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CAHSS Newsletter - November 2024
Congratulations Kaitlin Reed!
Native American Studies' Kaitlin Reed was one of four faculty to receive the McCrone award last week, which recognizes Humboldt’s junior faculty, acknowledges their potential in their field of research, and encourages their continued achievement.
Kaitlin Reed's recent book, Settler Cannabis: From Gold Rush to Green Rush in Indigenous Northern California was published last year.
Upcoming CAHSS Events
Featured Events
2024 Election Dissection: What Happened?
Wed Nov. 20
5 - 6:30pm | BSS 166
Please join faculty from the Department of Politics and students from the Politics Club, at this timely event, in which we will discuss various aspects of the 2024 election. The main topics we will "dissect" include: who the people were in and of the presidential campaigns, who the voters were, how different forms of media impacted the election, what the substantive issues that mattered (or not) were, and how the election fared internationally.
Book Reading, Art Exhibit, Q & A: Rhetoric and Democracy in a Post-Truth Era
Thurs Nov. 21
6:30pm | Northtown Books
Join COMM professor Joshua Frye who will read and discuss his book Rhetoric and Democracy in a Post-Truth Era with artist and Art + Film professor Jim Woglom.
Alumni Event: San Francisco Art Walk and Gathering
Sun Nov. 24
1:30 pm: Walking tour starting in Union Square (approx 1.5-2 hours)
3:30 pm: Alumni gathering at Johnny Foley's Irish House at 243 O'Farrell St.
Join CAHSS for a walking tour and alumni gathering in San Francisco! Led by the San Francisco Art Institute Legacy Foundation, the tour will feature Art + Film Professor Berit Potter as the guest expert. After the walk, there will be an alumni gathering hosted by Dean Jeff Crane.
Event Recap: Theater of War
Thank you to all the CAHSS organizers and participants in Theater of War last month! It was an impactful experience that sparked honest and open discussion, which we hope will continue a culture of critical dialogue on our campus.
Karen Davy
Music
Karen Davy, lecturer in the Music Department, has been appointed Vice President of the Kató Havas Association for the New Approach (KHANA). Havas, a world-renowned violin pedagogue, was a trailblazer in identifying and offering solutions to the physical, mental, and emotional tensions that affect string players. KHANA's purpose is to keep Havas' Approach available for future players and teachers. Davy's article, The Legacy of Kató Havas, was published in the CAL ASTA (American String Teachers Association) newsletter last June.
Dr. Laura Johnson
Geography
Dr. Laura Johnson was honored when her Old Town Eureka-based yoga studio, A Restful Space, won Best of Humboldt in the annual North Coast Journal contest. A Restful Space offers radical rest practice and communal grief tending with an emphasis on ecological, collective, and systemic grief. Over the summer, Laura also published a children's book with art from Pen+Pine called 'The Little Book of Rest.' You can find a copy at the North Coast Co-Op or Eureka Books, or reach out directly to Laura at laura.johnson@humboldt.edu. You can learn more about A Restful Space at www.arestfulspace.com
Joshua J. Frye
Communication
Dr. Frye has been contracted to provide evaluations for high-level foreign nationals seeking special work visas in the United States. These petitioners are seeking a National Interest Waiver for unique endeavors that require extraordinary ability and specialized skill sets not currently available within the US workforce. By vetting these individuals and writing technical expert letters of opinion to be included in their visa application to the US Citizens and Immigration Services (USCIS), Dr. Frye is contributing to building a highly specialized, diverse, and inclusive cadre of innovative professionals working within the US to advance the national interest.
'A-t'i Xwee-ghayt-nish: Still, We Live On in Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian’s 2024 Native Cinema Showcase
Directed by Art + Film Professor Dave Jannetta, and produced by Art + Film Lecturer Nicola Waugh, and Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Language and Culture Manager, Marva Sii~xuutesna Jones, the film tells the important story of Tolowa language resilience and revival for future generations.
The documentary is one of 12 films screening for free online Nov. 22-29.
Resources
Spring 2025 Course Promotion
Do you have a course you want promotional support with? Reach out to Social Media Manager Kianna Znika: kz45@humboldt.edu
CAHSS Social Media support drop in hours
Thursdays from 2-4pm in Gist Hall 122
Digital Communications Conclave
Dec. 11, 11am | SBS 405
A monthly roundtable of Humboldt's digital communicators. Share what's working, trade ideas, support each other's priority events.
Responding to Tech-Based Gendered Violence
Compiled by the Sexual Assault Prevention Team
ELITE Scholars Program
A resource for students who have exited the foster care system and independent students. Contact the new Student Support Specialist Jasmin Torres for more information on how she can support your students. Book a meeting | Learn more about the program.
Breaking Down the Gear Wall
The Dean's Office is still accepting winter clothing donations to Gist Hall 122, and is open to any students who want to pick up some warm clothes and shoes for the winter season.
Please spread the word to your students!
Care on Campus
Resources to share with your students
