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Cal Poly grads to join successful alumni

by Beth Strutz December 13, 2016August 29, 2022

Students from all six Cal Poly colleges will receive degrees in a three-part commencement ceremony on Dec. 17. After graduation, these students join a wide array of notable and successful Cal Poly-educated professionals. They will become a few of the thousands of Cal Poly baccalaureates who made significant contributions to their respective workplaces and fields […]

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Alumni spotlight: Cotton Rosser reminisces on times at Cal Poly

by Aidan McGloin October 30, 2016August 29, 2022

Cotton Rosser, owner of Flying U Rodeo Company and 1952 honorary doctorat of science animal husbandry graduate, is one of nine alumni honored by the Cal Poly Alumni Association for Mustang Family Weekend. One alumnus is honored by each college, with another honoree from the athletic program, another receiving a distinguished service award and the […]

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Alumni Office steps up Mustang pride in preparation for family weekend

by Rebecca Ezrin October 20, 2016August 29, 2022

Cal Poly works to keep the entire Mustang family proud, including the alumni. What better way to do so then to combine Cal Poly’s most spirited events? Family weekend and the homecoming game were originally separate, but joined forces in 2015 for convenience. “I think people come back to connect with classmates and friends, they […]

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Up close and personal with homecoming court nominees

by Beth Strutz October 20, 2016August 29, 2022

At Cal Poly, the homecoming court and royalty have long been a way to recognize graduating seniors who performed outstandingly in their time here, both academically and socially. This year, however, the university is taking a step away from tradition and toward inclusivity, by instituting gender-inclusive voting for homecoming royalty. In the past, each of […]

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A preview of homecoming and Mustang Family Weekend events

by Hannah Benson October 20, 2016August 29, 2022

This weekend Cal Poly hosts its Mustang Family Weekend in conjunction with homecoming. Events scheduled from Thursday, Oct. 20 to Sunday, Oct. 23 are centered around the second Mustang Family Weekend, which combines alumni and homecoming festivities with parent & family weekend. The action-packed weekend will bring back memories for alumni, remind you of how […]