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The Department of Dance, Music & Theatre at Cal Poly Humboldt presents Contemporary Music for Percussion performed by the Cal Poly Humboldt Percussion Ensemble; the Afro-Brazilian rhythms of Ile Aiye performed by the World Percussion Group; and the Festive Steel Drum Sounds of the Caribbean performed by the Humboldt Calypso Band.

A year ago, U.S. Army Major Patrick Sorensen ('06, Chemistry) gained national attention when his portrait went viral. In the photo, his hair is long, and he’s wearing ceremonial Native American feathers while in uniform, varying from the standard dress code for male soldiers.

The documentary will screen online Nov. 22-29 as part of American Indian Heritage Month.

The awards honor President Alistair McCrone and recognize the accomplishments of Humboldt’s excellent newer faculty members and students.

What will your legacy be? There are two primary ways to impact future generations of students at Cal Poly Humboldt: legacy gifts and endowments.

Cal Poly Humboldt’s commitment to sustainability has earned it recognition on The Princeton Review’s annual list of Green Schools.

Together with NASA collaborator and Cal Poly Humboldt alum Holly Leopardi ('14, Physics), C.D. Hoyle of the Department of Physics & Astronomy was awarded a $243,627 grant from NASA’s MOSAICS program.

Cal Poly Humboldt’s Pelican Bay Bachelor of Arts in Communication program stands as one of California’s pioneering educational offerings, providing a B.A. degree within a level-four, maximum-security prison setting.

When Elizabeth Pimentel (‘00, Spanish, Business Administration) walks onto the court at Chase Center where more than 18,000  fans cheer on the Golden State Warriors, she feels electrified.

Men’s Soccer player, Erwin “EJ” Manibusan Jr., recently competed at the AFC U20 Asian Cup in Vietnam as a midfielder for Gaum’s national team.

The California State University (CSU) has partnered with the Riverside County Office of Education to offer the first-ever direct admission pilot for the CSU system. Eligible students at every public high school in Riverside County will soon be offered direct admission to the CSU for the Fall 2025 term, before they even apply.

Liminal bodies and space by visiting artists Linh Dao and Amanda Stojanov opens to the public on Thursday, Nov. 7, with an opening reception that evening from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Reese Bullen Gallery. The exhibition will run through Dec. 14.

Cal Poly Humboldt is among the top public schools in the West.

As election day quickly approaches, efforts throughout campus are focused on increasing voter turnout among students.

With autumnal creepy crawlies like pumpkin spiders and Halloween decorations abounding throughout campus, here are a few ways to celebrate the spooky season—including themed events and some campus constants.

In line with Cal Poly Humboldt’s Climate Action Plan 2.0’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2045, the University will purchase carbon offsets at the Arcata Community Forest. The purchase will help compensate for the carbon emissions generated by University-financed air travel.

Lumberjack Weekend was a roaring success, bringing together the Cal Poly Humboldt community for four unforgettable days of fun and connection.

Cal Poly Humboldt will welcome 630 prospective students and their families to the annual Fall Preview on Saturday, Nov. 2.

A nationally renowned project with acclaimed film and stage actors is coming to the Van Duzer Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 7-9:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

University officials led a ceremony on Thursday celebrating the start of construction of the Engineering & Technology building on campus.

Faculty members Andrea Juarez, Loren Cannon, Sara Sterner, and Hamnath Panta are being recognized for their excellence in teaching and scholarship.

The Cal Poly Humboldt triathlon team showcased a strong performance at the NCAA Heartland Triathlon Cup, West Region national qualifier.

Cal Poly Humboldt has been awarded $5,000 by the National Association of Higher Education Systems (NASH), and a $5,000 match from the California State University’s Chancellor’s Office, as a part of its efforts to expand educational access for community college students in the region.

For the past 50 years, Cal Poly Humboldt’s Indian Natural Resources, Science & Engineering Program (INRSEP) has nurtured the next generation of leaders by breaking barriers, and building pathways to Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Medical (STEMM) fields for historically underrepresented students.

Cal Poly Humboldt will celebrate the 26th Campus & Community Dialogue on Race (CDOR)—an annual event that provides a diversity of opportunities to explore racial justice—from Monday, Oct. 21, to Friday, Oct. 25. This year’s theme is “Voice of our Communities: Reclaiming our Stories.”