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Brian Davis, Film, 1992

Submitted: May 17, 2012

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0204282/

Daniel Mandell, History, 1979

Submitted: May 15, 2012

In 2012-2013, I will be a research fellow at the American Antiquarian Society thanks to an AAS-NEH grant, and will also be a visiting scholar at the Princeton Institute for Advanced Studies. My project is a study of the shifting notion of equality in America, circa 1600-1880. Two years ago, my sixth book, _King Philip’s War: Colonial Expansion, Native Resistance, and the End of Indian Sovereignty_, was published by Johns Hopkins University Press for general readers and college survey classes; it was named an “Outstanding Academic Title” by _Choice_ magazine.

John Alcala, History, 1970

Submitted: May 9, 2012

After graduating from HSU, and getting my teaching credential in 1971, I started my teaching career at Delano High School in Delano, Ca. I taught history developed its Mock Trial program and eventually became department chairman.I retired in 2008 after teaching 38 yrs.

Michael Elwin Briggs, Elementary Education (Liberal Studies), 1984 - Geology BA 1986 - Education MA

Submitted: May 1, 2012

Recuperating from shoulder surgery in January.
My daughter, London, will be 6 in May.

Jennifer Wills-Martin, Psychology, 1987

Submitted: April 29, 2012

After serving as the principal of St. Lucy School, a K-8 school in San Jose, I have just been appointed to the role of President of Carondelet High School, an all-girls Catholic school of 800 students located next to its partner boys' school De La Salle in Concord, CA. After graduating with an MA in Counseling Psychology in 1990, I served at the Dean of Students and Head Counselor at Presentation High School, San Jose, for 12 years. Following that I was the Academic Dean at Woodside Priory School in Portola Valley for 3 years, then moved into the principalship at St. Lucy School. I am proud to say that I use my training in counseling psychology in my work every single day.

E Safiya Bal, Anthropology, 2011

Submitted: April 25, 2012

I've been working as a substitute teacher for the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District since December 2011. As of April 2012 I was hired on as field technician for Far Western Anthropological Research Group, Inc. -based in Davis, CA. The project is in Vacaville, CA.

Mark Martinez, Anthropology, 2009

Submitted: April 25, 2012

For the past two years I have been advocating and empowering youth to make non-violent, healthy choices as a mentor for the Tariq Khamisa Foundation. Influenced by anthropology of development, I hope to continue my work with non-profit organizations, while attaining my masters in social work.

Nathan Rasmussen, Physics & Astronomy, 2010

Submitted: April 19, 2012

Going to HSU to study physics was the best decision I've made in my adult life. Not only did it give me confidence in my problem solving abilities, but the faculty is amazing. I was able to do research with Dr. Hoyle and not only publish a paper, but gave a conference talk and a few others about the research. I was hired to teach physics labs after graduation, and now I am about to start a PhD program at Washington State University. Studying at HSU has been an amazing experience!

Joshua Allen, Planning, 2004

Submitted: April 11, 2012

I will be graduating from CSU Chico this May with a Master of Public Administration! My studies have focused on local governmental administration and planning. The professional project paper I wrote is entitled "Social Justice: Can Public Participation Increase it?". My hope is to find employment as a dedicated public servant working to make better communities.

Robert M. Danno, Elementary Education (Liberal Studies), 1986

Submitted: April 6, 2012

Robert M. Danno, 1986, Education, is currently a National Park Service Ranger and federal whistle blower who has written a new book, “Worth Fighting For: A Park Ranger’s Unexpected Battle Against Federal Bureaucrats & Washington Redskins Owner Dan Snyder.”

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