Campus News

HSU staff members were honored at the university's annual Spring Welcome event, Wednesday, Jan. 16 in the Kate Buchanan Room.

Humboldt State University students have from now until March 2 to apply to scholarships through the university’s online "Scholarship Tracking and Reviewing System":https://scholarships.humboldt.edu/stars/default.aspx.

Professor Erick Eschker of the Department of Economics at Humboldt State University has just released “Humboldt County Entrepreneur Annual Survey Report, 2012.” This is the second analysis from the ongoing survey of local entrepreneurs that began in 2011.

Over a hundred staff, faculty and administrators attended HSU’s annual spring Institute for Student Success, a day of workshops exploring effective pedagogy, inclusive communities and student success.

Humboldt State University is hosting an open forum to gather input regarding priorities and concerns for the upcoming Marine Protected Area (MPA) Baseline Monitoring work on the North Coast. The forum is free and open to the public and will be held at the Caspar Community Center, on Saturday, Jan. 26 from 1 to 5 p.m. An RSVP is requested.

e-Patient Dave is the keynote speaker at an Aligning Forces Humboldt community dinner to talk to patients about how partnering with physicians can lead to better care. The talk takes place Thursday, Jan. 24 at the Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center in Eureka (921 Waterfront Drive). Dinner will be served at 5pm. The event is free and requires an RSVP.

Healthy students equal happy students. That’s the idea behind a new peer health education program at Humboldt State designed to make health education accessible and fun.

Humboldt State University topped NCAA Division II and III schools in the 2012 Game Day Challenge, a national competition to promote waste reduction at university and college football games.

_The following was provided by the California State University's Chancellor's Office._ h4. Governor’s Budget Seeks $125.1 Million Investment for the CSU Gov. Brown’s 2013-14 proposed budget released this week seeks $125.1 million in new state funding for the CSU, and also reinstates the $125 million that was cut from last year's budget and was due to be reimbursed with voters’ approval of Proposition 30.

_The following was provided by the California State University Chancellor's Office._ Governor Brown today released his 2013-2014 state budget proposal that signals a renewed investment in higher education with the addition of $125.1 million in state funding for the California State University. The Governor's budget also reinstates $125 million that was cut from last year's budget and was due to be reimbursed in this year's budget following the successful passage of Proposition 30.

Jimmy Kimmel, whose show recently featured a funny but misinformed segment about Humboldt State University, is tentatively scheduled to visit HSU and give a public presentation.

Humboldt State University students, faculty and staff collected over 850 pounds of food in this year’s Holiday Food Drive benefitting Food for People, the Humboldt County Food Bank.

More students than ever are hoping to pursue their degrees at Humboldt State University. During the last two months, more than 13,000 prospects applied for the fall 2013 semester, HSU’s busiest application season to date.

Yaru Gong of China began studying English when she was seven; she speaks it fluently. But she laughs out loud about the pitfalls of everyday English she encounters at Humboldt State.

Gregory Manata knows firsthand the kind of difference just one teacher can make.

Humboldt State has been named a top vegan friendly school by peta2, the youth animal rights program at PETA.

HSU students are making it easier for you to go green. The Humboldt State chapter of PowerSave Green Campus recently launched a blog with news, events and tips on how to be environmentally conscious.

The Humboldt Symphony and a chorus comprised of the Humboldt Chorale and University Singers perform the ultimate big finish to their holiday concert: the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah, and the audience is invited to join in.

Jazz of different styles and from different eras gets the big band treatment in two concerts by HSU ensembles: the AM Jazz Band on Thursday, Dec. 6 and the Jazz Orchestra on Saturday, Dec. 8.

On a recent Thursday evening, students in Professor Lonny Grafman’s engineering 215 class gathered in Science D to present their design projects.

Humboldt State University’s Art Department will host a Fall Art and Artisans Fair in the Reese Bullen Gallery, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 3-7 p.m., and Thursday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Humboldt State University's First Street Gallery presents _Midnight Sun: Works by Julie McNiel_. Produced and curated by the students in HSU's Museum and Gallery Practices Program, the exhibit runs Nov. 27 to Dec. 3.

Humboldt State University’s First Street Gallery presents _Works by the Giant Squid: A Print Makers Collective_ featuring affordable works of art for the Holiday Season. The exhibition, which is produced by students in HSU's Museum and Gallery Practices Program, runs Nov. 27 to Dec. 23.

Humboldt State will hold a free e-waste drop off event for HSU students, faculty and staff Saturday, Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Student Business Services parking lot.

Humboldt State University has joined colleges around the country for the Food Recovery Challenge, an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) initiative to reduce food waste.