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LOOP WINTER 2017 Cal Poly students in the Real Estate Club take a tour of the new Salesforce tower under construction in downtown San Francisco.
A MESSAGE FROM INTERIM DEAN KEVIN LERTWACHARA Happy new year to all! I hope everyone had an enjoyable holiday break. 2016 has flown by so fast, and we are now embarking on another productive year. I’m particularly excited to host another excellent line up of Executives in Residence this quarter. Assistant Dean Mary Kelting has been working tirelessly to connect our alumni and supporters with Orfalea’s faculty and students. We have so many great alumni who have been very supportive and eager to engage with us. Thanks to your continued support and participation to make the EIR program a successful initiative. With an emphasis on career readiness and industry partnership, our students continue to thrive. The number of companies recruiting Orfalea students is ever expanding. In November, four of our students, led by Sharon Dobson, participated and presented at the Global Women’s Leadership Summit and Women in Finance Networking event hosted by Oracle in Boston. High-level executives from multinational corporations such GE, General
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Motors, Keurig, and Lockheed-Martin were in attendance and were very much impressed by the quality and professionalism of our students. They truly made us proud! I also look forward to continuing our conversation about faculty governance. I have asked the governance task force to present to the full faculty an update on what they have been working on this quarter. I think it’s important to have all faculty — junior and senior as well as lecturers — involved in the process to create a healthy governance structure for the college. I’d like to thank task force members Barry Floyd, Eric Fisher, Eric Olsen, Larry Gorman, Norm Borin, Rodney Mock and Stern Neill for their hard work.
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IN THE NEWS ORFALEA GRAD SALARIES RANKED HIGHLY AMONG U.S. BUSINESS SCHOOLS An undergraduate education at Orfalea continues to lead to high salaries, according to Payscale.com. The website ranked Orfalea College of Business grads as the second-best paid among California public business schools, with starting salaries averaging $59,200 and mid-career salaries averaging $111,000. Orfalea ranked No. 18 in the nation among public and private business schools. Combined with Cal Poly’s low tuition costs, Orfalea grads continue to enjoy a high return on their investment in education. http://bit.ly/2dBbrxp
LOW INCOME TAXPAYER CLINIC RECEIVES $100,000 GRANT FROM THE IRS Cal Poly’s Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) received a $100,000 grant from the IRS, which is the maximum amount that can be awarded to any LITC. This grant, which was guaranteed from 2017-19, will aid in the development, expansion, and maintenance of the Cal Poly LITC. The clinic represents lowincome taxpayers involved in controversies with the Internal Revenue Service and provides education and outreach services on the rights and responsibilities of U.S. taxpayers to individuals who speak English as a second language, all at no charge.
CAL POLY BUSINESS DEGREE RANKED AMONG THE BEST FOR HISPANIC STUDENTS Each year, Diverse: Issues in Higher Education publishes a list of the Top 100 Hispanic Degree Producers — the universities awarding the most associate, bachelors and graduate degrees to underrepresented students. Cal Poly has recently been ranked at No. 42 in the nation for Hispanic students graduating with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, management or operations. In the 2013-14 academic year, 61 Hispanic students at Cal Poly’s Orfalea College of Business completed their degree program within four years. The following year, the college saw a 43-percent increase in that statistic with 87 graduates.
MARKETING STUDENTS TAKE INDUSTRY TOURS Cal Poly’s chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA) had the opportunity to visit Adobe, Zynga and McKesson Corporation in the Bay Area on their corporate tours this fall. The tours are an excellent opportunity for AMA members to get a behind-the-scenes perspective on what a career in marketing looks like. Students also met with alumni leaders to network and discuss emerging careers in different industries, including creative campaigns, marketing analytics and more. Hear from students on the tour here: http://bit.ly/2hkjMY6
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CAL POLY ANNOUNCES NEW CIE FACULTY FELLOWS The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) has announced the 201617 class of CIE Faculty Fellows, which includes management Professor Taryn Stanko, communication studies Professor David Askay, aerospace engineering Professor Graham Doig and electrical engineering Professor Lynne Slivovsky. CIE Fellows lead an interdisciplinary community committed to inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs. They will continue raising awareness of CIE programs and providing guidance to students and faculty with an interest in innovation and entrepreneurship. http://bit.ly/2ggCgnC
ADMISSIONS SETS ANOTHER RECORD WITH NEARLY 57,000 APPLICATIONS Cal Poly has received another record total of applications for the 2017-18 academic year. The university received 56,896 applications for freshmen and transfer student slots for next fall. The interest eclipsed last year’s record 56,768 applications for admission in fall 2016. Cal Poly has received record applicant pools in 22 of the past 24 years. The university is expected to enroll about the same number of new students next fall as it did this academic year — 4,400 freshmen and 900 transfer students.
DIGITAL FABRICATION LAB CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING Cal Poly’s Industrial Technology and Packaging Area hosted a grand opening celebration for its digital fabrication (D-FAB) lab in early December. The Cal Poly community celebrated recent upgrades in the lab that included new CNC mills and lathes, a water-jet cutting table, 3-D printers and a press brake. Thanks to the generosity of alumni and industry partners, along with the support of the Orfalea College of Business, the area was able to make key improvements to technology that students have already embraced in hands-on labs and senior projects.
STUDENTS EXPLORE SUSTAINABILITY IN NEW ZEALAND In December, a group of 26 students took an Orfalea International Business Tour to New Zealand. Led by Assistant Director of Advising Lily Clark and Assistant Dean Amy Carter, the group explored the region’s agricultural industries and met with local leaders pioneering sustainability initiatives. The group even got to visit the sets of the Lord of the Rings films, including The Shire (pictured). More Orfalea International Business Tours have been proposed for 2017, including trips to Cuba, Peru, Thailand, Ireland, Spain and Morocco.
REAL ESTATE CLUB TOURS SALESFORCE TOWER Students in Cal Poly’s Real Estate Club took an exclusive tour of the new Salesforce Tower currently under construction in downtown San Francisco (pictured on front cover). The tour also included a discussion with alumni and project leaders discussing how the project is reshaping the city’s skyline.
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ORFALEA ALUMNI HONORED FOR SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY Cal Poly recognized two Orfalea College of Business alumni among its class of nine Honored Alumni in 2016. Scott Cooper (Business Administration, ’91) was recognized as the Orfalea College of Business’ honored alumnus. John Ronca (Business Administration, ’75) was given the Sandra Gardebring Orgren Leadership Award from the Cal Poly Alumni Association. The Honored Alumni Award is the highest honor bestowed upon Cal Poly alumni by the university’s Alumni Association, and was established more than 60 years ago. http://bit.ly/1FVqP0H
STUDENT SUCCESS BUSINESS STUDENT WINS CIE’S 7TH ANNUAL ELEVATOR PITCH COMPETITION Business administration student Haley Pavone won the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship’s seventh-annual Elevator Pitch Competition on Nov. 9. Haley Pavone is the founder and CEO of Pashion Footwear that is developing a convertible high-heel shoe now undergoing research and development in the Orfalea College of Business’ Hatchery program. She was the top pick of a panel of four judges for the $1,000 prize; she also received the $500 Audience Choice award. http://bit.ly/2gglV1Y
MULTICULTURAL BUSINESS PROGRAM TOURS EY Freshmen from the Orfalea College of Business’ Multicultural Business Program took a tour of EY’s San Jose offices in December. The day enabled students to explore the firm’s modern offices, network with Cal Poly alumni, and ask questions about careers in accounting. This fall was the first year for the Multicultural Business Program, which included a special section of BUS 100 led by Advisor and Success Coach Justin Gomez.
MARKETING SENIOR PROJECT TACKLES VIOLENT EXTREMISM An Orfalea social media senior project class hosted a panel on November 16 as part of the Stand Above campaign countering violent extremism. The panel, including leaders from Cal Poly and San Luis Obispo’s Mosque of the Nasereen, discussed the importance of being informed about the Muslim faith, accepting others and combating Islamophobia. The class is part of a competition called Peer-to-Peer Challenging Extremism, where students nationwide create a campaign to counter current messaging and narratives being used by violent extremists in ways that educate and empower others to take action. Cal Poly’s team was recently selected as one of 10 universities invited to showcase their project to the Department of Homeland Security. http://www.stand-above.com
CAL POLY STUDENTS COMPETE IN INVESTMENT BANKING COMPETITION Students Eric Brougham, Brendan Johnston, Maria Brown, and Tate Hayes won the Goldman Sachs Investment Banking Case Competition hosted by Cal Poly in November. Students presented to a panel of judges, including alumna Tammy Kiely, partner at Goldman Sachs; alumnus Brandon Van Buren of Google Capital; and alumnus Mark Harris of Hercules Technology Growth Capital. The winners received a $1,500 prize. This event exposed dozens of students to new career opportunities and connections in the investment banking industry.
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STUDENTS AND FACULTY ATTEND AICPA WOMEN’S GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
Orfalea College of Business sent four finance students to the AICPA Women’s Global Leadership Summit. Dana Mason, Denise Hensley, Melisa Zarate and Catherine Ryan represented Cal Poly with faculty member Sharon Dobson. In addition to attending in-depth finance workshops and networking with industry professionals, the Orfalea students also had the opportunity to meet with Oracle CEO Safra Catz. The trip was made possible thanks to a generous donation from Oracle, which honored the memory of Bridget Dawson. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/2hDZOHq.
OUR TEAM PATRICIA MCQUAID PRESENTS WORLDWIDE Information systems Professor Patricia McQuaid was a keynote speaker at the Southeast European Testing Conference 2016 in Bucharest, Romania in September, with a presentation titled, “Best Practices for Independent Quality Assurance of Major IT Projects.” In October, she presented a similar talk at the Pacific Northwest Software Quality Conference in Portland, Ore. with Dr. Ying Kwong, the Statewide Quality Assurance Program Manager for the Office of the Oregon State CIO. She, Dr. Kwong, and coauthors published a paper on the topic in the December issue of the American Society for Quality’s software division journal, the Software Quality Professional. On campus, McQuaid also represents the Orfalea College of Business as faculty liaison on Cal Poly’s Cybersecurity Case Study Library and as California Cyber Training Complex’s research and education coordinator. http://bit.ly/2hBizdY
KIM WESTERMANN HONORED FOR SERVICE TO INDUSTRY PUBLICATION Accounting Professor Kim Westermann was selected as a recipient of the 2017 Distinguished Service Award for outstanding reviewing from Auditing: A Journal of Practice and Theory. She was selected for her outstanding critical thinking and constructive suggestions to authors. Her dedication to the journal has helped the journal receive high international stature, as it is one of only two AAA journals to receive A* status by the Australian Business Dean Council. The publication will give the award to Westermann in January.
BRENNAN DAVIS PUBLISHES IN AMA JOURNAL The Journal of Public Policy & Marketing recently published the article “The Transformative Consumer Research Movement,” authored by Hood Professor of Marketing Brennan Davis, Julie L. Ozanne, and Ronald Paul Hill. The piece explores the emergence, growth, and future of the transformative consumer research (TCR) movement. Read more at http://bit.ly/2hb2r0Y.
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JAY SINGH WRITES BOOK ON PACKAGING FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Packaging Professor Jay Singh, in collaboration with two other authors, wrote a book that provides technical explanations of the materials, structure and design of containers, packages and coatings used to protect, ship and sell fruits and vegetables throughout the entire supply chain. Titled “Packaging & Distribution of Fresh Fruits & Vegetables,” the book clarifies how fruits and vegetables must be packaged at each stage of post-harvest processing to ensure an appealing product with requisite shelf-life. http://bit.ly/2h7Lx2J
LEE BURGUNDER RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS HOEBER MEMORIAL AWARD The Academy of Legal Studies in Business recently honored Lee Burgunder by selecting his article, “The Selfie-Made Man: A Case Study in Law, Ethics, and Instagram,” for the prestigious Hoeber Memorial Award, which was granted to the most outstanding article published by the Journal of Legal Studies Education in 2016. The article provides a framework for considering copyright interests and publicity rights on social media platforms through an examination of Instagram-based works created by the controversial appropriation artist, Richard Prince.
BARRY VANDERKELEN NAMED FACULTY MEMBER OF DISTINCTION BY PANHELLENIC COUNCIL Management faculty member Barry VanderKelen was named a professor of distinction by Cal Poly’s Panhellenic Council in June 2016. The council, which oversees Cal Poly’s 10 sororities, cited Vanderkelen’s commitment to student success both inside and outside the classroom in his award.
FACULTY MEMBERS RECEIVE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVITY RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS Four Orfalea faculty members received the first Orfalea College of Business D&I Research Fellowship awards for their proposals surrounding research on diversity and inclusion. The three projects were chosen out of many proposals to receive funding: • “Evening the Playing Field: Exploring and Mitigating Gender Differences in Negotiation” by Taryn Stanko and Patty Dahm • “Diversity Impact on Business Processes with Focus on Operations and Supply Chain Management” by Ahmed Deif • “Is it Better to be Feared or Loved: An Investigation of Leader Behaviors and Gender Differences in Follower Affect and Leader Effectiveness” by Patty Dahm and Bruce Greenbaum
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LEE BURGUNDER PUBLISHES IN LEADING LEGAL SOURCE Lee Burgunder recently published an article, “The Supreme Court May Give Product Designers Little to Cheer in Star Athletica,” with IPWatchdog, one of the leading sources of legal information online. The article addresses the forthcoming Supreme Court decision in Star Athletica, LLC v. Varsity Brands, Inc., which considers the extent of copyright protection for useful product designs. The article can be found here: http://bit.ly/2haefTt.
STEPHEN STERN TALKS FINANCE WITH PACWEST CONFERENCE STUDENT ATHLETES Accounting and law faculty member Stephen Stern presented to student athletes at the PacWest Conference retreat in San Diego on financial literacy in September. His presentation focused on providing student advisors and top athletes with the best financial strategies for obtaining an undergraduate and graduate education, including an overview of the various federal student loan programs, private loan industry,and public service loan programs.
FACULTY MEMBERS COLLABORATE ON FORTHCOMING PUBLICATIONS Neill, S., Metcalf, L. E., York, J. (in press). Distinguishing entrepreneurial approaches to opportunity perception among women founders of high-growth enterprises. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research. Bieraugel, M. D., Neill, S. Ascending bloom’s pyramid: Fostering student creativity and innovation in academic library spaces. College & Research Libraries. http://crl.acrl.org/content/78/1/35.full.pdf+html Metcalf, L. E., Neill, S., Simon, L., Dobson, S., Davis, B. (2016). The impact of peer mentoring on marketing content mastery. Marketing Education Review, 26(3), 126-142. http://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/mkt_fac/35/
STUDENT SERVICES WELCOMES NEW ADVISOR Yovani Alexander joined the Orfalea Student Services team as an advisor in December. She previously worked in residential and athletic student services at CSU Channel Islands, UCLA and USC. Alexander earned her bachelor’s degree in sociology from CSU Channel Islands and master’s in education from USC.
STEVE HAMILTON RECEIVES GRANT FOR FOOD ECONOMICS RESEARCH Economics Area Chair Steve Hamilton received a $498,438 grant from the
U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to pursue his proposal “Commercial Peer-to-peer Mutualization Systems (CPMS) to Eliminate Food Waste.” Hamilton aims to test if principals of CPMS popularized in the “sharing economy” can help reduce food waste at all stages of production, consumption and disposal.
DEVELOPMENT UPDATE Total Funds Raised Fiscal Year to Date:
Number of Donors Fiscal Year to Date:
Orfalea’s Giving Tuesday Campaign:
$1,012,411
780
$8,720
For more information on your area’s giving totals, contact Mary Kelting.
Donor participation up 10 percent from FY 2016.
55 donors supported Orfalea Travel Grants
CAL POLY PLANS DAY OF GIVING FOR MARCH 9 Cal Poly plans to hold its first ever Day of Giving on Thursday, March 9. The day will feature a wide-spread awareness campaign that encourages alumni, parents, friends and supporters to give back to Cal Poly in support of Learn by Doing. More details and resources will follow. Feel free to encourage your alumni to support the campaign so our current students have the resources they need to continue Orfalea’s tradition of experiential learning.
PEACH FAMILY ENDOWS EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD In December, the Peach Family made a $125,000 gift to endow the David Peach Excellence in Teaching Award, which supports faculty in the Management, HR and Information Systems Area. The gift was made in memory of Professor David Peach, who passed away in 2016. The area honored Taryn Stanko with the first award last year. Learn more about the award and Peach’s legacy at http://bit.ly/2jkeaOs.
ORFALEA NAMES NEW DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Alyssa Graudins will serve the college’s director of development, replacing Tina Guerrero, who retired in December. Graudins will be responsible for building relationships with key alumni and industry partner as she fundraises for Orfalea’s programs. Graudins, a Cal Poly alumna, has served as the college’s employer relations specialist since she arrived on campus in September. She has also worked in fundraising and program development for the American Cancer Society and the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business.
ALUMNI BEER AND WINE GARDEN PLANNED FOR APRIL 8 The Orfalea College of Business will co-host a beer and wine garden during Cal Poly’s Open House festivities on Saturday, April 8 from 2:30-5 p.m. in the Engineering Plaza. In conjunction with the College of Engineering and College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences, the event will feature appetizers and samples from Central Coast wineries and breweries. Faculty are welcome to attend and enjoy the afternoon with former students. The college will comp faculty tickets; guest tickets are available for $20. More details and resources will follow.
ON THE HORIZON WINTER CAREER FAIR SCHEDULE • Jan. 25-26 Cal Poly Winter Career Fair in Rec Center Main Gym 9:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.; interviews 1:30-4:30 p.m. • Thursday, Feb. 2 Local Career Fair in Chumash Auditorium 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. • Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 Careers in Accounting Day in Chumash Auditorium 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017 Packaging Career Fair in Chumash Auditorium from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 Marketing Career Conference in the PAC 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
CAL POLY TO HOST 31ST ANNUAL CSU STUDENT RESEARCH COMPETITION On April 28 and 29, Cal Poly will hold the CSU Annual Student Research Competition, which gives students the opportunity to present on their undergraduate or graduate research in competition with other students throughout California. On Feb. 18, Cal Poly students nominated by their college deans will present their work to a panel consisting of the Cal Poly academic Senate Grants Review Committee to determine which student presentations will be sent forward to represent Cal Poly at the CSU system-wide competition in April. For more information, visit: http://research.calpoly.edu/csusrc31.
CAMPUS DINING OFFERS FACULTY AND STAFF MIXERS ON THURSDAYS Every first and third Thursday of each month, except for academic break periods, Cal Poly Camus Dining will host a series of mixers to encourage and support opportunities for Cal Poly faculty and staff to gather and socialize. The mixers will be held in Myron’s restaurant, located upstairs in Building 19 across form the Rec Center. Events cost $5 and may include live music, chef special food samplings, and wine tastings. www.calpolydining.com/myrons
DELTA SIGMA PI TO HOST CONSULTING CASE COMPETITION Professional Business Fraternity Delta Sigma Pi and CSAA Insurance Group will host the Innovation Consulting Case Competition in January. Faculty and staff can encourage students of all majors to attend an info session Jan. 12 at 11 a.m. in 03-114. Sign ups for the competition are due Jan. 13. Cash prizes of $1,000, $500 and $250 will be awarded after finalist presentations Jan. 27.
CENTRAL COAST LEAN SUMMIT SLATED FOR FEB. 9-10 The Central Coast Lean program in Cal Poly’s Orfalea College of Business will host the sixth annual Central Coast Lean Summit on Feb. 9 and 10, in the campus Multi Activity Center with the theme, “Starting (or Restarting) Lean in Your Organization.” The event begins with a Pre-Summit Workshops and a lean networking reception on Thursday, Feb. 9. The Summit includes interactive workshops and keynote speakers on Friday, Feb. 10. Student discounts and early bird pricing are available through Jan. 23 at www.cob.calpoly.edu/summit.
SAVE THE DATE: ALL COLLEGE MEETING JAN. 24 The college will host a meeting for all faculty and staff on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 11 a.m. in 03-111. Interim Dean Kevin Lertwachara will go over updates to the building remodel plan and the upcoming AACSB accreditation process.
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EMERGING LEADERS SERIES BEGINS JAN. 17 The Center for Leadership is presenting another Emerging Leaders Series beginning Jan. 17. The Emerging Leaders Series is open to all students and provides a fun, quick way for students to expand their perspective on leadership. It also builds upon leadership skills, teamwork and communication skills, and connects students with other student leaders. These sessions will be hosted on Wednesdays from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1–3 p.m. in UU 216.
NOMINATE OUTSTANDING STUDENT EMPLOYEES BY FEB. 3 Faculty and staff members can nominate their student workers for the university’s 2016-17 Outstanding Student Employee of the Year award through Feb. 3. Nominees from state, ASI and Corporation student employees must have completed at least six months part-time work during the academic year, June 1, 2016, to May 31, 2017. Nominees can be Federal or non-Federal Work Study students. The 2016/17 Outstanding Student Employees will be announced in April. http://bit.ly/2hbeqLX
CAL POLY PARTNERS WITH DRAPER UNIVERSITY In fall 2017, Cal Poly is offering students of all majors with interests in entrepreneurship the chance to study at Draper University in Silicon Valley. The immersive quarter includes accelerated courses at Cal Poly and several weeks of curriculum at Draper, where students will work alongside young entrepreneurs from around the globe. Faculty can help promote the opportunity to students by informing them of an information session happening Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 11 a.m. in 03-111. For more information, visit the Extended Education website http://bit.ly/2h99IxW.
VITA CLINICS TO PROVIDE FREE TAX PREP FOR LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS For the 25th consecutive year, Cal Poly’s Orfalea College of Business is providing tax return preparation assistance at no charge through its annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Cal Poly’s on-campus VITA clinics will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays from Jan. 28 through March 11 on the third floor of the Cal Poly Business Building (No. 3). Nearly 100 IRS-certified students will prepare basic forms, for local residents and students earning less than $54,000 per year. For a full schedule of clinics throughout SLO County, visit www.vita.calpoly.edu.
ALUMNI RETURNING AS EXECUTIVES IN RESIDENCE IN WINTER QUARTER The Orfalea College of Business will welcome a series of alumni back as Executives in Residence during winter quarter. These executives will share their expertise during class lectures, student round tables and faculty lunches. For more information, visit http://www.cob.calpoly.edu/directory/executive-residence. J A N . 24 | Kevin Moultrup – Heirloom Computing J A N . 24 | Kathy Hession – IBM
F E B . 16 | Michael Dobak – Ogilvy & Mather West
F E B . 16 | Deb Wolf – Lookout
F E B . 9 | Peter Kreiser – Core Logic
F E B 27 | Trista Handisides – Facebook
F E B . 13 | Mark Newton – Sirens Media
F E B 28 | Scott Murcray – AirXpanders Inc
SAVE THE DATE MONDAY,
JAN. 9
Beginning of Winter term – classes begin
MONDAY,
JAN. 16
Academic Holiday – Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday observed
TUESDAY,
JAN. 24
All College Meeting | 11 a.m. in room 111
JAN. 25 & 26
Winter Career Fair | 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Rec Center Main Gym
THURSDAY,
FEB. 2
Local Career Fair | 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Chumash Auditorium
FRIDAY,
FEB. 3
Careers in Accounting Day | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Chumash Auditorium
WEDNESDAY,
FEB. 8
Packaging Career Fair | 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Chumash Auditorium
FEB. 9-10
Central Coast Lean Summit at the Multi Activity Center
FRIDAY,
FEB. 17
Marketing Career Conference | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the PAC
MONDAY,
FEB. 20
Academic Holiday – Washington’s Birthday observed
TUESDAY,
FEB. 21
Classes follow a Monday schedule
THURSDAY,
MARCH 9
MARCH 28 – APRIL 2 MONDAY,
APRIL 3
APRIL 6-8 SATURDAY,
APRIL 8
APRIL 28, 29
Cal Poly Day of Giving Spring Break Beginning of Spring term – classes begin Cal Poly Open House Alumni Beer and Wine Garden Annual CSU Student Research Competition held at Cal Poly