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M U S TA N G FA M I LY W E E K E N DOCTOBER 20 – 22, 2017

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8 a.m. –

5 p.m.

MUSTANG FAMILY WEEKEND CHECK-IN | UNIVERSITY UNION PLAZA

Check-In for Mustang Family Weekend, grab your spirit pack and program and embark on your weekend’s adventures!

9 a.m. –

10 a.m.

THE CAL POLY LOW INCOME TAXPAYER CLINIC: LEARNING BY HELPING BUILDING 3, ROOM 111

This presentation will discuss how students in the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic use their accounting skills to help people resolve controversies with the IRS.

10:10 a.m. –

11 a.m.

PACKAGING – A STRATEGIC BUSINESS FUNCTION | BUILDING 2, ROOM 212

Learn why “packaging is the product” and get a brief tour of world class packaging labs at Cal Poly.

10:10 a.m. –

11 a.m.

COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN TOUR BUILDING 5, ROOM 212

The CAED Student Ambassadors will provide a brief tour of college facilities and an overview of its five departments.

11:10 a.m. –

12:40 p.m.

CAMPUS TOUR | BUILDING 65, INFORMATION DESK, (UNIVERSITY UNION)

90-min. walking tour of campus with the official student ambassadors, the Poly Reps!

11 a.m. –

1 p.m.

GENERAL ENGINEERING MEET & GREET SESSION | BUILDING 19, ROOM 104

Q&A with General Engineering (GENE) Program Director Jim Widmann. 

1 p.m. –

2 p.m.

START-UPS START HERE (WITH THE CENTER FOR INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP) | BUILDING 2, ROOM 210

The CIE prepares students to become emerging leaders and career ready entrepreneurs who generate innovative solutions to real-world problems, research promising technologies and develop viable business plans.

2 p.m. –

3 p.m.

STUDY ABROAD SHOWCASE | BUILDING 52, ROOM E-27

At this session, you will hear from current Cal Poly students and study abroad alumni about their experiences abroad and how it impacted their academic, career and personal goals.

2 p.m. –

3 p.m.

PRESERVING YOUR FAMILY PAPERS & PERSONAL DIGITAL ARCHIVING BUILDING 35, ROOM 409 (KENNEDY LIBRARY)

Learn some of the basics of archival preservation from Cal Poly’s archivists. This session will help ensure your family papers, photographs and digital memories remain safe and accessible for future generations.

2 p.m. –

4 p.m.

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS RECEPTION AND TOURS BUILDING 180, PLAZA

CSM Ambassadors will provide College tours. Tours will depart every 30 minutes from Einstein’s bench.

2:30 p.m. –

4:30 p.m.

FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION DEPARTMENT CAL POLY CHOCOLATES TABLE | BUILDING 24

Visit the Food Science & Nutrition Department’s table to learn more about Cal Poly chocolate products that use strictly organic and Fair Trade certified chocolate. You can also purchase your own chocolates right there at Campus Market!

3 p.m. –

4 p.m.

AEROSPACE ENGINEERING MEET AND GREET | BUILDING 7, ROOM 2 (ATL KECK LAB)

Student led Q&A panel and meet and greet with Aerospace faculty.

3 p.m. –

4 p.m.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING WELCOME CENTER AND LAB TOURS BUILDING 197, ROOM 107

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers will host a welcome center to answer questions, provide information, and give tours of the Mechanical Engineering labs.

3 p.m. –

4 p.m.

LEARN BY GOING: STUDY ABROAD | BUILDING 52, ROOM E-27

Come and learn more about study abroad opportunities for your students and how to plan for a successful experience abroad.

3 p.m. –

4 p.m.

COMPUTER ENGINEERING FACULTY AND ALUMNI PANEL | BUILDING 180, ROOM 101

Q&A and discussion with CPE faculty and alumni.

3 p.m. –

4 p.m.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PANEL DISCUSSION WITH INDUSTRY BUILDING 20A LOBBY

Q&A and discussion with EE’s Industrial Advisory Board members, representing companies from industries that recruit Cal Poly EE graduates.

3 p.m. –

4 p.m.

MATERIALS ENGINEERING – IT’S A MATERIALS WORLD | BUILDING 192, ROOM 204

Lab tours and demonstrations of material characterization and testing. 

3 p.m. –

5 p.m.

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING FACULTY MEET & GREET | BUILDING 197, ROOM 104

Q&A and meet and greet with BMED faculty and department chair. 

3 p.m. –

5 p.m.

CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING RECEPTION AND PRESENTATION | BUILDING 192, ROOM 206

Learn more about the Civil and Environmental Engineering programs, clubs and projects. Ongoing reception from 3-5 p.m. and presentation from 4-4:30 p.m.

4 p.m. –

5:30 p.m.

LEARN BY LEADING: PERSONAL VALUES AND LEADERSHIP BUILDING 65, ROOM 220 (UNIVERSITY UNION)

The Center for Leadership hosts their most popular student leadership workshop; inviting supporters and students to explore the connection between leadership and personal values together!

4 p.m. –

5 p.m.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING ICE CREAM SOCIAL | BUILDING 20A, LOBBY

Ice-cream social with CPE and EE faculty, students, staff and the EE Industrial Advisory Board members.

4 p.m. –

5 p.m.

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS FACULTY AND STUDENT PRESENTATIONS | BUILDING 180, ROOM 101

Students and faculty from CSM will showcase their work, studies and research through Cal Poly.

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8 a.m. –

5 p.m.

MUSTANG FAMILY WEEKEND CHECK-IN | UNIVERSITY UNION PLAZA

Check-In for Mustang Family Weekend, grab your spirit pack and program, and embark on your weekend’s adventures!

8:30 a.m. –

9:30 a.m.

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS COLLEGE TOURS BUILDING 180, PLAZA

CSM Ambassadors will conduct tours. Tours will depart every 30 minutes from Einstein’s bench.

9 a.m. –

11 a.m.

AEROSPACE ENGINEERING ROCKET COMPETITION | UPPER SOCCER FIELD

AERO 121 students compete against each other with their rockets they designed. 

9:30 a.m –

11 a.m.

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS COLLEGE OVERVIEW BUILDING 180, ROOM 101

The Dean and Associate Deans will provide more insight into CSM.

10 a.m. –

11 a.m.

ORFALEA COLLEGE OF BUSINESS LEARN BY DOING PRESENTATION BUILDING 3, ROOM 213

Hear from current OCOB students about their projects and initiatives.

10 a.m. –

11 a.m.

HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR STUDENT IN NAVIGATING RELATIONSHIPS BUILDING 6, ROOM 124 (PHILLIPS HALL)

Safer discusses how to support your student in establishing healthy relationships of all kinds.

10 a.m. –

11 a.m.

HORTICULTURE UNIT TOUR | BUILDING 48, ON VIA CARTA

Join the Ag Ambassadors on an exclusive tour of the Cal Poly Horticulture Unit.

10 a.m. –

1 p.m.

COMPUTER ENGINEERING ROBOT DEMO | BUILDING 20, ROOM 145

Demo activity gives guests a chance to see the challenges involved with programming robots!

10 a.m. –

12 p.m.

COFFEE WITH CAFES LEADERSHIP | BUILDING 11, PATIO

Join the CAFES leadership and academic advisors to explore the college’s 15 majors and how they prepare students for meaningful careers. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided.

10 a.m. –

12 p.m.

COFFEE & CAREERS: EXPLORING WHERE YOUR LIBERAL ARTS DEGREE CAN TAKE YOU | BUILDING 6, ROOM 128 (PERFORMING ARTS CENTER PAVILION)

Join CLA staff and students to explore the many career paths of a liberal arts degree. Meet Dean Epperson and learn how CLA is leading the way for interdisciplinary opportunities on campus. Meet with and hear from career counselors, academic advisors and student ambassadors about career paths for CLA students. Coffee and light refreshments provided.

10 a.m. –

12 p.m. 

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING HANDS-ON ACTIVITY SESSION BUILDING 20A LOBBY

Hands-on, faculty-led activities designed to give parents and students an inside look into the academic life of an EE student.

10 a.m. –

1 p.m.

COMPUTER ENGINEERING ROBOT DEMO | TBA

Demo activity gives guests a chance to see the challenges involved with programming robots!

10 a.m. –

12 p.m.

CAL POLY TALKS | BUILDING 65, ROOM 220 (UNIVERSITY UNION)

Be inspired in these TEDTalk-style lectures by our outstanding faculty who will share their passions, research and how “Learn by Doing” manifests in their classrooms. 

11 a.m. –

12 p.m.

SUPPORTING YOUR STUDENT’S MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH BUILDING 6, ROOM 124 (PHILLIPS HALL)

Join Dr. Hannah Roberts, Licensed Psychologist with Campus Health and Wellbeing for a discussion on how to support your student as they adjust to life on campus.

11 a.m. –

1 p.m.

ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING FAMILY WEEKEND BBQ | BUILDING 21 COURTYARD AND ROOM 150A (KTGY GALLERY)

Join the ARCE department for its annual Mustang Family Weekend tri-tip barbecue, photo booth and department head’s presentation. 

11 a.m. –

1 p.m.

CERAMICS 101 CRAFT CENTER | BUILDING 65, ROOM 111 (UNIVERSITY UNION)

An exciting hands-on opportunity to learn the basics of ceramics and pottery making.

11 a.m. –

1 p.m.

LEGACY LUNCH* I BUILDING 6, LOBBY (PERFORMING ARTS CENTER)

Is your student following in your footsteps as a Cal Poly Mustang? Are you a member of a long line of Cal Poly Proud alumni? Celebrate your Cal Poly connection and meet other Mustang families at the Legacy Lunch.

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4 p.m. –

6 p.m.

WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION | UNIVERSITY UNION PLAZA

Enjoy Cal Poly wine and cheese and hear from students in the Wine and Viticulture program about the process of creating the Cal Poly wine.

5 p.m. –

7 p.m.

LIBERAL STUDIES ALUMNI AND PARENT RECEPTION | IFIXIT TERRACE, 1330 MONTEREY ST.

Alumni and parents of current liberal studies students can connect and mingle at iFix it downtown’s terrace.

7 p.m. VOLLEYBALL VS. CSUN* | BUILDING 42 (MOTT GYM)

Watch the lady Mustangs take on CSUN in an exciting conference game!

8 p.m. HOMEFREE* | BUILDING 6 (PERFORMING ARTS CENTER)

Home Free, a five-man a cappella band, mixes signature no-instrument, all-vocal music with quick-witted human for this show-stopping performance. 

*TICKETED EVENT

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10:30 a.m. –

12:30 p.m.

PARENT FAREWELL BREAKFAST* | BUILDING 28, (ALBERT B. SMITH ALUMNI & CONFERENCE CENTER)

Join the Parent Advisory Council and special guest for a farewell breakfast before your travels home!

All weekend FREE RECREATION CENTER USE | BUILDING 43, (RECREATION CENTER)

Wear your Mustang Family Weekend wristband and get free access to the Rec Center throughout the weekend! Must be over 16 years of age to use the facilities. Anyone under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Bring photo ID. Open 8 a.m. – midnight.

FRI

10 a.m. –

4 p.m.

POLY PLANT SHOP | BUILDING 48, ON VIA CARTA

Visit Cal Poly’s student-run plant shop and pick up some plants for your stu-dent’s room! Stroll through Leaning Pine Arboretum while you’re in the area.

FRI

12 p.m. –

5:30 p.m.

MEAT PROCESSING CENTER | BUILDING 155, ON STENNER CREEK ROAD

Take a short scenic drive out to the Meat Processing Center to pick up your Cal Poly meats!

FRI

2 p.m. –

5:30 p.m.

CAL POLY FARM STAND | HIGHLAND DRIVE

Pick up your student-grown certified organic vegetables and seasonal fruits from the Cal Poly Organic Farm. 

FRI

2 p.m. –

8 p.m.

MUSTANG LANES FREE BOWLING | BUILDING 65, ROOM 118 (UNIVERSITY UNION)

Enjoy a free game of bowling and arcade games at San Luis Obispo’s only bowling alley! 

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12 p.m. –

6 p.m.

MUSTANG LANES BOWLING | BUILDING 65, ROOM 118 (UNIVERSITY UNION)

Enjoy a game of bowling and arcade games at San Luis Obispo’s only bowling alley! 

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12 p.m. –

1:30 p.m.

CAL POLY RECEPTION | UNIVERSITY UNION PLAZA

Enjoy great local food and live music at an afternoon reception in the University Union Plaza. 

1 p.m. –

2:30 p.m.

POLY CANYON STRUCTURAL DESIGN LABORATORY VILLAGE HIKE MEET AT CATENARY ARCH (.75 MILES/15 MIN WALK FROM POLY CANYON GATE AT THE INTERSECTION OF VILLAGE DRIVE AND POLY CANYON ROAD)

Guided hike of more than 20 student/industry structures in the beautiful Poly Canyon. Bring your hiking shoes, hat and water. No restrooms or vehicle access. 

1:30 p.m. –

4 p.m.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW AND TAILGATE | BUILDING 186, ROOM B202

Come and see what the Construction Management Department is all about. Tickets for CM tailgate will be handed out during the meeting. Please show promptly at 1:30 p.m.

3 p.m. –

6 p.m.

FOOTBALL BBQ AND TAILGATE* | O’NEILL GREEN

Join us before the football game for a tailgate including BBQ, wine, beer and music on O’Neill Green. 

4 p.m. –

4:45 p.m.

MY STUDENT JOINED GREEK LIFE, NOW WHAT? | BUILDING 65, ROOM 220 (UNIVERSITY UNION)

Fraternity & Sorority Life informational session for parents. Your student joined a Fraternity or Sorority? What does this mean for you and your student? This session will provide an overview of our Greek community, a student panel, and Q & A.

4:30 p.m. VOLLEYBALL VS. LONG BEACH* | BUILDING 42 (MOTT GYM)

Watch the lady Mustangs take on Long Beach State in an exciting conference game!

5 p.m. –

5:45 p.m.

MY STUDENT JOINED GREEK LIFE, NOW WHAT? | BUILDING 65, ROOM 220 (UNIVERSITY UNION)

Fraternity & Sorority Life informational session for parents. Your student joined a Fraternity or Sorority? What does this mean for you and your student? This session will provide an overview of our Greek community, a student panel and Q & A.

5 p.m.

6:05 p.m. and post-game

MUSTANG MARCHING BAND AT THE FOOTBALL GAME | DEXTER LAWN AND SPANOS STADIUM

The powerful Pride of the Pacific Mustang Marching Band — over 200 members strong! — will perform three times on Saturday: at 5 p.m. on Dexter Lawn before the football game, again at 6:05 p.m. in Spanos Stadium for the game and the group’s final performance will be a post-game concert to the east stands.

6:05 p.m. FOOTBALL GAME* | SPANOS STADIUM

Cheer on the Mustangs during an exciting home football game against Weber State! Saturday

10 a.m. –

12 p.m.

CAL POLY TALKS | BUILDING 65, ROOM 118 (UNIVERSITY UNION)

Be inspired in these TEDTalk-style lectures by our outstanding faculty who will share their passions, research and how “Learn by Doing” manifests in their classrooms. 

*SOLD OUT

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