Recent News
Cal Poly Accepting Submissions for Al Landwehr Creative Writing Contest
Jan 10, 2014
Cal Poly’s English Department is accepting submissions for the annual Al Landwehr Creative Writing Contest.
University Art Gallery to Exhibit Work of Photographer Vivian Maier
Jan 8, 2014
The Cal Poly University Art Gallery will be showing the work of amateur photographer Vivian Dorothea Maier beginning Thursday, Jan. 9, through Friday, Feb. 14.
Music Department To Present ‘Bach in the Mission IV’ Jan. 25
Jan 3, 2014
The Cal Poly Early Music Ensemble and select members of the Cal Poly Symphony will present “Bach in the Mission IV” at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa.
Cal Poly Debate Team Members Finish in Final Round of UC Davis Tournament
Dec 12, 2013
Cal Poly Debate Team members Minnal Kunnan (computer science) and Neeckaun Irani (political science) were finalists at the UC Davis Intervarsity Debate Tournament, which took place Nov. 8-10. Teams from around the Western United States debated a comprehensive range of topics including international relations, social justice, environmental policy, domestic policy, economics, and philosophy. After seven rounds of competition, Cal Poly emerged as the only public university to advance to the final round. Finalists Kunnan and Irani argued that American national security necessitates a reduction of privacy for both American and foreign citizens.
Cal Poly Announces January 2014 Graphic Communication Career Day
Dec 12, 2013
The Cal Poly Graphic Communication Department Career Day will take place Friday, Jan. 31.
Graphic Communication Announces 2014 International Printing Week Program
Dec 12, 2013
Cal Poly’s Graphic Communication Department will present the 2014 International Printing Week Jan. 27-31 on campus.
Pianist W. Terrence Spiller to Perform Jan. 11 Benefit Recital at Cal Poly
Dec 11, 2013
Music Department Chair and pianist W. Terrence Spiller will give a benefit recital at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, in the Spanos Theatre on campus.
Orchesis Dance Company to Present ‘Vitality’ Jan. 31-Feb. 8, 2014
Dec 6, 2013
Cal Poly’s Orchesis Dance Company will embrace current dance trends and explore new perspectives on classical forms at its 44th anniversary concert, “Vitality,” taking place in January and February at the Spanos Theatre on campus.
Rebecca Walker, Author of ‘Adé: A Love Story,’ to Speak Nov. 21
Nov 14, 2013
Cal Poly will host author Rebecca Walker at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 21 in the Baker Center (Building 180), Room 114. She will read from her latest novel “Adé: A Love Story” and her memoir “Black, White and Jewish” in a presentation titled “Writing Beyond Boundaries.”
Fall Jazz Concert Set for Dec. 6
Nov 12, 2013
The Cal Poly jazz ensembles will showcase the next generation’s approach to jazz at their Fall Jazz Concert at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, in Spanos Theatre on campus.