An electronic newsletter for alumni and friends of Humboldt State University
Humboldt State alumnus Bruce Appelgate (’85) has been named associate director of Ship Operations and Marine Technical Support at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. More»
2008 Commencement
As that special time of year approaches, please join the Alumni Association in honoring the graduates of the Class of 2008, their accomplishments and their dreams! On May 17, over 1500 new grads will become HSU Alumni at ceremonies in the Redwood Bowl. We welcome you to come witness this wonderful event! More»
July 4th Fundraiser
Make plans to attend the 4th of July fireworks display at the Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center. You will enjoy an excellent vantage point, great food, and beverages. And you'll help to raise money for scholarships. Watch for more to come.
Homecoming 2008 - Save the Date
It may still be winter, but Homecoming is only seven months away! Mark the date of October 4 on your calendar with the words, "Return to Humboldt for Homecoming!" This year will feature a reunion of the 1968 Camellia Bowl Champions and the Golden Graduate induction celebration for the class of 1958. All alums are welcome. Come home!
Congratulations, Basketball Tournament Ticket Winner
The HSU Alumni Association congratulates Julie Holt ('94) of Anchorage, Alaska, winner of a pair of tickets to the West Regional Championship hosted by Alaska Anchorage.
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The HSU Alumni Association invites you to attend the 2008 Distinguished Alumni Awards banquet, held in the Kate Buchanan Room on the HSU campus on Friday, April 18, 2008. This year we are honoring Richard Cuneo '62, Terry Grosz '64 & '66, Lyle Laverty '65, and Robert Thomas '85. More»
What looks like breakfast-as-usual is actually an excellent example of Humboldt State's commitment to serving as much local food as possible. See how a bagel and coffee can add up to a lot more. More»
Humboldt State recently recognized the inspiring work of professor Arne Jacobson when it selected Jacobson as the winner of its Making a Difference contest — a competition intended to highlight the core values of a Humboldt State education. More»
The Forestry Chapter of the HSU Alumni Association is gearing up for its Humboldt Forestry Alumni Weekend again, to be held in conjunction with the HSU Spring Preview (April 11-13, 2008). More»
Take advantage of applying up to three years of your annual dues toward a Life Plan or Life membership. Save money and time when you convert your previously paid dues before December 31, 2008! More»
Former Western Washington University head football coach Rob Smith has been selected as the new head football coach at Humboldt State University, following an exhaustive process that began with a nationwide search. More»
More than a place to practice and play, Humboldt State's East Gym has been a true home for hundreds of Lumberjack basketball players who spent much of their college life dribbling down the venerable facility's hard court. More»
For the first time ever, the Humboldt State Construction Management Team went head-to-head with other institutions, including Arizona State University and Cal Poly San Louis Obispo, in the 21st annual Associated Schools of Construction competition in Sparks, NV. More»
The Lumberjack newspaper, HSU's student-run, student-produced newspaper, won four awards in the weekly newspaper category at the California College Media Association Competition: First Place for best feature photograph, First Place for best back-to-school issue, Third Place for best editorial, Third Place for general excellence. More»
Some changes are in the works in the south wing of the first floor as part of an ongoing effort to create a Learning Commons in the Library. New computers and more comfortable study space may be what prompted a recent parent compliment. More»
The Department of Sociology is bringing Raj Patel to campus on May 1, to talk about his new book, Stuffed and Starved, a startling exposé of the global food system and how activists are gaining ground against its corporate control. More»
The Humboldt Film Festival continues its 41-year tradition this March as the oldest student-run film festival in the world, with some major changes to bring it into the 21st century. A new website and online submissions have attracted filmmakers from all over the world. More»
When the moon became our sun…. Heather Meader-McCausland (’05) shares photography, film and thoughts on living in the interior arctic wilderness and navigating its social and environmental terrain. More»
Julie Handschumacher '84
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 sweatshirt. The drawing will be held on April 7. One answer per alum!
What is the persona (name) of the HSU Alumni Association on Facebook?
Answer: Alexander Von Humboldt