Humboldt State University is investigating multiple members of the Men’s Intercollegiate Soccer Team for alleged hazing, as well as violations of student and athletic codes of conduct.
From upgraded “smart” classrooms to improved study space in the library, facilities planners and crews were hard at work this summer on several campus improvement projects.
For the 13th consecutive year, Humboldt State University, the Redwood Coast Tsunami Work Group and the California Emergency Management Agency will sponsor the Earthquake Tsunami Exhibit at the Humboldt County Fair, Aug. 15-26. Hours will be 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. in Hindley Hall in the commercial building.
Biology Education Professor Kimberly Tanner of San Francisco State University will lead the keynote workshop “Cultural Competency in the Classroom” at the Fall Institute for Student Success on Friday, Aug. 17, 1:30-5:30 p.m. in the Behavioral and Social Sciences Building. Registration begins at 1 o’clock in the lobby.
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) will host its Fall 2012 Open House on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 1-3 p.m. at the Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center, 921 Waterfront Drive, Eureka. Early registration and OLLI faculty will be available.
Humboldt State University First Street Gallery presents Light of Day: Selections from Humboldt State University’s Permanent Collection. The exhibit will run from August 21st through September 16th, 2012.
President Rollin Richmond and Provost Robert Snyder will welcome the campus community at Convocation ceremonies for the 2012/13 academic year on Friday, Aug. 17, at 8:30 a.m. in Van Duzer Theatre. Refreshments will be served immediately following in the Van Duzer Quad.
Humboldt State hosts its annual Humboldt Orientation Program (HOP) from Wednesday, Aug.15 through Friday, Aug. 17 in a combined single session that will be the biggest ever, comprising 1,300 incoming freshmen. The Family and Guest Program will coincide with orientation.
_The following was provided by the CSU Chancellor's Office._
The California State University has reached a tentative agreement on a successor contract with the California Faculty Association (CFA). The contract runs through June 30, 2014 and becomes effective upon ratification by CFA members and the CSU Board of Trustees.
Thirty-three Humboldt State student-athletes have earned California Collegiate Athletic Association All-Academic recognition for their accomplishments in the classroom during the 2011-12 school year.
_The following was provided by the CSU Chancellor's Office_
The California State University has selected Pearson eCollege as the partner to provide online course and program delivery services for the Cal State Online initiative. The announcement was made by the Cal State Online Board.
Humboldt State University wildlife students and staff are among the volunteers assisting with the care of waste-contaminated Brown Pelicans at the Bird Ally X/Humboldt Wildlife Care Center in Arcata.
_The following was provided by the CSU Chancellor's Office._
With the state budget for 2012-13 now signed, the California State University Board of Trustees discussed budget options for the system at its regularly scheduled board meeting today. The final budget relies on the successful passage of the Governor's tax measure in November. University officials laid out the difficult budget choices if voters don't approve the measure and the CSU faces an additional $250 million mid-year "trigger" cut. Options include strategies to reduce payroll costs, a "triggered" mid-year tuition fee increase, enrollment reductions, and other ideas are all part of the contingencies being considered.
The City of Arcata Fire Department will conduct a test drill at Jolly Giant Commons and the College Creek Apartments at Humboldt State University on Wednesday, July 18, from 7-9 p.m. All adjoining roads are slated to remain open during the exercise.
The campus community is invited to attend the Open Forums for the three candidates for the Vice President of Administration and Finance to succeed Burt Nordstrom. Attendees are asked to complete the short form for each candidate listed in the surveymonkey links below, following each forum. Abbreviated biographies follow the links. All three forums will be held in the University Center Banquet Room.
Shih-Hsung (Alex) Hwu has been named Associate Vice President of Humboldt State University’s Office of Distance & Extended Education, effective July 23.
John Y. Lee, Dean of Humboldt State University’s College of Professional Studies, has announced the appointment of Hari Singh to be chair of the School of Business, succeeding Economics Professor Steve Hackett who served as interim chair.
You might reasonably assume that a trumpet made in 1996 or 2006 would be played pretty much the same way as a trumpet made, for example, in the 1660s in the reign of England’s Charles II.
_The following was provided by the CSU Chancellor's Office._
CSU Chancellor Reed issued this statement June 28 concerning Governor Jerry Brown’s final budget package:
The governor signed the budget bill last night and this morning the Department of Finance posted a summary of the enacted budget package, including the Governor’s veto message. The final budget package is consistent with what was reported yesterday. The veto message includes some new information, as follows:
Humboldt State University First Street Gallery presents _Dragon Summer: Works by Emerging HSU Alumni_. The exhibit will run from July 5th through August 5th 2012.
A report on homelessness by a Humboldt State University institute says peer support, vocational training and inclusive governance are among the best ways to get the local homeless back on their feet and ease their plight.
Humboldt State University has been ranked among the top friendliest schools for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students by the national non-profit Campus Pride.
