Update: 3 p.m. PG&E restored the electrical feed to Cal Poly at 2:20 p.m., according to a campus-wide emergency notification. Cal Poly teams worked to restore power to the campus core and electricity was on throughout campus by 3 p.m.…
Cal Poly ‘P’ goes red in honor of Veteran’s Day
The Cal Poly ‘P’ has been repainted again — this time red for Veteran’s Day. Members of the Center for Military-Connected Students painted the ‘P’ red Sunday in honor of military personnel deployed overseas. The ‘P’ is located behind the…
Academic Senate proposal would reduce office hours requirement for tenure-track professors
Tenure-track professors may gain an extra hour each week as an Academic Senate resolution seeks to update the existing office hours policy. The existing policy has been used since the 1980s. While the existing policy is more ambiguous, the resolution…
Students develop loyalty program for Julian’s Cafe to promote sustainability
The SLOstainable Loyalty Program includes a Julian’s loyalty card that awards users a free beverage for purchasing 10 drinks using a reusable cup.
Chumash Auditorium will not re-open until Fall 2020
Another major part of campus closed as as part of Cal Poly’s Master Plan. The second floor of the University Union (UU) began its remodel on Oct. 1 with the closure of Chumash Auditorium. The renovation was expected to last…
Cross Cultural Centers director is leaving Cal Poly “hopeful” for the future
Hubain will take on a new role as the associate vice president for student development and inclusion at the University of Utah in about six months.
Visiting San Luis Obispo soon? You may qualify for $100 in Uber credits to go wine tasting
People traveling to San Luis Obispo before December have the chance to receive $100 in Uber credits to explore the local wine region — simply for visiting. Those staying for at least two consecutive nights in San Luis Obispo between…
Mayor Heidi Harmon endorses Bernie Sanders for president
San Luis Obispo Mayor Heidi Harmon endorsed Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) for president Tuesday, Oct. 22. Harmon joined more than 40 elected and previously elected officials across California, according to a news release from the Sanders campaign. Other mayors who…
City Council allows Taqueria Santa Cruz to stay open 30 minutes later after noise violations
The San Luis Obispo City Council voted Tuesday night that the downtown Taqueria Santa Cruz Express location can stay open until 9:30 p.m. Earlier this year, the restaurant was mandated to close at 9 p.m. because of noise complaints from…
Chancellor Timothy P. White says goodbye to the CSU
Timothy P. White, the seventh chancellor of the Cal State University (CSU), announced his retirement Tuesday, Oct. 22. The CSU Board of Trustees will begin a search for White’s replacement in hopes the new chancellor will be appointed by the…
1,500 Cal Poly plants will get a new permanent home Fall 2020
The Cal Poly Plant Conservatory was demolished this summer to make way for the Science and Agriculture Teaching and Research Complex. However, the new Plant Conservatory will not be completed until September 2020, leaving 1,500 plants still in need of a home until then.