Cal Poly Named a Top Producer
Fulbright U.S. Scholars
Cal Poly has been recognized as a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. This marks the fifth time in the last decade that Cal Poly has received this distinction. For the 2024-25 academic year, three faculty members were selected: Paul Anderson (computer science) for his research on AI applications for chronic pain in Spain, Jean Davidson (biological sciences) for advancing bioinformatics research in Iceland, and Sara Lopus (social sciences) for her research on how household compositional conditions may impact positive outcomes in children’s education in Brazil. Their work supports Cal Poly’s Learn by Doing philosophy while fostering global collaboration.
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Agriculture and Food
Student Chefs Give Campus a ‘Taste of the World’
The smells of sizzling beef, buttery coconut and chocolate cake waft through the Frost Center’s culinary lab on a busy Wednesday morning in February. Inside, about 15 students are hard at work preparing dishes for the Feb. 26 Taste of the World event.
Hosted by the International Center, the event introduces participants to countries around the world through one of the most universal languages out there: food. This year, the International Center is partnering with food science and experience industry management students for the event.
Cal Poly Corporation Board
Seeking Faculty Representative
The Academic Senate is seeking a tenured faculty member to serve on the Cal Poly Corporation Board of Directors for the 2025-28 term. Interested faculty members should submit an Expression of Intent and Willingness to Serve form. Additional pages may be included if necessary. Completed forms must be submitted to the Academic Senate Office by Wednesday, March 26. For questions, please contact Sarah Best at sbest@calpoly.edu.
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On Sale
Winter Parking Permits
Employee parking permits for Spring Quarter go on sale Monday, March 17, just before the Winter quarter permits expire Sunday, March 30. Finding and purchasing a parking permit is easy using the parking account. Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual parking permits are available online for purchase at the faculty and staff bargained rates. Permits sold at pay stations, parking meters or by mobile app do not offer bargained rates. Spring quarter permits are valid Monday, March 31, through Sunday, June 15.
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Students with Dependents - March 12
Inclusivity Training
The Students with Dependents Program, within the Office of the Dean of Students, will host its Inclusion Training from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 12 via Zoom. The virtual training will help participants learn more about students with dependents, learn about higher education policies specific to parenting/caregiving students, and think about how to apply new knowledge to their campus roles. The training is designed for faculty, staff and student employees who are interested in enhancing inclusive and equitable practices to support students with dependents' success. Questions? Contact Courtney Moore, Students with Dependents program coordinator, at cmoore90@calpoly.edu.
CSU’s Got Talent
The Power of Empathy
Want to build stronger, more compassionate workplace relationships? It all starts with empathy! Join CSU’s Got Talent on March 11 for "The Power of Empathy in Our Interactions with Others" with Dr. José Rodriguez. In this insightful webinar, discover how empathetic communication fosters ethical conduct, compassion, and social change in organizations. Learn how to navigate conversations across diverse cultural groups with an empathy-based framework that promotes inclusivity and understanding. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your communication skills and make a meaningful impact!
Register for the March 11 Webcast
Encourage Students
National Survey of Student Engagement
The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) is open through May 12. NSSE surveys first-year and senior students about their college experience, how much time they spend studying, and the types of interactions they have with instructional staff. Students receive a link to the survey via email. Please encourage students in your classes to participate in this 15-minute survey. Students who participate will be entered into a raffle for one of 19 campus bookstore gift cards ranging from $25 to $100. Your help in encouraging student participation in NSSE strengthens Cal Poly’s commitment to fostering student success.
Coaches Needed for Spring Quarter
First-Year Success Program
The First Year Success Program (FSP) is looking for faculty, staff, and graduate assistants to serve as academic coaches for a freshman academic probation workshop. FSP coaches support a small student group by facilitating growth-centered conversations, engaging in goal setting and skill development, and exploring campus resources to help students move towards success in future quarters. The in-person workshops will be held April 7. We are looking for community members who represent all areas of Cal Poly. All levels of experience and backgrounds are welcome. Questions? Please contact fsp@calpoly.edu.
Career Services
Employers Wanted for Spring Career Fairs
Career Services invites faculty and staff to play a part in connecting students with as many part-time, full-time, seasonal and internship employment opportunities as possible. Do you know of a company or organization that does not ordinarily attend career fairs hosted by Career Services and that may be interested in recruiting at the upcoming Spring Career Fair or Local Career Fair? If so, please share their contact information and Career Services will follow up with information on how they can engage with our outstanding Cal Poly talent.
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ASI Offerings
Spring into Action with ASI
Get ready to jump into a season of excitement! Registration for ASI spring quarter programs opens Monday, March 10. You can expect new and returning offers from ASI Fitness, ASI Aquatics, ASI Poly Escapes and more. Don’t miss out—registration at the ASI Craft Center kicks off Tuesday, April 1 at 8 a.m. Take action this quarter and elevate your time on campus with a variety of thrilling opportunities.
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Volunteers Needed
Healthy Kids Lab Research Study
The Healthy Kids Lab is recruiting pregnant people for a research study on infant feeding and development. The goal of the iBaby Study (Investigating Baby Behavior and Family Technology Use Study) is to learn about associations between families' technology use and babies' development. Participants receive $490 if they complete this 18-month study. Questions? Email the study team at ibabystudy@calpoly.edu.
Save the Date - April 10-12
Open House
Cal Poly will showcase the campus to prospective students and their parents and supporters and offer a glimpse into life as a Mustang. About 8,000 potential future Mustangs and their families are expected to attend. There will be traffic, parking and other impacts throughout the weekend — especially Friday, April 11, which includes a University Welcome at Spanos Stadium, a resource fair, sessions hosted by academic colleges and other activities. Expect traffic at all campus entrances and parking delays. On Saturday, April 12, celebrate the Mustang Legacy on campus with the Poly Royal Parade, campus showcase and performances.
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Cal Poly Arts - March 15
Sunny Jain's Wild Wild EAST
Whether performing on the National Mall in DC for the Smithsonian Folklife Festival or in the foothills of the Himalayas in Pakistan for 10,000 people, Sunny Jain’s Wild Wild East creates hypnotic rhythms that intertwine with Hindustani vocals, saxophone and guitar. Drawing from his family’s immigration story, Jain recasts the immigrant as the modern-day cowboy and cowgirl, inspired by Bollywood classics, Spaghetti Westerns, Punjabi folk traditions, jazz improvisation, and rollicking psychedelic styles. This event has a 20% staff and faculty discount available.
Q&A Art Talk - March 6
Simon Silva Art Talk
Join us as Chicano artist Simon Silva speaks about his art and life experiences and takes part in a Q&A. Silva will present from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 6 , in the Native American and Indigenous Cultural Center, Building 172, Room H1-46. This event is co-sponsored by the Ethnic Studies Department, the Art & Design Department and La CASA. Questions? Reach out to Dr. José Navarro, jnavar17@calpoly.edu.
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025
Accelerate Action
Join the International Center in celebrating International Women’s Day from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, March 10 (observed) in the University Union (65). This year's theme is "Accelerate Action." Since 1911, International Women's Day has championed women’s rights, achievements and equity. To participate, tag @calpolyslointl and @calpolyabroad on Instagram and tell us how you will help accelerate action.
Latin American and Iberian Art Song - March 13
Patricia Caicedo Master Class
Soprano and musicologist Patricia Caicedo will present a Latin American and Iberian Art Song Master Class at 11:10 a.m. Thursday, March 13, in Room 218 of the Davidson Music Center (No. 45). She has recorded 11 albums with art songs in Catalan, Portuguese, Spanish and indigenous languages. She is founder and director of the Barcelona Festival of Song, and has performed throughout the world. Cal Poly voice students will sing and be coached by Caicedo. The Music Department presentation is free and open to the public. Contact the Music Department at ext. 6-2406.
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Cal Poly Wind Bands - March 9
‘Visions’ Concert
The Wind Bands “Visions” Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 9, in the Performing Arts Center will feature works that engage the mind’s eye: Travis Cross’ “Let the Amen Sound,” Julie Giroux’s “One Life Beautiful” and Donald Grantham’s “Baron Cimetiere’s Mambo.” Wind Ensemble saxophonists will perform Armando Bayolo’s “In It Together,” the result of composers’ global response to the needs of school bands and orchestras. The entire Wind Ensemble will perform from John Williams’ score for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” A Wind Orchestra highlight will be Daniel Bukvich’s “Symphony No. 1, In Memoriam, Dresden, Germany 1945.”
Winter Showcase – March 7
Cal Poly Jazz Combos
The Jazz Combos will present a winter showcase at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 7, in Room 218 of the Davidson Music Center. Four jazz combos will each perform a set of well-known jazz standards, contemporary works, pop songs and student original compositions. Dylan Johnson will direct the groups.
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At the PAC – March 18
Ireland with Michael LIVE
Rotary De Tolosa presents Ireland With Michael LIVE for their annual benefit concert for local youth charities at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 16 at the Performing Arts Center’s Harold Miossi Hall. This is a multimedia experience combining music, dance, and stories of Ireland and featuring the ethereal voice of leading Irish tenor and the Voice of Riverdance on Broadway, Michael Londra. Following the success of four seasons of the Ireland With Michael PBS series, Londra interlaces songs and stories of Ireland to a backdrop of spectacular footage filmed for his PBS travel series. Net proceeds support local youth charities.
At the PAC – March 18
Grand Kyiv Ballet presents Swan Lake
Grand Kyiv Ballet returns to perform Swan Lake at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, at the Performing Arts Center in Harold Miossi Hall. Swan Lake is a ballet masterpiece that tells the story of a prince who falls in love with a beautiful swan princess under a spell. The ballet is renowned for its stunning choreography, intricate set design and Tchaikovsky’s captivating music. Its themes of love, sacrifice and redemption resonate with audiences of all ages and backgrounds, making it a timeless classic that has endured for more than a century.