I hope your first week of the Spring 2023 semester went well. It was wonderful to see the campus populated with energy and excitement for a new semester ahead. Unfortunately, during our first week back we also experienced a tragedy in the loss of our student Camile Nauta who was involved in a fatal accident. Camile was a Psychology major who joined us Fall of 2019 and was beloved by many in our community. My deepest condolences go out to their family and all those that knew them. A campus announcement went out acknowledging Camile’s passing last week as well as offering resources to support the grief you may be feeling. Since grief is tricky and sometimes shows up unexpectedly, I wanted to ensure that I again provided those resources for each of you in the event you need them- for this or any other challenge that may present itself to you. 

Support services are available for students through same-day or scheduled counseling. To speak with a counselor please contact Counseling & Psychological Services at (707) 826-3236 during business hours. Telehealth (including an immediate “TalkNow” session) is available 24/7 through TimelyCare. Please register at timelycare.com/calpolyhumboldt. Additional information about counseling services and self-help resources can be found on the Counseling & Psychological Services’ website. Students who need help connecting to these resources, or feel this may impact their ability to engage in school can contact the CARE team. Staff or faculty seeking additional support may utilize the Employee Assistance Program, LifeMatters, offered through Empathia 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

We’re in the News 

Vero Networks delivers new fiber network to boost connectivity, earthquake detection, and healthcare in Humboldt County. Read the full article here. Our own Connie Stewart, Director of Initiatives is quoted and integral to this work. 

Thank you 

As you know, it is an exciting time at Cal Poly Humboldt with a number of faculty and staff searches underway. I wanted to take a moment to thank you if you are leading, participating in, or supporting the work of one of our many searches. I know this is a lot of work and I thank you for your commitment to our most valuable resource at Cal Poly Humboldt- our people. 

Emeritus Status Applications

Applications for Emeritus Status are due to the University Senate Office from the retiree’s nominator no later than February 1, 2023, for the spring semester cycle. Emeritus Status is granted by the approval of a simple majority of the University Senate membership. For more information please see the attachment.

9th Annual Cal Poly Humboldt Authors Celebration - Tuesday, February 14, 2023

The Cal Poly Humboldt Library and the Office of the Provost are delighted to host the Annual  Authors Celebration for scholarly and creative works recently published by Cal Poly Humboldt authors. Please join the celebration Tuesday, February 14, 2023, from 3 pm - 4 pm in the Cal Poly Humboldt Authors Hall located on the 2nd floor in the Library, to celebrate alumni, emeriti, faculty, staff, student authors and readers, and to enjoy refreshments. There will be a social hour and trivia to follow. Please let us know if you're an author at: authors.humboldt.edu.

Thank you for sharing your creative and scholarly works, we are honored to showcase them in the Cal Poly Humboldt Authors Hall in the Library.

Deadline for Distinguished Faculty Award Nominations Extended to February 17, 2023

Please don’t miss an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of your colleagues! On behalf of the Cal Poly Humboldt University Senate, the Faculty Awards Committee is soliciting nominations for the following faculty awards: Excellence in Teaching Award– Lecturer, Excellence in Teaching Award– Tenure-line faculty, Scholar of the Year, Outstanding Service Award, and Outstanding Professor Award. More information about the nomination process can be found here. If you need assistance with submitting your nomination, please contact the University Senate office (senate@humboldt.edu or mary.watson@humboldt.edu). 

Thanks for all that you do!

jenn