Without large groups of students on campus, construction crews are able to complete projects with fewer disruptions. The William and Linda Frost Center for Research and Innovation and other campus projects have accelerated over the past few months, with minor setbacks, and virtual work that has provided a streamlined workflow.
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Good News: Cal Poly professors answer your burning questions
One of the most challenging aspects of classes being online is not being able to have conversations that go beyond class material.
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Bringing the studio home: Art students learn to cope with virtual class
For classes taught year-round, professors have had a few quarters to practice teaching in the virtual environment. For classes taught only once a year, however, the virtual teaching space is new. Art and Design Foundation Studies II (ART 103) — a course on color theory — is taught only in winter.
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Pandemic Relief Bill Simplifies FAFSA
Cal Poly still has funds left over from the first stimulus package, and the university will have to allocate about $7 million towards student relief aid with the second stimulus package.
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Cal Poly introduces COVID-19 saliva test
Cal Poly faculty members developed their own saliva testing protocol as part of the new testing program that started on campus Monday, Jan. 25. The new test will be self-administered and is more cost effective than the current test according to Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong.
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How Cal Poly Students Stay Fit During the Pandemic
As the Recreation Center remains at limited capacity with very few machines or times to workout, students have started finding new and creative ways to stay in shape.
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Meet SLO Street Medics
The Slo Street Medics are a local group of volunteers with varying medical experience who provide medical support to local organizations and people. A few community members started this group in July as a response to the George Floyd murder; a group of local people felt the need to form a medical group that would […]
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40 Prado warming center stays open with COVID-19 adaptations
As winter brings in colder weather to San Luis Obispo, local homeless shelter 40 Prado is preparing to help the homeless population stay warm.  According to the 40 Prado website, the warming center is open from November to March. A warming center’s purpose is to provide more housing for people who are homeless during the […]
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How Cal Poly freshmen make friends during a pandemic
Making friends can be difficult for any freshman. Living in a new environment, taking classes and learning how to share space takes a bit of adjustment. Now imagine doing all this in the middle of a pandemic. The freshmen class of 2024 shares the challenges and successes of navigating making friends while staying safe from […]
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Students and Faculty Respond to New COVID-19 Testing Requirements
Cal Poly implemented a new testing requirement and after the first two weeks, students and staff share their thoughts on the process. Wait times during the first week of the quarter were upwards of 40 minutes, but are now about 10 minutes. Appointment times are every 15 minutes from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
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Cal Poly students react to Trump’s social media suspension
Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Snapchat and Twitter have all permanently suspended accounts held by Trump, and Cal Poly students shared their thoughts on the suspension.