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Foundation Oversees Big Grant Funding at HSU

Over the last year, Humboldt State faculty and students had a chance to do everything from study the ocean to the redwoods, thanks to $68.8 million in grant funding administered and secured by HSU.

HSU Hosts Jan. 20 Day of Solidarity

Humboldt State University hosts a Day of Solidarity on Friday, Jan. 20 to offer a way to join together as a community, heal, express, and plan for the future.

HSU Lauds Outstanding Staff Members

Humboldt State University recently recognized the outstanding efforts of 10 staff members at its Fall Welcome. Staff award winners provide exemplary service to the university through problem solving, community service, outstanding performance, and the admirable completion of difficult assignments. Winners are active employees and may win the award more than once, but not in consecutive years.

HSU Commemorates Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties

Humboldt State University will observe the annual Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution with documentary films and a discussion of the history of Japanese American World War II internment camps on *Monday, January 30 at 4 p.m. in the Library Fishbowl*. The public is invited.

Obituary for Thorlief Hawkfell Asgardson

_The following obituary was provided by the family of Thor H. Asgardson._ Thor H. Asgardson passed away on Jan. 2, 2017, at the age of 65. He will be remembered for his inexhaustible generosity, kindnesses, and loving, gentle personality. He will be GREATLY missed, and he was loved by many.

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Geography Student Surveys Italian Attitudes on African Refugees

As a Geography student, Monica Moreno-Espinoza wasn’t about to let a research opportunity slip through her fingers during a two-month trip to Italy. With serious questions about refugees in mind, she paired sightseeing at the Roman Coliseum with 845 interviews of Italian college students from eight universities.

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Gallery Visits Expand Arts Education to Local Youth

Over the last two months, no fewer than 300 elementary school students descended on the Goudi’ni Gallery, which hosted artwork by George Blake, the Hupa-Yurok artist who was recently given an honorary doctorate by HSU.

HSU Police Seek Information Following Robbery Attempt

A male in his 20s was injured following an attempted robbery and altercation that occurred on the Humboldt State University campus in the parking lot of the Campus Apartments sometime around 10:30 p.m. last night. The man is not an HSU student.

African Masks is Latest Publication from HSU Press

African Masks from the Collection of James Gaasch, recently published by the Humboldt State University Press, contains photographs of the African masks and carvers from the Bwa (or Bwaba), Winiama and Mossi peoples of Burkina Faso, and the Bamana and Dogon peoples of Mali.

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Studying Sneaky Cephalopods

Declan Cowan works with 14 Octopus rubescens (commonly known as the red octopus) at HSU’s Telonicher Marine Lab in Trinidad. Since 2015, the HSU Zoology and Biology major has had a unique opportunity to study and interact with one of the world’s smartest invertebrates.

Rossbacher, College Presidents Call for U.S. to Uphold DACA

Humboldt State University President Lisa A. Rossbacher has joined more than 400 other university presidents across the country calling for national leaders to support, continue and expand the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which helps undocumented students seek higher education.

HSU Celebrates Fall Grads Dec. 9

Humboldt State University celebrates new graduates with the Fall Graduation Reception on Friday, Dec. 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Great Hall above the College Creek Marketplace.

The Creation Series Opens at Third Street Gallery

Kathrin Burleson presents paintings from The Creation Series beginning Nov. 25 at Humboldt State University’s Third Street Gallery. The series features a selection of vibrant watercolor paintings inspired by “The Book of Genesis,” the Bible’s creation story.