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Cal Poly Students Win National Award
KCOY
November 2, 2012
Congratulations going out to a couple of Cal Poly Students who've won first and second place in the national 2012 Leading Edge Competition. According to the school, "the entries for Challenge 1 and Challenge 2 portions of the competition were submitted in spring 2012. The winners were just recently announced. Challenge 1 was for third- and fourth-year students. They were charged with designing a zero-net energy, mixed-use building of approximately 40,000 square feet containing 12 units of co-housing, a yoga studio, exercise gym and meeting space plus three units of office/retail space, a landscaped courtyard with bicycle parking, and other outdoor amenities. Cal Poly junior Derek McFarland, advised by Professor Margarida Yin, took second place in Challenge 1. Challenge 2, for first- and second-year students, was to design a co-housing community aimed at baby-boomer retirees, emphasizing vitality and incorporating elements devoted to recreation, technology and a wellness center. Specifically the students were challenged to design a zero-net energy, six-unit townhouse-style residential building with an outdoor children's play yard and an internet café/juice bar open to the public. Natalie Abbott, a junior from San Luis Obispo, won first place in Challenge 2. She was advised by professors Howard Weisenthal and Barry Williams.
In Wake of Hurricane Sandy, Free Webinar Explores Strategies for Unified Emergency Messaging
University Business
November 5, 2012
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, college administrators, campus safety directors, and CTOs are invited to attend a free one-hour webinar on Wednesday, November 14th, 2012 at 1:00 PM eastern entitled "Unifying Existing Communication Channels Into a One-Click ENS." Used by more than 800 schools around the country, e2Campus is the leading safety communication solution for schools. The e2Campus 360 Safety Suite includes uAlert, uTip, uSafe, uConference, Hotline and the Multimodal Showcase. The award-winning flagship service, uAlert, is the first and most trusted unified emergency notification system in education. Higher education clients include large universities such as Arizona State, Penn State, and Cal Poly as well as smaller colleges with less than 100 students. K12 clients include large school districts such as St. Tammany Parish Public School System to small private day schools.
Elect Maldonado
The Tribune
November 5, 2012
I am a 21-year-old Cal Poly student and when I read the news about the paralysis that is occurring in Congress at the expense of the people, it becomes clear to me that we need a new voice in Washington. Abel Maldonado is a moderate Republican who knows working solutions to real-world problems. Abel puts people first and will work with both parties to pass the best solutions to our nation’s troubles. He has proven this during his tenure in the state Legislature where he crossed party lines to pass a budget and prevent California from falling further in debt. This was a tough choice that took courage to make and cost him the support of many in his party. This is a stark contrast to Congresswoman Lois Capps, who rarely votes against her party and continues to spend excessive amounts of money on programs that have failed to achieve their goals. These programs cost the taxpayer and have not improved the economy, the national debt, or the chances of my generation finding a job after graduating from college. It is time to elect a representative who will save any chance my generation has at a better future.
Umpqua Bank to Open New Agriculture and Commercial Banking Center in California’s Central Coast
Daily Finance
November 5, 2012
Umpqua Bank, a subsidiary of Umpqua Holdings Corporation (NAS: UMPQ) , has hired Mark Pearce as senior vice president and manager of its new Central Coast, Calif. commercial agriculture center. A California native and long-time resident of the Central Coast, Pearce has more than 20 years of experience in agricultural finance and is a leading authority in the industry. He has deep knowledge of production agriculture and the region, and will focus on expanding Umpqua's investments in agriculture and commercial business financing throughout the Central Coast…Pearce is a graduate of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo where he earned a Bachelor of Science in agricultural business management. He attended the Pacific Coast Banking School and holds a Chartered Financial Consultant designation from The American College in Bryn Mawr, Penn.
Not wowed by WOW
The Tribune
November 5, 2012
Every year I am appalled at the Cal Poly activities “introducing” new students to the campus. Instead of having some civilized events where students can become acquainted with the campus environment, they throw them into a mob that results in “fewer arrests,” (SLO is so proud) but more ER visits. This is probably the first time away from home for some freshmen. They must think they have been thrust into Dante’s Inferno. Shame on you Cal Poly and other colleges like you.
Dairy job brought Kings to SLO
The Tribune
November 4, 2012
"My parents were told not to rent a house in the Hawthorne district (in San Luis Obispo) because the kids were tough … the Rizzolis and the Cattaneos,” recalled legendary Hawthorne Elementary School teacher Clara Baldridge in 2008… Then, Clara’s mother got to “cook for the cowboys” in the cafeteria at Cal Poly. The family got to live above the cafeteria, which was across from the football field and was later converted into a girls dormitory… “One day she announced we were taking a field trip to Cal Poly. It turned out to be agreat delight. One by one, we entered Cal Poly’s ice cream manufacturing building and were given vanilla ice cream cones. So many times over the years, that wonderful day has come back with all its magic.”
Local schools flooded with records requests
Santa Maria Times
November 4, 2012
Parents, students and others are flooding school and district offices with requests for records needed to qualify for federal work and citizenship allowances for undocumented children.
The Santa Maria-Bonita and Santa Maria Joint Union High School districts had processed 1,855 requests for student records as of Wednesday; 1,025 of those were from the high school district and 830 from Santa Maria-Bonita, which operates elementary and junior high schools…Dolores Vasquez, a volunteer, said she attended the presentation to help students understand the resources that are now available, resources she said that were not available for her.
“I know I struggled a lot,” she said. Vasquez, 23, is a second-year student majoring in civil engineering at Cal Poly. She said she immigrated to Los Angeles with her mom and dad from Oaxaca, Mexico, in the 1990s when she was 6 years old. Her father came first and, after trips to and from Mexico, he returned to escort Vasquez and her mom to Los Angeles permanently.
Thank you for memorials
The Tribune
November 4, 2012
Three and a half years ago, we lost our son and brother, Christopher Meadows, in an accident at Oceano Dunes. As many remember, Chris was killed while going to someone’s aid as a volunteer for the Sheriff’s Department Search and Rescue unit on May 24, 2009. Some have called him a hero, but he was quite simply doing what he loved. He was doing what he had signed up to do. What is most amazing to us about this tragedy is how this community has responded. The outpouring of support you have unselfishly given to keep Chris’ memory alive is truly unbelievable. Remembrances in Chris’ honor have been created at the Sheriff’s Department, Search and Rescue, Cal Poly and most recently, on Highway 101, a portion of which was dedicated as the Christopher Meadows Memorial Highway was dedicated Friday at the Madonna Inn.
October’s weather can get real screwy
The Tribune
November 3, 2012
Looking back at this October, we found a mixed bag of weather conditions. San Luis Obispo County can experience wide fluctuations in temperatures at this time of the year. October can easily produce triple-digit temperatures in the coastal valleys and even along the beaches…The first day of October saw high temperatures reach the low 100s in many parts of the county. On Oct. 2, Cal Poly, home for climatology for San Luis Obispo, hit 96, breaking the record of 94 degrees set in 1995. In 1987, a scorching heat wave developed in California, and San Luis Obispo was the warmest location for the nation, with 111 degree temperatures recorded at the airport for two days in a row. Because of the warm overnight temperatures, many Cal Poly students who lived in the red brick dorms on campus slept outside, including me. The air conditioners were not operating and the dorms quickly warmed up like an enormous brick oven.
Walk brings awareness to deadly disease
NBC News
November 2, 2012
Cal Poly has one of the highest rates of students with eating disorders in the country and on Saturday, people were taking a stand against the deadly disease. The first National Eating Disorder Awareness Walk (NEDA) was held at Mitchell Park in San Luis Obispo. The goal of the event is to raise awareness, let people know where and how they can get help, and what treatment options are available. For some of the participants, eating disorders have impacted them personally. Cal Poly student and walk coordinator Emily Marr says, "It's really scary when you have an eating disorder to go seek treatment, so id rather have treatment find them, so it's easier for them to know where to go and find help and that there is people on campus that have this and would love to talk to them about it. And sometimes you just need that student interaction or somebody that knows about it and who has experience to be able to talk to them and get them to be able to go into treatment."
Atascadero Unified School District Board candidates discuss dwindling funding
The Tribune
November 2, 2012
Shrinking school budgets and a long slate of school improvement projects are among the issues facing Atascadero Unified School District Board of Trustees candidates this election season. Of the four candidates running for three board member seats, three are incumbents with deep roots in the community. The other, a relatively recent transplant to Atascadero, is the only candidate to currently have a child in the Atascadero school system. His opponents are all parents of district graduates… Dana Cummings: As cofounder and executive director of Association of Amputee Surfers, or AmpSurf, Dana Cummings has plenty of experience balancing budgets, coordinating volunteers and solving problems… “There has to be a way that we can maintain that same level of education and maintain our school year,” said the candidate, whose 8-year-old daughter attends Santa Margarita Elementary School. He proposes bringing in student teachers from Cuesta College and Cal Poly. Another idea involves instituting split-grade classrooms so multiple instructors can teach to their strengths.
San Luis Obispo Businessman, Greg Hind, Dies
KCOY
November 2, 2012
The San Luis Obispo is mourning the loss of a community servant and businessman, but more importantly a friend to all. Greg Hind owned GH Sports, a store that sold sports apparel and accessories in downtown San Luis Obispo. Hind won a gold medal in the Pan American Olympic Games back in 1967 in water polo. Hind also gave back to the community through his works at the Performing Arts Center at Cal Poly and many other events. He was 66 years old.
Movember Mustache Competition
November 2, 2012
The Examiner This year Cal Poly is hosting its second annual Movember Mustache Competition. The event, held by Cal Poly's Gender Equity Center, allows for men and women alike to "Learn By Growing" and come out to support Prostate Cancer Awareness and men's health! The event itself will end in a judging ceremony that will crown the winners of: Best Mustache, Best Effort Mustache, Best Fake Mustache, Most Funds Raised for Movember. The last category is in regards to the Prostate Cancer Awareness portion of the event. Students are encouraged to raise as many funds as they can in the month of November in order to support the cause. The site Movember and Sons has kick-started the initiative to raise money for both Prostate and Testicular cancer, and Cal Poly students are already taking advantage of the resources provided by the site. One student, whose page is titled "Extraterrestrimo's's Mo Space" has already gotten a head start in trying to fund-raise for the cause.
San Luis Obispo Names Next Natural Resources Manager KCOY
11/2/12
The city of San Luis Obispo has named Bob Hill as the city's next Natural Resources Manager. Hill will take over for Neil Havlik who retired back in June after 16 years of service with the city. According to the city Hill currently serves as the Executive Director for the Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County. In his capacity as Executive Director, he worked closely with the City on major land preservation and habitat restoration projects, including the Froom Ranch acquisition. Mr. Hill has worked for the Land Conservancy since 2001 in various capacities. Mr. Hill moved to San Luis Obispo in order to attend graduate school at Cal Poly, where he earned a Master's in City and Regional Planning. His graduate project entailed a study of conservation priorities for the City of San Luis Obispo's Greenbelt Protection Program. Mr. Hill will take over a robust Natural Resources Program, which includes an inventory of over 6,000 acres of open space land within the City and in its greenbelt, and an additional 3,000 acres of farm and ranch land protected through conservation and agricultural easements.
Cal Poly’s 15th Annual CultureFest Set for Oct. 14
October 14, 2012
SAN LUIS OBISPO – Cal Poly’s MultiCultural Center and Student Life & Leadership will host the 15th annual CultureFest from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, at San Luis Obispo’s Mitchell Park, showcasing the cultural diversity within the university and San Luis Obispo community.
This annual festival celebrates and advocates cultural diversity through student displays, performances, music, food and more. This year’s theme is “Cultivating Culture.”
This free, family-friendly event also features a children’s area with games and crafts.
The Multicultural Center promotes a campuswide community that represents and celebrates the diversity of Cal Poly’s student body. It aims to empower students with the resources, skills and opportunities necessary for academic achievement, leadership development and purposeful civic engagement while providing them with a safe and welcoming home away from home.
For more information visit the MultiCultural Center Web site at! ›
2011 (Click to Expand)
WOW Hits the Streets of Downtown San Luis Obispo
Sept. 22, 2011
KCOY
Sept. 16, 2011
Downtown San Luis Obispo was inundated with thousands of potential customers, Friday. About 4,000
new Cal Poly students took a tour of the city for 'SLO BOUND' which is an annual event for the week
of welcome. The event is designed to introduce the students to their new community. The event started at
Mitchell Park, traveled to downtown San Luis Obispo, and ended at Mission Plaza
Check out the coverage of WOW!
Sept. 16, 2011
Check out the coverage of WOW on the WOW press page!
Poly's WOW to include presentation about sex
Sept. 09, 2011
The Tribune
September 9, 2011
Cal Poly's annual Week of Welcome orientation this year will offer a presentation
on the distinction between rape and drunken sex, in response to three highly publicized
alleged sexual assault cases this year. The presentation by Brett Sokolow, managing partner
of the National Center for Higher Education Risk Management, was planned in response to the
two sexual assault reports on campus and a third at the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity house near
campus this spring.
http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2011/09/08/1748863/polys-wow-to-include-presentation.html#storylink=misearch!
Pride Center is Hiring!
Sept. 07, 2011
The Pride Center is hiring! 6 new PAID internship positions:Residential Life Specialist (2 positions available)
Ally Education Specialist
Outreach Specialist
Professional Development Specialist
Marketing Specialist
Pride Center's Monthly Newsletter
Sept. 2, 2011
The Pride Center is hiring! 6 new PAID internship positions:
Residential Life Specialist (2 positions available)
Ally Education Specialist
Outreach Specialist
Professional Development Specialist
Marketing Specialist
President's Interfaith & Community Service Challenge
Aug. 25, 2011
Cal Poly is one of 250 colleges and universities nationwide that will participate in President Barack
Obama's Interfaith and Community Service Campus Challenge, which calls on institutions of higher education
to commit to advancing interfaith and community service initiatives over the course of the 2011-2012
academic year.
The challenge is an initiative of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood
Partnerships. "The act of service can unite people of all faiths, or even no faith, around
a common purpose of helping those in need," the president said in a nationwide address.
Cal Poly will meet Obama's yearlong challenge by increasing efforts to address domestic
poverty and educational opportunities through community service opportunities targeting
these issues. The initiative will be spearheaded by The Community Center in Student Life & Leadership.
Pride Center in Paso Robles Press!
Aug. 16, 2011
The Pride Center is recognized for their Ally Training in the Paso Robles Press.
Alternative Breaks in NASPA Newsletter!
Aug. 16, 2011
The Community Center's Alternative Breaks program is featured in NASPA's Region VI Summer Newsletter.
Poly Live Episodes now online!
July 20, 2011
The first three episodes of Poly Live are now available on our website and on iTunes! Click here to watch the show and learn about academic advising, healthy lifestyles and clubs and recreation!
Student writes how CP changed her life
June 15, 2011
First year student Hannah Croft writes about how Cal Poly, Trinity Hall, Poly Reps, and Week of Welcome has changed her life throughout her first year here.
Thanks to the Gender Equity Center
June 13, 2011
Letters to the Editor 6/13 (Sixth item)
The Tribune
June 13, 2011
Generous donation
The North County Women's Shelter and Resource Center would like to thank the Cal
Poly Gender Equity Center and the cast and directors of the "Vagina Monologues"
for their generous donation of $2,700. Each year, these young people produce a very
professional performance of this thought-provoking production and donate the proceeds
to local agencies serving victims of violence...Jennifer Adams, Executive director of the North County Womens Shelter and Resource Center http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2011/06/12/1639872/letters-to-the-editor-613.html#storylink=misearch
Cal Poly's class of 2011
June 13, 2011
Cal Poly's class of 2011: The future is theirs
The Tribune
June 12, 2011
More than 4,000 students were congratulated with joyful cheers as they move on to
their next step in life after receiving their diplomas from Cal Poly on Saturday.
The university hosted two separate ceremonies at Cal Poly's Spring Commencement.
http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2011/06/12/1638985/cal-polys-class-of-2011-the-future.html#storylink=misearch
Gender Equity Center Student Wins Contest
June 09, 2011
Roses are red, violets are blue, English student Kathryn Sugar won Cal Poly's 2011 Academy
of American Poets Contest for her poem "Communion."
Her poem is in the voice of a mother whose child has been kidnapped and possibly
murdered: "My Christina imagines she's a chrysanthemum, begging for blossom from
the clay cavity cradling her."
Award-winning poet Eleanor Lerman judged the contest.
http://www.newtimesslo.com/news/6198/cougars-and-mustangs/
Greek Life News
June 09, 2011
"In Greek life news, fraternities and sororities at Cal Poly showcased their humanitarian sides and
participated in friendly competition to raise more than $5,600 and needed items for local
charities during Greek Week 2011.
Members of 25 fraternities and 14 sororities collected 200 pints of blood for United Blood
Services...raised $3,500 for the Lucia Mar School District and $2,100 for CAPSLO Head Start;
and collected more than 4,900 toiletry items for the North County Women's Shelter.
They also visited fifth- and sixth-graders at eight elementary schools throughout southern
San Luis Obispo County to promote healthy living habits and the importance of education."
http://www.newtimesslo.com/news/6198/cougars-and-mustangs/
Alternative Breaks Service Program
June 01, 2011
Serve your global community during your academic break in New York or New Orleans!
Cal Poly fraternities and sororities give back
May 26, 2011
Read this article on how Cal Poly fraternities and sororities donate time and money to local kids.
Cooking in the Canyon!
May 25, 2011
Students who live on campus are invited to attend a cooking workshop in Poly Canyon Village at 7 p.m. tonight, May 25, to learn how to cook delicious Lakota Fruit Pie and Fry Bread. The event will be hosted by American Indian Student Association (AISA), and students should arrive early to reserve their own cooking station.
Sex Talk-Going Beyond Condoms: A Workshop for Men
May 16, 2011
Come and participate in this workshop and discussion on men's sexual health.
Have questions? Join us on Wednesday May 18 from 7-9 p.m. in UU 204 (Left Wing of Chumash)
and get answers.
Guest presenter, Osvaldo Del Valle, is a Learning Communality
Coordinator with University Housing and has extensive knowledge
on college men and masculinity.
Topics could include anatomy, testicular exams, masturbation, "prince alberts" and the culture of men talking about sex.
Disclaimer: this is a workshop for men only
Cal Poly Week of Welcome Supermarket Spree
May 05, 2011
SAN LUIS OBISPO-It's time again for the annual Supermarket Spree fundraising event to benefit Cal
Poly's Week of Welcome (WOW) Orientation Program. It will take place at
Spencer's Fresh Market on May 16 at 7 p.m., and is open to Cal Poly students and community members.
Supermarket Spree is designed to help raise money for the WOW program and to foster better relations
between university students and local businesses. The money that is raised through this fundraiser will
be used for Orientation Leader appreciation, as well as new equipment and materials for the Week of
Welcome program.
Spencer's Fresh Market is sponsoring the fundraiser for the third year, along with various other local
businesses and the WOW program looks forward to selling even more tickets than last year. There are
two three-minute, $300 shopping sprees awarded to two individuals. One spree winner will be chosen
from a drawing of all the tickets sold, while the other will be awarded to the person who sells the most
tickets. Three thousand dollars was raised last year. Tickets can be purchased in the WOW office which
is located in the University Union on campus Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information, contact Jason Mockford, Assistant Coordinator of Cal Poly's Orientation
Programs, at 805-756-2477 or jmockfor@calpoly.edu
Cal Poly Week of Welcome Student Leaders Give Back
May 04, 2011
SAN LUIS OBISPO, May 3, 2011-Cal Poly's Week of Welcome (WOW) orientation program
will have several hundred WOW leaders attend the annual Day of Service event on May
21 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
By volunteering, the WOW leaders will contribute to various San Luis Obispo agencies
focusing on environmental projects. WOW Executive Board member and Campus and Community
Relations Committee Co-chair Lauren Peters says, "Our goal is to promote the value of doing
community service and to change the community's perspective of Cal Poly students into a more
positive light. We want to be more visible in the community and remind leaders that as
students we are a part of the community too."
Day of Service is coordinated through Cal Poly's Student Community Services (SCS) organization,
along with other service events throughout the year. The goal of WOW Days of Service (one in
fall, winter and spring) is to support the community, enrich a student's college experience
and provide opportunities on how students can make a difference in service.
Peters adds, "I hope that the WOW leaders have a really positive experience in the community
and that they can carry on that interest to their WOWies in the fall. This is also an opportunity
for WOW leaders to realize that there are so many places they can volunteer around San Luis Obispo
and it's as easy as finding it through SCS."
The Week of Welcome program is looking forward to many more community service projects, all
coordinated through SCS. According to the California average for the value of a volunteer
dollar, every leader that participates will save the agency $23.29, thus with three hours of
community service, every leader will save $69.87 in services.
For more information, contact Jason Mockford, assistant coordinator of Cal Poly's Orientation
Programs, at 805-756-2477 or jmockfor@calpoly.edu
Unmasking "Isms..."
May 02, 2011
Tonight from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Building 53, Room 215 guest speakers Dr. Jane Lehr, Dr. Chris Bickel, Dr.Camille O'Bryant, and Dr. Nicole Jacobs present Unmasking "Isms..." a Panel and Discussion on classism, racism, sexism, heterosexism, etc. and how they all intersect today.
Cal Poly's Americorps Program
April 28, 2011
Volunteer Infrastructure Project is recruiting full-time members!
Volunteer Infrastructure Project members serve at local non-profit
agencies and receive a monthly living allowance. Members gain marketable
skills and receive specialized trainings and professional development
opportunities.
Apply to be an SCS Program Director
April 27, 2011
Apply to be a program director with Student Community Services for the 2011-2012
school year today! Click Here for the application. (pdf)
Program Directors are volunteer leaders who direct/co-direct a program within
Student Community Services and aim to develop a clear set of goals for their
program that includes volunteer recruitment and networking, event planning,
community partner collaboration, and promoting the core values of SCS. Directors
are responsible for attending weekly SCS meetings Mondays at 6 p.m., managing program
budget, meeting with Co-Directors and Director Coordinators, and attending office
hours (minimum 2 hrs/wk) in a shared, high energy office environment. Prior
volunteer experience is recommended but not required. Directors can expect to
dedicate approximately 5hrs/wk which includes office hours and volunteer events.
Go to scs.calpoly.edu for more information.
Applications are due Friday, May 6th by 5 p.m. and can be emailed to scs@calpoly.edu
or submitted to the SCS Office in UU 217. Group interviews will be conducted the following weeks, May 9th-20th.
Email scs@calpoly.edu for questions or call 805-756-5834.
Intersections Week
April 27, 2011
Come join Student Life and Leadership for the first annual Intersections Week.
This week will bring together programs within Student Life and Leadership to
show the connections and common ground that we all share as students and young
adults in today's society. It will offer fun awareness activities and ways for you
to get involved on campus and in the community! Check out the flier
here.(pdf)
MONDAY, MAY 2
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Building 53, Room 215
Unmasking "Isms..." Panel and Discussion
With Guest Speakers:
-Dr. Jane Lehr
-Dr. Chris Bickel
-Dr.Camille O'Bryant
-Dr. Nicole Jacobs
Interactive discussion on classism, racism, sexism, heterosexism, etc. and how they all intersect today.
TUESDAY, MAY 3
11:00 - 1:00 p.m.
UU Plaza
UU Plaza Booth- Stop by the booth and learn how you can get involved with Student Life and Leadership!
THURSDAY, MAY 5
11:00 - 1:00 p.m.
UU 204 (Chumash Wing)
Cal Poly & Censorship Discussion
Looking at the history and harm associated with censorship with an
emphasis on the Cal Poly context and analyzing if the university is
fulfilling its values or needs to expand its values.
FRIDAY, MAY 6
11:00 - 12:00 p.m.
UU 216
Coffee and Careers: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
With Guest Speaker:
-Lisa Boutelle Lazzara
SATURDAY, MAY 7
11:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Building 33, Room 286
Cross Cultural Connections
Hate Crimes: Continuing the discussion of recent crims in Arroyo Grande and discussing what causes hate crimes
With Guest Speakers:
-Dr. Jean Williams
-Dr. Jane Lehr
Intersections is brought to you by:
Multicultural Center, Safer, Gender Equity Center, Student Community Services,
Pride Center, Women's Programs, Men & Masculinity Programs, WOW, Open House,
Student Life amp; Leadership, and Cal Poly
Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month Kick-off
April 27, 2011
Monday, May 2, 7-9 p.m.
Chumash Auditorium
Kicking off Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the MCC will be hosting Korean rapper,
Lyricks, to perform! Rapping on topics ranging from religion to personal struggles and enlightenment,
this will be a fun and empowering show you won't want to miss!
http://studentlife.calpoly.edu/multicultural/events/spring.asp
Lantern Festival
April 27, 2011
This year's annual Lantern Festival event highlights cultural awareness by bringing cultural Greeks, student
clubs and the San Luis Obispo community together for an afternoon of performances, food,
and fun. Come join us in the University Union Plaza from 3-7 p.m. this Saturday, April 30. This event is free for everyone.
http://studentlife.calpoly.edu/multicultural/events/spring.asp
Clothesline Project
April 26, 2011
This week we are hosting our very own clothesline project! Today was the first day and all in all was a successful trial run. Tomorrow and Wednesday we will be on Dexter Lawn from 11-1 p.m. On Thursday we will be in the UU from 11-1 p.m. At that time we will also be passing out candy with stickers advertising our amazing Take Back the Night. If you are available during the times the clothesline is on Dexter come out and hang out at the booth!
Cal Poly 2011 Open House Slideshow
April 25, 2011
This week we are hosting our very own clothesline project! Today was the first day and all in all was a successful trial run. Tomorrow and Wednesday we will be on Dexter Lawn from 11-1 p.m. On Thursday we will be in the UU from 11-1 p.m. At that time we will also be passing out candy with stickers advertising our amazing Take Back the Night. If you are available during the times the clothesline is on Dexter come out and hang out at the booth!
Soup and Substance in Cal Poly Report
April 20, 2011
Click here to read this week's issue of the Cal Poly Report.
"Soup & Substance" Continues the Hate Crimes Discussion at Noon on April 21
Written comments from the March 29 Forum on Hate Crimes are now posted verbatim online.
Continuing the discussion, a special "Soup & Substance" will be held at noon on
Thursday, April 21 in UU-220. Panelists include John Shoals, Cal Poly graduate and
Mayor of Grover Beach; Camille O'Bryant, department head of Kinesiology; and Martha
Cody, director of Employment Equity. Co-sponsors are the Office of Inclusive Excellence,
the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, and Student Life & Leadership.
Enjoy a hot bowl of soup until it runs out.
Contact inclusive@calpoly.edu
for more information.
Cal Poly's Open House in the News
April 18, 2011
Future students catch a glimpse of campus life during Cal Poly's Open House
KSBY
April 16, 2011
The third day of Cal Poly's 18th Annual Open House wrapped up tonight.
The annual event brought more than 7000 people to San Luis Obispo this weekend. This year's theme was
Polywood. Today, parents and students were able to check out booths from more than 200 campus groups.
http://www.ksby.com/news/future-students-catch-a-glimpse-of-campus-life-during-cal-poly-s-open-house/
PHOTOS: Cal Poly Open House
The Tribune
April 16, 2011
Cal Poly's Open House ended Saturday with a heavy flavoring of agricultural events.
Prospective students and their families were on campus and in town to learn about the
school and acquaint themselves with the campus.
http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2011/04/16/1565844/photos-cal-poly-open-house.html#storylink=misearch
Cal Poly Open House 2011 (Photo Gallery)
The Tribune
April 16, 2011
NOTE- Cal Poly mentioned in the captions of the photos.
Photo Gallery
Soup & Subtance
April 18, 2011
There are two Soup and Substances this week for you to attend!
The first is tomorrow April 19th 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. in bldg 33 (Fisher Science) room 286 and
we will be talking about urban poverty with speakers from the Alternative Breaks Program.
The second is Thursday April 21st 12-1 p.m. in UU 220. We'll be continuing the discussion
of hate crimes from earlier this quarter. Panelists will include John Shoals, Cal Poly
graduate and Mayor of Grover Beach; Camille O'Bryant, Department Head of Kinesiology;
and Martha Cody, Director of Employment Equity. Co-sponsors are the Office of Inclusive
Excellence, the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, and Student Life & Leadership.
This is at a later time to accommodate the ASI Presidential Candidate Forum which you
should also attend from 11-12 p.m. in the UU Plaza!
Food will be served as usual.
Cal Poly Open House
April 18, 2011
Cal Poly Open House kicks off tonight, 7000 people expected
KSBY
April 14, 2011
Cal Poly's open house kicks off tonight with the theme of "Polywood".
And because the university is playing the role of host to thousands of guests;
it just might be a little difficult to find an empty hotel room near Cal Poly this weekend.
Open House News
April 18, 2011
'PolyWood' Hits San Luis Obispo
KCOY/KKFX
April 13, 2011
Cal Poly is getting ready to roll out the red carpet, for tens of thousands of people.
The annual Open House kicks-off Thursday, and the theme for this year's event is "PolyWood".
You can read the article at KCOY,
New Times, and
CalCoastNews.
Cal Poly to honor Barclay's retirement at parade
The Tribune
April 14, 2011
For the past 32 years, Ken Barclay has focused on what goes on outside of the classroom at
Cal Poly to help create a safe, enjoyable and vibrant campus community. Barclay, 66, will
be honored as the grand marshal of Saturday morning's Poly Royal Parade, celebrating his
retirement in June as the director of the university's Student Life and Leadership program.
Cal Poly Report
April 14, 2011
The April 13 issue of Cal Poly Report is now available.
Click here to read this week's issue.
A shorter, printable PDF version is also available here.
Visit the Cal Poly Report Index to view recent back issues of the HTML version by clicking here.
Cal Poly Report is published every Wednesday, except holidays and academic breaks.
E-mail submissions with any links and photos to polynews@calpoly.edu by 4 p.m. on the Friday
before publication and include the words "For Cal Poly Report" in the subject line.
Submissions received after the deadline will be held for the next edition.
SAFE ORGANIZATIONS
April 14, 2011
SAFE Organization is an outreach program created by SAFER, the sexual assault risk-reduction resource
at Cal Poly, to give student-run organizations the opportunity to take an active role in education
and awareness based programming that helps reduce sexual assault and rape within the Cal
Poly community.
How do you apply?
Please see the attached form and carefully read the instructions below. All applications are due to the
Gender Equity Center, UU217, by Monday April 18th.
To earn a title as a SAFE Organization...
You must have a minimum of 5 people from your organization attend 3 or more of SAFER's
designated SAFE Organization events. The five people attending each event do not have to be the same
every time. In fact, we encourage you to alternate participants so a larger number of individuals take
part in our activities during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. A sign in sheet will be present at each
event. Each person attending an event on behalf of an organization will have to sign the sheet in order
to receive credit for attending.
OPEN HOUSE NEWS
April 12, 2011
The Tribune
April 12, 2011
A multitude of events is planned for this weekend's "Polywood"-themed Open House at Cal Poly - including the annual parade, tractor pull and design competition. The 18th annual Open House runs Thursday through Saturday, featuring numerous activities open to the public, including events for families.
OPEN HOUSE IN SF GATE ARTICLE
April 08, 2011
Cal Poly's Open House was in the SF Gate!
PRIDE CENTER'S LGBTQIA ORGANIZATION SOCIAL
April 04, 2011
Pride Center's LGBTQIA Organization Social is tomorrow, Wednesday, April 6, 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Bishop's Lounge!
What's going to happen is one of the student assistants of the Pride Center is going to
introduce the various LGBT organizations and their allied resources on campus. For the
most part it's going to be a real relaxed informal social with free food! There's also
going to be a trivia game with a prize. Hope to see you there!
DIRECTOR OF STUDENT LIFE & LEADERSHIP IN TRIBUNE!
April 04, 2011
Congratulations to Ken Barclay, Director of Student Life & Leadership for making the Tribune!
RESUME WRITING WORKSHOP: APRIL 1ST
March 30, 2011
Resume writing workshop this Friday, April 1st from 11-12 p.m. in UU 216. Charlotte Rinaldi will be having a casual workshop and will provide a great space for any questions you may have concerning resume writing. Bagels and coffee will also be provided!
COSAM ACTIVITIES FOR OPEN HOUSE
March 30, 2011
The College of Science and Mathematics E-Newsletter is now online!
We hope you will take a few minutes to enjoy this update.
In this edition, you'll find news about:
-Construction progress on the new Center for Science and Mathematics, plus links to photos and video
-University Open House activities Saturday, April 16
-The Cal Poly Pier Open House Saturday, April 23
-A prestigious international math conference coming to campus this summer
-Today's students
-Recognition for the college's science teacher training program
-Outstanding alumni
-Real world hands-on research on recent tsunami impacts, Antarctica, weight gain in pregnancy, medical testing and more.
PUBLIC INVITED TO OPEN HOUSE CAMPUS SHOWCASE
March 28, 2011
"The public is invited to experience Cal Poly on Saturday, April 16, at the Campus Showcase, part of the university's 18th annual Open House. Open House gives admitted and current students, their supporters, alumni and the San Luis Obispo community the opportunity to visit and learn about the university April 14-16."
Check out more information about Open House Campus Showcase in the Cal Poly Report ›
SCS WINTER QUARTER NEWSLETTER PUBLICATION!
March 28, 2011
Check out Student Community Services' Winter Newsletter
PUBLIC INVITED TO EXPERIENCE OPEN HOUSE SHOWCASE
March 09, 2011
SAN LUIS OBISPO - The public is invited to experience Cal Poly on Saturday,
April 16, at the Campus Showcase, part of the university's 18th annual Open House.
Open House gives admitted and current students, their supporters, alumni
and the San Luis Obispo community the opportunity to visit and learn about
the university April 14-16.
The Campus Showcase will begin at 9 a.m. with the Poly Royal Parade, which
kicks off at Grand Avenue and Perimeter Road and travels north toward Via
Carta, ending at Dexter Lawn. Seating is available along the route.
Opening Ceremonies will begin at 10 a.m. on Dexter Lawn. Activities following
Opening Ceremonies include a Kids' Fair, live music, the Cal Poly Tractor Pull,
the Cal Poly Rodeo, the Open House Concert and many other events. More than 200
student clubs and organizations will offer educational, informational and
concession booths from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Parking is free and open to all visitors. Tune your radio to 1610 AM for
Open House traffic and parking information.
Join the Open House Committee and student clubs for the Farmers' Market
Club Preview in downtown San Luis Obispo on Thursday, April 14. Friday,
April 15, provides conditionally admitted students and their supporters
the opportunity to meet college deans, tour the campus and get acquainted
with the resources available to Cal Poly students.
Open House is planned by a committee of student volunteers working under Student
Life & Leadership's Orientation Programs in collaboration with the community,
student clubs, faculty and staff.
In addition to Open House, Cal Poly's Orientation Programs coordinate Student
Orientation & Advising Resources (SOAR) and Week of Welcome (WOW) for new
students and their families.
For more information about Cal Poly's Open House weekend, visit
http://orientation.calpoly.edu/openhouse
or call the Open House office at (805) 756-7576.
SLL DIRECTOR NAMED OPEN HOUSE GRAND MARSHAL
March 09, 2011
Ken Barclay will be honored April 16 in the Poly Royal Parade
March 9, 2011
SAN LUIS OBISPO - Ken Barclay, longtime director of Cal Poly Student Life & Leadership
who plans to retire this year, will serve as the 2011 Open House Grand Marshal.
Barclay will be honored Saturday, April 16, during the Poly Royal Parade.
As director, Barclay oversees a variety of student programs that provide students
with opportunities to develop leadership skills, set goals, make decisions, share
in group dynamics, experience diversity and work independently to reach goals. His
approach allows students to be intricately involved with the creation, implementation,
and assessment of each program.
Barclay has worked on many significant projects in his 32 years at Cal Poly, including
passage of the student vote to build a recreation center and the establishment of the
Multicultural Center.
"As someone who has been very involved in the past with Poly Royal and Open House, this is
especially very meaningful to me," Barclay said. "I thank all who were involved in selecting
me for this honor."
Cal Poly's 18th annual Open House will take place April 14-16. The event allows
admitted and current students, their supporters, alumni, and the San Luis Obispo
community to spend the weekend exploring all that Cal Poly offers.
Cal Poly opens its campus to the public April 16 for the Poly Royal Parade,
starting at 9 a.m. The parade kicks off at Grand Avenue and Perimeter Road and
travels north toward Via Carta, ending at Dexter Lawn. Seating is available along
the route.
Activities following the parade include a Kids' Fair, live music, the Cal Poly
Tractor Pull, the Cal Poly Rodeo and more.
For more information about Cal Poly's Open House weekend, visit
http://orientation.calpoly.edu/openhouse
or call the Open House office at (805) 756-7576.
WOMEN'S HERSTORY WEEK - FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 4
February 24, 2011
Women's HERstory week - February 28 - March 4
Women's HERstory week is February 28 - March 4!
Tuesday March 1st
12-2 p.m. in Chumash Auditorium: Take it SLO Perfomance: Cal Poly's Exclusive A Capella Group
8-10 p.m. at Outspoken Cafe: Women's Poetry Reading and Discussion
Wednesday March 2nd
11-1 p.m. in UU 220: Minervana; Student Stage will dance, sing, and recite empowering lines from plays. Student art will also be displayed.
7:30-10 p.m. in Chumash Auditorium: Another Type of Groove: AMAZING Spoken Word Poetry
Thursday March 3rd
11-1 p.m. in UU 220: Racialized "Bioterror" and Femiinzed Nationhood: Manufacturing Risk in the US Bioterrorism Discourses by Gwen D'Arcangelis
Friday March 4th
11-12 p.m. in The Gender Equity Center: Coffee and Careers with Dr. Jodi Jaques
ANNOUNCING THE CAL POLY GENDER EQUITY CENTER
February 18, 2011
Women's HERstory week - February 28 - March 4
Take a look at the NASPA Region VI newsletter (pdf) on page 15 for information about the new Gender Equity Center!
"Christina Kaviani, M.A., & Veronica Heiskell, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo,
ckaviani@calpoly.edu
& vheiskel@calpoly.edu
The Cal Poly Women's Center is undergoing a name change to become The Gender Equity Center
on February 14th, 2011. As The Women's Center, we were comprised of two programs, Women's
Programs & Services and SAFER, our sexual assault education and risk-reduction program.
We were primarily a staff of women, and the majority of our activities and programs addressed
women's issues. As a Women's Center, other genders may not feel comfortable entering the office
and getting involved with our center.
As part of our name change, we are increasing the inclusivity of our center to people of any gender
identity and adding additional programming to also address men and masculinity. As The Gender Equity
Center, we are now comprised of three programs: Women's Programs, Men and Masculinity Programs, and SAFER.
We have a mixed-gender staff, and we are launching new activities and programs that will welcome people of
any gender or gender identity.
In choosing our new name, we chose the word equity over equality. Equity acknowledges the differences that
exist between individuals and refers to fairness and justness between all genders, while equality only
refers to exact division between genders. We strive for equity and fairness, not sameness."
MULTICULTURAL CENTER PRESENTS A POWWOW
February 09, 2011
County Roundup: Cal Poly
The Tribune
Feb. 8, 2011
In celebration of Cal Poly's Native American Heritage Series, Cal Poly's MultiCultural Center will collaborate with the American Indian
Student Association to present a powwow. The free and open-to-the-public event will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Room 220 of the
University Union on campus.
http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2011/02/08/1475657/slo-county-roundup.html
WOW LEADERS GIVE BACK!
February 18, 2011
SAN LUIS OBISPO - Cal Poly's Week of Welcome orientation program had 34 student leaders donate their time to the San Luis Obispo community January 22 in the program's annual Day of Service event...
CHECK OUT AMERICORPS NATIONAL AMERICORPS PSA
January 14, 2011
In case you haven't seen this...check out the great National AmeriCorps PSA featuring our own Megan
Mastache and there is a cameo from another former member, Paul Watkins.
2010 (Click to Expand)
CAL POLY FIELD HOCKEY TAKES NATIONAL TITLE
December 03, 2010
The Cal Poly Field Hockey team might find themselves with a smaller roster than in past years, but in no way have they
found themselves short on talent. Though the team lost seven seniors and five underclassmen, the Mustang still managed
to produce four of the top five point scorers in the Western Collegiate Field Hockey Conference in junior Mallory Wilson
(13 goals, 11 assists), senior Alex Dunn (16 goals, 4 assists), sophomore Chelsea Burton (9 goals, 6 assists), and
senior Susie Condon (11 goals, 1 assist). The team's rookie goalkeeper, junior Kelsey McFadyen, along with senior defenders
Sara Adams and Amber Zimmermann also kept Cal Poly's defense at the top of the league by allowing only 3 goals during the season.
Finishing their regular season 15-0, Cal Poly hosted the WCFHC Championship tournament on November 20. After defeating #4
seed USC in the Conference semifinals 1-0, Cal Poly advanced to play UC San Diego in the championship game. The Mustangs
battled during 70 minutes of intense competition, finishing 1-0 over San Diego and claiming the title of WCFHC Champions,
which also earned them a spot in the first ever National Championship tournament.
With a record of 17-0, Cal Poly Field Hockey was seeded as the #1 team in the national tournament and found themselves in a
pool with the University of North Carolina and long-time rivals UC Santa Barbara. The tournament, put on by the National
Field Hockey Coaches Association in Goleta, began on Friday, December 3 with Cal Poly facing UC Santa Barbara. With an
assist from Burton, senior and co-president Condon scored during a short corner, giving Cal Poly their first win of the weekend.
Pool play for Cal Poly resumed on Saturday with a morning match against the University of North Carolina. This was the first
game in the team's history against a team from the East Coast, where field hockey has traditionally been more popular.
Not intimidated by the reputation of UNC, Cal Poly recorded a 2-0 victory with goals by Wilson and an assist by freshman
Amanda Collins.
After winning the pool, Cal Poly benefited from a quarterfinal bye and faced UC Santa Barbara once again in the semifinal
match. Wilson recorded the first goal for Cal Poly with another assist by Collins. Santa Barbara then evened the score
with a penalty stoke against McFadyen. With less than one minute of regulation time left in the game, Cal Poly earned
a short corner against the Gauchos. With the fans, players, and coach Rose Hall all on the edge of their seats,
Condon drove the ball from the outside of the penalty circle toward the goal, where sophomore Lauren Church finished
with a perfectly executed deflection that found the back of the cage. After celebrating their semifinal win, the
Mustangs turned their focus to the championship game.
The final match of the championship tournament was a rematch of the WCFHC championship with Cal Poly once again facing
UC San Diego. In the first 35 minutes of play, Cal Poly found that they had a few opportunities to score but could
not capitalize. The second half was controlled by the Mustangs, with play rarely leaving San Diego's half of the field.
Despite the dominant play by Cal Poly, regulation time ended with the score tied at 0-0.
Tournament rule then pinned the Mustangs against UC San Diego in a 15-minute, 7 v 7 golden goal overtime period.
With the first eleven minutes remaining scoreless, Cal Poly moved to end the tournament and bring home the championship
title. The last ball moved the length of the field with touches by five of Cal Poly's six field players. Wilson and
Dunn found themselves in a 2 v 1 situation against a UC San Diego defender, with Wilson controlling the ball. Passing
to Dunn to beat UC San Diego's last defender, Dunn went against Sarika Tandon, San Diego's goalkeeper, who had a
conference-leading save percentage of 90.48. Dunn shot the ball just out of reach of Tandon's left leg and found the
bottom right corner of the cage. With less than four minutes to go in overtime, Cal Poly had earned the first ever
Collegiate Club National Championship title.
Along with the National Championship title, Sara Adams, Lauren Church, Susie Condon, and Mallory Wilson were also named
to the All-Tournament Team, with Adams receiving Defensive Player of the Tournament honors.
The team now begins a rest period and resumes practices in winter quarter for tournament play.For more on Cal Poly Field Hockey, visit www.calpolyfieldhockey.com.
MEN'S SOCCER CLUB B-TEAM WINS OPEN DIVISION
December 03, 2010
The Cal Poly Men's Soccer Club sent two teams to NIRSA's National Tournament this year, which took
place in Phoenix, Arizona. The A-Team competed in the Championship Division, finishing second in
their pool, while the B-Team entered the Open Division.
The B-Team first competed against Boston College and earned a 2-0 victory. Later that day, the
team took on returning champions James Madison University and defeated the Dukes 3-2. The Mustangs
played their final pool match against Fort Lewis and recorded a 4-0 win. Finishing first in their
pool, the Mustang B-Team advanced to the Championship bracket of the Open Division.
In their first bracket match, the Mustangs faced the University of Colorado and advanced with a 2-0
victory. The next day, the team battled against the University of Miami in the division semifinals.
With a 2-1 victory, the Mustangs headed to the Division Championship where they would again face
James Madison University. After 90 minutes of play, the match was tied at 1-1 and headed into overtime. Ending
James Madison's conquest for back-to-back championships in the Open Division, Cal Poly pulled ahead 2-1 and earned
the Open Division Championship title.
Meanwhile, the A-Team competed in the Men's Championship Division, finishing in the top 8 in the nation.
The team was eliminated from play after losing in penalty kicks to the University of Missouri 9-8.
Edward Melgarejo and Erik Harnisch were both named to the Open Division All-Touranment Team and Brian
Romag was named Division MVP.
For information on Cal Poly Men's Soccer Club, visit www.calpolysc.com.
MEN'S SOCCER CLUB B-TEAM WINS OPEN DIVISION
December 03, 2010
The Cal Poly Men's Soccer Club sent two teams to NIRSA's National Tournament this year, which took
place in Phoenix, Arizona. The A-Team competed in the Championship Division, finishing second in
their pool, while the B-Team entered the Open Division.
The B-Team first competed against Boston College and earned a 2-0 victory. Later that day, the
team took on returning champions James Madison University and defeated the Dukes 3-2. The Mustangs
played their final pool match against Fort Lewis and recorded a 4-0 win. Finishing first in their
pool, the Mustang B-Team advanced to the Championship bracket of the Open Division.
In their first bracket match, the Mustangs faced the University of Colorado and advanced with a 2-0
victory. The next day, the team battled against the University of Miami in the division semifinals.
With a 2-1 victory, the Mustangs headed to the Division Championship where they would again face
James Madison University. After 90 minutes of play, the match was tied at 1-1 and headed into overtime. Ending
James Madison's conquest for back-to-back championships in the Open Division, Cal Poly pulled ahead 2-1 and earned
the Open Division Championship title.
Meanwhile, the A-Team competed in the Men's Championship Division, finishing in the top 8 in the nation.
The team was eliminated from play after losing in penalty kicks to the University of Missouri 9-8.
Edward Melgarejo and Erik Harnisch were both named to the Open Division All-Touranment Team and Brian
Romag was named Division MVP.
For information on Cal Poly Men's Soccer Club, visit www.calpolysc.com.
HOLIDAY GIFT DRIVE!
December 03, 2010
The Holiday Gift Drive is currently happening! Come by the Student Community Services (SCS) office
(UU 217), pick up a gift tag and help fulfill the holiday wishes of a local youth.
Student Community Services (SCS) hosts an annual Holiday Gift Drive for underprivileged
children and teenagers in San Luis Obispo County. Last year, SCS provided 450 gifts for
children and families in the San Luis Obispo community. Students, faculty staff and community
members participate in the annual drive.
Gifts cost between $15-$20 and the deadline to bring them
back to the SCS office is December 8th.
For more information contact Owen
Martin at ocmartin@calpoly.edu or (805) 756-5120.
STUDENTS ORGANIZE FUNDRAISER SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS
November 03, 2010
KSBY
Nov. 28, 2010
Some local students hope a breakfast fundraiser Sunday morning will help bring awareness to a need on the
Central Coast. Six Cal Poly students organized the fundraiser with some help from Applebees in San Luis
Obispo. The money will go toward SARP...
http://www.ksby.com/news/students-organize-fundraiser-to-help-victims-of-sexual-assault/
SEE THE NEED: HUNGER AWARENESS WEEK - CALENDAR
November 16, 2010
SCS is looking forward to SEE the NEED: Hunger Awareness Week this coming week! Here is our Calendar of Events!
We encourage you all to come/participate in as many activities as possible:
Sunday, November 14th:
Canned Food Drives - 10am to 1pm, 1pm to 4pm shifts at Albertsons, Vons, Ralphs, Scholaris, Food4Less, and Spencers
Serving Dinner at Maxine Lewis - cooking starts at 1pm and serving starts at 5pm
Monday, November 15th:
Clothing Collection Boxes at Dexter Lawn - Donate your Old Clothes all Week Long
Canned Food Drive Challenge - Competition between Colleges on Dexter Lawn - Donate a Canned Good
"DIVE" film screening - 7pm UU221, San Luis Lounge
Tuesday, November 16th:
Soup and Substance - 11am UU 204
World Hunger Dinner Banquet - 7pm UU 220
Wednesday, November 17th:
Breakfast at Prado Day Center - 8am
30 Hour Famine starts - come by UU217 for a waiver
Thursday, November 18th:
End of 30 Hour Famine, Lunch for Participants on Dexter Lawn 11am to 1pm
Friday, November 19th:
Boys and Girls Club Carnival - in Paso Robles at 3pm
End of Canned Food Drive Challenge and Clothing Drive
Saturday, November 20th:
Canned Food Drives - 10am to 1pm, 1pm to 4pm shifts at Albertsons, Vons, Ralphs, Scholaris, Food4Less, and Spencers
LAST SOUP AND SUBSTANCE OF THE QUARTER!
November 16, 2010
Come to the last Soup and Substance of the quarter tomorrow Nov 16th 11am-12pm in UU204! We'll be discussing food deserts as a part of Student
Community Services See the Need Week, a hunger awareness week. Dr. Bohr of the Social Sciences Department will present. This Soup and Substance
is sponsored by the Student Quality Advisory Committee. Food will be served.
See you tomorrow!
CAL POLY VOLUNTEERS HELP 'MAKE A DIFFERENCE'
November 10, 2010
Santa Maria Times
Oct. 28, 2010
A group of Cal Poly student volunteers descended on the Dana Adobe last Saturday as part of the university's contribution to the nationwide Make a
Difference Day efforts.
http://www.santamariatimes.com/extra/publications/the_adobe_press/
article_7a0c609a-e2ce-11df-bea5-001cc4c03286.html
ALSO, Five Cities Times Press Recorder, Oct. 29, 2010
http://www.timespressrecorder.com/articles/2010/10/29/news/
fivecities/news09.txt
ALSO, Adobe Press, Oct. 29, 2010
http://www.theadobepress.com/articles/2010/10/29/news/nipomo/news06.txt
CAL POLY STUDENTS TAKE PART IN MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY
October 26, 2010
KSBY
Oct 23, 2010
Dozens of Cal Poly students gathered on campus this Saturday to help make a difference. It was part of the United
Way's Making a Difference Day, a national day of service. For this year's project, Cal Poly students joined I-Care
International.
http://www.ksby.com/news/cal-poly-students-take-part-in-make-a-difference-day/
WOMEN'S PROGRAMS AND SERVICES HOSTING LUNCHEON
October 22, 2010
Cal Poly News
Oct 20, 2010
The Women's Programs and Services Department invites the campus community to a luncheon and discussion on issues facing
women. The luncheon and networking session is set for Thursday, Oct. 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Performing Arts
Center lobby. Discussion panelists are Christina Firpo of the History Department; Joan Kennedy, president of the CSUEU;
Camille O'Bryant, department chair for Kinesiology; and Faith Minimaugh, Cal Poly Women's Basketball coach.
http://www.calpolynews.calpoly.edu/cpreport/10_reports/Oct_20.html
CAL POLY GROUPS HOST MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL
October 20, 2010
KSBY
Oct 17, 2010
Cal Poly students were working to bring the community together at the 13th annual Multicultural Festival. Around 45
different groups took over Mitchell Park to celebrate the diverse cultures they say, are not always so apparent in
San Luis Obispo.
http://www.ksby.com/news/cal-poly-groups-host-multicultural-festival/
ALSO, The Tribune, Oct. 18, 2010:
http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2010/10/17/1332566/photo-dancing-through-cal-polys.html
ENGAGING INCOMING STUDENTS IN COMMUNITY SERVICE
October 20, 2010
Student Affairs West Newsletter
Oct 19, 2010
At Cal Poly (San Luis Obispo, CA), incoming students have the
opportunity to attend Week of Welcome (WOW) – an interactive,
fun-filled, and informative orientation program. The program
introduces students to Cal Poly and their new community. In
addition to the academic-related component, WOW participants
can choose from a range of activities – from hypnosis to kayaking...
http://www.naspa.org/regions/regionvi/newsletters/Winter%202010.pdf
CAL POLY STUDENTS HIT THE BEACH!
October 18, 2010
Five Cities Times Press Recorder
Oct 15, 2010
Artists showed off their building skills in Pismo Beach last Sunday during the Castles for CASA charity event
benefiting a group that works with foster children. The Zeta Theta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta at Cal Poly
hosted the event for Court Appointed Special Advocates, the sorority's national charity that works with children
in the San Luis Obispo County foster care system. Members of Cal Poly's Greek community and clubs created
sandcastle masterpieces for the fundraiser.
CULTUREFEST PLANNED IN MITCHELL PARK
October 18, 2010
Five Cities Times Press Recorder
Oct. 15, 2010
Cal Poly’'s MultiCultural Center and Student Life & Leadership will host the 13th annual CultureFest from noon to
4 p.m. Sunday in San Luis Obispo's Mitchell Park to showcase the cultural diversity within the university and
community.
COUNTY ROUNDUP: CAL POLY!
October 18, 2010
The Tribune
Oct 14, 2010
Cal Poly is hosting the 13th annual CultureFest from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday in San Luis Obispo's Mitchell Park.
The communitywide festival will celebrate and advocate cultural diversity through activities including student
displays, performances and music. It's sponsored by the university's MultiCultural Center and Student Life and
Leadership.
COUNTY ROUNDUP: CAL POLY!
October 18, 2010
The Tribune
Oct 14, 2010
Cal Poly is hosting the 13th annual CultureFest from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday in San Luis Obispo's Mitchell Park.
The communitywide festival will celebrate and advocate cultural diversity through activities including student
displays, performances and music. It's sponsored by the university's MultiCultural Center and Student Life and
Leadership.
NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY EVENT ON OCT. 11
October 11, 2010
Cal Poly Pride Center
Oct 7, 2010
This year we are having a guest speaker presenting on "The Intersection of Racism and Heterosexism."
The presentation description is: "I can't hide the fact that I'm a person of color, you get to choose
to come out or not." "I thought my Black friends would be more accepting once I came out because they
understand oppression, but I was wrong." Comments like these speak to the need for us to engage the
intersections of Racism and Heterosexism. Are they the same thing? What are the similarities and differences?
This workshop is designed to engage these questions. Please join the Pride Center and Dr. Washington Monday night
from 7-9pm to dialogue about this issue. We will be in San Luis Lounge (UU 221). Snacks will be provided.
NATIVE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHER COMING TO CAL POLY
October 11, 2010
Cal Poly News
Oct 7, 2010
SAN LUIS OBISPO - In celebration of Native American Heritage month, the Cal Poly MultiCultural Center
will present photographer Peggy Fontenot on Nov. 8 to display and discuss her works.
PLAY LOTERIA IN THE PLAZA NOV. 2
October 11, 2010
Cal Poly News
Oct 7, 2010
SAN LUIS OBISPO - Cal Poly's MultiCultural Center and Student Life and Leadership will present Loteria with
a Dia De Los Muertos Twist in celebration of Latino Heritage Month from 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Nov. 2 in
the University Union Plaza.
LATINO HERITAGE FASHION SHOW, OCT 27
October 11, 2010
Cal Poly News
Oct 7, 2010
SAN LUIS OBISPO - Cal Poly's MultiCultural Center and Student Life and Leadership will present a Latino-inspired
fashion show in celebration of Latino Heritage Month on Wednesday, Oct. 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. in UU 220.
CAL POLY TO HOLD 13TH ANNUAL CULTUREFEST
October 11, 2010
Cal Poly News
Oct 5, 2010
SAN LUIS OBISPO - Cal Poly's MultiCultural Center and Student Life & Leadership will host the 13th annual
CultureFest from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17 in San Luis Obispo's Mitchell Park to showcase the cultural
diversity that exists within the university and community.
ABSINTEE BALLOTS MAILED FOR NOVEMEBER
October 11, 2010
KKFX
Oct 5, 2010
SAN LUIS OBISPO - More than 50 percent of all registered voters in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara
Counties are getting vote by mail ballots for the November General Election.
CAL POLY STUDENTS IMPACT LOCAL LANDS
September 30, 2010
The Land Conservancy
September 29, 2010
Over 130 Cal Poly freshmen started their college careers working without pay for The
Land Conservancy. As participants of the university's Week of Welcome (WOW)
program, approximately 2,300 of the incoming freshmen enrolled at Cal Poly
participated in community service activities with nonprofit organizations throughout
San Luis Obispo County..
NO ARRESTS MADE DURING DUI CHECKPOINT
September 21, 2010
KSBY
September 19, 2010
The Cal Poly University Police Department says it made no arrests during a DUI checkpoint set up on the campus overnight.
The checkpoint lasted from 7:00p.m. to 1:00a.m. and was set up on northbound Grande Avenue...
CAL POLY WELCOMES ITS CLASS OF 2014
September 21, 2010
The Tribune
Sept. 18, 2010
Thousands of new students kicked off their Cal Poly experience with a rally that served as a "get-to-know-you social" at the
university's Lower Sports Complex...
WOW KICKS OFF WITH WOW-O-RAMA!
September 16, 2010
Leading up to the first day of school at Cal Poly last year the San Luis Obispo Police Department and Cal Poly Police were kept busy by Poly students that were misbehaving after a few drinks. Week of Welcome festivities kicked off Wednesday night at the university with the first day of class on Monday...
CAL POLY HOLDS A QUIETER WELCOME!
September 16, 2010
The widespread partying that took place before Cal Poly classes began last year won’t repeat this week if university officials can help it. A change in scheduling of the university’s Week of Welcome orientation activities this year is part of an ongoing effort to discourage student drinking and misbehavior. WOW activities are scheduled from Wednesday through Sunday this week...
CAL POLY REPORT IS BACK!
September 15, 2010
Cal Poly Report is back to its weekly schedule! The September 15 issue of Cal Poly Report is now available.
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WOW ANNOUNCES 2010 THEME!
August 27, 2010
This year’s Week of Welcome orientation for Cal Poly will stress the importance of "diversity and respect, health and safety, and positive community relations," according to university officials. WOW is scheduled for September 15 thru 19.
VOLUNTEER WITH STUFF THE BUS!
August 03, 2010
August 13-20th
Monday-Friday (August 13 & 16-20), 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday (August 14 & 15), 9:00-5:00 p.m.
United Way will be recruiting volunteers to be at Office Max stores' entrances during the times above.
Two volunteers will provide shopping lists to customers. Additional volunteers will be in
the actual school bus collecting the donated items and sorting them. Three drivers will be
needed to bring the bus to the Office Max parking lots each day, and to take the bus at the
end of each day to a secure location. Ultimately at the end of the event, each bus will be
taken to a place where the supplies can be distributed to the appropriate schools and teachers.To sign up or ask questions email stuffthebus@unitedwayslo.org.
POLY LIVE!
June 21, 2010
Poly Live is a live webcast that answers new students' questions about academics and life at Cal Poly. There will be an episode each week on a different topic. The first episode of Poly Live is coming up this Thursday, June 24 from 5-6 p.m. If you have questions related to academic advising, please send them ahead of time to orientation@calpoly.edu (subject: Poly Live), or bring them to the live chat channel during the show.
Click on the following link to learn how to watch the show! ›
UNITED WAY AWARD
June 21, 2010
On Thursday June 17th, Heather Demosthenes from the Community Center in Student Life and Leadership was awarded the United Way Emerging Leader Award from United Way at their Annual Recognition Event. She also received a Certificate of Recognition from Assemblyman Sam Blakeslee. The Emerging Leader Award pays tribute to an up and coming student or young professional that demonstrates strength of character through their energy, generosity, creativity and ability to motivate others to participate in community service and philanthropic activities.
SLL HONORS GRADS
June 21, 2010
GLOBAL SERVICE LEARNING
June 09, 2010
Student Life and Leadership's Lori Atwater was featured in Cal Poly Magazine regarding her Global Service Learning trek to the UAB. Congrats Lori!
VIDEO CONTEST
June 08, 2010
Please visit the link below to view, rate and comment on CCVC Member Christina Bearce's entry in the AmeriCorps Week Video Contest!
FEATURED GRAD
June 02, 2010
Congratulations to MCC Diversity Advocate, Saba Abuhay for being one of the featured graduates in the "Grads in Demand" article in the Cal Poly Report.
WOW BOARD 2011
June 02, 2010
Congratulations to the seven student coordinators selected for WOW Board 2011!
Thank you to ALL of the individuals willing to take the time and make the commitment to apply for WOW Board.
Aneliese (Ana) Baugus, Biological Sciences, Senior
Rachel Bodily, Liberal Studies, Junior
Matt Lomeli, Agricultural Sciences/Teaching Credential, Graduate Student
Lauren Peters, Liberal Studies/Biology (Minor), Senior
Cassie Pitkin, Kinesiology, Senior
Brendon Soltis, Computer Science, Senior
Laura Worsham, Accounting/Mathematics (Minor),Senior
Thank you to all of you (current Team, leaders in training, and Friends of WOW) that submitted your recommendations
for selection and to our selection panel - Drew Shelburne, Melody Shirazi, Kelsey Hayes, Matt Justus, and Jason Mockford
NEXT THURSDAY'S EVENTS
May 05, 2010
BBQ Lunch (Source: Pride Center)
Theta Chi Co-Presents a BBQ Lunch on Thursday
May 13th, from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Dexter Lawn. A
$2 donation for meal goes to AIDS Support
Network.
Transgender 101 Workshop (Source: Pride
Center)
The Pride Center presents a Transgender 101
workshop on Thursday May 13th, from 2-4 p.m. in
the University Union, Room 219.
The Dollhouse: Drag Show and Benefit
(Source: Pride Center)
Delta Lambda Phi presents The Dollhouse: Drag
Show and Benefit on Thursday May 13th at 8 p.m.
at Downtown Brew. Advance tickets are $12 from
Boo Boo Records and Ticketweb.com, or $15 at the
door.
AmeriCorps at Farmer’s Market (Source:
AmeriCorps)
At Farmer's Market on Thursday, May 13th, there
will be a booth to help represent and promote
AmeriCorps from 5:00pm – 9:00pm at Higuera St.,
Downtown San Luis Obispo
BE COMFORTABLE IN YOUR GENES
May 05, 2010
Be Comfortable in your Jeans is a campaign to promote positive body image and self love. You can donate your uncomfortable jeans to local non-profits & shelters May 3-5 from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. on Mott Lawn
ANOTHER TYPE OF GROOVE
May 05, 2010
On Wednesday, May 5th from 7:30 -10 p.m. at the PAC Pavilion, Another Type of Groove (ATOG) presents the founder of ATOG, spoken-word poet Mark Fabionar. Fabionar is a former member of the Sacramento Poetry Slam Team and the founder of “The Inflection Point Project.” He has a released book and CD titled “Back Home: A Clean Purple Haze and Radical Spaces of Possibility.
FOOD DRIVE
May 05, 2010
On Friday, May 7th there will be a Food Drive for the Food Bank Coalition for SLO County at 1010 Murray Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405.
16TH ANNUAL LANTERN FESTIVAL
May 05, 2010
This annual event, hosted by Chi Delta Theta and Omega Xi Delta, highlights cultural awareness by bringing cultural Greeks, student clubs and the San Luis Obispo community together for an afternoon of performances, food, and fun. This event is on Saturday, May 8th from 3-7 p.m. at the University Union Plaza and is free for everyone.
PRIDE WEEK KICKOFF
May 05, 2010
University Housing Co-Presents Pride Week Kickoff on Sunday, May 9th at 8 p.m. in the Sequoia Lounge.
PRIDE WEEK KICKOFF
May 05, 2010
May 10th- 14th is AmeriCorps Week: Getting Things Done.
SERVING BREAKFAST
May 05, 2010
On Monday, May 10th AmeriCorps will be serving breakfast at Prado Day Center from 8-9:30 a.m. at 43 Prado Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.
RAINBOW TIE DYE
May 05, 2010
University Housing Co-Presents Rainbow Tie Dye on Monday, May 10th from 4-6 p.m. at North Mountain Lawn.
FILM
May 05, 2010
Spectrum Presents the film A Queer Guide to Entering the Workforce on Monday, May 10th from 6-7 p.m. in Building 52, Room C-36.
SQUARE DANCING
May 04, 2010
LGBT hosts a square dancing workshop on Monday, May 10th from 7-9 p.m. in University Union, Room 207 (Chumash Right).
BREAKING THE SILENCE
May 04, 2010
Soup Substance Presents, Breaking the Silence: Transgender Voices in the SLO Community on Tuesday, May 11th from 11 a.m.- Noon in the University Union, Room 220.
PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
May 04, 2010
On Tuesday, May 11th there will be a Presentation of Proclamation by the Board of Supervisors from 1:15-2:00 p.m. at 1055 Monterey St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (right on the corner of Santa Rosa and Monterey, across the street from the Court House).
COOKING IN THE CANYON
May 04, 2010
University Housing Co-Presents, Cooking in the Canyon on Tuesday, May 11th at 7 p.m. in the Poly Canyon Village Large Conference Room.
LET'S GET IT ON!
May 03, 2010
Pride Center presents Let’s Get it On, a safe sex workshop on Tuesday, May 11th from 7-8:30 p.m. in Building 53, Room 213.
ALLY TRAINING WORKSHOP
May 03, 2010
On Wednesday, May 12th from 12-2 p.m. in University Union, Room 219, there will be an Ally Training Workshop.
SERVING DINNER
May 03, 2010
On Wednesday, May 12th AmeriCorps will be serving dinner and dessert at Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter from 5-7 p.m. at 750 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.
IF WALLS COULD TALK 2
May 03, 2010
Women’s Programs Co-Presents the film If These Walls Could Talk 2 on Wednesday, May 12th, from 7-9 p.m. in University Union, Room 220.
GAY, STRAIGHT, OR TAKEN
May 03, 2010
University Housing Co-Presents: Gay, Straight or Taken on Wednesday, May 12th, from 8-10 p.m. in Yosemite Main Lounge.
GAY, STRAIGHT, OR TAKEN
April 22, 2010
Dozens of people donned their running, or walking gear for this year's Run to Remember. The event is now in its eighth year. It is a 5K run through the Cal Poly campus and it is for a good cause. All of the money raised benefits the Sexual Assault Free Environment Resource Center, or SAFER.
ALLY TRAINING
April 20, 2010
This quarter's Ally Training will be
held:
Monday, April 26 from 10-12(UU 218) and
2-4 (UU 216)
Wednesday, May 12 from 10-12 (UU 219)
Thursday, May 13 from 2-4 (UU 219) TRANS
101 Special Ally training session
Thursday May 20 from 10-12 and 2-4 in UU
219.
Interested? Please RSVP with preferred
session time to
CalPoly.Ally@gmail.com.
PRESS COVERAGE
April 20, 2010
Cal Poly Plans Open House with a Parade, Rodeo, Tractor Pull and More
SLO Tribune OH Preview
April 15, 2010
The SLO Tribune wrote a nice profile on the Grand Marshal, President Warren Baker
MUSTANG DAILY OH PREVIEW
April 15, 2010
The Daily wrote a nice profile of Open House
OPEN HOUSE PRESS RELEASES
February 16, 2010
Below are PDF Documents of Press Releases for Open House
CAL POLY CELEBRATES V-DAY
April 15, 2010
Cal Poly Women’s Programs and Services held its first V-day event to highlight the global movement to end violence against women and presented scenes from the upcoming Vagina Monologues Wednesday afternoon...
WOW DAYS OF SERVICE
February 10, 2010
SAN LUIS OBISPO – More than 60 student
leaders from Cal Poly’s Week of Welcome
orientation program donated their time to the
San Luis Obispo County community Jan. 30 in
one of the program’s three annual Days of
Service.
Students volunteered from 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m. at the Prado Day Center in San Luis
Obispo, One Cool Earth on the Cal Poly
campus, and the Boys and Girls Club of Paso
Robles. And they coordinated a generous
donation from the Home Depot in San Luis
Obispo to the Prado Day Center, a day shelter
for San Luis Obispo’s homeless residents.
The event was aimed both at
providing service to the community and at
previewing two bigger Days of Service that
will involve new Cal Poly students during the
upcoming spring and fall quarters. WOW
strives to show students ways they can become
involved in the community through service
programs and give them a chance to see how
their work benefits the San Luis Obispo area.
Cal Poly Student Community
Services works with WOW to coordinate the
service days. Community service is integrated
into every level of the program. The state’s
official estimate for an hour of volunteer
work is about $20.25, bringing the value of
the WOW group’s effort to nearly $5,000.
For more information, contact
Jason Mockford, assistant coordinator of Cal
Poly’s Orientation Programs, at 805-756-2477
or
jmockford@calpoly.edu.
WINTER 2010 PRIDE NEWSLETTER
February 09, 2010
The Winter 2010 Pride Center newsletter is now up!
STUDENT-HELD CANDLELIGHT VIGIL
February 08, 2010
Students held a candlelight vigil for those in Haiti on Wednesday January 27.
NEW CLUBS STEP TO THE MUSIC
February 08, 2010
A demonstration of the dance stepping was held in celebration of Black History Month for February’s Soup and Substance held in the University Union...
DANCING FUNDRAISER
February 03, 2010
Taking Cal Poly’s motto in a new direction, the campus Open House Committee is hosting a fundraiser, Learn By Dancing.
WATER SKI TEAM HONORED
February 03, 2010
This year, Cal Poly was nominated and
chosen out of 108 teams to accept the
renowned Team of the Year award.
Jenny Waits was also nominated for
Female Athlete of the Year with high
scores in tournaments and winning the
women's overall score in division 2 at
Nationals 2009.
Team of the Year: This award goes to the
team that personified all that NCWSA
stands for this season and the team that
stood out among their peers as a model
of organization and performance.
Female Athlete of the Year: This award
is for the greatest performing male and
female athlete in the NCWSA for ALL of
the 2009 calendar year, this includes
the Spring AND Fall of 2009. This award
should be based on only scores acheived
in NCWSA events.
WOMEN'S CLUB WATER POLO HONORED
January 19, 2010
See full news story from San Luis Obispo's KSBY news
2010 OPEN HOUSE THEME ANNOUNCED
January 06, 2010
Cal Poly Open House Announces Theme
for 2010 Weekend, Set for April 15-17
SAN LUIS OBISPO – Prospective students,
alumni and the community are invited "To Cal
Poly and Beyond" during the 2010 edition of
the university's annual Open House
celebration. The event weekend is set for
April 15-17.
Open House gives admitted students and their
supporters, along with current students, the
opportunity to experience the vast
possibilities that Cal Poly and the San Luis
Obispo community offer.
Prospective students get a chance to
experience college life. On Thursday, April
15, visitors "Prepare to Launch" their
college careers by visiting farmers market
in downtown San Luis Obispo, where they can
browse through many Cal Poly club booths.
On Friday, April 16, students will “Blast
Off” into the realm of academia as they
learn about course work, hear from college
deans and talk to faculty and current
students.
Finally, Saturday, April 17 showcases the
campus as students "Shoot for the Stars" and
learn how they can enrich their college
experience. The Campus Showcase event (which
is also open to alumni and members of the
local community) will features special
events such as the Poly Royal Parade, rodeo,
tractor pull, Kids Fair, and information and
concessions booths from more than 200
student clubs and organizations.
For more information about Cal Poly's Open
House weekend, visit
http://orientation.calpoly.edu/openhouse
or contact Jason Mockford, assistant
coordinator of Orientation Programs at (805)
756-2477.
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SEE THE NEED
November 30, 2009
See the Need Week
Student Community Services’ (SCS) annual See
the Need Week
drew attention to the very serious
hunger and homelessness issues worldwide and
in San Luis Obispo. The week was filled with
many different events, including speeches
from experts, hunger demonstrations and
meals at local shelters
Holiday Gift Drive
November 30, 2009
Holiday Gift Drive 2009
The Holiday Gift Drive is in full swing. We
are serving 5 agencies that provide services
for local under-privileged/at risk youth.
Attached you will find an informational
letter and a flier. Please take a moment to
email them to any contact that you feel
would be interested in participating in the
gift drive.
ATOG Presents Buddy Wakefield
November 23, 2009
Another Type of Groove Presents Two
Time Slam Champion Buddy Wakefield
SAN LUIS OBISPO – The Cal Poly MultiCultural
Center brings back local favorite and
two-time Individual World Grand Slam
Champion Buddy Wakefield for December’s
Another Type of Groove on Wednesday,
December 2 from 7:30-10:00pm in Chumash
Auditorium.
Buddy Wakefield has been featured on NPR,
the BBC, and HBO’s Def Poetry Jam. Wakefield
was recently signed to Ani DiFranco’s
Righteous Babe Records, which released his
2009 album Live at the Typer Cannon Grand.
In 2004 and again in 2005, Buddy Wakefield
won the Individual World Poetry Slam
Championship title, becoming the first poet
to win the title two consecutive years.
Wakefield has been a member of several slam
poetry teams, including Team Seattle in 2006
and 2007.
Wakefield continues to make his living
through his poetry and performance. In
addition to touring the country solo,
Wakefield has also been a core member of
several traveling poetry groups, including
2007's Solomon Sparrow's Electric Whale
Revival, 2008's Junkyard Ghost Revival, and
2009's Elephant Engine High Dive Revival,
where he shared the stage with poets such as
Derrick Brown,
Anis Mojgani,
Andrea Gibson,
Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz, and others.
Another Type of Groove is a spoken word
poetry event held the first Wednesday of
each month throughout the school year. It is
intended to create a place for the
interchange of ideas, beliefs and personal
expression. Each event is free and open to
the public and features a highlighted poet
as well as an open mic opportunity for
interested students, staff, faculty, and
community members.
Archives - Student Life & Leadership - Cal Poly
The MultiCultural Center cultivates a
campuswide community that represents and
celebrates the diversity of Cal Poly’s
student body.
For more information, contact Josue Urrutia
at 805-756-1405 or
mcc@calpoly.edu, or visit the
MultiCultural Center Web site at
http://multicultural.calpoly.edu.
Make A Difference Success
October 28, 2009
More than 500 Make A Difference
More than 500 Cal Poly students and county
residents sported working gloves, power
drills and dirt-covered sweats to volunteer
their time during various Make A Difference
Day events Saturday.
Wellness Fair Success
October 21, 2009
More than 200 show up at Wellness
Fair
Lining the pathway next to Dexter lawn, six booths were set up from 11 a.m. to 1
p.m. to celebrate the Wellness Fair, hosted
by Cal Poly’s Women’s Programs and Services.
WOW Changes
October 21, 2009
Freshmen will get shorter WOW next
year
Due to recent concerns that this past Week of
Welcome (WOW) program was associated with an
increase in alcohol consumption, citations
and arrests, Vice President of Student
Affairs Cornel Morton, who has been at Cal
Poly for seven years, said the week before
school this year was the worst in terms of
alcohol use that he has seen.
Love Your Body
October 21, 2009
Wellness Fair promotes positive body
images.
Cal Poly’s Women’s Programs and Services
will host day two of the “Love Your Body” event today at 11 a.m.
with a Wellness Fair on Dexter Lawn.
Culture Fest
October 19, 2009
Cal Poly celebrates diversity with Culture Fest. Some students at Cal Poly spent the day celebrating diversity. It was all part of Sunday's 12th annual Culture Fest hosted by Cal Poly's Multicultural Center.
CCVC Recruitment
October 11, 2009
Cal Poly’s AmeriCorps Program
Central Coast Volunteer Corps is recruiting
part-time and full-time members.
The term of service is January 1 to October
31, 2010. Central Coast Volunteer Corps
members serve at local non-profit agencies
and receive a monthly living allowance.
Members gain marketable skills and receive
specialized trainings and professional
development opportunities. Part-time Members
serve 900 hours and receive a $2362
Education Award upon successful completion
of the program. Full-time Members serve 1700
hours and receive health insurance,
childcare Reimbursement, and a $4725
Education Award upon successful completion
of the program. Both part-time and full-time
members are eligible for loan forbearance. For more information, contact Jesse Torrey,
Program Coordinator, Central Coast Volunteer
Corps at 805.756.5338 or email
jtorrey@calpoly.edu. Potential placement
sites include: Senior Nutrition, Big
Brothers Big Sisters, Non-Profit Support
Center, Court Appointed Special Advocates
(CASA), Transitions– Mental Health
Association, Independent Living Program
(ILP), Sexual Assault Recovery and
Prevention (SARP) Center.
Historic Theater Event
October 11, 2009
Cal Poly is to participate in a historic theater event about the Laramie crime that happened 10 years ago.
"The Laramie Project: 10 years later"
October 11, 2009
A theater group will perform an epilogue to a highly acclaimed stage play at a local university....Director of Cal Poly Arts, Steve Lerian said, "It's interesting to learn about the people of Laramie through this project and the fact that many have grown, some are in denial.
SLO County Round Up
October 10, 2009
The Cal Poly MultiCultural Center’s 12th annual CultureFest is set for Oct. 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in San Luis Obispo’s Mitchell Park. CultureFest is an annual celebration of diversity and culture within the Cal Poly and San Luis Obispo community.
CCVC Recruitment
October 06, 2009
Central Coast Volunteer Corps Recruitment Flier. Term of Service: January 1st to October 31st 2010.
WOW Begins at CP and in SLO
September 16, 2009
More than 3,500 new students fanned out across San Luis Obispo on Tuesday on the first day of Cal Poly’s annual Week of Welcome...
WOW Starts for CP Students
September 15, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
Reported by: Stacy
Daniel
Businesses in San Luis Obispo prepare for
thousands of incoming students as they take
part in Cal Poly's Week of Welcome...
A New Flavor for This Year
September 10, 2009
SAN LUIS OBISPO – This year Cal Poly's Women's
Programs and Services will be making changes to
become a more dynamic, fun and motivating
program. Women’s Programs and Services is
enthusiastic to begin a new year of entertaining
events aimed at educating our community on
issues concerning women at Cal Poly and across
the globe. We are excited to introduce a new
member to our Student Life and Leadership team.
Christina Kaviani is the new AmeriCorps Promise
Fellow who will serve as the Assistant
Coordinator of Women’s Programs and Services.
She recently graduated from Cal Poly with a
Masters in Education, specializing in guidance
and counseling. Christina has volunteered for
over two years with the SARP Center and has
years of experience working with young women.
Her goals for this upcoming year include;
– Create more awareness and action with Women’s
Programs & Services
– Increase collaborations with more events on
and off campus
– Increase male involvement in Women’s Programs
& Services
– Have more interactive and fun activities for
all our events
Throughout this year Women’s Programs and
Services will be holding many special events,
workshops, and ongoing groups in order to raise
awareness and broaden knowledge of women’s
issues. These programs are designed to provide
students with tools which facilitate emotional,
physical, and mental health. Please mark your
calendars for our first event, Love Your Body
Day on Oct 19th and 20th. Following this event
will be the world renowned Vagina Monologues. We
are geared for a very fabulous round of events
from start to finish.
Cal Poly Women’s Programs and Services
challenges and supports students while providing
opportunities for connection, collaboration, and
community in which all women and men are
welcome. Christina has an open door policy and
encourages people to visit Women’s Programs in
University Union Room 217 during the start of
the school year and throughout.
Please visit the Women’s Programs and Services
website for further information on how to get
involved.
Another Type of Groove: 2009-10 Season
September 08, 2009
SAN
LUIS OBISPO – In celebration of Latino Heritage
Month, the Cal Poly MultiCultural Center’s
Another Type of Groove presents Chicano spoken
word poet and activist Tomás Riley at 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 7 in Chumash Auditorium.
Riley’s performance poetry career began in 1994
as a member of the Taco Shop Poets, an eminent
Chicano spoken word collective that balanced
poetry with live music and grassroots politics.
As a member of the Taco Shop Poets and as a
soloist, Riley has performed at more than 200
venues across the country. His work has been
described as a meld of Chicano bilingualism and
conscious cultural politics set to a soundtrack
of hip hop, jazz and indigenous ceremony.
Riley was featured on HBO’s documentary
“Americanos: Latino Life in the United States”
and in the PBS series “American Family.” His
poetry has been anthologized in “Bum Rush the
Page: A Def Poetry Jam” and in “Chorizo Tongue
Fire: The Taco Shop Poets Anthology” in addition
to appearing in many other publications, both in
written and audio formats. Riley is director of
Residencies at Youth Speaks, a literary arts
organization for teen writers in San Francisco.
Another Type of Groove is a spoken word poetry
event held the first Wednesday of each month
throughout the school year. It is intended to
create a place for the interchange of ideas,
beliefs and personal expression. Each event is
free and open to the public and features a
highlighted poet as well as an open mic
opportunity for interested students, staff,
faculty, and community members.
The MultiCultural Center cultivates a campuswide
community that represents and celebrates the
diversity of Cal Poly’s student body.
For more information, contact Josue Urrutia or
Saba Abuhay at 805-756-1405 or
mcc@calpoly.edu, or visit the MultiCultural
Center Web site.
CP Service Learning Awarded
September 03, 2009
Cal Poly was ranked as one of the Best Colleges according to 2010 U.S. News and World Report for its Service Learning program. Service Learning uses a learning strategy that incorporates community service with instruction and reflection exercises to enhance learning experiences and teach civic responsibilities and strengthen student-community bonds. Service Learning creates a hands-on approach to learning and which coincides well with Cal Poly’s motto “Learn by Doing”. In the 2008-2009 school year Cal Poly had 38 Service Learning courses with 1,396 students volunteering 15,617 hours.
WOW Fact Sheet
September 11, 2009
Dates
New Student Orientation: Tuesday, Sept. 15 –
Saturday, Sept. 19
WOW Personnel
45+ hours of leader training
680 trained student volunteers
6 Executive Board Members – Student Coordinators
2 Professional staff members
2 Graduate Assistants
New Students
3,500 expected WOWies
312 WOW groups
History
1957 – Original Welcome Week was established.
WOW celebrated its 50th anniversary two years
ago!
What is now known as Week of Welcome began in
the early 1960s.
See
http://orientation.calpoly.edu/wow for
additional WOW history.
On-Campus Participation
200 Student Clubs
26 Campus Resources
6 Colleges
Community Participation
75 local business sponsors
34 off-campus businesses offering discounted
activities for WOW participants
Success and Wellness Awareness Topics
Social and Intellectual Awareness:
Campus: Diversity,
Involvement/Opportunity
Community: SLO
Introduction, Sustainability, Laws/Rules,
Community Service,
Arts and Culture
College Life: Residence
Hall Life, Relationships, Campus Culture
Physical Awareness:
Topics: Personal
Safety, Sexual Awareness, Sexual Assault,
Violence & Its
Consequences, Drugs
and Alcohol, Driving/Biking Under the Influence
Mental and Emotional Awareness:
Topics: Positive Body
Image, Eating Disorders, Emotions: Anxiety and
Stress,
Abuse and Addiction,
Depression, Self-harm and Suicide, Emotional
Wisdom
WOW HIGHLIGHTS 09
September 10, 2009
Tuesday, September 15
College Connections:
Academic Success (Campuswide, 9:00 a.m. –
1:00 p.m.)
This is an opportunity for students to spend
a day with their respective college and meet the
dean, faculty, and current students in their
departments for a personal academic introduction
to Cal Poly. Preface discussion groups will take
place in conjunction with academic activities.
WOW Kick-Off and Opening
Ceremonies (Dexter Lawn & O’Neill Green,
2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.)
New students will be introduced to Cal Poly
in a rally-like setting. They will hear from
special guest speaker Paul Wesselmann and then
meet their WOW groups, with whom they will spend
the rest of the week!
Campus Classroom Tour #1
(Campuswide, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
WOW leaders will lead a tour for their
WOWies around campus to show them where their
classes will be and also to introduce the new
students to the Cal Poly campus.
PREFACE: The Cal Poly Shared
Reading Program (Various location campus-wide,
9:00 a.m. – 10 a.m.)
The Cal Poly PREFACE Committee and WOW have
teamed up for the shared reading program known
as PREFACE. All new students will participate in
a book discussion with trained volunteer
discussion facilitators. PREFACE creates common
intellectual ground where incoming students,
faculty, staff, and volunteers can meet and hold
a college-level discussion before starting
classes. This year’s Preface book is Flight by
Sherman Alexi.
Respect Workshop #1
(University Union Building 65, Chumash
Auditorium, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
WOW Groups will participate in a new,
interactive workshop that will set the tone for
inclusive excellence, respect, and appreciating
diversity as a member of the Cal Poly community.
WOW Day of Community Service
(Various locations in San Luis Obispo County,
12:00 – 5:00 p.m.)
Wednesday begins the first of the Days of
Community Service. Over 60 WOW groups will
volunteer at various locations throughout the
community. The day will provide students with a
way to give back to the community they have been
introduced to all week where they will spend the
next few years of their lives.
St. Jude’s Letter Writing
Campaign (Location TBD, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.)
WOW groups will be addressing letters to
recipients asking for donations to St. Jude’s
hospital. "St. Jude’s is the only pediatric
cancer research center where families never pay
for treatment not covered by insurance. No child
is ever denied treatment because of the family’s
inability to pay." WOW Groups will have the
opportunity to help families receive the care
they need!
WOW-A-RAMA (Sports Complex,
7:30 – 9:30 p.m.)
This is the Central Coast’s largest
get-to-know-you social. Thousands of students
will mingle as they play games and interact with
one another. This event is great to watch,
whether you are in the midst of the action or
observing from afar. Picture thousands of people
moving and shaking, dancing and jumping, yelling
and screaming! The event will also be emceed by
special guest and Cal Poly WOW alumnus Frank
Warren.
Campus Classroom Tour #2
(Campuswide, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
WOW leaders will lead a tour for their
WOWies around campus to show them where0 their
classes will be and also to introduce the new
students to the Cal Poly campus.
Awareness Program: Personal
Responsibilities (Performing Arts Center, Harman
Hall, 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.)
With college comes a great deal of freedom and
opportunity, and with that comes a great deal of
responsibility. Students will be introduced to
topics dealing with the choices they may be
faced within college and how they can be
successful at Cal Poly. The first of the
awareness presentations will provide awareness
regarding drug and alcohol use, the choice of
whether or not to have sex, safe sex, personal
safety, sexual assault and drunk driving.
Students will have the opportunity to consider
their own personal decisions and how these
choices affect their lives and the lives of
others.
Respect Workshop #2
(University Union Building 65, Chumash
Auditorium, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
WOW Groups will participate in a new,
interactive workshop that will set the tone for
inclusive excellence, respect, and appreciating
diversity as a member of the Cal Poly community.
WOW Day of Community Service
(Various locations in San Luis Obispo County,
12:00 – 5:00 p.m.)
Thursday is the second of the Days of
Community Service. Over 40 WOW groups will
volunteer at various locations throughout the
community. The day will provide students with a
way to give back to the community they have been
introduced to all week where they will spend the
next few years of their lives.
St. Jude’s Letter Writing
Campaign (Location TBD, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.)
WOW groups will be addressing letters to
recipients asking for donations to St. Jude’s
hospital. "St. Jude’s is the only pediatric
cancer research center where families never pay
for treatment not covered by insurance. No child
is ever denied treatment because of the family’s
inability to pay." WOW Groups will have the
opportunity to help families receive the care
they need!
Campus Classroom Tour #3
(Campuswide, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
WOW leaders will lead a tour for their
WOWies around campus to show them where their
classes will be and also to introduce the new
students to the Cal Poly campus.
Awareness Program: SLO Life
and Respect (Performing Arts Center, Harman Hall
and University Union, Chumash Auditorium, 9:00
a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
This presentation is about getting acclimated to
Cal Poly and San Luis Obispo life. Students will
learn about what the university and the town
have to offer while hearing about diversity,
academics and community awareness from current
students and the San Luis Obispo Police
Department.
SLO Bound (Downtown San Luis
Obispo, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
WOW offers a unique opportunity for new
students to get to know the San Luis Obispo
downtown area. Dozens of SLO businesses have
cooperated to welcome WOWies into SLO’s downtown
district. The event starts off with a picnic at
Mitchell Park. WOW groups then venture into
participating businesses on a scavenger hunt
downtown before finishing up by meeting more
businesses in a carnival-like setting at Mission
Plaza.
Spoken Word Poetry (Spanos
Theater, 6:30 and 9:00 p.m.)
Come and find out how words will change the
world at WOW's Spoken Word Poetry event,
showcasing three nationally recognized poets:
Steve Connell, Sonya Renee and Sekou. This is an
undeniably phenomenal event that is sure to keep
you entranced from beginning to end.
Awareness Program: Coping
with Stress (Performing Arts Center, Harman
Hall, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)
Saturday concludes the Awareness programming
with a workshop on the emotional wellness of
incoming students, Coping with Stress. Stress is
a natural part of college life, and every
student will experience various levels of stress
throughout his or her time at Cal Poly. Students
will have the opportunity to explore their
personal stressors, learn about resources
available to them and find comfort in the
commonalities Cal Poly students share.
WOW Day of Community Service
(Beach Clean-Up, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
Saturday concludes the last of the Days of
Community Service. Over 100 WOW leaders and
Wowies will volunteer at various beaches
throughout the county for a county-wide beach
clean-up organized by ECOSLO of San Luis Obispo.
WOW Block Party (Dexter
Lawn, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
Over 150 student-run clubs and organizations
join forces with Student Life and Leadership and
ASI to take over the street with information
booths, club performances, games, giveaways and
live music in the 5th annual Block Party!
For more information on this year’s Preface book "Flight" visit the website.
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PREFACE 09
September 09, 2009
SAN LUIS OBISPO – The Cal
Poly PREFACE committee and the Week of Welcome
Orientation Program will host the eighth annual
PREFACE book discussion on Wednesday, Sept. 16,
at 9 a.m. The trained faculty, staff, and
community members volunteer as discussion
facilitators and will meet on campus with new
students to discuss this year’s selected book,
Flight by Sherman Alexie.
PREFACE offers new Cal Poly students the
opportunity to make friends, break the ice and
talk about something they have in common:
reading. It is a way for students to share in a
college level discussion with their peers and
understand Cal Poly’s academic expectations
before beginning fall classes.
New students are expected to finish reading
Flight before the end of summer. When students
arrive on campus for WOW, they meet with their
WOW group and PREFACE volunteer facilitator to
discuss the book. During the discussion,
volunteer facilitators and students talk about
the plot, themes, and issues that are presented
in the book and relate them to college life as
well as to the intellectual expectations of
college.
PREFACE offers new students and community
members a chance to meet and become connected
there by enhancing community relations. This
year, PREFACE will host “Literature to Life” who
will perform Flight. A Literature to Life
Performance is a verbatim theatrical adaptation
of significant American literature brought to
life by professional actors. View the PREFACE
Web site www.preface.calpoly.edu for special
event times and dates.
“It's interesting to discuss many of life's
challenges during PREFACE discussions and how
they affect everyone differently. It gives me a
new perspective toward certain issues. PREFACE
is like breakfast – the best way to start your
college career.” says Paul Foster, a past WOW
leader.
“Every year students tell us how much they
enjoyed discussing the book with their peers and
hearing varied interpretations and perspectives
of the book. Students also appreciate the
additional PREFACE programming that compliments
the book reading experience,” said Patricia
Ponce, PREFACE program coordinator.
SLO Bound 09
September 08, 2009
SAN LUIS OBISPO – On Friday,
Sept. 18, as many as 5,000 new students and
their Week of Welcome leaders will take to the
streets of downtown San Luis Obispo for SLO
Bound, an annual Cal Poly Week of Welcome event
that introduces the university’s new students to
their new community. The theme for this year is
“SLO Necessities!”
After seeing a presentation entitled “SLO Life &
Respect” about Cal Poly, the community, college
life, respect and diversity, the new students
get on buses and head downtown. The event begins
at 11 a.m., when the first wave of new Cal Poly
students and their WOW leaders arrive at
Mitchell Park for a zero-waste picnic that
includes group pictures, music, giveaways and
booths promoting San Luis Obispo businesses.
From Mitchell Park the new students will travel
through downtown, getting a tour of more than 90
downtown businesses! The WOW groups will then go
to Mission Plaza to experience another wave of
San Luis Obispo businesses in a carnival-like
setting before heading back to campus. This is
where the new students receive their traditional
SLO Bound t-shirts which are sponsored by many
SLO businesses.
SLO Bound provides an opportunity for new
students to discover what the San Luis Obispo
community has to offer while learning about how
to respect the community. The event also
provides exposure for local businesses both
downtown and in the surrounding areas as a
chance to introduce themselves to thousands of
students. “SLO Bound is a great experience
because it gives the new students a chance to
actually experience the San Luis Obispo downtown
in an energetic and exciting environment,” says
WOW leader Jodi Hammerwold.
SLO Bound is part of WOW’s community orientation
programming which includes a presentation, the
event on Friday, September 18, and community
service events. The community orientation ends
on Saturday, Sept. 19, with WOW’s Days of
Community Service throughout SLO County.
For more information, please contact Jason
Mockford at (805)756-2477.
WOWies' Day of Service
September 03, 2009
SAN LUIS OBISPO – On
Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday Sept. 16, 17,
and 19, from noon to 5 p.m., about 700 new Cal
Poly students will kick off their Cal Poly
careers by helping their new community as part
of the Week of Welcome’s sixth annual WOW Day of
Service. This year’s service opportunities span
three different days to give groups more
opportunities to serve.
New Cal Poly students and WOW leaders will
volunteer throughout San Luis Obispo to clean up
local garden projects, collect canned food for
populations in need, and provide staffing for
local public programs. The goal of WOW Days of
Service is to provide support the community and
to begin enriching new students’ college careers
by showing them how to make a difference while
at Cal Poly. It is also a way to further
introduce new students to the San Luis Obispo
community.
WOW continually strives to show new and
continuing students many different ways they can
become involved with community service programs
and to show how their work benefits the San Luis
Obispo area.
Cal Poly’s Student Community Services
organization works with WOW to coordinate the
annual WOW Days of Service event as well as
other service events throughout the year. Not
only do leaders volunteer with their WOW groups,
but WOW and SCS coordinate two other days of
service – one in winter for WOW Team who train
the leaders and another for WOW Leaders in
Spring. Community service is integrated into
every level of the program.
Student coordinator Jessica Hahn says that WOW
Days of Service introduce new students to the
community by showing them different
organizations they can get involved with.
"Participating in community service during the
first week in a new community is a great way for
students to feel involved in their new home."
Local organizations are grateful of student
participation in projects outside the scope of
their everyday activities as well.
For more information, contact Jason Mockford at
(805) 756-2477.
WOW Sustainability
September 02, 2009
SAN LUIS OBISPO – In a
continuing effort to diminish the Cal Poly Week
of Welcome Orientation Program’s environmental
impact on the community, Week of Welcome is
striving towards less paper, food, and material
waste in every level of its programming.
WOW sustainability begins with the Week of
Welcome Executive Board who has been constantly
making decisions throughout the year in favor of
more sustainable solutions and practices for
training of the WOW leaders and also for
welcoming new Cal Poly students.
Educating leaders and new students is a
foundational step towards becoming more
sustainable. During training, the leaders were
encouraged the think sustainably by
participating in a recycling drive and accessing
supplemental training materials online as
opposed to being offered printed materials. The
WOW Website has many useful tips and resources
for WOW leaders, new students, and their
families. Also, there will be informational
displays up during the WOW orientation week
about ways to be more sustainable during meals
and everyday life.
Another aspect of WOW’s continued sustainability
is eliminating excess paper usage. Last year,
WOW replaced its printed schedule booklet of
events with an online schedule and posters
placed around campus. This year WOW will further
limit the paper handed out to new students and
the WOWies will receive flash hard drives with
information about campus resources that will
completely replace the paper packet that was
offered previously. Not only will the flash
drive help WOW use less paper, but the incoming
students can use them in their academic studies
as well.
As for the WOW promotional items given to the
WOWies, the flash hard drives will be given out
with reusable grocery bags and reusable water
bottles. Not only will these attempts at
sustainability help reduce waste during WOW, but
they will also help Cal Poly and the community
save money by eliminating excess efforts and
costs.
WOW also provides a zero-waste meal for the new
students and WOW leaders during the downtown SLO
Bound event on Friday of the Week. This is the
fifth year of the zero-waste lunch during WOW’s
SLO Bound event.
Each year, WOW continues to promote the trend of
sustainability at Cal Poly by incorporating new
ways to market and get information to WOWies and
WOW leaders.
WOW Promotes Respect & Awareness
September 01, 2009
SAN LUIS OBISPO – This year’s Cal
Poly Week of Welcome (WOW) Orientation Program presents
students with an Awareness and Respect series, developed
based on a success and wellness model for college
students. Despite the fun, seemingly carefree
environment the new students experience during the week,
the orientation program takes a serious tone to educate
new students on issues they may face in their transition
to college.
The WOW Awareness series spans four days, and covers
issues including campus life, the community, diversity,
respect and inclusion, body image, alcohol, and stress.
The Awareness and Respect series will be kicked off on
Wednesday, Sept. 16 with a new component this year
called Respect Workshops. Each new student will go
through the workshop, which includes a brief video,
activity and discussion setting the tone for inclusive
excellence, respect and appreciating diversity as a new
member of Cal Poly.
The next component of the series, the “Personal
Responsibilities” presentation, will take place
Thursday, Sept. 17, with presentations in Harman Hall in
the Performing Arts Center. The presentation focuses on
some topics that students may encounter such as drugs
and alcohol, sexual awareness and personal safety.
The Awareness presentations continue Friday, Sept.
18, taking place in Harman Hall and in Chumash
Auditorium. This awareness session, “SLO Life and
Respect,” addresses a student’s role in the San Luis
Obispo community, respect and diversity.
The series concludes on Saturday, Sept. 19 in Harman
Hall, with the “Coping With Stress” presentation, which
informs students about stress, depression, body image
and eating disorders.
WOW’s Awareness program not only informs new
students about some of the issues they may face in
college, it helps new students understand the issues,
introduce them to local resources available to them, and
facilitate a smooth transition into college. The program
provides a way for the university and the city to
showcase resources and organizations that support
students.
Ashley Goliti and Jodi Hammerwold, the Awareness
committee chairwomen, worked this year to integrate a
tone of respect into all components of the week. “We
really wanted to take into account issues and events
that had taken place on our campus this year in hopes of
establishing a new, more respectful and inclusive tone
for entering students,” said Goliti.
For more information about WOW programs, contact
Jason Mockford at (805) 756-2477.
Week of Welcome Orientation Program
August 31, 2009
SAN LUIS OBISPO – Beginning
September 15, WOW will welcome thousands of new students
to San Luis Obispo.
The Week of Welcome program takes place Sept. 15 through
Sept. 19, and it will introduce approximately 4,200 new
students to the Cal Poly campus and San Luis Obispo. WOW
helps students make connections with peers, faculty and
staff, student clubs and SLO businesses to ease the
transition to college life. Additionally, the
orientation program informs the new students about
issues students may face during their college years and
healthy ways to handle these issues.
WOW is a nationally recognized program for its quality
of programming, quantity of leaders and unique style!
WOW participants can look forward to various activities
including a trip to downtown San Luis Obispo called SLO
Bound, a day dedicated to academics, awareness sessions
on issues relevant to college life, multiple days of
community service, and respect workshops.
For more information, please contact Jason Mockford at
805-756-2477.
WOW Promotes Respect & Awareness
September 01, 2009
SAN LUIS OBISPO – This year’s Cal
Poly Week of Welcome (WOW) Orientation Program presents
students with an Awareness and Respect series, developed
based on a success and wellness model for college
students. Despite the fun, seemingly carefree
environment the new students experience during the week,
the orientation program takes a serious tone to educate
new students on issues they may face in their transition
to college.
The WOW Awareness series spans four days, and covers
issues including campus life, the community, diversity,
respect and inclusion, body image, alcohol, and stress.
The Awareness and Respect series will be kicked off on
Wednesday, Sept. 16 with a new component this year
called Respect Workshops. Each new student will go
through the workshop, which includes a brief video,
activity and discussion setting the tone for inclusive
excellence, respect and appreciating diversity as a new
member of Cal Poly.
The next component of the series, the “Personal
Responsibilities” presentation, will take place
Thursday, Sept. 17, with presentations in Harman Hall in
the Performing Arts Center. The presentation focuses on
some topics that students may encounter such as drugs
and alcohol, sexual awareness and personal safety.
The Awareness presentations continue Friday, Sept.
18, taking place in Harman Hall and in Chumash
Auditorium. This awareness session, “SLO Life and
Respect,” addresses a student’s role in the San Luis
Obispo community, respect and diversity.
The series concludes on Saturday, Sept. 19 in Harman
Hall, with the “Coping With Stress” presentation, which
informs students about stress, depression, body image
and eating disorders.
WOW’s Awareness program not only informs new
students about some of the issues they may face in
college, it helps new students understand the issues,
introduce them to local resources available to them, and
facilitate a smooth transition into college. The program
provides a way for the university and the city to
showcase resources and organizations that support
students.
Ashley Goliti and Jodi Hammerwold, the Awareness
committee chairwomen, worked this year to integrate a
tone of respect into all components of the week. “We
really wanted to take into account issues and events
that had taken place on our campus this year in hopes of
establishing a new, more respectful and inclusive tone
for entering students,” said Goliti.
For more information about WOW programs, contact
Jason Mockford at (805) 756-2477.
DAY OF SERVICE
April 24, 2009
SAN LUIS OBISPO - On
Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., over
250 Leaders-in-Training involved with Cal Poly's
Week of Welcome Orientation program will donate
their time to the community as part of a
tri-annual Day of Service.
The Leaders-in-Training will volunteer
throughout San Luis Obispo working with various
organizations such as Cal Poly Organic Farm, The
Environmental Center of SLO Country, Morro Coast
Audubon Society, One Cool Earth, Rancho El
Chorro Outdoor School, San Luis Obispo County
Parks Trail Day: Santa Margarita Lake, and
Transitions Mental Health & Growing Grounds
Farm. The goal is to provide community service
and preview to a bigger Day of Service that
happens during the Fall with new students. WOW
continually strives to show students ways they
can become involved in the community through
community service programs, and how their work
benefits the San Luis Obispo area.
Cal Poly's Student Community Service
organization works with WOW to coordinate the
annual event. Community service is integrated
into every level of the program. Not only do the
Leaders-in-Training benefit, local organizations
are grateful of student participation in
projects outside the scope of their everyday
activities as well. The estimated cost per hour
that each volunteer saves the organizations is
approximately $20.25 which amounts to a total of
more than $18,000 saved in one day.
SLL Serves the Community
July 21, 2009
SAN LUIS OBISPO - On
Saturday, January 24, 2009 sixty-four leaders
from various Cal Poly leadership organizations
including WOW, Open House, the Multicultural
Center, Women's Center, Student Community
Services, the Pride Center, and AmeriCorps
joined forces to give back to the community. The
Day of Service took place at El Chorro Regional
Park at the AIDS Support Network Memorial Grove.
When the day began, the memorial
needed some attention. Weeds blemished the path,
overgrowth cluttered the gazebo, but the leaders
from the various Cal Poly programs took charge.
As the day progressed, the students saw the
results of their hard work and watched the
transformation of the memorial. Kaitlin Hill, a
WOW team member stated, "It is a step toward
becoming a better person. Each weed pulled is a
step towards a better you and a better world for
everyone."
The Student Life & Leadership
organizations united as a team to accomplish the
task at hand. Throughout the day, the students’
positivity and energy kept spirits high. At Cal
Poly, each organization usually works
separately, but during this Day of Service each
organization worked literally hand-in-hand to
complete the job.
At the end of the day, many shared
the same feelings of accomplishment that Patty
Lopez from the Multicultural Center expressed,
"I think the best part of today was seeing the
difference between now and then. It's just so
beautiful now. I have a new appreciation and
respect for the community. It was so good to be
working with everyone and that I was able to be
a part of the change.” These Cal Poly leaders
were thrilled to give back to the San Luis
Obispo Community, and will undoubtedly continue
serving and using their energy for good. For
more information on Student Life & Leadership,
see http://studentlife.calpoly.edu .
WOW Recruitment & Spring Training
July 21, 2009
SAN LUIS OBISPO — With spring quickly
approaching, the time has come once again for
WOW to begin their annual Spring Training. Each
year the WOW Team trains over six hundred
student volunteers to be WOW Orientation Leaders
in the fall who lead groups of incoming students
around Cal Poly and the surrounding San Luis
Obispo community. Leaders help the students
become better connected in their new home with
activities such as campus tours, awareness
presentations, a trip downtown, and community
service.
The WOW program has incorporated
numerous changes for Spring Training as well as
for the week. Spring Training will run from
April 4 through June 2. For the first time ever
potential orientation leaders will initially
meet on a Saturday where inspiring activities
await. Thereafter, meetings are every Tuesday
night from 7-10 p.m. in Chumash Auditorium and
will cover some of the following topics:
communication skills, group facilitation, event
planning, community orientation, campus
knowledge and awareness, working with parents
and families, and a success and wellness series
discussing social issues.
During the first week of spring
quarter the WOW Team set up an information tent
in the UU and on Dexter Lawn recruiting students
interested in being a leader. The WOW Team will
be a key resource for answers to any questions
or concerns of potential Orientation Leaders.
The dates and times on the tent are as follows:
• Monday, March 30 from 9 a.m. until 1
p.m. in the UU Plaza
• Wednesday, April 1, from 9 a.m. until 1
p.m. in the UU Plaza
• Wednesday, April 1, from 10 a.m. until 2
p.m. on Dexter Lawn
• Thursday, April 2, from 10 a.m. until 4
p.m. in the UU Plaza
• Thursday, April 2, from 10 a.m. until 2
p.m. on Dexter Lawn
• Friday, April 3, from 9 a.m. until 1
p.m. in the UU Plaza
With its new fusion of tradition and
renovation, WOW leaders are looking forward to
yet another exciting year of orientation! More
information can be found on the WOW Website at
http://orientation.calpoly.edu/wow.
San Luis Obispo, California 93407