In April of 2018, a string of racist events on Cal Poly’s campus drew international attention and prompted the university to take action — from calling on California’s Attorney General to investigate the blackface incident, to establishing a $243,000 partnership with diversity specialist Damon Williams. Cal Poly’s ubiquitous lack of diversity was even found to […]
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It’s been one year since the blackface incident. Where is Cal Poly’s campus climate now?
“Disappointed, but not surprised.” When sociology and psychology senior Olivia Gore’s phone lit up with messages regarding a photo of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity member Kyler Watkins donning blackface next to another fraternity member in a bandana and a drawn-on teardrop last April, she said she felt jaded; that it was not the most outlandish […]
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The Cal Poly Experience survey opens today as part of Damon Williams’s action plan
Cal Poly’s second step in a two-part initiative to learn more about the state of diversity and inclusivity on campus.
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Free Speech Wall: Different quarter, different meaning?
Two demonstrations of the First Amendment were notably absent from Cal Poly’s campus Fall 2018: the Free Speech Wall and the protests against it. For those who missed it, there is no reason to worry; the Cal Poly College Republicans have opened up their Free Speech Gallery on Dexter Lawn. The College Republicans said this […]
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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 initiative includes listening sessions on March 12-14. About 50 sessions were scheduled and are based […]
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Bicycle citations around campus are increasing: Here is what you need to know
Cal Poly students have noticed an increase in biking citations for those commuting to campus, sparking interest over whether the University Police Department (UPD) is cracking down on traffic violations this year. The intersection at California St. and Foothill Blvd. has become a recurring spot for traffic violations on bikes, according to reports from multiple […]
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Princeton University professor talks Black Lives Matter and Black liberation
Author and assistant professor at Princeton University Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor spoke about black politics, social movements and racial inequality at the Performing Arts Center on Feb. 21 to conclude the Inclusion Starts With Me Teach In series, which focused on diversity and inclusion. Taylor is the author of “From #BlackLivesMatter to Black Liberation.” According to Associate […]
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Change the Status Quo conference will focus on social justice, white privilege and allyship
After 17 years, the annual Cal Poly Center for Service in Action Change the Status Quo conference finally has a theme: redefining boldness. This year’s conference will take place on Feb. 22 and 23 and will incorporate workshops, guest speakers and sessions to address issues like social justice, white privilege and white allyship to inspire […]
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ASI Social Justice Program Fund has been open for nearly a year: How has it been put to use?
Planned Parenthood Generation Action, Movimento Estudiantil Xicano de Aztlan (MEXA) and the Multicultural Business Program are the first three clubs to use these funds.
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Frustrated about parking? Now is your chance to have your voice heard
Transportation and Parking Services in collaboration with campus partners and consulting firm to overcome parking challenges.
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What you need to know about Cal Poly’s partnership with Damon Williams and new Inclusive Excellence Action Plan
Thursday, Jan. 24, in Alex and Faye Spanos Theatre, the Office of University Diversity and Inclusion (OUDI) announced a $243,000 partnership with diversity expert Damon Williams to start the Cal Poly Inclusive Excellence Action Plan, which aims to create a more diverse environment within the university. Williams is a diversity, equity and inclusion expert who […]