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Week of: Oct 05, 2008
HSU Enrollment Continues Record Setting Pace »

HSU has set another record for freshmen enrollment with 1,191 registering for the fall semester, a 13 percent jump over last year’s count of 1,051. Total university enrollment today is 7,800 versus 7,773 in 2007.

Alert Texts Rise Dramatically »

The Oct. 2 test of Humboldt State University’s Emergency Alert-Information System generated 4,676 text messages, dwarfing the 752 transmitted during the test last spring.

Celebrating the Original Americans »

What the calendar calls Columbus Day the Multicultural Center calls the first day of Indigenous Peoples’ Week. The MCC will be hosting a wide gamut of festivities and educational events starting Monday, Oct. 13 through Friday Oct. 16.

Student Media Host Candidate Forum »

Arcata — KRFH-AM and The Lumberjack, Humboldt State’s student-run media outlets, are hosting a forum on Monday, Oct. 13, 6-8 p.m., in the University Center’s Banquet Room with the six candidates vying for Arcata’s three city council seats. The event is an opportunity for students to share their concerns with the future of city government.

Chinese Junk Rekindles HSU Connections »

Arcata – When word spread at Humboldt State University that the Coast Guard had towed a stranded Chinese junk into Humboldt Bay Oct. 4, many members of the campus community perked up their ears.

Week of: Sep 28, 2008
HSU to Test New Emergency Alert System Oct. 2 » Arcata, CA - Humboldt State University will conduct a test of its Emergency Alert-Information System on Thursday, October 2, from 10:45 until 11:00 a.m. The clocktower bells in the Quad will chime for the full 15 minutes. Registered cell phones will buzz with simulated text messages and bright red “Test Today” signs will be posted prominently across campus. Information also will be available at 826-INFO and http://www.humboldt.edu/emergency.
Student Death Ruled Accidental » Arcata – No evidence of assault has been found in connection with the July 30 death of Humboldt State senior Nghiep Tuan Huynh, 31, of Westminster, Calif., and Humboldt State University Police Department investigators announced Oct. 1 that Huynh’s death was accidental, following a meeting with the Humboldt County Coroner’s Office.
HSU Conducts Emergency Test » Humboldt State University conducted a test of its Emergency Alert-Information System. The campus clock tower bells will rang continuously until 11:00 a.m. Cell phones are buzzing with simulated text messages. Bright red Test Today signs are posted around campus and KHSU-FM 90.5 is airing announcements about the drill. Further information is available at 826-INFO.
University Joins Student Data Network »

Arcata – Humboldt State University has joined the 22 sister campuses of the California State University system in establishing a new database that provides the public with a wealth of information about undergraduate learning experiences.

HSU Celebrates a Week of LGBT Events »

National Coming Out day is fast approaching and this year a whole host of events surround this celebration. It begins by welcoming the new queer students at Humboldt State University.

Students: Your Career is Waiting »

For college students, it’s never too early to start thinking about careers, says Ann Johnson-Stromberg coordinator for internships and job development with HSU’s Career Center. The internships, workshops and classes students participate in during their college years can add up to amazing things when it’s time to start a career.

Police Probe Second Campus Bomb Hoax »

Arcata – Investigators are seeking clues to a suspect length of pipe with end caps found October 3 in front of a Humboldt State University building about 45 minutes before California Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi was scheduled to lead a listening session there with students, faculty and staff.

Week of: Sep 21, 2008
Students Eye $100,000 for Energy Efforts » Arcata - The student-financed Humboldt Energy Independence Fund (HEIF) will award $100,000 this semester for student-designed energy conservation, generation or education projects. A request for proposals (RFP) is posted on the HEIF website and the HEIF Committee hosted a brainstorm kickoff on Thursday, Sept. 18 in the South Lounge, University Center, to spur student collaboration and proposals.
Record International Enrollment at HSU » Arcata - Humboldt State University has achieved record enrollment of 99 international students this fall and now has in its sights enlarging the International Programs Office into a full-blown International Resource Center, which would be a clearinghouse for all international programs and services for students and faculty within 10 years.
Budget Restrains CSU Enrollment » The new state budget provides the California State University system with essentially the same level of state support as last year. The final CSU budget consists of $2.97 billion from the state General Fund and $1.5 billion from student fee revenue. The budget is $215 million below CSU’s operational needs for 2008-09, according to the inflation and enrollment growth calculations by the Governor’s Department of Finance.
UPD Seeks Leads In Pipe Bomb Hoax » Arcata - The University Police Department has issued an appeal to the public to share any information concerning the Sept. 23 campus bomb hoax by dialing UPD at (707) 826-5555 or submitting an anonymous email to . Anyone who knows of a possible suspect or who may have seen a person or persons in possession of a device like the one pictured here is asked to contact police immediately.
Lt. Gov. Hosts Campus Forum Oct. 3 » California Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi will host a listening session in the Behavioral and Social Sciences Building on Friday, Oct. 3, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Kinesiology & Athletics Dedication » Humboldt State will host a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony for the campus’s new Kinesiology & Athletics Building on Friday, Oct. 3 at 3:30 p.m.
Week of: Sep 14, 2008
CCAT Celebrates As It Turns 30 » For three decades, the Campus Center for Appropriate Technology (CCAT) has been Humboldt State’s live-in demonstration home and education center spreading the message of sustainable living and design.
Green Wheels Brings Car-Free Day To Campus » If Green Wheels ruled the world, B Street would become a public space with green space for people to hang out, walk, and ride their bikes and boards. On Thursday Sept. 25 Green Wheels will have their wish granted for one day.
Week of: Sep 07, 2008
HSU’s 15th Annual Day of Caring » Humboldt State University will host its Fifteenth Annual Day of Caring on Saturday, Sept. 20.
Week of: Aug 31, 2008
Campus Expands Wireless Network » A significant expansion of the wireless network at Humboldt State University is enabling students to check email, download class assignments and conduct research from a greater number of locations on campus.
Facelifts Abound on Campus » Construction across campus took place throughout summer, when students leave for break and Facilities and Construction Management jump into action.
Week of: Aug 24, 2008
15th Annual Day of Caring » On Saturday, Sept. 20, the Fifteenth Annual Day of Caring will kick off at Humboldt State University’s Art Quad at 8 a.m. HSU volunteers will join volunteers from the community to take part in this inspiring day of service. Hands-on projects for Day of Caring include dune restoration, emergency food box preparation, community gardening, native plant habitat restoration, painting, and organizing at various community agencies.
Week of: Aug 17, 2008
Hydrogen Fuel Station Ribbon-Cutting » Arcata - Humboldt State University and the Schatz Energy Research Center will conduct a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 4, at 11:00 a.m. for the new Hydrogen Fueling Station that produces and dispenses clean hydrogen fuel for a hydrogen-powered Toyota Prius.
Cleary Named Interim KHSU Chief » Arcata – Humboldt State Vice President of Advancement Rob Gunsalus has named Patrick Cleary, President of Lost Coast Communications, interim general manager of the University’s radio station, KHSU-FM, with immediate effect.
HSU Welcomes New Faculty And Staff » Arcata - Humboldt State University welcomed new faculty and staff to the campus during Fall Convocation at the Van Duzer Theatre, Aug. 19.
Nursing Award Honors Blood Bank » Arcata - Local retiree Ken Hoard is gleeful when he says, “I was given a second chance on life.” About three years ago, he underwent triple bypass surgery at St. Joseph Hospital. “It turned out very successfully,” he says. He felt tremendous gratitude for the nurses and technicians. “I’m a real fan of nurses.”
New Kinesiology & Athletics Complex Opens » Students in the dance studio can peer out a bank of expansive windows to a redwood forest; students, staff and faculty can swim laps in an airy, light-filled space; and local sports fans can yell themselves silly from their stadium-style seat in the expanded gymnasium.
Week of: Aug 10, 2008
HSU Announces Online Courses for Fall 2008 » Arcata - Humboldt State University is offering an array of 13 courses online for Fall 2008, including AIE 345, American Indians in Higher Education, taught by Suzanne Burcell, Director of American Indian Education and Associate Director of Indian Economic and Community Development.
Student Power Changing Energy » By the end of fall semester solar panels, signage, and student art will adorn Music Building A (the Old Music Building) thanks to the Humboldt Energy Independence Fund (HEIF), a student funded energy initiative.
University Bolsters Vet Services » Arcata – Humboldt State University will host formal ceremonies on Thursday, Aug. 28, to inaugurate its new Veterans Enrollment and Transition Services (V.E.T.S.) program, a major expansion of aid to veterans that has been assembled in partnership with leading veterans’ agencies in the region and statewide.
Reilly Returning to Washington State » Associate Vice President Mike Reilly has accepted a position as Associate Director with the Council of Presidents in Washington state. His last day at Humboldt State will be Sept. 12.
Natural Resource Jobs in High Demand » Arcata - Humboldt State University is helping to meet the nationwide demand for thousands of natural resource professionals, including forestry experts, as baby boomers retire in swelling numbers at both the federal and state levels.
HSU Pilgrim Completes 64-Day Journey to Campus » Seth Powell walked for nearly two months along the Californian coast bearing only his backpack. His mission was to travel roughly 1,000 miles on foot to reach Humboldt State University in time for the first day of class. On July 26, nearly a month ahead of schedule, he arrived at his destination. "After 64 days I have made it to the town of Arcata, my new hood! My last day of walking was a long one, I clocked in 21 miles, walking from the farm in Loleta to the grassy lawn of Humboldt State University," writes Powell on his blog, http://mindfulroots.blogspot.com/.
HSU Expects Another Record Year for Admissions » Although official head counts won't be in until September's campus-wide census, preliminary reports anticipate a record number of students will grace HSU's campus this fall.
Week of: Aug 03, 2008
Youth Discover Native Cultures » Arcata – Native American youth are discovering their often-lost tribal languages and cultures using the very same global information network that sometimes seems to submerge their traditions in homogenized pop culture. They are also learning how to restore and preserve their heritage with key software programs.
Student Death Prompts Search » Arcata – The Humboldt State University Police Department has received official notification from the Humboldt County Coroner’s Office that HSU senior Nghiep Tuan Huynh, 31, of Westminster died on July 30 at Mercy Medical Center in Redding, where he had been hospitalized since suffering unexplained injuries July 27.
Museum Showcases Local Engineering Projects » Arcata - Eureka’s Discovery Museum will host the public unveiling on Friday, Aug. 8 from noon to 2:00 p.m. of five new simple machine exhibits created by area teachers under the Design Your Future Teaching Institute, part of the North Coast Engineering Academies project housed at Humboldt State University.
Photo Op of Earthquake Simulator » Reporters and photographers are invited to a private presentation of the mobile earthquake simulator at the Humboldt County Fair on Friday, August 8, at 10:00 a.m., one hour before the exhibit opens to the public.
Week of: Jul 27, 2008
HSU Ranked “Best Western College” » Humboldt State University is named a “Best Western College” and a “College With A Conscience” in the Princeton Review’s recently released 2009 Best Colleges: Region by Region.
Week of: Jul 13, 2008
Customized Research Boosts High Growth Firms » Arcata - Humboldt State University’s Office for Economic and Community Development (OECD) has launched a customized research initiative to make regional high growth companies more competitive in national and global markets.
Hans McCrone Departs KHSU » Arcata - Rob Gunsalus, Vice President of Advancement (external affairs and fundraising) at Humboldt State University, announced today that Elizabeth Hans McCrone, General Manager of KHSU-FM, has submitted her resignation to pursue other endeavors.
Week of: Jul 06, 2008
Library Unveils Historic Lawsuit Records » Arcata – The Humboldt State University Library has assembled an exhibit concerning documents from an historic lawsuit over land ownership on the Eureka Waterfront.
Campus Traffic Re-Routed » Arcata - Humboldt State University has begun work on accessibility and safety upgrades in the vicinity of Harry Griffith Hall that will require closing B Street to through-traffic from Harpst Street to 17th Street for about eight weeks.
Week of: Jun 29, 2008
New Mural Adorns Museum » Arcata - "The paint was blowing off my roller!"

Humboldt State studio art student Kate Hansen is talking about the winds that buffeted her as she painted the sweeping new mural on the north side of the Natural History Museum that depicts life-size prehistoric mammals and birds.
Week of: Jun 22, 2008
Hydrogen-Fueled Prius Arrives at HSU » Humboldt State University has taken delivery of a hydrogen-powered Toyota Prius that will use clean hydrogen fuel produced and dispensed at a new fueling station built by the campus's internationally recognized Schatz Energy Research Center.
Native American Scholars Excel » Arcata - Four area students, all of them Native American, have won 2008 Gates Millennium Scholarships and all but one will attend Humboldt State University this fall.
Prof. Dengler: Scholar of the Year » Dr. Lori Dengler, Professor and Chair of Humboldt State University’s Department of Geology and an international authority on tsunami and earthquake hazards and mitigation, has been named 2008 Scholar of the Year.
HSU Pilgrim on Coastal Trek » Seth Powell walks along Southern California’s coast bearing only his backpack. His mission is to travel roughly 1,000 miles on foot to reach Humboldt State University in time for the first day of classes, Aug. 25. Each day he walks 20 miles carrying his pack in the California summer heat. So far, Powell has only ridden public transportation and accepted rides a handful of times. As long as the car was already heading north, he says, but the bulk of the journey will be on foot.
Week of: Jun 08, 2008
In Celebration Of Deborah Clasquin » As a concert pianist, she is a well-known performer on North Coast stages as well as in prestigious venues around the world, and on television, radio and recordings. As a teacher at Humboldt State, she has trained prize-winning keyboard artists. She has been an activist and advocate for music education. Now some of her North Coast friends have organized a celebration of Deborah Clasquin’s achievements and a benefit concert to help her defray medical costs as she continues treatments for cancer.
Week of: Jun 01, 2008
New Food Program At Children’s Center » The HSU Children's Center announces sponsorship of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) based on this year's new eligibility scale.
Campus to Discontinue German Major » Humboldt State University has requested formal approval from the CSU system to discontinue its German major, which for many years has struggled with low enrollment.
Rare Blue Frog Struts its Stuff at NHM » Arcata — For most creatures sporting a bright blue exterior, the promise of a mouthful of poison is enough to deter predators. For an unassuming Pacific tree frog that looks like the blue of a robin's egg, that coloration is the result of a genetic mutation and not a beacon of self defense.
Week of: May 25, 2008
HSU Stems Low-Volume Paint Spill » Arcata - Staff from Humboldt State University and the City of Arcata quickly traced the source of paint-contaminated flush water that made its way into Campbell Creek, finding the problem just two hours after a citizen reported it to University Police at 4:56 p.m. Thursday, May 29.
KHSU Readies For Its 50th » KHSU 90.5 turns 50 in late 2010, and in preparation for its golden anniversary, station staff and volunteers are assembling a digital archive to preserve the station’s history.
Week of: May 11, 2008
Humboldt State University Responds To Possible Threats » Arcata — Humboldt State University's police department responded to the discovery of three cardboard boxes, one of which carried an explicit threat, near the Science B, Art and Natural Resources and Sciences buildings. There were no injuries and the boxes, after being examined by Humboldt County Sheriff bomb technicians, were found to contain nothing dangerous.
HSU, County Weigh Charges Against 3 Students » Arcata — The Humboldt State University Police Department, the HSU Administration and the Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office are reviewing administrative sanctions and criminal charges against three HSU students in connection with three cardboard boxes placed around campus, one of which bore the threat, “I will destroy your city.”
Campus Police Issues Crime Alert » Arcata - The Humboldt State University Police Department released today a composite sketch of a male suspect in connection with an acquaintance rape that reportedly occurred in an outdoor area between Sunset Hall and the Jolly Giant Commons at about 3:00 a.m. Sunday, May 11, 2008.
Proposal Restores $97.6 Million to CSU » Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger‘s May revision of the State budget restored $97.6 million to the California State University, reducing the $386 million gap in state funding initially anticipated for the 2008-09 CSU budget.
Trustees Increase Student Fees » Facing serious fiscal challenges due to the overwhelming state budget crisis, the California State University Board of Trustees today increased undergraduate student fees by $276 for the 2008-09 academic year.
Update: Campus Crime Alert » Arcata – The Humboldt State University Police Department has identified the alleged perpetrator of the reported rape near Sunset Hall May 11, but no criminal charges have been brought because the survivor prefers not to take the case to trial.
Week of: May 04, 2008
HSU’s Academic Standing Reaffirmed » The regional accreditation agency that oversees Humboldt State University has reaffirmed its academic standing, a process that occurs every 10 years.
HSU Gains $1 Million Osher Endowment » Arcata – Humboldt State University will add $1 million to its endowment in support of community college transfer students, funded by a $16 million pledge to California State University by the Bay Area Bernard Osher Foundation.
Write-in Wins AS Presidency » Sofia Pereira, the lone presidential write-in candidate, prevailed in the third and final round of this year’s protracted Associated Students presidential contest, eclipsing Luke Ferrari 350 votes to 247.
Week of: Apr 27, 2008
HSU Hosts Xi’an Provost » Madam Liu Yuelian, Provost and Vice President of Xi’an International Studies University (XISU) in the People’s Republic of China, will visit Humboldt State University from May 4 to May 7. She will meet with President Rollin Richmond, Provost Robert Snyder, other academic leaders and interested faculty to discuss a broad range of topics on academic cooperation and collaboration.
HSU Confers Honorary Doctorates » Arcata – Humboldt State’s Commencement exercises on May 17 will include the award of honorary doctorates to a distinguished Tribal leader and an alumnus of international stature.
Commencement Set For May 17 » Arcata - Some 2,200 graduates and credential recipients are scheduled to cross the stage on Saturday, May 17, when Humboldt State University hosts its 2008 Commencement, expected to draw an estimated 25,000 guests to Redwood Bowl.
Riding the Green Wave » It’s summer time and the surf is calling. Most surfers will be driving up and down the beach looking for that perfect set. This summer two surfers are ditching their car and doing it right.
HSU Gives Biz Training Course » Arcata - Humboldt State University’s Office for Economic and Community Development is giving a key training session in May to equip local manufacturers with techniques to cut costs and increase capacity.
Week of: Apr 20, 2008
Raving About Study Abroad » Arcata - Humboldt State University undergraduates are keen as they can be about studying in another country and they underscore how affordable it is.
Fisheries Dedication Honors Allen, Scott » Arcata – Humboldt State University will conduct dedications in early May to commemorate outstanding individual contributions to the University and the community.
Week of: Apr 13, 2008
HSU Students Donate Meal Points To Food Drive » Students at Humboldt State University have the opportunity between now and April 25 to donate a portion of their meal points as part of a regional food drive organized by the HSU Service Learning Center. Donated meal points will be used to purchase food from the school’s vendor, and these relief food supplies will be delivered directly to Food for People, the Food Bank for Humboldt County.
HSU Oceanography Prof Hits the Airwaves » Got cable? Professor Greg Crawford gives a televised presentation on the Research Channel on April 27, 2008. The program will air four times that day: 1:00 a.m., 7:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. (Pacific time).
Week of: Apr 06, 2008
Congressional Internship Open to HSU Students » Arcata – A California think tank is offering a rare opportunity for Humboldt State students to enter a one-semester internship program with the U.S. House of Representatives, September-December 2008.
HSU Renews Pledge to Low-Income Students » Arcata – Reinforcing Humboldt State University’s historical commitment to low-income, college-bound youth, President Rollin Richmond has signed a nationwide “CollegeKeys Compact” to bolster access to financially distressed middle and high school students.
Gala Dinner Honors Top Faculty Member » Arcata – Humboldt State University will recognize Dr. Carolyn Ward, Outstanding Professor for 2007-2008, at a formal dinner on Tuesday, April 29 at 7:00 p.m. in the Kate Buchanan Room, University Center.
HSU Combats Sexualized Violence » Arcata – Humboldt State University’s annual expose of sexualized violence resumes April 12-18 with a series of campus rallies and activities comprising “Take Back the Night,” coordinated by the HSU Women’s Resource Center.
Humboldt Welcomes New GreenLab » Dr. James Russell of the Department of Applied Technology holds in his hand a brick that looks like leftover supplies mashed together after art period, but it's more than that. It could be a great way to repurpose used styrofoam for building insulation.
Week of: Mar 30, 2008
Students Gain Big Computer Boost » Arcata - Humboldt State University Library inaugurated a Learning Commons Computer Laboratory March 27, unveiling 24 new personal computer workstations that are the first phase of a multi-pronged effort to foster independent research and provide more centralized student learning services.
Schools Name Top Book of 2008 » Arcata - Humboldt State University and College of the Redwoods have chosen as 2008 Book of the Year Parable of the Sower, a science fiction novel whose young heroine makes her way to Humboldt County to escape the dark and sinister world of a futuristic Los Angeles suburb.
Week of: Mar 23, 2008
Students Call Budget Drain “Personal” » Arcata - The campus community and political leaders rallied nearly 600 strong in a united front March 24 to dissuade the governor and state lawmakers from slashing almost $400 million from California State University next fiscal year, including a threatened $7.3 million cut to Humboldt State.
Higgins Imparts a Sustaining Legacy » Humboldt State’s College of Professional Studies has flourished under the leadership of Dean Susan Higgins, who has readied her institution for the 21st century with a train of progressive initiatives.
Wild Goose Chase » Kyle Spragens rotates a large antenna mounted atop his state pickup truck as he drives past farm fields in the Arcata Bottoms, where he is searching for Aleutian geese. A receiver in the truck beeps as the antenna picks up a signal from a radio-collared goose.
HSU Hymns Native Cultures » Arcata – Humboldt State University celebrates indigenous cultures with a cavalcade of dance and song from four western states in a premier event at the West Gym on Friday and Saturday, April 11 and 12.
Week of: Mar 16, 2008
Coming to a meal near you: Sustainability » Sustainability has long been on the mind of students, faculty and staff at Humboldt State. With every passing year it seems the campus adds another innovative program to its growing résumé of environmental initiatives.
KHSU Touts Salmon Care » KHSU and the Humboldt Fish Action Council are sponsoring a unique Adopt-A-Salmon program in connection with the public radio station’s fund raising drive
April 5 -12.
Silver Screen Shines at Humboldt State » For the staff behind the 41st annual Humboldt Film Festival, the numbers are adding up to something big: They've had 265 film submissions, have almost $4,000 worth of film stock to give away and they've got 4 nights to show off the best and brightest in animation, experimental, documentary and narrative film to Humboldt State audiences.
HSU is Solar, Student-Style! » Arcata – Humboldt State University’s student-initiated Humboldt Energy Independence Fund (HEIF) Committee has granted $100,000 for two pilot projects: a photovoltaic system for the roof of the Old Music Building and new equipment to complete a Solar Radiation Monitoring Station (SoRMS).
Week of: Mar 02, 2008
Student Feedback Invited » The University encourages freshmen and seniors to complete the web-based National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) they were emailed on February 26.
Run For A.S. Office » HSU Associated Students encourages as many candidates as possible to run for key campus government offices in the elections slated for April 22, 23 and 24.
You Can Go to College » “It brought me out of my shell.”

Humboldt State’s Paul Wells (’06) is speaking of the high school mentoring program that put him on the road to college.

Today he is a mentor himself.
Week of: Feb 24, 2008
Swimming Against the Current » The streams and creeks of coastal Humboldt County come alive every winter with migrating salmon, which struggle upstream to reach spawning grounds. Having survived predators and several years in the Pacific, many of these salmon will die without completing their journey. The culprit: antiquated road culverts that block their passage.
Week of: Feb 17, 2008
Tubman Oratorio Anchors Summit » Arcata – The Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra featuring Faye Carol will perform Shelby’s jazz oratorio, “Bound for the Promised Land: Harriet Tubman,” to inaugurate Humboldt State University’s 2008 Social Justice Summit on Friday, March 7.
Power restored to campus » Full electrical power has been restored to the Humboldt State University campus following a brief outage Thursday morning, Feb. 21. All classes, offices and operations are functioning normally.

HSU Hosts Sustainability Expert » Arcata – Gil Friend, the global communications pioneer, will deliver the 15th Annual Chung-Watson Lecture in Business Ethics at Humboldt State University on Wednesday, February 27th at 3:00 p.m. in the Kate Buchanan Room, University Center. It is free and open to the public.
Week of: Feb 10, 2008
Richmond Endorses Sci-Tech Debate » Arcata - Humboldt State University’s chief is backing a combined elite/grass roots movement enlisting 2008 presidential candidates to debate a clutch of science, technology and medical issues that the movement believes are crucial to the nation’s well-being.
HSU Tests Emergency Alerts Today » Humboldt State University is conducting a test today, Thursday, February 14, of its Emergency Alert System.
Emergency Alert Drill Concluded » Today's test of Humboldt State University's Emergency Alert System has been completed and campus authorities thank everyone who turned for additional information to http://www.humboldt.edu/emergency, 707/826-INFO or KHSU 90.5 FM.
HSU Alert Drill a Success » The Valentine’s Day test of Humboldt State University’s Emergency Alert System succeeded in transmitting 3,017 text messages to registered cell phone users, a dramatic increase from the 752 sent in the previous drill. Only 78 messages were returned as undeliverable.
No parking required » "Oh man, this is gonna be a full bus."

"There's already two bikes on the front. It's always like this on the bus to HSU."

Don't be surprised. These aren't complaints about a broken system. It's the Jack Pass and it's a system that seems to be working well.
Week of: Feb 03, 2008
Mar. 3 is FAFSA priority deadline » California State University undergraduate students who wish to receive financial aid during the 2008-09 college year should file their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) now through March 3. While the FAFSA may be filed after March, those filing before the priority deadline increase the likelihood of receiving maximum consideration for all sources of aid. Students should also ask their campuses and schools to submit a verified grade point average (GPA) to the California Student Aid Commission by March 3 to be considered for a Cal Grant.
For the Birds » When oil-covered birds began washing ashore following a massive oil spill in San Francisco Bay last November, wildlife responders became overwhelmed and put out a call for experienced helpers. Tamar Danufsky and three volunteers from Humboldt County headed to the scene.
Arson Ruled Out in HSU Fire » Arcata – City fire and campus authorities have ruled out arson in connection with the small blaze that broke out in Humboldt State University’s Old Music Building January 29.
Students Need Models of Excellence » Arcata – Parent and mentor relationships with students are paramount if they are to achieve academic excellence, Andrea Peterson, 2007 National Teacher of the Year, told a Humboldt State University audience Feb. 7
HEIF Energy Proposals Due Mar. 3 » Arcata – Completed proposals from currently enrolled students are due Monday, March 3, for the first clean energy projects to be financed by the Humboldt Energy Independence Fund, a student program aimed at further reductions to Humboldt State University’s environmental footprint.
Week of: Jan 27, 2008
Fire Quickly Contained in Music Building » Arcata — At about 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 29, Humboldt State University faculty members noticed smoke coming from a locked custodial closet in Old Music Building 8A, a single story structure. Faculty members pulled the fire alarm and evacuated the building. There were no injuries and the University Police Department determined that there was no broad threat to the campus as a whole.
Focus The Nation At HSU » Arcata – Humboldt State University alumnus Panama Bartholomy (’01) will weigh "The Heroic Challenge Facing Today's Youth" as the local keynote speaker in “Focus the Nation: Global Warming Solutions for America National Teach-In and Town Hall Meeting.”
HSU Boosts Financial Aid Process » Arcata – For the third year, Humboldt State University is partnering with California Cash for College, the California Student Aid Commission, Cal Grant Programs and local high schools for one-on-one assistance and online access to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) program, the initial student application to receive financial help.
High Tech No Climate Panacea » Arcata – High technology and bio-fuels cannot by themselves reverse manmade climate change, and dramatic changes in such realms as land use by local government will be required, Humboldt State alumnus and keynote speaker Panama Bartholomy (’01) told Focus the Nation participants January 31.
Week of: Jan 20, 2008
Learning in a tropical classroom » For some disciplines there is simply no substitute for rigorous fieldwork. HSU’s Anthropology Department, understanding this need, is offering an intensive field program that takes students to one of the world’s premiere biological spots in Costa Rica.
HSU shines in food drive » Arcata— Nine hundred fifty pounds of food were collected for HSU's Holiday Food Drive as students, faculty and staff did their part to help Food For People, Humboldt County's only food bank. The food will go toward providing sustenance for the nearly 10,000 Humboldt County residents who need assistance.
Week of: Jan 13, 2008
Richmond Urges Internet Action » Arcata - The recommendations of the Governor’s Broadband Task Force to foster distance learning, Internet tutoring, off-campus educational partnerships and rural technology and jobs “are extremely important opportunities for the North Coast and its future,” Humboldt State University President Rollin Richmond said on the unveiling of the task force’s report January 17.
Week of: Jan 06, 2008
Focus The Nation At HSU » Arcata – Humboldt State University will be among 1,100-plus educational institutions participating in the “Focus the Nation: Global Warming Solutions for America National Teach-In and Town Hall Meeting” at the end of the month.
HSU sees big rise in applicants » Arcata - The number of freshmen applications to Humboldt State University has risen dramatically again this year, as students throughout California show a growing interest in the campus.
Week of: Dec 16, 2007
Nation’s Top Teacher at HSU » Arcata – Washington State’s Andrea Peterson, 2007 National Teacher of the Year, will speak at Humboldt State University and share her philosophy of cross-curricular education, in which math, reading and the fine arts are integrated to educate the whole person.
Spreading Holiday Cheer Year-Round » Arcata - If you're on the lookout for a merry band of revelers this holiday season, you need look no further than the happy hearts at the Student Health and Counseling Center at Humboldt State University.
Week of: Dec 09, 2007
Student Health Unit Reaccredited » Arcata - Humboldt State University’s Student Health and Counseling Center, which is putting the finishing touches to a $500,000 modernization, has received a fresh stamp of approval from the national organization that monitors the facility’s medical services.
Internet Project Surveys Public Needs » Arcata – Redwood Coast Connect, the pilot program led by Humboldt State University for regional Internet access, is conducting a telephone survey this month of residents of Del Norte, Humboldt Mendocino, and Trinity Counties. Project officials encourage the public to take a few minutes to answer the needs survey at home or work.
Week of: Dec 02, 2007
Researcher Assays Indian College Access » Dr. Amy Fann, a leading authority on the post-secondary access of underrepresented peoples, will deliver a lecture on American Indian college access at the Aquatic Center next door to the Adorni Center on Eureka’s waterfront on Thursday, Dec. 13, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Faculty Sought for Career Expo » Humboldt State’s Career Center urges faculty to save the date for next semester’s Career Expo and Volunteer Fair and encourage student attendance at the Friday, Feb. 15 event, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the West Gym.
Library Honors Distinguished Faculty » Humboldt State University Library will recognize Professor James Floss at noon on Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Aquatic Center on the Waterfront in Eureka for a quarter century of teaching service, including the incorporation of library information in Communication Studies.
Week of: Nov 25, 2007
HSU Hosts Sino Presidential Delegation » Arcata - A Chinese Universities Presidential Delegation will make a presentation to the press and the public in Humboldt State University's Kate Buchanan Room on Monday, Nov. 26, from 9:00 to 11:45 a.m.
Humboldt is home for the holidays » Thanksgiving, that most-autumnal of holidays, is a favorite for many: it’s an excuse to load up on cranberry sauce and green-bean casserole, a reason to try to stuff down just one more piece of pie while Uncle Tony hollers at the NFL game on the tube. Ah, traditions.
Fill ‘Er Up » Work on HSU's groundbreaking hydrogen fueling station continues to progress and the facility should begin operating in the spring, when a donated Toyota Prius retrofitted to run on clean-burning hydrogen is expected to arrive.
Week of: Nov 04, 2007
Students Pursue Graduate Ed »

“As a sophomore, my friends told me it was too soon to start thinking about graduate school….boy were they wrong! Everyone here is telling me I am on the right track!”

Jazz Legend Wows Humboldt State » He’s won ten Grammys, an Oscar and scores of international awards; he was the first jazz musician to field a platinum jazz album and last Friday night, legendary keyboardist, Herbie Hancock, played to a packed crowd at Humboldt State’s Van Duzer theater.
HSU Welcomes Renowned Geneticist » When he graduated from Humboldt State in 1970, Peter Underhill never imagined that students around the world would one day study his life’s work. Thirty-seven years later, however, Underhill’s research on the Y chromosome has shed new light on the history of human evolution.
International Education Week Celebrates Sixth Year » Humboldt State kicks off International Education Week this Tuesday, Nov. 13, with Yan Huang, Visiting Professor, Dept. of World Languages and Cultures presenting “Chinese Characters and Their Stories” at 9:30 a.m. in the Goodwin Forum.
Week of: Oct 28, 2007
International Education Week » Humboldt State University is joining with education institutes around the world to celebrate International Education Week on November 13 – 15. This occasion is being organized jointly by the International Resource Committee and the Global Connections Club. It will be the fifth year that ‘all things international’ at HSU have been showcased by this event.
Electronic Accessibility for All » It would be difficult for most members of our higher education community to envision 20 years ago the extent to which they would communicate electronically. The technology rich environment in which we conduct our business has no doubt provided new ways for persons with disabilities to access a college education and pursue their dreams. That same technology has also presented unintended barriers. It is therefore imperative that campus communities build capacity to create electronic accessibility for all.
Week of: Oct 07, 2007
HSU Celebrates Graduation Pledge » Twenty years ago, Humboldt State students and community members started a revolution with just 21 words: “I pledge to thoroughly investigate and take into account the social and environmental consequences of any job opportunity that I consider.”
Week of: Sep 30, 2007
HSU’s Living Classroom » The Campus Center for Appropriate Technology is rebuilding after being moved to a new location, offering another generation of students the chance to learn skills that lead to a greener future.

CCAT’s Grand Reopening was Saturday, September 29th.
New PE Facility on Track » The next several months will be devoted to installation of the roof system and installation and construction of the swimming pool at Humboldt State University’s new $42.8 million Physical Education Facility.
Snyder Maps Future of OAA » Bob Snyder, Humboldt State University’s new second-in-command, names three overriding priorities for the Office of Academic Affairs, the division he leads in his new dual role of interim provost and vice president.

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