Newsletter for alumni and friends of Humboldt State University
For Carol Stieger ('58) dreams of international travel were in the works from the day she started as a teacher in Sacramento. More»
Blake Moorman ('07), HSU’s all-time passing leader, Joey Stein ('08) who played wide receiver for the Jacks, and Josh Costa ('08), former linebacker, all played this past spring season for the L’Hospitalet Pioneers, an American-style football squad in Spain’s Barcelona area. More»
HSU Expects Another Record Year for Admissions. Although official head counts won't be in until September's campus-wide census, preliminary reports anticipate a record number of students will grace HSU's campus this fall. More»
HSU alumni, your phone is about to ring! We don’t really expect you to sit by the phone—but we DO want you to know that a student caller from Humboldt State University will be calling you soon to discuss the Humboldt Loyalty Fund.
Alumni Directory Project. Humboldt State University has contracted Harris Connect to produce our 2009 alumni directory. Many of you should have received email asking you to confirm/update your information.
Alumni Survey Project. You may soon receive an email request to participate in a survey. Please take the time to share your opinions, concerns, attitudes, and successes – and give us feedback on how we are doing. Take the survey.
Check out what CenterArts has to offer in the next month -- Taj Mahal Trio, Natalie MacMaster, MC Chris with special guest totally michael, Flogging Molly, Linda Ronstadt with Mariachi Los Campereros de Nati Cano, and Momix: The Bext of Momix. For more information and the full calendar, visit the CenterArts website.
NEW! Alumni Travel Program. Step back in time as you experience a wealth of Renaissance art and architecture in Florence while the Eternal City of Rome offers magnificent sights from almost every era of history. Brochure»
Humboldt State University’s new hydrogen fueling facility is the first rural station of the 27 stations on California’s ‘Hydrogen Highway,’ and a crucial link between renewable energy and transportation fuel that started with a handful of engineering students. More»
Dr. Lori Dengler, Professor and Chair of Humboldt State University’s Department of Geology and an international authority on tsunami and earthquake hazards and mitigation, has been named 2008 Scholar of the Year. Campus ceremonies honoring her achievements will be held this fall. More»
The HSU Alumni Association will be sponsoring two $1,000 scholarships for the spring 2009 semester. Applicants must be registered full-time students at Humboldt State University in an undergraduate, graduate, or credential program and have a qualifying relationship with an HSU alum. More»
We are currently accepting nominations for the 2009 Distinguished Alumni Awards, scheduled for April 17, 2009. Nominate a distinguished alumni that you know. Humboldt State University has been recognizing the achievements of alumni since 1960 when it launched its annual Who’s Who Award. Distinguished alumni are individuals recognized as leaders in their fields, and/or outstanding contributors to their community, nation, or Humboldt State University. More»
September 27-28, 2008
Be a part of Humboldt State’s People Powered Water Adventure on Humboldt Bay! Presented by Center Activities and the HSU Alumni Association, the 6th Annual Humboldt Bay Paddlefest will feature two days of activities showcasing Humboldt Bay. More»
October 3-5, 2008
Homecoming 2008! Come enjoy the Golden Grad Plus Reunion, campus tours, the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the NEW Kinesiology & Athletics building, Athletics Hall of Fame Dinner, the Lumberjack BBQ, Homecoming football game, symphony, and brunch! More»
October 3, 2008
The Alumni Association is proud to recognize and welcome the Class of 1958 into the ranks of Golden Graduates.Golden Graduates are those alumni that graduated 50 years ago or more from Humboldt State. The Alumni Association would also like to recognize our returning Golden Graduates from classes prior to 1958 and future Golden Graduates. We are calling this reunion “Golden Grad Plus” to reflect the inclusiveness of the event. More»
November 6-8, 2008
Humboldt State men’s basketball will experience its own November Madness in Southern California. The Lumberjacks will bring their game. They need you to attend and cheer them on to victory! More»
November 8, 2008
11 am
Join your fellow Humboldt State alumni for a private tour of the Getty Center collections. A no-host lunch will follow the tour. More»
November 8, 2008
3-5 pm
Prior to the game on Saturday, HSU Athletics and Alumni Relations will be hosting a reception near the Anahiem Convention Center, from 3-5 p.m. (More information will follow.) The reception will include finger foods and beverages. More»
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Woodstra, Humboldt State head coach and assistant coach for the U.S. Olympic Women’s Indoor Volleyball Team, recently helped lead Team USA back to the medal stand for the first time in 16 years. The national squad brought home the silver from the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, matching its best-ever finish. More»
As part of the HSU China & Tibet Field Studies Program, nine students will leave for the vast expanses of the Tibetan Plateau on September 8. This global outreach program has been offered by the HSU Geography Department since 2000 and more than 80 students have taken advantage of this unusual opportunity to explore and document rarely seen parts of the world. More»
The Department of Theatre, Film and Dance opens its 2008-2009 season with Fire-bringer, running September 18-20. The fall semester is rounded off with William Shakespeare's A Winters Tale and the filming of Music Inside by Michael Van Wanenen. More»
New Book! "Nation, Immigration, and Environmental Security" by Jessica Urban, Assistant Professor, HSU Women’s Studies Program. Urban is donating the proceeds she receives from her book to Border Action Network. Check out the Book description and reviews on the Macmillan website»
Winner - Scott Bruggeman '96
Show how much you know about Humboldt State and win great Humboldt prizes. Just click the answer button to respond. Those sending correct responses to this month's question will be entered in a drawing for a Humboldt T-shirt.
In what year was the Humboldt State Alumni Association formed?
1924
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