EMSS Team members:

Ready, set, GO!   Welcome to the Fall 2026 semester! 

This week has been a full one!  Move-in, orientation, and welcome week were all a huge success and created an amazing vibe of engagement around campus!  We even had a fabulous fiery octopus!  Thanks to everyone for your amazing work in welcoming our new and returning students. 

Whether you were away from campus for a time this summer, or you were here most days, I hope you took some time to enjoy family, fun and some nice weather.

Lots happened over the summer, so please take a moment to read all the updates below.

New Hires/Position Changes

In August we welcomed Dr. Molly Springer to campus – coming from CSU San Bernardino, she is our new AVP of Student Success and Dean of Students.   Molly has been busy meeting with folks and learning all about Cal Poly Humboldt!  And many thanks to Ravin Craig for stepping into the role of Interim Associate Dean of Students. 

We also celebrated Chelsea Mooney who, after a successful search, accepted the position of Director of Admissions.

Please also join us in welcoming Jeff Koetter to GSAC as our new Office Coordinator! Jeff will play a key role in supporting GSAC’s administrative operations, University Ticket Office, and University Center Board administration. We’re excited to have him on board and look forward to working with him!

Welcome Amanda Anderson to the Center for Inclusive Academic & Career Excellence Team as the new Administrative Support Coordinator!

The CARE Team is finally fully staffed! Welcome to Amelia West, new Care Case Manager!

With my appointment as Interim Vice President, I am also grateful the following folks who are taking on interim leadership roles:

                Jenni Robinson Reisinger, Interim AVP of Enrollment Management and University Registrar

                Miriam Miner, Interim Director of Financial Aid

                Melanie Bettenhausen, Interim Senior Director of Strategic Operations (including oversight of Strategic Student Communications)

Accolades

I want to take a moment to recognize the incredible work of our Housing & Residence Life team and our campus partners for an outstanding opening. This was one of the smoothest move-ins we've had in years, and that didn't happen by accident. It was the result of months of planning, collaboration, and an incredible commitment to our students. From preparing spaces and coordinating logistics to welcoming our residents, everyone stepped up in a big way. We had very few issues, and the feedback from students and families was overwhelmingly positive. Thank you to everyone who played a role in making this opening such a success. Your hard work did not go unnoticed, and Donyet King and I couldn't be more proud of what you all accomplished together.

Congratulations to the Orientation/Welcome Week Team, specifically Rachel Samuelson, our fantastic Orientation Coordinator. Orientation was spectacularly fun this year and an incredible success!

Shout out to the CARE team, Carlos Holguin from Strategic Student Communications, and Ash Hansen from Office of Student Life for stepping in during a crisis at Transfer Orientation. Quick thinking, compassion, and teamwork was on display in the support of a student with an emergency.

Events

Kickball is coming!  College Colors day is October 1 – I encourage you to get involved in our division team – “Kick me, Baby, One More Time!” – as a player or a cheerleader!  Thank you Garrett Goodnight for being team captain again!! 

The Career Development Center will host its annual Graduate School Fair, inviting graduate schools from throughout the country to participate in sharing with Cal Poly Humboldt students grad school opportunities.  Tuesday, Sept 29, 10am-2pm, Library Fishbowl.

Green and Gold Days! Join the GSAC and the Office of Student Life every Thursday on the Quad and wear your green and gold! Go Jacks!

CES news

Conference & Event Services (CES) has new and updated resources available to help make event planning easier. Visit the CES website to find:

* A new Event Planning Guide/Checklist

* Event submission timelines

* Updated instructions on SFM applications including updated layout templates for outdoor event spaces.

* CES Drop-In Hours to begin again in September

Stay tuned for more updates to be listed in weekly University Notices in the future and reach out to ces@humboldt.edu for all of your event planning/ consultation or 25Live scheduling needs!

Dining news

Campus now welcomes SNAP/EBT at the Cupboard on the first floor of the JGC. The Cupboard is open nightly from 5pm to 11pm. SNAP/EBT will hopefully be coming soon to the College Creek MarketPlace and we've also applied for it at the 101 Express cafe and market over at the Hinarr Hu Moulik new housing complex. Students can sign up for benefits here.

Sign up for a 10 entry J meal plan--only $116--that's only $11.60 per meal for an all you can eat experience including our special Vegan bar and the J Grille.  Or stop in for breakfast, lunch or dinner and pay at the door for only  $9, $13 and $14.  Get 10% off with staff ID.

Try dining's digital stamp card app 'StampMe' to earn rewards as you enjoy your favorites on campus. We have 8 different 'StampMe' sheets available for you to earn free food. Every 6th stamp you get a reward ranging from a free deli sandwich to a free coffee! Save money today by downloading!

Campus Store Promotions:

25% off non-emblematic Stanley & Hydroflask drinkware ends Aug 29

25% off backpacks through Sept 5

$100 off select Mac & iPad M3 & M4 through Sept 5

20% off Five Star Notebooks through Sept 10

2 for $5.50 King Size Candy through Sept 26

Thank you for all you do!

~Peggy