“We thought why not start the conversation now around free speech,” political science sophomore and Cal Poly Democrats Co-President Eireann O’Grady said. “We often only talk about free speech when someone does something racist, sexist or homophobic, and then it gears toward how do we protect this racist. ”
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University diversity plans released; include targeted recruiting, new student and staff programs
Strategy groups have released 23 recommendations, including hiring more staff to recruit underrepresented minority students, developing a mentoring program and requiring diversity effort considerations for faculty promotions.
Diversity specialist Kimberly McLaughlin-Smith returns to campus; her thoughts on Cal Poly
Diversity and inclusion specialist Kimberly McLaughlin-Smith returned to Cal Poly’s campus Nov. 8 to facilitate two discussions on allyship and cross-cultural respect. “How can people who do what I do help? I want to inspire courage and truth telling,” McLaughlin-Smith…
Eight days, three candlelight vigils
The San Luis Obispo community comes together following recent tragedies.
Students are invited to discuss curriculum, campus culture and retention
The Office of University Diversity and Inclusion (OUDI) will host a Collective Impact Forum open to all Cal Poly students, faculty and staff Friday, Nov. 2 Collective Impact is a group composed of students, faculty and staff that serves as a…
Here’s how to register to vote in the midterm elections
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What has happened in the wake of the alleged blackface incident
Armstrong said he will do everything in his power to promote inclusion, here is what has been done so far.
Cal Poly sees rise in arrests, sexual assaults, report shows
These numbers may be affected by the willingness of victims to come forward, as well as the university’s method of collecting information.
Mandatory student diversity training new to WOW
As part of Cal Poly’s Diversity Action Initiative, incoming students were required to attend a diversity session.
Animal Science Department responds as protestors are present during WOW
The Animal Science Department used the recent Direct Action Everywhere protest against the Cal Poly Meat Processing Center as a teaching moment for incoming agriculture students.