HS NOW 2014 in Review

Campus and community members danced their way into HSU's second century.
New president. Sage advice. And circular seating. Here’s a look back at some of our favorite stories, videos, and photos from Humboldt State NOW in 2014.
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PHOTOS

A selection of memorable images from 2014. Click through our Year in Review 2014 photo gallery.

STORIES

Capping Off Centennial Celebrations
The Dance of the Century brought together the campus and community on Founders Day to celebrate the end of the Centennial year. Read the story and see more photos

Running Keeps You Young
Study by Humboldt State and the University of Colorado, Boulder received national attention. Read the story

Environmental Change Brought to Life
Narrated by Jane Fonda, a documentary film project led by HSU and Sacramento State tells the story of Californians’ relationship with their environment. Read the story

New Humboldt State President
Lisa Rossbacher began her tenure as the seventh president of Humboldt State University in July 2014. Read the story

Adventure on the High Seas
Delving into the storied past of the Coral Sea, Humboldt State’s marine research vessel. Read the story

Deep Dive Into Ocean Mysteries
The latest addition to HSU’s marine research fleet, the Deep Sea Systems Max Rover submarine can reach depths of up to 30,000 feet. Read the story

Plastic Shopping Bag Ban
HSU is among a handful of universities around the country to eliminate single-use plastic bags on campus. Read the story

Push for Fossil-Free Greener Investing
HSU joins a small group of institutions nationwide that are looking beyond their direct investments to focus on mutual funds. Read the story

After a Tragedy, Community Rallies
In the weeks following the deadly bus accident on I-5, alumni, faculty members, staff, and students came together to show their support. Read the story

$5.8 Grant for Biomass Research
The effort to find ways of converting forest residue into fuel gets a huge boost from the U.S. Department of Energy. Read the story

VIDEOS

Words of Wisdom: ‘Don’t be Stupid’
First-time freshman get funny and touching advice from moms and dads on move-in day. Watch the video

Go Jacks!
Tailgating, cheering crowds, and a shutout: It’s football game day! Watch the video

HSU Hyperlapse
From the library to College Creek Marketplace, here’s a fast-forward look at HSU life. Watch the video

Brrrrrring It On
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge: HSU answers Chico State’s chilly challenge. Watch the video and read the story

Things That Go Bat in the Night
As evening falls, a team of researchers captures bats, fitting them with data chips, and extracting tissue samples. Watch the video and read the story