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CAHSS Newsletter - November 2024
Congratulations Kaitlin Reed!
Native American Studies' Kaitlin Reed was one of four faculty to receive the McCrone award last week, which recognizes Humboldt’s junior faculty, acknowledges their potential in their field of research, and encourages their continued achievement.
Kaitlin Reed's recent book, Settler Cannabis: From Gold Rush to Green Rush in Indigenous Northern California was published last year.
Upcoming CAHSS Events
Featured Events
2024 Election Dissection: What Happened?
Wed Nov. 20
5 - 6:30pm | BSS 166
Please join faculty from the Department of Politics and students from the Politics Club, at this timely event, in which we will discuss various aspects of the 2024 election. The main topics we will "dissect" include: who the people were in and of the presidential campaigns, who the voters were, how different forms of media impacted the election, what the substantive issues that mattered (or not) were, and how the election fared internationally.
Book Reading, Art Exhibit, Q & A: Rhetoric and Democracy in a Post-Truth Era
Thurs Nov. 21
6:30pm | Northtown Books
Join COMM professor Joshua Frye who will read and discuss his book Rhetoric and Democracy in a Post-Truth Era with artist and Art + Film professor Jim Woglom.
Alumni Event: San Francisco Art Walk and Gathering
Sun Nov. 24
1:30 pm: Walking tour starting in Union Square (approx 1.5-2 hours)
3:30 pm: Alumni gathering at Johnny Foley's Irish House at 243 O'Farrell St.
Join CAHSS for a walking tour and alumni gathering in San Francisco! Led by the San Francisco Art Institute Legacy Foundation, the tour will feature Art + Film Professor Berit Potter as the guest expert. After the walk, there will be an alumni gathering hosted by Dean Jeff Crane.
Event Recap: Theater of War
Thank you to all the CAHSS organizers and participants in Theater of War last month! It was an impactful experience that sparked honest and open discussion, which we hope will continue a culture of critical dialogue on our campus.
Amber Rae Alvarez, Madison Henderson, Cruz Lopez, Lana Murillo, Veronica Patton, John Rutter, Kiera Sladen, Ruth Worthington, and Noah Zerbe
Politics
The Cal Poly Humboldt team representing South Sudan (Amber Rae Alvarez, Madison Henderson, Cruz Lopez, Lana Murillo, Veronica Patton, John Rutter, Kiera Sladen, and Ruth Worthington) at the National Model United Nations conference in New York took home an honorable mention award for their excellent work. Despite its name, the National Model United Nations conference draws 5,000+ students from more than 90 countries around the world. The recognition placed Cal Poly Humboldt in the top quarter of all schools competing at the international conference.
Model United Nations (PSCI 377) is taught every spring by Prof. Noah Zerbe and is open to any interested student.
Emma Feige, Kiera Sladen, Blake Benbow, Daniel Levine, Amanda Cawthorn, and Florencia Munoz, Noah Zerbe
Politics
The Cal Poly Humboldt Model United Nations program had a very successful year. At the regional Model United Nations of the Far West conference, the Humboldt delegation competed against more than 400 students from across the Western United States. The team representing Egypt (Emma Feige, Kiera Sladen, Blake Benbow, Daniel Levine, Amanda Cawthorn, and Florencia Munoz) won an outstanding delegation award. In addition, Amanda Cawthorn was the lead author in the best resolution at the conference, and Kiera Sladen was chosen as the best delegate in her committee.
Model United Nations is offered as a course (PSCI 377) every spring.
Willow Augilar, Amanda Coorey, Ali Laith, Steven Nichols, Jayden Rocha, Cora Shimetz, Abby Wetmore, Mackenzie Wray,
Dance, Music & Theatre
The Theatre program's performance of Clue: On Stage was evaluated by a respondent representing the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Region 7. Eight students in the production received awards for KCACTF. Willow Augilar and Ali Laith have been nominated for the Irene Ryan Acting award, which provides them with special training opportunities at next year's KCACTF conference. In addition, 6 students won Meritorious Achievement Awards - Jayden Rocha for Sound Design, Mackenzie Wray for Stage Management, Abby Wetmore for Stage Management, Cora Shimetz for Properties Design, Amanda Coorey for Scenic Design, ande Steven Nicholos for Sound Design.
'A-t'i Xwee-ghayt-nish: Still, We Live On in Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian’s 2024 Native Cinema Showcase
Directed by Art + Film Professor Dave Jannetta, and produced by Art + Film Lecturer Nicola Waugh, and Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Language and Culture Manager, Marva Sii~xuutesna Jones, the film tells the important story of Tolowa language resilience and revival for future generations.
The documentary is one of 12 films screening for free online Nov. 22-29.
Resources
Spring 2025 Course Promotion
Do you have a course you want promotional support with? Reach out to Social Media Manager Kianna Znika: kz45@humboldt.edu
CAHSS Social Media support drop in hours
Thursdays from 2-4pm in Gist Hall 122
Digital Communications Conclave
Dec. 11, 11am | SBS 405
A monthly roundtable of Humboldt's digital communicators. Share what's working, trade ideas, support each other's priority events.
Responding to Tech-Based Gendered Violence
Compiled by the Sexual Assault Prevention Team
ELITE Scholars Program
A resource for students who have exited the foster care system and independent students. Contact the new Student Support Specialist Jasmin Torres for more information on how she can support your students. Book a meeting | Learn more about the program.
Breaking Down the Gear Wall
The Dean's Office is still accepting winter clothing donations to Gist Hall 122, and is open to any students who want to pick up some warm clothes and shoes for the winter season.
Please spread the word to your students!
Care on Campus
Resources to share with your students
