RJ Hamster
The University Update — Your Connection to Cal Poly
| View this email in a webpageCelebrating an Amazing Year Thanks to Our Cal Poly AlumniFrom campus traditions to gatherings across the country, 2025 was a year highlighted by connection, pride and memorable moments for our Cal Poly alumni community. Mustangs came together to celebrate milestones, honor achievements and welcome the next generation into the alumni family, reflecting the spirit that continues to bring graduates back long after commencement. See highlights from 2025 at the link below!Meet the Students Who Built a Plane From ScratchCal Poly aerospace students spent more than a year turning crates of sheet metal into Velma — a fully functional, floral-painted Rans S-21 Outbound plane. On a sunny summer day, their creation roared down the runway and lifted into the sky, cheered on by classmates, family and mentors. It’s Learn by Doing in full flight. Read more about the project at the link below.Support Cal Poly Students This Holiday SeasonSupport Cal Poly students in two meaningful ways this season! Help strengthen the Cal Poly Food Pantry, ensuring students have reliable access to nutritious food, and support the Rose Float team as it brings its award-winning creativity to the annual Tournament of Roses Parade on New Years Day. Every gift fuels student success, well-being and Learn by Doing in action. You can also explore all active crowdfunding campaigns at the link below to make an even bigger impact.Upcoming Alumni Events• Cal Poly Men’s Basketball at UCLA, Friday, Dec. 19, 7 p.m.• Living and Working in San Diego: A Virtual Networking Event, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 11 a.m• Cal Poly x Warriors Pregame Alumni Social, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 5 p.m.• Cal Poly Night with the Golden State Warriors, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 7 p.m.• Modesto Community Fork ‘N Bottle, Saturday, March 7, 5 p.m.Take a Trip to European Holiday Markets in 2026Enjoy the holiday spirit of Europe on a seven-night, first-class Rhine River cruise through Germany and France. Wander festive markets aglow with twinkling lights, shop for handmade treasures and explore medieval towns — all alongside fellow alumni. Customize your journey with optional excursions, including wine tastings, culinary tours or cultural experiences in Breisach, Strasbourg, Rüdesheim and Düsseldorf. Learn more about this trip at the link, and view all available trips on thealumni website!Celebrating a Year of Impact with Our Alumni VolunteersThis year, our alumni volunteers made a huge impact. Through engaging events and Learn by Doing opportunities, they strengthened connections across our community and created meaningful experiences for fellow alumni. We’re grateful for your time, energy, and expertise — and we look forward to another year of learning, sharing and growing together! Interested in getting involved? Learn more about volunteering and ways to connect at the link.Alumni Spotlight of the MonthGreg Manifold (Journalism, ’99) recently concluded a 20-year career at The Washington Post, where he was head of visuals. He oversaw strategy and leadership for the newspaper’s video, audio, design, graphics, photo and visual storytelling teams. During his tenure, he helped shape how complex stories were presented across platforms, leaving a lasting impact on the paper’s multimedia journalism. Read more on the alumni website and submit your own update, at the link below. Cal Poly Athletics Featured Games• Women’s Basketball vs. Idaho State, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m., at Mott Athletic Center, or on ESPN+• Men’s Basketball vs. Montana State, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m., at Mott Athletic Center, on ESPN+• Wrestling doubleheader vs. Drexel at 1 p.m. and vs. CBU at 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 20, at Mott Athletic Center, or on FloWrestling• Men’s Basketball vs. Idaho, Sunday, Dec. 21, 4 p.m., at Mott Athletic Center, or on ESPN+Visit us at alumni.calpoly.eduCal Poly Alumni Engagement 1 Grand Ave , San Luis Obispo, CA, 93407, 805-756-1111manage your subscription or unsubscribe |
