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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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Cal Poly Alumni Founders Day Event Recap

On Saturday, March 8, alumni communities across the U.S. celebrated Cal Poly's founding date. There was no shortage of Cal Poly pride at all of the 18 community celebrations — from San Luis Obispo to Nashville, Minnesota, San Diego and more.

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Cal Poly Alumni — Salinas Community

Join Alumni on Cal Poly Career Connections

Cal Poly Career Connections is an exclusive online networking platform connecting students to Cal Poly's professional alumni community. Visit the link to learn more about how you can get involved!

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Student and Mentor walking and talking

Cal Poly Alumnus and Altadena Resident Shares His Experience in the Los Angeles Fires

Cal Poly alumnus, Hunt Turner (Business Administration, '95), is one of the many Altadena residents impacted by the Los Angeles fires. Turner and his family evacuated their home at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, not knowing what they would return to the next day.

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Photo of Altadena, CA afer the fires.

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Connie (Business Administration, '94) and Joe Verceles (Biological Sciences, '94; MBA, '99)

Connie (Business Administration, '94) and Joe Verceles (Biological Sciences, '94; MBA, '99)

Connie and Joe met at Cal Poly and started dating in 1993. They are celebrating 25 years of marriage on April 29!

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Ron Williams (Engineering Technology, '87)

Ron Williams (Engineering Technology, '87)

Ron Williams has been awarded San Jose Soccer Referee of the Year in 2023 and most recently in 2024.

Congratulations, Ron!

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Jynel Gularte (Agricultural Business, '16)

Jynel Gularte (Agricultural Business, '16)

Jynel Gularte won the California Young Farmers and Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture award in Dec. 2024. She currently serves as the Chair of the Central Coast Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee.

Congratulations, Jynel!

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