Cal Poly alumni is excited to announce the return of Cal Poly Founders Day celebrations! Alumni communities across the U.S. will be hosting events simultaneously on Saturday, March 8. Save the date — more information is coming soon!
On March 8, 1901, Governor Henry Gage signed legislation establishing Cal Poly. This exciting announcement came after a group of local citizens led by journalist Myron Angel had been lobbying for a state school in San Luis Obispo since 1894.