Chief Executive Officer of the Society of American Foresters Terry Baker and Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Diversity Abroad, Andrew Gordon will be on campus in the upcoming week to discuss diversity and inclusion in education and leadership. Terry…
The resolution to kick Chick-fil-A off campus passed — but that doesn’t mean it’s leaving yet
After the resolution’s second hearing, a majority vote passed it at the Academic Senate meeting. However, because the franchise is out of the Academic Senate’s jurisdiction, the resolution cannot terminate the contract itself but can only suggest Cal Poly Corporation to do so.
New renovations will transform the University Union into a “UU Neighborhood”
In Spring 2016, a proposal to completely renovate and expand the Julian A. McPhee University Union (UU) failed. Instead of giving up, Associate Students, Inc. (ASI) decided to reevaluate. “We took all the feedback and comments we had received in…
The senior project that is helping reshape masculinity
Three communication studies seniors have worked together to create a show featuring a variety of performances to highlight different expressions of masculinity.
Cal Poly breaks ground on new interdisciplinary research center
Previously referred to as the Science and Agriculture Teaching and Research Center (SATRC), University President Jeffrey Armstrong announced the building will be named the William and Linda Frost Center for Research and Innovation.
Cal Poly announces $700 million fundraising campaign, the largest in the university’s history
Cal Poly announced a $700 million fundraising campaign named the Power of Doing at this year’s Evening of Green & Gold, an annual event recognizing the university’s top supporters. Although the campaign’s public phase was announced Friday, May 3, the…
Academic Senate proposes resolution in support of kicking Chick-Fil-A off campus
President Armstrong said an Academic Senate resolution in support of kicking Chick-Fil-A off campus over their support for anti-gay causes represents a “slippery slope.” “Who decides what values?” Armstrong said. “Who decides what’s bad? What’s the next topic? What’s the…
Students fight back against the new Cal Poly logo
After Cal Poly spent $340,000 and more than a year developing a reimagined brand for the university, students want a do-over. Biological sciences senior Drake Murphy created a petition on Change.org to “stop the rebrand” and new logo, accumulating almost…
Students living in residence halls will have easier access to a convenience market starting Fall 2019
Grand Avenue Market, Cal Poly’s newest convenience market to serve the yakʔitʸutʸu living community and nearby residence halls, is scheduled to open Fall 2019. In addition to offering snacks, beverages, fruit and Poly Fresh Grab-and-Go items for people on a…
Animal shelter partnership aids in SLO County adoption rates
Before dogs like Ruki are up for adoption at Woods, a nonprofit organization, they often reside next door at the San Luis Obispo County Animal Services (SLOCAS).
Additional commencement tickets go for $20 to $50 as students scramble to buy seats from each other
In the seedy underbelly of the “Cal Poly SLO Class of 2019” Facebook group, a rudimentary bartering system has emerged. While it is not for the sale of illegal substances or negotiating with professors for permission numbers — it is…