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Alumni Association

On the day you set foot on campus, you became a lifelong member of the Cal Poly family, and the Cal Poly Alumni Association makes it easy to stay connected to fellow Mustangs. When you give any amount to the CPAA, you support Learn by Doing through student scholarships and help strengthen and launch diverse programs that serve all 200,000 Cal Poly Proud alumni!

CPAA Board Challenge

Your Cal Poly Alumni Association Board is ready to match your support! We represent all colleges, geographic areas and generations – a diverse group united by our Cal Poly Pride and interest in connecting and serving our alumni. Increase your impact and make a difference by supporting meaningful and creative ways alumni can engage with the university.

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Early Donor Challenge!

Congratulations! The Bay Area Network had the most Early Donors and has selected the campus Food Pantry to receive $1,000. The Food Pantry is an amazing resource accessible to the whole campus community.

Indicate the Alumni Network (Region) you are part of:

Rank	Answer	Donors
1	Bay Area/Nor Cal (CA)	35
2	Out of State	28
3	Southern California (CA)	26
4	Central Coast (CA)	12
5	Central Valley (CA)	3

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Greatest Participation Challenge

The Bay Area/Nor Cal Network ended Poly Gives with the most donors in each of the timed challenges (Early Donor, 9 - 5 and Night Owl) and in overall Participation. Their fund of choice -- the Food Pantry -- will received $5,000! The Food Pantry is a wonderful resource, open to the whole campus community.

Indicate the Alumni Network (Region) you are part of:

Rank	Answer	Donors
1	Bay Area/Nor Cal (CA)	123
2	Southern California (CA)	76
3	Out of State	64
4	Central Coast (CA)	34
5	Central Valley (CA)	24

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9 - 5 Challenge

The alumni network to get the most unique donors between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. unlocks $1,000 to the fund of their choice!

Indicate the Alumni Network (Region) you are part of:

Rank	Answer	Donors
1	Bay Area/Nor Cal (CA)	56
2	Southern California (CA)	31
3	Out of State	25
4	Central Coast (CA)	9
5	Central Valley (CA)	7

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Night Owl Challenge

Can't sleep? The alumni network with the most unique gifts after 8 pm will receive $1,000 to the area of their choosing!

Indicate the Alumni Network (Region) you are part of:

Rank	Answer	Donors
1	Bay Area/Nor Cal (CA)	14
2	Central Valley (CA)	12
3	Southern California (CA)	9
4	Central Coast (CA)	6
5	Out of State	1

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Giving Leaderboard

Follow which college, unit or area leads the way with giving!

Rank	Department	Raised
1	Engineering (CENG)	$47,091.00
2	Agriculture Food & Environmental Sciences (CAFES)	$33,470.00
3	Orfalea College of Business (OCOB)	$24,145.00
4	Liberal Arts (CLA)	$18,346.00
5	Scholarships	$12,680.00
6	Architecture & Environmental Design (CAED)	$12,545.00
7	Science & Mathematics (COSAM)	$12,195.00
8	Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship	$9,885.00
9	Cal Poly Cares	$8,580.00
10	Athletics	$4,950.00
11	Alumni Association	$4,150.00
12	Student Affairs	$2,830.00
13	Parent Giving	$2,825.00
14	Cal Poly Cat Program	$1,385.00
15	Poly Reps Support Fund	$1,335.00

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Areas to Support

Agriculture Food & Environmental Sciences (CAFES) Architecture & Environmental Design (CAED) Engineering (CENG) Liberal Arts (CLA) Orfalea College of Business (OCOB) Science & Mathematics (COSAM) Student Affairs Athletics Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Scholarships Kennedy Library Parent Giving Alumni Association Campus Programs and Areas of Need Spur Change Projects

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