Kevin Dong Named Interim Dean of College of Architecture and Environmental Design
Kevin Dong, a Cal Poly alumnus and longtime professor in the Architectural Engineering Department, has been named interim dean for the College of Architecture and Environmental Design through Aug. 31, 2024, or until a permanent dean is hired. Dong, who began his interim dean duties Sept. 1, joined Cal Poly’s faculty in 2001. He earned dual master’s degrees in engineering and science in civil engineering from UC Berkeley and a bachelor’s in architectural engineering from Cal Poly. He served as CAED’s associate dean of administration from 2014-19. During that time he was responsible for oversight of operations, facilities, support services, communications and external relations. Dong also chaired the Architectural Engineering Department’s master’s program for over five years. He is strongly committed to the practical application of theory through real-world projects and an integrated approach to buildings from design through construction. A national search for a permanent dean for the college is underway, and updates will be shared throughout the process.
Faculty, Staff Awardees to be Recognized at Fall Convocation on Sept. 18
Faculty and staff are invited to the annual Fall Convocation at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, in the Performing Arts Center. The program will be recorded and available for viewing on the Fall Conference website starting Sept. 20. Keith Humphrey, vice president for student affairs, will serve as the officiant. The program includes representatives from student government, the California Faculty Association, the CSU Employee Union and the Academic Senate. President Armstrong will give his State of the University address. The award winners will be recognized for Distinguished Scholarship, Distinguished Teaching, Outstanding Staff, Outstanding Faculty Advisor, Provost Leadership for Partnership in Philanthropy and Learn by Doing Scholars. A reception will immediately follow, at about 4 p.m., in the Rossi Grand Lobby. Spouses and partners of employees are welcome. RSVP on the form here.
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Get Ready: Open Enrollment Runs Sept. 18 to Oct. 13
Open Enrollment, which runs Monday, Sept. 18, through Friday, Oct. 13, is the annual opportunity to review, enroll, make changes or cancel health and voluntary plans, effective January 2024. This includes medical, dental, vision, flex-cash, dependent care reimbursement account, health care reimbursement account and voluntary offerings. Open enrollment information, including individual vendor presentation dates and how to enter a prize drawing, are available on the Open Enrollment webpage.Save the date for the Virtual Benefits Fair on Thursday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Various health plan and voluntary plan providers will share important information about rates, changes and key features. It will be an opportunity to ask questions regarding coverage options. Starting the week of Sept. 18, Human Resources will send emails with more information about Open Enrollment and registration details for the Virtual Benefits Fair.
Find more details about Open Enrollment, Sept. 18-Oct. 13
College of Engineering Faculty Members Honored by Society of Women Engineers for Advancing Diversity
Three Cal Poly faculty members considered to be national trailblazers have been selected as 2023 Society of Women Engineers award recipients for their significant contributions to the promotion of gender diversity and inclusion in STEM. The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) honorees include Amy S. Fleischer, College of Engineering dean; Lizabeth Thompson, General Engineering Program director and industrial engineering professor; and Helene Finger, Women’s Engineering Program director. Civil engineering master's student Isabell Chavez and aerospace engineering senior Payton Porter also will be recognized for their outstanding contributions to SWE, the university and the community. Awards will be handed out during WE23, the world’s largest conference and career fair for women engineers and technologists, Oct. 26-28, in Los Angeles.
Cal Poly Study Analyzes Nearshore Marine Heat Waves and Cold Spells Amid Changing Climate Conditions
Student and faculty researchers, in conjunction with a team on the East Coast, are exploring how climate change is impacting extreme ocean temperatures off California’s Central Coast. Together with the Virginia Institute of Marine Science in Gloucester Point, the graduate school in marine science for the College of William & Mary, the first-ever study looks at drivers of both marine heat waves and cold spells in the shallow waters along the California coast. The work is investigating conditions that lead to extreme water temperatures. Spikes in warm waters, known as marine heat waves, can be exacerbated by rising global temperatures. On the opposite extreme are prolonged periods of cold waters, known as marine cold spells. In California, varying upwelling patterns significantly influence these coastal water temperature extremes. The findings were published July 31 in a Nature Scientific Reports article titled “Effects of basin-scale climate modes and upwelling on nearshore marine heatwaves and cold spells in the California Current." News of the study that provides a better understanding of when, where and why these extreme marine events occur was reported by media organizations across the nation. “One thing is clear,” said Ryan Walter, a coauthor and associate professor of physics specializing in physical oceanography. “These extreme temperature events are not going away, so it is critical that we continue to explore their drivers and consequences.”
Nine in 10 Cal Poly Graduates are Employed or Pursuing Graduate Degrees
Ninety-one percent of graduates are positively engaged, with the vast majority working or attending graduate schools in California, according to the university’s latest Career Services Graduate Status Report. Eight in 10 accepted jobs in the Golden State, including 18% in San Luis Obispo County. “Employers tell us time and again that they seek to hire Cal Poly graduates because our grads are Ready Day One,” said Amie Hammond, career services executive director. The office annually surveys Cal Poly graduates to determine their post-commencement plans, top employers and locations, employment regions, and starting median salaries. This most recent survey includes information on 2,232 graduates in the nine months following graduation. Of the graduates who are positively engaged, 71% are working full time, 4% are working part time and 14% are attending graduate schools. Another 9% were still seeking employment, and 2% were engaged in other pursuits, including travel, a planned gap year and personal commitments. The starting median salary continues to climb, with 2021-22 graduates reporting higher earnings than past classes.
Read more about postgraduation student opportunities
Cal Poly and Western Region Fire Officials Announce Alliance Aimed at Creating Fire-Resilient Communities
The Cal Poly Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Fire Institute has formed a strategic alliance with the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA) to further Cal Poly’s mission of developing holistic solutions to prevent destructive wildfires and help build more resilient communities. The alliance with the WFCA, announced Aug. 16, supports Cal Poly’s interdisciplinary efforts to facilitate research, education, training and the outreach needed to address the catastrophic and growing problem of wildland-urban interface fires in California and beyond. Cal Poly’s WUI Fire Institute and the WFCA will collaborate on mitigation efforts from analysis to management, with the overall goal of providing solutions that reduce the threat to those living in WUI communities. The alliance follows the hiring of retired Mammoth Lakes Fire Chief Frank Frievalt as director of Cal Poly’s WUI Fire Institute in April. Frievalt previously served as fire chief for the Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District, division chief of operations for the Sparks Fire Department and in various other leadership roles for the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Nevada and California State Fire Chiefs Associations and the University of Nevada, Reno.
Read more about Alliance Aimed at Creating Fire-Resilient Communities
Seventh Annual Strawberry Field Day Heralded as Huge Success
Over 430 strawberry growers, researchers and industry representatives gathered Aug. 3 at the Strawberry Center for the seventh annual Field Day — the largest research and education event for the California strawberry industry. “The Strawberry Center Field Day gives growers the opportunity to see their investments in research in action,” said Allen Davis, chairman of the board at the California Strawberry Commission. “It’s exciting to see this partnership between the California Strawberry Commission and the Cal Poly Strawberry Center bring together growers, students and researchers to develop more efficient and sustainable tools that are being used today in California strawberry ranches.” Participants rotated through automation, entomology and plant pathology stations, and heard from Cal Poly students and scientists about the latest research taking place at the Strawberry Center. Topics ranged from the newest automation technology and predatory mites to soil-borne pathogens of strawberry and much more. “The Cal Poly Strawberry Center creates a strong synergistic relationship with the students, researchers and the strawberry industry,” said Neil Nagata, an Oceanside, California, strawberry grower, the Strawberry Commission reported. “California is leading the way in strawberry farming, not just in volume, but in innovative, sustainable practices that have been adopted around the world.” The Strawberry Center was formed in 2014 in a partnership between the state Strawberry Commission and university to increase the sustainability of the Golden State’s $3 billion strawberry industry.
See a video recap of Field Day 2023
Biology Student Receives 2023 CSU Trustees’ Award and $7,000 Scholarship
Biology student Christina Benitez Ruiz, studying to become a medical practitioner who helps low-income minority groups gain better access to health care has received a 2023 California State University Trustees’ Scholar Award for Outstanding Achievement. The awards are presented annually to one student from each of the CSU system’s 23 campuses. Like her counterparts throughout the state, Benitez Ruiz, a junior from Bakersfield, California, was selected for superior academic performance, personal accomplishments, community service and financial need. The 20-year-old will receive a $7,000 scholarship as one of the four William Randolph Hearst Scholars. She and the other 22 awardees will be publicly recognized Sept. 12 at the CSU Board of Trustees meeting in Long Beach. Benitez Ruiz was surprised and delighted by the award. “I am excited,” she said, “since this prize will be very helpful for all of my expenses, from rent and auto insurance to phone bills, haircuts and others outside of my academic demands.”
Political Science Senior is Panetta Institute Congressional Intern
Danielle “Dani” Bello, a fourth-year political science student from San Carlos, California, will serve as Cal Poly’s 2023 representative to the Panetta Institute Congressional Internship Program. After a two-week training period at the Panetta Institute at CSU Monterey Bay, Bello will work in the capitol office of a California congressional representative in Washington, D.C., for 11 weeks in the fall. “Since my first day at Cal Poly, I’ve wanted to embody Learn by Doing and pursue hands-on opportunities, especially in the policy sphere,” said Bello. “I’m excited to learn more about the intricacies of public policy and be in the spaces where the important conversations are happening. In my time at Cal Poly, I’ve felt encouraged to seek out opportunities and learn beyond the classroom. I’m excited to bring this mindset to Washington.”
Read more about Panetta Institute Intern Danielle Bello
Groundbreaking Data Science Project Empowers Global Fight Against Human Trafficking
Organizations combating human trafficking are using a powerful new network built by Cal Poly students in the data science capstone project that uncovers connections between co-conspirators to identify businesses engaged in a modern form of slavery. The team — a computer science major and three statistics students — took on the challenge of building and training the network with data from Colorado massage businesses that could help agencies and law enforcement find illicit operations — the No. 1 face of sex trafficking. They worked with the Global Emancipation Network for the 20-week capstone project, part of the cross-disciplinary studies minor in data science program, creating a code that officials at the California Department of Justice, stakeholders in Texas and law enforcement officers across the United Kingdom are using to construct their own networks.
Read more about the data science project
University Personnel Offers Well-being Workshops in September and October
University Personnel-Employee Wellbeing has worked with LifeMatters, Cal Poly’s employee assistance program, to offer synchronous well-being workshops in September and October. They include:
- Co-Worker Communication — Effective communication is essential to building and maintaining relationships and central to skillfully addressing disagreements and conflict in the workplace. Join this session to understand conflict and resolution, tips for eliminating defensive behavior, active listening and to learn problem-solving skills. Thursday, Sept. 21, at 10 a.m.
- Stress or Success: Thriving in a Chaotic World — Join this session to learn practical ideas on how to reduce stress right away as an overall lifestyle change. Learn causes of stress through understanding the art of resiliency, mindset and attitudes, habits and actions and connections and relationships. Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 2 p.m.
- Living to Work or Working to Live: Finding Life Balance — What is life balance? We need to let go of the idea that there will be a perfect balance between work and family. There are steps to take to bridge a gap between them. In this workshop, you will learn to identify your values, review barriers to life balance, review goal-setting and learn tips for life balance. Thursday, Oct. 26, at 2 p.m.
Email Lisa Gray for more information on well-being workshops.
Technology Transfer Virtual Info Session Set for Sept. 25
Cal Poly has hired TreMonti Consulting, LLC, a national leader in technology transfer practice and administration, to handle campus technology transfer office operations. The firm, with decades of experience in the field of innovation advancement and more than 200 worldwide clients, will manage the university’s portfolio with a consistent level of outside counsel and departmental input and insights, as well as with a goal towards an increased inventor involvement. Learn more by attending a technology transfer virtual informational session with TreMonti’s Holly Meadows from 11:10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Sept. 25 via Zoom. Meadows will also host one-on-one appointments Monday, Sept. 25 and Tuesday, Sept. 26. Sign up to schedule an appointment. Questions? Email [email protected] or visit the Technology Transfer webpage.
Attend the Sept. 25 Zoom session
Career Education Canvas Modules Available to Embed in Courses
Career Services offers career curriculum available in Canvas modules that faculty can embed in their courses. The modules were developed by professional career counselors, in consultation with the Center for Teaching and Learning, the Career Services Advisory Council, faculty and students. Modules are available on the following topics:
- Networking.
- Interviewing.
- Discovering Career Possibilities.
- Navigating Your Job/Internship Search.
- Résumé and Cover Letter.
Each module is designed to be delivered asynchronously and includes several customizable components, such as readings, videos, and activities. Faculty are encouraged to complement the material by having a career counselor visit their classes as well. Learn more about the modules and/or request access. If you've used the modules in the past, continue to submit this form each quarter you use them to help Career Services track student utilization of this service.
Learn more about Career Education Canvas Modules
Faculty Advisor Training Series Planned in October; Register Today
University Advising is offering a Faculty Advisor Training series that introduces undergraduate faculty advisors to academic advising core competencies. Click on the below links to register.
- FA 101: Nuts & Bolts of Faculty Advising: Friday, Oct. 6.
- FA 102: Assemble Your Faculty Advising Toolkit: Friday, Oct. 13.
- FA 103: Building Student Success through Faculty Advising: Friday, Oct. 20.
Questions? Contact Christina Wolfe-Chandler, advisor training coordinator, at [email protected].
Faculty Connections: A Yearlong Campuswide Faculty Orientation Program
Faculty Connections is a yearlong program — September to June — designed to connect faculty to physical spaces, people and resources across campus. Although designed for incoming faculty, all employees — faculty and staff — no matter how long they've been working at Cal Poly, are welcome to attend. Weekly events fall into one of five themes:
- Socials.
- Teacher Training.
- Research Training.
- Campus Tours.
- Campus Resources.
For the 2023-24 list of events, visit the Faculty Connections webpage. Note that some events require reservations, so sign up today to reserve a spot!
Sabah Al-Hadad, a longtime mathematics professor, lost his battle with cancer on June 13, 2023. He served as an influential faculty member for more than three decades. He authored three math books adopted for department use, advised several student clubs and was a dedicated mentor and tutor to students of all majors. Born in Baghad in 1934, Al-Hadad became interested in politics and social justice, participating in clandestine meetings instrumental in developing the Ba’ath Party. Due to safety concerns, Al-Hadad’s parents arranged for him to attend Texas Tech College (now university) in 1956, where he met Samira Atiya, a Lebanese nursing student. The couple later married and had two children, Jenann and Sig. Al-Hadad, who graduated from Cal Poly with a master’s degree in agricultural engineering, started his career as a math professor at Cal Poly in 1963. Eight years later he earned a doctorate in education at Arizona State University. Al-Hadad and his wife opened their San Luis Obispo home to international students, who were working their way through school and left their mark on many. T.C. Knemeyer, an international student who came to Cal Poly from Germany in 1977, was inspired by Al-Hadad and has enjoyed a successful journalism career as a foreign correspondent.
Student Center Upgrade is Live!
The PeopleSoft Student Center has been upgraded. The new Student Center features a mobile-friendly interface, intuitive navigation and convenient access to enrollment, financial and academic progress resources. The Office of the Registrar website has been updated with tutorials and instructions to familiarize students with the new look of the platform. Faculty and staff who regularly use the Student Center in their campus roles can view the upgraded platform via their Advisor and Faculty Centers. For more information, consult the Advisor Center User Guide or the Faculty Center User Guide.
see the Student Center upgrades
Help Support Out-of-State Students
Faculty and staff are invited to become local guides to out-of-state students this year through the Cal Poly Local Connections program. Local Connections aims to support out-of-state students and foster a sense of community in their new home away from home. It offers Mustangs the chance to find and form lasting support systems throughout their Learn by Doing journey, providing opportunities to meet, connect and build long-lasting friendships with faculty, staff, local community members and fellow out-of-state students. Join today as a local guide to connect with a current out-of-state student and offer support, guidance, friendship and recommendations. It can be as easy as meeting on campus once a quarter over a cup of coffee.
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Support Mustang Move-in During September
University Housing wants you! Volunteers are needed to welcome more than 8,800 Mustangs to their campus homes in September. Sign up for a shift today! Volunteers greet student residents and their supporters with a smile as well as direct traffic, support check-in functions, collect green moving bins and more. New first-year and transfer students will move in Thursday-Friday, Sept. 14-15. Continuing students move in Monday-Tuesday, Sept. 18-19. Volunteers receive a $50 gift card to the University Store for each shift worked. Volunteers find that welcoming new students as they begin their journey at Cal Poly to be a welcoming experience. For more information, email [email protected].
September is National Recovery Month
University Personnel and Campus Health and Wellbeing are celebrating National Recovery Month, the annual recognition begun in 1989 that substance-use treatment benefits society. This year's theme is “Recovery is for Everyone: Every Person, Every Family, Every Community.” Employees and their household members can access mental health and substance-use support through the employee assistance program, LifeMatters, at 800-367-7474 or mylifematters.com. Cal Poly health plans also provide mental health and substance use support. Contact your plan provider for exact terms and conditions of coverage.
access mental health and substance-use support
Fitness Class Reservations are Back at the Cal Poly Recreation Center
Elevate your lifestyle with a new workout from ASI’s Fitness Schedule. Classes begin Monday, Sept. 18. Reservations for fan-favorite classes Body Pump and Breakaway can be made 24 hours before the class date. In addition to the free offerings, explore ASI’s specialized fitness classes, including Shorin Ryu Karate, Kickboxing, TRX Circuit, Salsa/Bachata and Acro Yoga. Visit the ASI Fitness webpage for details.
Check the Fall ASI Fitness calendar for courses and swim times
ASI Aquatics Offerings for the Entire Family
Whether you’re just dipping your toes back into the water or are a seasoned swimmer, ASI Aquatics has something for every swimming level! The aquatics classes range from SCUBA certifications and Aqua Fit, to intermediate and masters (morning and evening) lap swimming. Youth swim lessons and Parent and Me Swim classes are also available. Classes quickly fill, so be sure to register today.
See a list of ASI aquatics classes
Registration Open for ASI Fall Programming
Ready. Set. Register! ASI fall programming registration opened Sept. 11, so secure your spot now in some of its popular programs. With heart-pumping fitness classes, action-packed intramural sports, adventurous outdoor trips and refreshing aquatics — ASI has something special for everyone! Learn more on the ASI website.
Check out ASI's Fall recreation programs
Payment-Check Run Day Moves Up to Get Payments Out Earlier
Payment Services is changing the campus check run day to ensure faculty, staff, students and off-campus vendors receive payment or reimbursement checks earlier in the week to deposit or cash before the weekend. Starting Tuesday, Oct. 3, Payment Services will begin cutting checks Tuesdays instead of Fridays. With this new schedule, employee reimbursement direct deposits will occur twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For information on how to enroll in NON-PAYROLL direct deposit login to the Cal Poly Portal, click on “Job Task” and follow the “Enroll in Direct Deposit for Employee Reimbursements” link. Questions? Email payment technicians at [email protected], or call 6-2232.
Statistics Consulting Services Through Dec. 8
Statistics consulting for the campus is offered by appointment from Sept. 14 through Dec. 8. The service provides assistance in facilitating research design and data analysis. The Statistics Department can assist a variety of disciplines, said Professor Soma Roy and Associate Professor Steve Rein, who serve as consultants. They can advise on data collection, experimental design and analysis of research projects, in addition to leading seminars or tutorials on requested topics and offering advice on computer packages available at Cal Poly. Faculty, staff and students interested in the service can visit the Statistics Department website for more details. Email [email protected] to schedule a consultation.
More details on Statistics Department consultations
Campus Blood Drive on Dexter Lawn Oct. 10
Come to Dexter Lawn on Tuesday, Oct. 10, for a life-changing event! You’ll be a hero and save up to three lives — in just an hour. A campus blood drive hosted by University Personnel, the Orfalea College of Business and Campus Health and Wellbeing returns to campus in search of the heroic. A Vitalant bus will be on the concrete walkway near the Dexter Building (No. 34). Appointments are available between 10 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. Scheduled donations are prioritized over walk-ups. Donors are encouraged to hydrate well and eat a hearty meal before donating. Contact Lisa Gray at [email protected] for more information.
Schedule An Appointment for a blood donation
Deadline for Honorary Degree Nominations for 2024 is Sept. 29
Nominations are open for honorary degrees to be awarded by the CSU and Cal Poly in 2024. These degrees recognize achievements in all parts of the world. The process is confidential, including informing an individual that they have been nominated. Nominees must demonstrate high moral character and be distinguished in their respected fields, and the expertise and gravitas of the individual must be widely recognized. They must have demonstrated intellectual and humane values consistent with the ideals of the CSU and the aims of higher education and with the highest ideals of their chosen fields. Service or benefaction to the university do not alone justify the awarding of an honorary degree. Cal Poly’s honorary degree process is available online. Send nominations, including name and a brief biography highlighting the reasons for consideration, to Vice President for Student Affairs Keith Humphrey at [email protected] by 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29.
Read the CSU policy for honorary degrees
Host an Event During Mustang Family Weekend Oct. 20-22
Parent and Family Programs will host Mustang Family Weekend Oct. 20-22 and invites colleges, departments and programs to participate. During the weekend, about 2,000 parents, supporters, families and friends will attend college and department events, interactive tours, athletic events, cultural programming and live performances. Hosting an event is a great opportunity for families to meet college leadership, tour a special facility, listen to a compelling lecture, attend a reception, witness a unique demonstration and deepen their connection to Cal Poly. To sign up, complete the Mustang Family Weekend Intent to Participate form by Thursday, Sept. 21. All event details will be published on the Mustang Family Weekend schedule. For more information, call Parent and Family Programs at ext. 6-6799 or email to [email protected].
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Campus Joins CSU Program to Mentor Future Faculty
Cal Poly will participate in the CSU Pre-Professor Program next year. PREPP will introduce Chancellor’s Doctoral Incentive Program Fellows to faculty careers at the CSU. PREPP Fellows pair with a faculty mentor on a CSU campus, where they will focus on teaching, curriculum and mentoring students to understand faculty roles at a master’s-level institution. Mentors connect with up to three fellows annually and receive eight weighted teaching units (WTUs) of assigned time. Each participating campus has a program liaison and a faculty mentor. Cal Poly’s inaugural liaison is Julie Garcia, professor of psychology and child development and faculty director of program improvement. Faculty can learn more by contacting Garcia at [email protected].
Learn more about the CSU Pre-Professor Program
Take Advantage of Professional Development Courses in September
Employee and Organization Development announced a robust selection of September professional development offerings to kick off the fall quarter of the Cross Campus Collaboration series — virtual workshops offered by Cal Poly and other CSU campuses. These unique professional development opportunities extend learning beyond campus borders in a convenient way for participants. New courses and dates have been added for September. View and register using the links below. Registration is open on a first-come basis, so don’t delay
- Sept. 13, 10-11 a.m.: Excel Tips and Tricks.
- Sept. 14, 2-3 p.m.: Onboarding and Offboarding Employees — Keys to Continuity.
- Sept. 15, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Facilitating Challenging Conversations: Preparing Yourself.
- Sept. 19, 10-11 a.m.: Gender Identity and Pronoun Use.
- Sept. 20, 10-11:30 a.m.: How Every CSU Employee Can Become a Customer Advocate.
- Sept. 26, 1:30-3 p.m.: Exposing Hidden Bias.
This is just a partial list of classes. See the upcoming Cross Campus Collaboration Sessions or visit the learnandgrow.calpoly.edu website.
Fall Quarter Book and Learning Circles for Employees
Employee and Organization Development announces its fall quarter Book and Learning Circles.
Book Circles
Read and discuss over three to four sessions:
- “Who Moved My Cheese?” by Spencer Johnson, M.D.
- “Inclusion on Purpose” by Ruchika Tulshyan
- “Atomic Habits” by James Clear
Learning Circles
Watch a video or other media and discuss during a single session:
- “Original Thinkers” by Adam Grant
- “Belonging, A Critical Piece of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” by Carin Taylor
- “Intersectionality at Work” by Michelle Gadsden-Williams
To view book descriptions and register, visit the Book and Learning Circles webpage or the learnandgrow.calpoly.edu website.
visit the Book and Learning Circles webpage
CSU’s Got Talent Sept. 26 Webcast: Psychological Safety is Key to a Collaborative and Healthy Hybrid Workplace
The CSU’s Got Talent series begins the school year with a discussion of the importance of psychological safety for ethical decision-making — and how the lack of it in an organization can lead to disaster. The Sept. 26 Zoom workshop will feature Garth Sheriff, founder of Sheriff Consulting, which specializes in professional and leadership skill courses for CPAs and finance professionals. The hourlong webcast will start at 10 a.m. PDT. Research shows that organizations and teams with higher psychological safety are more productive, creative and happier. Moreover, they make better and more ethical decisions. The webcast will examine current research to better understand psychological safety for organizations and teams and introduce ways to assess and improve psychological safety for participants. Those who attend can watch a replay on the Learning Hub.
Music Department Sounds a Triumphant 2023-24 Events Season
The Music Department’s upcoming season will feature numerous student and faculty performers as well as guest artists. This first event is Oct. 20, a Faculty Showcase Recital, followed Nov. 9 by Cal Poly Bandfest that will include guest ensemble Boston Brass, a one-of-a-kind musical experience. Additional fall events include:
- Nov. 14: Instrumental Student Recital.
- Nov. 16: Vocal Student Recital.
- Nov. 17: Fall Jazz Concert.
- Nov. 30: Piano Student Recital.
- Dec. 1: Choirs' Holiday Kaleidoscope.
- Dec. 2: Arab Music Ensemble Fall Concert.
- Dec. 3: Symphony Fall Concert.
See the entire 2023-24 season on the Music Department’s calendar website. For more information, email the department at [email protected] or call ext. 6-2406. Tickets are on sale at the Cal Poly Ticket Office. To order by phone, call ext. 6-4849. Cal Poly faculty and staff receive a 20% discount on individual tickets.
Learn more about the fall student performances
Cal Poly Arts 2023-24 Season Packed With Artists Around the Globe
The upcoming Cal Poly Arts season promises to be one of most dynamic yet, featuring four award-winning Broadway shows and performances by such artists as David Sedaris, Herb Alpert, Taj Mahal and Bruce Hornsby. And in keeping with tradition, there’s an exclusive 20% discount on tickets to all Cal Poly faculty and staff. The benefits don't end there! Faculty and staff who become subscribers (purchasing tickets to at least four shows by Sunday, July 30) get early access to the best seats. To use the 20% discount, contact the Cal Poly Ticket Office or use this direct link. Pictured: Taimane Gardner, a virtuoso, songwriter, singer and theater producer, has established herself as one of the leading ukulele players in the world, known for a fierce and inventive style. She will perform Friday, Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Spanos Theatre.
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.