Campus News

_The following was provided by the CSU Chancellor’s Office_ California State University Chancellor Charles B. Reed told lawmakers this week that he agreed with Gov. Jerry Brown's decision to immediately address the state’s fiscal crisis, but stressed that continued reductions in higher education funding will stall the state’s economic recovery and ultimately place its future at risk.

From February 14 through 18, over 1,000 students and faculty drawn from 121 college and university campuses in nine states will converge on Humboldt State University for the regional Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival.

Tim Lawlor’s museum ethic was the same as his view on life: Strive for excellence, be thoughtful, critical, and deliberate; respect the material, respect the specimens and enjoy the ride.

Tim Lawlor’s museum ethic was the same as his view on life: Strive for excellence, be thoughtful, critical, and deliberate; respect the material, respect the specimens and enjoy the ride.

Following a devastating fire that gutted two structures at the Tea Garden Apartment Complex, the Humboldt State University campus is rallying behind the displaced residents to provide them with temporary housing and other necessities.

Ten Humboldt State University students were displaced from their apartments in downtown Arcata after a fire broke out at about 2:25 a.m., Wednesday at the Tea Garden Apartments. The apartments are located about six blocks from campus at the corner of 11th and F streets.

A report outlining the recently completed audit of the Humboldt State University Advancement Foundation is now available for download (PDF) at this link » http://www.humboldt.edu/hsuaf/docs/foundationAudit20100630.pdf

The following was provided by the CSU Chancellor’s Office Proposed State Budget Presents Challenges for CSU Gov. Brown’s state budget proposal allocates $2.29 billion to the CSU for 2011-2012, down from $2.77 billion for 2010-11—and the lowest budget for the CSU in 12 years, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Budget Robert Turnage reported this week to the CSU Board of Trustees. What is even more challenging is that the CSU is serving nearly 70,000 more students, he noted.

Humboldt State University has developed an initial plan to prepare entering freshmen sooner for college math and English, fulfilling California State University’s Early Start initiative.

Humboldt State University Economics Professor Steve Hackett has produced a new and completely revised edition of his wide-ranging textbook, “Environmental and Natural Resources Economics.”

In order to extend and enrich campus conversations about student success, the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching – in collaboration with the Faculty Development Office and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion – is offering faculty and staff book circles.

Humboldt State University lecturer and alum (’88, ’92) Jeffrey Dunk will deliver a free public lecture on conservation and learning on Thursday, January 27, at 5 p.m. in Van Duzer Theatre. An informal reception in the theatre lobby will follow.

Online courses offered this coming fall semester will pave the way for the future launch of HSU’s first fully online degree program: the Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work (BSW). In addition to creating greater access for undergraduate students, the online bachelor’s degree will tentatively be joined by an online Master of Arts in Social Work (MSW) in spring 2012.

Undergraduates at Humboldt State have more experience than most when it comes to studying in the forest, but this summer 22 students will take that experience to a whole new level.

Friday, January 28 is the last day to register for the 2011 Economic Fuel Student Business Challenge.

There is an old pirate legend about a forgotten place on the Trinity River named Sailor’s Bar. The place has all but disappeared in the riverside undergrowth, but historical memory of the saga has been newly revived—and revised—by a Humboldt State University undergraduate.

Five new parking permit dispensers have been installed in several parking lots across Humboldt State University’s campus as of Tuesday, Jan. 18, the first day of the spring semester. In addition to increasing the number of dispensers from four to five on campus, the new units accept debit and credit cards and coins.

_The following was provided by the CSU Chancellor’s Office_ h4. Governor’s Budget Proposal Includes Deep Cuts for the CSU The California State University will receive a $500 million—or 18 percent—reduction in state support in the 2011-12 budget proposed by Gov. Jerry Brown today. Dealing with an estimated $26 billion budget deficit, Brown said, “The cuts will be painful, requiring sacrifice from every sector of the state.”

Steve Karp has been appointed Interim Director of Sponsored Programs Foundation at Humboldt State University.

_The following was provided by the California State University Chancellor’s Office_ h3. New Trustee Appointed to CSU Board Hsing Kung has been appointed to the California State University Board of Trustees. The appointment was made Dec. 30, 2010 by outgoing Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Humboldt State University has named Dr. Peg Blake its new Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs. Today marks her first official day on campus.

Humboldt State University has been awarded three state and federal grants totaling $74,000 to finance academically-related service learning in the North Coast community. Service learning integrates classroom study with hands-on community service projects.

A collaborative effort of Humboldt State and NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service has begun to bridge a major historical gap in monitoring the northern section of the California Coastal System.

Fifth-graders at Morris Elementary School in McKinleyville will make a field trip Tuesday morning, Dec. 7, to meet with their semester-long pen pals: aspiring elementary school teachers at Humboldt State University who will give hands-on math presentations to their young protégés.

Humboldt State University’s JackPass Program, which allows students unlimited free rides on all Humboldt County buses, celebrated its 1 millionth rider on Thursday with the arrival of the 2:24 p.m. Arcata & Mad River Transit’s Red Route.