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Terrance Harris Excellence in Mentorship Awards

Congratulations to Natural Resources Management and Environmental Sciences Professor Chip Appel, Wine and Agribusiness Professor Marianne McGarry Wolf, and Agribusiness Adjunct Lecturer Doug Sawyer who were selected for the Poly Reps Terrance Harris Excellence in Mentorship Awards for the 2022-23 academic school year. The Poly Reps Mentorship Awards recognize Cal Poly staff, faculty and friends who have made a significant impact on a current Poly Rep. These awards are presented in honor of Terrance Harris, who is a former advisor of Poly Reps and now serves as Cal Poly’s vice president of strategic enrollment management.

Poly Rep students serve as University Ambassadors. They are voluntary public relations students who assist in the promotion of Cal Poly to prospective students and their parents, alumni, potential donors, and friends of the university. The Terrance Harris Excellence in Mentorship Awards enable Poly Reps to honor influential mentors who go above and beyond to support and encourage students to achieve their accomplishments.

Events

Aspire to Grow

The fifth annual Aspire to Grow Conference will be held Wednesday, Feb. 22 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the JUSTIN and J. LOHR Center for Wine and Viticulture, followed by a networking social. The conference, planned by students, explores innovation in the food, agriculture and natural resource sectors. The symposium will focus on the theme of perseverance, and the role diversity of thought and experience play in achieving this. Hear from speakers across a variety of industries. For more details and to see the speaker lineup, visit bit.ly/aspiretogrow2023.

General News

USDA Speciality Crop Block Grant Program

From studying disease resistance in baby leaf salad greens to finding sustainable ways to use the byproducts of olive oil production, the college was awarded more than $850,000 in 2022 through the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program – allowing faculty and students to do increased research in areas that have a direct impact on California and beyond. On Jan. 21, USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt, U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal, and U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta visited Cal Poly to announce $72.9 million of grant funding is available in 2023 through the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Assistant Professor Shunping Ding and graduate student Reilly Blair presented their related research on baby leaf salad greens. Read more about the grant funding here.

Student News

Cal Poly Dairy Judging Team Places Second

The Cal Poly Dairy Judging Team placed second overall at the Southwest Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest held at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo in Fort Worth, Texas in January. The team consisted of Ashley Waymire, Katey Diniz, and Zoe Bitter. They were coached by Morgan Wonderly and Stan Henderson. Additional team and individual results are below:

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2ND HIGH TEAM OVERALL
3rd High Team Brown Swiss
4th High Team Jerseys
4th High Team Holsteins
4th High Team Reasons

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5th Overall high individual
4th High Jerseys
4th High Reasons

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6th Overall high individual

General News

CAFES Connections Fall Career Fair

More than 200 students attended the second-annual college-wide fall career fair, CAFES Connections, on November 16. Eighteen employers from industries spanning the college’s disciplines – from Nutrien, The Wine Group and Sierra Pacific Industries to USDA, Ocean Mist and Granite Construction – recruited students for a variety of internship and job opportunities.

General News

Representing Cal Poly

CAFES Ambassadors traveled more than 2,000 miles in October to attend the 95th annual National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana – bringing California agriculture to more than 60,000 students and teachers eager to learn more. Cal Poly was the only California university on the trade floor this year, educating students in attendance from other areas of the country about California commodities such as wine, strawberries and citrus. Advisor Haley Marconett accompanied Abbie Brown (animal science), Anna Bibby (agricultural science), Maddie Tellesen (agricultural communication) and Megan Dixon (agricultural business) to the convention.

General News

Cal Poly Holiday Cheese Boxes Feature Student-Made Products

The Cal Poly Holiday Cheese Boxes are here! The Cal Poly Creamery has award-winning cheeses and traditional favorites, available in a variety of gift box arrangements. The sale runs through mid-December, with shipping available throughout the U.S. and select dates available for pick-up at the Cal Poly Creamery. Gift boxes from the creamery are a great way to share Mustang Pride this holiday season while supporting student success. Please click here to order your cheese selections in time for holiday delivery. Thank you for supporting our students and Cal Poly’s Learn by Doing tradition!

General News

Cal Poly’s Latinx/e Center for Academic Success and Achievement…

Cal Poly’s Latinx/e Center for Academic Success and Achievement, known as La CASA, officially opened its doors to the campus community. This center was designed to help students succeed in every way while at Cal Poly. Be sure to stop by and check it out, the center is located in Building 52 Room E-22. You can learn more about the center by reading the story on the Cal Poly news site.

Events

CAFES Holiday Party

You’re Invited! Join us in welcoming the holidays and celebrating another year. The annual CAFES holiday open house will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Center for Wine and Viticulture (Bldg. 156). Guests are welcome and childcare will be provided.

Student News

California Farm Bureau Collegiate Discussion

Three students competed at the California Farm Bureau collegiate discussion meet held at Fresno State on Nov. 12, with first-year agricultural science major Sophie Albiani advancing as a finalist and taking third place while earning a $500 scholarship. The team, coached by Lecturer Rosemary Cummings, was comprised of Albiani, Jared Mandrell, fourth-year agricultural communication major, and fourth-year agricultural communication major Ashlee Pike, who made it to the top eight.

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