Three-Minute Thesis winners, final Forensics debate, summer registration open, new Board of Trustees member from CHC, music professor in Eugene Weekly, and more alumni news.
The CHC alum struggled to connect with the comics crowd during college. Today, she has blossomed into one of the world’s most inclusive comic booksellers in the world.
Strand is among eight California State University, Chico faculty members recognized with 2022–23 Outstanding Faculty Awards, selected by the University’s Faculty Recognition and Support Committee.
Ethan Dinh, a computer science major in the Clark Honors College, is among this year’s recipients of the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, a prized national award for research in the natural sciences, engineering and mathematics.
The search committee has invited two internal candidates to meet with campus stakeholders May 2-3 in the search for a permanent Clark Honors College dean.
Emma Nazareno found her love of crocheting through her family. Her grandmother handed her the tools – a crocheting needle and yarn – and she ran with them. Far from just a social activity, Nazareno finds peace when she settles in to create something.
Every Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. during the school year, Margo Ladis — aka DJ OhEmQ — shares her music at campus radio station KWVA. She’s had the job since the start of winter term.
Eliana Norton was just three when she first picked up a Frisbee. She remembers a neighbor was in her yard throwing with her dad when the disc accidentally hit her in the head. She picked it up and threw it right back at him.
Grace Winjum found powerlifting during the 2020 pandemic lockdown. She remembers not knowing what to do with herself until she started lifting with her two younger brothers. After that, they dedicated hours together to stay sane and build strength.
Ava Hearn embraces her fears through outdoor climbing. It started out as a way to spend time with her older sister. Now, she uses it to push herself out of her comfort zone and develop confidence.
Alex Goodwin remembers the first time he had his hands on a guitar. He was eight years old and was smashing one on the front stoop of his house with his dad, who had spiked his hair into a bright red mohawk.
Jess Gladis recalls being environmentally aware at a young age. She wanted to do something to try to change the trajectory of climate change. As an activist, she has helped create ‘Zines for the Student Insurgent at UO.
Anthony Cano-Luna can still recall his first car. It was a Datsun 280Z that was rusted, hardly moving, and appeared to be on the verge of crumbling apart. Using his family’s garage, he was 16 when he restored the car.
Jane Morgan loves the thrill of playing volleyball. Watching her older cousins play the game inspired her to give it a try. She plays for the University of Oregon’s club team because it gives her a break from the distractions of her daily life.
