Humboldt State Facilities Management Yesterday evening, shortly after 5 p.m., the campus was hit with a deluge of water spanning approximately 45 minutes. The volume of water experienced in this short time period impacted several of our buildings. Facilities Maintenance staff was on site well into the evening dealing with the impacts. We may continue…
HSU-to-Northtown pedestrian walkway ablaze in new LED light
BRIGHT IDEA The pedestrian walkway connecting L.K. Wood Boulevard with G Street over U.S. Highway 101 is now much brighter at night, thanks to an upgrade of the lighting there. The lights were converted to high-intensity, energy efficient LED lamps at a cost of $33,700. Humboldt State contributed $18,000 to the project; Measure Z covered…
Mayor Brett Watson: Welcome to Arcata 2019
As your Mayor and an alumnus of Humboldt State University, I’d like to be among the first to welcome you to Arcata! If you’re a returning student, welcome back! It’s people like you who help us create a more diverse and vibrant community. While you’re here, I encourage you to get to know your city and…
KHSU’s road map taking shape – announcement to come Friday
Kevin L. Hoover Mad River Union ARCATA – Humboldt State University is expected to announce later today tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 9 that it has forged an interim alliance with Capital Public Radio (CPR) in Sacramento to stabilize radio station KHSU as further options are developed. According to informed sources, CPR will provide state and local content…
An HSU student’s fresh perspective on Humboldt’s unique opportunities
Arcata Chamber of Commerce ARCATA – Arcata Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Joellen Clark-Peterson recently interviewed Humboldt State University student Lauren Murphy from Pacific Grove, a biology student with an emphasis on ecology and biodiversity. Why did you choose HSU? I was applying to schools for a biology degree. I only visited schools after I…
KHSU aftermath aired before KEET board, on TV
Jack Durham Mad River Union EUREKA – Former KHSU volunteers, many still in mourning following the sudden dismantling of their beloved radio station, are now looking at alternative forms of community radio. Five former KHSU volunteers attended the April 18 meeting of the KEET-TV Board of Directors and asked the PBS station to consider creating…
UPD campus alert issued for assault suspect
Campus Safety Bulletin: Suspect in Assault The University Police Department is advising the Humboldt State University community to be on the alert for an individual alleged to be involved in an assault on campus. The incident is still under investigation; however, assistance is being sought to locate the subject. Dennis Gomez (pdf of police flier),…
Last remaining KHSU employee quits
Mad River Union HUMBOLDT STATE – Natalya Estrada, the last employee not fired by the Humboldt State administration as part of last Thursday’s abrupt purge of KHSU’s staff and volunteers, has resigned her position. Estrada, who’d been retained as Morning Edition host, follows David Reed, who had been appointed as the station’s new interim director,…
Another Village housing project revision before the City Council
Kevin L. Hoover Mad River Union ARCATA – In what has become a recurring event, still another revised version of The Village housing project is being submitted to the Arcata City Council for consideration. The newest iteration, incorporating alterations recommended by the council during recent meetings, is to be considered during the Wednesday, April 17…
Memo to KHSU staff from Peter Fretwell
Mad River Union This memorandum was posted on KHSU’s listserv this morning by former General Manager Peter Fretwell, who was also dismissed as part of the station overhaul. —– Forwarded Message —– From: Peter M Fretwell <[email protected]> To: khsu-allstaff <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2019, 9:33:36 AM PDT Subject: [khsu-allstaff] KHSU Reorganization Dear KHSU Volunteers,…