This month inside Cal Poly Humboldt Professional Development Newsletter:  Performance Evaluations 2024 - The 2023/2024 year-end staff annual evaluation period here. The current performance period ends on May 1, 2024. Please note that the 12-month/annual evaluation period for each employee is May 1, 2023 to May 1, 2024. CSU Learn Courses

Application for Emeritus Status for Tenured Faculty, Lecturers, Staff and Administrators are due to the Senate Office by September 1, 2024. Cal Poly Humboldt Retired Faculty, Staff and Administrators Seeking Emeritus Status Should Email Their Nominators "The Informational Template" by Aug. 15. Emeritus Status "Nominations" for Retired Tenured Faculty, Lecturers, Staff and Administrators Are Due to the Senate Office by September 1.

EMSS Team Members:

This month inside Cal Poly Humboldt Professional Development Newsletter:  Performance Evaluations 2024 - The 2023/2024 year-end staff annual evaluation period here. The current performance period ends on May 1, 2024. Please note that the 12-month/annual evaluation period for each employee is May 1, 2023 to May 1, 2024. CSU Learn Courses

National Science Foundation (NSF); Accountable Institutions and Behavior Due: Tuesday, August 15, 2024 Funding Amount: Varies

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH); Public Humanities Projects Program Due: Wednesday,  August 14, 2024 Optional draft due: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 Amount: $60,000 - $1,000,000. Funding varies by project type, please see program link below for more details.

Dear colleagues, Humboldt State’s Campus Traditions Committee is continuing Green & Gold Virtual Fridays beginning August 28. Students, staff and faculty are encouraged to take a photo of themselves wearing green and gold or HSU apparel on Fridays then post to social media using #HumboldtState. One lucky winner will receive a prize to be mailed. Here is a Green and Gold HSU flag Zoom background that folks can use on Fridays.

When a someone joins a Google Group, they’ll now receive an email listing the shared calendars they can access as a result of their group membership—typically within an hour of joining. This will make it much easier for new team members and employees to discover relevant calendars and collaborate with their colleagues by sending emails, attending meetings, accessing documents, and more.

National Science Foundation (NSF); Accountable Institutions and Behavior Due: Tuesday, August 15, 2024 Funding Amount: Varies

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH); Public Humanities Projects Program Due: Wednesday,  August 14, 2024 Optional draft due: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 Amount: $60,000 - $1,000,000. Funding varies by project type, please see program link below for more details.

Dear campus community,

The Online Geospatial Certificate Program at Cal Poly Humboldt provides foundational concepts and methods in GIS, Remote Sensing, and Cartography that are transferable and relevant across disciplines and industries.

ARCATA, Calif.---- Eighty Cal Poly Humboldt Lumberjack student-athletes were named to the 2021-22 California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Academic Team, as announced by the conference office this morning.  These 80 students represent more than half of the students who participated in a CCAA sport this past year at Humboldt.

Cal Poly Humboldt Executive Director for Athletics and Campus Recreation Cooper Jones has announced the hiring of Kinsey Laine as the head coach of the Lumberjack Women’s Triathlon program.  Laine will be the first head coach of the Jacks women’s triathlon team.  She comes to Humboldt from Colorado Mesa University, where she has been the Head Triathlon and Assistant Swim Coach since January 2021.

Cal Poly Humboldt's Sustainability Literacy Assessment (SLA) is a method for evaluating students’ skills, knowledge, and attitudes about fundamental sustainability concepts. Developed through a partnership between the Office of Sustainability and the Department of Sociology, the SLA is also an effective tool for evaluating the success of sustainability education initiatives within the framework of a number of campus academic goals and programs.

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) invites staff and faculty to join them for a listening circle focused on our most recent campus events this Wednesday, May 8 from 12 pm - 1 pm on Zoom. This event will provide a safer space for facilitated small group sharing, where each voice is respected and valued in order to share space and experiences, listening to others who may have different experiences of these times.

Library 209 - Library Fishbowl Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 12 – 1pm This is a bagged lunch meeting to discuss any areas of our work we could use other eyes on! Do you have a question or concern in your area and you aren't sure how to solve it? Do you have a design or schedule you'd like to get outside opinions on? Would you like some compassionate feedback and support? Join the EMSS Professional Development Group for a bagged lunch where we talk through some of our sticky situations. Please come if you would also like to offer support and feedback to your colleagues in a compassionate way. Organization: OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE Categories: Featured Event Responsible Person at Event Name: Ravin Craig

Off-campus D Street Neighborhood Center Saturday, June 8, 2024, 11am – 1pm The OLLI Open House is an opportunity to learn more about the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, and to discover upcoming presentations, classes, events and special interest groups.  At the Open House, you can meet and ask questions of OLLI instructors, staff and volunteers. The Open House is also a place to make connections with people who share the love of learning.  You will also have the opportunity to join OLLI or renew your membership, register for classes, and much more. If you are able, bring a jar of peanut butter or other non-perishable food to donate to the campus student food cupboard. OLLI classes are designed for lifelong learners 50 and better, but are open to all learners over 18. Non-members pay an additional charge and are enrolled as space allows. OLLI membership is a great way to show your support for the program and lifelong learning in our community. We look forward to seeing you at the OLLI Open House! Event Title: OLLI Summer Open House Organization: EXTENDED EDUCATION & GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT Categories: Featured Event Responsible Person at Event Name: Erin Scofield