EMSS Team Members:

Happy Friday, everyone! We are in the home stretch now, with next week being one of the busiest weeks of the spring semester, starting with Late Night Breakfast Monday, followed by graduation celebrations Thursday and Friday, and rolling into Commencement on Saturday.

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

Last Chance to Volunteer for Commencement

Time is running out to volunteer for commencement. Earlier this week, we let campus know that we were still 30 volunteers short of what we need to ensure a safe, smooth, and celebratory experience for our graduates and their guests. That includes behind-the-scenes roles such as:

• Greeting guests

• Ushering

• Shuttle and wheelchair escort support

• Parking and traffic assistance

• Supporting graduate and faculty/staff lineup areas

Full-day and half-day shifts are available. If you can help, please coordinate with your supervisor and submit the Commencement work interest and availability form by the end of the day TODAY. I hope to see you there!

Interim VP Announcement and Related Roles

I am sure that everyone saw the announcement from President Carvajal that Peggy Metzger has been chosen to serve as Interim VP for Enrollment Management & Student Success as I transition to my new position in Arizona. She has already started her division-wide duties, working alongside me to provide a seamless transition until my departure in late June, and will serve until a new VP is fully onboarded into the position.

Peggy is a trusted member of our leadership team, and I am proud that she has been granted the opportunity to support EMSS in this manner. Her extensive experience and understanding of our campus will benefit all of us, as the division focuses on sustaining the amazing momentum that is already underway. Her interim role means a need for some backfill support throughout the division. I am also pleased to announce that Jenni Robinson Reisinger has agreed to take on the role of Interim AVP of Enrollment Management and University Registrar, while Miriam Miner has agreed to serve as Interim Director of Financial Aid. 

Please join me in congratulating Peggy, Jenni and Miriam on these well-deserved appointments. While leaving Humboldt is proving to be a difficult decision for me, I know this team will support and advocate for each of you, which gives me a significant level of peace in this transition. Other backfill appointments and temporary duties may be assigned and communicated in the coming weeks.

 Dining & Bookstore News

Staying on campus this summer? Check Dine on Campus for hours and stay tuned for Summer Special Offers to save while eating on campus! Hours are subject to change and will be updated on the Dine On Campus page throughout summer break.

Special Offers: https://dineoncampus.com/calpolyhumboldt/special-offers

OZZI returns: Have any OZZI boxes laying around? Please return them to an OZZI machine at the J, College Creek Marketplace, or the Depot before summer! Don't forget to give them a rinse; we appreciate the engagement with our zero waste sustainable program.

Stay updated: Follow us on social media @humboldtdining and stay updated with dining news, events, important resources, giveaways, and other fun posts! Check our new series featuring Will from the Marketplace! https://www.instagram.com/p/DX7cRNlBYTW/

Bring Your Own Mug and Earn Rewards: Bring your own mug to any campus café and earn a digital stamp with each coffee purchase. Buy six coffees using your reusable cup and your next coffee is free! Download the StampMe app today to start collecting rewards while helping reduce single-use waste.

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

New Team Members and Transitions

Please join us in welcoming our new Program Specialist for the First Star Program, Isaac Kinney! We are excited to have Isaac serving in this role, and he is full speed ahead in training through the First Star Program.

Accolades

Look at all the EMSS team members who received Staff Recognition Awards this year! What an excellent representation of the hard work and care for students that our division personifies - thanks to each of you for all you do every day. It was a pleasure to be able to join in the luncheon celebration for them, and have their contributions honored by colleagues from across campus.

- Isabelle Eddisford, Enrollment Services Specialist, Office of the Registrar

- Tracey Hubbard, Student Services Professional, Financial Aid Department

- Santana J., Student Services Professional, Financial Aid Department

- Valerie Sinco, Student Services Professional, Financial Aid Department 

I hope everyone has a great weekend! 

Take care of yourselves and each other,