Humboldt State University is offering an Early Exit Program for its employees as an effort to reduce the size of its campus workforce and balance the budget to match projected enrollment declines and minimize layoffs. According to the release, the program offers a payment of six months’ salary of up to $70,000 for employees. Employees […]
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HSU’s College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Presents its Summer Lecture Series
Faculty from Humboldt State University are hosting free lectures and workshops this summer, kicking things off Monday, June 8 with “What Good is a Land acknowledgement? Humboldt County, Native American History, and Decolonized Futures,” presented by Cutcha Risling Baldy, Department of Native American Studies, and wrapping up Tuesday, July 21 with “Magical Realism & Contemporary Trends […]
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Two Humboldt State Students Suspended from Organizations Following Video with Repeated Use of Racial Slur
Two Humboldt State University students were suspended today “from their respective athletic and fraternal campus organizations pending a current student-conduct investigation regarding racist posts that were recently discovered on social media,” according to a Twitter thread released by Humboldt State at 8:15 p.m. An earlier tweet by HSU stated, “The Dean of Students office has […]
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HSU Appoints Christina Lofthouse as Interim Chief of Police
Humboldt State University has appointed Christina Lofthouse, a veteran law enforcement officer with two decades of experience at universities. “I consider it an honor and a privilege to lead the Humboldt State Police Department and am excited to assist in meeting the unique challenges we face right now. Our goal at HSUPD is to police […]
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Donn Peterson Retiring as Chief of Police at HSU
Humboldt State University announced today that police chief Donn Peterson is retiring from his position as Chief of Police at Humboldt State University. In a press release, the university states that Peterson’s last day is today, May 31, 2020. The press release goes on to say, “Peterson has participated and created several programs that have […]
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HSU Appoints Jenn Capps as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Humboldt State University has appointed Jenn Capps as the new Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, she begins her role on Aug. 1. “We are excited to welcome Jenn and her wife, Julie, to Humboldt State University and the community,” HSU President Jackson said in a press release sent by the university. “Dr. Capps is an […]
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CSU Suspends College Entrance Exam Requirements
The California State University system has announced it will temporarily suspend the use of college entrance examinations in determining admission eligibility across all of its campuses. The announcement comes on the heels of Humboldt State University’s announcement that it is facing a ballooning budget deficit projected to reach more than $20 million over two years […]
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HSU to Suspend Face-to-Face Instruction Until April 17
HSU is suspending all face-to-face instruction and will move to “alternative modes of instruction” after spring break and following a three-day faculty training beginning March 26, but the university will remain open. “The decision is intended to mitigate the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), and is based on current guidelines from the CSU system, Office of […]
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Seeking Students
Being offered a Humboldt First Scholarship is an experience in and of itself. Humboldt State University Vice President of Enrollment Management Jason Meriwether, President Tom Jackson Jr. and Lucky the Logger, HSU’s mascot, visit local high schools and offer seniors a $4,000 scholarship in an event carefully tailored to feel like a graduation ceremony. After […]
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HSU Wildlife Professor and Arcata Marsh Pioneer Stanley “Doc” Harris Dies at 91
Stanley “Doc” Harris, a retired Humboldt State University wildlife professor, passed away Dec. 27. He was 91 years old. In addition to having inspired thousands of students, Harris helped establish Arcata’s wastewater facility as a wildlife sanctuary and shared his love of ornithology with birdwatching hobbyists in the North Coast. Harris ,who worked as a professor […]
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UPD Chief Responds to No-Confidence Vote
Humboldt State University Chief of Police Donn Peterson was with university Vice President of Administration and Finance Douglas Dawes when he first learned of the no-confidence vote from his officers through a press release from their union Monday. Speaking to the Journal, Peterson said he was so shocked at the news that he asked Dawes […]
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Hundreds Turn Out as Humboldt Participates in Global Climate Strike (With Slideshow)
As community members waited on the Arcata plaza, their climate-action signs in hand, loud chanting emerged from Ninth and G streets, “Save the Earth!” “Save the Earth!” Hundreds of Humboldt State University and Arcata High School students started to flood the plaza in a massive wave. They were ready to set make mark as part […]