The annual Poly Canyon Design Village competition where students build structures to live in for Open House will have more participants than it has had in many years. About 200 students from about 15 schools throughout the state of California…
Dr. Magic, Musty make appearances at the Kids' Fair
This year the Open House Committee wants to remind people that the weekend is not just for alumni and prospective students – it’s about the kids too. “I remember going to (events) with my siblings and it was kind of…
A picnic, a riot and a deep tradition
Deeply rooted in tradition, 2006 marks the 13th year of Cal Poly Open House, a university celebration that has been around for more than a century. The event started in 1904 as Farmers’ Picnic, a celebration that attracted 200 visitors…
One large gift: Mustang Memorial Plaza
nick camacho In August 2005, construction began on the 70-year-old Mustang Stadium to build a newly-designed Mustang Memorial Plaza where Week of Welcome events, commencement ceremonies and football and soccer games will continue to be held. The stadium, which sits…
Cal Poly music ensembles pay tribute to Gershwin
Three Cal Poly music ensembles will perform various arrangements from composer George Gershwin at the Open House Concert Saturday, April 22. The Cal Poly Symphony, University Jazz Band and Cal Poly Wind Ensemble will pay tribute to the songwriter and…
Making music: Pride of the Pacific
You may not see them at sports games, but the Cal Poly Mustang Marching Band has plenty of work to do recruiting new members and participating in other music ensembles this spring. Although marching band classes are not taught during…
Vinters in the making: Vines to Wines
sheila sobchik Adding a twist to Cal Poly’s “Learn by Doing” motto, the Vines to Wines club’s “Learn by Tasting” philosophy certainly entices students to know more. “(We’re) developing an educational and fun club for students to broaden their wine…
College of Engineering shines at Open House
Cal Poly’s College of Engineering plans to showcase the success of its program at Open House this weekend with the help of student projects, panel discussions and an alumni luncheon. One of the most popular Open House events is RoboRodentia,…
Safety in SLO town
Cal Poly doesn’t have a history of violent acts and crimes, but they do occur periodically. In 2003, there was one murder, 20 forcible rapes, 19 robberies, 99 aggravated assaults, 344 burglaries and 131 car thefts in the city of…
Study abroad programs now reach to Ghana, South Africa
The international studies department will launch a new program of study in South Africa and Ghana. The South Africa and Ghana programs, designed to give students a new outlook and perspective for developing countries, will be available in 2006. Students…
CSU chancellor optimistic on future budget, diversity plans
CSU Chancellor Charles B. Reed was positive about the current state of the CSU system in a teleconference Wednesday. Reed discussed the current system-wide ban on alcohol, the CSU’s future plans to promote diversity and said he anticipated that the…