ADPI+MENA Scholar Program Orientation
This event is open to all first-year, transfer, and graduate students who are interested in or already participate in the ADPI+MENA Scholar Program. We will be going over the program structure and the center's services and resources that are available to our scholars. Breakfast and merchandise will be provided until the supplies last.
Event Title: ADPI+MENA Scholar Program Orientation. Organization: ADPI + MENA. Responsible Person at Event Name: Heng Yam.
Friday, August 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Library 209 - Library Fishbowl.
Brainstory and free helados (ice cream)
Stop by the University Quad for live music and free helados * (ice cream)!
“Brainstory has a sound that has all the right combinations: some Hendrix influence, some wah-wah pedals, a funky-ass bassist, a captivating front-man, some afro-latin groove, and a sprinkle of that Art Laboe, Inland Empire, cholo-funk romance.”
— José Galván - KCRW,
* while supplies last.
Organization: GUTSWURRAK STUDENT ACTIVITIES CENTER. Responsible Person at Event Name: Michael Moore, Jr. Will your event include amplified sound on the University or Art Quad? TRUE.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
University Upper Quad, University Lower Quad.
Welcome Back Bash: Free Eats & DJ RAD
Head to the University Quad from 8:00–11:00 p.m. for an evening of music, dancing, and free food! Enjoy a free meal from the food truck while supplies last, then catch DJ RAD live.
A Humboldt County native, DJ RAD is an American tech house artist and producer whose punk rock roots inspire his blend of underground influences, driving bass lines, and modern electronic music. His high-energy performances feature immersive lighting, visual effects, and stage production that keep the dance floor moving all night.
Organization: GUTSWURRAK STUDENT ACTIVITIES CENTER. Responsible Person at Event Name: Michael Moore, Jr. Will your event include amplified sound on the University or Art Quad? TRUE. This reservation includes event elements (Catering, guests, Custodial, SFM Permit, or other support services).: FALSE.
Friday, August 28, 2026, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
University Upper Quad, University Lower Quad.
Student Organization Summit - 2026
Come join your fellow student leaders for a resources sharing mixer and community organizing. Please send at least two, but as many as you want, students leaders who represent your campus organization.
This student summit will include presentations to familiarize other campus organizations with the services you offer. Please create a 10 minute interactive presentation with the information below. We will create a community calendar to avoid overlap in activities and increase collaboration. Please come with a general list of events that you are doing throughout the year. It is okay if you don't know specific dates and locations yet.
Organization name,
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Who you serve,
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Contact information,
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Hours of operation,
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What services you offer
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Key projects and events you have throughout the year including when. (please bring a list),
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How can other campus organizations support or collaborate on the work and events you have? (tabling, presenters,…
Event Title: Student Organization Summit - 2026. Organization: HEALTH EDUCATION. Responsible Person at Event Name: Chelsey M. Castiglione.
Saturday, September 5, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Nelson Hall 102 - Goodwin Forum.
24-Hour Play Festival
Variety of plays performed by Cal Poly Humboldt students over the course of two days.
Organization: DANCE, MUSIC & THEATRE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Linda Maxwell.
Friday, September 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Gist Hall 219 - Gist Hall Theatre Stage, Theatre Arts 115 - Studio Theatre (Laboratory and Classroom), Theatre Arts 018 - Lecture Room, Gist Hall 219 - Gist Hall Theatre Seating.
24-Hour Play Festival
Variety of plays performed by Cal Poly Humboldt students over the course of two days.
Organization: DANCE, MUSIC & THEATRE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Linda Maxwell.
Saturday, September 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Gist Hall 219 - Gist Hall Theatre Stage, Theatre Arts 115 - Studio Theatre (Laboratory and Classroom), Theatre Arts 018 - Lecture Room, Gist Hall 219 - Gist Hall Theatre Seating.
HumPoly Recital Series: Welcome Concert
Join us for an evening of music performed by Cal Poly Humboldt Music faculty.
Event Title: Cal Poly Humboldt Recital Series: Welcome Concert. Organization: DANCE, MUSIC & THEATRE. Tickets - General $: 20. Tickets - Student $: 5. Tickets - Child $: 5. Tickets - Senior $: 5. Responsible Person at Event Name: MJ Fabian.
Saturday, September 12, 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.
CPH Recital Series: Adventure Mode Orch.
Music from various video game titles performed by Ryan McGaughey.
Event Title: Cal Poly Humboldt Recital Series: The Adventure Mode Orchestra. Organization: DANCE, MUSIC & THEATRE. Tickets - General $: 20. Tickets - Student $: 5. Tickets - Child $: 5. Tickets - Senior $: 5. Purchase tickets online at: https://tickets.humboldt.edu/dance-music-and-theatre. Responsible Person at Event Name: Elisabeth Harrington.
Saturday, September 19, 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.
CPH Recital Series: Woods Piano Trio
Join us for an evening of music performed by the Woods family.
Event Title: Cal Poly Humboldt Recital Series: Woods Piano Trio. Organization: DANCE, MUSIC & THEATRE. Tickets - General $: 20. Tickets - Student $: 5. Tickets - Child $: 5. Tickets - Senior $: 5. Purchase tickets online at: https://tickets.humboldt.edu/dance-music-and-theatre. Responsible Person at Event Name: Garrick Woods.
Friday, September 25, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Music B 132 - Fulkerson Recital Hall, Music B 132A - Fulkerson Recital Hall Stage, Music B L-1 - Fulkerson Recital Hall Lobby.
Festival of Light: Mid-Autumn & Diwali
Event Title: Festival of Light: Mid-Autumn & Diwali. Organization: ADPI + MENA, GUTSWURRAK STUDENT ACTIVITIES CENTER. Responsible Person at Event Name: Heng Yam.
Friday, October 2, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Gutswurrak Student Activities Center 225 - Kate Buchanan Room (KBR).
2026 Fall Makers Market
Campus artists and creators will come together for an afternoon on the quad to show and sell their art and creations! Students, staff, and faculty welcome! Pre-register to reserve your booth today - email osl@humboldt.edu.
Event Title: 2026 Fall Makers Market. Organization: OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Ash Hansen. Will your event include amplified sound on the University or Art Quad? TRUE.
Friday, October 9, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
University Upper Quad, University Lower Quad.
Guitar Studio Recital
Studio recital for all of our students studying guitar under Jennifer Trowbridge.
Organization: DANCE, MUSIC & THEATRE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Jennifer Trowbridge.
Sunday, October 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.
Conversations on Altruism 2026-27
Please join Professors Maral Attallah and Ronnie Swartz for this year's public conversation with seasoned academics, researchers, practitioners, and educators who join a new generation of those interested in possibilities for doing good.
Marylyn Paik-Nicely was the Director of the MultiCultural Center (MCC) at Humboldt State University for almost 20 years and currently serves as the Humboldt Area Foundation board liaison to the Native Cultures Fund.
Event Title: The Oliner Altruism Institute's 2026-27 Conversations on Altruism: Marylyn Paik-Nicely. Organization: ALTRUISTIC BEHAVIOR INSTITUTE, ITEPP NATIVE AMERICAN CENTER. Responsible Person at Event Name: Ronnie Swartz.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Behavioral & Social Sciences 162 - Native American Forum.