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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. 

USA WaterPolo at the Olympic Games

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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Victor Glover about to throw the first pitch at the Giants game.

Cal Poly Night with the San Francisco Giants

Over 1,500 alumni filled Oracle Park on Friday, July 12, during the first Cal Poly Night with the San Francisco Giants. All alumni attendees received limited-edition Cal Poly x Giants beanies to wear at the game — resulting in a sea of Cal Poly green and gold in the stands!

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Mentor 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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