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Cal Poly Humboldt has twelve Place-Based Learning Communities as part of our first year experience!

07/21/2025

Meet one of our summer student assistants this year, Tatinaya! Maybe she’s born with it, maybe it’s PBLC.

ID: Introducing Tatianya Ford (she/her) as a new PBLC Student Summer Assistant. A portrait of Tatianya is on the left, showing her smiling softly and wearing a white head wrap with long dark hair. Behind her are various shades of light green and speckles of gold. To the right, bold text reads “PBLC Student Summer Assistant” and “Criminolgy & Justice Studies” in dark green font. In the “About Me” section, Tatianya writes, “I’m genuinely excited to join the PBLC team this summer in hopes of aiding students in fostering meaningful connections between students, staff, and faculty.”

07/07/2025

Let's welcome another one of our Summer Student Assitants to the team: Kaytleigh! (Fun fact, her best bud is her carrier pigeon Smorgasbord!)

ID: From top to bottom, post reads "PBLC Student Summer Assistant, Kaytleigh." On the left-hand side, below the texts, is an image of a woman smiling with two spacebuns. On the right-hand side is a gold star with the words "Psychology Major and Studio Art Minor," and below the picture and the star is a quote from Kaytleigh that reads: "Hi! I'm Kayt and I'm thrilled to be a part of the team that welcomes all the new students to our beautiful community!"

06/30/2025

Bello! Meet one of our Summer Student Assistants this year, Yocelin!

ID: From top to bottom: Introducing Yocelin (They/Them), a Summer Student Assistant majoring in Biology (Cellular/Molecular). Yocelin writes, “I'm excited to join the team this summer to learn more about the process of Welcome Week and how the office is able to coordinate trips and activities for all of our 14 PBLCs”. On the right-hand side of the text is an image of Yocelin along with a sticker cutout of a Minion, a tiny yellow henchmen wearing overalls. At the bottom left corner is a strawberry Sonny Angel, a cherub figurine wearing a strawberry hat, sitting down.

06/24/2025

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's PBLC Summer Student Assistant Kai!

ID: From top to bottom, Introducing Kai Glidden (he/him) as a new PBLC Student Assistant. In the “About Me” section, Kai writes, “I am a 3rd year student majoring in Wildlife.” and “I love hiking, beach days, and trying new recipes.” In a section titled “Why this role?” Kai writes, “I am excited to support incoming students during their transition to college life.” There are three photos of 1) Kai smiling in front of a snowy forest 2) Kai looking at kelp in an aquarium and 3) Kai hanging upside down off a piece of driftwood on the beach.

06/16/2025

We're hiring for a full-time staff position! Are you a recent graduate interested in student-support? Consider applying as our Innovative Learning and Transition Specialist!

ID: Job flyer advertising the Innovative Learning and Transition Specialist position including a QR code to the application. Top text asks, "Interested in supporting students in their transition to college?". The Application Review Date is July 1st, 2025. Applicants with questions should contact Katlin Goldenberg at [email protected] or 707-826-3383.

06/09/2025

A familiar face has rejoined our team! Please welcome Reagan in her new role as Interim Assistant Coordinator!

"ID: From top to bottom, Introducing Reagan Walker (she/her) as PBLC's new Assistant Coordinator. Reagan is pictured holding her dog Hera in the forest as well as holding her decorated cap post graduation! Along with saying "Hi there!" Reagan introduces her hobbies as "Reading, playing volleyball, watching F1, and spending time with her dog, Hera."Reagan also offers an About Me, stating, "I just graduated from Cal Poly Humboldt with a B.S. in Marine Biology. I will soon pursue a degree in Rec Admin, concentrating on Youth Development." Reagan concluded by stating she "joined the PBLC Team as a Student Assistant in 2024 because of their passion for connecting and educating students about local ecosystems and supporting their transition to higher education."

06/03/2025

Welcome Week is on the horizon, and we're so excited for you to join your new PBLC!

ID:"Top text defining Welcome Week as ""Your first week at Humboldt filled with events geared towards connecting you with your new home, peers, and faculty."". Below definition is Cal Poly Humboldt's events quad and clock tower with balloons and banners set up to welcome students to the Humboldt community."

05/27/2025

Guided Enrollment is just one way PBLCs help you get the most out of your Humboldt experience! Let us know what courses you are most excited to start!

ID:"Top text defining Guided Enrollment as ""A pre-set schedule plan created to guide you down the path of courses suited for your interests!"" Below definition is a paved Humboldt road in the middle of trees, flowers, and general Humboldt nature."

05/12/2025

This is our definition of PBLCs, but soon you'll be able to define how you live and learn with the Humboldt community!

ID:"Top text defining PBLCs (Place-Based Learning Communities) as ""A community where learning is based in building connections with your interests, peers, and Humboldt!.""Below definition are students taking notes and observing sand dunes on a Humboldt beach."

04/28/2025

Plan your very own PBLC Field Trip and let us know what you're most excited to experience!

ID Picture 1: A wooden signpost in a field with the inscription "Plan your own PBLC Field Trip!"
ID Picture 2: Top text asking users "Where are you going?" with picture examples of 1. Redwood trees 2. A rainbow forest mural in Arcata 3. The grassy entrance to the Arcata Plaza and 4. Trinidad beach overlooking the ocean
ID Picture 3: Top text asking users "What are you doing?" with picture examples of 1. Students presenting in a black box theatre 2. Students wading in a river with scientific equipment 3. Students working on 3D printing projects in a computer lab 4. Students observing fish in an aquarium
ID Picture 4: Top text asking users "Who do you meet?" with picture examples of 1. Multiple baby salmon in a clear container 2. A brown boxer dog 3. A snail on top of a mushroom 4. A sea otter swimming in the water
ID Picture 5: Top text asking users "What's for lunch?" with picture examples of 1. Hamburgers, bagged chips, and watermelon slices 2. A chicken katsu bowl with sauce drizzled on top 3. A bean burrito getting an addition of shredded cheese 4. A salad with sunflower seeds and bread rolls
ID Picture 6: Top text asking users to "Grab some swag!" with picture examples of 1. A PBLC tote bag 2. Three blue, red, and pink PBLC water bottles 3. Two PBLC-branded f***y packs 4. Two open PBLC-branded umbrellas

04/17/2025

Your average PBLC Student Starter Pack! What else do you think should be included?

ID: Items placed behind plastic toy packaging, hanging from a pin on a pegboard with the title "PBLC Starter Pack" alongside a sticker stating "AI Free Creation". From right to left, featuring illustrations of a student with a backpack and suitcase, an ID card on a lanyard, a stack of books, a closed orange umbrella, a black hoodie, a water bottle, and a laptop.

11/22/2024

Join us at Finals Fest! This event will be in the Goodwin Forum from 1:30-3:30pm! Make winter crafts with recycled materials and enjoy some hot cocoa/tea and a sweet treat!

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1 Harpst Street
Arcata, CA
95521

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Website

http://www.humboldt.edu/pblc

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