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Cal Poly Proud Stories

Meet the alumni who represent the best of Cal Poly and Learn by Doing, whether that’s by making a difference through volunteer work, their professions or in their communities. Do you have a story to tell? Let us know!

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Introducing the Cal Poly Alumni — APIDA Community

Cal Poly alumni is excited to announce the launch of the Cal Poly Alumni — APIDA Community (Asian Pacific Islander Desi American). This identity-based affinity community will connect alumni to each other, to the university and use the collective wisdom and resources of Cal Poly APIDA alumni to support the next generation of Cal Poly graduates.

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Alumni Volunteer and Baseball Standout is Inducted into Mustang Hall of Fame

Alumnus and former Mustang baseball star Casey Bloomquist (Agricultural Business, '20), was recently inducted into the Cal Poly Athletics Hall of Fame. Bloomquist currently gives back by volunteering to lead the Cal Poly Alumni — Bakersfield Community.

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Casey Bloomquist (Agricultural Business, ‘20)

Alumnus Pedro Armendáriz Took Learn by Doing to Cinematic Heights

Pedro "Pete" Armendáriz first came to Cal Poly in 1928 as a 16-year-old high school sophomore. He dazzled in film roles during the golden age of Mexican cinema in the 1940s and '50s. He also worked with actors including John Wayne and Sean Connery and notable directors like John Huston.

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Alumnus Pedro Armendáriz on stage

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Grant Scheiffele (Biological Sciences, '21)

Alumni Journal Publication

Grant Scheiffele (Biological Sciences, '21) recently published a manuscript on health and race/ethnicity disparities in home dialysis utilization, which has been accepted by the Journal of the American Society of Nephrologists (JASN).

Congratulations, Grant!

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Alicia Pucci (Home Economics, '92)

Making it With Wool

Alicia Pucci (Home Economics, '92) has been appointed the State Director of the Colorado Make it with Wool Contest — a once-a-year competition supported by the American Sheep Industry. Contestants include sewers, knitters, crocheters, felters and designers.

Congratulations, Alicia!

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Dustbowl Brewing

Alumni Business Milestone

Camy Honore (Agricultural Business, '03), along with other Cal Poly alumni Brett Honore (Industrial Technology, '04) and Karen Tate (Human Development, '91), are celebrating 15 years in business with Dust Bowl Brewing Company.

Congratulations!

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