January 23, 2026 Faculty U-Notices Archive

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1) Volunteer Opportunities with Y.E.S.

Volunteer & engage with the local community!
Time commitment varies. Lots of options available
Learn more and sign up by 2/2/26
Melea J Smith
OSL: YES

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2) Request New Textbooks on Reserve!

Help students succeed in your classes by helping
them access the texts they need! Submit your
Textbook on Reserve Request now for Spring 2026!
Xandra C Gradine
Library: Access Circ

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3) Korematsu Day: Monday, Jan 26 @ 5 PM in Native Forum (BSS 162)

Satsuki Ina is a psychotherapist/scholar and
communityorganizer born in a US concentration camp
Her work investigates impact of collective trauma
Paul Michael L Atienza
CRGS

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4) Klamath Field Course Info Session: this Thursday, January 29th at 5 pm on Zoom

Fill out interest form to get zoom link:
See course website to learn more:
Alison O'Dowd
Env Sci & Mgmt

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5) Math Colloquium

Dr. Ken Owens (Dept. of Math & Data Science, CPH)
BSS302, 4PM, Thursday 1/29/26
"A Candle in the Dark: Reality by Mathematics"
Yoon G Kim
Math & Data Science

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6) The Ombuds service can help

We offer coaching, mediation, conflict resolution
Confidential, Independent, Informal, and Impartial
Free to all students, staff, faculty
Suzanne Pasztor and John Meyer
Ombuds Service

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7) Career Expo employer registration open

Career Expo is on Feb 12th this year and on-campus
employers can sign up FOR FREE. Clink link below
and join us for the biggest job fair of the year!!
Ann Johnson-Cruz
Career Development Center

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8) **Celebrate Cal Poly Humboldt Day on 1/26!**

Dance and celebrate the anniversary of Humboldt
becoming a Cal Poly on Jan. 26! Enjoy local bands,
food, and swag at the Arcata Theatre Lounge.
Jonathan Reynoso
UnivAdv: Alumni Rel

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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 runs during Spring Break: March 16-20, 2026
Register at the link below!
Andrea Webb
Extended Education

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10) Beekeeping Courses in Spring 2026: Registration is Open!

Gain the information & experience needed to
succeed as a beekeeper! Courses meet Feb-May 2026
Register at the link below!
Andrea Webb
Extended Education

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11) Spring 2026 Saturday Art Classes for Kids!

Two different fun offerings!
Inspired by the Greats: Sat. Feb 7 - March 7th
Nature's Palette: Sat. March 28 - April 25th
Andrea Webb
Extended Education

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12) 12th Annual Authors Celebration - Save the Date & Call for Publications

12th Annual Authors Celebration is Feb. 13, 2026
Did you publish in 2025? Let us know! Complete our
Authors Recognition form on our website at:
Jessica Welch
Library

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13) Volunteer Opportunities with Y.E.S.

Volunteer & engage with the local community!
Time commitment varies. Lots of options available
Learn more and sign up by 2/2/26
Melea J Smith
OSL: YES

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14) McKinleyville Survey

Do you live in McKinleyville?
Help shape the future of the community!
Participate in a survey for a chance to win $25
Joshua R Zender
Business, School of

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15) FREE Tax Preparation

Avoid the headache and cost of tax filing...
IRS certified Cal Poly ACCT students to the rescue
File your taxes for free. Book your appointment:
Joshua R Zender
Business, School of

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16) RAMP IS HIRING FOR THE 2026-2027 ACADEMIC YEAR

RAMP looking for students to be peer mentors!
10 hours a week at $18 an hour
Applications available on our website!
Gloria S Brown
RAMP

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17) Tutoring, Writing Studio, Academic Coaching Open Next Week

Tutoring and Academic Peer Coaching start
Mon, Jan 26. Writing Studio starts Tues, Jan 27.
View schedules and book appointments:
Su Karl
Learning Center

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18) Using Online SkillShop Assignments in your Courses? Please import the updated relevant SkillShop assignments from the Canvas Commons

The new assignments reflect the changes to our new
proof of completion. Badges are no longer in use.
See details about the changes on our guide.
Kimberly R Stelter
Library: Info Svr

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19) Enroll in a Supplemental Instruction Course!

The last day to enroll
with a permission number is February 2, 2026!
Visit the SI Website for More Information.
Xander Roberts
Learning Center

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20) Nominate an Outstanding Student

Nominations are now open for the Outstanding
Student Awards! Visit the OSA website for info
on nominating and the submission link.
Ash Hansen
OSL: Student Life

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21) Submit a Social Justice Summit Proposal!

Submit your workshop or discussion proposal for
the 32nd Annual Social Justice Summit, happening
March 4–6, 2026.
Ash Hansen
OSL: SJEIC

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22) Korematsu Day: Monday, Jan 26 @ 5 PM in Native Forum (BSS 162)

Satsuki Ina is a psychotherapist/scholar and
communityorganizer born in a US concentration camp
Her work investigates impact of collective trauma
Paul Michael L Atienza
CRGS