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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.
Gabi Kirk
Geography, Environment & Spatial Analysis
Dr. Gabi Kirk was awarded a American Association of University Women (AAUW) American Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship for 2026-27 to support the writing of her first scholarly monograph, Cultivating Sustainable Sovereignty: Palestinian Agrarian Lives in Transnational Focus.
AAUW’s largest funding program began in 1888, making it one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious fellowship programs exclusively for women. This fellowship supports women scholars who are completing doctoral dissertations, conducting postdoctoral research, or finishing research for publication. AAUW (American Association of University Women) is the nation’s leading organization for equity in higher education and women’s economic empowerment. Founded in 1881 by women who defied society’s conventions by earning college degrees, AAUW has since worked to increase women’s access, opportunity, and equity in higher education through advocacy and philanthropy of more than $146 million, supporting thousands of women scholars. Learn more at aauw.org.
Socks Lucas, Natalie Anthone, Mia Harmon
Art + Film
Cal Poly Humboldt Ceramics students were invited to participate in the California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art (CCACA) in Davis. Hosted by John Natsoulas Gallery, the conference brings together more than 50 ceramics programs from across the state, creating a dynamic environment for exhibition, dialogue, and exchange.
Our ceramics students represented Cal Poly Humboldt with distinction, exhibiting their work alongside peers from throughout California. Their efforts were recognized with several major awards: Socks Lucas received First Place, Natalie Anthone was awarded Second Place, and Mia Harmon was awarded the honor of a solo exhibition at the John Natsoulas Gallery.
Congratulations, CCACA 2026 Ceramic Students!
Myles Chrispeels
Geography, Environment & Spatial Analysis
Geospatial Science and Technology major Myles Chrispeels won the Christopherson Geosystems Student Award for his paper "A Workflow for the Remote Sensing of Turbidity in Freshwater" at the California Geographical Society annual conference in Huntington Beach, CA. In this paper, Myles demonstrates a methodology for using high-resolution imagery and publicly available field data to develop an accessible, statistically sound workflow for monitoring turbidity and water quality patterns in freshwater drinking-water reservoirs.
'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
