California Impact
College Corps Funded For Three More Years Through State Grant
Cal Poly has been awarded up to $20 million over three years from California Volunteers, Office of the Governor, to continue the impactful #CaliforniansForAll College Corps program, which engages students to solve problems in their communities while helping to create debt-free pathways to college. The award ensures that hundreds of students in the College Corps program, now in its fourth year, will continue to contribute thousands of volunteer hours at over 35 community-based sites working in four priority areas — K-12 education, climate action, healthy futures and food insecurity — through the 2028-29 academic year.
Campus Dining
Website Wins Two SIA Awards
Cal Poly Campus Dining earned two Silver Service Industry Advertising Awards for its website and recent site refresh. The national awards recognize excellence in creativity, marketing execution and innovation across the service sector. The updated site improves user experience, especially on mobile devices, with clearer navigation, enhanced visuals and expanded call-to-action features for menus, hours and events. The recognition reflects Campus Dining’s ongoing commitment to delivering accessible, high-quality service to the Cal Poly community.
College of Liberal Arts
Ana Hartig
Ana Hartig, emeritus lecturer in World Languages and Cultures, passed away last month at 88. Born in Barcelona on July 31, 1937, she taught Spanish language and literature at Cal Poly (1979–1984; 1991–2020). She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Barcelona (1964) and her M.A. from UCSB (1969), advancing to Ph.D. candidacy in 1984. Witty and vivacious, Ana shared her love of Spanish culture and brought warmth, humor and insight to her teaching. She is survived by her two children, three grandchildren and family in Spain. She will be deeply missed by her friends and colleagues at Cal Poly.
Emergency Operations Center
Support Needed for St. Patrick’s Day Efforts
The university is seeking individuals interested in assisting in residence halls to support campus efforts over St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Those who sign up to assist may be asked to verify resident IDs at checkpoints across University Housing and walk through halls in pairs to deter issues and report concerns to staff. All participants will receive a Campus Dining meal voucher. Individuals who sign up for certain critical-need shifts will also receive $50 in their Campus Express account. For more information about participating, read the Feb. 25 campus message on the Dean of Student’s webpage.
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Campus Health and Wellbeing
Alcohol and Other Drug Misuse, Addiction, Recovery Teach-In Scheduled for March 6
Join campus and community partners from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, March 6, at Chumash Auditorium for an engaging conversation about current addiction and recovery trends impacting San Luis Obispo. Hear from fellow students and local professionals working in prevention, treatment and recovery support, and take part in interactive learning sessions designed to strengthen harm reduction efforts on our campus and in the broader community. Explore how trends are evolving, share ideas and experiences and connect with students, faculty and staff committed to creating a healthier, more informed campus culture. Enjoy free food and build meaningful connections.
Administration and Finance
Reminder: Concur Blackout Runs Through March 8
Concur is currently unavailable through March 8 as system enhancements are implemented. The updated system will launch March 9. Enhancements include ProCard reconciliation and card applications, revised request forms and expense reports, hospitality justification forms and employee reimbursements, all within one system. Learn more about Concur Enhancements.
Music Department
Marching Band Invited to Perform for 11th Time in Chinese New Year Parade
The Mustang Marching Band has been invited to participate in the Alaska Airlines Chinese New Year Parade on Saturday, March 7, in San Francisco. The band’s more than 220 members — from academic disciplines across the campus and nearly all of Cal Poly’s six colleges — perform at nearly 50 campus events each year, including athletic games and university functions. The parade will celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse and will be broadcast live on ABC 7 and streamed on Hulu.
Campus Community
Celebrate International Women's Day March 9
Join the International Center and Kennedy Library in celebrating International Women’s Day 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, March 9 at the library’s first-floor entrance. Stop by for a photo booth, games with prizes and opportunities to learn how IWD is recognized around the world. First observed in 1911, International Women’s Day continues to champion gender equity and amplify women’s voices. Throughout March, Cal Poly honors the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
Cal Poly Arts
Giordano Dance Chicago to Perform March 10
Celebrated as America's Original Jazz Dance Company, Giordano Dance Chicago ignites the stage with explosive energy and artistry. Featured works include the dazzling one-act "Gershwin in B" by Emmy-Award-winning and GDC resident choreographer Al Blackstone, the bold and sultry "Red & Black" by “Dancing with the Stars” choreographer Ray Leeper and more! This performance includes a post-show Q&A with company members and Cal Poly Arts Director Molly Clark. Open to all ticket holders. This event has student tickets and a 20-percent staff and faculty discount available.
Music Department
Cal Poly Band and Orchestra Festival Finale Concert Set for March 13
The Cal Poly Band and Orchestra Festival Finale Concert will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 13, in the Performing Arts Center. Cal Poly’s Wind Orchestra and Wind Ensemble will present works by Ferrer Ferran, Dennis Llinás and Samuel Hazo whose music is drawn from American, Cuban and Spanish traditions; plus a new setting of “Shenendoah” by Omar Thomas; John Mackey’s “Foundry” with non-traditional percussion; “Stitches in Time: A Second Piece,” a new work by Cal Poly music Professor Meredith Brammeier; and “Music for Prague, 1968,” Karel Husa’s response to the invasion of his home country.
Music Department
Cal Poly Choirs to Present Persichetti ‘Winter Cantata’ on March 14
Cal Poly’s PolyPhonics and Cantabile will present a choral concert at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at the First Presbyterian Church of San Luis Obispo. Cantabile will sing Vincent Persichetti’s “Winter Cantata” with John Astaire on marimba, and Suzanne Duffy on flute; and “The Love of Thousands” by Reena Esmail, known for blending Hindustani and Western music traditions. PolyPhonics will feature works it will perform on its Northern California tour: Ernest Bloch’s “Sacred Service,” gospel- and spiritual-inspired works such as Moses Hogan’s “This Little Light of Mine” and Paul Caldwell and Sean Ivory’s “John the Revelator.”