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Associated Students Announces Election Results

Byan Kelly is the new Associated Student President following a run-off election held April 27 and 28. Kelly received 59 percent of the ballots cast, or a total of 327 votes. Kelly is a senior majoring in Political Science.

Cyclist Brings Home Medal from Collegiate National Championships

Humboldt State University Cycling Club racer Traci Kroll earned a spot on the coveted winner's podium at the Collegiate Cycling National Road Race Championships in Madison, Wisc. this weekend. Kroll finished fifth in the National Championship Criterium, on Sunday. Incredible, considering this was Kroll's first time at National Championships.

The California State University Employee Update

_The following was provided by the CSU Chancellor's Office_ h4. CSU Outlines Contingency Plan for Possible $1 Billion Cut CSU officials this week laid out a budget contingency plan to address an "all cuts" budget that potentially could reduce state support for the CSU by $1 billion.

Contingency Plan For $1 Billion Cut to CSU Outlined At Board of Trustees Meeting

_The following was provided by the CSU Chancellor's Office._ California State University officials today laid out a budget contingency plan of action to address an "all cuts" budget that potentially could reduce state support for the CSU by $1 billion. Calling it a "scorched earth budget that would devastate the institution," CSU Chancellor Charles B. Reed told the board that such a drastic budget cut would have long-lasting consequences.

California State University Employee Update

*The Following was Provided by the CSU Chancellor's Office* h3. CSU Advocates for Budget, Warns of Consequences The CSU is continuing its efforts to educate legislators on the consequences of the current approved $500 million cut to its 2011-12 budget and the ramifications of deeper cuts.

Department Gains $50,000 for Native American Recruitment

Humboldt State University’s Department of Social Work has received a $50,000 contract from the California Social Work Education Center to administer the American Indian Recruitment (AIR) Program for all of Northern California.

Spring with Vivaldi and the Humboldt Symphony

Humboldt Symphony’s spring concert features two of Vivaldi’s “ The Four Seasons,” Mozart’s Overture to “The Magic Flute” and Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony—“some of the most popular classical pieces for orchestra ever written,” said Humboldt Symphony conductor and HSU Music professor Paul Cummings.

From Swing to Fusion With AM Jazz Band

The AM Jazz Band of HSU runs the jazz standard gamut from the tune that launched the Swing Era to a jazz fusion classic, in concert at the Fulkerson Recital Hall on Thursday, May 5.

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Campus Honors Outstanding Students of the Year

David Janssen, Du Cheng and Ian O’Brien are this year’s Outstanding Students. All three were recognized for their admirable dedication to their studies, as well as to extra-curricular activities to benefit their peers.

Students Prepare to Kick-Off 44th Annual Humboldt International Film Festival

The theme of “Revolution” will herald in the 44th annual Humboldt International Film Festival, taking place May 1-7. It is the world’s oldest student-run film festival, with independent and alternative short film submissions from the local community and around the world. All events are free to HSU students and $5 for non-students.

Cycling Team Repeats Championship Performance

The HSU Cycling Club won the Western Collegiate Cycling Conference Div. II Road Racing Championships for yet another season. In addition, two of its riders won the individual overall championship.

Madrigals Go Modern, MRT Stays Jazzy

In their annual spring concert the HSU Madrigal Singers mix the modern and the ancient, and the Mad River Transit Singers accent improvisations and variety with tunes from Duke Ellington and Stevie Wonder to Jimmy Van Heusen. Their voices share the Fulkerson Recital Hall stage on Sunday night, May 1.

Jazz Orchestra’s Self-Generated Jazz

HSU Jazz Orchestra takes original tunes and arrangements to their spring showcase on Friday, April 29 in a new venue: the Depot on the first floor of University Center.

A Film Fest with a Revolutionary Flavor

The Revolution of Film making is here. The non-profit Humboldt Film Festival invites you to join the REVOLUTION on May 1st through the 7th at the John Van Duzer Theater on The Humboldt State University Campus. This years judges are Al Hayes, Kevin Kearney, and Jessica Mae Stover.

Native American Arts Gallery Hosts Visual and Performing Artists

Humboldt State University’s Native American Arts Gallery presents four free events to celebrate Native American visual and performing arts in conjunction with "Sing Me Your Story, Dance Me Home: Art and Poetry from Native California," an exhibit in the new HSU gallery through Friday, April 29, 2011.

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Schatz Center Makes Its First Foray into Middle East

Humboldt State University's Schatz Energy Research Center, long-established internationally with links to Asia, Africa, Central America, Europe, Canada and Mexico, is making its first technology transfer to the Middle East.

HSU Named a Princeton Review "Green College"

Humboldt State University is one of the most environmentally responsible colleges in the U.S.A. and Canada, according to The Princeton Review (www.PrincetonReview.com). The well-known education services company selected HSU for inclusion in the just-released second annual edition of its free downloadable book, “The Princeton Review’s Guide to 311 Green Colleges: 2011 Edition." This is the second year that HSU has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability.

HSU Mobilizes Against Sexualized Violence

A permanent Humboldt State University team of campus and community leaders has marshaled an array of resources to deal with sexualized violence, including a new information clearinghouse of survivor-centered responses.

HSU Guitar Ensemble Debuts With Fund-Raiser

“This is a special event for the guitar program at HSU,” said Music professor Nicholas Lambson. “We haven’t held a special concert like this in my five years here. All ticket sales go towards bringing guest guitar artists to Humboldt.”