CLA Weekly Announcements May 16-22, 2016

News & Announcements

#IAmCalPoly Exhibit in Kennedy Library Ends Friday

The MultiCultural Center’s 2016 #IAmCalPoly exhibit in Kennedy Library (Bldg. 35), First Floor Community Gallery will close Friday, May 20. This exhibit is a collection of photos and personal narratives of students, faculty and staff, highlighting the evolving diversity on campus.

Events:

‘Manifest: A Male Movement Against Gender-Based Violence’

4:30 – 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 17

University Art Gallery (Bldg. 34)

The evening will feature live music, an interactive art exhibit, and refreshments. The interactive art portion will allow participants to display their own Polaroid portrait along with their manifesto against gender-based violence. The show's aim is to get more men to take a stand against gender-based violence and will be on display until May 20. For more information, please visit the Safer website.

Polyrhythmics Percussion Ensemble Recital

7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 17

PAC Pavilion (Bldg. 6)

Cal Poly’s percussion ensemble’s annual concert will feature “Ionisation” by Edgard Varese, a hallmark of percussion literature that features 13 players. Also on the program are Susan Powells’ “The Gilded Cage,” Alan Hovhaness’s “October Mountain” and a Bach fugue arrangement.

Cal Poly Stressbusters: Goats at the Library

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 18

Kennedy Library Lawn (Bldg. 35)

Cal Poly Stressbusters will provide students with the opportunity to cuddle their stress away with baby goats on the library lawn. Don't miss out on this unique kind of relaxation!

Celtic Woman: The ‘Destiny’ Tour (Cal Poly Arts)

7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 18

Cohan Center (Bldg. 6)

Multi-platinum Irish music sensation Celtic Woman presents Destiny, an enchanting new show and world concert tour. Learn more here.

Global Awareness Accessibility Day at Kennedy Library

9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Thursday, May 19

Kennedy Library (Bldg. 35)

Global Awareness Accessibility Day (GAAD) is about getting people talking and thinking about digital accessibility and users with different disabilities. The Disability Resource Center, ITS and other campus units are partnering for assistive technology demonstrations, hands-on learning, experimentation, guest speakers and more. Learn more about GAAD here.

Thesis Coaching Clinic

3-8 p.m. Thursday, May 19

Kennedy Library (Bldg. 35), Room 303

This clinic if for master students from all disciplines at any stage of the thesis process. Sessions are typically 30-60 minutes long. For more information, contact by email at coach@erogersphd.com or by phone at 805-550-9781.

Professors to Read Poetry

6 p.m. Thursday, May 19

Agriculture Engineering (Bldg. 8), Room 123

Cal Poly English professors Jason Peters and Sarah Grieve will read from their work. After the reading, both professors will take questions about their writing and their studies. For more information, contact Kevin Clark at kclark@calpoly.edu.

Production of ‘Black Comedy’ Continues

8 p.m. May 19-21

Spanos Theatre (Bldg. 44)

In this madcap British farce, a lovesick artist looks to impress his fiancée’s father by borrowing art and antiques from an absentee neighbor. It’s the perfect plan until the lights go out! With characters literally in the dark, the audience is exposed to unexpected exploits and escapades. Learn more here.

Gloria Velasquez and the ‘Superwoman Chicana’

10 – 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 20

Kennedy Library (Bldg. 35), Room 111H

Cal Poly Modern Languages and Literature professor Gloria Velasquez will discuss her work and its inspiration with Cal Poly English professor Robert Inchausti. This event is part of the Conversations with Cal Poly Authors series at the library. There will be time for audience questions. Light refreshments will be served. Learn more here.

‘An Evening of Woodwind and String Chamber Music’

7:30 p.m. Friday, May 20

San Luis Obispo Methodist Church

Several Cal Poly music ensembles will perform a variety of traditional and contemporary repertoire featuring woodwind and string instruments. The concert will include performance by a woodwind quintet, saxophone quartet, piano quartet, and clarinet and flute ensembles.

Career Services Events:

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An Evening with TOMS (Professional Panel)

5:10 – 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 18

Career Events Center (Bldg. 124), Room 117

International Careers

11:10 – noon Thursday, May 19