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College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
The College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences (CAHSS) is an artistic, creative, and intellectual community. It is an equitable partnership of staff, faculty, and students who are devoted to teaching, learning, and collaboration. The many fields within CAHSS provide the greatest breadth for service-learning, creative engagement, and professional opportunity within a diverse and changing society.
Hands-on Experience
Our programs and majors offer many unique opportunities to extend learning beyond the classroom including student performances, studios, laboratories, newsrooms, internships, and more. Hands-on learning enriches the student, the university, and the community, tying academic study to real-world experiences.
Study Abroad
Studying abroad is an exciting way to enhance an undergraduate experience through exposure to different cultures, languages, and communities. Travel, explore, embrace new environments, all while making progress toward graduation.
Personal Attention
It’s the difference between sitting through a lesson and playing a role in creating it. Feel challenged by faculty who expand students’ worldview and supported by departments that pride themselves on personalized attention.
Armeda C. Reitzel
Communication
Dr. Armeda C. Reitzel, Professor Emeritus, has been selected for her second engagement as a Virtual Service Pilot Program Participant with the Peace Corps. Over the course of 27 weeks, Dr. Reitzel will support the English language and communication skill development of Ukrainian teachers and youth across 15 schools located in different areas of Ukraine.
Dr. Troy Lescher (Faculty) & Hayden Hilscher (Student)
Dance, Music & Theatre
Dr. Troy Lescher and Hayden Hilscher (Class of 2026) recently published “Doctoral Projects in Progress in Theatre Arts, 2026” for the Association of Theatre in Higher Education (ATHE). This report, based on collaborations of numerous national and international institutions, introduces PhD candidates and shares their emerging research with the field.
Sarah Lasley
Art + Film
Sarah Lasley was included in Filmmaker magazine's 28th edition the 25 New Faces of Independent Film list, an annual curated cross-section of outstanding independent film creatives from around the world.
CAHSS Alumni Updates
Vincent Engel
Art, 1970
Vincent and his wife, both 1970 graduates of Humboldt State, recently returned to California after living almost 10 wonderful years in Barcelona, Spain. They returned to be new grandparents. They are slowly readjusting to the pace of life here, but enjoying their grandson. They are looking forward to visiting Cal Poly Humboldt this fall. It's always nice seeing the changes to the campus and it’s magnificent surroundings.
Kathleen Clark
Sociology, 91
After graduation, Kathleen very happily worked as a bread baker at the Co-op Bakery for several years... but eventually got a job as a social worker in Child Welfare in the Bay Area. She promoted to a supervisor position (her favorite job) and later became a program manager for the Public Administrator in the Bay Area. Kathleen retired in 2022. She and her wife returned to Humboldt County where she is now on the McKInleyville Municipal Advisory Committee, and volunteering at the Native Plant Society and thoroughly enjoying the beaches and hikes that she loved 30+ years ago. And she is so glad that so many college friends are still here.
Robert Christensen
History, 2007
Robert has continued to live in Humboldt County since graduating. In 2024, he was hired by the Humboldt Community Services District, and in 2025, he was promoted to Administrative Services Manager at the District, where he oversees Human Resources and Risk Management and serves as the Board Secretary to an elected Board of Directors.
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CAHSS News
- The Fall 2026 Edition of Humboldt Magazine is now Live Online!
- Cal Poly Humboldt Student’s Journey Leads to Top CSU Honor
- Working with the Elements: Inside Cal Poly Humboldt’s Clay Recycling and Reclamation Projects
- Bridging Languages, Expanding Access: Inside the Center for Translation & Interpretation
- Finding Community, Building Community
- Congratulations to the Class of 2026! (PHOTOS)