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1) Weekly Math & Data Science Colloquium
Dr. Ken Owens (Dept. of Math & Data Science, CPH)
BSS302, 4PM, Thursday 2/19/26
"An Introduction to Tensors and Duality"
Yoon G Kim
Math & Data Science
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2) EcoSeries February 12th at 4PM - WDFS 258
FIRST EcoSeries Graduate Student Lightning Talk!
EcoSeries presentation (in-person!) Followed by an
EcoSocial! Hang out & chat! Free snacks!
JoAnna L Pifferini
Wildlife Management
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3) AY 26/27 College Corps Applications Open NOW!
Apply to be a College Corps Fellow! Help make our
communities stronger & healthier. Earn up to 10k
towards living expenses and tuition.
Shalom M Fletcher
CCBL: College Corps
Will you be studying abroad summer or fall 2026?
Apply for a Global Ambassadors Scholarship.
Deadline March 5. Find the application form here:
Peggy Stewart
Politics Department
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5) 12th Annual Authors Celebration is TODAY!
The 12th Annual Authors Celebration is today!
Join us at 3pm in the Authors Hall, Library 2nd Fl
Enjoy cake, hear from authors, and play trivia!
Jessica Welch
Library
We offer free assistance re: concerns & conflicts
Coaching, mediation, info, and conflict resolution
Confidential, Independent, Informal, and Impartial
Suzanne Pasztor and John Meyer
Ombuds Service
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7) The Wildlife Graduate Student Society (WiGSS) present: ECOSERIES In-person with Jesse Conklin Migration timing in Bar-tailed Godwits: consistency vs. flexibility in the world’s longest non-stop flights
Thursday February 19, 2026 4:00pm
In person only, WDFS 258
JoAnna L Pifferini
Wildlife Management
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8) The Wildlife Department & WiGGS presents: EcoSeries Spring 2026
Please join us for our EcoSeries presentations
WDFS 258, 4 pm each Thursday
JoAnna L Pifferini
Wildlife Management
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9) Spring Break 2026: Earn 1 CR in FOR 480: Basic Wildland Firefighter Training
Prepare for a summer job or career with an agency
Course is during Spring Break: March 16-20, 2026
Register by March 12th
Andrea Webb
Extended Education
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10) Saturday Art Class for Kids: Nature's Palette
For ages 5-13: Explore connection of art & nature!
Nature's Palette: Sat. March 28 - April 25
Register at the link below!
Andrea Webb
Extended Education
Fiesta Folklórica February 20-21 @ 7PM
& February 22 @ 2pm in the Van Duzer Theatre
Free for students!
Jeremy C Wilson
Dance Music Theatre
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12) Join our FLC on Wellbeing-Informed Teaching!
Join the CSU FLC on Wellbeing Teaching
Move from MHFA awareness to practice
Build humane, sustainable learning spaces
Sent on behalf of Dr. Emily Magruder (CO) & Dr. Allison Vaughn (SDSU)
CTL
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13) **Join Forever Humboldt for a night at the theater!**
See two Humboldt alumni at the 5th and D Street
Theater for “The Half-Life of Marie Curie"
Enjoy a drink ticket and swag!
Jonathan Reynoso
UnivAdv: Alumni Rel
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14) **Reconnect at the CAHSS Ukiah Alumni Event!**
Join other CAHSS alumni in Ukiah for a special
event honoring works by Humboldt professors,
alumni, and staff!
Jonathan Reynoso
UnivAdv: Alumni Rel
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15) Geology Colloquium - 2/17/26, 1:00 PM in FH 25
"The Value of Professional Organizations as a
Career Advancement Tool: Geoscience Alliance",
by Dr. Nievita Bueno Watts, CPH COMPASS & INRSEP
Laurie R Marx
Geology
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16) Teach a Class with OLLI this Summer!- Call for Proposals
Share your expertise or passion with OLLI members
Deadline to apply is March 16, 2026
Celebrate and participate in lifelong learning!
Julie Stewart
Extended Education
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17) Integrative, Complementary, & Alternative Medicine - OLLI Class
Learn about licenses, types, CA regulations, &more
Register for OLLI class by 2/13
Wed., Feb. 18-25, Zoom, 1-3pm, $45.00
Mairead P Sardina
Extended Education
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18) Eureka to Arcata: The Early Days - OLLI Class
On land use from 1850 to the early 20th century
Register for OLLI class by 2/18 @ 12
Sat., Feb. 21, Zoom, 1-2:30pm, $30.00
Mairead P Sardina
Extended Education
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19) The Science of Everyday Things - OLLI Class
Delve into the hands-on science of daily life
Register for OLLI class by 2/24 @ 12
Fri., Feb. 27-March 13, On Campus, 3-5pm, $60.00
Mairead P Sardina
Extended Education
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20) I Love Learning at The Learning Center!
Catch special edition "Smart is Sexy" and
"I Love Learning " stickers on Fri, Feb 13!
Only at the Learning Center!
Xander Roberts
Learning Center
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21) Authors Celebration: Betty Chinn Showcase (including author Karen Price)
From childhood imprisonment to Presidential Award
A miraculous story of survival and compassion
Library Authors Hall, 2/16, noon, snacks/books*
Kyle Morgan
The Press at Cal Poly Humboldt
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22) 5) Authors Celebration: Jerry Rohde Showcase (including drone videographer Erin Scofield)
Acclaimed local historian shows next generation
of history publishing with drone videography
Library Authors Hall, 2nd fl, 2/16, 3pm
Kyle Morgan
The Press at Cal Poly Humboldt
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23) Drop In Tutoring @ The Learning Center
The Learning Center has free tutoring for
a variety of courses & is a great place to study!
Check our website for tutoring hours
Maxine R Mota
Learning Center
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24) AI SkillShops: useful tips for grant writing, research, study, resume CV revisions, policy analysis, and more. Notebook LM Mon. Feb. 16th 1:30-2:30pm in Library 121, and Gemini & Gem Tips on Wed. Feb. 18th 2-3pm
Useful tips & AI tools for research & study
Update CV/resume, analyze grant proposal, & more
Create podcasts to listen to research articles
Cyril W Oberlander
Library: Admin
Encourage students to visit the Writing Studio
for feedback at any stage of the writing process.
In person, Zoom, and email appointments available.
Su Karl
Writing Studio
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26) Call for Submissions/Participants: A Decade of El Centro History Project
El Centro is seeking submissions and participants
for an El Centro Research Project. Send queries to
lcae@humboldt.edu. For more info, see press:
Marcos A Hernandez
CIACE: LCAE
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27) Check out the SkillShops calendar for upcoming drop-in workshops
Learn about "Healthy Relationships" and
"Food and Body Wisdom," two series of SkillShops
this semester, plus AI, knitting, and more!
Kimberly R Stelter
Library: Info Svr