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HSU Aims to Become the Nation’s Outdoor Champ

In an effort to get people outside and moving and help them reconnected with nature, Humboldt State is putting a call out to the community to help win the Outdoor Nation Campus Challenge.

Professors Bring ‘Favorite Lectures’ to Town

A trio of Humboldt State University professors will deliver their favorite lecture in downtown Arcata this fall, as part of a new series sponsored by Arcata Main Street and KHSU Public Radio.

Public Input Sought for HSU Athletics Assessment

Members of Strategic Edge Athletics Consultants will be on campus Sept. 13-14 to gather ideas from the campus community and the public about HSU’s Intercollegiate Athletics program. One of the goals is to align the program costs with the available resources.

Grant Expands HSU Effort to Get Local Youth to College

A Humboldt State University program that encourages low-income and first-generation students and students with disabilities to pursue higher education, is set to expand after earning a grant from the United States Department of Education.

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HSU Welcomes Class of 2020

Each year’s freshman class brings with it countless individual stories, personalities, and backgrounds. Stepping back a bit, here’s a look at some data about Humboldt State’s freshman class.

Welcoming New Faculty

Humboldt State welcomed more than 70 new tenure-track faculty, temporary faculty, and staf members at the annual Fall Welcome.

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Jerry Partain: Dedicated to Forest Management

Professor Emeritus Jerry Partain, who helped establish Humboldt State’s Forestry bachelor’s degree and turn the program into a longstanding success, died on July 4 at the age of 91.

Campus Construction: Ongoing Improvements at HSU

HSU Facilities Management has been busy on a number of projects this summer to improve safety, convenience, and learning opportunities on campus. Returning students may notice some changes on campus, and all students should benefit from the improvements.

Ecology Expert Joins HSU As New Natural Resources, Sciences Dean

Richard Boone, Professor of Ecosystem Ecology in the Department of Biology and Wildlife and the Institute of Arctic Biology at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), will join Humboldt State University as the next Dean of the College of Natural Resources & Sciences. His appointment begins July 25, 2016.

HSU to Hold Emergency Drill at Residence Hall Aug. 10

Housing & Residence Life at Humboldt State University will hold an emergency simulation Wednesday, August 10 to test campus and community response teams.

The exercise will take place at 6 p.m. at a residence hall on campus. Media can contact 707.826.3390 for location information.

Sarah Wilber: Finding Opportunities in the Trash at Six Rivers Brewery

When Sarah Wilber (‘14, Communication, ‘16 M.B.A.) was growing up, it was her father who encouraged her to explore the world and seek new challenges. With this advice, Wilber came to Humboldt State. And for the last five years, she’s learned that keeping an open mind to new experiences is key to seizing life’s opportunities.