Cal Poly’s College of Liberal Arts (CLA) has found a new dean in Douglas Epperson, the current dean at Washington State University. Epperson was selected after a yearlong search to replace Linda Halisky, who is retiring from her position after…
A liberal dose of engineering
Very few majors offer students the chance to work in both the arts and sciences simultaneously. In fact, at Cal Poly there is only one: liberal arts and engineering studies. Liberal arts and engineering studies (LAES) is an interdisciplinary program…
Showcase bridges liberal arts and polytechnic
Last week the Cal Poly College of Liberal Arts (CLA), in partnership with CLA Ambassadors, hosted Liberal Arts week. This four-day annual event held on campus aims to promote awareness and interest in Liberal Arts among students and staff as well…
'Immerse' yourself in contemporary dance with Orchesis
Cal Poly’s own Orchesis Dance Company is back with its 42nd anniversary concert, “Immersion,” at the Alex and Faye Spanos Theatre. With dances inspired by relationships, religion, society and an experience in a mental institution, this performance will be one…
Showcase to highlight liberal arts college
Cal Poly’s College of Liberal Arts will hold its inaugural Homecoming for the Mind showcase Saturday, displaying the college to the public and showcasing some of its top projects and research. Homecoming for the Mind is the launch of what…
First provost candidate comes to Cal Poly
The Cal Poly Consultative Search Committee kicked off its provost candidate forum Tuesday morning by introducing the first of four finalists for the position: Cheryl Schrader, the associate vice president of research at Boise State University. Schrader spoke about herself…
Writing intensive classes fall short
Writing intensive General Education classes at Cal Poly are, many times, not requiring students to write a single word.
History department to add new faculty member
The history department is hiring a new professor to teach General Education area D1, one of the most populated courses for the department.
Cal Poly journalism department: focusing more on change than past problems
On Tuesday, Sept. 28, College of Liberal Arts Dean Linda Halisky and interim journalism department chair Dr. Levenson answered questions from students regarding past worries and future hope.