PolyCultural Weekend (PCW) will be held in conjunction with Open House on April 9-11, featuring a PCW Got Talent show and activities such as a drag workshop, hiking, bowling, dancing and a silent disco, to celebrate Cal Poly’s diverse cultural community and help prospective students feel welcome.
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How the Multicultural Center celebrated APIDA Heritage Month throughout May
In celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month, Cal Poly APIDA and the Multicultural Center (MCC) hosted seven events throughout May to uplift APIDA identities, experiences and cultures, interdisciplinary studies junior and Multicultural Center student assistant Ashley Kang said.
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State of Mixedness event sheds light on the lived experiences of mixed students at Cal Poly
On Jan.31, the Multicultural Center hosted its inaugural State of Mixedness event, which was an exploration into what it’s like to be a mixed student at Cal Poly. “The point of the State of Mixedness is to talk about what has been happening on campus for the mixed community,” Gemma Dallas, a student assistant at […]
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Cal Poly clubs and dance groups celebrate diverse student cultures at CultureFest
On Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., the Multicultural Center held CultureFest, a celebration of the different cultures at Cal Poly in the University Union plaza.
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WATCH: PolyCultural Weekend showcases student clubs for incoming students
Cal Poly recently hosted its annual PolyCultural Weekend club fair, showcasing the university’s diverse student organizations and clubs. The showcase was held at the University Union and featured over 25 student-run clubs, each representing different cultural backgrounds and interests. The event was a chance for incoming students to learn about the various cultural resources available […]
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Multicultural Center hosts APIDA representation dialogue for students
To English sophomore Ashley Kang, when absorbing pop culture and different media outlets, people want to see themselves — and they also want to see themselves represented well. On March 9, the Multicultural Center hosted a dialogue to discuss Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) representation in popular culture. This dialogue was created because Kang, […]
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La Celebración 24° del CultureFest anual: La Importancia de Representación en un Instituto Predominantemente Blanco (IPB)
[metaslider id=”230202″] Photos by Jackie Espitia El artículo fue originalmente escrito en Inglés. La traducción en Español fue hecha por José González. La University Union estuvo llena de música, puestos y comida para la 24° celebración anual de CultureFest de Cal Poly el sábado, 23 de octubre. A semejante tiempo que Mustang Family Weekend, estudiantes […]
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24th annual CultureFest: The importance of representation at a primarily white institute
Siga aquí para leer este artículo en Español. The University Union was packed with music, booths and food in celebration of Cal Poly’s 24th annual Culturefest on Saturday, Oct. 23. Lined up with Mustang Family Weekend, students and their parents could be spotted enjoying the day’s festivities hosted by the Multi-Cultural Center. “I think it’s really […]
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Cal Poly students celebrate Día de los Muertos
Siga aquí para leer este artículo en Español. Papel Picados waved through the air as music filled the University Union (UU) and colorful ofrendas transformed concrete steps into a vibrant celebration of Dia de los Muertos. Dia de Los Muertos is a holiday that is celebrated across multiple regions of Mexico and Latin America and […]
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Estudiantes de Cal Poly festejan el Día de Muertos
El artículo fue originalmente escrito en Inglés. La traducción en Español fue hecha por José González. Papel picado ondeaba por el aire mientras la música llenaba la University Union (UU) y las ofrendas de colores vivos transformaron las gradas de concreto del escenario para festejar el Día de Muertos. El Día de Muertos es una […]
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Amplifying multiracial voices on campus through MIXED panel event
The Multicultural Center will host MIXED — a panel to amplify the lived experiences of the biracial community at Cal Poly. The event will take place via Zoom today from 12-1 p.m. Data and budget analyst for Cal Poly Scholars Jacob Campbell partnered with the Multicultural Center to create the event. The panel will feature […]