We confront complex challenges creatively and responsibly
The College of Liberal Arts (CLA) empowers change-makers. We train students to confront complex issues through real-world experiences and close faculty support. Our emphasis on interdisciplinary projects and research for both students and faculty, combined with our leadership in equity and inclusion programming, enriches the Learn by Doing experience for Cal Poly students from all colleges.
Giving Priorities:
Access, Community and Equity (ACE) Program - Give Now
ACE allows first-generation and lower-income students to participate in research, global learning, service learning, internships and special projects
CLA Summer Undergraduate Research Program- Give Now
SURP supports faculty research and creative activities, promotes equitable student engagement, and builds lasting mentorships while enriching scholarship in the CLA.
Challenge Gifts:
Graphic Communication Department (GrC): The GrC Advisory Board is matching gifts to the department, up to $5,000! Join the team - Greg Tucker, Lou Caron, Sharon Eucce ('82), Ian Flynn, Mark Levenson ('05), Jacqui Luis ('17), Eric McGovern ('98), Jim Mekis ('72), Kristi Murray ('00), Brock Stechman ('04), Jules Van Sant, Tessa Libby Wood ('11) and Department Chair Colleen Twomey in supporting GrC students! Double Your Gift
Dean's Advisory Board Challenge (DAC): The committed alumni and volunteers of DAC have put their resources together to match gifts to the Dean's Excellence Fund, up to $7,500! Join the team - Laura Diaz (English, '80), Sarah Khan (English, '98), Samantha Schneider (Speech Communication, '98), Christopher Trapani (Political Science, '90), Moon-ja Yunouye-Petz and Interim Dean Kate Murphy in supporting the College of Liberal Arts! Double Your Gift
Political Science Department Advisory Board Challenge (POLS): The POLS Advisory Board is matching gifts to the department, up to $5,000! Join the team - Bryan Corcoran ('82), Kayvan Chinichian ('09), Jason Colombini ('17), Jody Skenderian ('95), and Lisa Travis ('92) in supporting POLS students! Double Your Gift
Mustang Band Challenge: Cal Poly Parent and Pride of the Pacific fan Susan Hempstead is matching gifts to the Mustang Band, up to $5,000! Join her in supporting the Mustang Marching Band equipment fund! Double Your Gift
