I have been been working in the social work field for over 20 yrs and I recently changed jobs. I now work as a Hospice Social Worker in Southern California(High Desert). I love the opportunity to be a part of the end of life journey. I have been married for the past 9 yrs and love living in Wrightwood(Angeles National Forest). I also Volunteer for Angeles National Forest Grassy Hollow Visitors Center.

Mary K. Wicksten, 1970, Biological Sciences, published her monograph "Decapod Crustacea of the Californian and Oregonian Zoogeographic Provinces" in the journal Zootaxa this year. Over 20 years in the making, the 307-page work covers all the crabs, shrimps and lobsters, including both marine and freshwater species, to be found from Washington to mid-Baja California. It is the first major work to cover these crustaceans in California since 1921. Keys and illustrations are included for all species.

I went to Ibadan, Nigeria in January 2011 where I was initiated to Ifa, traditional West African Religion. Through Ifa initiation, I have shed my old self and have even been given a new name, Fagbemijo Amosun Fakayode. I since have returned twice to research and study Ifa as well as to bring other people to do their own initiations and other rituals.
My wife, Oyaseye Fakayode, a priestess of Oya, and I have formed Oyeku Ofun Temple, a traditional Ifa and Orisha temple based in Northern California. The temple serves many devotees.
I have written two books on Ifa religion thus far, "All Days Are Sacred" (2011) and "Ori Mi Gbe Mi: Ori, Support Me" (2012), both published by Oyeku Ofun Temple.

After two careers - Entomology Research (UC Berkeley) and Science teacher, I have retired from full time employment. I now work as a Science Education consultant, substitute teach, and tutor students in science.

After working for several government agencies, I have been working as a Wildlife Biologist in Grass Valley for Sierra Pacific Industries for 5+ years.

TOM SWETT, 1987 Industrial Technology, recently moved to Rancho Cordova, Calif., to accept a promotion with Dignity Health (formerly Catholic Healthcare West) as the Director of Process Reengineering. He previously worked as the Regional Coordinator for Clinical Integration in the Arizona market for Abrazo Health Care (part of Vanguard Health Systems). Earlier this year, he earned the designation of the prestigious Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality from the National Association for Healthcare Quality.

Retired from a career in the clinical laboratory field, beginning in Chico, CA and ending back in Eureka; now running a small farm between Eureka and Arcata and enjoying being back on campus in the Over 60 Program studying Piano and Music Theory.

Just back from a 12 month deployment to Kabul, Afghanistan and now married to Sarah Hernandez (Haddix). Have been given new orders to move to Naples, Italy and work as a Social Worker for the Navy. Promoted to the rank of SGT, the Army has given me lots of opportunities to see the world and this is just the start. Thanks to all the staff in the Social Work department for the hard work and dedication when i was in the program.

From Naples, Italy
U.S. Army SGT Jeffrey Hernandez
GO JACKS!!!!!!

Since the last update given, I have been working at Lost Coast Communications as a DJ for KWPT "The Point" as the host of The Night Show. Outside of playing music on the show 6 nights a week, I also talk about current events (news, politics, foreign policy, and yes even some philosophy) and attempt to present a fair look at subjects or topics of debate in today's times.

As was stated in my last update, I am still playing music with my band Strix Vega as the bass player, keyboard player, and one of the composers. We're expecting to release our third album in early 2013.

After graduating from HSU I went to grad school at University of Oregon where I got my Masters in Materials Science with an emphasis in Optics.

I got a job in the semiconductor industry. Humboldt's physics program gave me a major advantage when it came to E&M, electronics and lab experience all of which I used regularly in grad school and still use in my 'real job'.