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Dennis A. Hansell, Biological Sciences, 1978

Submitted: December 31, 2012

Oceanography professor at the University of Miami, FL. Research focuses on the ocean carbon cycle, with particular interest in the role of organic matter. Presently serve as Chairman of the United States Carbon Cycle Scientific Steering Group. Research cruise in Feb/March 2013 in the Ross Sea of the Southern Ocean (53 days at sea) followed by June cruise in Gulf of Alaska.

Thomas A. Dorst, Business Administration, 1984

Submitted: December 22, 2012

Graduated with honors: Most Outstanding Finance and Economics Student, Class of 1984. I have been working at the same company the past 26 years after getting my MBA from San Jose State University with honors (Beta Gamma Sigma). I am currently the Deputy Director of Business Management responsible for Operations Finance, Program Planning & Financial Control, Estimating & Pricing, Rates & Budgets, Compliance and Archives.

Eric Burke, Forestry & Wildland Resources, 2005

Submitted: December 21, 2012

RPF # 2873, I have recently accepted a promotion as Vegetation Management Officer for the Tahoe National Forest, Yuba River Ranger District. Married to Martha Burke (RPF # 2918). Expecting first child Sierra Elizabeth Burke 3/27/2013.

Yang Yang, Geography, Spring 2011

Submitted: December 14, 2012

After I graduated from Humboldt in May 2011 with two BAs in Geography and International Studies, I went to London School of Economics and Political Science to pursue a MSc in Human Geography and Urban Studies Research. After completing my course work at the LSE, since August 2012, I proceeded to the PhD program in Cultural Geography at University of Colorado at Boulder to do research in ethnic studies in China.

Trisha Marie Phillips, Child Development Elementary Education (Liberal Studies), 2009

Submitted: December 11, 2012

Since graduation I have worked within the field of Special Education. I am wife to a wonderful man named Bryan and mother to his son Rylee. Bryan and I met in 2007 at a high school birthday party in Arcata and we were married August 10th, 2012 in Benbow. I just began working at Crestwood Behavioral Health Center.

Penelope Black Liotta, Wildlife, 1984

Submitted: December 10, 2012

Master's of Education Conferred December 2012 along with teaching license from Bethel University, McKenzie, Tennessee. Beginning a new career as a secondary school biology teacher.

Carol Renee Croissant White, English, 1998

Submitted: November 19, 2012

Started personal business in garden/landscape consultation for Puget Sound region. Emphasizing ecological responsibility and sustainability. www.intelligentdesigngardens.com

Heather Frambach, Politics, 2009

Submitted: November 13, 2012

Heather is currently an urban agriculture planner at the City of Austin, Texas, the Community Outreach Manager for a small East Austin farmers market, and an organizing fellow with Real Food Challenge, a national campaign that organizers for more local and sustainable food on college campuses. She completed her master's degree in Community & Regional Planning at the University of Texas at Austin in 2012.

John Paul Hunt, Geology, 1985

Submitted: November 8, 2012

I just recently celebrated my 25th year at SMC, a Geotechnical Consulting firm in Orange County that I have been a partner in for the last 10 years. My wife Patty, who also graduated from HSU in 1985 with a buisness degree, and I, just celebrated our 26th wedding anniversary. I have also been very active in cross-country mountain bike racing and just recently won my first race. If only HSU had mtb racing back in the day.

Kellie Tharp, Wildlife, 2002

Submitted: October 31, 2012

The Humboldt State University Wildlife program provided an excellent foundation for pursuing a career in wildlife conservation. After graduation I worked as a biologist for the BLM, USFS and USGS in Alaska and Oregon. I received my Master of Science degree from the Johns Hopkins University in Environmental Science and Policy in 2007 and subsequently accepted a position with the Arizona Game and Fish Department as the Environmental Education Program Manager. After 2 years I promoted into the position of Education Branch Chief with the Arizona Game and Fish Department. In 2011 I received the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Mark J. Reef memorial award which recognizes distinguished young wildlife management professionals for their outstanding service in the conservation of fish and wildlife resources and for overcoming challenges through creative, determined initiatives of the nominee’s own device, producing benefits beyond the immediate area of mandate of the nominating agency.

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