EMSS Team Members:

Happy Friday, everyone! It has been an amazing but hectic week, coming off last week’s successful accreditation visit (not to mention Peggy Metzger’s hit performance of what may be the world’s only accreditation song!) and into spring wrap-up activities, starting with the amazing Outstanding Student Awards ceremony this week. This is one of our busiest seasons, but it is also one of the times I love the most, that truly reinforces the importance of the work we do.

As time allows, I invite you to learn more about happenings across our division and the campus:

Sign up to Volunteer for Late Night Breakfast

We are excited to announce that our Spring 2026 Late Night Breakfast is just around the corner, and we are in need of some fabulous volunteers to help make this event a success. The Late Night Breakfast has become a beloved tradition on our campus, and our volunteers always make it that much more special. The form is linked HERE.  The event will be held on May 11, and forms need to be submitted by Thursday, April 30! Two shifts are available that evening. Thank you in advance, and we look forward to making this Late Night Breakfast a special one. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Noel DiBenedetto at ext. 5698.

Transfer Student Registration

New transfer student registration is right around the corner! The first group of new Fall 2026 transfer students will begin the online registration tutorial on Monday 4/27, with advising and registration kickstarting the following week, on 5/4. Registration sessions will continue throughout the summer. We have over 490 students in the first session, and the Transfer & Graduation Counselor and Transfer Credit/Articulation teams have been busy processing transfer credit, evaluations, transcripts, updating degree audits (DARS), etc. in preparation of supporting students and the advising community during the upcoming session. 

Dean of Students Office April 29 Closure

The Dean of Students Office will be closed on April 29 to ensure the CARE and DOS team can be up to date on all paperwork and student notes. CARE and Conduct reports will still be open, and any emergent needs can be emailed or G-chatted directly to ravin.craig@humboldt.edu. 

Fall Space Reservation Requests Now Open

It’s time to start planning for Fall 2026! Space reservation requests (submitted through 25Live) are now open. We encourage you to submit early to secure your preferred dates and locations. Need help getting started? Join CES weekly drop-in Zoom sessions every Monday from 2–4 PM through May 19, or reach out to Conference & Event Services at ces@humboldt.edu.

Dining & Bookstore News

New Certification: Did you know the J Dining Hall is a certified Ocean Friendly Restaurant through the Surfrider Foundation? We are recognized for meeting sustainability standards that help reduce plastic pollution and protect our oceans! 

Staff and Faculty 10% OFF entrance into the J Dining Hall: Enjoy an all-you-care-to-eat meal in the J Dining Hall and receive 10% off the cost of your meal. Our two hot stations feature Latin-style cuisine and homestyle comfort food. Check out our vegan station and enjoy vegetarian options as well. Head to our salad bar and sandwich bar or enjoy a made-to-order meal at the J Grill! We have coffee, soft drinks, sparkling flavored water, and delicious sweet treats to end your meal. Our current door rates include breakfast for $9 and lunch for $12 PLUS 10% off for Faculty and Staff to enjoy! Check out each day's menu: https://dineoncampus.com/calpolyhumboldt/whats-on-todays-menu

Sip Sustainably & Get Free Coffee: Bring your own mug six times and earn a free coffee for being sustainable! Use StampMe, our digital stamp card, to collect your sustainable stamps. On average, ~166 people get two stamps weekly, saving at least 300+ cups from the landfill every week! Join the zero waste movement and save with StampMe.

Meal Plan Balances: Remember to check your meal plan balance using the GET app and see expiration dates here https://dineoncampus.com/calpolyhumboldt/meal-plan-faqs

Know How to Save: Want to know about special promotions and deals on your favorite meals and snacks? Check out https://dineoncampus.com/calpolyhumboldt/special-offers to learn how to save while eating on campus!

Don’t forget to return your OZZI boxes before summer! No judgment, we just want to keep reusing them. Thank you!

Events

Calypso: Join us Saturday, May 2 at 8 p.m. in the JVD for the 40th anniversary of the Cal Poly Humboldt Calypso Band, founded by Dr. Eugene Novotney. Special guests include steelpan virtuoso Liam Teague, acclaimed artist and educator Dr. Josanne Francis, and young prodigy Jaden Teague-Núñez. The band delivers high-energy Calypso and Soca, shaped by masters like Ray Holman and Len “Boogsie” Sharpe.

Cinco de Mayo Street Fair: Come celebrate culture, community, and tradition at Cal Poly Humboldt’s Second Annual Cinco de Mayo Street Fair on Tuesday, May 5 from 2-6 p.m. in the University Quad. Hosted by El Centro Académico Cultural and the Gutswurrak Student Activities Center, the event features Las Cafeteras at 4:30 p.m. Enjoy local food vendors like Almas and Gino’s Pupuseria, explore cultural booths, and connect with campus and community organizations. Free food for students while supplies last!

New Team Members and Transitions

Please join us in welcoming Corie Hall to the Gutswurrak Student Activities Center as our new Operations Coordinator. Corie will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the student union, ensuring our spaces remain welcoming, functional, and responsive to student needs. We’re excited to have her on board and look forward to working with her! 

Also, please join me in sending a special thank you to Travis Richards, who has stepped up to support the Umoja Center through the end of the semester and into the summer, including helping with the year-end camping trip and the Black Grad Celebration. 

Accolades

The Career Development Center would like to recognize the volunteers who supported events throughout the academic year. Students, staff, and faculty contributed to career fairs and resume/CV reviews, helping ensure strong support for students during the 2025–26 academic year. More than 86 volunteers in total supported our efforts to expand students’ career preparation - thank you to campus partners who made this possible.

I hope everyone has a great weekend! 

Take care of yourselves and each other,