Éstom Jámani Hall is named for the “Middle Mountains,” the buttes rising from the valley floor south of Chico. The phrase reflects what the area was known as by the Mechoopda and other surrounding Maidu tribes prior to colonial contact. Pronunciation: Es-tohm Yo-mah-ni
Please note that the mailing address and physical address are different.
Below is an example of how to address your student’s mail:
(Student Name)
Éstom Jámani Hall-Room #
545 Legion Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
Students can pick all mail and packages from the Whitney Mail Room.
521 Legion Avenue, Chico, Ca 95926
North Front Desk: 530-898-3185
Cara Huyck
Residence Life Coordinator
530-898-6325
chuyck1@csuchico.edu
Cara Huyck grew up in Bakersfield, California before moving to Chico State for school in 2016. While receiving her degree in Agricultural Business she was active in the Housing Department working as a Resident Advisor, Desk Attendant, and Senior Desk Attendant. Through these experiences, she found a love for working in Higher Education and Residence Life. After her time in Chico, Cara moved to San Diego where she worked in the housing department at UCSD. She is excited to be back at her alma mater and to serve as the Residence Life Coordinator in Éstom Jámani Hall. Cara is currently in the process of obtaining her Master’s in Business Administration with an option in Project Management. She is looking forward to supporting her Resident Advisors in building a strong community in the Residence Halls.
In her free time, Cara enjoys competitive games of Skip-Bo, playing volleyball, and reading!
Terren PouncyResidence Conduct Coordinator
530-898-6325
tpouncy@csuchico.edu
Originating from Moreno Valley, California, Terren Pouncy is a Southern California native whose interest and personality includes fashion, music, and any food that tastes good — despite being a picky eater. Terren began at Chico State as a student in 2015 pursuing a B.A. in Journalism and a Marketing Minor. Up until graduating in 2019, Terren had the opportunity to involve himself and become a piece of the Chico State community by writing for The Orion; working in the offices of the Student Conduct, Rights, and Responsibilities, The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs; interning at Tehama Group Communications and Center for Healthy Communities. Returning as a full-time staff in July 2021, Terren worked in Human Resources as an Office Coordinator. In November 2021 Terren transitioned into Student Conduct, Rights, and Responsibilities, where he longed work as student except this time professionally, as a Student Conduct Advisor. Most recently as of January 2023, Terren was granted the opportunity to make a transition University Housing where he now works a Residence Conduct Coordinator.
