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American Indian College Motivation Day

Thursday, November 6, 2025 

An Inspiring Event for American Indian Students!

For over 50 years, Cal Poly Humboldt has hosted American Indian College Motivation Day (AICMD). 

This event, which is held on the first Thursday in November, focuses on preparing high school students for what to look for and expect in college, creating a sense of belonging and cultural relevancy, and connecting students to their support team at Humboldt. 

AICMD is organized in partnership by the Office of Admissions, Indian Tribal & Educational Personnel Program (ITEPP), Indian Natural Resource Science & Engineering Program (INRSEP), and the Office of the President. 

This program is open and available to all who are interested in applying and/or participating, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.

Schedule

TimeframeActivityLocation
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.Early Bird ProgrammingBalabanis Art Quad
9:30 a.m. - 10:05 a.m.Welcome & OrientationVan Duzer Theatre
10:20 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.Session ALocations Vary
11:05 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.Session BLocations Vary
11:35 a.m. - 12:35 p.mLunch & College FairRecreation & Wellness Center, 2nd Floor, West Gym
12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.Keynote SpeakerVan Duzer Theatre
1:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.Session CLocations Vary
2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.Bookstore Visit and Other Opportunities Locations Vary
3:00 p.m.Event Ends

For more information about American Indian College Motivation Day, please contact Sarah Mundi at sgm67@humboldt.edu.

About the T-shirt Artwork

Rick Bartow (1946 - 2016) Baduwa’t Wiyot, is considered one of the most important leaders in contemporary Native American Art. Best known for his large, expressive pastel and graphite drawings, Bartow was also a prolific painter, mixed media sculptor, printmaker, and cultural advocate. Bartow’s artwork has been shown in galleries around the globe. Rick Bartow Trust https://www.rickbartow.org/about

Rick Bartow, Salmon Chant, 1995, pastel and graphite on paper, 40" x 26", Hallie Ford Museum of Art, Willamette University, Elmer Edwin Young Purchase Fund, YNGAF95.01