Greek life members at Cal Poly are working to break stereotypes by volunteering in the community, completing over 59,000 service hours and raising nearly $325,000 for charity during the 2024-25 academic year.
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New online volunteer portal helps residents engage with the SLO community
The City of San Luis Obispo announced in a city news release the launch of a new online volunteer portal, Engage SLO, to help connect San Luis Obispo residents with volunteer opportunities to engage with their community in meaningful ways. Volunteers who are 18 years or older can register for the site and sign up […]
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Disability Resource Center no longer paying notetakers
Students were previously paid $50 per class each quarter, with this amount increasing to $55 per class when minimum wage changed to $11 in California.
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Third annual Zombie Run for Autism
All the proceeds from the Zombie Run for Autism went directly to the Central Coast Autism Spectrum Center.
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Campus club helps provide water to developing nations
How a club on campus is involved in providing fresh water for people in underdeveloped countries as well as serving the local community on a weekly basis
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Caring Callers: Fostering friendships across generations
Jaymi Boynton found a family connection she was missing thousands of miles from home in Lorraine Bailey.
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Local plant nursery combats stigma for people with mental illnesses
Growing Grounds is a part of Transition Mental Health Association and incorporates horticulture therapy.
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Cal Poly Cat Program: Providing homes and learning oppurrtunities
Animal science students are putting the Cat Program on campus to use.
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Students help athletes with disabilities prepare for the Special Olympics
“Friday Club” is the name given to the 407 kinesiology lab where students help athletes with disabilities meet their exercise goals to compete in the Special Olympics. The program began 13 years ago and continues to be a place for students to learn how to work with and understand people with disabilities as well as encourage […]
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Making a difference with Student Community Services
“I’ve always valued the incredible feeling you get when you help someone else.”
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ECOSLO to hold workday at Bishop Peak
ECOSLO also puts on a number of docent and ranger-lead hikes throughout San Luis Obispo County.