The Green Campus reuse team is hoping they can collect more gowns from graduates this spring – after only 10 gowns were donated following the fall 2022 commencement ceremony. The graduation gown reuse program was started by Cal Poly’s Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), which last officially ran the program in 2018 and collected only two […]
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Potential in-person graduation a “nice surprise” to graduating seniors
Most Cal Poly 2021 graduates accepted that their senior year milestones would be held virtually — just as the rest of their senior year had been. With these low expectations, President Jeffrey Armstrong’s announcement of a potential modified in-person commencement came as a “nice surprise,” senior Kaitlin Lynch said. If San Luis Obispo moves to […]
Local coding bootcamp allows Cal Poly grads to stay and work in SLO
Ticket into Tech gives Cal Poly grads the opportunity to work in tech and make a head-of-household wage.
What has changed since the class of 2017 students were freshmen
During the last four years, campus has grown to fit the needs of students. Consequently, it looks a lot different than it did when this year’s graduating seniors were freshmen. From new food options to major shifts in housing, here’s how Cal Poly changed during the last few years. Dining The most obvious change was […]
The interactive cure to your post-grad anxiety
Nervous about life after graduation? Being a Cal Poly grad should help.
Bridging the gap
Whether just beginning college or getting ready to put on a cap and gown, most students can’t help but ask, “what’s next?” Some might decide to ease into the transition by taking a well-deserved vacation or by taking on an internship to gain more experience in their field of study. Fred Potthast, Earth Systems Pacific […]
Obama’s plans don’t bode well for graduates
Since President Obama’s masterful speechwriter was unavailable, I have taken the liberty of extending his message to all the pending graduates who are about to begin one of the most perilous journeys of their lives: finding a job.

