HSU President Lisa Rossbacher reflects on the markers of the changing seasons: deciduous trees, migratory birds, community events -- and Humboldt State students. https://soundcloud.com/campusconnections

Dr. Lisa Rossbacher discusses Humboldt State University's commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement and on-going campus efforts to expand the culture of sustainability. https://soundcloud.com/campusconnections

HSU President Lisa Rossbacher discusses a recent study completed by Instructor Lonny Grafman and his engineering students. They examined the relative environmental and economic benefits of using mason jars in place of plastic and paper cups. https://soundcloud.com/campusconnections

Humboldt State University president Lisa Rossbacher discusses next year's budget. With so many unknowns around state legislator and governor decision making, one thing we can applaud is the decision to maintain tuition rates at current levels . There will be no tuition increase for this coming academic year.

Humboldt State University President Lisa Rossbacher discusses the importance of university donors. Donations support students by contributing to scholarships, internships, mentoring services and more. Whether from alumni, community members or foundations, Dr. Rossbacher says, "Thank you!"

Do we learn from mistakes or simply dwell on having made mistakes? California State University Presidents recently read the book, Mindset, by Carol S. Dweck. As HSU's Dr. Rossbacher explains, the book focuses on fulfilling our potential and how each of us can choose a growth mindset or a fixed mindset.

A healthier place for the entire community... Humboldt State University is becoming a tobacco free campus.

Humboldt State's academic year has come to a close. In this segment of Campus Connections , President Rossbacher reflects on the graduating class of 2017.

HSU President Lisa Rossbacher highlights a collaborative initiative called the Equity Alliance of the North Coast. This region-wide effort seeks to develop a more welcoming and supportive community -- the goal is to increase inclusion in our region. https://soundcloud.com/campusconnections

Hupa-Yurok artist George Blake received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters, conferred by the California State University and Humboldt State University, on October 11, 2016. Blake creates his art using wood, silver, bones and antlers. He is recognized as one of the few living people skilled in the traditional art of dugout canoe building. A Yurok dugout canoe created by Blake is on display in the HSU Library. Other works of Blake have been on display at the Smithsonian. Blake was honored by