Lap swim
Saturday lap swim.
Event Title: Saturday lap swim. Organization: APPLIED HEALTH. Responsible Person at Event Name: Lawre Maple. Do you have a lifeguard for this Pool Use? Yes. Please provide your Lifeguards first and last name, along with any contact information.: Applied Health student assistant employee lifeguards.
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Kinesiology and Athletics 111 - Swimming Pool.
Design Building
Building various club projects.
Organization: CLUB: SoESA. Responsible Person at Event Name: Sara Johnson.
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Library 317 - Library Classroom.
Medusa's Tale
Countless would-be-heroes have tried to slay Medusa, the famous monster with snakes for hair, but each and every one has turned to stone, simply by meeting her gaze. The young Perseus is different, though. The Goddess Athena has given him a sword and shield and told him to beware of Medusa's tricks. But Perseus finds himself suddenly unprepared when Medusa's weapon of choice is a bedtime story—the story of her life. Please be advised that the show contains themes of sexual assault.
Organization: DANCE, MUSIC & THEATRE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Eliza Klinger.
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Gist Hall 219 - Gist Hall Theatre Stage, Gist Hall 219 - Gist Hall Theatre Seating.
Medusa's Tale
Countless would-be-heroes have tried to slay Medusa, the famous monster with snakes for hair, but each and every one has turned to stone, simply by meeting her gaze. The young Perseus is different, though. The Goddess Athena has given him a sword and shield and told him to beware of Medusa's tricks. But Perseus finds himself suddenly unprepared when Medusa's weapon of choice is a bedtime story—the story of her life. Please be advised that the show contains themes of sexual assault.
Organization: DANCE, MUSIC & THEATRE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Eliza Klinger.
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Gist Hall 219 - Gist Hall Theatre Stage, Gist Hall 219 - Gist Hall Theatre Seating.
Masters of the Steel Drum
Join us 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.
Liam Teague, Professor of Music at Northern Illinois University, is internationally renowned for expanding the steelpan’s possibilities, performing worldwide and collaborating with Grammy-winning artists.
Dr. Josanne Francis, a Trinidad & Tobago native, is an award-winning performer, composer, and educator. She has appeared at major venues including Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center, collaborates across genres, and leads innovative steelpan education and community programs.
At 18, Jaden Teague-Núñez is a rising talent and recent winner of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Young Artists Competition.
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Event Title: 40th Anniversary Celebration. Organization: Cal Poly Humboldt Presents. Tickets - General $: 35. Tickets - Student $: 0. Tickets - Child $: 15. Tickets - Senior $: 25. Purchase tickets online at: https://tickets.humboldt.edu/show-details/masters-of-the-steel-drum. Responsible Person at Event Name: Michael Moore, Jr.
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Theatre Arts 101 - John Van Duzer (JVD) Theatre, Theatre Arts 201 - John Van Duzer (JVD) Theatre Balcony, Theatre Arts 101D - John Van Duzer (JVD) Stage, Theatre Arts 101F - John Van Duzer (JVD) Lobby, Theatre Arts 101G - John Van Duzer (JVD) Control…
Studio Voice Recital
Organization: DANCE, MUSIC & THEATRE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Elisabeth Harrington.
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Music B 132 - Fulkerson Recital Hall, Music B 132A - Fulkerson Recital Hall Stage, Music B L-1 - Fulkerson Recital Hall Lobby.
Cinco de Mayo Street Fair
Celebrate culture, community, and tradition at Cal Poly Humboldt’s Second Annual Cinco de Mayo Street Fair!
Hosted by El Centro Académico Cultural and the Gutswurrak Student Activities Center, this vibrant campus event brings students and the community together for an afternoon of music, dance, and celebration. Enjoy live performances by Las Cafeteras at 4:30 PM.
Explore a variety of food trucks, including Almas and Gino’s Pupuseria, connect with campus and community organizations, and browse culture and information booths. Free food will be available for students while supplies last.
May 52:00 PM – 6:00 PMUniversity Quad, Cal Poly Humboldt
Come experience an afternoon filled with music, movement, and meaningful connection as we celebrate Cinco de Mayo together.
Event Title: 2nd Annual. Organization: GUTSWURRAK STUDENT ACTIVITIES CENTER, EL CENTRO. Responsible Person at Event Name: Michael Moore, Jr. Will your event include amplified sound on the University or Art Quad? TRUE.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
University Upper Quad, University Lower Quad.
Humboldt Equity Consortium Exchange
The Humboldt Equity Consortium is a space for community exchange, bringing together campus and community partners to share knowledge, resources, and strategies. Please feel free to invite others who may be interested or would like to contribute.
This gathering is intended to foster collaboration and connection. Together, we will exchange ideas, highlight ongoing efforts, and explore ways to strengthen coordinated responses that support our communities.
You are welcome to share any resources, trainings, or initiatives that may benefit others.
Event Title: Humboldt Equity Consortium Exchange Group. Organization: DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION. Responsible Person at Event Name: Frank Herrera, Fernando Paz.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Library 209 - Library Fishbowl.
Finals Week Study Sesh
Ready to lock in for finals week? Skip the library and join us for an evening study session on Wednesday, May 6th from 5-8pm in SAC131 (Banquet Room).
Food!
Bio & Chem tutoring,
Writing Studio support
All are welcome! Bring a friend or study group!
Organized by the Centers for Inclusive and Academic Excellence (CIACE).
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Event Title: Study hall for students affiliated with cultural orgs on campus. Organization: EL CENTRO, UMOJA CENTER FOR PAN AFRICAN EXCELLENCE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Marcos Hernandez.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Gutswurrak Student Activities Center 131 - Banquet Room.
Evening of Theatre
Join us for our Evening of Theatre in Gist Hall Theatre on May 6th at 7pm.
Organization: DANCE, MUSIC & THEATRE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Linda Maxwell.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Gist Hall 219 - Gist Hall Theatre Stage, Gist Hall 219 - Gist Hall Theatre Seating.
Sensory Friendly Space Conversation
Join us for a conversation about a Sensory Friendly Space in the Library. Share your thoughts to guide how the space is developed. Especially encouraged for neurodivergent folx!
Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Leah Choi.
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
Library 209 - Library Fishbowl.
Archivists Talk: BDT Archive
Join archivists and librarians Susan Gehr (Karuk) from College of the Redwoods Library, and Carly Marino from Cal Poly Humboldt Special Collections; speaking on the process of going from artists storage/collection to archives at a larger institution. See the role of archivists in the process of preserving artists legacies.
In My Time In My Place: Brian Tripp Archive, focuses on the Karuk Artist’s archive made a part of the Cal Poly Humboldt Library Special Collections in 2023. Focusing on the late artists works exploring dimensions of time and place created within and without. Particular focus on his overlaying of personal texts, symbols, and geometric language.
Tripp’s legacy lives on through his artwork and the Red House People Fund run by the Tripp estate benefitting California Native Artists and Arts.
Event Title: Archivists' Talk: BDT Archive. Organization: Art + Film. Responsible Person at Event Name: Brittany Britton. Provide a brief description of Special Guest/Performer involvement: Carly Marino is Special Collections Librarian and Susan Gehr is an archivist and librarian at College of the Redwoods.
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Behavioral & Social Sciences 104 - Native American Arts Goudi'ni Gallery.
CAPS Support Group
Weekly drop-in group for LGBTQIA2S+ students to socialize and decompress in a positive and supportive atmosphere. Stop by and have some tea, work on some art, socialize, this is a space where you existing is simply enough. You may attend this group as often as you like-- every once in a while or weekly.
Event Title: Queer Tea Group. Organization: CAPS, Q CENTER. Responsible Person at Event Name: Alejandro Torres.
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Nelson Hall East 106.
Finals Week Study Sesh
Ready to lock in for finals week? Skip the library and join us for an evening study session on Thursday, May t7h from 5-8pm in SAC131 (Banquet Room).
Food!
Bio & Chem tutoring,
Writing Studio support
All are welcome! Bring a friend or study group!
Organized by the Centers for Inclusive and Academic Excellence (CIACE).
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Event Title: Study hall for students affiliated with cultural orgs on campus. Organization: EL CENTRO, UMOJA CENTER FOR PAN AFRICAN EXCELLENCE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Marcos Hernandez.
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Gutswurrak Student Activities Center 131 - Banquet Room.
Smash Bros + FGC Video Game Club Meeting
Come by and relax! We strive to create a warm and welcoming environment that is equally friendly to both veteran FGC (Fighting Game Community) video game players and newcomers alike. We simply wish to provide a kind and casual community for those who want to relax and play video games after a long week of classes. While we mainly have setups for Super Smash Bros Ultimate, we also have other fighting games such as Super Smash Bros. Melee, Guilty Gear Strive, Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, Marvel vs Capcom, and many more! We also welcome recommendations if there's a specific game you'd like to play! We hold weekly free-to-enter Super Smash Bros Ultimate tournaments that start at 7:30 PM, so test your might against the best here! Club meetings will be every Thursday except when the Campus is closed during the holidays.
Organization: CLUB: SMASH BROS & FGC VIDEO GAME. Responsible Person at Event Name: Oz Kimbell.
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Siemens Hall 109 - Lecture Room.
Evening of Dance
Organization: DANCE, MUSIC & THEATRE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Linda Maxwell.
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Theatre Arts 101 - John Van Duzer (JVD) Theatre, Theatre Arts 201 - John Van Duzer (JVD) Theatre Balcony, Theatre Arts 101D - John Van Duzer (JVD) Stage, Theatre Arts 101F - John Van Duzer (JVD) Lobby, Theatre Arts 101G - John Van Duzer (JVD) Control…
Queer Student Union Meeting
Public Meeting for the Queer Student Union.
Event Title: QSU Meeting. Organization: CLUB: QUEER STUDENT UNION (QSU). Responsible Person at Event Name: Sky Smith, PJ Cravens.
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Nelson Hall East 106.
Student Disability and Accessibility
Student Group and ODEI staff meeting.
Event Title: Student Disability and Accessibility Working Group. Organization: DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION. Responsible Person at Event Name: Michele Miyamoto.
Friday, May 8, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Nelson Hall East 119.
Lap swim
Friday noon lap swim.
Event Title: noon lap swim. Organization: APPLIED HEALTH. Responsible Person at Event Name: Lawre Maple. Do you have a lifeguard for this Pool Use? Yes. Please provide your Lifeguards first and last name, along with any contact information.: SoAH student assistant lifeguards will be working this lap swim.
Friday, May 8, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Kinesiology and Athletics 111 - Swimming Pool.
YDSA Outreach Committee
A meeting between the members of the YDSA Outreach Committee. We will discuss the outreach activities being/to be done by the club. Tabling, advertising, events, etc.
Organization: CLUB: YOUNG DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS (ydsa). Responsible Person at Event Name: James Menendez.
Friday, May 8, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Siemens Hall 108 - Lecture Room.
YDSA Membership Development Committee
A meeting between the members of the YDSA Membership Development Committee. We will be discussing ways to educate and improve the members of our club. Whether that be through our book club, educational readings/trainings, or other.
Organization: CLUB: YOUNG DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS (ydsa). Responsible Person at Event Name: James Menendez.
Friday, May 8, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Siemens Hall 108 - Lecture Room.
YDSA General Meeting
The YDSA General Meeting will be open to all YDSA members and others! It is a place to hear about what is happening in every committee and plans we have, and to express any ideas yourself!
Organization: CLUB: YOUNG DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS (ydsa). Responsible Person at Event Name: James Menendez.
Friday, May 8, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Siemens Hall 108 - Lecture Room.
Matrix Release Show Reception
Celebrate the publication of the WRC's annual magazine, The Matrix. The Coffee Lounge will feature an art show consisting of artwork that was submitted to the Matrix.
Organization: GUTSWURRAK STUDENT ACTIVITIES CENTER. Responsible Person at Event Name: Amanda.
Friday, May 8, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Gutswurrak Student Activities Center 250 - South Lounge.
Lap swim
Saturday lap swim.
Event Title: Saturday lap swim. Organization: APPLIED HEALTH. Responsible Person at Event Name: Lawre Maple. Do you have a lifeguard for this Pool Use? Yes. Please provide your Lifeguards first and last name, along with any contact information.: Applied Health student assistant employee lifeguards.
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Kinesiology and Athletics 111 - Swimming Pool.
Design Building
Building various club projects.
Organization: CLUB: SoESA. Responsible Person at Event Name: Sara Johnson.
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Library 317 - Library Classroom.
Jazz Orchestra
MILESTONES,
The Cal Poly Humboldt Department of Dance, Music, and Theatre presents Milestones: The Music of Miles Davis, a concert by the Cal Poly Humboldt Jazz Orchestra. Celebrate the legacy of Miles Davis on the occasion of the centennial of his birth on May 9 at 7:30 pm at the Fulkerson Recital Hall. The Jazz Orchestra will perform music from all stages of Miles' lengthy and varied career. Miles Davis is widely considered to be the most important figure in jazz in the second half of the 20th century, having been a part of the bebop revolution in the mid and late 1940s, and playing vital roles in virtually all styles of jazz to emerge since then, including cool jazz, hard bop, modal jazz, post-bop and fusion.
The program for the evening includes performances from every stage of Miles’ career.
"Donna Lee" was one of Miles' first compositions, written while he was performing in the band of bebop giant Charlie Parker. The Jazz Orchestra is playing the arrangement of "Donna Lee" that Gil…
Organization: DANCE, MUSIC & THEATRE. Tickets - General $: 15. Tickets - Student $: 0. Tickets - Child $: 5. Tickets - Senior $: 5. Purchase tickets online at: https://tickets.humboldt.edu/dance-music-and-theatre. Responsible Person at Event Name: Dan Aldag.
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Music B 132 - Fulkerson Recital Hall, Music B 132A - Fulkerson Recital Hall Stage, Music B L-1 - Fulkerson Recital Hall Lobby.
Spring 2026 Kickback
Join our Spring 2026 Kickback. Open to campus staff, faculty, administrators, and local businesses.
Event Title: Spring 2026 Kickback. Organization: DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION. Responsible Person at Event Name: Andrea Santamaria.
Monday, May 11, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Gutswurrak Student Activities Center 225 - Kate Buchanan Room (KBR).
String Studio Recital
Organization: DANCE, MUSIC & THEATRE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Cindy Moyer.
Monday, May 11, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Music B 132 - Fulkerson Recital Hall, Music B 132A - Fulkerson Recital Hall Stage, Music B L-1 - Fulkerson Recital Hall Lobby.
QGrad 2026
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The Q Graduation Celebration will be hosted at the Blue Lake Casino and Hotel's Sapphire Palace on May 14th, 2026 from 2:30 pm to showcase and honor our 2026 graduates.
Event Title: Queer Cultural Graduation 2026. Organization: CIACE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Eli Pence.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
Off-campus Blue Lake Sapphire Palace.
Sensory Friendly Space Conversation
Join us for a conversation about a Sensory Friendly Space in the Library. Share your thoughts to guide how the space is developed. Especially encouraged for neurodivergent folx!
Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Leah Choi.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Library 114 - Classroom.
Smash Bros + FGC Video Game Club Meeting
Come by and relax! We strive to create a warm and welcoming environment that is equally friendly to both veteran FGC (Fighting Game Community) video game players and newcomers alike. We simply wish to provide a kind and casual community for those who want to relax and play video games after a long week of classes. While we mainly have setups for Super Smash Bros Ultimate, we also have other fighting games such as Super Smash Bros. Melee, Guilty Gear Strive, Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, Marvel vs Capcom, and many more! We also welcome recommendations if there's a specific game you'd like to play! We hold weekly free-to-enter Super Smash Bros Ultimate tournaments that start at 7:30 PM, so test your might against the best here! Club meetings will be every Thursday except when the Campus is closed during the holidays.
Organization: CLUB: SMASH BROS & FGC VIDEO GAME. Responsible Person at Event Name: Oz Kimbell.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Siemens Hall 109 - Lecture Room.
Black Grad 2026
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The Umoja Black Grad Celebration will be hosted at the Blue Lake Casino and Hotel's Sapphire Palace on May 15th, 2026 from 12-2 pm to showcase and honor our 2026 Umoja graduates.
Event Title: Black Grad 2026. Organization: UMOJA CENTER FOR PAN AFRICAN EXCELLENCE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Travis Richards.
Friday, May 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Off-campus Blue Lake Sapphire Palace.
ADPI+MENA Cultural Graduation
The Asian, Desi, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, and North African (ADPI+MENA) Cultural Graduation Celebration is a special gathering to honor the achievements, resilience, and cultural heritage of our graduates. This intimate event brings together peers, faculty, family, and friends to celebrate the incredible journey our graduates have taken at Cal Poly Humboldt. It is a time to recognize their hard work, reflect on their growth, and express gratitude to those who have supported them along the way. The ADPI+MENA Cultural Graduation Celebration is more than just a ceremony; it is a space to embrace and uplift the rich traditions and diverse experiences that shape our community.
This celebration is voluntary and is open to all graduating students who would like to participate, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.
Event Title: ADPI+MENA 2026 Cultural Graduation. Organization: ADPI + MENA. Responsible Person at Event Name: Heng Yam.
Friday, May 15, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Off-campus Blue Lake Sapphire Palace.