Cal Poly Is Best in West Among Public and Private Schools
Cal Poly for the first time was named best overall master’s-level university in the West for both public and private institutions in the U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges guidebook. It’s the 31st year in a row the Learn by Doing university is ranked best public institution in the West and the first time it has been ranked tops among all 120 public and private institutions in the region. The move to the top follows back-to-back No. 2 ratings in 2022 and 2023 behind the University of Portland. (The private Catholic university in Portland, Oregon, was rated No. 2 in the West this year.) The 2024 U.S. News & World Report, the magazine’s 39th rankings edition, released Sept. 17 and evaluated nearly 1,500 four-year bachelor's degree-granting institutions in as many as 19 areas, statistics that pertain to measures reflecting academic quality and graduate outcomes — factors universally important to prospective students and their families. In addition, Cal Poly was again named No. 1 in the West for Most Innovative Schools; several College of Engineering programs were ranked among the top five in the nation for masters-level educational institutions; and, for the fourth straight year, the university ranked as the top school in the West for veterans among public and private institutions that participate in federal initiatives helping veterans and active-duty service members pay for their degrees.
Learn Your Options by Attending the Virtual Benefits Fair Sept. 28
Open enrollment is underway through Oct. 13. Attend the Virtual Benefits Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28, when representatives from health plans and voluntary plan providers will present and share important information about rates, changes and key features for 2024. This is your opportunity to ask questions as you make important decisions regarding benefit coverage. Register to attend the Virtual Benefits Fair with this Zoom link. Don’t know where to start? Visit the Open Enrollment webpage for more information.
Register to attend the Sept. 28 Virtual Benefits Fair with this Zoom link
Tech Park Breaks Ground on Major Expansion
Cal Poly broke ground on a 16,200-square-foot expansion of the Technology Park this summer. The project includes a new two-story building adjacent to the existing Mount Bishop Road complex. Building officials anticipate opening the new facility next August. The structure will offer a blend of fully finished spaces primed for immediate occupancy, as well as customizable areas for tenant improvements. The expanded Tech Park will continue to offer an environment where faculty, students and industry professionals can seamlessly collaborate, and it will provide space for startups and opportunities for sponsored research and development. For tenants, the facility will house advanced infrastructure with high-speed internet access. It is being built to LEED Silver certification standards, which reflect the campus’s commitment to sustainable building practices. Reflective of the Cal Poly student body degree paths, the Technology Park focuses on attracting businesses and startups in the public health, cybersecurity, agriculture, and biotechnology and software industries. Pictured, from left, are U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, with Cal Poly Project Manager Daniel Contreras and Jon Broyles, corporate safety officer with AMG and Associates. Carbajal visited the work site Sept. 6.
Learn More about the Tech Park expansion
Cal Poly Research Week is Coming!
The Division of Research invites the campus to attend various events focused on celebrating and creating connections in research, scholarship and creative activities at the university during Research Week, Oct. 9-13.To learn more and register for specific events, visit research.calpoly.edu/upcoming-events.
Register for October's Research Week
Faculty and Staff Invited to Foster Youth Ally Training Oct. 12
The Office of the Dean of Students, in collaboration with the Guardian Scholars Program, will host its first virtual Foster Youth Ally Training from 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 12. The goal is to spotlight the experiences of students who have or are currently experiencing foster care. The training will bring together faculty and staff interested in enhancing inclusive and equitable practices to bolster foster students' success. Topics will range from the challenges these students experience while in foster care, what it means to be an ally and discuss strategies for empowering this community of students to succeed.
Register to receive the Zoom link
International Center to Host Study Abroad Fair Oct. 5
Faculty members are encouraged to tell their students about Cal Poly’s myriad study abroad opportunities. Students can learn more at the International Center’s in-person Study Abroad fair for students from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, on Dexter lawn. The annual event provides a unique opportunity to meet with Cal Poly Global Programs faculty, program representatives, current exchange students and study abroad alumni to learn more about life abroad and discover the right program for every budget, major and lifestyle. The International Center connects students with opportunities to study, intern and get involved with research projects in hundreds of programs in over 75 different countries, including multicountry programs. About one in four Cal Poly students go abroad on sponsored programs, earning credit for major, minor and general education courses while immersing themselves in other cultures and developing new competencies that will make them more competitive in the global job market. Questions? Learn more about the fair.
Get ready for the International Center’s Study Abroad Fair on Oct. 5
¡Adelante! Register Now for Cal Poly HSI Symposium Featuring Dolores Huerta on Oct. 17
The Office of University Diversity and Inclusion is hosting ¡Adelante!, Cal Poly's inaugural Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Symposium on Tuesday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The keynote speaker will be Latina labor leader, activist and community organizer Dolores Huerta. This immersive program, will explore the university’s journey towards becoming an HSI and the integral role it plays in Cal Poly's mission. An HSI is where at least 25 percent of undergraduate, full-time enrollment is Hispanic; and at least half of degree-seeking students are from low-income families. The day includes an HSI Task Force panel discussion, a review of task force recommendations, a UU Plaza gathering and resource fair, and workshops for the campus community to engage in thought-provoking discussions, meaningful connections and an inspiring vision for Cal Poly as an HSI. Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers Association, is one of the most influential labor activists of the 20th century and a leader of the Chicano civil rights movement. Registration is required for the keynote event. Adelante, which translates to "forward” from Spanish, is about honoring the past, present and future momentum of this effort and the collective drive to become an HSI that holistically serves and empowers the Latinx/e community. Learn more about the event and register.
Register for the Oct. 17 Cal Poly HSI Symposium
Additional Temporary Study Structures Open
Three new temporary structures opened Sept. 21 to increase study and service opportunities for students during Kennedy Library’s two-year transformation. Located near the library building, the temperature-controlled structures provide comfortable seating and study spaces, power outlets, Wi-Fi, and access to restrooms and nearby Mustang Shuttle stops. The structures, one in the heart of campus on Via Carta near the intersection with North Perimeter Road (Parking Lot H-11) and the other two on California Boulevard near the intersection with North Perimeter Road (Parking Lot C-7) will be open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. These structures offer additional study and gathering spaces to study and join the six other temporary study sites on campus.
Rite Aid to Host Vaccine Clinics in October, November
Rite Aid pharmacy returns to campus and will host multiple daylong clinics in October and November with COVID-19 and flu vaccines, as well as additional vaccination offerings. Clinics are scheduled: Friday, Oct. 6; Thursday, Oct. 19; Friday, Oct. 20; Friday, Oct. 27; and Friday, Nov. 3. All will be in the ASI Recreation Center (No. 43), Room 107, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Clinics are open to students, employees and community members. Most insurances are accepted, and cash payment is also available. Vaccine Consent Forms are available to download in English and Spanish. Forms will also be available at the clinics. For additional information and the full list of available vaccinations, visit the Campus Health and Wellbeing Vaccinations webpage.
Manta Rays and Electric Eels Grace 75th Rose Float Entry
Giant manta rays sway and electric eels power a rock ‘n‘ roll party on the ocean floor celebrating Cal Poly universities’ 75th entry in the Pasadena Rose Parade on New Year’s Day. Led by a 16-foot purple manta ray gliding over a colorful reef, “Shock n’ Roll: Powering the Musical Current,” the 55-foot-long float depicts a rocking swim party on a coral reef with a trio of eels providing their current to electric guitars, a keyboard and turntable, honoring the 2024 Rose Parade theme: “Celebrating the World of Music.” Designed and built by students, the Cal Poly universities Rose Float is a joint effort of student teams at the California State Polytechnic University in Pomona and Cal Poly. Since their first entry in 1949, the combined team has won 61 awards, most recently the 2023 Extraordinaire Trophy, given to the creators of the parade’s most extraordinary float, including those 55 feet or larger. Quinn Akemon, Cal Poly Rose Float president, said the 2024 Cal Poly universities Rose Parade entry, “Shock n’ Roll: Powering the Musical Current,” will be “bigger and more exciting than ever before.” The plant science senior from Agoura Hills, California, has been a part of the Rose Float program since her freshman year. The colorful float will feature a pair of giant manta rays swing and a trio of electric eels powering a rock ‘n‘ roll party on the ocean floor. “The team was very interested in the idea of a universe in which animals and instruments evolved alongside each other in an underwater environment,” said Quinn Akemon, Cal Poly Rose Float president in San Luis Obispo. “We really wanted to emphasize the idea that the instruments and animals were sharing a community and had developed a symbiotic relationship through music. The animals provide power to the instruments through electricity, and the instruments play music that flows through the scene and brings the community together in song.”
Ballroom Dance to Help Vets Museum Turn 21 on Oct. 8
The Cal Poly Ballroom Dance Club will perform at the Stars and Stripes Celebration Dinner benefiting the Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum at the San Luis Obispo Veterans Memorial Building on Sunday, Oct. 8. “It’s going to be a great event,” San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce said. “A USO-themed barbecue dinner with appetizers, drinks, live music by the Royal Garden Swing Orchestra, swing dance performed by Cal Poly Ballroom Dance team, a singing performance, WWII history exhibit and raffle tables.” Proceeds support the Veterans Museum, at 801 Grand Ave., Suite 102 in San Luis Obispo. Cal Poly Ballroom Dance offers weekly lessons on Thursdays during fall quarter.
BEACoN Research Faculty Mentor Applications Due Oct. 6
The BEACoN Research Mentoring Program is seeking faculty mentor applications for the next cohort of BEACoN scholars. Run by the Office of University Diversity and Inclusion (OUDI), BEACoN exists to educate, empower and advocate for historically underrepresented students and provide them with funded undergraduate research opportunities. New this year are two project types: Faculty-generated projects (all disciplines welcome) and OUDI-generated projects (select topics to help us gain a greater understanding of our campus community and assist OUDI and campus collaborators in DEI-related efforts). Selected faculty will receive $1,000 per winter/spring quarters ($2,000 total) via Faculty Service payment for their mentoring efforts in research and professional development. Students will receive $2,000 per winter/spring quarters ($4,000 total) via financial aid. Matches will be finalized by the end of fall quarter, with research mentorships occurring during winter and spring quarters. Applications are due 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6. Questions? Email Kelly Bennion at [email protected].
Learn more About BEACoN and apply
Transfer Inclusivity Virtual Training for Staff and Faculty on Oct. 9
The Transfer Center will host a Staff and Faculty Transfer Inclusion Training from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9, on Zoom. Register today! The training is focused on learning about Cal Poly’s transfer population, sharing research on practices for creating transfer-inclusive environments and discussing ways to create a transfer-friendly culture for these students. Check out the Supporting Transfer Students website for additional resources to create transfer-friendly websites and transfer-inclusive classrooms. Questions? Email Heather Domonoske at [email protected].
Register for the Oct. 9 Zoom session
Faculty and Staff Invited to First Foster Youth Ally Training on Oct. 12
The Office of the Dean of Students, in collaboration with the Guardian Scholars Program, will host its first virtual Foster Youth Ally Training from 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 12. The goal is to spotlight the experiences of students who have or are currently experiencing foster care. The training will bring together faculty and staff interested in enhancing inclusive and equitable practices to bolster foster students' success. Topics will range from the challenges these students experience while in foster care, what it means to be an ally and discuss strategies for empowering this community of students to succeed.
Register to receive the Zoom link
Register for Oct. 19 Peace Ambassador and Observer Virtual Training
The Office of the Dean of Students is offering a virtual Peace Ambassador and Observer training from 11:10 a.m. to noon, Thursday, Oct. 19. Campus organizations occasionally host events that draw protestors and demonstrators, making it essential to ensure the safety and peaceful conduct of these gatherings. Peace Ambassadors assist in safety matters during social action, protests and demonstrations, potentially engaging with participants to defuse situations when safe to do so, providing support, answering questions about logistics and safety, and facilitating communication with campus administration or law enforcement. Observers, on the other hand, play a neutral and impartial role, attending events where conflicts might arise, reporting objectively and inadvertently contributing to a calming effect through their presence. Interested staff and faculty can register for the training at https://forms.office.com/r/XHAN6yFkz0. The Zoom link will be sent out to participants before the event. Questions? Email the Dean of Students office at [email protected].
CTLT’s Fall Quarter Opportunities for Educators
The fall lineup of professional development offerings for campus educators (faculty and staff) from the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology is available. Workshops include:
- Building Toward Racial Equity.
- Hybrid Course Design.
- Assignment Design for Academic Integrity.
- Creating Accessible Documents.
- Creating Accessible Slide Decks.
- Creating accessible Canvas pages.
Also offered is an extended workshop to earn an ACUE Certificate in Effective College Teaching and a learning community on evaluating inclusive teaching and how that is recognized in faculty evaluations. Book circles include titles on equitable grading practices and teaching methods that promote belonging, growth mindset and resilience. There are also opportunities for academic writing support, an Equitable Grading Community of Practice, and on-demand resources for academic success.
University Personnel Offers October Well-being Workshops
University Personnel-Employee Wellbeing has worked with LifeMatters, Cal Poly’s employee assistance program, to offer synchronous well-being workshops in October. They include:
- Stress or Success: Thriving in a Chaotic World — Join this session to learn practical ideas on how to reduce stress right away as an overall lifestyle change. Learn causes of stress through understanding the art of resiliency, mindset and attitudes, habits and actions and connections and relationships. Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 2 p.m.
- Living to Work or Working to Live: Finding Life Balance — What is life balance? We need to let go of the idea that there will be a perfect balance between work and family. There are steps to take to bridge a gap between them. In this workshop, you will learn to identify your values, review barriers to life balance, review goal-setting and learn tips for life balance. Thursday, Oct. 26, at 2 p.m.
Email Lisa Gray for more information on well-being workshops.
Faculty Advisor Training Series Planned in October; Still Time to Register
University Advising is offering a Faculty Advisor Training series that introduces undergraduate faculty advisors to academic advising core competencies. Click on the below links to register.
- FA 101: Nuts & Bolts of Faculty Advising: Friday, Oct. 6.
- FA 102: Assemble Your Faculty Advising Toolkit: Friday, Oct. 13.
- FA 103: Building Student Success through Faculty Advising: Friday, Oct. 20.
Questions? Contact Christina Wolfe-Chandler, advisor training coordinator, at [email protected].
Dr. Thomas D. O'Neil, a dedicated Mathematics Department faculty member for nearly three decades, passed away Sept. 14, 2023. He was 84. O'Neil, who was from Baudette, Minnesota, enjoyed teaching mostly upper division math during his tenure at Cal Poly, from September 1973 to June 2002. "He was the advisor for the annual Putnam exam and was always proud of his students," said his daughter, Julie Leasburg, of the William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition that began 84 years ago. "He formed bonds with many students and kept in touch with them over the years." O'Neil loved teaching, reading and was known for telling stories about the past, she said. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Jean, for 64 years. The Atascadero resident was preceded in death by his wife, Jean O'Neil, who passed in 2022; and his son, Dr. James O'Neil, who died in 2018. He is survived by Leasburg; a son-in-law, Brian, and granddaughters Samantha Leasburg and Elizabeth O'Neil.
Get Four Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
Residential households can order one set of four free COVID-19 at-home tests again. There is a limit of one order per residential address, the Sept. 25 announcement said. Each order includes four individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests. COVIDTests.gov has more details about at-home tests. Orders will ship starting Oct. 2. Order free at-home tests from USPS.com. Before discarding expired COVID-19 test kits, check the FDA website to see if expiration dates have been extended.
Protect Campus Livestock by Not Trespassing Into Animal Enclosures
The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences reminds all campus visitors, including students, faculty and staff, not to go inside animal units — including fenced enclosures — without permission. Faculty, staff and students are actively engaged in classes, labs and research as well as in the ongoing care of the college’s livestock in these areas. It is essential for the health and safety of all that outside exposure is limited. No-trespassing signs are posted at all campus animal units making it clear where viewing can occur in a safe manner. To request a tour of a livestock operation, email [email protected].
Watch the Replay of Fall Convocation 2023 Presentations
President Armstrong hosted the annual Fall Convocation on Sept. 18 for faculty and staff in the Performing Arts Center. The program included remarks from representatives of student government, the California Faculty Association, the California State University Employee Union and the Academic Senate. Armstrong provided his State of the University address outlining exciting news about a robust summer enrollment opportunity. The award winners were honored for Distinguished Scholarship, Distinguished Teaching, Outstanding Staff, Outstanding Faculty Advisory, Provost Leadership for Partnership in Philanthropy, and Learn by Doing during a recognition ceremony. Visit the Fall Conference Schedule for more details of the welcome to the new school year. Or watch the replay on
YouTube
Kennedy Library Free Furniture Giveaway is Noon to 4 p.m., Oct. 4; Come Early
Kennedy Library Transformation team will host the second in a series of pop-up free furniture events from noon to 4 p.m on Wednesday, Oct. 4, in Parking Lot H-16, on Via Carta near Highland Drive. Come early; the Aug. 30 giveaway started at noon and nearly all of the furniture was gone by 12:30 p.m. All surplus library items — including office chairs, desks and study carousels — are free. The event is hosted in partnership with Cal Poly Green Campus and JackRabbit, an eCommerce startup founded by Cal Poly alumni, in an effort to reduce landfill waste in support of campus sustainability and conservation initiatives. One additional date, open to the public in October, will be announced soon.
Cal Poly Toastmasters Becomes New Club; Meetings Held Noon on Wednesdays
Cal Poly Toastmasters is an officially chartered club and currently stands strong with 20 members. The club is part of Toastmasters International, the well-known nonprofit educational organization to help individuals enhance public speaking and leadership skills. Enjoy a supportive and positive community that empowers members to develop skills through an engaging and interactive program. All are invited you to connect, network and grow! No commitment is required. Cal Poly Toastmasters meets from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays in the main Facilities building, No. 70, Room 110. Email Emily Jenson to learn more at [email protected].
Make a Splash in Your Fitness With ASI Aquatics
Join ASI Aquatics’ Masters and Intermediate Swim classes to enjoy expert swim instruction at the state-of-the-art Cal Poly Recreation Center Lap Pool. Whether you are wanting to improve your technique and endurance with Intermediate Swim or challenge yourself through water interval training with Morning and Evening Masters Swim, there is a class for you. Registration is open.
‘Toltequity: Personal and Community Growth Through Ancient Toltec Knowledge’ Oct. 6 Talk
The World Languages and Cultures Department and College of Liberal Arts will host a virtual presentation by Armando Cruz Sánchez, a practitioner of ancestral Toltec knowledge, Zapotec healer and spiritual guide from Oaxaca, Mexico. The event will be held from 2:10 to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6. Participants can expand their worldview through the wisdom and practices of the Toltecs, the ancient Mesoamerica civilization. Toltequity is the knowledge aimed at helping individuals realize their full potential, enabling their harmonic integration with the community, the environment, and ultimately, with the Spirit. The Zoom link is calpoly.zoom.us/j/87103509450. Questions? Contact Karen Muñoz-Christian at [email protected] or Angelica Browne at [email protected].
Attend the virtual Zoom presentation on Oct. 6
How You Can Help Support Out-of-State Students
Faculty and staff are invited to become local guides to out-of-state students this year through the Cal Poly Local Connections program. Local Connections aims to support out-of-state students and foster a sense of community in their new home away from home. It offers Mustangs the chance to find and form lasting support systems throughout their Learn by Doing journey, providing opportunities to meet, connect and build long-lasting friendships with faculty, staff, local community members and fellow out-of-state students. Join today as a local guide to connect with a current out-of-state student and offer support, guidance, friendship and recommendations. It can be as easy as meeting on campus once a quarter over a cup of coffee.
National Recovery Month: Support a Phone Call Away
University Personnel and Campus Health and Wellbeing are celebrating National Recovery Month, the annual recognition begun in 1989 that substance-use treatment benefits society. This year's theme is “Recovery is for Everyone: Every Person, Every Family, Every Community.” Employees and their household members can access mental health and substance-use support through the employee assistance program, LifeMatters, at 800-367-7474 or mylifematters.com. Cal Poly health plans also provide mental health and substance use support. Contact your plan provider for exact terms and conditions of coverage.
access mental health and substance-use support
Payment-Check Run Day to Begin Oct. 3
Payment Services is changing the campus check run day to ensure faculty, staff, students and off-campus vendors receive payment or reimbursement checks earlier in the week to deposit or cash before the weekend. Starting Tuesday, Oct. 3, Payment Services will begin cutting checks Tuesdays instead of Fridays. With this new schedule, employee reimbursement direct deposits will occur twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For information on how to enroll in NON-PAYROLL direct deposit login to the Cal Poly Portal, click on “Job Task” and follow the “Enroll in Direct Deposit for Employee Reimbursements” link. Questions? Email payment technicians at [email protected], or call 6-2232.
Statistics Consulting Offered Through Dec. 8
Statistics consulting for the campus is offered by appointment through Dec. 8. The service provides assistance in facilitating research design and data analysis. The Statistics Department can assist a variety of disciplines, said Professor Soma Roy and Associate Professor Steve Rein, who serve as consultants. They can advise on data collection, experimental design and analysis of research projects, in addition to leading seminars or tutorials on requested topics and offering advice on computer packages available at Cal Poly. Faculty, staff and students interested in the service can visit the Statistics Department website for more details. Email [email protected] to schedule a consultation.
More details on Statistics Department consultations
Blood Drive Returns to Dexter Lawn Oct. 10
Come to Dexter Lawn on Tuesday, Oct. 10, for a life-changing event! You’ll be a hero and save up to three lives — in just an hour. A campus blood drive hosted by University Personnel, the Orfalea College of Business and Campus Health and Wellbeing returns to campus in search of the heroic. A Vitalant bus will be on the concrete walkway near the Dexter Building (No. 34). Appointments are available between 10 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. Scheduled donations are prioritized over walk-ups. Donors are encouraged to hydrate well and eat a hearty meal before donating. Contact Lisa Gray at [email protected] for more information.
Schedule An Appointment for a blood donation
New Student Center Software Features
The PeopleSoft Student Center has been upgraded. The new Student Center features a mobile-friendly interface, intuitive navigation and convenient access to enrollment, financial and academic progress resources. The Office of the Registrar website has been updated with tutorials and instructions to familiarize students with the new look of the platform. Faculty and staff who regularly use the Student Center in their campus roles can view the upgraded platform via their Advisor and Faculty Centers. For more information, consult the Advisor Center User Guide or the Faculty Center User Guide.
SLO Symphony Opens Season with ‘Rachmaninov Rocks’ on Oct. 7
The San Luis Obispo Symphony opens their five-concert “Classics” series at the Performing Arts Center with “Rachmaninov Rocks” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 in Harold Miossi Hall. Back by demand, SLO Symphony’s opening concert features pianist Ilya Yakushev performing Rachmaninov’s mighty Piano Concerto No. 2. Flanking this work are two American works – “Fanfare for an Uncommon Man” by John Stevens, and Symphony No. 1 in e minor by Florence Price, the first African American woman recognized as a symphonic composer, and the first to have a composition performed by a major orchestra. A free, pre-concert discussion with Maestro Andrew Sewell will be held at 6:30 p.m.
Get tickets to the SLO Symphony Classics Oct. 7 Opener
Nordic Folk Group Dreamers’ Circus to Perform Oct. 10
Cal Poly Arts presents Dreamers’ Circus at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct.10, at Spanos Theatre. Winners of five Danish Music Awards, discover the innovative brilliance of this Nordic world music sensation. The trio’s sound is based on virtuosic and incendiary musical ability across a range of instruments — violin, accordion, piano and the lute-like cittern. The trio was recently named “2023 Artist of the Year” by the Danish national classical radio channel P2 — the first non-classical group to earn that honor. Endlessly exploring new challenges for themselves and audiences, Dreamers’ Circus mine performers’ backgrounds in traditional and roots music to present a genre-bending amalgam of folk sensibility, jazz improvisation and classical complexity distilled through an openness to popular music influences. This concert has a 20% staff and faculty discount available.
Buy your Tickets to the Oct. 10 Dreamers’ Circus concert
Experimental Guitarist Matt Sargent to Present Free Recital
The Music Department will host guest artist Matt Sargent for a unique guitar concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, in Room 218 of the Davidson Music Center. The versatile artist — a composer, guitarist, recording engineer and music technologist — will perform new guitar works with electronics. The program will include works by renowned postminimalist composer Eve Beglarian, Connecticut composer and critic Robert Carl, as well as Sargent’s original works. Based in upstate New York, Sargent is an assistant professor of music at Bard College. His experimental compositions grow from interests in resonance and recursive systems, computer models of intelligence and the making/breaking of long-form patterns. He recently recorded and premiered James Romig’s “The Fragility of Time,” a new concert-length work for electric guitar. Last December, he premiered “Splectar,” a new work by classical composer Carl for retuned electric guitar and live electronics.
Read more about the Matt Sargent concert
British Actor Brings C.S. Lewis to Life at the PAC on Oct. 14
Fellowship for Performing Arts presents C.S. Lewis On Stage: Further Up & Further In at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, in Harold Miossi Hall. Award-winning actor Max McLean’s tour de force performance captures C.S. Lewis’ magnetic personality, astonishing eloquence and laugh-out-loud wit to create an onstage experience venturing deep into the soul of one of the most influential thinkers of the past century, who died in 1963 at age 64. Using Lewis’ own words, this dazzling, multimedia theatrical event explores what convinced Lewis of the divinity of Christ; why the BBC gave him a huge audience to deliver wartime talks that would become Mere Christianity; how Adolph Hitler influenced the writing of The Screwtape Letters; and how Lewis’s profound insights on prayer, heaven and the Second Coming of Christ influenced his fantasy novels “The Chronicles of Narnia.” See the production Center Stage calls, “Thoroughly engrossing ... visually stunning experience!”
Get your tickets to C.S. Lewis On Stage on Oct. 14
Events.calpoly.edu is a new platform that shines a spotlight on high-profile special events at Cal Poly and throughout our community, focusing on the wide and diverse range of activities on and around campus. This site is designed to help our colleges, programs, departments and facilities promote exciting events that can be seen by a selected audience. It will update regularly and includes events happening in the next 30-45 days. It is not a calendar of all events, and it does not include student club events. Here are some links to help you navigate:
Submitting an Event to Events.calpoly.edu
To submit your event for consideration, please send the event title, date, time, duration, ticket information, intended audience(s) and image (1600 bpi wide) to [email protected].
University Events Calendar
To find a listing of all events — such as performances, lectures, workshops and more — visit our Master Calendar.
Scheduling/Booking Venues
25Live: Space and Event Scheduling can help you schedule or book a venue for an upcoming on-campus event.
Note that a minimum three-day lead time is required to process a request for use of space through the Office of the Registrar.
Visit Cal Poly Now for Student Affairs events, learning opportunities and more
Find the latest student-focused campus events from your favorite Student Affairs programs and services by visiting Cal Poly Now. Download the new Cal Poly Now app on your Apple or Android device to easily find events and activities, follow clubs and organizations, and network and grow connections across campus.