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Alumni Impacting California and Beyond

Across the world Cal Poly alumni are making a difference, giving back and having an impact on their communities. More than ever, we want to share their stories. 

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Introducing the Cal Poly Green Community

Cal Poly Alumni is excited to announce the launch of its first cross-curricular industry group, Cal Poly Alumni — Green Community (also known as Cal Poly Green), which will serve alumni who want to connect and engage in environmental, sustainability and climate change issues and topics in both the natural and built environment.

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Alumni in Paris: Recap of the 2024 Summer Olympic & Paralympic Games

From first-time Olympians to coaches and more — there was no shortage of Cal Poly pride at the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris. Learn more about some of Cal Poly's amazing Olympians and Paralympians, including the first-ever Hispanic Men's Head Manager of USA Track & Field, a long-time statistician for the U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team, a triathlete's Olympics debut and more. 

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Alumnus Damon Claussen

How Learn by Doing Inspired a Career in Hollywood

Damon Claussen (Graphic Communication, ‘96) has worked as an editor in Hollywood for more than 20 years. Years after graduation, he fondly recalls his time on campus with his friends, shooting videos and even hosting an underground screening of the Star Wars trilogy on the rooftop of Agriculture Sciences, Building 11.

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connect with a Mustang

Alumni and students are joining Cal Poly Career Connections to make online networking easier! Now is the time to make a connection. Mentor a student or make new connections with fellow alumni, all in one free and easy-to-use platform.

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Support Student Success

Give directly to students and Learn by Doing projects through Cal Poly Crowdfunding. Know exactly where your money is going and feel great about supporting Learn by Doing!

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