The University Update — Your Connection to Cal Poly

Cal Poly alumni wearing the Cal Poly x SF Giants beanie and smiling for the camera.

Cal Poly Night at Oracle Park is Back!

Mark your calendar for Friday, July 25, when Cal Poly alumni return to Oracle Park for the second annual Cal Poly Night! Watch the San Francisco Giants take on the New York Mets at 7:15 p.m., and score an exclusive Cal Poly x Giants hoodie with your ticket purchase.

Last year sold out fast — don’t miss your chance to rep Cal Poly in the heart of San Francisco. Grab your tickets now and support Cal Poly alumni with every purchase!

Join Alumni for a Virtual Networking Event!

Cal Poly alumni and Career Services are pleased to present the return of the “Living and Working In” series — a quarterly collection of free virtual networking events for Cal Poly students and alumni!

Join us on Wednesday, May 14, at 11 a.m. PDT, where we will focus on the Pacific Northwest region, including Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, and Boise, ID.

2025 Alumni Wine and Beer Garden Recap

On Saturday, April 12, Cal Poly welcomed alumni, friends, parents and supporters back to campus for a vibrant day of Open House activities — highlighted by the eighth annual Alumni Wine and Beer Garden.

Visit the link below to read more and see photos!

Are you a Cal Poly Proud vendor wanting to participate in next year’s event? Fill out this form!

Upcoming Alumni Events

•		Cal Poly Alumni Grad Caps Decorating, Wednesday, May 7 and Thursday, May 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
•		Modesto Community Bingo and Social, Thursday, May 8, 6 p.m.
•		Living and Working in the Pacific Northwest: A Virtual Networking Event, Wednesday, May 14, 11 a.m. PDT
•		APIDA Community Heritage Celebration, Saturday, May 17, 11 a.m.to 2 p.m.
•		San Diego Community Mead Tasting, Tuesday, June 3, 5:30 p.m.
•		Napa Community Bowling Night, Thursday, June 5, 6:30 p.m.
•		Cal Poly Night with the San Francisco Giants, Friday, July 25, 7:15 p.m.

Journey to South Africa with Fellow Cal Poly Alumni

Join fellow alumni on a 15 day trip through South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana, Oct. 7 through 22, 2025.

From vibrant Cape Town, follow a compelling route to Robben Island, majestic Victoria Falls and fascinating towns that hold powerful history lessons in southern Africa’s most incredible safari destinations.

Third-year nutrition students Maya Pérez, left, and Leslie Leal Torres, right, both part of the Ireland group, assemble Guinness stew hand pies.

Meet Fred Macias (Industrial Enginering, ’92)

“I am grateful to be of service to such a wonderful institution because of the new relationships I get to make at each event — not to mention getting to see many of the same alumni over and over again!” said Macias, who is a volunteer in the Orange County community.

Find your alumni community and learn more about how you can get involved at the link!

More Alumni News

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Sara Cheng (Nutrition, ’23) is the 2025 Cherry Blossom Princess of Arizona! The program selects a young woman from every state and territory to participate in a week of cultural, educational, international and women’s empowerment activities.

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Stacey (Business Administration, ’93) and Scott (History, ’93; MA Education, ’00) Schalde are marking two career highlights in 2025. Stacey currently serves as the 2025 President of the San Luis Coastal Realtor Association, and Scott is marking his 30th year in public education.

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James McMorran (Business Administration, ’83) was appointed Cambodia Country Director in 2022 and moved to Cambodia. Most recently, he was appointed Chief Program Officer and serves as CFO of Agape International Missions. He credits the Orfalea College of Business in preparing him for this work.

Read more on the alumni website and submit your own update, at the link below.

Help Stop the CSU Budget Cut of $375 Million

The California State University system faces a significant $375 million cut in the proposed 2025-26 state budget, threatening the quality of education provided to its more than 460,000 students at its 23 campuses, jeopardizing gains in enrollment, graduation rates and delivery of basic needs and student services.

If the cut is enacted, Cal Poly’s budget will be cut by $24 million. The governor’s budget proposal, which is now being considered by the legislature, threatens Cal Poly and the CSU’s financial stability and ability to serve students. Alumni can learn more and write your legislators on the CSU’s budget website.