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Alumni Updates - Sociology
Rodney L Merrill
Sociology, 1975
Earned the PhD in Social Science in 2011 at Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands.
Melanie Bettenhausen
Sociology, 2005
Promoted to Outreach Director at the North Coast Co-op. Now responsible for Marketing & Membership. I use my background in Sociology (specifically what I learned at HSU) to inform my work in the community around access issues (food, bathroom, exercise, etc.)
Donny Triplat
SociologySocial Studies, 1992
Currently birthing a native landscape business after 12 years research forestry, 5 years environmental restoration, 5 years arborist work, and 10 years of service in the Food industry catering and working in fine dining restaurants. Blend this all with a passion for personal healing work; physically, emotionally, and spiritually. What has come of this is a project that my wife and I are creating: Truckee River Sanctuary where we grow food, raise poultry, and have built a Kiva to share with our community to build relations amongst people that want to grow and create new ways of living within our decaying social systems of life. It's really a place to connect and grow. I've been busy.
Shelli Maher-Sarchett
Sociology, 2002
I am in my 7th year as the Assistant Softball Coach here at Humboldt State University.
Jessica Poletski
Sociology, 2009
I received my Master of Arts in Teaching degree in May of this year from Warner Pacific College in Portland, OR. I reside in the Portland area and work for Head Start.
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!
Craig Bashore
SociologyPsychology - 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
SociologyMaster'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.
Rob Slaten
Sociology, 1989
Have two boys, Jack and Harry.
craig Bashore
SociologyPsychology,Social Welfare, 1970
My wife and I retired and moved to Astoria, Oregon in July 2010.