Cal Poly hosted a welcome event in Santa Maria to promote the university and encourage enrollment of local Hispanic students, supported by an Admissions and Recruitment project from HSI Mini-Grants.
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Nuestra Ciencia club combats microbiology and vaccine misconceptions in local schools
Nuestra Ciencia is a STEM club created by Professors Alejandra Yep and Jasmine Nation to mentor Latino youth in local dual immersion bilingual programs, and with the help of the Cal Poly’s Hispanic-Serving Institution Mini-Grant, they are committed to educating the community about the importance of vaccines.
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Panelists share experiences of being Latino students at Cal Poly
At the annual State of Latinx event, six panelists discussed the experience of navigating college life as a Latino, highlighting the importance of visibility, community, and having a voice in decision-making spaces.
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‘We are not just a number’: Cal Poly highlights HSI commitment despite looming federal threats
Cal Poly hosted its ¡Adelante! HSI Symposium to provide updates and discussion on its progress towards becoming a Hispanic-Serving Institution, while also addressing the potential threat of federal government proposals to end Minority-Serving Institution grants.
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“Activism is when you make history:” Dolores Huerta gives keynote address at Cal Poly
American labor activist and civil rights leader, Dolores Huerta addressed members of the Cal Poly and San Luis Obispo community Tuesday night to close off the symposium dedicated to ensuring Cal Poly’s goal of becoming a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).