Provost Communication, Monday, February 23, 2026

Dear Colleagues, 

To all the students, faculty, staff, departments, and community members who contributed to the production of the 4th Annual Fiesta Folklórica this past weekend: Well done! Three weekend performances featured traditional Mexican dance and music by the Fiesta Folklórica Ensemble, including Ballet Folklórico, Danza Azteca, and Mariachi de Humboldt. While I most regretfully could not attend this weekend’s performances, I have been told that the concert was seamless, from the beautiful costumes, professional lighting and sound, to the fantastic performances themselves. The Van Duzer Theatre was full and the crowd was exuberant in their grito through their whoops, cheers, and whistles. All involved can be proud of this truly spectacular concert!

To learn more about Fiesta Folklórica, read the Humboldt|now column featured at this link: 4th Annual Fiesta Folklórica. Special thanks to Jacqueline Silva, Director, and the Department of Dance, Music, and Theatre for bringing this joyful event to our community.  

Campus Budget Open Forum: Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 12 – 1:30 pm

The campus community is cordially invited to attend the Campus Budget Open Forum hosted by the University Resources and Planning Committee (URPC) and the University Budget Office (UBO) this Wednesday, February 25, 2026 from 12 to 1:30 pm in the Goodwin Forum (NHE, Room 102). The purpose of this forum is to foster transparency and expand the campus community's understanding of the institution’s financial landscape. During this session, we will provide updates on the state of the budget at Cal Poly Humboldt, discuss developments at the State and CSU System levels, and highlight the role of the URPC. Lunch will be provided and the forum will be recorded and posted to the URPC webpage.

Distinguished Faculty Lecture Series: Dr. Dale Oliver, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 5 - 7:00 pm

Our campus and community members are invited to the upcoming Distinguished Faculty Lecture Series presented by the Academic Year 2024-25 faculty award recipients. Award recipients are nominated by their colleagues or students for excellence in their field, reviewed and recommended by a Faculty Awards Committee, voted on by the University Senate, and conferred by the University President. The upcoming lectures are an opportunity for award recipients to engage with the campus and local community with a public lecture or performance. 

Please join us for the first of the upcoming talks with Dr. Dale Oliver, recipient of the Outstanding Service Award on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 5-7:00 pm, in the Great Hall. Dr. Oliver’s lecture is titled: Opportunities Abound for Service to the Common Good.

Learn more about the Distinguished Faculty Lecture Series at this link: 2024/2025 Distinguished Faculty Lecture Series.

Accessibility Awareness Summit: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 12 to 4:00 pm
The campus community is invited to attend the 2026 Accessibility Awareness Summit on March 11, 2026 for 12 to 4 pm in the Kate Buchanan Room (SAC 225), for an afternoon dedicated to advancing inclusion, equity, and access for all. The program will begin at 12:00 pm with a catered lunch, providing an opportunity for attendees to connect and engage in conversation. The summit will feature distinguished guest speakers who will share expertise, lived experiences, and actionable strategies to strengthen accessibility practices across educational and professional settings. This event is designed for students, faculty, and staff who are committed to fostering environments where all individuals can fully participate and thrive. Broad participation is encouraged in this important campus conversation.

We look forward to your participation in building a more accessible and inclusive community. Please register for the event at this link: Accessibility Summit Registration Form. This event is sponsored by the Committee on Accessibility and Accommodation Compliance (CAAC). 

Have a great week, 

Sincerely,

Shawna Young