EMSS Team Members:

Happy Friday, EMSS team. I had the pleasure of attending the CSU’s GI 2025 convening this week with other campus and system colleagues, to not only wrap up that system success initiative, but learn more about the new CSU student success framework and strategic plan. I am excited for all that comes next for the CSU and Cal Poly Humboldt, and find myself re-invigorated from gathering with others to truly focus on student success. I also walked away reminded of the good work already underway here and grateful for the can-do attitude of our campus and this division in particular. In recognition of that, I want to share with you a few important updates from our division and the campus at large:

University Budget Planning

The University Resources & Planning Committee (URPC) of the University Senate, in collaboration with the University Budget Office, will hold a Budget Forum for the campus community on Wednesday, October 22, from 12:30 – 2 p.m. in the Goodwin Forum. The purpose of this forum is to introduce campus community members to budgeting concepts, update the campus on the state of the budget (State of California, CSU, and Humboldt), and educate about the role and functions of the URPC. Lunch will be provided. Questions can be submitted in advance using this Google Form: University Resources and Planning Committee (URPC) Budget Forum. Please submit your questions by Monday, October 20, 2025, at 12 p.m. 

The URPC will also begin hosting divisional presentations to share the final budget reductions for FY 25-26. Look for the announcements with details, but for now save the following dates and times:

October 24, 2025: 1-2:30 p.m. - Administration and Finance, University Wide , Advancement, President’s Office

November 7, 2025: 1-2:30 p.m. - Enrollment Management and Student Success, Athletics and Recreation, Academic Affairs 

New Hires and Position Changes

We are pleased to welcome Heng Yam as the new coordinator for the Asian Desi Pacific Islander Middle Eastern and North African Center (ADPI-MENA Center).

I am excited to share that Williams Pena is joining us as coordinator for the First Star Program, a college-prep program for high school students who are currently in foster care. We will launch our first group this summer for this program, which is housed with the ELITE Scholars program on campus and funded by grant funding from the state and CSU.

Please join me in welcoming our newest EMSS team members!

Accolades

Excellent job to the organizers and crew that made Lumberjack Weekend happen! It was successful and uniting, with a number of well-attended events. The Block Party brought together alumni, community, student families, and members of the entire campus community for an evening of fun.

Fall Day of Service was fantastic, with 94 volunteers (17 more than last year!) who contributed 282 collective hours to gardening projects at the Potawot Community Food Garden. Shout out to Melea and the YES Team! You can see some really beautiful pictures from the event here.

Cal Poly Humboldt's Immediate Access program for classroom materials has grown this Fall to over 600 students in the program. Students saved almost $60K total, averaging $95 per student with the digital program that provides materials to students 5 days prior to classes starting with automatic delivery when they register for classes.

Dining and Bookstore News

Campus Dining Survey: We want to hear from you! Fill out our Campus Dining Survey to help us improve the dining program on campus. As a thank you, you’ll be entered to win a Patagonia Black Hole Backpack, Apple AirPods Pro, or a FREE year parking permit! The survey is anonymous, so please enter your email at the end to be entered! https://selfserve.decipherinc.com/survey/selfserve/160d/250800

Spiceful is here: Enjoy deliciously spiced dinner, design your own tea and spice kit, carve pumpkins, play games, and win prizes! October 28, 5 p.m. in the J Dining Hall, use a meal swipe or enjoy a discounted dinner price of $9.50!

Digital Stamp Card: Buy 6, Get 1 Free with the Digital Stamp Card! Start earning rewards on coffee, energy drinks, sandwiches, burgers, breakfast burritos, pizzas, and more with the StampMe app. Use it at The Depot, Marketplace, Bigfoot, and Library Café. Just tell the cashier you’d like a stamp, scan your phone, and collect rewards as you go. Sign up today and get 6 stamps instantly, which means your first coffee is free at any campus coffee location!

Text 2 Chat Feedback: Tell us about your dining experience! Message us at 707.633.2338, and we will get back to you shortly. Feedback helps us improve your experience, so we thank you for sharing!

Meal Plans: We have meal plan options for everyone - Off-Campus, Staff/Faculty, and Residents. Visit DineOnCampus.com/calpolyhumboldt to view and compare meal plan options.

Events

Campus and Community Dialogue on Race:  This annual event is next week, Oct.20–24, 2025, with a number of sessions offered for faculty, staff, students and the community throughout the week. Find more info at https://www.humboldt.edu/campus-dialogue-on-race

New Degree Audit Report for Students (DARS) Plans Kick-Off Party: Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, from 12-3 pm. Help spread the word to all students that the New DARS Plans Kick-Off Party will be held next Wednesday in the Kate Buchanan Room. Academic Advisors will demonstrate and guide students through the new DARS planning tools and help students create semester plans in preparation for Spring 26 class registration. Pizza, t-shirts, and stickers will be provided while supplies last. Participants are encouraged to bring their own device.

Engineering Internship & Job Fair: Oct. 23, Kate Buchanan Room (KBR), 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Engineering students are invited to meet employers to learn about internships and job opportunities. Note the location change to KBR.

I hope all of you have a wonderful weekend and take time to do something restful and enjoyable.

Take care of yourselves and each other,