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Student Death Ruled Accidental

Arcata – No evidence of assault has been found in connection with the July 30 death of Humboldt State senior Nghiep Tuan Huynh, 31, of Westminster, Calif., and Humboldt State University Police Department investigators announced Oct. 1 that Huynh’s death was accidental, following a meeting with the Humboldt County Coroner’s Office.

Outstanding UPD Officer Honored

Arcata - Lieutenant Lynne Soderberg, second-in-command at the Humboldt State University Police Department and a new graduate of the exclusive FBI National Academy, will be honored during a special public ceremony in the University’s Goodwin Forum, Nelson Hall East, on Thursday, Oct. 2, at noon.

A Major Musical Week at HSU

A major musical week at HSU includes the first-ever northern California concert by an internationally acclaimed percussion ensemble, a guitar virtuoso returning to HSU with his new trio, and a performance by one of the North Coast’s favorite pianists.

Homecoming Features Familiar Foe Azusa Pacific

ARCATA — Homecoming week brings to town a familiar opponent, Azusa Pacific (1-4), for the 6 p.m. Saturday game. Humboldt State seeks its first victory (1-4) in front of Lumberjack fans in Redwood Bowl this season.

HSU to Test New Emergency Alert System Oct. 2

Arcata, CA - Humboldt State University will conduct a test of its Emergency Alert-Information System on Thursday, October 2, from 10:45 until 11:00 a.m. The clocktower bells in the Quad will chime for the full 15 minutes. Registered cell phones will buzz with simulated text messages and bright red “Test Today” signs will be posted prominently across campus. Information also will be available at 826-INFO and http://www.humboldt.edu/emergency.

Community Benefits from Day of Caring

As part of of the 15th annual Day of Caring, nearly 500 Humboldt State University students, staff and faculty, local citizens and AmeriCorps members contributed a sum total of more than 1,200 hours of service at over 30 different sites in our community.

Life And Light

For Humboldt State photography Professor Tom Knight (’50, ’54), light was everything. Whether it was illuminating the crescent outline of a subject’s face or highlighting the opalescent luster of a common washbasin, Knight made finding the right light at the right moment his life’s passion.

Kinesiology & Athletics Dedication

Humboldt State will host a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony for the campus’s new Kinesiology & Athletics Building on Friday, Oct. 3 at 3:30 p.m.

Lt. Gov. Hosts Campus Forum Oct. 3

California Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi will host a listening session in the Behavioral and Social Sciences Building on Friday, October 3, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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Football, Farmer’s Market and More

A tradition that began at Humboldt State in 1924 gets ready for its latest iteration this Saturday when the Lumberjacks square off against the Azusa Pacific Cougars in the 2008 Homecoming Game.

Student Reporters Get Industry Nod

Arcata – Humboldt State University student investigative reporters are cited for excellence in the current issue of Quill, the magazine published by the Society of Professional Journalists that follows news industry developments.

Lt. Gov. Hosts Campus Forum Oct. 3

California Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi will host a listening session in the Behavioral and Social Sciences Building on Friday, Oct. 3, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

UPD Seeks Leads In Pipe Bomb Hoax

Arcata - The University Police Department has issued an appeal to the public to share any information concerning the Sept. 23 campus bomb hoax by dialing UPD at (707) 826-5555 or submitting an anonymous email to hsupd@humboldt.edu. Anyone who knows of a possible suspect or who may have seen a person or persons in possession of a device like the one pictured here is asked to contact police immediately.

Budget Restrains CSU Enrollment

The new state budget provides the California State University system with essentially the same level of state support as last year. The final CSU budget consists of $2.97 billion from the state General Fund and $1.5 billion from student fee revenue. The budget is $215 million below CSU’s operational needs for 2008-09, according to the inflation and enrollment growth calculations by the Governor’s Department of Finance.

Record International Enrollment at HSU

Arcata - Humboldt State University has achieved record enrollment of 99 international students this fall and now has in its sights enlarging the International Programs Office into a full-blown International Resource Center, which would be a clearinghouse for all international programs and services for students and faculty within 10 years.

Fascinating Rhythms at Fulkerson Hall September 26

In various combinations and as soloists, soprano Elisabeth Harrington with clarinetist Virginia Ryder and pianists Deborah Clasquin, Ching-Ming Cheng and John Chernoff perform jazz-inspired classics on Friday, September 26 in the Fulkerson Recital Hall, in the HSU Music Department Faculty Artists Series.

Students Eye $100,000 for Energy Efforts

Arcata - The student-financed Humboldt Energy Independence Fund (HEIF) will award $100,000 this semester for student-designed energy conservation, generation or education projects. A request for proposals (RFP) is posted on the HEIF website and the HEIF Committee hosted a brainstorm kickoff on Thursday, Sept. 18 in the South Lounge, University Center, to spur student collaboration and proposals.

Home advantage favors Jacks this week

ARCATA — September comes to a frenzied end when Humboldt State hosts six home sports events this week. Home football, along with men's and women's soccer, are all slated in Redwood Bowl, while volleyball plays a pair of matches in Lumberjack Arena. Before the weekend, however, the HSU soccer teams will travel for midweek conference games.

Green Wheels Brings Car-Free Day to Campus

If Green Wheels ruled the world, B Street would become a public space with green space for people to hang out, walk, and ride their bikes and boards. On Thursday Sept. 25 Green Wheels will have their wish granted for one day.

Taj Mahal Brings Eclectic Sound To HSU

You could call Taj Mahal, birth name Henry Saint Clair Fredericks, a blues legend, but the guitar slinger’s sound goes far beyond simple 12-bar odes to failed love or tough times.

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CCAT Celebrates as it Turns 30

For three decades, the Campus Center for Appropriate Technology (CCAT) has been Humboldt State’s live-in demonstration home and education center spreading the message of sustainable living and design.

HSU Targets New Energy Savings

Arcata – Humboldt State University expects to save almost $60,000 and cut 253 metric tons of campus greenhouse gas emissions annually through two new projects funded by the Energy Efficiency Partnership with California State University and the University of California.

HSU plans 2008 Athletics Hall of Fame event

ARCATA — Humboldt State University will honor five individuals and one team with induction into its Athletics Hall of Fame during Homecoming festivities scheduled for Oct. 3 and 4.