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2026 Fred Korematsu Day with Satsuki Ina

2026 Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties & the Constitution, featured speaker Satsuki Ina a presentation on resistance & remembrance   Satsuki Ina is a licensed psychotherapist specializing in community trauma. She helps victims of oppression to claim not only their voice but also their power to transform the systems that have oppressed them. Her activism has included cofounding Tsuru for Solidarity, a nonviolent, direct-action project of Japanese American social justice advocates working to end detention sites. Ina has produced two documentaries about the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans, Children of the Camps and From a Silk Cocoon. A professor emerita at California State University, Sacramento, she lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. Organization: SOCIOLOGY, 520-NAS. Responsible Person at Event Name: Michihiro Sugata. Monday, January 26, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Behavioral & Social Sciences 162 - Native American Forum.

My Best Lecture of All Time

Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 5:15 - 6:30pm, Veterans Memorial Building (1425 J Street, Arcata), Join the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences for the next installment of My Best Lecture series.  Native American Studies Lecturer Adolfo Soberanis will present (Re)imagining (Real)ity, a lecture exploring the complexities of our imaginations and their relationship to both the “natural” and “unnatural” worlds. To remedy our cultural state of cognitive dissonance, Soberanis argues, we can use the parenthetical prefix “re-“; however, not without consequences. Soberanis invites us to (re)imagine life outside the parentheses! The event is free and open to the public.  Light snacks and a cash bar will be available.  For questions or accommodation requests contact Joice Chang jyc85@humboldt.edu. Event Title: Best Lecture of All Time. Organization: COLLEGE OF ARTS HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCI. Responsible Person at Event Name: Sandra Brekke. Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Off-campus Arcata Veterans Hall.

'Careers in Art" with HUMAN MADE

'Careers in Art' is a community-engaging event for all students and community members. 'Careers in Art' will showcase the viability of achieving an art career. HUMAN MADE is inviting Humboldt Art businesses, Associations, Councils, and Centers to talk about career development. There will also be opportunities for participants to develop their resumes. There will also be Humboldt artists showcasing their careers in the works.  Join us for art activities, a presentation, and a raffle! Event Title: 'Careers in Art" with HUMAN MADE. Organization: CLUB: HUMAN MADE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Olivia Lyman (LIVI E. Lyman). Provide a brief description of Special Guest/Performer involvement: This event features Humboldt businesses, councils, and associations to share the types of careers you can pursue in art. They will be included in the HUMAN MADE presentation, having a 5-7 min slot to talk about opportunities with them. This event also features Humboldt artists. Artists will have their own booth with some art activity to do, and will be in the HUMAN MADE presentation, having a 3-5 min slot to talk about their artistic journey. Some campus departments are invited to get students engaged wi… Friday, February 6, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Nelson Hall 102 - Goodwin Forum.

International Education Week 2026

International Education Week (IEW) is an internationally recognized joint initiative of the State Department of the Department of Education designed to celebrate our global connections.  At Cal Poly Humboldt, this event is entering its 27th year as we continue to highlight the international scholarship of our faculty and the many opportunities for our students to connect to the world. Join us February 9th - 12th, 2026 for a series of events. IEW Schedule of Events 2026. Event Title: International Education Week 2026. Organization: COLLEGE OF ARTS HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCI. Responsible Person at Event Name: Alison Holmes. Monday, February 9, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM. Library 209 - Library Fishbowl.

International Education Week 2026

International Education Week (IEW) is an internationally recognized joint initiative of the State Department of the Department of Education designed to celebrate our global connections.  At Cal Poly Humboldt, this event is entering its 27th year as we continue to highlight the international scholarship of our faculty and the many opportunities for our students to connect to the world. Join us February 9th - 12th, 2026 for a series of events. IEW Schedule of Events 2026. Event Title: International Education Week 2026. Organization: COLLEGE OF ARTS HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCI. Responsible Person at Event Name: Alison Holmes. Provide a brief description of Special Guest/Performer involvement: El Centro Del Pueblo presenting on Monday, CCAE hosting on Thursday. Monday, February 9, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Nelson Hall 102 - Goodwin Forum.

International Education Week 2026

International Education Week (IEW) is an internationally recognized joint initiative of the State Department of the Department of Education designed to celebrate our global connections.  At Cal Poly Humboldt, this event is entering its 27th year as we continue to highlight the international scholarship of our faculty and the many opportunities for our students to connect to the world. Join us February 9th - 12th, 2026 for a series of events. IEW Schedule of Events 2026. Event Title: International Education Week 2026. Organization: COLLEGE OF ARTS HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCI. Responsible Person at Event Name: Alison Holmes. Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM. Library 209 - Library Fishbowl.

International Education Week 2026

International Education Week (IEW) is an internationally recognized joint initiative of the State Department of the Department of Education designed to celebrate our global connections.  At Cal Poly Humboldt, this event is entering its 27th year as we continue to highlight the international scholarship of our faculty and the many opportunities for our students to connect to the world. Join us February 9th - 12th, 2026 for a series of events. IEW Schedule of Events 2026. Event Title: International Education Week 2026. Organization: COLLEGE OF ARTS HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCI. Responsible Person at Event Name: Alison Holmes. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Library 209 - Library Fishbowl.

International Education Week - csuglobal

The online journal, csuglobal, is hosting a webinar day as part of Cal Poly Humboldt's traditional International Education Week. Speakers from around California and the world will be joining us throughout the day, culminating in an evening keynote with a simulcast panel joined by other CSU campuses and an in-person reception for the campus and community.    For other IEW events, visit the schedule: IEW Schedule of Events 2026. Event Title: International Education Week - csuglobal. Organization: COLLEGE OF ARTS HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCI, ANTHROPOLOGY, COMMUNICATION, ECONOMICS, GEOGRAPHY, ENVIRONMENT, SPACIAL ANALYSIS, HISTORY, INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, POLITICS. Responsible Person at Event Name: Alison Holmes. Provide a brief description of Special Guest/Performer involvement: This is a panel discussion on the role of California in the world. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Nelson Hall 102 - Goodwin Forum.

Pelican Bay Speaker Series

Dr. Cutcha Risling Baldy is an Associate Professor of Native American Studies at Cal Poly Humboldt who researches Indigenous feminisms, California Indians, Environmental Justice, Traditional Ecological Knowledge and decolonization. She is the Co-Director of the NAS Rou Dalagurr Food Sovereignty Lab & Traditional Ecological Knowledges Institute where she leads several research projects focused on the resurgence of Indigenous Science and place-based learning. This includes the "Food for Indigenous Futures Project" which looks at connections between food justice, food sovereignty, mental health, and substance abuse prevention for Native American Youth. Event Title: Pelican Bay Speaker Series Featuring Dr. Cutcha Risling Baldy. Organization: PROJECT REBOUND. Responsible Person at Event Name: Eddie Pena. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Behavioral & Social Sciences 162 - Native American Forum.

Dr. Loretta J. Ross

TBD. Event Title: Black Liberation Month. Organization: GUTSWURRAK STUDENT ACTIVITIES CENTER, UMOJA CENTER FOR PAN AFRICAN EXCELLENCE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Amanda. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Gutswurrak Student Activities Center 225 - Kate Buchanan Room (KBR).

International Education Week 2026

International Education Week (IEW) is an internationally recognized joint initiative of the State Department of the Department of Education designed to celebrate our global connections.  At Cal Poly Humboldt, this event is entering its 27th year as we continue to highlight the international scholarship of our faculty and the many opportunities for our students to connect to the world. Join us February 9th - 12th, 2026 for a series of events. IEW Schedule of Events 2026. Event Title: International Education Week 2026. Organization: COLLEGE OF ARTS HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCI. Responsible Person at Event Name: Alison Holmes. Thursday, February 12, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM. Library 209 - Library Fishbowl.

International Education Week 2026

International Education Week (IEW) is an internationally recognized joint initiative of the State Department of the Department of Education designed to celebrate our global connections.  At Cal Poly Humboldt, this event is entering its 27th year as we continue to highlight the international scholarship of our faculty and the many opportunities for our students to connect to the world. Join us February 9th - 12th, 2026 for a series of events. IEW Schedule of Events 2026. Event Title: International Education Week 2026. Organization: COLLEGE OF ARTS HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCI. Responsible Person at Event Name: Alison Holmes. Provide a brief description of Special Guest/Performer involvement: El Centro Del Pueblo presenting on Monday, CCAE hosting on Thursday. Thursday, February 12, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Nelson Hall 102 - Goodwin Forum.

Authors Festival

Celebrate authors and readers! Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Cyril Oberlander. Friday, February 13, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Library 202A - Authors Hall.

Passion to Paycheck: Jordan Bentley

Join us for an engaging discussion and Q&A with entrepreneur and CEO of Hypland Clothing Company, Jordan Bentley. Jordan Bentley is most known for his clothing brand, HYPLAND, which combines his passions for both streetwear and Anime, and has amassed great success. He has been featured in Forbes Magazine, Essence, and LA Times. He was a cast member on HBO Max's Sweet Life LA (Executive Produced by Issa Rae). Jordan will share about his experience in entrepreneurship, business development, content creation along with valuable advice. This will be followed by a Q&A, facilitated by Umoja Student Staff, Kaylon Coleman and Shawn Checa-Valdez. First 30 to pre-register win a free limited-edition Black Liberation Month t-shirt (must attend)! Event Title: Passion to Paycheck: In Conversation with Jordan Bentley. Organization: UMOJA CENTER FOR PAN AFRICAN EXCELLENCE, GUTSWURRAK STUDENT ACTIVITIES CENTER. Responsible Person at Event Name: Alexus-Harrelle Deshazier. Provide a brief description of Special Guest/Performer involvement: Guest speaker will take part in a facilitated discussion along with Q&A. Thursday, February 19, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Gutswurrak Student Activities Center 225 - Kate Buchanan Room (KBR).

Joey Bragg from Liv & Maddie

Disney’s LIV AND MADDIE star Joey Bragg brings his sharp, hilarious comedy to the stage! From Netflix’s FATHER OF THE YEAR to sharing laughs with Dane Cook and Tim Allen, Joey delivers a night of laughs you won’t forget. Don’t miss it! Event Title: Stand Up Comedy. Organization: Cal Poly Humboldt Presents. Tickets - General $: 15. Tickets - Student $: 0. Tickets - Child $: 15. Tickets - Senior $: 15. Purchase tickets online at: tickets.humboldt.edu. Responsible Person at Event Name: Michael Moore, Jr. Saturday, March 7, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 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…

Many Moons Film Screening

Screening of documentary film, Many Moons, featuring director Chisato Hughes on Zoom. Event Title: Many Moons Film Screening. Organization: CRGS. Responsible Person at Event Name: Paul Michael Atienza. Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. Library 209 - Library Fishbowl.