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2025 Cal Poly Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Symposium: Pathway to Becoming an HSI

HSI Task Force Panel 2023

HSI Symposium Program

Join the Office of University Diversity and Inclusion for an immersive day exploring what becoming an HSI means for Cal Poly. In Fall 2024, Cal Poly reached the 25% enrollment requirement to become an HSI, and this event will engage the campus community in our ongoing efforts to holistically serve every student, provide updates on our progress, and present strategies for continued growth.

Monday,
October 6

Chumash Auditorium

8:30 am

Doors Open

9:00–9:45 am

Welcome—Pathway to Becoming an HSI Update

Opening Performance

President, Jeffrey Armstrong

Associate Vice President of DEI Strategic Planning & Networks, Beya Makekau

9:45–10:45 am

HSI Student Advisory Panel Discussion

Cristian Reyes, HECSA Graduate Student, Moderator

11:00 am–12:00 pm

Keynote Presentation

Introduced by OUDI Director of Programming, Diana Ortiz Giron

12:00–1:00 pm

Lunch

1:30–3:00 pm

Conference-Style Workshops

4:00–5:00 pm

Keynote Concert in UU Plaza


"¡Adelante!"

¡Adelante!, which translates to "Forward!" in Spanish, is about honoring the past, present, and future momentum of this effort and the collective drive to become an HSI that holistically serves the Latinx/e community.

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