The Cal Poly Humboldt Department of Dance, Music & Theatre presents the fourth annual Fiesta Folklórica at the John Van Duzer Theatre on Friday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m.
David Finkelstein’s (‘86, Computer Information Systems) $10,000 gift to establish the Gigi Finkelstein Scholarship Fund is rooted in gratitude, memory, and a clear-eyed understanding of how fragile a college education can be when money is scarce.
Cal Poly Humboldt students will have the opportunity to connect directly with employers and community organizations at this year’s Career Expo & Volunteer Fair, hosted by the Career Development Center in collaboration with the Center for Community-Based Learning.
Kory Lamberts’s (‘21, Environmental Studies) path to marine conservation didn’t begin in the ocean. It began in Martinez, California, where he grew up near an oil refinery and, long before he had the language for it, noticed patterns that would later define his work on expanding access to marine environments.
The annual free tax clinic at Cal Poly Humboldt is back, offering no-cost tax filing services for campus and members of the local community who earn $70,000 or less per year.
Cal Poly Humboldt Day on Monday, Jan. 26, featured a free, family-friendly concert that brought together alumni, students, faculty, staff, friends, families, and community members to celebrate the University's fourth anniversary of becoming a polytechnic.
Cal Poly Humboldt faculty and students are partnering with local organizations to conduct a comprehensive Economic Development Study designed to help guide McKinleyville’s future growth and community well-being.
Cal Poly Humboldt has expanded its direct admissions program to include graduating seniors from the Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified School District, Del Norte Unified School District, and the Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District.
When students, faculty, and community members gather for International Education Week (IEW) on Feb. 9-12 at Cal Poly Humboldt, they’ll be participating in more than a series of events, talks and presentations. They’ll be joining a long-standing University tradition that connects local learning to global challenges.
Cal Poly Humboldt Day returns on Jan. 26, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Arcata Theatre Lounge, celebrating the fourth anniversary of the University’s transition to a polytechnic.
As the Spring semester began, Richard Carvajal spent his first morning on campus as Cal Poly Humboldt’s new president greeting students, visiting classrooms, and handing out donuts.
To honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision of unity and service, Cal Poly Humboldt students, faculty, and staff, along with local organizations, volunteered their time on Monday to make a meaningful impact.
Cal Poly Humboldt’s College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences (CAHSS) continues its new “My Best Lecture” series, a showcase of compelling talks that University faculty have always wanted to give.
When Kathy Simpson talks about her late husband, Don Berry (‘76, Forestry), there’s a light that rises in her voice, an unmistakable glow of a life deeply loved and profoundly shared. Don was a scientist at heart, and, as Kathy puts it, “He was the funniest, kindest person I ever met. His joy in the natural world was infectious.”
Ray Olson (‘86, Natural Resource Planning & Interpretation) has always had a passion for the outdoors. He came to Cal Poly Humboldt because of his love for the North Coast, which felt like home to him. Many years later, that same passion to explore a place, understand it, and share those experiences has become the driving force behind his TV series, Humboldt Outdoors.
With cheers echoing through Lumberjack Arena and the support of family, friends, and the Humboldt community, nearly 300 Cal Poly Humboldt graduates crossed the stage on Friday, Dec. 19, during Fall Commencement.
This year has been an extraordinary one for Cal Poly Humboldt. It has been a year defined by remarkable discoveries, standout achievements, and meaningful growth across our campus community. From groundbreaking research to national recognition, our students, faculty, staff, and alumni have continued to raise the bar and showcase what Humboldt can accomplish.
The old swath of lawn where the Jensen House once stood is transforming into something extraordinary: a vibrant, living coastal prairie. Soon, this hillside will be home to dozens of native grasses and wildflowers—a space designed to teach, inspire, and restore.
As finals week approaches Dec. 15-19, Cal Poly Humboldt students are gearing up for one last push before winter break. And while exams and projects take center stage, finishing strong is about more than study sessions; it’s about taking care of yourself, finding balance, and tapping into the support systems all around you.
