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Alumni Updates
Brian Akre
Communication, 1980
I recently moved my family to The Hague to become senior speechwriter for the CEO and senior leadership of Royal Dutch Shell. I previously worked as head of Executive Speaker Services at Nokia in Finland. Earlier this year, I received a Cicero Speechwriting Award for a speech I wrote with Nokia's former CEO, which was delivered at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in 2010.
Erika Wright
English, 2001
I graduated from HSU in 2001 with a BA in English Literature and a minor in Ethnic Studies. Then I moved to London to do an MA in National and International Literatures in English at the University of London, School of Advanced Studies. HSU prepared me well for the next 10 years of my life where I lived, studied and worked in 4 different countries.
I lived and studied in both London and Berlin. Then I worked in Xi'an, China where I taught in the 1:2:1 program which brings Chinese students to Humboldt for 2 years. the past 2 years I have been living in Perth, Western Australia. I started teaching ESL to pre-literate refugees, am now I am working at Murdoch University and considering a PhD.
Tim Mulvehill
History, After completing my lower division work at HSU in 1997, I moved to Long Beach where I completed my B.A. in History in 2000., 2000
My wife, Sylvia and I are pleased to announce the birth of our first child, Nick. We continue to live and teach in Long Beach, CA.
Peggy Molloy
Art, Special Major: Art As Communication, 1993
Currently available on Humboldt Access Television are two programs originally produced in the 90's.
Peggy Molloy Dance Class, and Serious Music in Humboldt. The second program features the Music Professor Dr. Leland Barlow.
Elizabeth Fehr
Politics, 2011
I just got a job working with The Fund for the Public Interest.
Nicholas J Osborne
Sociology, 2004
In 2010, I completed my doctorate in educational administration and leadership at the University of California-Davis. I was recently hired at the University of Illinois in Urbana Champaign as the Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Veterans Programs. My research areas include veterans, emotional intelligence and community-building, and gender –specifically men and masculinities. I miss the sacred and tranquil Humboldt region!
Gary Perless
Geography, 1984
After an amazing, mind-opening, tongue-training Spring Field Study in Oaxaca, Mexico (1984) with Prof. Hal Jackson, I became smitten with Latin culture, Spanish and the travel bug. These passions combined with mountaineering (NOLS 1986) launched me into two marvelous decades of adventures off the beaten path in Mexico (Old and New), Pacific Northwest, Chile, Argentina, and Europe. Moved to Port Townsend, WA, in 2001, now married, with two kids, working as a teacher of Geography, Spanish, Music, and outdoor education. Glad to hear from classmates, travelers. Find me on linkedin or email directly: geo.teacher@yahoo.com
Craig Bashore
Sociology, Psychology - Social Welfare, 1970
I recently retired for the second time and my wife, Debbie and I moved from Palm Springs, California to Astoria, Oregon. We are glad to be back " in the rain".
Dawn Arledge
Sociology, Master's degree, 2002
Was chosen to receive an "Award of Excellence" from the California Office of Traffic Safety & the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for work to reduce the number of young people injured or killed in car crashes.
Zoe H. Armstrong
Religious Studies, Minor: Geography, 2003
June 1, 2009 I began serving in Peace Corps Armenia as a Community and Business Development Volunteer. I am an NGO Development Specialist for a Women's Resource Center in Southern Armenia. I will be completing my service term and moving back to the east coast this summer. I credit my time with the Refugee Extension Program out of HSU's Youth Educational Services for getting me this position. I am very happy to be counted amongst the large and proud group of past HSU students who have served in the US Peace Corps.