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Researching CA State Ballot Initiatives
On November 3 you will make your voice heard in the 2026 midterm election. There will be 14 state ballot initiatives on the ballot. This SkillShop will cover how to research these initiatives before you cast your vote. ,
SkillShops are drop-in sessions. Show up on the date at the start time for any SkillShop to participate - no registration required.
Event Title: SkillShops. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Garrett Purchio.
Monday, October 5, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Library 308 - Library Learning Lab.
Horrors of the Mind - Horror Music
Hall of Simulation: The Psychology of Scary Music,
A horror soundtrack reshapes reality by overriding the brain's fear circuits, body regulation, and threat detection networks. Jarring sonic jolts and lingering tension weaponize our expectations, turning normal anticipation into pure terror. This workshop will talk about how eerie music transforms sound into an immersive, psychologically haunting experience.
SkillShops are drop-in sessions. Show up on the date at the start time for any SkillShop to participate - no registration required.
Event Title: SkillShops. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Kaifer Cervantes.
Monday, October 5, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Library 202 - West Window Area.
The Hill RA Staff Meeting
Organization: HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Ln Nave.
Monday, October 5, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Sunset Residence Hall - Sunset Classroom 121.
HoS: Spooky Scary Anatomy
Hall of Simulation: Spooky Scary Anatomy,
Spooky, scary skeletons! This October, learn how to use the Anatomage, Table, a life-size virtual dissection table, in a hands-on, Halloween-themed SkillShop. We'll cover the basics of navigating the table: rotating, slicing, and peeling back layers of the body, all while getting up close with the human skeleton. By the end, you'll know how to explore the table on your own. No experience needed, just curiosity (and maybe a strong stomach).
SkillShops are drop-in sessions. Show up on the date at the start time for any SkillShop to participate - no registration required.
Event Title: SkillShops. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Aaron Lim.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Library 202 - West Window Area.
Fish Club
We are going to be meeting up every other Tuesday from 5:00-6:00 to talk about things that are fisheries related, and have trivia and guest speakers.
Event Title: Fish Club Meeting. Organization: CLUB: FISHERIES. Responsible Person at Event Name: Lennox Rowlett.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Wildlife and Fisheries 250 - Lecture Room.
Haunted Flights
Take to the skies on a spooky Halloween night flight! Participants will pilot a, flight simulator through changing weather and unexpected challenges while learning about aircraft controls, navigation, and emergency decision-making. Can you get everyone home safely?
SkillShops are drop-in sessions. Show up on the date at the start time for any SkillShop to participate - no registration required.
Event Title: SkillShops. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Maddy McLaughlin.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Library 202 - West Window Area.
Deadly, Dangerous, and Deceptive Plants
Explore the spooky side of the plant kingdom! Participants will use the 3D Digital Herbarium to investigate poisonous, defensive, and deceptive plants while learning about the unique ways plants protect themselves. Can you identify which plants are dangerous before discovering what they’re hiding?
SkillShops are drop-in sessions. Show up on the date at the start time for any SkillShop to participate - no registration required.
Event Title: SkillShops. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Erik Blanco.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Library 202 - West Window Area.
Voter Registration 101
Are you registered to vote? If you’ve recently relocated and want to vote in your current location, or have never voted before, this SkillShop covers the process of registering to vote. All are welcome. ,
SkillShops are drop-in sessions. Show up on the date at the start time for any SkillShop to participate - no registration required.
Event Title: SkillShops. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Garrett Purchio.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Library 308 - Library Learning Lab.
Crafting Personal Statements
This workshop will focus on writing personal statements for grad school applications.
SkillShops are drop-in sessions. Show up on the date at the start time for any SkillShop to participate - no registration required.
Event Title: SkillShops. Organization: CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER, LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Sasha Wallace.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Library 114 - Classroom.
Grad School Workshop
A workshop for transfer students on how to apply and prepare for Grad School. Presentation done by Career Center.
Event Title: Transfer Student Center Workshop Series: Grad School. Organization: Transfer Student Center, CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER. Responsible Person at Event Name: marissa holguin.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Library 114 - Classroom.
Club Meeting
Fall semester 2026 first data science meeting! Open to all majors! No coding experience required!
Event Title: Data Science Club Meeting. Organization: CLUB: DATA SCIENCE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Jonathan David Juarez.
Friday, October 9, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Theatre Arts 114 - Lecture Room.
Flying with a Lumberjack: Meg Godlewski
Step into the cockpit for a high-flying experience with award-winning aviation journalist, flight instructor, and Cal Poly Humboldt Distinguished Alumni Meg Godlewski (’87, Journalism)!
Whether you are a seasoned aviation enthusiast or taking your very first virtual flight, this interactive event offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from one of the industry's most respected voices.
Take your turn at the controls of the Library's flight simulator—an initiative Meg helped establish—and choose your mission:
Fly the Local Pattern: Take off and navigate the traffic pattern at KACV (Arcata-Eureka Airport) in a quick 10-minute session.
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The Carrier Challenge: Attempt a high-stakes landing on the deck of the USS Ticonderoga anchored in Everett, Washington.
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Learn real-world survival and aviation skills during your flight—the very techniques Meg taught that helped a fellow pilot survive an actual emergency water landing.
About Meg Godlewski
From unearthing safety critical…
Event Title: SkillShops. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Cyril Oberlander.
Friday, October 9, 2026, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
Library 202 - West Window Area.
Risks of AI When Writing for Publication
The risks of using AI when writing for academic publication are abundant. What is also increasingly true are the risks of not using AI in that endeavor. This presentation will go into the practical details of each so that you will be able to better assess both if you want to use AI, and if you do, options for how you might use it. This presentation is largely based on my own experience with ChatGPT and will welcome others to share their experiences, if interested.
SkillShops are drop-in sessions. Show up on the date at the start time for any SkillShop to participate - no registration required.
Event Title: SkillShops. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Kyle Morgan.
Friday, October 9, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Library 302 - Humboldt Scholars Lab.
Safety Week - CORE Disaster Preparedness
CORE's 5-step Disaster Preparedness workshop prepares participants to be ready to take action when it comes to responding to a disaster. From making a plan, to preparing a grab-and-go bag and a stay-at-home bag, this workshop will provide the foundation one would need to know how to act when a disaster strikes.
Event Title: CORE's 5-step Disaster Preparedness. Organization: RISK MANAGEMENT & SAFETY SERVICES. Responsible Person at Event Name: Mairead Moynihan.
Monday, October 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Library 209 - Library Fishbowl.
Horrors of the Mind - Horror Music
Hall of Simulation: The Psychology of Scary Music,
A horror soundtrack reshapes reality by overriding the brain's fear circuits, body regulation, and threat detection networks. Jarring sonic jolts and lingering tension weaponize our expectations, turning normal anticipation into pure terror. This workshop will talk about how eerie music transforms sound into an immersive, psychologically haunting experience.
SkillShops are drop-in sessions. Show up on the date at the start time for any SkillShop to participate - no registration required.
Event Title: SkillShops. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Kaifer Cervantes.
Monday, October 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Library 202 - West Window Area.
Resume Basics
Learn how to craft a resume for part-time and full-time jobs.
SkillShops are drop-in sessions. Show up on the date at the start time for any SkillShop to participate - no registration required. This SkillShop is on Zoom. Join the Zoom Session.
Event Title: SkillShops. Organization: CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER, LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Sasha Wallace.
Monday, October 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Online.
The Hill RA Staff Meeting
Organization: HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Ln Nave.
Monday, October 12, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Sunset Residence Hall - Sunset Classroom 121.
Safety Week CPR
CPR training can double or triple a person’s chance of survival after cardiac arrest, making it one of the most impactful skills you can learn to save lives in an emergency. If you are planning on going to teaching, healthcare, sport & fitness, emergency response or construction, just to name a few. Having CPR certification will help your resume to make achieving those aspirations easier.
There are 2 days of CPR training with 9 seats available each. One Tuesday October 13 and Thursday October 15. Both start at 8:30 am to 11:30 am at the Library Fishbowl. There are two separate Google forms for each. Once 9 spaces are filled for this day, we will close this google form. If you sign up one day and it already fills, please click the other day link on our website.
This training cost $15 for certification fees. Paid ahead of time.
Space is not guaranteed.
Event Title: CPR Training. Organization: RISK MANAGEMENT & SAFETY SERVICES. Responsible Person at Event Name: Mairead Moynihan.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Library 209 - Library Fishbowl.
HoS: Spooky Scary Anatomy
Hall of Simulation: Spooky Scary Anatomy,
Spooky, scary skeletons! This October, learn how to use the Anatomage, Table, a life-size virtual dissection table, in a hands-on, Halloween-themed SkillShop. We'll cover the basics of navigating the table: rotating, slicing, and peeling back layers of the body, all while getting up close with the human skeleton. By the end, you'll know how to explore the table on your own. No experience needed, just curiosity (and maybe a strong stomach).
SkillShops are drop-in sessions. Show up on the date at the start time for any SkillShop to participate - no registration required.
Event Title: SkillShops. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Aaron Lim.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Library 202 - West Window Area.
Safety Week - Cold Water
Cold Water Safety teaches participants how to recognize and respond to the dangers of cold-water exposure, including hypothermia, cold shock, and drowning.
For Cal Poly Humboldt students living on the coast, this training provides valuable knowledge for safely enjoying beaches, rivers, lakes, and other waterways. Students gain practical safety skills, build confidence around cold water, and learn how to respond during emergencies, helping create a safer and more prepared coastal community.
Event Title: Cold Water Safety Skillshop. Organization: RISK MANAGEMENT & SAFETY SERVICES. Responsible Person at Event Name: Mairead moynihan.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Library 209 - Library Fishbowl.
safety week 2026
Stop the bleed Certification!
Stop the Bleed training teaches participants how to recognize and respond to life-threatening bleeding using hands-on techniques such as applying pressure, wound packing, and using a tourniquet.
For Cal Poly Humboldt students, this certification provides practical, life-saving skills that can be used on campus, at work, or in everyday emergencies. Students gain confidence in responding to critical situations, strengthen their résumés, and help create a safer and more prepared campus community.
Event Title: Stop The Bleed Certification. Organization: RISK MANAGEMENT & SAFETY SERVICES. Responsible Person at Event Name: Mairead Moynihan.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Library 209 - Library Fishbowl.
Haunted Flights
Take to the skies on a spooky Halloween night flight! Participants will pilot a, flight simulator through changing weather and unexpected challenges while learning about aircraft controls, navigation, and emergency decision-making. Can you get everyone home safely?
SkillShops are drop-in sessions. Show up on the date at the start time for any SkillShop to participate - no registration required.
Event Title: SkillShops. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Maddy McLaughlin.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Library 202 - West Window Area.
Deadly, Dangerous, and Deceptive Plants
Explore the spooky side of the plant kingdom! Participants will use the 3D Digital Herbarium to investigate poisonous, defensive, and deceptive plants while learning about the unique ways plants protect themselves. Can you identify which plants are dangerous before discovering what they’re hiding?
SkillShops are drop-in sessions. Show up on the date at the start time for any SkillShop to participate - no registration required.
Event Title: SkillShops. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Erik Blanco.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Library 202 - West Window Area.
Researching CA State Ballot Initiatives
On November 3 you will make your voice heard in the 2026 midterm election. There will be 14 state ballot initiatives on the ballot. This SkillShop will cover how to research these initiatives before you cast your vote. ,
SkillShops are drop-in sessions. Show up on the date at the start time for any SkillShop to participate - no registration required.
Event Title: SkillShops. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Garrett Purchio.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Library 308 - Library Learning Lab.
Safety Week CPR
CPR training can double or triple a person’s chance of survival after cardiac arrest, making it one of the most impactful skills you can learn to save lives in an emergency. If you are planning on going to teaching, healthcare, sport & fitness, emergency response or construction, just to name a few. Having CPR certification will help your resume to make achieving those aspirations easier.
There are 2 days of CPR training with 9 seats available each. One Tuesday October 13 and Thursday October 15. Both start at 8:30 am to 11:30 am at the Library Fishbowl. There are two separate Google forms for each. Once 9 spaces are filled for this day, we will close this google form. If you sign up one day and it already fills, please click the other day link on our website.
This training cost $15 for certification fees. Paid ahead of time.
Space is not guaranteed.
Event Title: CPR Training. Organization: RISK MANAGEMENT & SAFETY SERVICES. Responsible Person at Event Name: Mairead Moynihan.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Library 209 - Library Fishbowl.
Safety Week- Cybersecurity
Our Lives are online, so knowing how to be safe is more important now than ever. The campus's emergency management department has partner with the campus's IT department has put together a workshop to do just that.
During this workshop you will learn how to practical, everyday strategies to stay safe online. Helping students and employees recognize common scams, protect their accounts and personal information, and respond confidently when something goes wrong. Other topics include phishing, password and MFA security, phone and device safety, financial and identity scams, and emerging threats involving AI and impersonation.
With the main focus on practical awareness and simple actions you can take to protect yourself in the digital space.
Snack will be provided
Offered both online and in person.
Event Title: Cybersecurity Workshop. Organization: RISK MANAGEMENT & SAFETY SERVICES. Responsible Person at Event Name: Mairead Moynihan.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Library 209 - Library Fishbowl.
Researching CA State Ballot Initiatives
On November 3 you will make your voice heard in the 2026 midterm election. There will be 14 state ballot initiatives on the ballot. This SkillShop will cover how to research these initiatives before you cast your vote. ,
SkillShops are drop-in sessions. Show up on the date at the start time for any SkillShop to participate - no registration required.
Event Title: SkillShops. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Garrett Purchio.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Library 308 - Library Learning Lab.
safety week 2026
Functional Needs in Disasters training teaches participants how to better support individuals who may require additional assistance during emergencies, including people with disabilities, mobility challenges, or other access and communication needs.
For Cal Poly Humboldt students who have functional needs or want to learn how to support those who have them, this training builds awareness, preparedness, and practical response skills that can help create a more inclusive and resilient campus. Students learn how to recognize barriers, provide appropriate assistance, and support vulnerable members of their community during disasters.
Event Title: Functional Needs in Disasters. Organization: RISK MANAGEMENT & SAFETY SERVICES. Responsible Person at Event Name: Mairead Moynihan.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Library 209 - Library Fishbowl.
Risks of AI When Writing for Publication
The risks of using AI when writing for academic publication are abundant. What is also increasingly true are the risks of not using AI in that endeavor. This presentation will go into the practical details of each so that you will be able to better assess both if you want to use AI, and if you do, options for how you might use it. This presentation is largely based on my own experience with ChatGPT and will welcome others to share their experiences, if interested.
SkillShops are drop-in sessions. Show up on the date at the start time for any SkillShop to participate - no registration required. This session is on Zoom. Join the Zoom session.
Event Title: SkillShops. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Kyle Morgan.
Friday, October 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Online.
Club Meeting
Fall semester 2026 first data science meeting! Open to all majors! No coding experience required!
Event Title: Data Science Club Meeting. Organization: CLUB: DATA SCIENCE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Jonathan David Juarez.
Friday, October 16, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Theatre Arts 114 - Lecture Room.
HoS: Scared + Prepared
What's scarier than a haunted house? Not knowing what to do when, disaster strikes. This SkillShop covers general safety and emergency preparedness, with plenty of time for your questions on how to get yourself ready. Using the SimTable, an interactive fire, flood, and emergency simulator, we'll see how floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, and wildfires can play out right here in Humboldt County, and talk through where to go and how to evacuate from wherever you live, work, or study. Perfect if you're new to the area, and a great way to face your fears before they happen.
SkillShops are drop-in sessions. Show up on the date at the start time for any SkillShop to participate - no registration required.
Event Title: SkillShops. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Aaron Lim.
Friday, October 16, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Library 202 - West Window Area.
BSU x ABC Board Retreat
Fall Board Retreats led by ABC staff members offers BSU board an opportunity to engage in community building, be equipped with foundational leadership and political education skills, and plan for the academic year.
Event Title: BSU x ABC Board Retreat. Organization: CLUB: BLACK STUDENT UNION. Responsible Person at Event Name: Jaguar Smith.
Sunday, October 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Nelson Hall East 106.
Voter Registration 101
Are you registered to vote? If you’ve recently relocated and want to vote in your current location, or have never voted before, this SkillShop covers the process of registering to vote. All are welcome. ,
SkillShops are drop-in sessions. Show up on the date at the start time for any SkillShop to participate - no registration required.
Event Title: SkillShops. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Garrett Purchio.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Library 308 - Library Learning Lab.
Horrors of the Mind - Horror Music
Hall of Simulation: The Psychology of Scary Music,
A horror soundtrack reshapes reality by overriding the brain's fear circuits, body regulation, and threat detection networks. Jarring sonic jolts and lingering tension weaponize our expectations, turning normal anticipation into pure terror. This workshop will talk about how eerie music transforms sound into an immersive, psychologically haunting experience.
SkillShops are drop-in sessions. Show up on the date at the start time for any SkillShop to participate - no registration required.
Event Title: SkillShops. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Kaifer Cervantes.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Library 202 - West Window Area.
The Hill RA Staff Meeting
Organization: HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Ln Nave.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Sunset Residence Hall - Sunset Classroom 121.
HoS: Spooky Scary Anatomy
Hall of Simulation: Spooky Scary Anatomy,
Spooky, scary skeletons! This October, learn how to use the Anatomage, Table, a life-size virtual dissection table, in a hands-on, Halloween-themed SkillShop. We'll cover the basics of navigating the table: rotating, slicing, and peeling back layers of the body, all while getting up close with the human skeleton. By the end, you'll know how to explore the table on your own. No experience needed, just curiosity (and maybe a strong stomach).
SkillShops are drop-in sessions. Show up on the date at the start time for any SkillShop to participate - no registration required.
Event Title: SkillShops. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Aaron Lim.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Library 202 - West Window Area.
Transfer Student Week Workshop
Our Transfer Student Center will host various workshops during this week from 1-2. The workshops include:
Tuesday | Understanding your DARs Workshop
Come learn about the Degree Audit Report for Students (DARS), how it relates to your Plan Builder, and how the Office of the Registrar uses it to assess your progress to graduation. This workshop will also help you understand the difference between transfer course equivalencies and course swaps, and prepare you for Spring 2027 registration.
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, Wednesday | Staff & Faculty Workshop
, Thursday | Scholarship Workshop
Join our Financial Aid team in a workshop to go over how to apply for scholarships! Get a head start on the application process and ask questions before it opens on November 15th!
.
Event Title: Transfer Student Week Workshop. Organization: Transfer Student Center. Responsible Person at Event Name: Marissa Holguin.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Library 121 - Computer Lab.
Fish Club
We are going to be meeting up every other Tuesday from 5:00-6:00 to talk about things that are fisheries related, and have trivia and guest speakers.
Event Title: Fish Club Meeting. Organization: CLUB: FISHERIES. Responsible Person at Event Name: Lennox Rowlett.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Wildlife and Fisheries 250 - Lecture Room.
Haunted Flights
Take to the skies on a spooky Halloween night flight! Participants will pilot a, flight simulator through changing weather and unexpected challenges while learning about aircraft controls, navigation, and emergency decision-making. Can you get everyone home safely?
SkillShops are drop-in sessions. Show up on the date at the start time for any SkillShop to participate - no registration required.
Event Title: SkillShops. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Maddy McLaughlin.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Library 202 - West Window Area.
Transfer Student Week Workshop
Our Transfer Student Center will host various workshops during this week from 1-2. The workshops include:
Tuesday | Understanding your DARs Workshop
Come learn about the Degree Audit Report for Students (DARS), how it relates to your Plan Builder, and how the Office of the Registrar uses it to assess your progress to graduation. This workshop will also help you understand the difference between transfer course equivalencies and course swaps, and prepare you for Spring 2027 registration.
,
, Wednesday | Staff & Faculty Workshop
, Thursday | Scholarship Workshop
Join our Financial Aid team in a workshop to go over how to apply for scholarships! Get a head start on the application process and ask questions before it opens on November 15th!
.
Event Title: Transfer Student Week Workshop. Organization: Transfer Student Center. Responsible Person at Event Name: Marissa Holguin.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Library 121 - Computer Lab.
Deadly, Dangerous, and Deceptive Plants
Explore the spooky side of the plant kingdom! Participants will use the 3D Digital Herbarium to investigate poisonous, defensive, and deceptive plants while learning about the unique ways plants protect themselves. Can you identify which plants are dangerous before discovering what they’re hiding?
SkillShops are drop-in sessions. Show up on the date at the start time for any SkillShop to participate - no registration required.
Event Title: SkillShops. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Erik Blanco.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Library 202 - West Window Area.
Transfer Student Week Workshop
Our Transfer Student Center will host various workshops during this week from 1-2. The workshops include:
Tuesday | Understanding your DARs Workshop
Come learn about the Degree Audit Report for Students (DARS), how it relates to your Plan Builder, and how the Office of the Registrar uses it to assess your progress to graduation. This workshop will also help you understand the difference between transfer course equivalencies and course swaps, and prepare you for Spring 2027 registration.
,
, Wednesday | Staff & Faculty Workshop
, Thursday | Scholarship Workshop
Join our Financial Aid team in a workshop to go over how to apply for scholarships! Get a head start on the application process and ask questions before it opens on November 15th!
.
Event Title: Transfer Student Week Workshop. Organization: Transfer Student Center. Responsible Person at Event Name: Marissa Holguin.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Library 121 - Computer Lab.
Adults & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
The American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course equips students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid breathing and cardiac emergencies involving adults children and infants. It is designed for students who need a certification that satisfies OSHA workplace or other regulatory requirements. Upon successful completion a valid 2 year digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED is issued.
Event Title: Adults & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED. Organization: OUTDOOR ADVENTURES. Responsible Person at Event Name: Dan Dendler.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center 203 - Conference Room.
Club Meeting
Fall semester 2026 first data science meeting! Open to all majors! No coding experience required!
Event Title: Data Science Club Meeting. Organization: CLUB: DATA SCIENCE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Jonathan David Juarez.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Theatre Arts 114 - Lecture Room.
HoS: Scared + Prepared
What's scarier than a haunted house? Not knowing what to do when, disaster strikes. This SkillShop covers general safety and emergency preparedness, with plenty of time for your questions on how to get yourself ready. Using the SimTable, an interactive fire, flood, and emergency simulator, we'll see how floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, and wildfires can play out right here in Humboldt County, and talk through where to go and how to evacuate from wherever you live, work, or study. Perfect if you're new to the area, and a great way to face your fears before they happen.
SkillShops are drop-in sessions. Show up on the date at the start time for any SkillShop to participate - no registration required.
Event Title: SkillShops. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Aaron Lim.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Library 202 - West Window Area.
Horrors of the Mind - Horror Music
Hall of Simulation: The Psychology of Scary Music,
A horror soundtrack reshapes reality by overriding the brain's fear circuits, body regulation, and threat detection networks. Jarring sonic jolts and lingering tension weaponize our expectations, turning normal anticipation into pure terror. This workshop will talk about how eerie music transforms sound into an immersive, psychologically haunting experience.
SkillShops are drop-in sessions. Show up on the date at the start time for any SkillShop to participate - no registration required.
Event Title: SkillShops. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Kaifer Cervantes.
Monday, October 26, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Library 202 - West Window Area.
The Hill RA Staff Meeting
Organization: HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Ln Nave.
Monday, October 26, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Sunset Residence Hall - Sunset Classroom 121.
HoS: Spooky Scary Anatomy
Hall of Simulation: Spooky Scary Anatomy,
Spooky, scary skeletons! This October, learn how to use the Anatomage, Table, a life-size virtual dissection table, in a hands-on, Halloween-themed SkillShop. We'll cover the basics of navigating the table: rotating, slicing, and peeling back layers of the body, all while getting up close with the human skeleton. By the end, you'll know how to explore the table on your own. No experience needed, just curiosity (and maybe a strong stomach).
SkillShops are drop-in sessions. Show up on the date at the start time for any SkillShop to participate - no registration required.
Event Title: SkillShops. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Aaron Lim.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Library 202 - West Window Area.
Haunted Flights
Take to the skies on a spooky Halloween night flight! Participants will pilot a, flight simulator through changing weather and unexpected challenges while learning about aircraft controls, navigation, and emergency decision-making. Can you get everyone home safely?
SkillShops are drop-in sessions. Show up on the date at the start time for any SkillShop to participate - no registration required.
Event Title: SkillShops. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Maddy McLaughlin.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Library 202 - West Window Area.
Deadly, Dangerous, and Deceptive Plants
Explore the spooky side of the plant kingdom! Participants will use the 3D Digital Herbarium to investigate poisonous, defensive, and deceptive plants while learning about the unique ways plants protect themselves. Can you identify which plants are dangerous before discovering what they’re hiding?
SkillShops are drop-in sessions. Show up on the date at the start time for any SkillShop to participate - no registration required.
Event Title: SkillShops. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Erik Blanco.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Library 202 - West Window Area.
HOLD Engineering Internship & Job Fair
The Cal Poly Humboldt Career Development Center will be hosting an Engineering Internship & Job Fair on Thursday October 23, 2025 in coordination with the Engineering Department. The event will feature employers interested in employing Cal Poly Humboldt Engineering students.
Event Title: Engineering Internship & Job Fair. Organization: CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ENGINEERING. Responsible Person at Event Name: Ann Johnson-Cruz.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Gutswurrak Student Activities Center 225 - Kate Buchanan Room (KBR).
Researching CA State Ballot Initiatives
On November 3 you will make your voice heard in the 2026 midterm election. There will be 14 state ballot initiatives on the ballot. This SkillShop will cover how to research these initiatives before you cast your vote. ,
SkillShops are drop-in sessions. Show up on the date at the start time for any SkillShop to participate - no registration required.
Event Title: SkillShops. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Garrett Purchio.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Library 308 - Library Learning Lab.
Club Meeting
Fall semester 2026 first data science meeting! Open to all majors! No coding experience required!
Event Title: Data Science Club Meeting. Organization: CLUB: DATA SCIENCE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Jonathan David Juarez.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Theatre Arts 114 - Lecture Room.
HoS: Scared + Prepared
What's scarier than a haunted house? Not knowing what to do when, disaster strikes. This SkillShop covers general safety and emergency preparedness, with plenty of time for your questions on how to get yourself ready. Using the SimTable, an interactive fire, flood, and emergency simulator, we'll see how floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, and wildfires can play out right here in Humboldt County, and talk through where to go and how to evacuate from wherever you live, work, or study. Perfect if you're new to the area, and a great way to face your fears before they happen.
SkillShops are drop-in sessions. Show up on the date at the start time for any SkillShop to participate - no registration required.
Event Title: SkillShops. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Aaron Lim.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Library 202 - West Window Area.
Researching CA State Ballot Initiatives
On November 3 you will make your voice heard in the 2026 midterm election. There will be 14 state ballot initiatives on the ballot. This SkillShop will cover how to research these initiatives before you cast your vote. ,
SkillShops are drop-in sessions. Show up on the date at the start time for any SkillShop to participate - no registration required.
Event Title: SkillShops. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Garrett Purchio.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Library 308 - Library Learning Lab.
The Hill RA Staff Meeting
Organization: HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Ln Nave.
Monday, November 2, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Sunset Residence Hall - Sunset Classroom 121.
One-Page Zine Workshop
A short introduction to zines and demonstrating how to make a basic 8-page zine out of a single piece of paper. Come learn about the value of simple paper booklets in community building and democratizing knowledge. We'll share examples of how we've used zines to help students learn about options for course materials (Affordable Learning Solutions) and how you can use zines to advocate for topics important to you.
SkillShops are drop-in sessions. Show up on the date at the start time for any SkillShop to participate - no registration required.
Event Title: SkillShops. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Kimberly Stelter.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Library 205 - Makerspace.
Club Meeting
Fall semester 2026 first data science meeting! Open to all majors! No coding experience required!
Event Title: Data Science Club Meeting. Organization: CLUB: DATA SCIENCE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Jonathan David Juarez.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Theatre Arts 114 - Lecture Room.
The Hill RA Staff Meeting
Organization: HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Ln Nave.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Sunset Residence Hall - Sunset Classroom 121.
Creative Reuse Workshop
Description coming soon.
Event Title: Zero Waste Conference. Organization: WRRAP, LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Chelsea Belden.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Library 205 - Makerspace.
Fish Club
We are going to be meeting up every other Tuesday from 5:00-6:00 to talk about things that are fisheries related, and have trivia and guest speakers.
Event Title: Fish Club Meeting. Organization: CLUB: FISHERIES. Responsible Person at Event Name: Lennox Rowlett.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Wildlife and Fisheries 250 - Lecture Room.
Adults & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
The American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course equips students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid breathing and cardiac emergencies involving adults children and infants. It is designed for students who need a certification that satisfies OSHA workplace or other regulatory requirements. Upon successful completion a valid 2 year digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED is issued.
Event Title: Adults & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED. Organization: OUTDOOR ADVENTURES. Responsible Person at Event Name: Dan Dendler.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center 203 - Conference Room.
Club Meeting
Fall semester 2026 first data science meeting! Open to all majors! No coding experience required!
Event Title: Data Science Club Meeting. Organization: CLUB: DATA SCIENCE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Jonathan David Juarez.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Theatre Arts 114 - Lecture Room.
Kayak Rolling Instruction
Pool rolling instructional courses are designed to introduce paddlers to the technique of rolling. This course is taught by Outdoor Adventures ACA Certified Instructors. In addition to rolling participants will learn wet exit techniques and how to execute a bow rescue. This course is ideal for both river and sea kayakers alike looking to build skills that will help them in real world environments.
All equipment will be provided but participants are welcome to bring their own personal equipment if they choose.
Organization: OUTDOOR ADVENTURES. Responsible Person at Event Name: Dan Dendler. Do you have a lifeguard for this Pool Use? No.
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Kinesiology and Athletics 111 - Swimming Pool.
The Hill RA Staff Meeting
Organization: HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Ln Nave.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Sunset Residence Hall - Sunset Classroom 121.
Club Meeting
Fall semester 2026 first data science meeting! Open to all majors! No coding experience required!
Event Title: Data Science Club Meeting. Organization: CLUB: DATA SCIENCE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Jonathan David Juarez.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Theatre Arts 114 - Lecture Room.
Kayak Rolling Practice
Build confidence and sharpen your kayak roll in a supportive, supervised environment at the Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center. This open practice session gives participants dedicated time to work independently on rolling techniques they have previously learned.
Lifeguards will be on duty, and staff will facilitate the session to help maintain a safe and organized practice environment. Please note that this is a practice session only; formal instruction and individualized coaching are not included. Participants should already have experience with kayak rolling techniques.Participants are able to bring their own equipment or use Outdoor Adventures for an additional fee.
Organization: OUTDOOR ADVENTURES. Responsible Person at Event Name: Dan Dendler. Do you have a lifeguard for this Pool Use? No.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Kinesiology and Athletics 111 - Swimming Pool.
The Hill RA Staff Meeting
Organization: HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Ln Nave.
Monday, November 23, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Sunset Residence Hall - Sunset Classroom 121.
Fish Club
We are going to be meeting up every other Tuesday from 5:00-6:00 to talk about things that are fisheries related, and have trivia and guest speakers.
Event Title: Fish Club Meeting. Organization: CLUB: FISHERIES. Responsible Person at Event Name: Lennox Rowlett.
Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Wildlife and Fisheries 250 - Lecture Room.
The Hill RA Staff Meeting
Organization: HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Ln Nave.
Monday, November 30, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Sunset Residence Hall - Sunset Classroom 121.
Club Meeting
Fall semester 2026 first data science meeting! Open to all majors! No coding experience required!
Event Title: Data Science Club Meeting. Organization: CLUB: DATA SCIENCE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Jonathan David Juarez.
Friday, December 4, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Theatre Arts 114 - Lecture Room.
Kayak Rolling Practice
Build confidence and sharpen your kayak roll in a supportive, supervised environment at the Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center. This open practice session gives participants dedicated time to work independently on rolling techniques they have previously learned.
Lifeguards will be on duty, and staff will facilitate the session to help maintain a safe and organized practice environment. Please note that this is a practice session only; formal instruction and individualized coaching are not included. Participants should already have experience with kayak rolling techniques.Participants are able to bring their own equipment or use Outdoor Adventures for an additional fee.
Organization: OUTDOOR ADVENTURES. Responsible Person at Event Name: Dan Dendler. Do you have a lifeguard for this Pool Use? No.
Friday, December 4, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Kinesiology and Athletics 111 - Swimming Pool.
Kayak Rolling Instruction
Pool rolling instructional courses are designed to introduce paddlers to the technique of rolling. This course is taught by Outdoor Adventures ACA Certified Instructors. In addition to rolling participants will learn wet exit techniques and how to execute a bow rescue. This course is ideal for both river and sea kayakers alike looking to build skills that will help them in real world environments.
All equipment will be provided but participants are welcome to bring their own personal equipment if they choose.
Organization: OUTDOOR ADVENTURES. Responsible Person at Event Name: Dan Dendler. Do you have a lifeguard for this Pool Use? No.
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Kinesiology and Athletics 111 - Swimming Pool.
The Hill RA Staff Meeting
Organization: HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Ln Nave.
Monday, December 7, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Sunset Residence Hall - Sunset Classroom 121.
Fish Club
We are going to be meeting up every other Tuesday from 5:00-6:00 to talk about things that are fisheries related, and have trivia and guest speakers.
Event Title: Fish Club Meeting. Organization: CLUB: FISHERIES. Responsible Person at Event Name: Lennox Rowlett.
Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Wildlife and Fisheries 250 - Lecture Room.
Kayak Rolling Practice
Build confidence and sharpen your kayak roll in a supportive, supervised environment at the Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center. This open practice session gives participants dedicated time to work independently on rolling techniques they have previously learned.
Lifeguards will be on duty, and staff will facilitate the session to help maintain a safe and organized practice environment. Please note that this is a practice session only; formal instruction and individualized coaching are not included. Participants should already have experience with kayak rolling techniques.Participants are able to bring their own equipment or use Outdoor Adventures for an additional fee.
Organization: OUTDOOR ADVENTURES. Responsible Person at Event Name: Dan Dendler. Do you have a lifeguard for this Pool Use? No.
Friday, December 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Kinesiology and Athletics 111 - Swimming Pool.
The Hill RA Staff Meeting
Organization: HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Ln Nave.
Monday, December 14, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Sunset Residence Hall - Sunset Classroom 121.
Fish Club
We are going to be meeting up every other Tuesday from 5:00-6:00 to talk about things that are fisheries related, and have trivia and guest speakers.
Event Title: Fish Club Meeting. Organization: CLUB: FISHERIES. Responsible Person at Event Name: Lennox Rowlett.
Tuesday, December 22, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Wildlife and Fisheries 250 - Lecture Room.
NOLS Wilderness First Responder
This 10-day WFR training course offers you a dynamic blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical skills development. You will receive in-depth wilderness-based experiential education that goes beyond conventional medical training, targeting those moments when immediate medical care is hampered by distance or unreliable communication.
You’ll learn the full scope of backcountry medical care, including:
Patient Assessment,
Perform thorough physical examinations
, Gather critical patient history
, Monitor and interpret vital signs over extended timeframes
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Emergency Medical Care,
Administer emergency treatments for trauma and medical illness
, Manage wounds, burns, and environmental injuries
, Reduce dislocations and stabilize musculoskeletal injuries
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Long-Term Patient Management,
Provide extended care when evacuation is delayed
, Make sound evacuation decisions based on patient condition and resources
, Apply selective spine immobilization protocols
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Technical…
Organization: OUTDOOR ADVENTURES. Responsible Person at Event Name: Dan Dendler.
Saturday, January 2, 2027, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Nelson Hall 102 - Goodwin Forum.