PMC Faculty Development
PMC All Campus
- Action Needed: Please Review Scholarship Materials for Outdated Academic Works LinksAs you know, last month we announced to campus that Academic Works was being replaced with Scholarship Manager as our campus scholarship application portal. All of the links in Financial Aid and other key areas have been updated to direct students to the new Scholarship Manager application portal and we can see healthy activity as applications are flowing into the new system daily.
- Temporary EV Charging Station OutageBeginning Tuesday, December 16, and continuing through Friday, December 19, the EV charging stations in the G12 parking lot will be temporarily out of service. Please plan accordingly or make alternative charging arrangements during this period.
PMC Student Affairs
- Apply Now! $200,000 StartUp Humboldt CompetitionDo you have a million-dollar business idea? Are you an owner with a business ready to grow? Applications are NOW OPEN for the Startup Humboldt Competition. Apply for access to $200,000 in milestone-based funding, along with advanced training and 1:1 mentorship provided by the North Coast SBDC. The deadline to apply is January 25, 2026. More information is available at startuphumboldt.org/thecompetition
- Spring Professional Development Day 2026When: Friday, January 16, 2026 • 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Theme: Sustainability at Humboldt and Beyond Who: For All Faculty, Administrators & Staff
PMC Strategic Planning
- Strategic Enrollment Management Planning UpdateDear Colleagues,
- Mapworks Presentation AvailableA presentation which outlines findings from the past five years of our annual fall survey of first-year students. Managed through our early-alert system, MapWorks, this survey provides valuable insight into the experiences of our first-year students. Find the presentation here
PMC Research
- Reminder: Incentives Program for Faculty Research Grant DevelopmentThe application deadline is coming up in January for the Incentives Program, which provides time, compensation, and support for developing a full proposal for external funding. Apply for assigned time funding for the fall 2026 and spring 2027 semesters, or summer salary for summer 2026. Note: if you need assistance finding funding, keep in mind that our office is closed between December 24th and January 1st. Please reach out ASAP to one of our Research Development Coordinators (contact information below).
- Funding Opportunities: Non-Federal Grant Round-UpAs the federal grant funding landscape undergoes changes, it’s more important than ever to stay proactive in seeking funding opportunities. Cal Poly Humboldt Sponsored Programs Foundation will be sharing a regular round-up of non-federal grants for those looking to diversify their funding sources. As a reminder, SPF offers funding search assistance!
PMC Library
PMC ITS
- Update - time: PeopleSoft Finance (CFS) Upgrade - Weekend of 4/25An earlier message had an incorrect end time. PeopleSoft Finance (CFS) system will undergo an upgrade over the weekend of April 25, 2025, beginning at 5 PM and will be unavailable until April 28, 2025 9 AM. Following the upgrade, you'll notice a refreshed look and enhanced search functionality.
- Green & Gold Virtual FridaysDear 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.
PMC GI 2025
- Strategic Enrollment Management Planning UpdateDear Colleagues,
- Mapworks Presentation AvailableA presentation which outlines findings from the past five years of our annual fall survey of first-year students. Managed through our early-alert system, MapWorks, this survey provides valuable insight into the experiences of our first-year students. Find the presentation here
PMC CPS
- Support Our Students - Donate to the Oh SNAP! Food PantryCal Poly Humboldt’s Oh SNAP! Student Food Programs is joining forces with Food For People, Humboldt County’s regional food bank, to collect non-perishable food donations for their Holiday Food Drive. This effort directly supports students experiencing food insecurity. All food donated on campus will go directly to the Oh SNAP! Food Pantry, ensuring that students have access to fresh, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food during the semester and throughout finals.
- Spring Professional Development Day 2026When: Friday, January 16, 2026 • 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Theme: Sustainability at Humboldt and Beyond Who: For All Faculty, Administrators & Staff
PMC CNRS
- Student Fellowship Opportunity: 2026 McCrone Graduate Fellowship AwardCal Poly Humboldt established the Alistair and Judith McCrone Graduate Fellowship Fund in October 2001. The fund was created to honor Dr. and Mrs. McCrone, who together supported Cal Poly Humboldt and its students for over a quarter of a century. This award will recognize one outstanding graduate student, acknowledge their potential, and encourage their continued achievement in their graduate program. Eligibility:
- Call for Applications: CTL Faculty Scholar ProgramThe Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL) invites applications for the Faculty Scholar Program. This program offers faculty members an opportunity to collaborate with the CTL in advancing teaching excellence and innovation across the university. Faculty Scholars design and facilitate professional development initiatives—such as workshops, research projects, and learning communities—that promote equity, innovation, and evidence-informed teaching practices. For the upcoming cycle, priority areas include:
PMC CEEGE
- Feedback Requested! Credit for Prior Learning PolicyDear campus community,
- Online Geospatial Certificate Program - new cohort starts this summer!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.
PMC CAHSS
- Apply Now! $200,000 StartUp Humboldt CompetitionDo you have a million-dollar business idea? Are you an owner with a business ready to grow? Applications are NOW OPEN for the Startup Humboldt Competition. Apply for access to $200,000 in milestone-based funding, along with advanced training and 1:1 mentorship provided by the North Coast SBDC. The deadline to apply is January 25, 2026. More information is available at startuphumboldt.org/thecompetition
- Spring Professional Development Day 2026When: Friday, January 16, 2026 • 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Theme: Sustainability at Humboldt and Beyond Who: For All Faculty, Administrators & Staff
PMC Athletics
- Eighty Lumberjacks Named to the 2021-22 CCAA All-Academic TeamARCATA, 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.
- Kinsey Laine Named First Ever Head Coach of Cal Poly Humboldt Women’s Triathlon ProgramCal 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.
PMC Advancement
- Office of Research & Sponsored Programs Spring 2025 NewsletterThe Office of Research publishes four newsletters during the academic year; fall, winter, spring, and summer. These newsletters are used to highlight new awards, share what improvements our office is currently working on, update our researchers on any important changes that may affect their projects, and keep the campus community up to date with relevant grant news. For the convenience of our PI's, we've archived our past issues, available here.
- Monthly Listening Circles for Faculty and Staff – Starting Thursday, September 5, 2024, 11 am - 12 pmDear Faculty and Staff, RSVP here for the first monthly listening circle for faculty and staff. When: Starting Thursday, September 5, 2024, from 11 am - 12 pm Where: In person at the Library Fishbowl, Library 209, and virtually via this Zoom link.
PMC Admin Affairs
- Apply Now! $200,000 StartUp Humboldt CompetitionDo you have a million-dollar business idea? Are you an owner with a business ready to grow? Applications are NOW OPEN for the Startup Humboldt Competition. Apply for access to $200,000 in milestone-based funding, along with advanced training and 1:1 mentorship provided by the North Coast SBDC. The deadline to apply is January 25, 2026. More information is available at startuphumboldt.org/thecompetition
- Spring Professional Development Day 2026When: Friday, January 16, 2026 • 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Theme: Sustainability at Humboldt and Beyond Who: For All Faculty, Administrators & Staff
PMC Academic Affairs
- Share The Spirit: Womens Soccer Championship T-ShirtJust in at The Campus Store: Women's Soccer CCAA Champions T-shirts. Help celebrate Cal Poly Humboldt's women's soccer team, who captured their first-ever CCAA Tournament Championship last month. T-shirts are available at The Campus Store and online at https://www.bkstr.com/calpolyhumboldtstore/product/sst25-wsoc-conf-ch-fors-sm---128106-1
- Reminder: Incentives Program for Faculty Research Grant DevelopmentThe application deadline is coming up in January for the Incentives Program, which provides time, compensation, and support for developing a full proposal for external funding. Apply for assigned time funding for the fall 2026 and spring 2027 semesters, or summer salary for summer 2026. Note: if you need assistance finding funding, keep in mind that our office is closed between December 24th and January 1st. Please reach out ASAP to one of our Research Development Coordinators (contact information below).
What's Happening
- Late Night BreakfastJolly Giant Commons 113 - Recreation Room Monday, December 15, 2025, 6:30 – 9pm Join us in the Jolly Giant Commons for our Semi-annual Late Night Breakfast! Make & Takes (including build-a-bear) & Karaoke in the Recreation room on the 1st Floor. Free Breakfast Foods in the J Dining hall on the 4th floor. Organization: GUTSWURRAK STUDENT ACTIVITIES CENTER, DINING, HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE Responsible Person at Event Name: Amanda
- 2025 Fall CommencementAll Campus Friday, December 19, 2025, 12 – 5pm Organization: REGISTRAR, ACADEMIC PROGRAMS