Reorganization of World Languages & Cultures and International Studies and Philosophy Departments
Please see the attached Academic Affairs Administrative Memorandum VPAA 24-14. Distribution: All Faculty, Staff, and Administrative Offices.
The departments of World Languages & Cultures and International Studies and Philosophy have been reorganized by the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences into the Department of Applied Humanities. This merger is part of a strategic effort to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration, support student enrollment and success, and ensure the sustainability of humanities programs amid ongoing budgetary and enrollment challenges. Applied Humanities shall exist as a new program in this new department.
Faculty and staff in these programs will be identified as assigned to the Department of Applied Humanities. This change will be implemented in Fall 2025.
Latest PMC Academic Affairs
- Discontinuation of Religious Studies Major and German MinorPlease see the attached Academic Affairs Administrative Memorandum VPAA 24-15. Distribution: All Faculty, Staff, and Administrative Offices. The Religious Studies Major and German Minor are discontinued by the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences beginning with Academic Year 2025-26.
- Gather & Grow This Summer with L4Humboldt!L4Humboldt (LifeLong Learning Lounge) is a series of events, workshops, and activities that are open to everyone at Cal Poly Humboldt, everyone in the local community, and even beyond! Many campus and off-campus partners collaborate to make a robust calendar of events. Join us this summer from June 3rd through August 8th! The week of June 9-13 has some great sessions coming up:
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- Nexus @ Noon event June 13Nexus @ Noon is where students, faculty, and staff converge to explore today's most pressing political issues. True to the meaning of "nexus"—a connection linking multiple points—this series will be a dynamic space for questioning, discussing, and researching political developments at local, state, federal, and global levels. With no set agenda, each session will be guided by the questions and interests of attendees, alongside insights from the Chair of the Department of Politics and special guests.
- “Tea and Talk” for Faculty and Staff, Thursday, June 5, 2025, 1-2 pmDear Faculty and Staff, Take a break from your desk and connect with colleagues in a relaxed and welcoming space. When: Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Where: Social Justice, Equity, and Inclusion Center in the Vine Deloria Room (Balabanis House)