Note: the following was sent out to the Humboldt State campus community last weeek. –Ed. Welcome back from fall break! I hope you had an opportunity to enjoy some downtime and engage in activities that were rejuvenating for you. As we march down the final stretch of this Fall 2020 semester, I am excited to…
California Faculty Association: Push pause on ruinous cuts at Humboldt State
As one of the largest employers in the community, HSU can and should do whatever it takes to maintain a full, steady, stable workforce to help the area’s economy survive COVID-19’s shutdowns.
Humboldt State asked to plan for possible polytechnic designation
Polytechnic institutions traditionally feature hands-on and career-focused programs, an emphasis in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) and applied science programs like health and agriculture, along with a strong liberal arts foundation.
Craftsmans Mall sale could eliminate local control over site development
Kevin L. Hoover Mad River Union ARCATA – The just-announced $3.95 million sale of the 8-acre Craftsmans Mall to the Humboldt State University Foundation could eliminate the local planning process for future development of the site. In one possible scenario that the university isn’t ruling out, the Planning Commission and Arcata City Council would have no…
UPDATED: HSU issues safety alert for suspicious man
The suspect is described as a white male, 5 feet, 11 inches, medium build, with medium length brown hair. He was wearing a white shirt, tan pants, and carrying a silver metallic-colored bag or fire blanket. He fled in an unknown direction.
SJSU Football returning to San José
The news comes as Santa Clara County Public Health announced the team could return to practice at its home field after Santa Clara County’s COVID-19 risk level was downgraded from the red to orange tier — or moderate level.
HSU suppresses COVID, hosts out-of-town team
Daniel Mintz Mad River Union HUMBOLDT – Following a high profile disagreement between the president of Humboldt State University (HSU) and the county’s health officer, COVID-19 has not shown any signs of significant on-campus transmission. That news comes as the university has controversially agreed to host a football team from San Jose State University for…
HSU campus closed because of the smoke, but online learning, ops continue
Due to smoke from the wildfires, campus is CLOSED for Thursday, Sept. 10. Any outdoor activity or outdoor instruction should not be moved indoors. Virtual instruction and operations will continue. You are encouraged to stay indoors if possible.
One more HSU student tests positive as initial testing for residents is completed
The affected students have been moved to rooms on campus that are set aside for isolation. The University is providing ongoing support including health and wellness checks with the students, as well as delivery of meals and other necessities.
Hospitalizations rise as COVID-19 advances; Tom, Terry spar over reopening
Cases could be 5-10 times those confirmed; dread, tension mount Daniel Mintz Mad River Union HUMBOLDT – The county’s total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has gone beyond 300 but the actual number could be 10 times that. And the steepening climb of cases is beginning to be reflected in hospitalizations. The status of COVID-19’s…