SLO Brew is hosting the virtual concert “Together, SLO” in partnership with Big Big SLO, The Community Roots Project and Ernie Ball for Small Business Appreciation Day on Sunday, May 31, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Each band chose…
What COVID-19 means for the future of SLO’s Thursday night farmer’s market
The San Luis Obispo Thursday night farmer’s market, suspended since March 12, is restructuring in order to reopen. The downtown San Luis Obispo farmers market is the only market in the county to close during shelter-in-place orders because of its…
Two of three Safer student advocate positions are vacant
Safer hired one full-time advocate for students that have experienced gender and power based violence on May 11. The university promised to hire two additional advocates in the fall of 2019, but still have not hired them, and hiring is…
How the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S. compares to Sweden according to one Cal Poly alumnus
While closing high schools and universities, Sweden opted to keep open daycares and elementary schools as well as restaurants and bars open if they maintain social distancing.
Students have the option to take classes Credit or No Credit — except these five majors
Students have the option to select Credit or No Credit grading for a Spring 2020 course through June 5, but five majors out of 60 undergraduate programs are not giving students this ability.
Airstream food truck turned field-to-table market opens in San Luis Obispo
Field-to-table restaurant and organic shop Farmhouse Corner Market held their grand opening Saturday, June 1. The new 5,500-foot location is across from the San Luis Obispo Regional Airport at 1025 Farmhouse Lane. The market features a house-made ice cream counter,…
After alcoholism affected people in her life, this senior project humanizes the “hushed” disease
With alcoholism affecting loved ones in her life, communications studies senior Paula Boucher decided to humanize the “hushed” disease for her senior project. The exhibit, “Silenced Voices: Stories from those affected by alcoholism,” showcased the stories of 22 volunteers all…
Barks and brews: Cal Poly marketing students host beer festival fundraiser
Cal Poly Orfalea College of Business students are working to create a beer fest dedicated to animals in need of homes. On June 2, about 15 marketing concentration students and marketing professor Jeff Hess will host the San Luis Obispo…
On-campus parking is going permitless
Beginning Fall 2019, Cal Poly will implement permitless parking through technology that scans license plates to determine if a permit was purchased. The new License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology was approved by campus Information Technology Service March 6, and…
PCW had highest turnout to date with more than 300 admitted students attending
PolyCultural Weekend (PCW) set a record this year as students from more than 30 campus cultural organizations came together to host the highest number of admitted underrepresented students to date. For the weekend, 325 students were each placed with a…
Thursday is the final day to have your voice heard through CPX listening sessions
As part of Cal Poly’s $243,000 partnership with Diversity Specialist Damon Williams and his Center for Strategic Diversity Leadership and Social Innovation Team, the Cal Poly Experience (CPX) campaign was released Feb. 28. The first stage of the new diversity…