Recent News
Learn By Doing Scholar Award Opportunity
Feb 22, 2016
On February 22, the application period opens for 2016 Learn by Doing Scholar Awards. This unique faculty award recognizes work by Cal Poly faculty that goes beyond descriptive examples of Cal Poly’s signature pedagogy, and invites scholarly reflection and inquiry into Learn by Doing practices.
Weekly Announcements Feb. 16-21
Feb 18, 2016
News & Announcements
Campus will be closed Monday, Feb. 15 in observance of Presidents Day.
Tuesday, Feb. 16 will operate under a Monday schedule.
Cal Poly to Present Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’ Feb. 25-27, March 3-5
Feb 17, 2016
Cal Poly’s Theatre and Dance Department will present Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible”at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 25-27 and March 3-5, in the Spanos Theatre on campus.
Cal Poly Dedicates New Digital Typeface ‘Prince Bold’ in Honor of Raymond J. Prince
Feb 17, 2016
Cal Poly’s Graphic Communication Department introduced a new font, Prince Bold, to honor Ray Prince, a longtime benefactor and friend of the department.
Cal Poly Gallery to Feature Graphic Designer Tad Carpenter Feb. 19-Mar. 18
Feb 17, 2016
Cal Poly’s University Art Gallery will present the work of Tad Carpenter, internationally acclaimed graphic designer, Friday, Feb. 19 through Friday, March 18.
Cal Poly Professor’s Research Project Awarded Almost $750,000 National Science Foundation Award
Feb 17, 2016
Cal Poly social sciences Professor Coleen Carrigan is part of a team that has been awarded a $748,780 National Science Foundation grant to study women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and develop ways to broaden their participation in these fields.
Cal Poly Symphony to Feature Student Soloists in March 6 Concert
Feb 17, 2016
The talents of student soloists will be showcased and celebrated at the Cal Poly Symphony’s Winter Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 6, in Harman Hall in the Performing Arts Center’s Christopher Cohan Center on campus.
Cal Poly to Host Ninth Annual Ballroom Dance Competition
Feb 17, 2016
San Luis Obispo County’s biggest dance competition returns.
The Cal Poly Ballroom Dance Club will host its ninth annual Mustang Ball ballroom and Latin DanceSport competition from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, in the Multi-Activity Center in the Recreation Center on campus. The public is welcome to enter or attend the competition.
Weekly Announcements Feb. 8-15
Feb 8, 2016
News & Announcements
Campus will be closed Monday, Feb. 15 in observance of Presidents Day.
Tuesday, Feb. 16 will operate under a Monday schedule.
Cal Poly to Host California Wind Band Festival March 2–5
Feb 3, 2016
Bands from California, Washington, D.C., and Japan will participate in the California Wind Band Festival, a four-day series of performances — all starting at 8 p.m. — Wednesday
through Saturday, March 2–5, in Harman Hall in the Performing Arts Center at Cal Poly.