Wednesday, June 10, 4:30-6:30pm Septentrio Winery, 650 6th St, Arcata Please join Sponsored Programs Foundation in welcoming Dr. David Still, Executive Director of the CSU Agricultural Research Institute (ARI), during his visit to Humboldt. This informal gathering provides an opportunity to meet Dr. Still, learn more about ARI's support for agricultural research and innovation across the CSU system, and connect with colleagues.

CSUBIOTECH; Research Development Grant Program Award Amount: Up to $15,000 Deadline: Monday, August 3, 2026, by 5:00pm

PLEASE REVIEW THE UPDATED, ITALICIZED INFORMATION BELOW: Employees are invited to attend the California State University Academic Resources Conference (CSU ARC) Watch Party, hosted by the Cal Poly Humboldt Office of Academic Affairs (OAA). LOCATION: Library 209 (The Fishbowl).  DATES: May 27-29, 2026 TIMES: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on 5/27-5/28, 9:30 a.m. to noon on 5/29 Light refreshments will be provided.

The Humboldt-Emeritus, Retired Faculty and Staff Association (Humboldt-ERFSA), working with the statewide organization (CSU-ERFSA), strives to secure and protect the rights & benefits of Humboldt/CSU retirees. The association works to keep Cal Poly Humboldt retirees connected with each other and with the activities that are ongoing at the Cal Poly Humboldt campus. We have monthly luncheons during the academic year with dynamic and versatile speakers. Presenters include faculty, staff and students affiliated with Cal Poly Humboldt, as well as the occasional community members.

CSUBIOTECH: Special Events Grant Program Deadline: Rolling, but proposals must be submitted three months in advance of the event. All proposals for CSUBIOTECH Symposium-adjacent meetings must be received by October 1, 2026. The application will close when budgeted funds are exhausted. Amount Range: Approximately $10,000 in total funding is available. The program expects to award 3–4 grants ranging from $2,500 to $3,300 each.

As 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!

Textbook on Reserves Program

Since 1964, Cal Poly Humboldt has celebrated exceptional faculty through the Distinguished Faculty Awards—a competitive, peer-nominated process. Nominations are reviewed by the University Senate’s Faculty Awards Committee, which recommends recipients to the Senate. Final approval and conferral of the awards are made by the university’s President. Congratulations to this year's recipients!