Here’s to bright, bold beginnings at Humboldt and beyond

December 2021

A $10,000 gift from the estate of Charlynn Johnson and her wife, Suzanne Moore, will help expand the HSU Library’s Textbook on Reserve program.

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On the Front Lines of COVID: An Infectious Disease Expert Innovates to Save Lives

An infectious disease physician with a background in wastewater and epidemiology, Dr. Amy Mathers (‘97, Biology) found herself among the country’s top medical officials as they scrambled for answers in the early days of the pandemic.

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Nominate the Next Distinguished Alumni

Since 1960, HSU has honored alumni for their outstanding contributions to society. Help us continue celebrating HSU’s excellence by nominating an alumni for the 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award.

Nomination forms can be emailed to forever@humboldt.edu or mailed to Alumni & Engagement, HSU, 1 Harpst Street, Arcata, California 95521, and must be received by Friday, Jan. 14, 2022.

Updates From Campus

Building Naming Honors HSU President Alistair McCrone »

President Jackson Presents Polytechnic Vision to CSU Board of Trustees »

Virtual Reality Helps Nurses See Different Perspectives, Build Compassion in Care »

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.

How many years did Emeritus President McCrone serve?

A. 28
B. 19
C. 25
D. 11

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Last month’s quiz asked, “How many HSU students were supported by donor giving last year?” Congratulations to Katherine Arnett (‘13, Religious Studies) for submitting the correct answer and winning the drawing. Answer: 674

Questions? Comments? Rants?

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1 Harpst St Arcata, CA 95521
forever@humboldt.edu or 707.826.3132

Stephanie Lane (’04 & ’16)
Office of Alumni & Engagement

Upcoming Events

Fall 2021 Commencement Ceremony
Friday, Dec. 17
3 p.m.

Campus Closed
Dec. 27 - 31

Distinguished Alumni Nominations Due
Friday, Jan. 14

MLK Day of Service
Monday, Jan. 17
8 a.m.

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Night Sky over Campus

The night sky is decorated with stars above the redwood trees on campus.

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Latest Class Notes

Jane Bardolf (‘01, Wildlife)
After 35 years of public service including U.S. Peace Corps, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, and finally 20 years with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Jane retired in April after working six years at the Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge.

Kimiko Nishitsuji (‘16, Critical Race, Gender & Sexuality Studies)
After graduating with a degree in CRGS in 2016, Kimiko Nishitsuji spent the last three years as a county eligibility worker at the County of Humboldt. Prior to that, she served as the patient benefits coordinator at Mad River Community Hospital. She recently relocated back to LA County and is the Medi-Cal enrollment specialist for WelbeHealth PACE, providing case management for medically complex at risk elders. She lives with her partner Patrick Notthoff (2012) and her cat Mr. Mochi.

Nikki Jardin (‘99, Environmental Studies)
Nikki Jardin recently launched an online and print publication created for people experiencing dementia-related illness, brain trauma, or other cognitive impairment. Mirador Magazine is the first leisure-oriented magazine created specifically for this community. Nikki was inspired to create Mirador when she couldn’t find accessible, magazine-type reading materials for her aunt who had been diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s Disease. The first two issues were published this past summer and fall, and a third will come off the press in late December. You can learn more at miradormagazine.com

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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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