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For Liam Pogue-Hartwig, a fourth-year international strategy and security major at Cal Poly Maritime Academy, the next chapter is a congressional internship with the Panetta Institute for Public Policy. 📚🏛️️ Read more here: maritime.calpoly.edu/news/le… #LearnbyDoing

From the halls of Bldg. 26 to the 2026 CLA honored alumni, Claudia Buck (Journalism, ’76) and Paul Page (Graphic Communication, ’76) have been giving back to the place that brought them together. 📰🎨 Learn more about their award: alumni.calpoly.edu/honored-a… #CalPolyProud

Lynn Davis (Child Development, ’71) has spent five decades proving a degree doesn’t have to define your path; now, she’s helping today’s students find theirs. 💚 Read about how she applied Learn by Doing throughout her career, and how she's giving back: cla.calpoly.edu/learning-her…

Cal Poly Mock Trial is fundraising to travel around the nation for tournaments, and they need your help to meet their fundraising goal of $5,000! ⚖️ Donations are open through Nov. 30th here: crowdfund.calpoly.edu/mocktr…

November is Native American Heritage Month — a time to celebrate the rich histories, cultures and contributions of Indigenous Peoples. Hear Layli Long Soldier's keynote address on Thursday Nov. 12, 10:30–11:30 a.m., in Chumash Auditorium. More info: president.calpoly.edu/native…

This election season, students in California Politics (POLS 3375) broke down the 2026 ballot. 🗳️ Students presented on 17 different 2026 ballot measures and propositions across four categories: elections, taxes, housing and social policy. #LearnbyDoing

From DJing to playing in the Arab Music Ensemble, music student Amir Williams makes art that moves people. Read about his experience in the music department, starting his own band, the Arab Music Ensemble and Latin Jazz Combo here: magazine.calpoly.edu/fall-20…

CLA Advising student interns Priscilla Cheung (Graphic Communication, ’26) and Jillian Noel (Art and Design, ’26) translated complex information into engaging visuals to help students understand Cal Poly’s semester conversion. 🎨 Read more: cla.calpoly.edu/news/making-… #CalPolyCLA

When Nailah DuBose (Psychology, ’25) earned her bachelor’s degree, she left a legacy of change and community. Now a graduate student, DuBose is reflecting on her leadership journey. 💙 Read about her experience with BSU, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and more: magazine.calpoly.edu/winter-…

Affordable counseling is available with SLO Counseling Services at Cal Poly. Master of Science in Psychology grad students offer short-term counseling and consultation to residents of San Luis Obispo County. 💚 For more information, visit: slocounselingservice.calpoly…

Students, spring registration is here! 📚 Looking for a class that sets you up for life post-grad? CLA 3000: Career Readiness for CLA Majors is the course for you. Register in your Student Center. Contact CLA advising for questions about registration!

With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), College of Liberal Arts faculty are preparing students to navigate an AI-shaped workforce with sound judgment, not just AI skills. Read how five faculty weigh in on AI's role and limitations:cla.calpoly.edu/ai-workplace

Oct. 19 – 23 is National Transfer Student Week (NTSW)! 💚 The Transfer Center is hosting two events every day of NTSW. Check out the full schedule here: now.calpoly.edu/organization…

For more than 40 years, Cal Poly Arts has brought live performances from around the world to San Luis Obispo. 🎭 This season is the biggest yet, with Broadway favorites, global artists, live music and more. See the full lineup: calpolyarts.org/20262027-sea… #CalPolyArts

This year, four CLA faculty reached major scholarly milestones for work centering Latinx/e histories, identities and communities, reflecting Cal Poly’s commitment to becoming a Hispanic-Serving Institution. 👏 Read the full Impact Magazine story: cla.calpoly.edu/faculty-spot…

Nine graduating art and design students formed their own collective, Big Artist Corporation, and successfully staged their own exhibition in downtown San Luis Obispo. Their success reached far beyond the show itself. 🧑‍🎨 Read the full story: cla.calpoly.edu/making-it-ha…

Don’t miss the annual SURP+ Research Poster Symposium! 🧪✨ Friday, Oct. 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Engineering Plaza (near Building 192). Learn more here: studentresearch.calpoly.edu/…

October is LGBT History Month — a time to honor the resilience and impact of the LGBTQIA+ community on our campus and beyond. 🌈 Attend the Coming Out Kickoff Event on Friday, Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. in UU Plaza, hosted by Student Diversity and Belonging. #CalPolyNow

Interested in the Peace Corps? 🌍 Attend Peace Corps in The District, hosted with the District Office of Congressman Salud Carbajal on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 3 to 4:40 p.m., in The Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL). Register here: buff.ly/BleNq3C

For the fourth straight year, Cal Poly ranked No. 1 overall in the West and No.34 among the best public master’s universities in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Rankings. 🎉 Read more: ucm.calpoly.edu/news/cal-pol…