Diversity Resource Guide - All Students

Academic Programs and Services

  • Career Center: Academic and Career Advising Center (Gist Hall 114, www.humboldt.edu/career/ (707) 826-3341) Hours: M-F 9AM – 4PM

    • ACAC unifies the functions of both academic and career advising to provide guidance to students concerning career aspirations and academic achievement goals. Services may include individualized or group work with staff concerning course selection, major exploration, career possibilities, class schedule-building, understanding graduation requirements (including general education) and mapping out coursework in order to graduate on time. ACAC also offers individual and group attention for students on various career-oriented topics including: acquiring jobs and internships; writing resumes/cover letters; interviewing tips; career guidance; and applying to graduate school. The ACAC is where undeclared students receive academic advising.

  • Cultural Centers for Academic Excellence (Nelson Hall East 215, 2nd Floor; Brero House #93, Warren House #38, ccae.humboldt.edu

    • The mission of the Cultural Centers for Academic Excellence is to empower students as they navigate successful pathways through college in a way that honors, preserves, and sustains diverse cultural value systems. Our programs, services, and mentoring promote the individual and academic advancement of our students in a culturally welcoming and dynamic environment. All students are welcome to seek support, services, and community within any of the centers.

    • There are currently five Centers: 

      • African American Center (AACAE) Located in 2nd floor, Nelson Hall East 206. Office Phone: (707) 826.4588. Doug Smith, Center Coordinator aacae@humboldt.edu

      • El Centro Académico Cultural Located in 2nd floor, Nelson Hall East 205. Office Phone: (707) 826.4590. Fernando Paz, Center Coordinator centro@humboldt.edu

      • MultiCultural Center (MCC) Located in Balabanis House 55, Office Phone: (707) 826.3364. Frank Herrera, Center Coordinator mcc@humboldt.edu

      • Native American Center (ITEPP) Located in Brero House 93, Office Phone: (707) 826. 3672. Adrienne Colegrove-Raymond, Center Coordinator, abc1@humboldt.edu 

      • Eric Rofes Multicultural Queer Resource Center (ERC): Located in Warren House 53, Office Phone: (707) 826-3795, erc@humboldt.edu 

    • The various Centers offer a range of services, such as:

      • Culturally relevant academic mentoring and support

      • Academic and co-curricular engagement, such as involvement in internships, clubs, events, and activities

      • Support in clarifying academic interests, values, strengths, and talents

      • Leadership training in coordinating socio-cultural activities and events

      • Referral to appropriate campus and community resources

  • Eric Rofes Multicultural Queer Resource Center (Warren House 53, theerc@humboldt.edu, www.humboldt.edu/erc, (707) 826-3795)

    • Aims to create a focus of learning about issues facing the queer community and to bring students, faculty, and staff together for advocacy and education. Four paid student positions available each year.

  • Learning Center (Located on the Library 1st floor) learning.humboldt.edu, (707) 826-5217 or email tutorial@humboldt.edu Hours: M-F 9am-5pm

    • The Learning Center provides tutoring, mentoring, and skills development for all HSU students. Students can get help with difficult courses, test preparation, and reading, math, and writing skills. All of our services are free to HSU students.

      • General Tutoring Lab – Free appointment-based tutoring for a variety of subjects. General tutors can also help with exam prep, time management, basic software skills, and strategies for test taking, note-taking, and more. Students can meet individually or in groups.

      • Engineering Drop-In Tutoring - Drop-in tutoring for a variety of engineering courses

      • Math Tutoring Lab – Drop-in tutoring for math and statistics courses.

      • Science Tutoring Lab - Drop-in tutoring for science courses.

      • Supplemental Instruction – Class-based support for gateway science, math, and philosophy courses.

      • Writing Studio – The Writing Studio offers peer assistance with writing assignments for any course.

      • Workshops – Workshops on academic skills.

  • MultiCultural Center (MCC) Balabanis House 55 (on the south side of the HSU Library) mcc.humboldt.edu, mcc@humboldt.edu, (707) 826-3364) Hours: M-F from 9am-6pm.

    • The MCC is a student led organization, utilizing the student voice to create programming that directly impacts and supports our diverse student population. The MCC is a dynamic and inclusive learning community that supports students in their academic and personal journeys at HSU. We do this by creating community, a home away from home and a safe place to Explore, Experience, Express, Empower and Engage. The MCC is committed to retention and student success by providing co-curricular opportunities for leadership development, social justice advocacy, identity exploration and cross-cultural learning experiences.

  • Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC) (Learning Commons (lower Library) www.humboldt.edu/disability, (707) 826-4678)

    • Provides service, support, and resources for Students with Disabilities to maximize educational opportunities at HSU. SDRC can help with adaptive technologies, interpreters, note-taking, on-campus transportation, reading services, advising, registration assistance, test-taking facilitation, and more.

  • Women’s Resource Center (WRC) Balabanis House 55, Room 105 hsuwomen.humboldt.edu, hsuwomen@gmail.edu, Phone: (707) 826-4216

    • Because relations of domination affect all people; we at the Women’s Resource Center aim to provide the tools, support and safe spaces for empowerment and for people to dismantle systems of power, privilege and oppression. Simultaneously we are transforming our communities; as well as acknowledging and embracing diverse perspectives and strategies that promote collective visions of liberation.

  • Youth Educational Services (Y.E.S.) (www.humboldt.edu/yes, yes@humboldt.edu, www.facebook.com/YEShsu, House 91, Phone: (707) 826-4965

    • The mission of YES is to support student-initiated, student-led volunteer programs that serve local community needs. By creating a collaborative, inclusive and safe environment, students are encouraged to become active creators of their own learning through exploring new ideas, developing leadership, connecting deeply with peers and those they serve, and building meaning through reflection.

 

Diversity-Related Departments/Majors

 

Health, Wellness, and Medical Services on Campus

  • Check It (www.checkithsu.com) Office: Room 122A, Rec & Wellness Center Phone: (707) 826-5235. Marry Sue Savage (mss62@humboldt.edu) Prevention Coordinator

    • CHECK IT is a student led movement that’s about empowering us with the tools to take action when we see acts of sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking in our community and make clear to those who choose to commit acts of harm that it’s not acceptable. It’s also about creating a community where we feel safe, have each other’s backs and look out for one another whether we know each other or not. Creating a community where survivors feel supported, and where those who commit acts of harm are held accountable. Visit the website to get involved!

    • *Visit humboldt.edu/stoprape for information about options for support, healing, and/or reporting. 

  • Student Health Center (wellbeing.humboldt.edu, health@humboldt.edu), Northeast of the Library Circle, (707) 826-3146

    • Student Health and Wellbeing Services (SHWS) are a team of dedicated professionals that want to help you succeed in your personal and academic paths at Humboldt State University by supporting your general health and wellbeing. SHWS consists of Medical Services, Counseling and Psychological Services, and Health Education.

  • HSU Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) (counseling.humboldt.edu, hsucaps@humboldt.edu) (Second floor of Student Health & Counseling (SHC) building, Northeast of the Library Circle) second site at Behavioral & Social Sciences (BSS) 208.

    • Provides free counseling services to HSU students. Services include psychological assessment, short term individual and couples counseling, groups and workshops, information and referral, and crisis intervention, outreach and consultation. 

    • CAPS receptionists are available by phone 8am to 5pm

      • CAPS at SHC (main office) can be reached at (707) 826-3236

      • CAPS at BSS can be reached at (707) 826-3921

  •  Oh Snap! Food Pantry (hsuohsnap.org, ohsnap@humboldt.edu) (Recreation and Wellness Center, RM 122 (707 826-4565) Hours: M-F 9am-5pm

    • Our mission is to increase access to nutritious and culturally appropriate food for all Humboldt State University (HSU) students by engaging in campus and community partnerships and by raising awareness of food insecurity among our peers. Our services currently include a campus food pantry, a weekly stand with free fresh fruits and vegetables (during the growing season), CalFresh application assistance, connections to other local food resources, and outreach events.

Health, Wellness, and Medical Services Off Campus

  • Open Door Community Health Centers (www.opendoorhealth.com/opendoor) (707) 826-8633

    • List of clinic locations: www.opendoorhealth.com/opendoor/locations/ 

    • Open Door Community Health Centers believes in providing quality medical, dental and mental health care and health education to all people on California’s North Coast, regardless of financial, geographic or social barriers.

    • Facebook: search “Open Door Community Health Centers”

    • Clinics provide affordable/sliding scale health care and education to residents of Humboldt and Del Norte counties. Services range from illness and injury treatment to dental services, a teen clinic, and pediatric care. Clinics are located in Arcata, Eureka, McKinleyville, Ferndale, Fortuna, Willow Creek, and Crescent City.

  • Salvation Army Eureka (2123 Tydd Street, Eureka) (707) 442-6475 Eureka Corps Officer: Lorretta.Scott@usw.salvationarmy.org

    • www.eureka.salvationarmy.org

    • Offers a variety of health and wellness services, including emergency assistance, counseling, youth services, and worship services.

  • Six Rivers Planned Parenthood, Eureka (www.plannedparenthood.org/srpp) (3225 Timber Fall Court Suite B, Eureka) (707) 442-5700

    • Provides women’s and men’s health care on an affordable, sliding scale, STD testing, LGBT services, family planning, birth control, pregnancy testing, abortion services.

  • Humboldt Mediation Services (www.humboldtmediationservices.org/) (317 3rd Street, Suite 8 Eureka CA 95501) (707) 445-2505 General Manager: Peggy Pryor Hours: M-F, 10am to 2pm

    • Humboldt Mediation Services’ mission is to promote the peaceful resolution of conflicts in our community by using trained volunteers to provide the best possible services in mediation and facilitation as well as education conflict resolution skills.

 

Hospitals

  • Mad River Community Hospital (Arcata) www.madriverhospital.com (3800 Janes Road, Arcata) (707) 822-3621

    • Provides a range of services, including emergency care, urgent care, surgery, physical therapy, and radiology

  • St. Joseph Hospital (Eureka) www.stjosepheureka.org (2700 Dolbeer Street, Eureka) (707) 445-8121

    • Offers comprehensive services including emergency, urgent care, cardiac services, Cancer Programs, Childbirth Center, neurosurgery, and orthopedics and sports medicine.

 

Shelters and Food Banks

  • Raven Project (services for homeless, runaway, or at-risk youth ages 10-21) www.rcaa.org/division/youth-service-bureau/program/raven-project-street-outreach-program, www.facebook.com/ravenproject (523 T Street, Eureka) (707) 443-7099

    • Drop-in center and outreach program provides showers, laundry, meals, toiletries, clothing and shoes, mail and phone service, employment assistance, other psychosocial and educational supports.

    • Hours: Monday-Fridays 1:00-4:30 pm

      • If after the first hour no one shows up, they close the facility.

      • Anyone using this resource has to have a goal or job in place.

  • Eureka Rescue Mission www.eurekarescuemission.org 

    • 110 2nd street, Eureka- Main Shelter

    • 107 3rd street, Eureka- Women and Children’s Shelter

    • Executive office: 306 West Clark, Eureka 

    • (707) 445-3787

    • Shelter and transitional housing, food, clothing.

  • Food For People www.foodforpeople.org 307 W. 14th Street, Eureka (707) 445-3166

    • Food bank for Humboldt County. Food For People manages several pantries in Humboldt County that distribute free food to people in need.

    • Hours: 9:00am-12:30

 

Emergency/Crisis Contacts

  • Emergency Calls - 911

  • University Police - (707) 826-5555

  • Domestic Violence Hotline – 1-(800) 799-7233

  • Humboldt County Crisis Services (24 Hours) - (707) 445-7715

  • Humboldt Domestic Violence Services (24 Hours) - (707) 443-6042 or (866) 668-6543

  • Legal Services of Northern California (legal representation, low-income clients) - (707) 443-9747

  • National Runaway Hotline – 1-(800) RUNAWAY or 1-(800) 786-2929

  • North Coast Rape Crisis Team (24 Hours) – Humboldt: (707) 445-2881, Del Norte: (707) 465-2031

  • Suicide Prevention Lifeline - (800) 273-TALK (800)-273-8255

 

Student Government

  • Associated Students (707) 826-4221 hsuas@humboldt.edu, www.humboldt.edu/associatedstudents, www.facebook.com/hsuassociatedstudents 

    • Associated Students (AS) is the vehicle for student involvement in the shared governance of HSU. AS allocates student fee dollars, educates students about current affairs that impact students, and advocates the student perspective across campus. Council elections happen each spring; campus committee positions are available year-round.

 

Scholarships and Other Funding Opportunities

  • California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education www.ucop.edu/forum-for-diversity/recruiters 

    • The California Forums for Diversity in Graduate Education, planned by a consortium of public and private colleges and universities from throughout California, have been designed particularly to meet the needs of advanced undergraduates and master's candidates who belong to groups that are currently underrepresented in doctoral-level programs. Brings together 1,000 undergraduate and master’s students to participate in numerous workshops and explore graduate opportunities and resources. HSU provides free lodging and transportation for approximately 45 students to attend. Contact the EOP office at (707) 826-4781.

  • STARS Scholarship Tracking and Review System  www.humboldt.edu/finaid/scholarships.html

    • Lists scholarships that are available to HSU students and streamlines the application process. Remember to apply for financial aid and scholarships as early as possible after January 1st.





Recreation

  • Center activities (Located in the Recreation & Wellness Center, on the lower level of the West Gym) cntract@humboldt.edu, www.humboldt.edu/centeractivities, www.facebook.com/pages/Center-Activities/273376997999 (707) 826-3357

    • Offers equipment rental and classes for a variety of outdoor recreational activities, including backpacking, rock climbing, surfing, kayaking, adventure photography, and many skill seminars. HSU students receive significant discounts.

  • Student Recreation Center src@humboldt.edu, www.humboldt.edu/src (707) 826-4197

    • The SRC includes a climbing wall, fitness center, strength training area, and indoor field space. Current students can use all of these facilities for free. Orientations and introduction classes are available for students who are not familiar with the facilities/equipment. The SRC is located near the Redwood Bowl area of campus (next to the Kinesiology & Recreation Administration building).

  • HSU Swimming Pool https://kra.humboldt.edu/content/pool  (707) 826-4536

    • Students can take classes or drop in for a lap swimming (free with HSU ID) at HSU’s pool. Located in the Kinesiology & Recreation Administration building. (excluding summer swimming)

 

Transportation Within Humboldt County

  • Arcata and Mad River Transit System (A&MRTS) www.arcatatransit.org

    • Service within Arcata. Students ride free with current HSU ID.

  • Blue Lake Rancheria Transit System https://bluelakerancheria-nsn.gov/initiatives/transportation/

    • Service between Arcata and Blue Lake

  • Eureka Transit Service www.eurekatransit.org

    • Hourly service (and better) in Eureka 6 days a week.

  • Redwood Transit System www.redwoodtransit.org

    • Weekday and Saturday service from Trinidad to Scotia

  • Taxi Services

    • City Cab (Eureka): (707) 442-4552

    • Plaza Cab (Arcata): (707) 822-4742

    • Yellow Cab (Eureka): (707) 442-4551

    • Cab Louie (Arcata): (707) 599-3391

  • Zipcar (easy car rental) www.zipcar.com/humboldtstate

    • Zipcar vehicles are available at the Humboldt State University campus for short-term or day-long use. A Zipcar membership is required, which is available for a $25 annual fee (discount for HSU students).

 

Transportation Outside of Humboldt County

  • Amtrak (bus to train transfers) www.amtrak.com/home (800) 872-7245

    • 925 E Street Arcata or 6th & C St (behind Denny’s), Eureka

  • Arcata/Eureka Airport (ACV) 

    • Located 10 minutes north of Arcata, with daily flights to Sacramento and San Francisco.

  • Greyhound Bus www.greyhound.com

    • 925 E Street, Arcata or 1603 4th St, Eureka

    • Tickets by phone: (707) 825-8934 or (800) 231-2222

  • Redwood Coast Transit www.redwoodcoasttransit.org

    • Service between Arcata, Crescent City, and Smith River.

  • Trinity Transit www.trinitytransit.org

    • Service within Trinity County, and between Willow Creek, Weaverville, and Redding.

  • Zimride www.zimride.com/humboldtstate

    • Ridesharing network for HSU. if you have a car, split costs by offering rides. If you don’t have a car, find rides to where you need to go.

 

Child Care

  • HSU Children’s Center www.humboldt.edu/childrencenter

    • Located on the HSU campus and providing affordable high-quality child care and education for HSU students, staff, and faculty families.

 

Events Calendar

  • September

    • Multicultural Convocation: annual event that aims to help students get acquainted with cultural clubs and social justice programs, meet supportive staff, faculty, and administrators; meet new and returning students, and begin building community at HSU. (Coordinated by: MultiCultural Center www.humboldt.edu/multicultural (707) 826-3364)

    • Creating Community Receptions: an opportunity for students to connect, make friends, build community, and meet supportive faculty and staff within a given cultural group. Receptions are usually held for the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black/African American, Latin@, Native American, and Queer communities. Events are open to all who identify with and/or support each community. (Coordinated by: MultiCultural Center www.humboldt.edu/multicultural (707) 826-3364)

    • Autumn Moon Festival: An event designed to build community and share Chinese culture. (Coordinated by: Chinese Students Scholars Association (CSSA) and the MultiCultural Center www.humboldt.edu/multicultural (707) 826-3364)

  • October

    • Indigenous People’s Week: brings together students, faculty, staff, administrators, and community members to celebrate indigenous communities and acknowledge their rich diversity. Discussions, presentations, film screenings, guest speakers, and events focus on sharing indigenous stories, songs, culture and struggles. (Coordinated by: MultiCultural Center www.humboldt.edu/multicultural (707) 826-3364)

    • Q-Fest (The Qross Qultural Queer Film Festival): a film festival focused on promoting ongoing dialogue about sexuality. (Coordinated by: MultiCultural Center, Eric Rofes Multicultural Queer Resource Center, Queer Student Union, and Women’s Resource Center www.humboldt.edu/multicultural (707) 826-3364)

    • National Coming Out Day: celebrated individuals who identify as LGBTQ, or who are allies to the LGBTQ community, and provides a venue for students to connect with queer-friendly resources and support. (Coordinated by: Eric Rofes Multicultural Queer Resource Center, Queer Student Union, MultiCultural Center, Student Health Center, and the Critical Race, Gender, & Sexuality Studies Dept. www.humboldt.edu/multicultural (707) 826-3364)

    • The Consent Project: with the aim of recognizing and honoring survivors of sexualized violence of all genders, the Consent Project offers space for survivors and allies to talk about how violence has affected them, and features community resources and interactive art projects to deconstruct our ideas of gender and sexualized violence. (Coordinated by: Student Health Center www.humboldt.edu/health (707) 826-5234

  • November

    • Campus Dialogue on Race: series of workshops, events, discussions, and film screenings that seek to enhance mutual understanding of issues surrounding race, gender, sexuality, ability and class. Academic credit available. (Coordinated by: MultiCultural Center www.humboldt.edu/multicultural (707) 826-3364)

    • Dia de los Muertos: a traditional Mexican celebration in honor of people who have passed away. The campus community is invited to participate in events like sugar skull making, face painting, and other activities. Tribute altars dedicated to individuals are displayed in the Kate Buchannan Room. (Coordinated by: M.E.Ch.A. (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán) and the MultiCultural Center www.humboldt.edu/multicultural (707) 826-3364)

    • International Education Week: brings together the community to learn about international issues and events through panel discussions, workshops, presentations, and social gatherings. Academic credit available. (Coordinated by: Center for International Programs and Dept. of World Languages & Cultures international@humboldt.edu www.humboldt.edu/iew (707) 826-3364)

  • January/February

    • Lunar New Year Celebration: an annual celebration of the new year, which weaves customs from countries across Asia, including traditional New Year’s treats. (Coordinated by: MultiCultural Center, Asian Pacific American Student Alliance, Chinese Student Scholar Association, and Global Connections Club www.humboldt.edu/multicultural (707) 826-3364)

    • Black Liberation Month: during the month of February, students organize to create events, workshops, film screenings and community gatherings to celebrate, educate and highlight African American achievements and important milestones throughout U.S. history. (Coordinated by: African-American Center for Academic Excellence and the MultiCultural Center bsu@humboldt.edu www.humboldt.edu/multicultural (707) 826-3364)

    • Poetry is not a Luxury: this event offers a welcoming space for young artists of all cultures to share their work and expression through art and poetry. Usually February (varies from year to year) (Coordinated by: African-American Center for Academic Excellence and the MultiCultural Center bsu@humboldt.edu www.humboldt.edu/multicultural (707) 826-3364)

    • International Cultural Festival: an annual event that celebrates cultures worldwide. Includes traditional foods, live music and dance performances, and displays of cultural items. (Coordinated by: International Center, Office of Extended Education, and Global Connections Club internaitonal@humboldt.edu www.humboldt.edu/iew (707) 826-4142)

  • March

    • Social Justice Summit: the Social Justice Summit is a 2-day event that promotes social change through workshops, discussions, speaker panels, and presentations. Academic credit available. Coordinated by: MultiCultural Center www.humboldt.edu/multicultural (707) 826-3364)

    • Women’s HerStory Month: a series of events designed to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women. Includes El Dia de las Mujeres Punk and Hip-Hop show. (Coordinated by: Women’s Resource Center www.humboldt.edu/hsuwomen (707) 826-4216)

  • April

    • California Big Time and Social Gathering: an annual gathering that brings together the Native communities of the area to celebrate their culture and heritage and share it with the rest of the community. Includes food, music, dance, and children’s events. (Coordinated by: Native American Studies/Enduring Native Inherent TTraditions Club; American Indian Alliance; Beta Sigma Epsilon Native Fraternity; Center for Indian Community Faculty & Staff; INRSEP; Native American Center for Academic Excellence (ITEPP); Native American Studies Department; and the MultiCultural Center www.humboldt.edu/multicultural (707) 826-3364)

    • Take Back the Night: an annual event dedicated to ending sexualized violence and creating supportive and healing spaces for surviviors of sexualized violence and their loved ones. Activities include workshops, film screenings, open mics, a mural project, and a rally and march. (Coordinated by: The Women’s Resource Center, North COast Rape Crisis Team, Eric Rofes Multicultural Queer Resource Center, the Student Health Center www.humboldt.edu/hsuwomen (707) 826-4216)

    • National Day of Silence: an internationally observed civil awareness day celebrating LGBTQ individuals who publicly identify as gay, lesbian, bisexuaul, transgender and/or queer. HSU students, clubs, staff, faculty and community members come together to “break the silence” about sexual orientation and/or gender identity in the Art/UC Quad. (Coordinated by: Eric Rofes Multicultural Queer Resource Center, Queer Student Union theerc@humboldt.edu www.humboldt.edu/erc)

  • May

    • Cultural Graduation Celebrations: graduation celebrations for multiple communities on campus. Celebrations are usually held for the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black/African American, Latin@, Native American, and Queer communities. (Coordinated by: Cross-Cultural Centers for Academic Excellence www.humboldt.edu/cae (707) 826-3364)