Recent News
In Memoriam - David Englund
Sep 18, 2013
Professor Emeritus David Lowell Englund died Aug. 10, 2013, in Atascadero from complications related to Parkinson’s disease. He was 79. He joined the Cal Poly faculty in 1973 and served as chair of the Child Development Department from 1974–1980.
New Minor Launch Event: Indigenous Studies in Natural Resources and the Environment (INRE) Minor
Sep 13, 2013
An innovative and interdisciplinary new minor made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Departments of Ethnic Studies (CLA) and Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sciences (CAFES).
Cal Poly Named Top College for Return on Investment for English, Humanities Majors
Sep 12, 2013
Affordable Colleges Online has ranked Cal Poly the fifth best college in the nation for return on investment (ROI) for their English and humanities programs.
Interdisciplinary Research on Recruiting Women to Engineering Wins National Award
Aug 27, 2013
Cal Poly faculty members Jane Lehr and Helene Finger and ethnic studies alumna Beverley Kwang were recognized by the American Society of Engineering Education for their research into increasing the number of college women who enroll in engineering disciplines.
Cal Poly to Help Launch New Model of Online Learning
Aug 26, 2013
Cal Poly is one of 15 higher education institutions participating in the launch of a new model of online learning through FemTechNet this fall.
Modern Languages Student Attends National Mortar Board Conference
Aug 15, 2013
Nicole Beaudoin and Susan Caples,
Mortar Board president
Modern languages major Nicole Beaudoin attended the National Mortar Board Conference August 2-4, in Atlanta, Ga.
Cal Poly Partners with Exopack to Explore Packaging Innovation
Aug 14, 2013
Cal Poly Graphic Communication Department Assistant Professor Colleen
Twomey addresses the executive forum, "Innovation in Marketing
Through Packaging Technology." Exopack, a leading service provider in the
flexible packaging industry, sponsored the forum.
The Cal Poly Graphic Communication Institute (GrCI) hosted an executive forum on July 24, 2013, that brought together some of the world’s leadingcorporations to discuss issues and explore innovations in competitive packaging.
Cal Poly Names Susan Currier Visiting Professor for Teaching Excellence
Aug 5, 2013
Cal Poly has selected Jody Lisberger from the University of Rhode Island (URI) as the 2013 Susan Currier Visiting Professorship for Teaching Excellence.
Cal Poly Initiates Online Graduate Certificate in Printed Electronic and Functional Imaging
Aug 5, 2013
Cal Poly’s Graphic Communication Department will offer a new graduate-level program in printed electronics and functional imaging in January 2014, pending CSU Chancellor's Office approvals. The curriculum is designed to help working professionals learn about markets; production processes; materials and business models for printed electronics; active and “intelligent” packaging; security printing; and other functional, additive printing applications.
Historic Graphic Communication Library Donated to Cal Poly
Jul 18, 2013
Printing Industries of America has agreed to donate to Cal Poly its renowned Edward H. Wadewitz Memorial Library, considered the largest, most complete, and most valuable graphic communication library in the world.