PMC Faculty Development
- Immediate Access Sign Up Deadline ExtendedFaculty still have time to switch from a traditional textbook to Cal Poly Humboldt's Immediate Access program. We are extending the deadline until May 22, 2026. If you've already adopted your Follett textbook for Fall 2026, you can easily change it to our successful digital and textbook Immediate Access program. The program provides:
- Request for Proposals for CSU GUIDECSU Chancellor’s Office Grant Opportunity for Faculty Engaged in Community-Based and Undergraduate Research Call For Proposals: GUIDE Initiative (Due Monday June 1, 2026 by 5pm) Objective: Transformative Undergraduate Experiences in a faculty-mentored environment
PMC All Campus
- Summer Fee Waiver Application DeadlineHello, We are accepting Fee Waiver Applications for the Summer 26 semester. The deadline to submit your application for the Summer 26 semester is May 11th, 2026.
- Open Forums: VP for Administration & FinanceDear Lumberjacks, We are pleased to share that, as part of the search for the Vice President for Administration & Finance/Chief Financial Officer, we will be hosting open forums with finalist candidates on April 23 and 24. Each candidate will participate in an open forum consisting of a brief presentation followed by a question-and-answer session. These forums provide an important opportunity for our campus community to engage with candidates and contribute to the search process.
PMC Student Affairs
- How can we improve transportation to and around campus?Come share your ideas and experiences with the transportation planners working with the university to develop a Transportation Demand Management Plan, and learn about how your input will help us improve bike, pedestrian, transit and vehicle efficiency, accessibility and convenience. Free refreshments! See the flyer for details.
- Dance VisionsJoin the Cal Poly Humboldt Dance, Music & Theatre Department for their Spring Dance Concert April 23 through 25 at 7 p.m. and April 26 at 2 p.m. in the John Van Duzer Theatre.
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
- REGISTER NOW: Commercialize Your Innovations - Norcal APEX Accelerator WebinarCommercialize Your Innovations: SBIR, STTR, and More Norcal APEX Accelerator Tuesday, April 28, 2026 2:00 - 3:00pm If you're developing innovative technology or research solutions, the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs offer a powerful pathway to federal funding and commercialization.
- 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
- Cal Poly Humboldt Recital Series—Vipisa TrioA Sense of the Eternity
- REMINDER: Register for the 13th Annual ideaFest!The Office of Research & Sponsored Programs, Cal Poly Humboldt Library, and Marketing & Communications would like to invite you to participate in the 13th Annual ideaFest on Friday, May 1, 2026! Students, faculty, and staff from Cal Poly Humboldt will showcase research, live performances, creative projects, and more! New or previously presented professional posters or multimedia presentations are welcome. The deadline to register for ideaFest is Friday, April 17, 2026.
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
- UFPC Open Forum 25/26Hello, The annual end-of-the-year open information meeting with the UFPC is scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, at 9 am in Goodwin Forum, with remote access provided via Zoom (Meeting ID: 825 2556 3825).
- From HSU to Adidas to Entrepreneurship: The journey along the way and what the future holds for jobs in an ever changing AI worldPlease join us on Thursday, April 23rd for a speaker presentation by HSU Alumnus, Matt Welton. Matt received his undergraduate degree in Forestry and his MBA in 2003. While at HSU, Matt played Rugby and was a member of the Forestry Club. Today, Matt is a recruiting and HR expert with a career spanning over 20 years in executive leadership roles. Matt has held executive roles in companies ranging from 100 to 65,000 employees, including 14+ years in senior leadership at Adidas. He currently is a co-founder and partner at Scalrr, an executive recruiting firm in the Bay Area.
PMC CNRS
- URPC Divisional PresentationsDear Campus Community, Thanks to everyone who attended the University Resources and Planning Committee (URPC) Budget Open Forum last Wednesday, February 25, 2026. We had great attendance! Campus engagement is essential to URPC’s enduring commitment to shared governance, transparency, and communication. If you missed the Open Forum, you can find the recording and associated PowerPoint on the URPC website.
- 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:
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
- How can we improve transportation to and around campus?Come share your ideas and experiences with the transportation planners working with the university to develop a Transportation Demand Management Plan, and learn about how your input will help us improve bike, pedestrian, transit and vehicle efficiency, accessibility and convenience. Free refreshments! See the flyer for details.
- CSU Funding Opportunity: Learning Innovation for Future-Forward Teaching (LIFT)California State University: Learning Innovation for Future-Forward Teaching (LIFT) Deadline: Monday, June 1, 2026 Amount Range: $10,000 to $30,000, depending on project scope and available funding. NOTE: All applications will need to be routed through Sponsored Programs Foundation at least one week in advance of the deadline before they can be submitted.
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
- How can we improve transportation to and around campus?Come share your ideas and experiences with the transportation planners working with the university to develop a Transportation Demand Management Plan, and learn about how your input will help us improve bike, pedestrian, transit and vehicle efficiency, accessibility and convenience. Free refreshments! See the flyer for details.
- Support Home Away from Home on April 26Dear Colleagues, Please help us spread the word and support Home Away from Home, a community effort that builds connection between Arcata’s student and non-student communities by hosting potlucks and free food and supply distributions for local college students.
PMC Academic Affairs
- CSU Funding Opportunity: Learning Innovation for Future-Forward Teaching (LIFT)California State University: Learning Innovation for Future-Forward Teaching (LIFT) Deadline: Monday, June 1, 2026 Amount Range: $10,000 to $30,000, depending on project scope and available funding. NOTE: All applications will need to be routed through Sponsored Programs Foundation at least one week in advance of the deadline before they can be submitted.
- CORRECTED SignUpGenius Link for Home Away from HomeDear Colleagues, A quick follow-up: the SignUpGenius link in my previous message was broken. My apologies for the inconvenience. Please use the corrected link below to sign up to bring food, volunteer, or otherwise support the next Home Away from Home event: [corrected SignUpGenius link]
What's Happening
- Spring PreviewJolly Giant Commons 325 - Klamath River Room Monday, April 20, 2026, 8am – 6pm Event Title: Spring Preview Organization: HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE Responsible Person at Event Name: jcp24
- 59th Annual Humboldt Int'l Film FestOff-campus Minor Theatre Thursday, April 23, 2026, 7 – 9pm The 59th annual Humboldt International Film Festival is coming to the Minor Theatre April 23-26! The world’s longest running student-led film festival presents over 30 short narrative, animation, documentary and experimental films, plus a special panel discussion and workshop from our three talented guest judges, Latajh Weaver, Julian Doan and Kat Ball. Admission is FREE for all Cal Poly Humboldt students - just bring your ID to the box office and come early to ensure a seat! Full schedule and info at https://www.humboldtfilmfest.com/ Event Title: 59th Annual Humboldt International Film Festival Organization: Art + Film, COLLEGE OF ARTS HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCI Responsible Person at Event Name: Nicola Waugh