Programs & Events

Another Type Of Groove

The mission of Another Type of Groove: Spoken Word Poetry is to create open space for the interchange of ideas, beliefs, and personal expression. Through this exchange and dialogue, students can create respect for themselves as well as individuals of their community. Another Type of Groove strives to build an authentic sense of community throughout the Cal Poly student body by generating knowledge about the uniqueness of individuals and the cultures from which they come.

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CultureFest Weekend

CultureFest is a collaborative public festival organized by the MultiCultural Center and student cultural clubs. This community-building festival includes performances, food and activities.

Sunday, October 18, 2009
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mitchell Park (Corners of Osos and Pismo Streets)

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PolyCultural Weekend

PolyCultural Weekend takes place during the Spring quarter. Cultural clubs come together to host high school seniors and transfer students who have been conditionally accepted to Cal Poly. The weekend activities include a parents welcome, where campus resources representatives offer information on services, a student welcome where prospective students are greeted by college and department advisors and administrators, and interactions with current Cal Poly students of color. This weekend helps the incoming class determine if Cal Poly is the right school for them while having fun, living on campus with a student host, providing a "home away from home" environment and life-long connection to the community.

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Cultural Months

October: Chicano/Latino Heritage Month
November: Native American Heritage Month
February: African American/Black History Month
May: Asian / Pacific Islander Awareness Month

Cross Cultural Meetings

The Cross-Cultural Meetings are quarterly diversity education initiatives focused on leadership development from a multicultural perspective. The quarterly seminars create a more proactive approach to sustain and promote a supportive campus climate where all students feel welcomed. They encourage students to build effective alliances across cultures, promote positive change, and translate the dialogue into action.