Since 2003, Cal Poly’s Center for Service in Action has hosted social justice leaders, like writer and activist Angela Davis, and led workshops for its annual ‘Change the Status Quo.’ This year’s installment was on Feb. 26 and started out with a keynote address from Hoda Katebi, a Chicago-based writer, abolitionist organizer and creative educator. […]
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Cal Poly to host fifth annual Social Justice Teach-In
The College of Liberal Arts is hosting its fifth annual Teach-In on Thursday, Feb. 11. The event will have scheduled Zoom workshops and talks throughout the day focused on equity and social justice.
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ASI Social Justice Funding applications open
Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) Student Government is now accepting applications for ASI Social Justice Program Funding, designed to give eligible groups additional funding to support education programs promoting acceptance, inclusion and respect. Those eligible for the funding include currently chartered and Cal Poly recognized student organizations and departments. The budget will be divided amongst organizations […]
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Letter to the Editor: On behalf of the Central Coast Coalition for Undocumented Student Success
The Central Coast Coalition for Undocumented Student Success is committed to working with Cal Poly to create social justice platforms.
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Holocaust survivor Ben Stern to speak Feb. 16-17
Stern is the keynote speaker at the 16th annual Change of the Status Quo: A Social Justice Conference Feb. 16-17.
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NAACP San Luis Obispo County to host ‘Stand Up for America, Take a Knee for Equality and Justice For All’ rally
Speakers at the rally will include President of NAACP San Luis Obispo County Stephen Vines, mayor Heidi Harmon and high school student Keanu Lyday.
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Administrator raises not permitted by state law; CSU proceeds with auditor recommendations
According to state regulations, these administrator salary increases violated state law as they were not supported by merit-based evaluations.
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Letter to the editor: Dean of Students’ response to Alpha Gamma Rho’s photo
[We] are aware that the acts of cultural appropriation have been hurtful to members of our community.
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Board of Directors denies proposal to create social justice committee
At the Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) Board of Directors meeting May 31, a bill to amend the ASI bylaws and create a Social Justice and Equity standing committee was voted down. According to College of Science and Mathematics representative for Board of Directors and statistics junior Gianna Ciaccio, hesitancies regarding the bill stemmed from the […]
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How much has Cal Poly’s political climate changed?
Students are learning their voices matter more than they think
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Dalia Mogahed’s visit supports the SLO Muslim community
Mogahed’s speech provided a more proactive approach to addressing diversity and inclusivity on campus.