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(Submitted November 24, 2003 10:46:44 by Robert Ruehl)Hi! '87 grad. After 12 years of trying, it took a four year hitch in Naval Aviation to convince me that actually graduating from college was within my abilities. The Dirty Half Doz. esp. fellow Navy aviator and rabid hockey fan J. Harper were just the ticket. I worked for the NWS in Eureka and then the NSF doing aviation weather support for the Antarctic Prog. at South Pole. Now back at NWS as a MetTech in Eureka. Best to all and special hello to "Ben" and Cmdr.Plank
(Submitted September 29, 2003 23:33:43 by Brian Ellis)What a wonderful article about my friends, the HSU Geography Professors. As to what you meant to me as a student who spent so much of my time with you, I have this to say: I wished I could have been one of you...All my best, Brian Ellis, 5125 Gary St., San Diego, CA 92115 sandiegoscreenwriter@yahoo.com. Currently transitioning from a job in computer software to a career in screenwriting and filmmaking. Ben-I'm carrying the torch now...
(Submitted September 5, 2003 19:38:24 by Tom Sinclair)Greetings from Santa Barbara! I missed the reunion but I thoroughly enjoyed the Alumni newsletter and I passed it along to the folks in Tahoe (TRPA is still dominated by Humboldt grads). I was saddened to hear of Dr. Harper’s passing. He was an exceptional teacher. I left Tahoe & TRPA in 2000 for Santa Barbara and the California Coastal Commission. SB is great, but I can’t wait to take a road trip to Humboldt soon!
(Submitted September 5, 2003 13:16:35 by Cari Pogan)I just want to say how great the reunion was in April- Thanks to everyone who helped put it together and to those who made it there. I hope we will continue to have reunions every few years; I miss Humboldt and would like to keep in touch with the Geography Department and Alumni. I am currently working at College of Marin and living in Fairfax (Marin County). My address is PO Box 2111, San Anselmo, CA 94979.
(Submitted August 30, 2003 14:10:30 by N aim Zeibak)Greetings from Western Michigan University! Just landed a job as a Visiting Professor in the Geography Department here. On my way to being the quintessential higher ed mercenary. Should have my dissertation completed by December. Wish I could have been at the Reunion... Still trying to find some way to migrate back to the Pacific Northwest. Hope all of the class of 94' are doing well.
(Submitted May 1, 2003 10:11:16 by Lesley Atlansky)How was the reunion? I really wanted to go - unfortunately I had just made a trip to HSU, and my in- laws (who live there) were coming to see us that weekend. ~sigh~ Hope all went well, and you will plan another one that I can attend. Study hard for those finals! ;)
(Submitted April 9, 2003 14:05:20 by casey graham part two)Then of course I was taught by other awesome professors like Ben Bennion, Blank, Haynes, and none other than master bowler Joe Leeper. I am trying to get there for the reunion, but will have to see. I am a High School Social Sciences teacher / water polo coach at Rio Mesa High School in Oxnard, CA. I am also the director of the Junior Lifeguard Program and a Lifeguard for the City of Port Hueneme, CA. Drop me a line 2425 Panama Dr. Channel Islands Beach, CA 93035
(Submitted April 9, 2003 14:04:10 by casey graham)Wow!! HSU Geography is on the rise!! Reeling from shame that I was not able to attend the CGS meeting in 99 at the newest of our CSUs: my local Cal State Channel Islands, I was even more saddened by the passing of John Harper. I started at HSU as a wandering undeclared freshman straight out of Ventura High School in 1992. Then, I enrolled in Harper's Physical Geography class, and that was it. It was Geography all the way baby!!
(Submitted March 18, 2003 10:02:52 by Ernie Wasson)I owe my love of maps, cultural & biogeography, travel, world news and more to Bennion, Harper, Coleman & Plank. I will always remember the "world view" from the windows/steps of Founders Hall. Presently I live/work in Santa Cruz as the Nursery & Garden Curator for the Horticulture Dept. at Cabrillo College. I hear rumors of an alumni get-together in April but see no mention on the web page...whats happening? My snail mail address is 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA 95003
(Submitted March 13, 2003 16:39:29 by Mike Hagey)Hello to Coleman, Leeper, Cranfield. After Humboldt I went to the University of Florida (Masters). Then entered a Ph.D. program at Ohio State University, but after 3 years I took a job at the U.S. International Trade Commission in Washington, D.C. In 1996, my wife and I moved to the Seattle area, where I took job with U.S. Customs, and I currently work as an Account Manager with Customs in Seattle. We have two kids, 5 and 3. 17708 30th Dr. SE, Bothell, WA 98012
(Submitted February 11, 2003 12:28:09 by Cesar Fernando Elias)I am so glad to see the advancements this department has made since the early 90's (92) when I graduated from HSU. Keep at the good work and congratulations on the newsletter its wonderful.
(Submitted January 25, 2003 16:42:42 by Tim Citro (95))Read the newsletter and it is great to stay up to date on department. Sorry to here about Dr. Harper. I still live locally in McKinleyville and work as a FireFighter and Paramedic for the Humboldt Fire District.
(Submitted September 15, 2002 16:31:47 by Jessica Friday)Am so sorry to hear of Prof. Harper's passing, and it warms my heart to know his name lives on at HSU now. Please add me to the alumni list ('98) 7913 Creek Hollow Rd. Blacklick, OH 43004
(Submitted August 21, 2002 12:04:58 by Amy Harris-Kennedy)I enjoyed the newsletter and feeling like I could still be a part of those glory days at HSU. Please add me to the alumni list for 1997 under Amy Harris. I am working with the Department of Transportation in Sacramento as an Associate Biologist/Environmental Planner.
(Submitted June 16, 2002 13:27:02 by Scott Kruse)HSU '74 (Geography, Natural Resources, Biology). Great newsletter! I teach science at Kingsburg HS and am a GLOBE Trainer with NASA-Ames and NASA-Goddard. We are scheduled to take an international group of students to the Ellseworth Mtns, Antarctica in Dec 2003. John Harper & I established the "Mineral King Collection" at CSU-Fresno consisting of 7000+ documents. Keep up the great work!
(Submitted June 14, 2002 13:44:53 by Mark Hoerl)Please add me to the alumni list. My address is: 307 Woodland Ave. Smithville, MO 64089 I graduated in '96. Just read about Dr. Harpers passing, he will be missed.
(Submitted April 24, 2002 21:53:30 by Naim Zeibak)Great idea this Newsletter. I remember when Dr. Harper would come to the department early to let us in to get the coffee ready for our Bagel Table in the foyer of Founders Hall. He always did make the extra effort where his students were concerned, he will be remembered with respect and fondness, a true professional and a quality person. I should be defending my dissertation by christmas, hope to hear more from everyone. Naim Zeibak '94
(Submitted April 23, 2002 08:55:27 by Nancy Brown Danzig)I was pleasantly surprised to receive the Winter 2001-2002 newsletter and hear all of the familiar names, especially Hal Jackson, Ben Bennion, and Joe Leeper. Prior to graduating in 1984, I interned at the Humboldt County Planning Department. I am working for the U.S. Department of Transportation (Federal Transit Administration) overseeing planning and environmental work in New York City. I'm married and have two children.
(Submitted April 14, 2002 19:34:59 by Tom Watson)I was sad to hear of John Harper's passing, he will be missed. Most of my years at Humboldt were spent in the company of John Harper, and Joe Leeper. Thanks for all the great years there. Still working in the high tech industry as an Oracle Database Analyst. In my spare time I work on Salmon and Steelhead fisheries restoration. Please update my mailing address to: Tom Watson (84') 1906 108th Ave. SE Bellevue, WA. 98004.
(Submitted April 13, 2002 11:26:34 by Cindy Champion)Thank you for the newsletter! Very sorry to hear about John Harper. Please update my alumni info: same address, 140 Deer Hollow Rd., San Anselmo, CA 94960-1226. Currently working as a smokejumper for the US Forest Service, Redmond Air Center, Redmond, OR. When is the reunion?
(Submitted April 5, 2002 07:34:16 by Alan "Skip" Jorgensen)Compliments to the Alumni Newsletter. I came across many familiar names from the "early days". Please add my name to the alumni list. Alan "Skip" Jorgensen (Geography '71)began teaching in Ferndale in '72. Currently - District Superintendent, McKinleyville U.S.D. Appreciate serving on HSU Education Advisory Committee.
(Submitted April 1, 2002 20:12:27 by Denise Woodward)Great newsletter. Thanks so much. I was so sorry to hear about the passing of John Harper. He was a wonderful teacher. Please update my alumni info to read: Denise Woodward ('91), works as an audio engineer with the American Conservatory Theater, San Francisco, CA and is a proud member of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists, and Allied Crafts of the United States and Canada, Local 16, AFL-CIO
(Submitted March 26, 2002 14:49:29 by Lesley Atlansky)Great newsletter - very sorry to hear about John Harper. I loved his tests!! Please add me to the Alumni list (graduated '95): I dropped out of grad school at Portland State in '96, got a certificate in Graphic Design at Pacific Northwest College of Art, worked for a beer distributor doing graphics, and just quit to take care of my first kid, Owen. Live in Estacada, Oregon, freelancing and taking care of 2 llamas, 4 goats, 7 chickens, 2 dogs and all the neighborhood cats.
(Submitted March 5, 2002 13:23:57 by Charles (Chuck) Cranfield)Thank you for the newsletter. Condolences to all regarding the passing of John Harper. Glad to hear John Coleman still has a farm and is getting his hands dirty. Regards to the best faculty advisor at Humboldt- Joe Leeper. Que bien Jose, sigue adelante. FYI- I am no longer in Nebraska as stated in the newsletter, I have been Superintendent of the National Park of American Samoa for the last 3 years.
(Submitted February 23, 2002 09:16:41 by Jim Lincoln)My new address is: James F. Lincoln 6113 Umber Street Golden, CO 80403-7474
(Submitted February 15, 2002 11:07:12 by John Jensen)It's always great to receive the Alumni Newsletter. I helps to remind me how much I enjoyed HSU, the Geography Dept (the "Globetrotters") and the environment. Since graduating in 1985, I have worked as a soils geologist for 7 years and for the past 10 years I am working as a project manager for a national flood determination company based in Los Angeles. I am married and have a 1 year old son. In my free time I surf, climb, bike and travel.
(Submitted February 13, 2002 11:14:23 by Steve Lindelof)Compliments on the newsletter, sad to hear of John Harper's passing. In the Newsletter I am named Tom Lindelof. Please change to Steve Lindelof, and change address:2103 Rockefeller Ln #1-Redondo Beach, CA 90278. I have returned from Japan,(four years ago). I was a GIS technician for Gallo of Sonoma Winery and am now a GIS Analyst for Afilliated Computer Services. Married 7 years, expecting our first child in June. Love to hear from Geographers who graduated in 1993.
(Submitted February 11, 2002 11:52:21 by Mike Walcher)Sending compliments on the newsletter and my sympathys at the news of John Harper's passing. He was the first professor that took a genuine interest in my education and development as a person, rather than being just another face in the crowd. He wasn't the only one of the "Dirty Half Dozen" who influence me over the next 4 years though. I'll never forget my first (and last) soy bean loaf at Coleman's farm and backpacking trip with Plank on the Appalachian trail in 1980.
(Submitted February 11, 2002 09:11:03 by MaryAnn Tierney Kelley)I enjoyed the newsletter tremendously. I too was so sorry to hear about Dr. Harper, his water quality class was one of my favorites! (I graduated in 1982) I am teaching high school social studies in the California Gold Country, Sutter Creek specifically. I use my geography background every day. I just finished my master's/administrative credential. I will look forward to the next newsletter.
(Submitted February 10, 2002 13:04:05 by Lee Brannen)Nice hearing from HSU again. I haven't heard 'Gentle Ben's' name in twenty five years! Graduated early in '76 after spending two great years up there wrestling, living in King Salmon, and student interning at the Eureka Community Development Department. Worked as a planner for five years, then went into electronics and telecommunications. Am now a privat consultant and expect to receive my MBA after the spring quarter.
(Submitted February 10, 2002 00:32:57 by Nancy Walsh '78 (Herring))Wonderful newsletter! Sorry to hear about the passing of Dr. Harper. I was lucky enough to have each of the "dirty half-dozen". Our daughter followed in our footsteps and is now a Junior at HSU, though her major is Geology. I never pursued a career in Geography and am extremely jealous of the interns for the NGS! I am currently a web site designer for various non-profit organizations as well as a machine embroiderer for their fund-raising efforts.
(Submitted February 7, 2002 10:57:27 by MICHAEL KOCH)I ENJOYED THE ALUMNI NEWSLETTER FOR THE GEOGRAPHY DEPT. CAN YOU ADD ME ON THE ALUMNI LIST UNDER 1980'S: INFORMATION: MICHAEL KOCH ('80), LIVES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. IS A 22 YEAR VETERAN WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT. AWARDED THE MEDAL OF VALOR AND THREE EXEMPLARY SERVICE AWARDS. CURRENTLY LECTURES ON COUNTER-TERRORISM TO LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL. COACHES WOMENS SOCCER FOR THE PAST 12 YEARS. MARRIED WITH THREE CHILDREN.
(Submitted February 4, 2002 12:23:04 by Steve Walther)Great Newsletter. I'm glad to get an update on the "dirty half-dozen" and see that the department is still going strong. I was sorry to read about the passing of John Harper. I'll pass the newsletter along to some other HSU Georgraphers that I still keep in contact. Please change my mailing address to: Steve Walther, 1036 N. Echohawk Way, Eagle, ID 83616. Steve Walther (91') lives in Boise, Idaho. He works as a investment/financial planner throughout the Northwest.
(Submitted January 23, 2002 08:24:28 by Annette & Tom Lesher)We both enjoyed the newsletter. Keep up the good work!
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