ASI has installed 520 solar panels on the University Union’s rooftop to generate 110 kilowatts of power, which will produce an estimated 451,000 kilowatt hours of energy annually, enough to power 40 homes a year and remove 219 metric tons of carbon from the atmosphere every year.
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Construction noise for Cal Poly’s new Student Success Center draws complaints
Construction of the Student Success Center on N. Perimeter Road has caused noise distractions for students in nearby buildings, with some teachers having to close doors to reduce noise levels, although the project team is working to minimize noise and inform the campus community.
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NASA Astronaut Victor Glover to detail historic moon mission at Cal Poly event
Cal Poly will host NASA astronaut and Cal Poly alum Victor Glover on June 15 to discuss his historic journey to the moon and how it changed his perspective on Earth.
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Cal Poly introduces career readiness course for liberal arts students
Liberal arts students are taking a career readiness course, COMS 270, to learn how to build resumes, apply for jobs and find a suitable career path based on their interests and major.
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Cal Poly will wait to decide on CSU-approved three-year bachelor’s degrees
The CSU Board of Trustees has approved the creation of three new three-year bachelor’s degree programs aimed at adult, returning or working students, which Cal Poly will consider implementing in the next academic year.
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Dexter Lawn transforms into a circus with juggling and acro yoga clubs
The Cal Poly Juggling and Acro Yoga clubs offer students a variety of activities to learn, from juggling clubs and rings to balancing in gravity-defying poses, while sharing the same goal of making something intimidating from afar feel approachable up close.
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A behind-the-scenes look at Tanner Schinderle’s campaign for ASI president
Tanner Schinderle won the ASI presidential election at Cal Poly with 4,103 votes, promising to continue the work of affordability, resources, community action and student voices.
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Current state budget draft ups CSU funding by $366 million, but analysts want to cut it
The California State University is advocating for increased state funding to support its budget and enrollment growth, while also working to increase its own revenue through tuition and fees.
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Cal Poly’s Green Campus launches free thrift pop-up to meet basic needs
Cal Poly’s Green Campus team has opened an on-campus thrift store, “The Loop,” offering free clothing, kitchenware, household items, school supplies and more to students, faculty and staff, in an effort to make sustainable shopping more accessible and affordable.
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Here’s what viewers thought of the seven Cal Poly student-made short films
Seven teams of Cal Poly students debuted short films at the Cal Poly Short Cuts screening, which was part of the San Luis Obispo Film Festival, showcasing stories of connection, hardships and discovery.
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Cal Poly to seek student input on year-round operations amid backlash
For the first time since the Year-Round Operations planning process began in 2023, Cal Poly plans to include student input. This comes amid student backlash against the proposed school year model, with many citing concerns about a lack of internship opportunities and housing. READ MORE: Majority of engineering students surveyed think year-round operations will harm […]