New Student and Transition Programs
Campus Invited to 33rd Annual Open House April 9-11
About 7,000 potential students and their supporters are expected to attend this year’s Open House event — the opportunity for prospective students to get a glimpse of life as a Mustang and help decide if Cal Poly is right for them. The campus community is invited to participate: Show your support at the Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market on April 9 and enjoy a campus showcase with a club fair and performances on April 11. Be aware, April 10 will be the busiest day on campus, so give yourself extra time to travel. Download the Cal Poly Orientation app for the full schedule.
Cal Poly Maritime Academy
Women in Maritime Leadership Conference Inspires Future Leaders
The Women in Maritime Leadership Conference returned to Cal Poly Maritime Academy on March 13-14, bringing together nearly 90 students and 50 faculty, staff and industry professionals for mentorship and leadership development. Centered on the theme Grit and Grace, keynote speakers Larkin Bohn, a former maritime officer; Barbara Pickering, president of Chevron Shipping Co.; and Tosca Pinder, marine insurance broker at USI Insurance, explored how identity and experience shape leadership. “The biggest lesson I’ve learned at sea is … you don’t have to amputate parts of yourself to lead,” Bohn said. The conference highlighted inclusive leadership and the impact of emerging maritime professionals.
Bailey College of Science and Mathematics
Physics Department Chair Joins Board of National Museum
Physics Department Chair Jennifer Klay has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Klay was described by the museum in a news release as a world-renowned nuclear physicist and educator who brings over two decades of expertise in fundamental research, academic leadership and public advocacy. Klay’s accolades include the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics for her work with CERN’s Large Hadron Collider, the world’s largest and most powerful particle accelerator; contributions to seven major experimental collaborations at six U.S. National Laboratories and international research.
Campus Dining
Chef Wins NACUFS Regional Challenge
Cal Poly chef Arthur Dulin earned top honors at the Pacific Region National Association of College and University Food Services Culinary Challenge on March 24, outperforming competitors from Stanford, Pomona and Pacific Lutheran. Using required ingredients, Dulin prepared fried catfish with fresh okra and a red radish salad, impressing judges on flavor, balance and execution. The win advances him to the NACUFS national conference in New Orleans this summer.
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CSU International Programs
Call for Proposals: Lead a Study Abroad Program in Summer 2027
CSU International Programs (CSUIP) invites faculty to submit proposals to lead a short-term study abroad program in summer 2027. Competitive proposals will integrate academic rigor with high-impact, place-based learning. Selected faculty will design and teach a three-week, 3-unit course in Italy, Spain or Ghana, with CSUIP staff providing logistical and administrative support and in-country expertise. An info session will be held April 3 at 2 p.m. Faculty are encouraged to review proposal requirements and apply by April 15.
Mustang Shop
Spring Apple Sale is April 6-10
The Cal Poly Mustang Shop on campus will host a Spring Apple Sale Monday, April 6, through Friday, April 10. Take advantage of our best Apple deals of the year. Save up to 5% off the new Apple iPad Air M4, MacBook Air M5, MacBook Pro M5 and MacBook Neo. Limited exclusions apply. Save up to 10% on remaining MacBook Air/Pros, iPad Air/Pros, iPads and iPad minis. Limited exclusions apply. Institutional sales permitted for this sale event. Preorders are available beginning April 1. For preorders and product questions, contact Deanna Hanna at d.hanna@follett.com or (805) 457-9652, Opt. 5, for the Cal Poly Mustang Shop Tech Department.
University Development and Alumni Engagement
Celebrate Poly Gives April 9-11
It's almost time for Poly Gives, when the Cal Poly community unites in support of Learn by Doing. We especially appreciate our faculty and staff, who are vital to making this day a success every year. Will your college, department, team or club show up in the rankings this year? Not without your support! During Poly Gives, your gift fuels a collective impact that funds the Learn by Doing experiences that change students' lives. This includes gifts to student-led crowdfunding campaigns, which support student projects and organizations. Take part in the excitement and help mark 125 years of Learn by Doing by making a gift during Poly Gives — you won't want to miss the fun!
Sexual Assault Action Month
Safer to Host Sexual Assault Action Month in April
Join Safer in celebrating its 30th anniversary on campus and in honoring Sexual Assault Action Month (SAAM) in April. With its theme, "Safer, Stronger. Moving Forward Together,” it also marks the 25th SAAM on the Cal Poly campus. With events that celebrate its past and look to the future, Safer will honor survivors, celebrate change and look to the future of gender-based violence prevention. For a full list of events, visit the SAAM website and take a stand against sexual violence!
University Personnel
Vitalant Blood Drive Scheduled for April 13 on Dexter Lawn
Join us on April 13 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to donate blood with Vitalant right on Cal Poly’s campus! To schedule your appointment, call Vitalant at (877) 258-4825 and mention blood drive code K3011 or visit the provided registration link below. Donations are open to all employees and students.
Bailey College of Science and Mathematics
See the Latest Views of Solar Wind from NASA Satellites
Project Scientist Sarah Gibson will be presenting the latest images captured of solar wind from NASA’s Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere (PUNCH) mission. The event will take place Wednesday, April 8, from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Advanced Technology Laboratories building (Building 7) on campus and include stargazing on the patio. The PUNCH constellation of four small satellites is now making global, 3-D observations of the sun’s outer atmosphere as it transitions into the solar wind that fills the solar system. PUNCH was launched in March 2025 at Vandenberg Space Force Base.
Performing Arts Center
See ‘Curious George: The Golden Meatball’ on April 12
PAC Outreach presents a special “choose-what-you-pay” performance of “Curious George: The Golden Meatball” on Sunday, April 12 at 2 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center in Harold Miossi Hall. Join the inquisitive, engaging monkey-star of books, movies and the award-winning PBS television show in a brand new musical. Tickets for this event are subsidized through the PAC Outreach Services program to help provide greater access to performing arts in our community. Tickets are available at just $10 each.