Provost Communication, Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Dear Colleagues,

There are so many wonderful events happening this week across our campus this week, and each is equally deserving of a Provost Communication shout-out. I want to remind everyone that International Education Week (IEW) is also happening this week, and there are plenty more events you can attend (schedule linked here: IEW Schedule).  Thank you to the facilitators of all of these events for the engaging and meaningful work you are doing for our campus. Your efforts play a vital role in shaping our institutional culture and enrich our campus and community in lasting ways. I hope each of the following is a great success!

Decolonizing Sustainability Speaker Series: Thursday, February 12, 5 pm - 6:30 pm

Presented by the Department of Native Studies and the Environment & Community Graduate Program, the Decolonizing Sustainability Speaker Series is intended to highlight and unpack intersections of settler colonialism, white supremacy, and systems of power/privilege/oppression within the discourse and rhetoric of contemporary sustainability, environmental, and climate change movements. Please join them for the next lecture by Keith Parker, titled Yurok People Have Always Been Fisheries Biologists: Ancestral Memory & More-Than-Human Relatives. The event will take place on Thursday, February 12, 5 pm-6:30 pm in the Native American Forum (BSS 162)

Career Expo & Volunteer Fair: Thursday, February 12, 11 am - 3 pm

The Career Expo & Volunteer Fair provides students a chance to network with more than 50 organizations and explore post-graduation full-time careers, summer jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities. The Expo will feature a professional photographer providing free, studio-style headshots to students during the event. The event occurs on Thursday, February 12th from 11 am to 3 pm in the West Gym. Students can register for the Expo via Handshake at this link: Career Expo & Volunteer Fair 2026 Registration.

For more information, contact Ann Johnson-Cruz, the Career Development Center’s Employer Relations Coordinator, at acj1@humboldt.edu, and check out the Humboldt|now column, linked here: Career & Volunteer Expo Introduces Students to Future Employers 

Athletics Staff & Faculty Appreciation Night: Thursday, February 12, 2026

The Athletics Department invites you to Staff & Faculty Appreciation Night tomorrow, February 12, 2026 at the men’s and women’s basketball games! As a staff or faculty member you always receive free general seating at Athletics events. For Staff & Faculty Appreciation Night you will receive a complimentary upgrade to reserved seating, as well as access to the Lumberjack Lounge for food and beverages. Just check in at the front door at the faculty/staff table. Come out to support our student athletes and be recognized for your contributions to their success!

Nexus @ Noon: Friday, February 13, 2026, 12 to 1 pm

Nexus @ Noon invites students, faculty, and staff to explore today's most pressing political issues this Friday, February 13, 2026, from 12 to 1 pm in Library 209 (Library Fishbowl). True to the meaning of "nexus"—a connection linking multiple points—this series is a dynamic space for questioning, discussing, and researching political developments at local, state, federal, and global levels. With no set agenda, each session will be guided by the questions and interests of attendees, alongside insights from special guests. Whether participants are attending to ask, learn, or contribute, Nexus @ Noon is where everyone can learn more about the complexities of current events in real time! Refreshments will be provided. 

Questions? Email Dr. Joice Chang at Joice.Chang@humboldt.edu. 

12th Annual Authors Celebration: Friday, February 13, 2026, 3 to 4 pm

The Cal Poly Humboldt Library and the Office of the Provost are delighted to host the 12th Annual Cal Poly Humboldt Authors Celebration for scholarly and creative works recently published by Cal Poly Humboldt authors. Join us on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 3pm - 4pm in the Authors Hall, Library 2nd floor, to celebrate alumni, emeriti, faculty, staff, student authors and readers. We will also enjoy cake, pie, and trivia. All authors are welcome to share about their works during the social hour and open mic following the event. 

Are you an author? Faculty, staff, students, and alumni, please let us know about your publications. We want to honor and celebrate your accomplishment. Please complete the form, linked here: Authors Recognition Form. 

The 2026/2027 College Corps Application is Open NOW!

The College Corps program is a service fellowship that provides students with college funding while engaging them in projects of community impact and problem-solving. College Corps Fellows work in the fields of K-12 education, environmental stewardship, and food security. Successful applicants will receive up to $10,000 toward their education in exchange for completing 450 hours of service over the course of the academic year. Applications are open until spots are filled!

For more information and to apply, students should visit the College Corps webpage at this link: College Corps or email collegecorps@humboldt.edu.

Sincerely, 

Shawna Young