Two years ago, President George W. Bush mandated that all educational institutions take a day to celebrate the signing of the Constitution. On Nov. 2, Cal Poly will observe this day as the university will hold the second annual “Constitution Day,” in the Spanos Theater from 3:30 to 4:40 p.
Study abroad now possible in Peru
A new program on campus is giving students the opportunity to spend five weeks in Peru over the summer to learn about the many aspects of Latin American culture while participating in several community-based projects.
The Peru Summer Study Program, headed by geography professor James Keese and political science professor Craig Arceneaux, is a quarter-long program that will give students the opportunity to “learn about Latin American culture, economy, politics, development and ecology,” Keese said.
CP Next brings light to the ballot
So many students are unaware of the issues on the ballot this Nov. 7, so Associated Students Inc. is putting on CP Next: Generation Vote. The event will be held Wednesday and Thursday this week and bring awareness to many current local issues.
The event will consist of seven events throughout both days.
Republican president: not afraid to speak up
A female social sciences junior is not the typical president of the Cal Poly College Republicans but Christina Chiappe goes far beyond the norm.
“My position isn’t clich‚d at all, but it doesn’t have to make sense,” she said.
Chiappe grew up in a more liberal part of the Bay Area but lived in a conservative home.
Garden Grille sees changes
Garden Grille will be no more starting in fall 2008. To replace it will be 19 Market Place. The whole purpose of the Garden Grille was to serve as an interim dining place, said Alan Cushman, director of campus dining.
The Garden Grille has barely been around for one year, opening last fall for the first day of classes.
Students advocate drinking in moderation
Cal Poly’s student body is drinking less alcohol than one might think, and the Orfalea College of Business and the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences are making sure everyone on campus knows it.
The “Under Four” campaign is aimed at promoting responsible drinking among college students.
Live in the M:OMENT
The work of two architecture faculty members will be displayed in the Robert E. Kennedy Library Learning Commons from Oct. 27 to Dec. 15 in the exhibition,”M:OME – Modern Sustainable Living.”
Tom Di Santo and Laura Joines-Novotny are the featured architects from the local firm M:OME.
Local salon and day spa turns 20, changes location
The Bladerunner Salon and Day Spa is now in its new location at the corner of Monterey and Morro streets. It’s also celebrating their 20th anniversary, and is inviting the public to come to the open house and grand reopening tonight from 6 to 9 p.m.
The new space at 894 Monterey St.
Students donate dollars to fight disease
A group of six Cal Poly political science students are capping off a week-long campaign of collecting donations today in order to provide vaccinations for the millions of children affected by the measles virus in Africa.
Begun on Oct. 21, the Measles Dollar Drive is headed by students from the POLS 325, global political issues class working in conjunction with Doctors Without Borders, a nonprofit, international humanitarian organization.
Prop. 86 to affect smokers
Voters in California will take to the polls on Nov. 7 to decide the fate of Proposition 86.
Proposition 86 would more then triple the tax on a pack of cigarettes and other tobacco products. The current tax on a pack of cigarettes is 87 cents. If passed, Proposition 86 would increase that to $3.
CSUs graduate more than ever
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger was busier than ever last school year signing bachelor’s and master’s degrees for students in the California State University system.
A total of 87,680 students were awarded degrees from CSU campuses in 2005-06, a new report says.