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Table of Contents Cal Poly Magazine - Summer 2009 Cover Cal Poly Summer Magazine 2009 cover - grad waving

Class of 2009 Ready to Go

Learn-by-doing means Cal Poly seniors walk off campus and into jobs on day one.

A Note from the Editors

Welcome to the first Cal Poly 'e-zine'
- an 'online only' edition of Cal Poly Magazine.

Riding the Winds of Change

Harnessing an ancient element for a cleaner tomorrow.

The King of Poisons Gets Checked

Professor Corinne Lehr is unveiling the mysteries of some resilient one-celled algae.

Protectors of the Land

Led by Cal Poly alumni, The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County marks 25 years.

Hotshots: This Choirboy Packs a Punch

Meet Mustang Fullback Jon Hall: a music major ... and opera singer?

A New Playground for the Children -- And for Josie

Alumna Fran Durekas honors her mentor professor Josephine Stearns with a new playground at Cal Poly’s Preschool Learning Lab.

Missing Class Notes on Paper? Find Them on PolyLink

Before social networks such as Facebook, PolyLink and MySpace, the best-read section of every alumni newsletter and magazine was the Class Notes. Check out our Class Notes sampling and learn where to find them now.

Alumni Action: Come 'Home' or Go Far

Plan a trip to campus for Homecoming 2009 or see Europe with Cal Poly alumni.

University News

Catch up with Cal Poly news highlights.

Get Involved

See what you can do to get involved with Cal Poly. Your time, talent and support are needed!

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