News
Cal Poly’s 2022 Incoming Class is Once Again Most Diverse in University History
Cal Poly announced that its 2022 incoming class is again the most diverse in the university’s history. Following the official fall census count, the university confirmed the incoming class includes the highest-ever percentages of women; students from partner high schools; first-generation students; Asian students; and Hispanic/Latino students. The class is extremely high-performing, with the GPA of the incoming class of first-time, first-year students being the highest in Cal Poly’s history. This year’s numbers continue a trend of Cal Poly’s incoming student classes being increasingly diverse. For the last five years, each incoming class has been the university’s most diverse ever.
Latinx Center Grand Opening on Nov. 10
The university will host a grand opening celebration for the newly established Latinx Center, La CASA (Latinx/e Center for Academic Success and Achievement), from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, outside the Science Building (No. 52). The campus community is invited to attend the celebration and enjoy cultural food and refreshments; mariachi music; and remarks from alumni, students and university leaders. La CASA is the newest addition to Student Diversity and Belonging (SDAB), a collective of campus resource centers within Student Affairs that aim to provide a home away from home for underrepresented students at Cal Poly. La CASA offers students the opportunity to gather and build community while exploring their cultures, histories and traditions.
Kennedy Library Renovation Update
Kennedy Library will be renovated to create a more student-focused, energy-efficient and sustainable space, and to accommodate increased programmatic needs. The library will remain open for the 2022-23 academic year. Construction is planned to start in July 2023, with a scheduled reopening during fall quarter 2025. During the renovation, the library’s physical location (No. 35) will be fully closed, however, access to programs, services and study space will still be available at alternate locations. A communications project team has been created to help keep the campus community informed of ongoing updates surrounding the renovation, including how work is progressing, where library programs and services will be available, any changes, what’s new and more. For more information on the renovation, visit the project page and check back frequently for updates as changes happen and more features are added.
Learn more about the planned renovation
Campus Invited to Contribute to Mustang Holiday Gift Drive by Dec. 2
The Center for Service in Action (CSA) invites students, staff, faculty and their families to contribute to the Mustang Holiday Gift Drive by picking up a gift tag and purchasing a gift for a child in need or by donating money via the Center for Service in Action’s direct giving link. Each tag represents a specific request supporting local children and families in need. To pick up a gift tag, visit one of the Giving Tower locations on campus: second floor stairway landing in Kennedy Library (No. 35), the second floor of the UU (No. 65), and outside the Mustang Success Center in the Science Building (No. 52, Room D37). Bring newly purchased, unwrapped gifts to the CSA in Sierra Madre Residence Hall (No. 113, Room L119) by Friday, Dec. 2.
Learn more about the gift drive
Take Survey by Nov. 18 to Help Build a Better Dining Experience
Campus Dining is looking to build a better dining experience and seeks feedback from the campus community. Creating an eclectic, on-trend dining experience is a job that takes near constant tweaking and research. The annual fall survey is a big part of that process. Completing the survey, which takes about eight minutes, enters respondents into a sweepstakes to win one of three prizes: an Apple Watch Series 8; a Keurig coffee maker plus a $100 Amazon gift card; or a Nintendo Switch. Responses will help Campus Dining improve the customer experience for staff, faculty and students, and help develop more innovative ways to deliver products and serve the campus. The survey is open through 18.
Campus Coronavirus Site to Sunset Nov. 10, Visit Roadmap for Updates
As part of Cal Poly’s continued response to the coronavirus pandemic, several changes are coming to campus websites. The coronavirus website will be removed on Thursday, Nov. 10, and redirected to the Roadmap website, which contains the latest updates and links to information for students, faculty, staff and visitors. Roadmap will continue to be updated, and campus community members are encouraged to check back for any changes to campus COVID-19 protocols. In depth information for students and employees is being moved to websites managed by Student Affairs and University Personnel. Information on student vaccination, testing, isolation and other resources is available on Campus Health and Wellbeing’s website. Employees can check Human Resources' Employee Health Information webpage for information on employee vaccination, off-campus testing resources and more. Can’t find the information you need? Email Cynthia Lambert, communications specialist, at [email protected].
Introducing Vista Grande Express Reusable Container Program
Campus Dining is introducing a new program at Vista Grande Express intended to help the Earth and your wallet. Choose a small or large reusable container — $6.95 or $8.95 respectively — and fill it with your choice of a wide selection of menu items. A single container needs to be reused as few as three times to beat the environmental impact of using a single-use container. The Vista Grande Express reusable container program will keep at least 500,000 single-use containers from entering the waste stream each year. Vista Grande Express only accepts PolyCard payments. Faculty and staff can add funds to a PolyCard through Campus Express. A $5 refundable deposit will be added to all purchases, and it will be returned once the container is brought back. The menu rotates weekly, so come by often to find new favorites and help the planet.
Student Success
Students Can Apply by Nov. 20 for Davis Henegar Memorial Grant
Mustangs for Recovery is accepting Davis Henegar Memorial Grant applications. Faculty and staff are encouraged to let students know about the grant. Applications are due Nov. 20 and should be sent via email to [email protected]. The grant is named in honor of Davis Henegar, a Cal Poly alumnus who fought tirelessly to reduce the stigma associated with substance misuse and offer a space for all students to seek and find recovery support. Thanks to the generosity of the Henegar family and the innumerable people affected by Davis’ short but amazing life, Mustangs for Recovery is able to offer a grant for students in recovery who are matriculating at Cal Poly. Funds are distributed quarterly and requires student applicants to have a minimum of three months of continued recovery from all identified substance addiction. All paths to recovery are honored and there are no residency or financial need requirements. To learn more, visit chw.calpoly.edu/wellbeing/mustangs-recovery.
BEACoN Research Scholar Student Applications Due Nov. 22
The BEACoN Research Mentoring Program, run by the Office of University Diversity and Inclusion (OUDI), exists to educate, empower and advocate for underrepresented students and provide them with funded undergraduate research opportunities working one-on-one with faculty (about 10 hours per week during winter and spring quarters). OUDI is soliciting applications for underrepresented undergraduate students to become BEACoN Research Scholars, due by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22. Selected students will receive $2,000 per quarter ($4,000 total) distributed via financial aid for their time gaining research experience and participating in professional development events within the BEACoN Program. Matches will be finalized by the end of fall quarter, with research mentorships occuring winter and spring quarters 2023. Learn more on the BEACoN Mentors website, and email Associate Professor Kelly Bennion ([email protected]) with questions. Faculty and staff are encouraged to share widely.
Faculty and Staff
Cal Poly Corporation Wins Six International MarCom Awards
Cal Poly Corporation’s Marketing and Communications department recently took home six international MarCom awards for programs, campaigns and materials promoting outstanding staff and new initiatives performed by the International Center, Administration and Finance, Campus Dining and the Corporation. Administered by the Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals, the MarCom awards is one of the oldest, largest and most respected creative competitions in the world. Two platinum awards, given to only 18% of recipients, were received: for a campaign in support of FMD’s CalRecycle grant program, and for the Extended Education marketing team’s promotion of International Education Week.
Gold awards were in recognition of:
- Public Safety’s Rave Guardian App launch marketing campaign.
- A&F’s Annual Report website.
- CPC’s Via Carta Mural Project strategic communications program.
- Campus Dining’s Welcome Box marketing materials.
PeopleSoft Upgrade: Financial Administration Unavailable Nov. 18-21
The PeopleSoft Financial Administration (CFS) application, accessed through the My Cal Poly Portal, will be unavailable from 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, through 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 21, due to a required upgrade. During the maintenance window, the link accessed through My Apps (CSU Portal — Financial Administration) will be unavailable. This upgrade is required to ensure that Cal Poly stays up-to-date with security patches and bug fixes. If you have questions or need help, contact Valerie Maijala at ext. 6-1187 or [email protected].
New Resource Aids Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Faculty Hiring Process
The Office of University Diversity and Inclusion (OUDI) has a new online resource, “Embedding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in Faculty Hiring.” This online guide, developed in consultation with Academic Personnel, was created to assist search committees in centering DEI within the faculty hiring process. Some pieces of the guide include a searchable database of doctoral degree-granting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) to assist in recruiting new doctoral graduates for academic hires, tips and advice about search committee development and rubrics and resources for evaluating Diversity Statements and other parts of the application files using a DEI-focused lens. Direct questions to OUDI at [email protected].
Proposals Due Feb. 6 for 2023-24 RSCA Grant Program
The 2023-24 Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities (RSCA) Grant Program is now open. The RSCA Grant Program, supported by funds from the CSU Chancellor’s Office and the Cal Poly Provost's Office, is intended to help faculty remain engaged in their disciplines beyond the classroom and to contribute new knowledge through robust programs of scholarship focused on strengthening California socially, culturally and economically. All faculty unit employees are eligible to compete for funding, including lecturers, tenure-track and tenured faculty. Proposals should be submitted by midnight Monday, Feb. 6, via the Cal Poly InfoReady system. For more information and submission instructions, visit the Research, Economic Development and Graduate Education website. All are invited to attend the RSCA Information and Q&A session via Zoom at 11:10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 8. Participants must be log in with Cal Poly credentials to join. Direct questions to [email protected].
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Distinguished Teaching Award Nominations Are Open
The Distinguished Teaching Award recognizes Cal Poly faculty who demonstrate excellence in teaching. Only students and alumni may submit nominations, so faculty are encouraged to notify their classes and direct them to the nomination form on the Distinguished Teaching Award webpage. The deadline for nominations is Thursday, Nov. 24 — Thanksgiving Day. For more information, contact the Academic Senate Office at [email protected].
Find the Distinguished Teaching nomination form
Nominations Sought for Outstanding Staff Award
Staff employees, faculty members and department or division heads are encouraged to submit nominations for the Outstanding Staff Award. The deadline to submit a nomination for the 2022-23 award is Friday, Jan. 20. To be eligible, nominees must be permanent, full-time employees of the university, corporation or ASI, who have completed at least three years of employment as of Dec. 31, 2022 (10-month employees are eligible). Employees represented by bargaining unit 3 (faculty), former recipients of the award and student assistants are not eligible.
Find selection criteria and the nomination form
Faculty Can Apply for 2023 International Faculty Partnership Seminar
The 2023 CSU International Programs (CSU IP) International Faculty Partnership Seminar will take place in Tokyo, Japan, at Waseda University and Tsukuba University from June 19-23, and faculty members are encouraged to apply as a participant or presenter. The seminar provides faculty of diverse disciplines across the CSU opportunities to learn more about CSU IP and the experiences of participating students while interacting with faculty colleagues from partner international universities. This year's seminar will focus on interdisciplinary dialogues and formal presentations. The theme is "Challenges and Transitions: Japan, California and the World." Faculty applications to participate or present are due by Nov. 15. Seminar expenses in Japan, including housing and some meals, will be funded by CSU IP. The department will also provide each participant a subsidy of $1,000 toward travel expenses. Questions can be directed to Cari Vanderkar, assistant vice provost for International Programs ([email protected]), and Debora Schwartz, English, Academic Council for International Programs representative ([email protected]).
Learn more and find the application
Exposing Hidden Bias Workshops Offered Nov. 18 and Dec. 7
Employee and Organization Development continues to offer the Exposing Hidden Bias workshop with sessions scheduled for Friday, Nov. 18, and Wednesday, Dec 7. The workshop brings attention to the unconscious biases we all possess and provides some strategies for overcoming its impact in our work and relationships. Attendees will learn about diversity and inclusion at Cal Poly, how to recognize areas where unconscious bias may surface, identify strategies for avoiding bias, and learn of resources available for additional learning and involvement. Registration begins Monday, Nov. 28, for the Dec. 7 session.
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Safer to Offer Planning Workshop for Staff and Faculty Nov. 14
Safer wants to assist faculty and staff members to grow as leaders in gender and power-based violence prevention through its two-hour Safer Action Planning Workshop. The session will delve into the root causes of gender and power-based violence and explore risk and protective factors for sexual violence perpetration. Attendees will learn how to create individual plans to integrate violence prevention activities into their specific position on campus. A workshop will be offered from 10 a.m.-noon Monday, Nov. 14.
Register for the Nov. 14 session
Building Toward Equity Faculty Development Program to Launch
The Office for University Diversity and Inclusion (OUDI) and the Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT) have developed a Building Toward Equity faculty development program that scaffolds DEI learning to develop faculty awareness, knowledge and skills. A group of eight Faculty Associates for DEI in Teaching collectively designed a Racial Equity Series of workshops that are the core element of this program. One highlight of this series debuts on Wednesday, Nov. 9 — Trauma Healing for Educators of Color. Additional workshops launch in winter quarter, including Community Cultural Wealth and Asset-Based Teaching, Linguistic Justice, Power Dynamics in the Classroom: Becoming Antiracist Educators, DEI and Social Justice in STEM, Equity-Minded Assignments and Assessment, and Trauma-Informed Approaches to Teaching and Learning. Faculty members wishing to complete the Building Toward Equity program need to take CTLT’s Introduction to Equity and Inclusion in Teaching, participate in the Racial Equity Series, attend campus offerings related to DEI and submit a culminating portfolio. More information on the program will be forthcoming on OUDI and CTLT’s websites.
Trauma Healing for Educators of Color to be offered Nov. 9
As part of the Building Toward Equity faculty development program, faculty of color at Cal Poly are invited to join the “Trauma Healing for Educators of Color” a workshop from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9. It aims to provide faculty of color with a space to acknowledge, process and begin to heal from traumatic experiences, especially experiences with racism, discrimination and other negative experiences resulting from the oppression of marginalized and intersecting identities. Workshop activities will include an opportunity to discuss and process negative racialized academic experiences with similarly marginalized peers. Participants will also use evidence-based practices, such as letter writing, breathing exercises and affirmations development to heal from those experiences and become more efficacious and self-assured in an environment that often denigrates and invalidates BIPOC faculty. It will be facilitated by faculty members Susana López, Joni Roberts and Amber Williams, OUDI/CTLT Faculty Associates for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Teaching.
Form Available for Employees with Dependents Seeking Admission
Faculty and staff members who have a dependent applying to Cal Poly as an undergraduate for fall 2023 should complete the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Faculty/Staff Dependent Inquiry Form for the Admissions office. The form is required to be considered as a possible faculty/staff dependent.
CSU’s Got Talent November Webcast to Focus on ‘The New Future of Work’
All employees are invited to participate in another edition of the CSU’s Got Talent series. Jenna Butler, senior applied research scientist at Microsoft, will present a webcast, “The New Future of Work: Challenges, Gratitude and Opportunities.” Learn how to navigate both the obstacles and possibilities on your horizon while thanking yourself for getting there. The webcast will be held from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16.
Campus Announcements
Fall ASI Craft Sale Returns Nov. 14-16
The ASI Craft Sale is back. The UU Plaza will be full of local artists and their crafts from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, Nov. 14-16. Dozens of students, staff and community makers will show off an array of crafts and specialty items, including jewelry and one-of-a-kind creations, for the campus community to see and buy. Stop by and find an original piece of art at the ASI Craft Sale.
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International Center to Host International Education Week Nov. 14-18
The International Center will host a series of events Nov. 14-18 to celebrate International Education Week to highlight the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. The brainchild of the U.S. departments of State and Education, International Education Week will be celebrated across the nation. Cal Poly activities will provide opportunities for the campus community to participate in cultural and educational programming by sharing their international experiences. Events include:
- Prize drawings for students, faculty and staff. Use the hashtags #IEW2022 and #CPGlobalMustangs to enter to win swag bags.
- Sample international meals from Campus Dining all week.
- Attend information sessions on study abroad opportunities, faculty-led programs, financial aid and scholarships, Fulbright and internship opportunities all week.
- Test your international trivia knowledge on Dexter Lawn, Nov. 15 and 16.
- Attend a Nov. 15 student-led panel, “Living Abroad,” to connect with students who have lived in different cities, cultures and countries.
- Faculty and staff can learn about teaching abroad, international fellowships and more on Nov. 15.
- On Nov. 17, a panel of international and domestic students will give their perspectives on living in a different culture while attendees sample specialty coffee and teas from around the world.
Learn more about International Education Week
Fire Sprinkler Installation to Impact University Union
The McPhee University Union will see some interruptions of facilities because of a safety-enhancement project, according to ASI. Second-floor UU programs and organizations have been relocated to temporary locations. On Friday, Nov. 11, work crews will resume installation of a new fire sprinkler system. As a campus student hub, ASI is excited to move on to the next phase of a project to increase the facility’s safety features. Through winter quarter, second-floor conference rooms, professional workspaces and lounges will see periodic closures to accommodate the construction. Contact individual departments directly for more information on new locations and service operations.
Events
Theatre and Dance to Present ‘Twelfth Night, or What You Will’ in November
The fall 2022 Mainstage Production, “Twelfth Night,” will be performed at Spanos Theatre at 8 p.m. Nov. 10-12. The Theatre and Dance Department is pleased to welcome guest director Peter Hadres for its highly anticipated production of William Shakespeare's “Twelfth Night.” Hadres is a seasoned Shakespearean director, actor and fight choreographer who has spent decades working in Shakespeare festivals and regional theaters all over the country. He was a resident artist at the Pacific Conservatory Theater (PCPA) for 20 years. “Twelfth Night” is one of Shakespeare’s most successful comedies. Its popularity with audiences is due partially to the fact that it has something for everyone — music, shipwrecks, romance, mistaken identities, unrequited love, comic relief and even swordplay.
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Writers at Work Event to be Held Nov. 10
The campus community is invited to an upcoming Writers at Work event that is free and open to the public and supported by the College of Liberal Arts and English Department. An in-person reading with Cal Poly faculty member Mira Rosenthal will be held at 2:10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, in the Baker Center for Science and Mathematics (No. 180), Room 102. Rosenthal’s “Territorial” was recently selected for the Pitt Poetry Series, and her first collection, “The Local World,” won the Wick Poetry Prize. She has received a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship and a Wallace Stegner Fellowship from Stanford University.
SLO Symphony Presents ‘East Meets West’ Nov. 12 in the PAC
SLO Symphony presents its second concert of the season, “East Meets West,” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, in Harold Miossi Hall. As we celebrate America, we remember the music that brought jazz to the concert hall with George Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F featuring pianist Ilya Yakushe, whose postponed appearance in May 2020 has been eagerly awaited. Yakushev will also perform Tsfasman’s Jazz Suite for Piano and Orchestra. Selections will also include Valerie Coleman’s Umoja an “Anthem for Unity,” commissioned by the Philadelphia Orchestra in 2017, and Tchaikovsky’s homage to Italy with Capriccio Italien. Tickets can be purchased at the Cal Poly Ticket Office by calling ext. 6-4849 or online.
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Tony-Winning Actor Alan Cumming Comes to the PAC Nov. 13
Cal Poly Arts presents “Alan Cumming is Not Acting His Age” at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, in Harold Miossi Hall. The award-winning Scottish-American polymath known for playing God, the Devil, Hitler, a lawyer, the Pope, a teleporting superhero, Hamlet, all the parts in Macbeth and the emcee in “Cabaret” on Broadway brings his new cabaret show to San Luis Obispo for an evening of story and song. The show celebrates and explores his puckish, eclectic spirit and joie de vivre with a joyful and mischievous exploration of that most communal of pastimes: aging! Tickets can be purchased at the Cal Poly Ticket Office, by calling ext. 6-4849 or online. There is a student discount available. All faculty and staff can use promo code FACSTAFF to get 10% off.
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Bluegrass Sibling Duo Watkins Family Hour Set for Nov. 16 at the PAC
Cal Poly Arts presents Watkins Family Hour and special guest Margaret Glaspy at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, in Harold Miossi Hall. Watkins Family Hour is a bluegrass sibling duo with Sara Watkins and Sean Watkins, who also form two-thirds of the Grammy-winning Americana music group Nickel Creek. The group began in 2002 as a monthly, informal musical variety show with the Watkins siblings and their friends in the Los Angeles nightclub Largo. The duo is on tour following the release of their third studio album, “Vol. II.” Tickets can be purchased at the Cal Poly Ticket Office, by calling ext. 6-4849 or online. There is a student discount available.
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Join Campus Dining for ‘Thank-Ful’ Event Nov. 16
Join Campus Dining for “Thank-Ful” — a national college campus event — from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Campus Market. Thank-Ful is designed to celebrate the Cal Poly community and give thanks through food, gratitude activities and giving back. Activities will include outdoor games, a special “Friendsgiving” lunch, donation tables for the Cal Poly Food Pantry, a special Thanksgiving edition of Teaching Kitchens and more.
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Cal Poly to Host Andrew Surmani for Music Industry Lecture and Q&A on Nov. 17
Business coach and teacher Andrew Surmani will present a free lecture and Q&A about the music industry, music business and entrepreneurship at 11:10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, in Room 216 of the Davidson Music Center (No. 45). He is president and CEO of Surmani Business Coaching, and he teaches music industry studies at CSU Northridge, where he is also the academic lead of its music industry administration master’s degree program. He previously served as CEO of Caleb Chapman’s Soundhouse, a contemporary music training program. As chief marketing officer for Alfred Music, he oversaw global sales and marketing operations. While there, he helped consolidate company operations following the largest acquisition in print music publishing history — Alfred’s purchase of Warner Bros. Publications — and launched and oversaw numerous major music-related product lines. Surmani also works as a freelance musician and has performed in numerous international jazz festivals. For more information on the free presentation, visit the Music Department calendar website or call ext. 6-2406.
Cal Poly’s Fall Jazz Concert on Nov. 18 to Include Release of Two Singles
The Fall Jazz Concert will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, in Spanos Theatre. Cal Poly’s Jazz Ensemble and Vocal Jazz Ensemble will perform music by jazz legends, including Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Count Basie, Pat Metheny and Wayne Shorter. The concert will also celebrate the release of the Vocal Jazz Ensemble’s two new singles: “Sunlight,” by Esperanza Spalding, which was arranged by Director of Jazz Studies Arthur White; and “Let the Good Times Roll” by Fleecie Moore and Sam Theard, arranged by Jeremy Fox. “Sunlight” features music major Danna Dumandan on lead vocals and Grammy Award-winning Gregg Bissonette on drums. “Let the Good Times Roll” features Bissonette, plus Kim Nazarian and Darmon Meader of the New York Voices. Both singles will be available for free download the day of the concert. Tickets are sold at the Cal Poly Ticket Office, ext. 6-4849. For more information, visit the Music Department calendar website or call ext. 6-2406.
SLO Master Chorale Presents ‘The French Connection’ on Nov. 20
SLO Master Chorale will bring “The French Connection: Fauré and Poulenc” to Harold Miossi Hall at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20. This peaceful “Requiem” and elegant “Pavane” represent the two most enduring of Gabriel Fauré’s works. Francis Poulenc’s “Gloria,” which is both spirited and reverential, reveals in Poulenc’s words “the best and most genuine part of myself.” The concert features soloists Amy Goymerac, soprano, and baritone Ben Kazez. Tickets can be purchased at the Cal Poly Ticket Office, by calling ext. 6-4849 or online.
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Event Postings
Events.calpoly.edu is a new platform that shines a spotlight on high-profile special events at Cal Poly and throughout our community, focusing on the wide and diverse range of activities on and around campus. This site is designed to help our colleges, programs, departments and facilities promote exciting events that can be seen by a selected audience. It will update regularly and includes events happening in the next 30-45 days. It is not a calendar of all events, and it does not include student club events. Here are some links to help you navigate:
Submitting an Event to Events.calpoly.edu
To submit your event for consideration, please send the event title, date, time, duration, ticket information, intended audience(s) and image (1600 bpi wide) to [email protected].
University Events Calendar
To find a listing of all events — such as performances, lectures, workshops and more — visit our Master Calendar.
Scheduling/Booking Venues
25Live: Space and Event Scheduling can help you schedule or book a venue for an upcoming on-campus event.
Note that a minimum three-day lead time is required to process a request for use of space through the Office of the Registrar.
Visit Cal Poly Now for Student Affairs events, learning opportunities and more
Find the latest student-focused campus events from your favorite Student Affairs programs and services by visiting the new Cal Poly Now.
Athletics
For an overview of up-to-date sports information, photos and videos, visit gopoly.com. Per current guidelines from the state and San Luis Obispo County Public Health, fans will be permitted for indoor and outdoor events at 100% capacity with face masks recommended but not required. These guidelines may be revisited as necessary. Tickets can be purchased at the Cal Poly Ticket office, located at the Performing Arts Center, and online.
Upcoming Events @ Home
Thursday, Nov. 10
Women's Basketball vs. Simpson, Mott Athletics Center, 11 a.m.
Saturday, Nov. 12
Football vs. Montana State, Mustang Memorial Field Presented by Dignity Health, 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 15
Women's Volleyball vs. CSU Bakersfield, Mott Athletics Center, 6 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 19
Football vs. Portland State, Mustang Memorial Field Presented by Dignity Health, 5 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 20
Men's Basketball vs. Mount Saint Mary's, Mott Athletics Center, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 22
Women's Basketball vs. South Carolina, Mott Athletics Center, 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 23
Men's Basketball vs. Idaho, Mott Athletics Center, 7 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 25
Women's Basketball vs. Sacramento State, Mott Athletics Center, noon.
Women's Volleyball vs. UC Irvine, Mott Athletics Center, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 26
Women's Basketball vs. San Jose State, Mott Athletics Center, 2:30 p.m.
Women's Volleyball vs. UC San Diego, Mott Athletics Center, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 3
Men's Basketball vs. California Baptist, Mott Athletics Center, 6 p.m.
Job Vacancies
For all available job openings, visit jobs.calpoly.edu. All new positions opened this week are listed below. To apply, go online and complete the application form. Current employees can also find job postings at CSU Careers, an internal job site for CSU employees. For assistance, call Human Resources at ext. 6-2236.
#519340 — Operations Manager — Cal Poly Planning and Capital Projects (Administrator I) — Administration and Finance — Facilities Management — Facilities Planning. Salary commensurate with the background and experience of the individual selected. Open until filled.
#519668 — Property Analyst (Administrative Analyst/Specialist — Non-Exempt) — Administration and Finance — University Financial Services-Property. $42,216-$81,492 per year. Anticipated hiring range: $50,000-$60,000 per year. Open until filled.
#520823 — Administrative Support Coordinator II — Dean’s Office — College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences — Academic Affairs — Provost — CAFES — College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences. $44,172-$72,408 per year. Anticipated hiring range: $46,224-$60,348 per year. Open until filled.
#520825 — Events Specialist — College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (Administrative Support Coordinator — 12 Months) — Academic Affairs-Provost — CAFES —College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences. $44,172-$72,408 per year. Anticipated hiring range: $46,224-$60,348 per year. Open yntil filled.
#519307 — Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (Administrative Analyst/Specialist — Exempt I) — University Personnel — University Personnel — Talent Acquisition. $50,040-$90,540 per year. Anticipated hiring range: $68,000-$85,000 per year. Open until filled.
#519512 — Title IX/DHR Care Manager and Hearing Coordinator(Administrator I) — University Personnel — University Personnel — Civil Rights and Compliance. Salary commensurate with the background and experience of the individual selected. Open until filled.
To find internally posted positions, start from the Cal Poly Portal. Click “Cal Poly Jobs” on the left-hand menu. On the next page click “Apply.” All internally and externally posted positions appear there. For a full list of available jobs, go to jobs.calpoly.edu.
Faculty Employment Opportunities
Candidates are asked to visit jobs.calpoly.edu to complete an application and apply for any of the positions shown below. Submit all requested application materials as attachments to your online application by the review begin date for full consideration. For assistance, email Academic Personnel at [email protected].
#520490 — 12-month Full Time Lecturer — Landscape Horticulture/Arboretum Manager — College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences — Plant Sciences.
#519858 — Assistant Professor — Child Development, College of Liberal Arts — Psychology and Child Development.
#519270 — Assistant Professor in Art and Design (Photo Video) — College of Liberal Arts — Art and Design.
#520012 — Assistant Professor in Art and Design (Graphic Design) — College of Liberal Arts —Art and Design.
#519108 — Assistant Professor — Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering — Electrical Engineering.
#520095 — Assistant or Associate Professor of Structural Engineering — College of Engineering — Civil and Environmental Engineering.
#520459 — Assistant Professor — Engineering Design — Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, College of Engineering — Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering.
#519815 — Assistant/Associate Professor Aerospace Engineering — College of Engineering —Aerospace Engineering.
#520455 — Head Men's Soccer Coach, Athletics — Soccer Men.
Part-Time Lecturer Pools – Pools are opening for 2022/23 academic year. Visit jobs.calpoly.edu and search department of interest.
Corporation Employment Opportunities
Cal Poly Corporation is a separate entity operating in concert with the university to provide a diverse range of services and resources to students, faculty and staff. To view all available job postings or apply, visit the Corporation website. For assistance, contact Human Resources at ext. 6-1121.
#201000663 — Director, Educational Talent Search. Hiring range: $64,212-$74,400 annually.
#201000664 — Program Coordinator/Academic Advisor, Upward Bound program. Hiring range: $25.82 to $26.17 per hour.
ASI Employment Opportunities
Hiring, developing and empowering quality staff is what drives the ASI organization. Join ASI’s dynamic team that supports not only the students of Cal Poly, but the entire university and greater San Luis Obispo communities. Only new job listings are posted below. For a full list of available postings and to apply, visit the Work For ASI webpage. Sign up for the Work For ASI newsletter to be the first to know about new opportunities. For more information, contact ASI Human Resources at [email protected].
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Submission Guidelines
Cal Poly Report (CPR) is Cal Poly's official employee newsletter, designed to communicate information about officially sanctioned university news or events to faculty, staff and administrators. Submissions may run a maximum of three times and should be limited to 150 words. To help ensure CPR continues to contain only relevant and approved information, submissions are required to come from or be approved by the employee designated to approve submissions in the respective colleges, units and work areas. A list of designated approvers is available on the Cal Poly Report index website. Entries submitted by those other than the designated approver must be accompanied by an approval form signed by the unit's approver. The approval form is available online in fillable pdf format or a downloadable Microsoft Word format. CPR is published weekly during the school year, except during academic breaks, and monthly in the summer. The deadline for each issue is 12:30 p.m. the Friday prior to publication.