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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.

Dean Jeff Crane and Dr. Kaitlin Reed at the McCrone Scholar Awards

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.

Election Dissection Poster

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. 

Flyer for book reading

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.

Berit Potter headshot

Achievements

Latest Achivements

Faculty

James M. Floss

Communication

The purpose of the JAMES M. FLOSS SCHOLARSHIP FUND is to support students majoring or minoring in Dance, Music, and Theatre Arts or other performing arts, with a focus on Theatre Arts including acting, directing, and storytelling. A $2,000 award will be given annually for a period of five years. Recipients can receive the award only once. Recipients will be selected by the Department of Dance, Music, and Theatre, and awarded by the Financial Aid office. Donations can be made to the fund at https://giving.humboldt.edu/james-m-floss-theatre-arts-fund-0

Faculty

Alison Ruth Holmes

Politics

Professor Alison Holmes (Politics) has passed the Yurok Bar Exam and was sworn into the Yurok Tribal Court Bar by Chief Judge Abby Abinanti in January. She is now Yurok Bar #97.  

Faculty

Alison Holmes

Politics

Dr. Alison Holmes (PSCI) served as Vice Chair of International Research on the organizing committee of the CSU International Forum (Dec 12-13) at CSU Chico. She has been instrumental in extending the reach of what has been an annual staff event (hosted by the Chancellor's Office) to now include faculty. The goal is to better connect CSU faculty doing international research as well as staff and faculty supporting students going abroad and international students on our campuses. She also presented a paper on the continuing rise of sub-state/international politics particularly in CA and in the aftermath of the US election. 

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'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. 

Sheryl Suu-daa-chu Steinruck in Still We Live On

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 meetingLearn more about the program.

Kianna Znika presents a social media workshop

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!

CAHSS Gear Wall poster

Fall 2024 Letter from the Dean

For CAHSS alumni and donors

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