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TABLE OF CONTENTS
04 Haul: What You 09 Dorm Actually Need Weekend: 12 PolyCultural Celebrating Diversity and
A Housing Application Guide for Incoming Freshmen
Welcoming Prospective Students
18 What to Expect for WOW Cal Poly Parents Share Their 25 Advice for New Empty Nesters 30 Full Schedule of Open House 34 College of Liberal Arts College of Agriculture, Food 36 and Environmental Sciences
of Architecture & 38 College Environmental Design of Science and 40 College Mathematics 42 College of Engineering San Luis Obispo: A Central Coast Gem 47 50 Adventure Map Why the San Luis Obispo 53 Farmers’ Market is a Must Your Ultimate San Luis 57 Obispo Wine Tour
EDITOR’S NOTE On behalf of Mustang News, welcome to Cal Poly. Whether you’re a future Mustang, alumnus, family member or supporter, we hope this Open House special edition will guide you as you experience Open House weekend and venture through San Luis Obispo. Whether Open House is bringing forth feelings of nostalgia or the excitement of a new chapter, inside this edition you’ll be able to read more about what makes Cal Poly and San Luis Obispo unique. From a San Luis Obispo wine tour to a housing ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT
application guide for incoming freshmen, we’ve got you covered. With this information, we hope you’ll be able to go out and explore what Cal Poly and San Luis Obispo have to offer, in true Mustang fashion. Isabel Hughes Special Sections Editor
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A HOUSING APPLICATION GUIDE FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN By: Lauryn Luescher
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Once students commit to Cal Poly, one of the first things they are tasked with is filling out the housing application. Here are some important things to keep in mind before you submit the application that will determine the environment you will be living in for the next year. For the 2019-2020 school year, freshman students will get to choose their learning community and up to two roommates. For the first time ever, freshman will also get to choose their room location in the residence halls. Students are not guaranteed to get their selections, but University Housing will try to accommodate requests. According to University Housing Media Coordinator Julia Bluff, this change will be beneficial to student success. “We think room selection will be a great way for first-years to pick a space that works best for them, whether it’s a room with a view on the third floor or a room near the community kitchen,” Bluff said. Incoming transfer students will still be assigned spaces by University Housing, but their options for Learning Communities have expanded to include the PRIDE and Cultural & Identity Scholars Communities. 4 | MUSTANG MEDIA GROUP
For the 2019-2020 school year, there will be 13 Residential Learning Communities offered for freshmen and tailored to different lifestyles. For those that want to live with students in their college or that have specific academic interests, there are College Based communities, which let you live with students of similar majors. For example, there is a Pre-Med & Health community for students looking to enter that field of work.
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We think room selection will be a great way for first-years to pick a space that works best for them, whether it’s a room with a view on the third floor or a room near the community kitchen. Julia Bluff
There are also invitation-only living communities focused on educational achievement and challenging your peers in the CP Scholars,
Honors and TRIO Achievers and Educational Opportunity Program. The Collaborative Leadership, Entrepreneur iCommunity and Poly Tech Learning Communities offer students more specific environments based on their interests focused on leadership, technology and entrepreneurship. Cal Poly also offers communities that are focused on diversity and inclusion in the Cultural and Identity Communities, PRIDE Community and Global Living Community. For students looking to have a peaceful and quietliving space, there is also Mindful Living and Substance Free housing. “Residential Learning Communities are really important to the housing experience,” Bluff said. “Students are housed together based on a shared interest, goal, academic focus or identity, which helps them make friends and new connections. They have something in common right off the bat.” Sociology freshman Ethan Lee said he chose to live in the College of Liberal Arts housing because he wanted to live with students with similar majors and because it was recommended by other liberal arts students during Green and Gold Days. “She said living with fellow liberal arts students was a great community — a family — which is exactly what I have experienced this year,” Lee said. “My friends and I in the dorm often find that we take similar classes, allowing us to both hang out and study together. And although many of us are similar because we are in similar majors with similar passions, the College of Liberal Arts is a family of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.” Bluff said that regardless of the living community you end up in, it is important to get involved.
Every Learning Community offers students opportunities to get out of their rooms and meet people, whether it’s at a midnight pasta feed, a dance party on the community lawn or a career workshop,” Bluff said. “Take these opportunities to build your community of friends. The friendships you make in the residence halls tend to follow you long after you move out.” Freshmen can also choose roommates when filling out their housing application. Students can list up to two roommates or opt to have random roommates who University Housing will choose. Once you are admitted to Cal Poly you can join your class Facebook page, where many people will post information about themselves and photos to find roommates. If you do want to find roommates this way, some important things to consider include study habits, sleeping schedules, interests, hobbies and any other information that you feel people should know about you or that you would like to know about them.
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My friends and I in the dorm often find that we take similar classes, allowing us to both hang out and study together. And although many of us are similar because we are in similar majors with similar passions, the College of Liberal Arts is a family of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Ethan Lee
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English freshman Neha Kaul has lived with multiple random roommates in different situations and said she has found open communication to be incredibly important between roommates. “Living with someone is a lot different from being friends with someone,” Kaul said. “You have to keep in mind each other’s habits and be open from the start with what both of you are comfortable with and what you are not.” Bluff said that both are positive options depending on what you want — some people want to know who they will be living with beforehand, and others may want the college experience of living with someone random. Either way, University Housing recommends that all students fill out a Roommate Agreement at the start to establish some guidelines. “If you’re a night owl, for example, talk to your roommate,” Bluff said. “Come to a consensus about when the lights go out on the weekdays and put it in your Roommate Agreement. Roommate Agreements open the pathway of communication. They set expectations and keep all roommates on the same page.” With all the choices freshmen get to make, Bluff said that much of the college experience — and ultimately
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the Cal Poly journey — is based in a student’s initial housing community.
Living with someone is a lot different from being friends with someone. You have to keep in mind each other’s habits and be open from the start with what both of you are comfortable with and what you are not. Neha Kaul
“Through late night talks with roommates or study sessions in the community room, people leave their housing community a different person than when they first walked into it,” Bluff said. “Your first year as a Mustang will be a journey, no matter what, but choosing a Residential Learning Community that’s right for you will help you thrive.”
DORM HAUL: WHAT YOU ACTUALLY NEED By: Lauryn Luescher
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Moving into an on-campus residence hall can be stressful, and there is nothing worse than finally unpacking everything only to realize you have to take half of it back to the car. Here are some tips for moving, a list of the most important things to bring and a list of what you could probably do without.
PLAN AHEAD One of the best things you can do before move-in is plan ahead. During the on-campus move-in dates, the stores in San Luis Obispo are packed, so knowing what you can bring from home and what you are going to need to get in San Luis Obispo is beneficial.
Political science freshman Casey Lundberg is from Seattle, Washington and flew to California before moving in. Lundberg recommends students use a service at Bed Bath and Beyond that allows you to shop at your home store and pick up the items in SLO during move-in. “The stores do get really crazy during move-in, so getting what you need can be difficult,” Lundberg said. “But a couple of weeks before I moved in, I picked out all my stuff at home and was able to pick it all up when I got here. I would suggest ordering ahead or getting stuff at home and taking it with you if you can.” Keeping this in mind, here are some must-have items to help you start creating your packing list.
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WHAT TO BRING 1. SHOWER SHOES Shower shoes are especially necessary in communal bathrooms.
2. SHOWER CADDY A mesh shower tote will allow you to keep all of your toiletries in one place and transport them easily.
3. PRINTER Prices vary based on size and functions. Discuss which of your roommates can bring one and split the cost of ink and paper.
4. ROOM DECOR Most rooms come with a bulletin board. Bring photos, tacks, battery powered string lights and posters to make your living space more personal.
5. BEDDING AND PILLOWS Prices vary based on type and design, but make sure you buy twin-XL-sized sheets and bedding.
6. POWER STRIP WITH SURGE PROTECTOR Most rooms come with one power strip per resident, but you may want different sized chords to reach up to the top bunks in triples and quads.
7. MEDICINE AND FIRST AID KIT Keep basic first aid materials, painkillers and cold and flu medicine on hand.
8. LAUNDRY SUPPLIES Laundry is free at Cal Poly, and laundry pods are convenient because they are easy to throw in the washer. Students also need a laundry basket that is easy to transport.
9. FAN Summers in San Luis Obispo can get really hot and not all of the residence halls have air conditioning. A box fan or a rotating fan is oftentimes necessary.
10. SNACKS Keeping your room stocked with your favorite snacks is optimal. 10 | MUSTANG MEDIA GROUP
WHAT NOT TO BRING Residential hall rooms are fully furnished with a wardrobe and drawers for each resident. Students wanting to bring extra storage should wait until they see their living space. “The amount of storage you can bring really depends on what size room you are in,” Lundberg said. “I am in a double, so I had room for both a shoe rack and nightstand shelf. I know a lot of people in triples don’t really have room for anything extra to put on the floor.”
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I am in a double, so I had room for both a shoe rack and nightstand shelf. I know a lot of people in triples don’t really have room for anything extra to put on the floor. Casey Lundberg
Journalism freshman Lauren Brown she said she bought plastic plates and utensils but has not used them because of the convenience factor of paper plates and disposable utensils. “I never ended up using my plastic dishes because I always just wanted a quick snack and never really had the time to wash them,” Brown said. “Using disposable is much easier.” According to the University Housing website, students in residence halls are not allowed to bring the following items for safety reasons: air conditioners, space heaters, microwaves, cooking devices, coffee makers, bed risers, extension cords, lava lamps, any kind of furniture and flammables.
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I never ended up using my plastic dishes because I always just wanted a quick snack and never really had the time to wash them. Using disposable is much easier. Lauren Brown
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POLYCULTURAL WEEKEND: CELEBRATING DIVERSITY AND WELCOMING PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS By: Lauren Walike
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From April 5 to April 7, on-campus cultural organizations came together to facilitate the annual PolyCultural Weekend (PCW), a three-day experience that allows prospective students, including seniors in high school and transfer students, to get acquainted with Cal Poly’s cultural community, academic resources and campus life. According to the Cross Cultural Center, 79 percent of the 234 students who attended PCW enrolled in Cal Poly in 2018. This year, the coordinators of PCW aimed to have more than 350 students participate. Cal Poly is a predominantly white institution and the least diverse campus among all California State Universities. Based on statistics from the PolyView Fall 2018 census, where ethnic origin is self reported, 54.6 percent of the student population is white. 12 | MUSTANG MEDIA GROUP
According to senior business major and Hype Coordinator, Emily Phabmixay, for the first time the Multicultural Center on campus is more of a backbone to bring everyone together for PCW. The Community Coordinator was just added this year, and is held by fifth year graphic communications major Regi Lata who also chose the theme for this year’s PCW. His role as the Community Coordinator is to facilitate relationships between more than 30 cultural organizations involved in PCW. The Community Coordinator position allowed the coordinators to distinguish roles; while they work together, they each have specialized areas allowing the weekend to be a success. Lata and Phabmixay attended PCW before they decided to come to Cal Poly. They said seeing the
impact of the program first-hand made them want to get involved. “When I came to Cal Poly, I didn’t feel alone,” Lata said. Last year, Phabmixay was a committee head and said one of her favorite memories was forming a tunnel with all the organization representatives for the hostees to walk through on Friday check-in. Phabmixay explained how they started playing hype music and how, once the first hostee stepped in the welcome tunnel, there was an uproar of cheering. “The energy on Friday check-in is just wild,” Lata said.
people here who are similar to them, who will make their college experience better, who will be friends and family for them,” Zhuang said. Volunteering is open to all students every year— this year, any Cal Poly student could volunteer to be a host. “We always get the questions like, ‘oh, I really want to do PCW, but my friend didn’t join a cultural organization,’” Phabmixay said. “But now, they can go in as [an] unaffiliated host and partner with another organization.”
Lata said that seeing everyone enjoying themselves and being so excited to be at PCW makes all the hard work worth it.
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When I came to Cal Poly, I didn’t feel alone. Regi Lata
“Even when us coordinators are super stressed, the reassurance that everyone is having a good time on the Friday check-in can relieve us a little bit,” Lata said. Every year, PCW is looking for ways to improve their vision through their strategic plan: Recruit and retain a diverse student body, support diverse identities and foster a culture of inclusion and recruit and retain a diverse workforce. In order to do this, the coordinators implemented changes this year affecting the hosts and hostees. Lata said that this year, coordinators made sure the hosts went through cultural competency trainings to ensure everyone was aware of how to answer hostees’ questions, highlight resources for hostee’s and make sure everyone understood the expectations of inclusivity including gender pronouns. The coordinators also worked to train cultural organization representatives. Materials engineering sophomore Kitty Zhuang was a host for PCW 2018 with the Chinese Students’ Association (CSA) and said her favorite part of PCW was helping students find a community. As an international student from China, Zhuang wasn’t able to participate in PCW, but being involved in CSA helped her feel more comfortable reaching out to people and feeling like she wasn’t alone. “Incoming students are welcome here, and there are
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When students sign up to be a host, they go through trainings and then choose a cultural organization to be partnered with for the weekend. Pairing volunteers with an organization for the weekend allows PCW to run smoothly.
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Incoming students are welcome here, and there are people here who are similar to them, who will make their college experience better, who will be friends and family for them. Kitty Zhuang
In the past, students had to be part of one of the cultural organizations involved in PCW to be a host, but student hosts no longer need to be in a cultural organization. “We wanted to be more inclusive,” Lata said. “We don’t want to exclude people who didn’t want to be part of the organizations.”
Lata explained this will help make volunteers feel more welcomed. “If you want to be involved as a volunteer host, you don’t have to pay a single dime,” Lata said. “You get a free shirt, you get food for the weekend, you get all these perks and stuff and you’re also making a difference by kind of changing a hostee’s life in a way.” In addition to changes for the hosts, the coordinators wanted to improve the experience for prospective students as well. PCW buses some of the hostees from Northern and Southern California to take part in the weekends activities. This year, the coordinators added a third bus from Southern California. Lata said that despite all the planning and time that goes into organizing PCW, it is all worth it. “During the whole weekend, it’s stressful but fun, and in the end, it’s so rewarding,” Lata said.
WHAT TO EXPECT FOR WOW By: Lauren Walike
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At Cal Poly, all students will experience the eight-day Week of Welcome (WOW) from Sept. 15 to 22. The program helps familiarize incoming students with campus culture, provides an extensive look at available resources and helps new students meet hundreds of people just like them. WOW unites transfer students and freshmen alike, creating a tradition that is at the core of being an incoming student at Cal Poly WOW is a nationally acclaimed program that has been a part of the Cal Poly experience for more than 60 years, according to New Student and Transition Programs. Before attending WOW, incoming students will attend SLO days, a two-night summer orientation program that will prepare them for WOW, and introduce them to Cal Poly.
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SLO Days orientation dates are scheduled from July 15 through Aug. 2. There are specific SLO Days orientation dates for transfer students and quarter plus students that can be found on the New Student and Transition Programs website. After accepting an Offer of Admission from Cal Poly through the Cal Poly Portal, students can register for both SLO Days and WOW. Last year more than 900 Cal Poly students completed a 10-week leadership and campus knowledge training course to become WOW leaders, according to Cal Poly News. Freshman students were assigned to one of approximately 400 groups, based on residence halls, with around 15 students in each group. WOW is packed full of educational events including presentations on academics, substance abuse, mental
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You don’t feel alone, you have people from your WOW group and your WOW leaders to talk to. Kelly Chu
health, sexual assault and diversity and inclusion. WOW groups often participate in activities such as kayaking, hiking and going to the beach. Students should make sure to bring 25 dollars for the week. Environmental Management sophomore Kelly Chu said WOW was one of her favorite experiences during freshman year. Chu said that, looking back, WOW started off her college experience on a great note. “WOW really puts you in a vulnerable position, but in a positive way,” she said. Chu said it was nice to be introduced to new people and see familiar faces around campus, even if you don’t find your new best friend in your WOW group. “You don’t feel alone, you have people from your WOW group and your WOW leaders to talk to,” Chu said Chu said connections she made through WOW benefitted her both inside and outside the classroom. She ended up having a class with one of her fellow WOWies, and they studied together and helped each other throughout the quarter.
WHY WOW? Chu said some her friends’ orientations at other schools were nowhere near as impactful as WOW. “Some of my friends just had a one-day orientation, so you don’t really connect with your group and you only get to spend like 24 hours with them,” she said. WOW made such an impact on Chu that she said she wanted to share her experience with incoming students by becoming a WOW leader herself.
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She said seeing her WOWies become friends and build relationships with each other made all the hard work worthwhile. Architectural Engineering sophomore Lucas Brown said he also heard from friends that other schools have campus tours and optional events but nothing compared to WOW. “The leaders want to be there and want to have as much fun as the WOWies do,” Brown said.
BUILDING MEMORIES The first memories for most Cal Poly students take place during WOW. Plenty of groups do similar activities, so there’s also an opportunity to meet people outside of your WOW group too. Brown spent one day during WOW at the beach, playing soccer with other groups and ended the day with a bonfire and s’mores. He said this is one of his favorite memories because it allowed his WOW group to bond, and it set the tone for the rest of the week. Biological sciences freshman Maddie Brown said her favorite memory from WOW was also having a bonfire with her group at Grover Beach. She said sharing stories around the bonfire, laughing and having a good time allowed her to connect with her group. Of course, there are other activities to do during the week besides goint to the beach and having a bonfire. Chu remembered going on a hike with her group on one of the first days and being unsure about what to expect. When she got to the top of the mountain and saw the beautiful views and took pictures with her group, she said she felt her group come together.
ADVICE When talking about WOW, Brown and Chu both said incoming students should keep an open mind.
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“With my WOW group, I regret not trying hard enough to build those connections,” Chu said. “Like, I had a really positive experience –– it’s just that I could’ve been closer with people in my WOW group.” Brown also advised incoming freshman to make the most of WOW. “You only get one opportunity to participate in the week as an incoming student,” Brown said. “If you choose the right attitude, go to events and hang out with your leaders, it can honestly set you up for the rest of your time at Cal Poly.” Photo credit: Kylie Kowalske
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You only get one opportunity to participate in the week as an incoming student. If you choose the right attitude, go to events and hang out with your leaders, it can honestly set you up for the rest of your time at Cal Poly.
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Cal Poly Student Opera Theatre OPEN HOUSE presents R E C I TA L Combo:
Works by:
Dave Becker saxophone
Harold Arlen Irving Berlin
Paul Woodring keyboards
George Gershwin Cole Porter
Adam Levine guitar
jacalyn kreitzer producer/director
James Gallardo bass John Astaire drums
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the man that got away somewhere over the rainbow
Vocal and instrumental soloists, brass ensembles, string ensembles and a barbershop quartet. The student performers are from a variety of majors, and all are involved in at least one of the department’s large, premier ensembles including Cal Poly’s Choirs, University Jazz Bands, Symphony, Wind Orchestra and Wind Ensemble.
APRIL 13 SATURDAY AT 2 P.M.
April 12 • Friday at 7:30 • Spanos Theatre
DAVIDSON MUSIC CENTER (NO. 45) ROOM 218
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FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Sponsored by Cal Poly’s Music Department, College of Liberal Arts and IRA program. More information: 805-756-2406, music.calpoly.edu/calendar/.
CAL POLY PARENTS SHARE THEIR ADVICE FOR NEW EMPTY NESTERS By: Ava Fry
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Dropping freshmen off at Cal Poly can elicit simultaneous feelings of pride and sadness for parents. It can be hard to transition from having a child at home to suddenly being miles away from them, but thankfully, other parents have been there before and can offer up some advice to make the transition smoother. Yafra Gonzalez, mother of computer science sophomore Yvan Gonzalez, described her reaction to dropping him off at Cal Poly as a “feeling of pride and a feeling of accomplishment.” She said she was overjoyed to help him take the steps to dive further into education, and she put an optimistic spin on returning home to see his room cleared out. “A lot of parents on the Cal Poly parents Facebook page will close their child’s bedroom door so they won’t have to see it empty,” Gonzalez said. “I think you should do the opposite — it is a sign of their accomplishment.” Going off to college is a readjustment for parents and students alike, so being upbeat when speaking to your
student about their future can reassure them that they have what it takes to succeed. Joanne Lesser, mother of business administration freshman Natalie Lesser, said she likes to give pep talks. “Let them know they are going to do well,” Lesser said. Natalie’s father, Joel Lesser, took her to a farewell lunch in town to give her a proper send off. Having last meals together may provide other parents and students with a sense of closure before their departure. During this process, some moments are bound to be more intense than others. “On the way home, it really hit me this will not be just a week or two,” Gonzalez said. Gonzalez said she purposefully wanted to drive back alone so she could process her emotions on her own, without having to put on a brave face for other passengers while mentally processing dropping off her son. Gonzalez said driving back alone allowed her to be herself entirely. Still, she advised other OPEN HOUSE 2019 | 25
parents to remember that their son or daughter leaving is only temporary.
be on her own when things came up like sickness or registration,” Limberg said.
Joel Lesser similarly said he felt excited for his daughter’s new adventure but also felt sad because “it is like parting with a part of you.” He said he grappled with those feelings while also recognizing that Natalie wanted to be on her own. Their family planned to visit their other daughter in Washington D.C. a week later, which helped keep the their minds off empty nesting.
Limberg said she has found that Sydney “handles it all” and is proud of her for navigating through college. She said the transition for both the parents and the child gets easier each year because everyone knows the routine. Limberg advises parents of incoming freshman to get their student’s roommates’ phone numbers to have another way to contact their student if needed. She also suggests planning on seeing them around once a month if possible.
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On the way home, it really hit me this will not be just a week or two.
Yafra Gonzalez
Jennifer Limberg, mother of engineering sophomore Sydney Limberg, kept busy back home by starting a tutoring group at the school she works at. She also got a couple of local women together to form a walking group.
Joanne Lesser noted that student clubs and organizations often have weekends designated for parents. Asking your student about these weekends can help you plan a trip ahead of time. In the end, this adjustment period can be a trial and error process, but you and your student are in it together. Hearing from other Cal Poly parents who have already sent their children off to school can yield new perspective as to how to make this transition easier.
“The first year was harder to deal with the empty nest, and it brought up the first opportunities for Sydney to
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Stay connected, stay involved and stay informed at parent.calpoly.edu Save the date for Mustang Family Weekend October 25-27, 2019. Registration opens this summer! 805-756-6700 calpolyparent@calpoly.edu parent.calpoly.edu
YOUR JOURNEY STARTS HERE. CELEBRATE. CONNECT. EXPLORE.
WELCOME TO
OPEN HOUSE 2019 Your Cal Poly Journey starts today—celebrate, connect, and explore all Cal Poly can offer you.
Hello and welcome to our 26th Annual Open House! We are Halie Swanson and Lauren Hamilton and we are both fourth years at Cal Poly graduating this June. We could not be more excited to welcome you to our incredible campus. In recognition of the indigenous peoples of the Northern Chumash in San Luis Obispo County, we’d first like to acknowledge the land that we live and learn on today. The university community and the indigenous peoples of our region pledge to continually work together to further educate future generations of students and community members. Open House and Orientation hold a special place in both of our hearts and Cal Poly journeys. Through our time with New Student and Transition Programs, we‘ve been able to find our campus home and enrich our classroom experiences while truly living our university motto—Learn By Doing. Throughout Open House, you’ll see Cal Poly’s “Learn By Doing” on full display. We invite you to engage with the hundreds of different resources available as you explore campus. Whether it’s the Hammock Club, the Cross Cultural Centers, or a Club Sports team, we feel our university community has something for everyone. This year, we’re excited to debut the Perspective Project. This interactive display was created by current student volunteers of our Open House Committee to celebrate the stories of past alumni, while tying in the resources of our community to serve new Mustangs. Make sure to come learn more about and engage further with the Perspective Project during your Open House visit.
Finally, we’d love to recognize this year’s incredible Open House Committee, comprised entirely of student volunteers. The Open House and Poly Royal traditions start with volunteerism, and we want to celebrate the hard work of the remarkable students who represent our university community across dozens of different majors, backgrounds, and years. Orientation at Cal Poly continues to be for students, by students, and we’re proud to work with an incredible committee that carries forward that great tradition. Thank you again for visiting our amazing campus this weekend at Open House. We truly hope you see the promise of life as a Mustang during your visit, while enjoying the Learn by Doing experience that defines every student’s journey on our campus. Go Mustangs!
Halie Swanson, Open House Co-Chair Fourth Year History, Class of 2019 Lauren Hamilton, Open House Co-Chair Fourth Year Microbiology, Class of 2019
SCHEDULE
HIGHLIGHTS For more event details, be sure to download Cal Poly Now
FRIDAY APRIL 12
SATURDAY APRIL 13
University Welcome
Poly Royal Parade
Various times in the Rec Center Main Gym:
10:00 AM along Perimeter Road
CAFES, CAED, and OCOB at 9:00 AM CENG, CLA, and CSM at 10:30 AM
College Welcomes Various locations following each University Welcome
College & Department Events
Campus Showcase Beginning at 11:00 AM on Lower Campus
Opening Ceremonies & Dexter Stage 11:00 AM on Dexter Lawn
Various locations throughout the weekend
Poly Royal Rodeo
Poly Royal Truck & Tractor Pull 1:00 PM at the Highland Dr. & Mt. Bishop Rd. Pasture
5:30 PM in Alex G. Spanos Stadium
Friday Nite Invite with Doc Burnstein’s 7:00 PM in the University Union Plaza
Parent & Supporter Coffee House 7:00 PM in Chumash Auditorium
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CAL POLY NOW Find maps, a full schedule, and more in the Cal Poly Now app, available for free on your smartphone! Visit guidebook.com/g/calpolyopenhouse2019 to get started.
Alumni Beer & Wine Garden 2:30 PM in the Engineering Plaza
Poly Royal Rodeo 5:30 PM in Alex G. Spanos Stadium
RECOGNIZING OUR STUDENT-LED
COMMITTEE 2019
MARKETING & LOGISTICS
COMMUNITY OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT
CO-CHAIRS Halie Swanson
EVENT OPERATIONS Maura Carrick
Open House 2019 Co-Chair
Facilities Lead
Randie Billesbach
Lauren Hamilton
Samana Shah
Marketing Lead
Nikki Watson
Open House 2019 Co-Chair
Operations Lead
Matt Lawler
Perspective Project & COE Lead
Marissa Velez
Logistics Support
Ali Alvarez
Check-in Coordinator
Michael Sassano
Perspective Project & COE Lead
Aine Javier
CAMPUS & CLUB RELATIONS Alisha Solis Club Showcase & Club Lead
Amber Sylvester Club Showcase & Club Lead
Eve Sumpster Farmers’ Market Coordinator
Christina Silva
Marketing Team
Jessy Bouchard
University Welcomes Coordinator
Shea Brennan
Kevin Brennan
Marketing Team
Resources/SLO Community Engagement & Fair Coordinator
Opening Ceremonies Coordinator
Angelique Roeloffs
Jack Bilello
Marketing Team
Guest Services Coordinator
Melitta Kauppinen
Sonia Koss
Marketing Team
Volunteers Coordinator
Alina Spitz
Aneli Castillo Transfer Student Engagement Coordinator
Emily Taketa Colleges Outreach/Resources Engagement & Fair Coordinator
Poly Royal Parade Coordinator
New Mustang Booth Coordinator
Sujata Chowdhury
Komal Mittal
Abigail Barton
Dexter Stage Coordinator
Fundraising Coordinator
Special Events, Honored Guests & Campus Populations Coordinator
Kaycee Greene Friday Nite Invite Coordinator
Joe Araj Booth Judging/Awards Coordinator & Historian
PROFESSIONAL STAFF Andrene K. Kaiwi
Nate Alcorn
Nicolaza K. Owens
Director
Senior Coordinator
Adminstrative Support Coordinator
YOUR JOURNEY STARTS HERE. CELEBRATE. CONNECT. EXPLORE.
COLLEGE OF
Science and Mathematics OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE COLLEGE EVENTS 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
College Welcome and Lunch
UU Chumash Auditorium
SCHEDULE
PRE-HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND COLLEGE ADVISING 9:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m.
Resource Fair Participant
UU Plaza
1:15 p.m.– 3:15 p.m.
Advising Center Drop-In Hours for Prospective Students and Parents
Bldg. 53 Rm. 211
4:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m.
Cal Poly Pre-Health Professionals Advising and Services (Open to Cal Poly majors with intent to pursue a health profession)
Bldg. 180 Rm. 102
1:00 p.m.– 2:30 p.m.
Lab Demonstrations and Self-Guided Tours of the Department
Bldg. 33 Lobby
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Q & A Session with Faculty and Students
Bldg. 33 Rm. 285
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
FRIDAY, APRIL 12
CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY 9:30 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
Self-Guided Tours Chemistry Student Research Poster Display
Bldg. 180 3rd–6th floors
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Chemistry Degree Program Session: Q & A Sessions with Students and Faculty, Department Tours
Bldg. 180 Rm. 537
1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Hospitality Room, Chemistry Q & A with Students and Faculty
Bldg. 180 Rm. 537
KINESIOLOGY AND PUBLIC HEALTH 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Department Introduction and Student Panel
Bldg. 06 Rm. 124
2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Meet the Kinesiology and Public Health Faculty
Bldg. 06 Rm. 124
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Department Tour and Student Projects
Bldg. 43A 1st & 2nd floor
1:00 p.m.– 2:00 p.m.
Welcome & Introduction to the Liberal Studies Department
Bldg. 33 Rm. 256
1:00 p.m.– 2:00 p.m.
Liberal Studies Tour with students
Bldg. 33 Rm. 256
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Student Projects
Bldg. 33 Rm. 256
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Q&A Session with Students and Faculty
UU Chumash Auditorium
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Math Department Chair, Faculty and Student Panel
Bldg. 180 Rm. 107
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Welcome and Information
Bldg. 38 Rm. 135
8:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Information Available at Physics Department Office
Bldg. 180 Rm. 204
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Department Tour
Bldg. 180 2nd Floor Entrance
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Physics Drop-In Student Advising
Bldg. 180 Rm. 207
1:00 p.m.– 2:00 p.m.
Faculty and Student Panel
Bldg. 52 Rm. E-27
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Q&A Session with Faculty (parent event)
Bldg. 38 Rm. 123
2:00 p.m.– 3:30 p.m.
Q&A Session with Students (student event)
Bldg. 38 Rm. 131
LIBERAL STUDIES
MATHEMATICS
PHYSICS
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TOUR OF THE COLLEGE 11:00 a.m. –2:00 p.m. (on the hour at 11:00 a.m.,12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.)
Tours of College of Science and Mathematics Departments Led by Student Ambassadors
Bldg. 25 2nd floor breezeway
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Bldg. 180 Rm. 114
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Department Tours at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Bldg. 33 Lobby
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Self-Guided Tours Student Research Poster Display
Bldg. 33 3rd & 4th floors
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
SATURDAY, APRIL 13
CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY 10:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.
Science Hands-On Labs & Hospitality Room
Bldg. 180 Rm. 330A
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Self-guided tour of Chemistry Student Research Poster Display
Bldg. 180 3rd – 6th floor
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Building Tours at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Bldg. 180 3rd Floor Lobby
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Chemistry Magic Show at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Bldg. 180 room 101
KINESIOLOGY AND PUBLIC HEALTH Kinesiology and Public Health Department Information, Tour and Faculty Q & A at 11 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Bldg. 43A 1st & 2nd floor
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Student Project Display & 1001 Faces of LS
Bldg. 25 Rm. 125D
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Hospitality room & Student Advising
Bldg. 25 Rm. 125D & Atrium
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Welcome and Information
Bldg. 38 room 135
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Math Displays, Exhibits and Puzzles
Bldg. 38 room 135
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Hospitality Room and Student Advising
Bldg. 180 room 269
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Demonstrations (visitor participation)
Bldg. 180 room 276
Welcome & Information
Bldg. 25 room 107F
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COLLEGE EVENTS — FRIDAY, APRIL 12 8:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Women’s Engineering Program Panel Discussion
Advanced Technologies Lab (ATL) Bldg. 007, Rm. 2
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Multicultural Engineering Program Info Session and Panel Experiences of Underrepresented Students
Bonderson Projects Center Bldg. 197, Rm. 104
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
College of Engineering Welcome
Recreation Center Main Gym, Bldg. 43
Aerospace Engineering Welcome Lunch
Engineering Plaza, Bldg. 192
Biomedical Engineering Welcome Lunch, Q&A
Bldg. 192, Rm. 106
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CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Civil and Environmental Engineering Info Session
Mott Gym, Bldg. 42, Rm. 102
1:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Civil and Environmental Engineering Admitted Students Day
Bldg. 13, Courtyard
COMPUTER ENGINEERING PROGRAM
FRIDAY, APRIL 12
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Computer Engineering Welcome Lunch
Fisher Science, Bldg. 33, Rm. 286
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND SOFTWARE ENGINEERING 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Computer Science and Software Engineering Welcome Lunch and Overview
Recreation Center Bldg. 43, MAC Room
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Computer Science and Software Engineering Opportunities for Women Panel
Recreation Center Bldg. 43, MAC Room
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Computer Science and Software Engineering Ignite Cal Poly
Fisher Science, Bldg. 33, Rm. 286
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Electrical Engineering Welcome Lunch
Bldg. 20, South East Lawn
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Electrical Engineering Student Club Presentations
Bldg. 20, South East Lawn
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Electrical Engineering Lab Tours and Demonstrations
Bldg. 20, South East Lawn
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Electrical Engineering Ice Cream Social
Bert and Candace Forbes Center Bldg. 20A, Lobby
General Engineering Welcome Lunch
Bonderson Projects Center Bldg. 197, Rm. 104
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
GENERAL ENGINEERING 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
INDUSTRIAL AND MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Welcome Lunch
Bldg. 192, Rm. 240
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Lab Tours
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Q&A Session with Current Students
Bldg.192, Rooms 220-221, 237, 240-241 Bldg. 41, Rm. 104, Rm. 107, Rm. 111 Bldg. 192, Rm. 220
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Materials Engineering Welcome Lunch
ATL, Bldg. 007
1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Materials Engineering Panel Discussion
ATL, Bldg. 007
2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Materials Engineering Lab Tours
Bldg. 192, Rm. 204
Mechanical Engineering Welcome Lunch
Alex and Faye Spanos Theater Bldg. 44, Rm. 227
MATERIALS ENGINEERING
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COLLEGE EVENTS — SATURDAY, APRIL 13 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cal Poly Alumni Beer & Wine Garden
Engineering Plaza
Aerospace Engineering Rocket Launch
Engineering Plaza, Bldg. 192
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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING | COMPUTER ENGINEERING | COMPUTER SCIENCE 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
EE / CPE / CSE Computer and Electrical Showcase
Ben and Candace Forbes Center Bldg. 20A, Lobby and Patio
General Engineering Hospitality Area
Bldg. 192, Rm. 106
Mechanical Engineering Welcome Center
Bonderson Projects Center Bldg. 197, Rm. 107
GENERAL ENGINEERING 10:30 a.m. - Noon
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SATURDAY, APRIL 13
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SAN LUIS OBISPO: A CENTRAL COAST GEM By: Sophia Lincoln
Photo credit: Alison Chavez
As a small town situated right in between San Francisco and Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo and its central coast vibe is unique. Here is what makes San Luis Obispo different from the rest of California.
“For wine and viticulture especially, the climate in the central coast is a lot better than a lot of California just because of its Mediterranean climate, which is much better for most grapes,” Miller said.
San Luis Obispo’s location offers a unique mixture of varying natural sceneries; between the beaches and coastal mountains, it truly is a hidden gem. The central coast is home to a number of historical sights and landmarks, including the lavish and long-established Hearst Castle.
Miller said that many of her major classes take place in the actual vineyards and that they go out there pretty much every day.
Beautiful beaches including Montana de Oro State Park and Morro Bay State Park are less than half an hour away. Both destinations make for a fun day of kayaking, hiking, beaching or all of the above. Wine and viticulture freshman Devin Miller said she believes Cal Poly and its distinct location make for a very hands-on experience within her major. Despite having also been admitted to Cornell, Miller said she recognized Cal Poly to be the best option for her career interests due to the Wine and Viticulture program itself and the phenomenal proximity to the wine business San Luis Obispo offers. Miller said that living on the central coast has allowed her to fully immerse herself in her major.
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For wine and viticulture especially, the climate in the central coast is a lot better than a lot of California just because of its Mediterranean climate, which is much better for most grapes. Devin Miller
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and Crop Science, Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering and Food Science and Nutrition, all of which allow students to fully utilize Cal Poly’s unique location. Another aspect that makes Cal Poly and San Luis Obispo noteworthy in comparison to the rest of California is its idyllic lifestyle. First-year public health major Amy Lan compared San Luis Obispo with her hometown of Los Angeles. She described big-city life in L.A. as having a “more fast pace” and San Luis Obispo as being more laid-back. She added that the lifestyle here in San Luis Obispo is focused more around “living in the moment” and enjoying life rather than rushing through it.
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“It was just so different and peaceful,” Lan said of her first time visiting Cal Poly. Lan said she also appreciates downtown and local shops that add to the tranquil lifestyle she has discovered at Cal Poly. Environmental engineering freshman Brianna Muirhead, who is from San Rafael, described San Luis Obispo as much smaller that her hometown. “It is very beautiful around here,” she said when comparing the natural scenery of San Luis Obispo to the metropolitan environment of the Bay Area.
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MISSION SLO DE TOLOSA A Spanish mission founded in 1772 that hosts church services daily and mass on Sundays.
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WHY THE SAN LUIS OBISPO FARMERS’ MARKET IS A MUST By: Ava Fry
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Once a week, fruit and vegetable stands line Higuera Street as children dance to musicians’ melodies under twinkling lights. This is the local San Luis Obispo farmers’ market, held every Thursday night from 6 to 9 p.m. For 35 years, this enchanting market has been a staple in the lives of residents who come together for a wholesome night of shopping and entertainment. More than a hundred booths fill either side of the street and let off tantalizing smells that draw people in to try some of San Luis Obispo’s notable dishes, most famously tri-tip. Lines of people form behind the Ribline’s mobile setup to get their hands on a sandwich loaded with top-notch barbeque while the cooks shout coded orders to one another.
Parking can be limited, but a classic cable-car-style trolley runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a fare of only 50 cents. It is on a 15 to 20 minute loop so attendees can come and go easily. It stops at La Cuesta Inn on Monterey Street, The Peach Tree Inn and continues down to the corner of Monterey and Osos into the heart of downtown. Along the circuit there are 15 other stops which make it a helpful solution for those who wish to get stress-free transportation to the farmer’s market. Not only does the San Luis Obispo Farmers’ Market serve as a good place to roam the streets with friends and grab a quick bite, but also a good place to learn more about getting involved with Cal Poly clubs and OPEN HOUSE 2019 | 53
organizations. Many clubs have booths at the farmers’ market where students can find out more about getting involved. Members of the surf team will be downtown at their booth on April 11. Ranked as one of the best Surf colleges in Surfer Magazine, the Surf team has a lot of interest surrounding it. Biological sciences senior and Cal Poly Surf Team member Avalon Johnson has participated in the team’s booth during Open House Farmers’ Market for two years now. Johnson said the booth is a great way to meet incoming students who share a passion for catching waves. The close-knit teammates love to share their experiences with passersby and set up a fun game of corn hole to interact with them. “Farmers Market during Open House is a cool event because it has a casual environment, incoming students feel free to feel out the team energy without the nerves of having something to prove,” Johnson said. Other clubs such as Camp Kesem also use this as an opportunity to share more information about how to get involved. According to agriculture business senior Marina Brassington, who has been a Camp Kesem member for three years, the club aims to put on a summer camp for kids whose parents have been diagnosed with cancer.
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The booth downtown allows the members to showcase pictures of previous successful camp weeks as well as answer questions parents or students may have about the club. They have an interest list which gives them an idea of who would like to join the following quarter. “It is amazing to see what a difference this club make in these kids lives — it gives them a connection of people all going through the same thing,” Brassington said. She said the club has played a huge role in her overall college experience and that she is ready to share it with others who are considering joining the cause. Brassington said the Farmers’ Market during Open House weekend has everyone excited about prospective students, so the energy is high and the sense of community is even stronger.
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It is amazing to see what a difference this club make in these kids lives — it gives them a connection of people all going through the same thing. Marina Brassington
YOUR ULTIMATE SAN LUIS OBISPO WINE TOUR By: Samuel Serra
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San Luis Obispo is home to some of the best wineries on the central coast including Tolosa, Wolff and Claiborne Churchill wineries. Located approximately 15 minutes from Cal Poly, these wineries are the perfect place for you and your family to enjoy a beautiful afternoon in wine country.
Their tasting starts at $25 and offers four of Tolosa’s signature wines. The tasting can be enjoyed in their tasting room or on their terrace, which has outdoor seating along with an amazing wind sculpture that is constantly shifting with the ocean wind coming from Morro Bay.
TOLOSA WINERY
Aside from their standard tasting flight, Tolosa also offers a tour and tasting, a vineyard excursion, a private educational tasting and a single vineyard tasting where you can taste Tolosa’s premiere wines.
Location: 4910 Edna Rd. Tasting price: starting at $25 per person Tolosa Winery is located in the Edna Valley and named after Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. Tolosa has strong ties to Cal Poly — the owner, Robin Baggett, is a Cal Poly business administration alumnus and former Mustang baseball player who is a longstanding donor and member of the Cal Poly Athletics Director’s Council. The tasting experience at Tolosa is unique and catered to the customers’ enjoyment. Upon arrival, customers are greeted at the door by a host or hostess to help them decide what tasting option is best for them. Tolosa has a variety of different tasting experiences at a beautiful winery surrounded by vineyards.
Tolosa is pet and child friendly, making it a great place for families to visit and enjoy some of the best wines in Edna Valley. While the winery does not offer food, they encourage guests to bring their own snacks or food to enjoy with a glass or bottle of wine. Tolosa’s 1772 wines are available at the tasting room, and a number of their wines can also be found at local grocery stores in San Luis Obispo. If you are interested in hosting an event at Tolosa, their events team is more than happy to help you plan a birthday party or weekend event. Although reservations are recommended, they encourage all to stop by and taste some of the great wines they have to offer.
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CLAIBORNE AND CHURCHILL Location: 2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd. Tasting price: starting at $18 per person Founded in 1983, Claiborne and Churchill is one of the three oldest wineries in the Edna Valley still run by its founding owners Clay Thompson and Fredericka Churchill. They focus on dry wines such as Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris, along with Pinot noir, and Syrah, that are outsourced from a handful of vineyards in the Edna Valley. They also produce a small amount of Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Dry Rosé and a Port-style wine.
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WOLFF WINERY Location: 6238 Orcutt Rd. Tasting price: starting at $15 per person ($20 per person in groups of 8 or more) Wolff has been family owned and operated since 1999 by the Wolff family. Some of the wines Wolff offers include Chardonnay, Pinot noir, Syrah, Petite Sirah, a dry Riesling and a Teroldego. Along with their Wolff Rosé and Wolff red blend Wolff prides themselves in their sustainability, which is a priority in all of Wolff’s practices in the vineyard and the winery. All of Wolff’s vines are dry farmed, which means they only rely on rainfall to irrigate their vines. Their 125 acre estate whas some of the oldest vines in the Edna Valley, according to their tasting room associates. All of their grapes are grown on the estate, besides those for their White Wolff, Rosé Wolff and Red Wolff.
Tastings start out at $18 per person, and include a full flight of Claiborne Churchill’s signature wines. The tasting fee is waived with a purchase of two bottles of wine after the tasting. They also offer a number of other tastings such as their tour and tasting, a blind tasting and a reserve tasting where you can taste some of their premium wines. Starting in May, Claiborne and Churchill will host Summer Sunset Dinners every other Friday featuring live music. Claiborne and Churchill prides themselves as being family owned, and tries to give their guests a unique family oriented experience. Unlike other wineries, you can see all the production going on in the tasting room at Claiborne and Churchill. They promote a family and pet friendly atmosphere, where you can enjoy a picnic after a tasting in their garden patio, and play corn hole and other outdoor games.
Wolff has many upcoming events planned for the summer, including “Sunset in the Vineyard” where they will be having food trucks and live music on their spacious outdoor patio. It is family and pet friendly, and they will be serving wine by the glass and by the bottle. They will also be hosting “Trivia Sundays” every Sunday afternoon. Both “Sunset in the Vineyard” and “Trivia Sundays” will start in May and go until Sept. You can find all of Wolff’s wines at your local grocery stores in San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay and Pismo Beach at the California Fresh Market.
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