PMC Faculty Development
- Become a CTL Faculty Scholar!The Center for Teaching & Learning invites innovative educators to join the CTL Faculty Scholar Program, launching November 3. As a Faculty Scholar, you’ll collaborate with the CTL to advance professional growth across campus—e.g., designing workshops, leading learning communities, contributing to research, or other innovative work.
- Support Student Success Through Free Textbook Access!Textbook on Reserves Program
PMC All Campus
- Cybersecurity Awareness Month Wrap-Up & Prize WinnersThank you to everyone who joined Cal Poly Humboldt’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025 and embraced this year’s theme, “Empowering You to Secure 2025 and Beyond.” Throughout October, our community came together to strengthen awareness, learn practical security habits, and engage in short, interactive challenges designed around real campus systems. Feedback from across the campus has been overwhelmingly positive: - “The short challenges made me realize how easy it is to spot fake links once you know what to look for.”
- Enhancing the Process for Employee Performance EvaluationsGreetings,
PMC Student Affairs
- Funding Opportunity: CSUBIOTECH - Presidents' Commission Research Scholars Program (Undergraduate Summer Research)CSUBIOTECH - Presidents' Commission Research Scholars Program (Undergraduate Summer Research) Deadline: Monday, February 9, 2026 by 5:00 pm; Faculty mentors are responsible for submitting the complete proposal and all applications will need to be routed through Sponsored Programs Foundation before they can be submitted. Award Amount: $8,000 – Students receive $6000 as a scholarship. $2000 of the award can support the faculty mentor’s research program.
- Career in Politics NightYou’re invited to: Career in Politics Night!! When: Wednesday, November 12th, 5:30-7:00 PM Where: Green & Gold Room, Founder's Hall 166 Career in Politics Night is a space for students to meet with local politicians, representatives from the elections office, local activists, and many more people who have found success in the field of politics! During this mixer event, we will have food, snacks, and refreshments, and we encourage all attendees to branch out and make new connections!
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
- Funding Opportunity: Higher Learning Program - Mellon FoundationMellon Foundation - Higher Learning Program Registration Deadline: Monday, December 1, 2025 by 12pm Concept Deadline: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 by 12pm. Please note - Institutions are limited to submitting no more than three concepts by the application deadline. Finalists will be selected by Mellon Foundation, and invitations for full proposals will be issued during the summer of 2026. There is no limit to how many individuals per institution can register.
- Due Saturday! NAIRR AI Education Fellowship - Computing Research AssociationName of Funder: Computing Research Association (CRA) Deadline: November 1, 2025 (form closes at 12 midnight local time) Fellowship term: December 1, 2025 – November 30, 2026 Fellowship Benefits: $5,000 stipend Travel, lodging, and meals covered for NAIRR workshop and conference participation National visibility as a leader in AI education
PMC Library
- Become a CTL Faculty Scholar!The Center for Teaching & Learning invites innovative educators to join the CTL Faculty Scholar Program, launching November 3. As a Faculty Scholar, you’ll collaborate with the CTL to advance professional growth across campus—e.g., designing workshops, leading learning communities, contributing to research, or other innovative work.
- Support Student Success Through Free Textbook Access!Textbook on Reserves Program
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
- Funding Opportunity: CSUBIOTECH - Presidents' Commission Research Scholars Program (Undergraduate Summer Research)CSUBIOTECH - Presidents' Commission Research Scholars Program (Undergraduate Summer Research) Deadline: Monday, February 9, 2026 by 5:00 pm; Faculty mentors are responsible for submitting the complete proposal and all applications will need to be routed through Sponsored Programs Foundation before they can be submitted. Award Amount: $8,000 – Students receive $6000 as a scholarship. $2000 of the award can support the faculty mentor’s research program.
- Funding Opportunity: Higher Learning Program - Mellon FoundationMellon Foundation - Higher Learning Program Registration Deadline: Monday, December 1, 2025 by 12pm Concept Deadline: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 by 12pm. Please note - Institutions are limited to submitting no more than three concepts by the application deadline. Finalists will be selected by Mellon Foundation, and invitations for full proposals will be issued during the summer of 2026. There is no limit to how many individuals per institution can register.
PMC CNRS
- Certificate for Online Instruction AcademyYou are invited to participate in the Certificate for Online Instruction Academy, a six-week, fully asynchronous program designed for educators who have already taught online courses at least twice and want to further enhance their skills. From October 6 – November 16, 2025, participants will engage in ~5–7 hours per week of structured, experiential learning guided by the Center for Teaching & Learning Quality Learning & Teaching (QLT) Team.
- Office of Research & Sponsored Programs Summer 2025 NewsletterBeginning in AY 25–26, the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs will publish two newsletters per year, one in both Fall and Spring, rather than four. Our newsletters will continue to feature research news, faculty achievements, project highlights, and funding opportunities. Moving forward, procedural updates, policy changes, and office news will be shared through Axios HQ, a new email platform we’ll use alongside our research portal to ensure more timely updates.
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
- Funding Opportunity: Higher Learning Program - Mellon FoundationMellon Foundation - Higher Learning Program Registration Deadline: Monday, December 1, 2025 by 12pm Concept Deadline: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 by 12pm. Please note - Institutions are limited to submitting no more than three concepts by the application deadline. Finalists will be selected by Mellon Foundation, and invitations for full proposals will be issued during the summer of 2026. There is no limit to how many individuals per institution can register.
- Career in Politics NightYou’re invited to: Career in Politics Night!! When: Wednesday, November 12th, 5:30-7:00 PM Where: Green & Gold Room, Founder's Hall 166 Career in Politics Night is a space for students to meet with local politicians, representatives from the elections office, local activists, and many more people who have found success in the field of politics! During this mixer event, we will have food, snacks, and refreshments, and we encourage all attendees to branch out and make new connections!
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
- Tech the Halls: Save on Apple, Dell & HP DevicesDear Faculty and Staff, Mark your calendars! Tech the Halls runs November 17–22 at the Campus Store, featuring great savings on Apple devices — and, for the first time ever, Dell and HP laptops. Event Highlights
- November “Tea & Talk” for Faculty and Staff – What’s the Tea?: Professional Practice of Collective CareDear Faculty and Staff, You're invited to the November session of Tea & Talk, a monthly professional development space designed to connect, reflect, and build community. This initiative is brought to you by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI), in collaboration with Human Resources, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Academic Personnel Services (APS), and Staff Council..
PMC Academic Affairs
- Funding Opportunity: CSUBIOTECH - Presidents' Commission Research Scholars Program (Undergraduate Summer Research)CSUBIOTECH - Presidents' Commission Research Scholars Program (Undergraduate Summer Research) Deadline: Monday, February 9, 2026 by 5:00 pm; Faculty mentors are responsible for submitting the complete proposal and all applications will need to be routed through Sponsored Programs Foundation before they can be submitted. Award Amount: $8,000 – Students receive $6000 as a scholarship. $2000 of the award can support the faculty mentor’s research program.
- Funding Opportunity: Higher Learning Program - Mellon FoundationMellon Foundation - Higher Learning Program Registration Deadline: Monday, December 1, 2025 by 12pm Concept Deadline: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 by 12pm. Please note - Institutions are limited to submitting no more than three concepts by the application deadline. Finalists will be selected by Mellon Foundation, and invitations for full proposals will be issued during the summer of 2026. There is no limit to how many individuals per institution can register.
What's Happening
- 20 Years of OLLI CelebrationGutswurrak Student Activities Center 225 - Kate Buchanan Room (KBR) Saturday, November 15, 2025, 3 – 6pm Join the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Humboldt as we mark its 20th Anniversary at Humboldt! Enjoy an afternoon of food, refreshments, and live music as we honor two decades of incredible accomplishments by our members. The celebration will feature special presentations highlighting the impact and growth of our learning community. Please visit our humboldt.edu/olli website for more details. Event Title: 20 Years of OLLI Celebration Organization: EXTENDED EDUCATION & GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT Tickets - General $: 0 Tickets - Student $: 0 Tickets - Child $: 0 Tickets - Senior $: 0 Responsible Person at Event Name: Julie Stewart
- Late Night BreakfastJolly Giant Commons 113 - Recreation Room Monday, December 15, 2025, 6:30 – 9:30pm 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