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Spring 2026 Events
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🪴Annual Plant Exchange 🌱
Tuesday, June 2nd from 12:00 - 2:00 PM @ the Courtyard (in front of the Library)
Please join us at the annual Staff Plant Exchange on Tuesday, June 2nd from 12 to 2 pm by the flagpole in the courtyard in front of the Library. We will have indoor and outdoor plants to share, a potting station, and bubbles. If you would like to share your greenery gifts with your colleagues, this weekend is the perfect time for you to start rooting some houseplant cuttings or digging up a few extra plants from your garden to pot in preparation. All staff are welcome- whether or not you bring a plant to exchange. Stop by to adopt a new plant, connect with colleagues, and enjoy a bit of time outdoors together. Happy Gardening!
🍦Ice Cream & 🎾Games in the Redwood Bowl
Wednesday, June 3rd from 12:00 - 1:00 PM @ the Redwood Bowl
Join Staff Council for Ice Cream and Games in the Redwood Bowl!
🗓️ End of Year Staff Appreciation Event
Thursday, June 4th from 4:00-7:00 PM @ 321 Dr. M.L.K Jr Pkway, Arcata, CA 95521, USA
Please join Staff Council as we celebrate the end of the year with our Staff Appreciation Event & Dinner at the Arcata Community Center. All staff members are welcome as we celebrate staff and recognize those who have reached a years of service milestones at Cal Poly Humboldt.
Come for the fun, food, drink, photo booth...and so much more. Additionally, we will be giving away some amazing items! As with past Staff Appreciation Events, you will have the opportunity to win some prizes during the event. Prize winners will be announced at the event. Please note you must be in attendance to win.
Join us as we celebrate the end to a great year and all the hard work of our incredible Cal Poly Humboldt staff!
Past Events
Past Events Archive
Lucky to Be... - March 10th, 2026
Staff Council invited staff to a brief gathering in the Banquet Hall (SAC 131) to enjoy light refreshments while taking time to write appreciation notes to colleagues and campus friends. The notes were collected and later delivered by Staff Council.
Staff Halloween Potluck - Oct 31st, 2025
Staff Council hosted a Halloween themed potluck in the Goodwin Forum where staff were encouraged to dress in costume, bring a dish to share, enjoy some treats, and have a little Halloween fun. Aside from mingling, staff was able to vote for their favorite costumes.
Staff Ice Cream Social - Sept 25th, 2025
In front of Van Matre Hall (adjacent to lot S7) Staff Council gave out Ice Cream to campus staff. Beyond the sweet treats, folks where able to enjoy a bay view and reflect of the first month of the semester together.
Door Decorating Contest
Staff Council and the Campus Traditions Committee invited all departments to don creative hats to decorate their department doors in celebration of all things Cal Poly Humboldt!
Door Decoration Contest Winners:
- Most Creative: Place-Based Learning Communities (PBLC)
- Cal Poly Humboldt Pride: Academic Affairs
- Spookiest: College of Extended Education
- Celebrating Autumn and Harvest: Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI)
- Most Sustainable: COMPASS/INRSEP
- Honorable Mention: Dean of Students
Staff Halloween Potluck
It was that time of year for costumes, fun, and some Halloween treats! The Staff Council invited staff to a Staff Halloween Potluck on Thursday, October 31st from noon to 2 PM at the Great Hall.
We had a spooky lineup for the day:
- Halloween-themed potluck
- Costume Contest with prizes
- Drinks and desserts were provided!
We celebrated the spirit of Halloween together with good food, fun costumes, and great company.
Plant Exchange
We invited folks for the Annual Staff Appreciation Week Plant Exchange!
We shared some greenery with colleagues, and encouraged folks to start rooting a few houseplant cuttings or potting up extra plants from their gardens.
Staff dropped by to adopt a plant, enjoy some fresh air, and connect with colleagues from across campus.
Games in the Redwood Bowl
Staff Council invited folks to come out and play! 🌟 Whether they were feeling competitive or just wanted to soak up the sun with a walk around the field, there was something for everyone to enjoy.
End Of Year Staff Appreciation Event
Our amazing colleagues gathered at the Arcata Community Center on Thursday, June 5th, 4-7pm for the annual End-of-Year Staff Appreciation Event.
We had food, fun raffle prizes, and recognition of our staff who had been with the university for 5, 10, 20, 30, and 30+ years! DJ Goldilocks spun some vinyl for us yet again and folks enjoyed an evening of camaraderie