“Continuity”
Guy Aronoff LecturerFriendships/commitments, education, community, future. HSU ties it all together!
“Action”
Suzanne M. Burcell Alumni, 1978, 1981, 2004Actions speak louder than words. The Convictions we develop here at Humboldt are only convictions if we act on them. HSU is a great place to solidify one's identity, passions, principles, ethics, and commitment to community -- in preparation for ACTION.
“Elastic”
Dan Fair StudentStretches to fit my needs, and fit me.
“Epic”
Steve Sillett Professor116-meter-tall timber
“Community”
Andrea Hamel Transfer and Graduation CounselorEveryone at HSU is welcoming and supportive. We all work to improve the university as a whole for our students.
“Daydream”
Jeffrey Day FamilyMy girlfriend, TJ, goes here and I don't get to see her all the time, so I have to daydream about her at Humboldt State University.
“Fantastic”
Rhea Williamson Dean of ResearchFantastic students. Fantastic faculty. Fantastic colleagues. Fantastic environment. Fantastic community. Fantastic opportunity. Fantastic future.
“Hectic”
Jen W. Alumni, 2008It often felt like I was rushing from one side of campus to another. The days when I had time to sit and relax in the Depot were something to look forward to. And then getting ready for graduation just made the running more common. I do miss it, though...
“Family”
Benjamin Bettenhausen Alumni, 2007I met my wife at HSU and I want my children to go to HSU because it is so close to my heart that it's like my family.
“Character”
Nicole Chenault Student, 2012Humboldt allows you to build character. It has a charismatic character of its own and I wouldn't be the individual I am today without the influence of HSU's character on my own.
“Super-Natural”
Natali McClurg AlumniEverything here is beautiful -- Environment, people, water quality, air quality, awesome people, art, music, intellect. What else is there?
“Intimate”
Justino Perez StudentEveryone, professors and all, know your name.
“Deconstruction”
Jahnna Morehouse StudentI have broken down all of my preconceived notions about life and people and who I am and what I am striving to be in this world. They have been completely deconstructed and reconstructed and this has been hard at times, but completely necessary to be the person I am today.
“Family”
Alec Wiggin Boyfriend of Outstanding StudentI have never met so many close and loving people in my life or anywhere else.
“Expansion”
Julie Fulkerson Alumni, 1964, 1972Exploration of all possibilities... from seeds to full development.
“Community”
Julia Damian Student
Coming originally from Orange County, a place where individualism is highly stressed, I find a sense of companionship and community involvement here at Humboldt State. I feel at home here and frequently a part of something larger than myself and I am grateful for that.
“Tsunami”
Lori Dengler Department Co-ChairA tsunami caused by a Humboldt County earthquake in 1992 began the US Tsunami Program and we've been ahead of the wave ever since -- the most comprehensive regional preparedness program anywhere and a leader in tsunami science.
“Collaboration”
Travis Clohessy Alumni, 2011One finds collaboration in every facet of Humboldt State University. All of the sciences, humanities, and arts majors are the real architects of this cultural phenomena.
“Unbelievable”
Yesenia De Leon StudentIt is unbelievable that I will soon be an alumni. It is unbelievable that I have had amazing opportunities and experiences all while at Humboldt State University.
“Magic”
Gregg Gold Department ChairBecause wonderful things happen here.