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October 2020

Green & Gold Homecoming,
Oct 5 - 9

No matter where you are, you can join in the homecoming fun! Check out the homecoming website for a schedule of events.

The Ears and Eyes of PBS Viewers

As the Public Editor & Ombudsman for PBS, Ricardo Sandoval-Palos (‘81, Journalism) receives comments and complaints from viewers about everything from Sesame Street to PBS news shows. It’s an interesting job to say the least.

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Distinguished Alumni Virtual Speaker Series

Jason Ramos
‘98, Kinesiology, ‘14 M.S. Kinesiology
Wednesday, Oct. 7
1 p.m.

Dan Phillips
‘91, Business and Computer Information Systems
Wednesday, Oct. 7
5:30 p.m.

Susan Seaman
‘96, Journalism
Tuesday, Oct. 20
1 p.m.

Student Wildfire Hardship Relief

This year has proven to be the worst wildfire season in California's history. These fires have disrupted the lives of some HSU students during already challenging circumstances. Evacuation, loss of internet, poor air quality and for some, the loss of a home are devastating events but with your support, students can keep learning and progress to their degree. Donate to the Student Adversity Fund today. This fund provides immediate assistance to students who have an unexpected situation or emergency that could force them to drop out of school.

Your gift will help HSU students affected by the wildfires continue their education at HSU.

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A Donation After Their own Hearts

Jerry and Gisela Rohde discovered a new way to donate to HSU and put their money into something they both love, the publishing of their books.

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Joseph I. Castro Appointed Eighth CSU Chancellor

Castro is the first-ever California native and Mexican American appointed to lead the nation's largest public university.

Updates From Campus

» Introducing HSU’s New Seaweed Farm, a First for California [Video]

» ‘Science for All’ with Spanish-Language Education in STEM

» HSU Reserves Residence Halls for Firefighters

» Strategic Planning Process Kicks Off

» Humboldt State Hosts SJSU Football

Take the Humboldt Quiz

How much do you know about Humboldt State? You could win great Humboldt prizes! Just click the answer button to respond. Those sending correct responses to this month's question will be entered in a drawing for Forever Humboldt gifts.

During the 1957 homecoming festivities what memorable event took place?

A) Several goats were discovered wandering around inside Siemens Hall.
B) The homecoming queen fell off the parade float she was riding on.
C) Members of the sophomore class burned down a building on campus.
D) It rained so hard during the homecoming football game, the visiting team's fans left before the game was over.

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Last month’s quiz asked, “In what year did all the campus residence halls become co-ed?” Congratulations to Karen Murphy (‘83, Environmental Resources Engineering) for submitting the correct answer and winning the drawing: 1969.

Questions? Comments? Rants?

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Upcoming Events

Homecoming
Oct 5-9

Distinguished Alumni Speaker Series - Jason Ramos (‘98, Kinesiology, ‘14 M.S. Kinesiology)
Wednesday, Oct. 7
1 - 2 p.m.

Humboldt to Hulu
Dan Phillips (‘91, Business and Computer Information Systems)
Wednesday, Oct. 7
5:30 p.m.

Distinguished Alumni Speaker Series - Susan Seaman (‘96, Journalism)
Tuesday, Oct. 20
1 - 2 p.m.

Between Art & Music

Music students play guitars outside Music B during their guitar chamber music class.

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Latest Class Notes

Emilie Uemura (‘15, Anthropology)
Since graduating from HSU, Uemura has worked as an archaeological technician for the Six Rivers National Forest, the Pike National Forest, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Lassen National Park, and DZC Archaeology. Working closely with natural resource and land managers, her interests grew to include sustainable communities, climate resiliency, environmental protection, and GIS. She is now pursuing a Master of Urban and Regional Planning degree at Eastern Washington University.

Kent Willis (‘69, Biological Sciences)
After earning his teaching credential from Humboldt State, Willis taught middle school in Fortuna, California for 42 years, as an 8th grade teacher, basketball and track coach, and vice principal. He earned two master's degrees and a doctorate over these years. His wife Marsha (Gallon), who is also a teacher, graduated from Humboldt State as well. They have two children, one who also graduated from Humboldt State. Willis retired from teaching in 2013 but has continued to coach 8th grade boys' basketball. A memoir, Teaching 42+, of his years of teaching has been published by Amazon, as has his most recent book, an autobiography, that has stories of him driving the bus for Biology class field trips at Humboldt State.

Kristin Klamm-Doneen (‘92, Philosophy)
Klamm-Doneen serves as the Chair of the Philosophy & Humanities Department at Anoka Ramsey Community College in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, just outside Minneapolis. She obtained her Ph.D. in Practical Philosophy from Stockholm University, her M.A. in Individual Studies: Comparative Philosophy & Religion from Central Washington University and an M.A. in Practical Philosophy. When pursuing one of her advanced degrees she was so pleased to take a distance learning class in advanced logic from her Humboldt State University advisor, Michael Goodwin. She absolutely loves her job in Minnesota, where she has taught full-time in Philosophy for the past 15 years. "Thank you HSU, for the great start!"

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Your Gifts Support HSU Students

Humboldt alumni are big supporters of HSU students and programs, and your gifts make a real difference. Your generous gifts through the Humboldt Loyalty Fund have supported scholarships, classroom technology upgrades, new lab equipment, and more.

Thank you!

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