EMSS Team Members:

Happy Friday, EMSS team. I hope you are all doing well, and I want to send an extra round of thanks for all who have been engaged in supporting students, general campus safety and operation, as well as providing free speech support, throughout this week of enhanced activism and engagement.

Volunteer Now for Late Night Breakfast

We are so excited to announce that our Spring 2025 Late Night Breakfast is just around the corner, and we are in need of some fabulous volunteers to help make this event a success! The Late Night Breakfast has become a beloved tradition on our campus, and our volunteers always make it that much more special. Sign up to help through this linked form. The event will be held on Monday, May 12, and forms need to be submitted by April 30! Thank you in advance, and we look forward to making this Late Night Breakfast a special one. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Noel DiBenedetto at ext 5698.

KBR Re-opening for Reservations

The Kate Buchanan Room (KBR) in the Gutswurrak Student Activities Center (GSAC) is now available for reserved use beginning in the Summer of 2025! Available Reservation Hours: Monday–Friday: 4–9:30 p.m., Saturday: 1–9 p.m., Sunday: 1–8 p.m. No reservations generally permitted Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. as space will remain open for student use. (Limited exceptions may be granted for campus priority events).

Special Layouts are generally not permitted Monday–Thursday; room available for use in the standard layout. Any requests for special layouts must be confirmed at least six weeks in advance.

There will be additional charges for special configurations, after-hours use, and equipment support.

Reservations require a minimum two-week advance notice for internal users and 60 days for external users. For more information, see ces.humboldt.edu or to reserve the KBR, contact CES at ces@humboldt.edu or ext. 5981.

Events

Cal Poly Humboldt Presents event TONIGHT: A Year with Frog & Toad at 6:30 p.m. in JVD. This Broadway hit was nominated for three Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Get your tickets at https://tickets.humboldt.edu.

Cinco de Mayo Street Fair: El Centro Académico Cultural de Humboldt, Gutswurrak Student Activities Center, and Cal Poly Humboldt Presents proudly announce the inaugural Cinco de Mayo Street Fair on the University Quad from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of delicious food, community connections, exciting giveaways, and a special musical performance by Las Cafeteras at 4 p.m.  Known for their “uniquely Angeleno mishmash of punk, hip-hop, beat music, cumbia & rock” (LA Times), Las Cafeteras bring an electrifying energy you won’t want to miss. This event is free for Cal Poly Humboldt Students, and open to all — come celebrate culture, music, and community with us!

EMSS EOY Celebration: Our End of Year Celebration will be beachy! Come and celebrate our accomplishments and the ever-increasing proximity to summer weather! When: Friday, May 30, 3-5 p.m. Where: The Great Hall. Come enjoy each other along with some crafts, bites and drinks. Be sure to RSVP on the Google Form, as well as nominate a colleague for an award!

Position Changes and New Hires

Let’s give a huge EMSS division welcome to our newest team members:

Grace Colman has joined ELITE Scholars, within ITEPP, as an ASC, and will be providing support for that program. Be sure to say hello to Grace when you can, and welcome her to the EMSS family!

Natalie Raquel Acuña is the new Executive Assistant to the VP for EMSS and Division Activities Coordinator, beginning May 1. She is not a stranger to Cal Poly Humboldt, as she began her career working for the Retention through Academic Mentoring Program as a Peer Mentor while simultaneously juggling working as an ISA within the English Department. She then moved on to become a Peer Advisor and Program Assistant to the Leadership Studies degree completion program within the College of Extended Education and Global Engagement. These positions led to her roles within the Human Resources Department as an ASA and ASC before transitioning to her most recent position with the Place-Based Learning Communities Office as the Assistant Coordinator. Acuña’s administrative and student support roles have prepared her to commit to the future prosperity of students, staff and faculty at large, while continuing to serve as an active participant in community development and engagement. I am excited to work alongside her to support our division.

Accolades

Ash Hansen has won the staff Sustainability Champion Award. This award honors Cal Poly Humboldt students, faculty and staff whose practices have deepened a culture of sustainability, have furthered the integration of sustainability into institutional practices and academics, and/or reduced our collective environmental footprint.

A special shout-out to Amanda Kachevas, GSAC Programming Coordinator, for keeping Cal Poly Humboldt's school spirit vibrant and thriving during these changing times. From the unique and beloved Wellness Nights series to standout events like Casino Night and the Wildflower Rave, Amanda continues to work towards elevating campus programming with creativity and purpose. Thank you all for your hard work and dedication to our campus and students – it is a privilege to work alongside you for the betterment of Cal Poly Humboldt.

We are entering the home stretch of the semester, the time when there are more events than we can possibly attend individually, but a time of great celebration for our students. Thank you for all you do to provide them support, and to make their campus experience the best it can be.

Take care of yourselves and each other,