Recent News
Julie Spencer-Rodgers Awarded 2017-18 Learn by Doing Scholar Award
Jun 22, 2018
Associate professor of Psychology and Child Development Julie Spencer-Rodgers was awarded the 2017-18 Learn by Doing Scholar Award in the category of planned and in-progress research for “Building Intercultural Competence through Cultural Immersion Projects.” The award is one of only two granted each year and is accompanied by $1000 and formal recognition during Fall Conference 2018.
Alumna Awarded Albert Nelsen Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award
Jun 22, 2018
Gretchen M. Bataille (M.A., Education, ’67; English, ’66) was awarded the Albert Nelsen Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who’s Who for her leadership in higher education.
Journalism Student Starts Film Festival for Young Filmmakers
Jun 14, 2018
Journalism senior Michael Frank created a film festival to showcase work created by young filmmakers. The festival, named 25 Under 25, brought in 180 submissions from young filmmakers across California.
Political Science Junior Jasmin Fashami Elected ASI President
Jun 14, 2018
Political science junior Jasmin Fashami was elected ASI President for the 2018-19 school year — one of many accomplishments she has achieved as a Cal Poly student.
Political Science Major is Cal Poly’s 2018 Panetta Representative
Jun 11, 2018
Political science junior Philip Abarquez has been selected as one of 26 students from the state of California as a 2018 representative to the Panetta Institute for Public Policy’s Congressional Internship Program. This year is the 20th anniversary of the celebrated program.
Philosophy Associate Professor to Spend Three Months at Soren Kierkegaard Research Center
Jun 11, 2018
Philosophy associate professor Eleanor Helms will spend three months of the 2018-19 school year researching Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard’s relationship to 19th century science and philosophy of science.
Art and Design Student's Work Permanently Displayed in Baker Center
Jun 11, 2018
Art and design senior Anna Teiche left her mark on the Warren J. Baker Center for Science and Mathematics through a unique art installation that honors Dr. Phil Bailey, emeritus dean for the College of Science and Mathematics. The commissioned piece, titled “25-35,” honors Cal Poly’s academic goal of encouraging students to study 25-35 hours a week.
Cal Poly Hosts First Spanish-language Civic Debate on a U.S. Campus
Jun 11, 2018
The first Spanish-language civic debate on a U.S. university campus was hosted by the Cal Poly Spanish-language Civic Debate Team March 9-11 in the Advanced Technology Lab.
Psychology Alumna Earns Top Presentation at CSU Research Competition
Jun 11, 2018
Staying dedicated to the Learn by Doing motto of Cal Poly, alumna Leah Thomas (Psychology, ’17) earned the top presentation in the undergraduate Behavioral and Social Sciences category at the CSU Research Competition for her presentation and paper, “Meta-Analysis of Internalizing Outcomes in Neurofibromatosis 1.” Held May 4-5 in Sacramento, the 32nd annual competition drew participants from all 23 campuses of the California State University system.
English Major Wins Cal Poly's American Poets Contest
May 16, 2018
English major Morgan Condict has won Cal Poly’s 2018 Academy of American Poets Contest for his poem “To an Old Coworker,” which investigates the homelessness crisis in San Francisco through a compelling, personal perspective. He will receive a $100 award from the Academy.