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HSU swept up in RecycleMania

Although Humboldt State is no stranger to recycling, some are pushing for our campus to take recycling to the next level as part of a nation-wide competition, RecycleMania.

KHSU Touts Salmon Care

KHSU and the Humboldt Fish Action Council are sponsoring a unique Adopt-A-Salmon program in connection with the public radio station’s fund raising drive April 5 -12.

Coming to a meal near you: Sustainability

Sustainability has long been on the mind of students, faculty and staff at Humboldt State. With every passing year it seems the campus adds another innovative program to its growing résumé of environmental initiatives.

New Book Aids Natural Resource Scientists

Arcata - Dr. Howard B. Stauffer, Professor of Statistics and Chair of Humboldt State University’s Department of Mathematics, has written a new book that introduces natural resource scientists to more current methods of statistical analysis, helping them to enhance their estimates of the probability of specific occurrences in nature.

Football Adds To Coaching Staff

ARCATA — Former Western Washington University offensive coordinator Eric Tripp has joined the Humboldt State football staff in that same capacity, reuniting with HSU head coach, and former Vikings' head coach, Rob Smith.

Non-league twinbill up next, then more CCAA action

This Week’s Games: The Lumberjacks are on their spring break road trip, with their first stop in San Bernardino, for a Tuesday 1:30 p.m. doubleheader against Cal State San Bernardino. To finish off their week of travel, HSU travels to Seaside, for a three-day doubleheader series against Cal State Monterey Bay, with noon starts on Thursday and Friday and an 11 a.m. start on Saturday.

All-Campus Budget Forum March 24

Arcata – Humboldt State University will hold an all-campus meeting to enlist legislative support for the California State University system on Monday, March 24, from noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Kate Buchanan Room at University Center.

Free Enterprise Is Hallmark of Smullin Scholars

Arcata - In their 20th year at Humboldt State University, Smullin Scholarship honors were bestowed recently upon the eight annual Smullin Scholars by the Patricia D. & William B. Smullin Foundation and university representatives.

Keep up on Jacks in NCAA Tourney

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Humboldt State men's basketball fans unable to make the journey to Anchorage for the NCAA Division II West Region Championships this week have at least three options available for keeping tabs on the Jacks' progress.

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You Can Go to College

“It brought me out of my shell.” Humboldt State’s Paul Wells (’06) is speaking of the high school mentoring program that put him on the road to college. Today he is a mentor himself.

Run For A.S. Office

HSU Associated Students encourages as many candidates as possible to run for key campus government offices in the elections slated for April 22, 23 and 24.

Cal Poly Pomona upsets HSU

ARCATA — Perhaps setting the tone for the postseason, Cal Poly Pomona outlasted Humboldt State, 73-70 in a tight battle to the wire in Tuesday's first round game of the California Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Basketball Championships.

Jacks Say Farewell To East Gym

ARCATA — More than a place to practice and play, Humboldt State's East Gym has been a true home for hundreds of Lumberjack basketball players who spent much of their college life dribbling down the venerable facility's hard court.

Sociology Alums Praise M.A.

Humboldt State Sociology Professor Mary Virnoche is a contributor to the current issue of the Sociological Practice Newsletter, in which she reports that graduate level research combined with applied field experience enables HSU master's degree professionals to effect real social change.

Student Feedback Invited

The University encourages freshmen and seniors to complete the web-based National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) they were emailed on February 26.

Jacks Draw Even With Big Win

ARCATA — Will Sheufelt drained a three-pointer to put Humboldt State back in front with 21 seconds remaining before icing the game with a pair of free throws to preserve the Jacks' 65-61 win over Cal State San Bernardino on Thursday, Feb. 28.

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Swimming Against the Current

The streams and creeks of coastal Humboldt County come alive every winter with migrating salmon, which struggle upstream to reach spawning grounds. Having survived predators and several years in the Pacific, many of these salmon will die without completing their journey. The culprit: antiquated road culverts that block their passage.

Kennedy Center Honors Theatre, Film & Dance

Assistant Professor Rae Robison and several Humboldt State University students were honored for their achievements at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival held at California State University at Los Angeles.

HSU Construction Team Takes On The Competition

For the first time ever, the Humboldt State Construction Management Team went head-to-head with other institutions, including Arizona State University and Cal Poly San Louis Obispo, in the 21st annual Associated Schools of Construction competition in Sparks, NV. The competition, which ran Feb. 14 and 15, pitted HSU against 137 teams representing a total of 34 universities from 15 states.

Students Sought For Leadership Summit

Arcata – Humboldt State University Associated Students is soliciting applications to attend the 2008 California Higher Education Student Summit in mid-April in Sacramento, an annual event to augment leadership skills in civic engagement and social change.

HSU Hosts Sustainability Expert

Arcata – Gil Friend, the global communications pioneer, will deliver the 15th Annual Chung-Watson Lecture in Business Ethics at Humboldt State University on Wednesday, February 27th at 3:00 p.m. in the Kate Buchanan Room, University Center. It is free and open to the public.

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From Humboldt to Hollywood

He’s on a first name basis with John Travolta, he’s acted alongside Mel Gibson, and Bono (you know, the lead singer of U2) says he smells like rain.

Students Propel Renewable Energy

Arcata - Thanks to a Humboldt State University engineering class, a non-profit partner and two local contractors, a Del Norte County ranch is now being powered year-round by an off-grid renewable energy system.