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Professional Development Day - Spring 2026 Sustainability at Humboldt and Beyond
Friday, January 16
at Siemens Hall, Nelson Hall East and the Kate Buchanan Room
This Spring, our Professional Development Day invites us to reimagine what sustainability means—on our campus, in our classrooms, and in our daily work. Together, we’ll explore how sustainable practices can enrich teaching, streamline operations, and strengthen community well-being.
From reducing waste and conserving resources to cultivating sustainable mindsets in our students, this day will spotlight innovative ideas, share local successes, and inspire collective action toward a more resilient future.
Join colleagues for keynote sessions, collaborative workshops, and conversations that connect sustainability with every aspect of our professional mission.
Continental breakfast and buffet lunch for registered guests will be served in the Kate Buchanan Room (KBR).
Continental Breakfast
Kate Buchanan Room
Lightning Talks
Kate Buchanan Room
Featuring John Meyer, Renee Byrd, Adolfo Soberanis and Sarah Ray
Faculty Development in Sustainability: The Trillium Project
Siemens Hall 109
Facilitators: Morgan Barker, Leah Choi, Sarah Ray and Michelle Selvans
Funding your Sustainability Projects
Siemens Hall 110
Facilitators: Andrea Alstone, Cara Peters and Kumi Nakadate
Campus As Living Lab - Case Studies at Cal Poly Humboldt
Siemens Hall 117
Facilitators: Pascal Berrill, Aidan Jack Murphy, Sarah Lasley and Morgan King
Filling the Gaps: Crowdsourcing Sustainability Data for a Stronger STARS Report
Siemens Hall 120
Facilitator: Katie Koscielak
World Café–Style Discussion
Title: Sustainability and Our Shared Human Experience
Goodwin Forum
Facilitator: Frank Herrera, ODEI Interim Special Projects Coordinator
Resources for integrating Sustainability for Faculty and Staff
Nelson Hall East 106
Facilitators: Morgan Barker, Katie Koscielak, Kristina Davenport, Jeremy Webb, Stacy Becker, Aylea Maxwell-Miller and Karter Bloxsom
Appropriate Computing: AI & Sustainability
Siemens Hall 108
Facilitator: Peter Overholser
Insights from the annual Sustainability Literacy Assessment
Siemens Hall 115
Facilitators Seth Bradley and Morgan King
Campus Sustainability Tour (weather dependent)
Gutswurrak Student Activities Center (SAC) Quad
Facilitator: Jennifer Ortega
Sustainability Activity
Kate Buchanan Room (SAC 225)