Press release from Cal Poly Humboldt:

Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff:

After careful consideration, Cal Poly Humboldt has decided to close the Campus Store on the Arcata Plaza.

The on-campus store in the Gutswarrak Student Activities Center will continue to serve students, employees, and the broader community with retail operations, including Apple sales and repair services. It will remain a hub for Cal Poly Humboldt merchandise, as well as Humboldt State legacy items.

The current downtown store will remain open through Saturday, May 16. The downtown space will become the new home for the University’s College of Extended Education (CEE). This decision allows the Campus Store to fulfill the retail-related needs of the campus and community, while ensuring a prime downtown location allows the University to engage with our community in meaningful ways.

In keeping with our commitment to our educational purpose, we are now focused on creating additional classroom and programming space in the heart of Arcata for CEE’s community-based learning and engagement. CEE provides flexible learning opportunities for community members and students through certificate programs, workshops, professional development, and continuing education courses. The University’s Bachelor of Arts in Leadership Studies and Master’s in Social Work—Distributed Learning are offered through the college along with Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, for learners 50 and better.

Thank you to everyone for your continued support of Cal Poly Humboldt. We’re excited about continuing to grow and learn alongside our community and the opportunities ahead.

Sincerely,

Chrissy Holliday, Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Success

Shawna Young, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs