spring break in Cancun? No need to be upset—Humboldt is brimming with activities throughout the week.
- Major Upgrade to Student Services »
Humboldt State University is preparing a major upgrade to its online student administration system, replacing the outgoing WebReg with what’s being dubbed the Student and Faculty Centers.
- Week of: Feb 22, 2009
- Business Educator Urges Corporate Candor »
Arcata – Business and management educator James O’Toole, author of Vanguard Management and Creating the Good Life: Applying Aristotle’s Wisdom to Find Meaning and Happiness, will deliver the 16th annual Chung-Watson Lecture in Business Ethics at Humboldt State University on Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 4 p.m. in the Kate Buchanan Room at University Center.
- Week of: Feb 15, 2009
- Sociologist Named Top Professor »
Arcata – Humboldt State University President Rollin Richmond has approved the Academic Senate’s recommendation of sociologist Jennifer Eichstedt as Outstanding Professor for the 2008-2009 academic year.
- Campus to Host Service Learning Forum »
Arcata – Humboldt State University will host a regional conference on Friday, February 27, to foster best practices in service learning models for K-16 students and the community at large.
- HSU to Offer Resources Scholarships »
Arcata – Humboldt State University’s Department of Forestry and Wildland Resources has received $144,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to fund $4,500 annual scholarships for new multicultural students starting in Fall 2009. Freshmen must apply by March 1, transfers by June 1; instructions for how to apply are at http://www.humboldt.edu/~wms/.
- Harpst Closure and Alternate Routes »
To ensure pedestrian, vehicular, and bicycle safety, Humboldt State University will close Harpst Street between L.K. Wood Boulevard and Rossow Street, beginning MONDAY, MARCH 2nd, as construction of the College Creek Student Housing Project accelerates.
- HSU Offers New Option For Info Updates With Emergency RSS Feed »
In an effort to expand the ways in which HSU emergency conditions information is made available to you, our Information Technology, Marketing and Communications, and Emergency Management leaders have teamed together to launch a new option for the timely electronic delivery of information updates about significant emergency situations affecting a part or parts of the HSU campus.
- International Fest Brings Global Flavors to Campus »
Campus is celebrating the International Cultural Festival this Saturday, Feb. 28 in Humboldt State’s Kate Buchanan Room.
- Week of: Feb 08, 2009
- Health Data Training Comes to Humboldt »
Arcata – The California Center for Rural Policy at Humboldt State University and a partner at UCLA are accepting applications for a health data training course that will be hosted in April and May by the Humboldt Area Foundation in Bayside.
- Campus Rallies Against Budget Cuts »
Alliance for the CSU will host a forum on Friday, Feb. 13, at noon in the Kate Buchanan Room to rally support for Humboldt State’s budget and that of the entire CSU system.
- Gas Leak Repaired, Classes To Continue »
The following appeared on Humboldt State’s Emergency Notifications page after a gas leak was discovered in the south west section of campus.
Update: Campus Officials are in the process of restoring full service to campus. Classes will continue as scheduled today and tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 13. No interruptions in building services are expected.
- Emergency Alert System a Success »
Thanks for your participation in today’s test of HSU’s Emergency Alert System. These tests will be conducted once a semester.
- Campus Rallies Against Deep Budget Cuts »
Arcata – Humboldt State and CSU officials warn of dire consequences to California and its educational system if pending budget legislation is adopted by lawmakers and signed by the governor.
- Monitors Fill Gap in Sun Map »
Arcata—Humboldt State has connected with the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to become a primary data-collecting site for solar radiation.
- Week of: Feb 01, 2009
- HEIF Spring RFP Kickoff »
Meet with members of the Humboldt Energy Independence Fund committee and learn more about HEIF and network with other students to collaborate on proposals! Learn more about the Request For Proposals (RFP) process as it relates to HEIF. Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 5 to 6 p.m. in the UC South Lounge. Contact Jeffrey Steuben at or HEIF at .
- Beading Experts Share Gift »
Lonnie Weeks and Winema Huitt Weeks see a diversity of significance in beadwork. It can serve as a form of relaxation, represent one’s personal medicine, exist as an expression of art and even help pay the rent.
- Week of: Jan 25, 2009
- Opening Soon: Library Internet Café »
Arcata – The Humboldt State University Library has begun construction of a full-scale Internet Café, the second phase of a multi-pronged project to furnish the campus with a 2lst century Learning Commons that bridges the print and digital worlds.
- HSU Marks Darwin’s 200th Birthday »
Arcata – Humboldt State University will celebrate the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin (1809-1882), eminent British naturalist and author of the history-making On the Origin of Species, with ceremonies on Thursday, February 12, at noon in the Lobby-Atrium of building Science B.
- HSU Announces Staff Recognition Award »
Humboldt State recently announced the recipients of the 2008 Staff Recognition Award.
- CSSA Conducts Search for CSU Student Trustee »
Long Beach, Calif.—The California State Student Association (CSSA) today opened its annual search for a Student Trustee to serve on the California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees. Applications are now being accepted by the CSSA.
- From the Farm to the Dining Hall »
The local, organic produce served at Humboldt State’s main dining hall is fresh. In fact, if you’re eating a salad in The J at noon, there’s a good chance the lettuce was picked that same morning.
- New Course Gets Science Into Business »
Arcata – The HSU School of Business and its Institute for Entrepreneurship Education will offer a one unit course in the fall of 2009, “Business for Scientists,” an introductory overview of business skills designed for both professional and personal use.
- Week of: Jan 18, 2009
- Animation Artist Touts Math »
Arcata – Academy Award-winner Tony DeRose, senior scientist at Pixar Animation Studios and one of the major designers of Geri in the Oscar-winning short film “Geri’s Game,” will analyze the impact of the digital revolution on film making in an appearance at Humboldt State University.
- HSU Seeks TRiO Mentors, Instructors »
Arcata – Humboldt State University is accepting applications for resident mentors and teachers to provide tutoring and other college preparatory services at the 2009 Summer Academy financed by TRiO Upward Bound, the federally funded program that helps limited-income high school students whose parents do not have a college degree.
- Week of: Jan 11, 2009
- President’s Memo: Budget Update »
Dear Colleagues,
As I mentioned briefly at Spring Convocation yesterday, we are facing a challenging budget situation, and I want to share some additional information with you.
- University Police Issue Crime Alert »
Arcata – Humboldt State University Police have issued a crime alert and safety reminders in the wake of the alleged sexual battery of a female HSU junior that occurred Monday, Jan. 12, between 8:30 and 9:00 p.m. on the west side of campus along L.K. Wood Boulevard, between Sunset and Granite Avenues.
- Online Courses Cut Carbon Emissions »
There’s a moral of sorts to this story, but it’s a little tricky. Last semester, Professor David Campbell, a psychologist at Humboldt State, taught two online courses: Psychology of Critical Thinking (PSYC 100) and the Senior Seminar (PSYC 485).
- Construction Advisory »
The campus community should be aware of traffic impacts and pedestrian detours related to the construction of the new College Creek Apartments and the rebuilding of the soccer field.
- Report Offers In-Depth Look at University Budget »
Humboldt State has prepared a new handbook with extensive budget information for fiscal year 2008-09 titled “The Operating and Capital Budget Book,” available at the Budget website.
- HSU Construction Projects Suspended »
CSU construction projects are being halted on all 23 campuses in response to a state freeze on $600 million in general obligation and lease revenue bonds that finance the projects.
- Humboldt State NOW Unveils New Features »
Humboldt State NOW recently added a host of features including new options for sharing and storing articles, new ways to stay up to date on all things HSU, and a new section dedicated to University Notices, the weekly university updates you’re used to seeing in your in box.
- Week of: Dec 14, 2008
- HSU Wins Major Conservation Grant »
Arcata – A team of Humboldt State University faculty and graduate students has won a $620,000 federal grant to develop water management solutions in the face of soaring population growth and rapid changes in water and land use in the rural West.
- Week of: Dec 07, 2008
- New Schatz Home Takes Shape »
Arcata – Construction is slated to start early this year on a $2.9 million home for Humboldt State University’s Schatz Energy Research Center (SERC), for three decades a pioneer in clean air technologies like hydrogen power.
- Wildlife Team Wins National Title »
Arcata – A dominant Humboldt State University team has won the National Wildlife Quiz Bowl for the sixth time in eight years, trouncing its four top competitors among 18 teams from such eminent schools as Purdue, Virginia Tech, the University of Wisconsin and Texas A&M;.
- Stewart Named Rural Policy Specialist »
Arcata – Connie Stewart, Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity County senior field representative to Assemblywoman Patty Berg since 2002, has accepted appointment as the Director of Special Projects for the California Center for Rural Policy at Humboldt State University, a research and data mining unit aimed at improving rural living conditions on the Redwood Coast.
- STORM WARNING: Severe Weather Alert »
The University Police Department urges the campus community to be prepared for a severe winter storm this week that could strike with black ice, hail and snow on Highways 101, 299 and 36.
- Internet Café Is Library’s Phase II Upgrade » The Humboldt State University Library has launched construction of a full-scale Internet Café, the second phase of a multi-pronged project to furnish the campus with a 2lst century Learning Commons that bridges the print and digital worlds.
- Students Strive for Energy Independence »
The Humboldt Energy Independence Fund committee recently awarded $68,000 for three student-designed projects.
- Guiltlessly Green Holiday Theme »
There is a 25 percent increase in waste between Thanksgiving and Christmas, reports the Carnegie Mellon University. Does that mean we should sacrifice holiday celebrations for sustainability? Not necessarily. There are many ways to celebrate the holidays without the environmental guilt. Jessica Lamm, a student writer at Humboldt State NOW, offers a few tips for a more eco-friendly holiday.
- Week of: Nov 30, 2008
- HSU Junior to Attend Presidential Inauguration »
Arcata – Humboldt State University junior Molly Louise McNulty, a native of McKinleyville, will attend the January 20, 2009 Inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden at the invitation of the University Presidential Inaugural Conference, Washington, D.C.
- Week of: Nov 23, 2008
- Botany Program Thrives at HSU »
OK, if you had to name the top botanist of all-time who would you pick? The obvious choice, of course, would be the sly and debonair Leonhart Fuchs, but, then again, Otto Brunfels’s observations were pretty groundbreaking too. And, then there’s Hieronymus Bock …
- Life-Saving Donor Drive Scheduled »
The HSU Service Learning Center and Rotary District 5130 are leading local efforts in December’s National Marrow Donor Recruitment Campaign.
- New Sustainability Web Site Launches »
Humboldt State University’s long-standing dedication to environmental responsibility continues with the launch of a new Web site highlighting the University’s commitment to sustainability.
- Week of: Nov 09, 2008
- HSU Breaks Ground for New Housing »
Arcata – Continuing its extensive modernization projects, Humboldt State University began work on Nov. 10 on new student housing to accommodate record enrollments and provide the campus with a state-of-the-art community center and retail space.
- HSU Champions International Education »
Arcata – For the seventh straight year, Humboldt State University will promote programs that equip students for careers in a globalized world through International Education Week, a joint initiative of the U.S. Departments of State and Education.
- Week of: Nov 02, 2008
- Bookstore Hosts Pigskin Hero »
Arcata – Humboldt State University’s Bookstore hosts writer Tim Davidson, “College Football’s Oldest Rookie,” at the store’s second floor University Center location on Friday, Nov. 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Week of: Oct 26, 2008
- HSU Mourns Death of Student »
The Humboldt State University community was shocked and saddened following the suicide of a student sometime late Sunday evening or early Monday morning.
- Area Children Need Medical ‘Homes’ »
Arcata – Combating poverty’s blight on Redwood Coast health care requires comprehensive child coverage and ensuring that youngsters have medical and dental ‘homes,’ according to a survey by the California Center for Rural Policy (CCRP) at Humboldt State University.
- OECD Director Named to State Economic Panel »
Margaret Gainer, 57, director of Humboldt State’s Office for Economic and Community Development (OECD), has been appointed to Califoria’s Economic Strategy Panel.
- McCrone Donation is First of its Kind »
Arcata—Dr. Alistair McCrone, after serving as Humboldt State’s president for some 28 years, is leading a new era of fund raising at Humboldt State University with an exciting new gift.
- HSU Hosts Veterans Day Events »
Arcata – Humboldt State University’s new Office of Veterans Enrollment and Transition Services (V.E.T.S.) will host a full roster of events to mark Veterans Day Week.
