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Tubman Oratorio Anchors Summit

Arcata – The Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra featuring Faye Carol will perform Shelby’s jazz oratorio, “Bound for the Promised Land: Harriet Tubman,” to inaugurate Humboldt State University’s 2008 Social Justice Summit on Friday, March 7.

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No parking required

"Oh man, this is gonna be a full bus." "There's already two bikes on the front. It's always like this on the bus to HSU." Don't be surprised. These aren't complaints about a broken system. It's the Jack Pass and it's a system that seems to be working well.

Home Town Favorites: The Jacks

Humboldt State is home to one of the most dominant softball programs in the country and at 9:30 on Saturday morning, February 23rd, you can catch them playing at home in Arcata — fresh off a string of victories on the road. The Lumberjacks will face off against Notre Dame de Namur in the Best Western Humboldt Bay Inn Tournament.

Home Town Favorites: The Jacks

Humboldt State is home to one of the most dominant softball programs in the country and at 9:30 on Saturday morning, February 23rd, you can catch them playing at home in Arcata — fresh off a string of victories on the road. The Lumberjacks will face off against Notre Dame de Namur in the Best Western Humboldt Bay Inn Tournament.

HSU Alert Drill a Success

The Valentine’s Day test of Humboldt State University’s Emergency Alert System succeeded in transmitting 3,017 text messages to registered cell phone users, a dramatic increase from the 752 sent in the previous drill. Only 78 messages were returned as undeliverable.

Richmond Endorses Sci-Tech Debate

Arcata - Humboldt State University’s chief is backing a combined elite/grass roots movement enlisting 2008 presidential candidates to debate a clutch of science, technology and medical issues that the movement believes are crucial to the nation’s well-being.

Theater For Kids Of Any Age

It’s just before dawn, and the fireflies are darting and glowing in the dark. Ominous sounds frighten them away, and as the sun rises, two armies of ants confront each other.

HEIF Energy Proposals Due Mar. 3

Arcata – Completed proposals from currently enrolled students are due Monday, March 3, for the first clean energy projects to be financed by the Humboldt Energy Independence Fund, a student program aimed at further reductions to Humboldt State University’s environmental footprint.

HSU Geologist Spurs Evolution Science

Arcata – Humboldt State University Geology Professor William C. Miller III is a member of the editorial board and an associate editor of the new journal Evolution: Education and Outreach, a quarterly magazine devoted to expanding the knowledge and teaching of evolutionary theory to a wide audience.

Students Need Models of Excellence

Arcata – Parent and mentor relationships with students are paramount if they are to achieve academic excellence, Andrea Peterson, 2007 National Teacher of the Year, told a Humboldt State University audience Feb. 7

Arson Ruled Out in HSU Fire

Arcata – City fire and campus authorities have ruled out arson in connection with the small blaze that broke out in Humboldt State University’s Old Music Building January 29.

Pinback, MC Chris play KBR

Associated Students Presents has a reputation for putting on great concerts at Humboldt State. Remember Lyrics Born at the ’06 Fall Harvest Fest? Or Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore thrilling live show in the Depot last October? That’s right, in the Depot. Any organization that can get the leader of one of alternative rock’s towering giants to play in a university food court is all right by us.

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For the Birds

When oil-covered birds began washing ashore following a massive oil spill in San Francisco Bay last November, wildlife responders became overwhelmed and put out a call for experienced helpers. Tamar Danufsky and three volunteers from Humboldt County headed to the scene.

Mar. 3 is FAFSA priority deadline

California State University undergraduate students who wish to receive financial aid during the 2008-09 college year should file their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) now through March 3. While the FAFSA may be filed after March, those filing before the priority deadline increase the likelihood of receiving maximum consideration for all sources of aid. Students should also ask their campuses and schools to submit a verified grade point average (GPA) to the California Student Aid Commission by March 3 to be considered for a Cal Grant.

HSU Alum Joins Scripps Unit

Arcata – Humboldt State alumnus Bruce Appelgate (’85) has been named associate director of Ship Operations and Marine Technical Support at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego.

High Tech No Climate Panacea

Arcata – High technology and bio-fuels cannot by themselves reverse manmade climate change, and dramatic changes in such realms as land use by local government will be required, Humboldt State alumnus and keynote speaker Panama Bartholomy (’01) told Focus the Nation participants January 31.

Hand Tools on Tap at HSU Gallery

Eureka – An exhibit of “Hand Tools of Unknown Use and Other Works” by the Art Department chair at CSU-Stanislaus, Professor Gordon Senior, will be showcased at Humboldt State University’s First Street Gallery in Old Town, February 2 through March 9.

Tony-winning musical at HSU

Arcata — After two runs in movie theaters and more than 2,000 performances on Broadway, Center Arts is bringing the hit musical Hairspray to HSU, affording north coast theater lovers the chance to see this unique comedy.

Professor blends social justice and science

Humboldt State recently recognized the inspiring work of professor Arne Jacobson when it selected Jacobson as the winner of its Making a Difference contest — a competition intended to highlight the core values of a Humboldt State education as defined in the university’s current re-accreditation process.

Smith is new football coach

Arcata — Former Western Washington University head football coach Rob Smith has been selected as the new head football coach at Humboldt State University, Dr. Steven Butler, HSU Vice President for Student Affairs announced Wednesday.

HSU Boosts Financial Aid Process

Arcata – For the third year, Humboldt State University is partnering with California Cash for College, the California Student Aid Commission, Cal Grant Programs and local high schools for one-on-one assistance and online access to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) program, the initial student application to receive financial help.