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Cal Poly Graphic Communication Students Win Technical Writing Competition
Jun 11, 2014
Cal Poly graphic communication students Mallory Mize and Hannah Stombler-Levine won first and second place, respectively, in the 2014 GEF/Flint Group Technical Writing Competition.
Mize’s first-place paper is titled, “Cylinder Engraving Methods and Print Quality.” Stombler-Levine was honored for her work, “Potential Areas of Growth in Rotogravure.” Both essays were developed in Cal Poly’s course Web Offset and Gravure Printing Technologies taught by graphic communication Professor Kevin Cooper.
Cal Poly’s 2014 ‘Great Grads’ Make Their Mark on the World
Jun 4, 2014
In June, Cal Poly will graduate approximately 4,200 men and women who are uniquely prepared to tackle today’s tough challenges. This year the university is highlighting six “great grads” who will use the university’s Learn by Doing philosophy to solve complex 21st century problems, including streamlining efficiencies in airplane manufacturing, effectively delivering water to crops, and improving business processes.
Cal Poly Graduate Student Wins University's Academy of American Poets Award
May 30, 2014
English graduate student Jonathan Maule won Cal Poly’s Academy of American Poets Contest for his poem “Repurposed.”
The New York City based-Academy of American Poets, a longstanding advocate for the art of poetry, established its University and College Poetry Prize program in 1955 to recognize students' talent. Since 1988, Cal Poly has held the annual contest, open to all university majors.
San Luis Obispo Writers to Kick Off Cal Poly Summer Reading Series June 19
May 27, 2014
The Cal Poly English Department will kick off the Summer Literary Reading Series with local writers Jennifer Tseng and Patti Sullivan at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 19, in the Baker Center for Science & Mathematics (Building 180), Room 114 on campus.
Cal Poly Student Places First at California Geographical Society Conference
May 27, 2014
Troy Lawson receiving his award from Dr. James Wanket,
president of the California Geographical Society.
Cal Poly anthropology and geography student Troy Lawson placed first in the Professional Digitally Displayed Cartographic Award competition for his project “Historical Mapping for the City of San Luis Obispo.”
Leading Experts to Discuss Campaign Finance Reform June 2 at Cal Poly
May 19, 2014
Cal Poly’s College of Liberal Arts will host campaign finance reform experts in a discussion of “Money in Politics: What Could Go Wrong?,” at 7 p.m. Monday, June 2, in the Spanos Theatre on campus.
Cal Poly Alumna to Lead May 30 Workshop on STEM Students Creating Social Change
May 19, 2014
Cal Poly alumna Devon Buddan will lead a workshop, “Medicine, Race and Gender: A STEM Students for Social Change Workshop” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 30, in Room 204 in the University Union on campus.
Cal Poly Creative Writers to Read at 'Byzantium' Celebration May 27
May 15, 2014
Cal Poly’s English Department will hold a reading and celebration in honor of the release of the 24th edition of the department’s literary annual, “Byzantium,” Tuesday, May 27, at Sally Loo’s Café in San Luis Obispo.
Cal Poly’s University Jazz Bands to Perform Jazz Night Concert May 31
May 14, 2014
Cal Poly’s University Jazz Bands will present their end-of-season concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 31, in Harman Hall in the Performing Arts Center's Christopher Cohan Center.
Cal Poly English Department Names American Scholar Prize Winner
May 14, 2014
The Cal Poly English Department selected Monique Nicholas as the recipient of the 2014 American Scholar Prize. She will receive her award at the English Department commencement ceremony Saturday, June 14.