February 20, 2026 Faculty U-Notices Archive

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1) Funds available for campus sustainability projects Students, Staff and Faculty can apply Submit your proposal by March 1

Funds available for campus sustainability projects
Students, Staff and Faculty can apply
Submit you proposal by March 1
Andrea L Alstone
FacMgt-Sustainabilty

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2) 2026 Accessibility Awareness Summit

March 11 | Noon–4 PM | KBR
Catered lunch & guest speakers
Tabling & campus resources
Taylor M Sorrels
CTL

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3) Seeking Career Clothing Closet Donations from Staff and Faculty on Feb. 27th

We are asking for clean pre-owned career clothing.
Slacks, dress shirts, blouses, blazers, cardigans.
Feb 27th from 9 am - 12 pm in NHE 116

Sasha Wallace
Career Development Center

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4) Seeking Career Clothing Closet Donations from Staff and Faculty on March 6th

We are asking for clean pre-owned career clothing.
Slacks, dress shirts, blouses, blazers, cardigans.
March 6th from 9 am - 12 pm in NHE 116

Sasha Wallace
Career Development Center

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5) REGISTER NOW: Let's Talk About Federal Grants - Sponsored Programs Foundation Open Forum

SPF discussion on the grant landscape, changes to
application and contracting processes, and
higher-level trends impacting sponsored projects
Cara A Peters
Sponsored Prgrm Fnd

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6) Eureka to Arcata: The Early Days- OLLI Class

On land use from 1850 to the early 20th century
Register for this Jerry Rohde class by 2/18 @ 12pm
Sat., Feb. 21, Zoom, 1-2:30pm, $30.00
Julie Stewart
Extended Education

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7) **Forever Humboldt at Hike and Bike Day 4/4!**

Bring your bike, walking shoes, and dog and hang
with Forever Humboldt at Hike and Bike Day on 4/4!
Grab a snack and see the Mobile Alumni Center
Jonathan Reynoso
UnivAdv: Alumni Rel

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8) 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

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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

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11) 13th Annual ideaFest Registration Opens Monday, March 9

The 13th Annual ideaFest registration opens on
Mon., March 9! Enter your research or project for
ideaFest happening on May 1. For more info:
Jessica Welch
Library

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12) Geology Colloquium - 2/24/26, 1:00 PM in FH 25

"Making magma where Cascadia meets the Basin and
Range: A petrologic study of the ~12.5ka lavas
erupted Medicine Lk Volcano" by Dr. Brandon Browne

Laurie R Marx
Geology

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13) Your Body Manual - OLLI Class

Learn to move efficiently and safely
Register for OLLI class by 2/26 @ 12
Tues., March 3-24, Off Campus, 1-2:30pm, $60.00
Mairead P Sardina
Extended Education

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14) Acting Up: The Fundamentals of Acting - OLLI Class

Strengthen your acting skills while having fun
Register for OLLI class by 2/27 @ 12
Wed., March 4-April 8, Off Campus, 1-3pm, $90.00
Mairead P Sardina
Extended Education

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15) Planet Earth: A History of Life - OLLI Class

Taught at the campus Natural History Museum
Register for OLLI class by 3/4 @ 12
Mon., March 9-30, Off Campus, 2-4pm, $70.00
Mairead P Sardina
Extended Education

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16) Fiesta Folklórica

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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17) Writing Studio & Academic Peer Coaching Referrals

Faculty and staff can submit student referrals for
writing and academic peer coaching support. Use
"Refer a Student" on Learning Center's homepage:
Su Karl
Learning Center

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18) Great topics coming up on the SkillShops calendar - Drop-in to these workshops to participate

Coming up are SkillShops from Health Education,
Student Health & Wellbeing Services, and the HUMAN
MADE club. Find these events in the Library.
Kimberly R Stelter
Library: Info Svr

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19) Tickets on Sale Now for 40th Annual Cal Poly Humboldt Athletics Auction

Saturday April 11 at Sapphire Palace in Blue Lake
Honorary Guest includes Alumnus
Robert Prince (ATL Falcons WR Coach)
Drew Gwerder
Athletics

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20) Women's Basketball Clinches Playoff Berth

Humboldt Punches Ticket to CCAA Tournament
First time since 2020
Hosted at Cal Poly Pomona, Mar. 5-7
Drew Gwerder
Athletics

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21) Final week of HOME basketball games, 2/26 & 2/28

Host Monterey Bay Thursday - 5:30pm & 7:30pm
Host San Marcos Saturday - 1pm & 3pm
Come enjoy Lumberjack Lounge, Students win prizes!
Drew Gwerder
Athletics

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22) Math & Data Science Colloquium

Dr. Pascal Biwole (School of Engineering, CPH)
BSS302, 4PM, Thursday 2/26/26
"Mathematical Modeling & Numerical Simulation"
Yoon G Kim
Math & Data Science

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23) Teach Access Student Academy - FREE 2-day Virtual Workshop on Accessibility!

Discover how to build empathy & awareness
for accessibility by learning practical skills.
Last day to register is Sunday, February 22.
Jeanne Wielgus
Accessiblty Res Ctr