Communication

Cal Poly Pelican Bay BA students present at national conference

27 Cal Poly Humboldt Communication majors who are currently incarcerated at Pelican Bay State Prison presented at the National Conference on Higher Education on Friday April 10.

Cal Poly Humboldt students lead at the 2026 Anti-Violence Summit

On April 14th the Sexual Assault Prevention Committee hosted the third annual Anti-Violence Summit at College of the Redwoods.  In partnership with the President's office at College of the Redwoods, the Social Work department CR and the Department of Communication at Cal Poly Humboldt, stude

Dr. Armeda C. Reitzel, Professor Emeritus, Peace Corps Service in Ukraine

Dr. Armeda C. Reitzel, Professor Emeritus, Communication, has been selected to join the Peace Corps as a Virtual Service Pilot Participant. Beginning in May 2026, Dr.

OAXACA WORKSHOP

James Floss, Lecturer Emeritus of the Communication Department, recently gave a workshop, “More Than Words” in Tlacochahuaya, Mexico to future teachers focusing on vocality and physicality to enliven read-alouds.

WORKSHOP IN OAXACA

James Floss, Lecturer Emeritus of the Communication Department, recently gave a workshop, “More Than Words,” in Tlacochahuaya, Mexico to future teachers focusing on vocality and physicality to enliven read-alouds.

Cal Poly Humboldt Debate Club Marks Major Competitive Milestone

Cal Poly Humboldt’s Debate Club marked a major milestone with its first full squad trip since before the pandemic, competing at Las Positas College against teams from 33 institutions. Five debate pairs participated, most at their first collegiate tournament.

Professor of Communication

Dr. Frye has published the Citizenship+ Communication Action Guide with the upcoming nationally convened Civic Learning Week, March 19-23, 2026.

"Students ACE IT! Students as Amazing, Creative, Enlightening Innovators and Teachers!"

Dr. Armeda Reitzel, Professor Emeritus, and her student, Arlonna Hadley, delivered a presentation titled "Students ACE IT! Students as Amazing, Creative, Enlightening Innovators and Teachers!" at the Cal OER 2025 that was held August 6-8, 2025.

Dr. Joshua J. Frye, Communication

Dr. Frye has been contracted to provide evaluations for high-level foreign nationals seeking special work visas in the United States.

"Success Story" featured at LibreFest

Dr. Armeda Reitzel, Professor Emeritus, delivered an invited presentation titled "The Triple A’s of Ancillaries:  Advancing Academic Achievement" at the 2025 LIbreFest held in July. Her talk focused on the benefits of open pedagogy.