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Joined May 2014
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This year's "Great Grad" from the College of Liberal Arts is Nico Julia, who triple-majored in Anthropology and Geography, Political Science and Spanish. Read more about Julia's journey at Cal Poly: bit.ly/4xmn9ki
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The last finals week of the academic year is finally here! ✏️ Need a break? Join Cal Poly ASI in the Performing Arts Center Lobby for Study & Snack. Grab Scantrons, fruit, coffee and bagels today until 4 p.m. Good luck, Mustangs!
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A round of applause for Cal Poly's Phoenix Challenge team, who recently placed in the Phoenix Challenge College Competition! The team worked alongside Baby Bear Biscuits Southern Cafe to design and print three flexographic products. 👏
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Breanna Chambers (Art and Design, '21) is a rising star in children's book illustration. 🎨 Read more: linkedin.com/feed/update/urn…
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Cal Poly Soundings presents “Music of the Spheres,” an immersive evening of new music and dance Performances will be held on May 28 and 29, at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center Pavilion. 🎶 More: pacslo.org/events/detail/cps…
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The Cal Poly Dance Program proudly presents their 2026 Spring Dance Concert: AfterEcho! 💃 Performances will be held on May 20, 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Spanos Theatre (No. 44). More: pacslo.org/events/detail/spr…
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This past weekend, two CLA students represented Cal Poly at the 2026 CSU Student Research Competition. Sarah Kula and Kate Pallemaerts, fourth-year interdisciplinary studies majors, were among ten Cal Poly students selected to present their projects in San José. 🏆
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This year’s CLA Ambassador applications are officially open! 🍏 Applications for the 2026-27 academic year close on Sunday, May 3 at 11:59 p.m. Apply at the following link: bit.ly/4dYWMtl
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To all our Poly Gives 2026 donors, thank you for directly supporting high-impact student-faculty research, immersive learning experiences, peer mentoring and opportunities that prepare students for success in a complex, interconnected world. 💚 💛
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Once the Political Science Department reaches $5,000 in Poly Gives donations, the alumni advisory board will match those gifts with an additional $5,000 –– doubling your gift's impact! Make a gift: polygives.calpoly.edu/giving…

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During Poly Gives, Matthew Edling (Political Science, '02) and Abby Edling (Business Administration, ’02) are matching gifts to the CLA Dean’s Excellence Fund up to $25,000 –– doubling your gift’s impact. Make a Gift: polygives.calpoly.edu/giving…
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The countdown to Poly Gives begins! On Thursday, April 9, join us in celebrating 125 years of Learn by Doing by supporting students' access to hands-on learning. Learn more: polygives.calpoly.edu/
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We can’t wait to see you at Open House next week! Meet the student CLA Ambassadors and the CLA Advising Team, stop by our Learn by Doing showcase, take an Indigenous Walking Tour, and more! See the full schedule: cla.calpoly.edu/open-house/s…
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Welcome back, Mustangs. Happy first day of spring quarter! 🌼
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Finals are nearly over, and spring break is in full bloom! 💐 From the CLA to all of you, we hope you have a wonderful break.
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Only three more weeks until Cal Poly’s annual Open House weekend! 💚 Starting Thursday, April 9, admitted students and their supporters are welcomed to campus to experience everything Cal Poly has to offer. More: cla.calpoly.edu/open-house
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Finals week is in full swing – Good luck, Mustangs! 📚
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Last May, a team of students debuted an exhibit that told the story of the Yoshidas, a Japanese American family that lived on the Pecho Coast prior to the forced incarceration of Japanese people in the United States during World War II. Read more: bit.ly/3N1pVZT
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Study abroad in Taiwan and Japan from June 14 to July 11! Earn eight units of GE credit studying east Asian cultures and learning new and meaningful ways to practice sustainability, all while immersed in rich cultural history. Learn more: bit.ly/4dbtnvq
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As a communications intern at Apple, Anna Abelgas changed her perspective on what it takes to run a successful company. Read more: bit.ly/4bD6pvZ
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