September 25, 2026 Staff U-Notices Archive

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1) Math & Data Science Colloquium

Dr. Suzanne Fernandes-Sind (Math, UC Merced)
SCi B 135, 4PM, Thursday 10/01/26
"Discovering Equations from Biological Data"
Yoon G Kim
Math & Data Science

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2) ERFSA LUNCHEON LECTURE - CUTCHA RISLING BALDY "ROU DALAGURR: EVERYONE WORKS TOGETHER - INDIGENOUS FOOD SOVEREIGNTY & COMMUNITY RESILIENCE" - OCT.8 (THU) 12-1PM

Join us 12-1pm on 10/8 (Thu) @ Baywood Country
Club to hear Cutcha Risling Baldy talk about FSL!
Lecture is free & everyone is welcome.
Kumi Watanabe-Schock
ERFSA (Emeritus Retired Faculty & Staff Association)

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3) Saturday Art Class for Kids: Scientific Art!

Saturdays: Oct 24 - Nov 21; 9AM-12PM
Hands-on experiments and art for ages 5–13
Register by October 14th!
Andrea Webb
Extended Education

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4) Grad School Fair Sept. 29th, 2026

Get answers to questions about applying and
attending grad school!
September 29, 10am - 2 pm, Author's Hall (Library)
Career Staff
Career Development Center

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5) Kieval Lecture, 7 p.m., Oct. 1, SCI-B 135

Dr. Suzanne Fernandes-Sindi, UC Merced
Learning from Data in Biology: Why AI Alone Isn't
the Answer
Walden Freedman
Math & Data Science

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6) STUDENT FILMMAKER SHOWCASE!

Come out for a night of exceptional student films
from AY25/26. Narrative, documentary, and
experimental projects will be screened.
Dave Jannetta
Art + Film

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7) Save The Dates: Campus Dialogue on Race, Oct 19-23, 2026

Week-long series of presentations & workshops
Proposals Open: "Fighting Fascism & Erasure"
Students can earn 1-unit for attendance: ES 317
Paul Michael L Atienza
CRGS

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8) Woods Piano Trio

Join us for an evening of music in Fulkerson
Performed by Alexander, Garrick, & Rex Woods
Friday, September 25th @ 7:30pm
Jeremy C Wilson
Dance Music Theatre

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9) ASK EARLY, Academic Success Reset Pop-Up Event

Ask questions early, explore campus resources,
connect personally with someone who can help.
Tues., Sept. 29, 12–3pm, Main Floor Library
Shannon R Berge
Academic Advising Center

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10) The Mid-Semester Feedback (MSF) program is in full swing!

Hear from students. Strengthen your teaching.
Choose in-person, Zoom, or asynchronous feedback.
Request your non-evaluative MSF by October 2!
Taylor M Sorrels
CTL

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11) Want to host an event on Campus? Contact CES and we can help!

Conference & Event Services is your centralized
resource for campus events & scheduling needs.
Check out our website or Drop-in Zoom sessions
Kaitlin Obrien
Conf&Events Svrs CES

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12) Serve on the Dining & Bookstore Advisory Committees

We're looking for folks who'd like to contribute
to the Dining & Bookstore Advisory Committees each
semester. Click on the link to share your interest
Todd Larsen
Enterprise Services

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13) Check Out the Calendar for In-Person SkillShops

In October, check out "Voter Registration 101" &
"Researching Ballot Initiatives" SkillShops plus
Weds 12-1pm "Healthy Relationships" series.
Kimberly R Stelter
Library: Info Svr

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14) Drop in to a Library Makerspace MeetUp (weekly sessions except holidays and fall break)

Mondays 1-2pm - Get in Motion with Stop Motion
Thursdays 2-3pm - Patch 'n Mend
Fridays 2-4pm - Crochet & Chill
Kimberly R Stelter
Library: Info Svr

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15) The Risks of Using AI in Writing for Publication, Including Master’s Theses

The practical risks of using ChatGPT.
The practical risks of not using it.
Oct 9, Library 302, 2pm / Oct 16, Zoom, 10am
Kyle Morgan
The Press at Cal Poly Humboldt

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16) College Colors Day is October 1st 11-2 and it's all Free!!!!

Upper Playing Field (above Redwood Bowl)
Kickball championship at 11:00/Lunch 12:00-2:00
Music, face painting, field games & lunch!

Jessica L Etter
President's Office

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17) Professional Development Day - Pathways to Success: The Student Experience Lab

Pathways to Success: Student Experience Lab-PD Day
Step into students' shoes and explore their paths.
Save the date: January 15, 2027 | 8:00 a.m. - Noon

Taylor M Sorrels
CTL

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18) Study Abroad Info Session

Are you interested in studying abroad? Attend an
info session Tuesday, 9/29, 12pm in Gist Hall 120.
Deadlines for spring are approaching soon!
Kerry Gonzales
AH&SS, College of

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19) Banned Books Trivia: 10/5 at Noon in Lib 308 (Library 3rd Floor)

Test your knowledge of banned books and
censorship efforts. Win prizes and enjoy snacks.
All are welcome to participate.
Garrett A Purchio
Library: Info Svr

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20) Banned Books Read Out: 10/8 at Noon in Library 1st Floor Lobby

Read aloud from a banned or challenged book.
Sign up to participate at the link below or at the
event. All are welcome to participate.
Garrett A Purchio
Library: Info Svr