Cal Poly Mechanical Eningeering Winter/Spring 2020

CREATING OUR
FUTURE
OUR CAMPAIGN TO CELEBRATE
OUR 80TH ANNIVERSARY
Our labs are an integral part of our curriculum and have
shaped thousands of mechanical engineering students
over the past 80 years – we will continue this tradition for
years to come. But we need your support.
As a Cal Poly faculty member, I have seen our program
grow in size and prestige, largely due to our signature
Learn by Doing approach. As a top-ranked undergraduate
mechanical engineering programs in the country, we want
to ensure our students have access to well-equipped,
modern laboratories. With your support, we can create
a better tomorrow for the next generation of Cal Poly
mechanical engineers. Our 80th Anniversary campaign
focuses on improving those facilities to create a better
hands-on learning experience
for our students.
Our Goals
> Renovate our 15+ labs
> Upgrade equipment and technology
> Improve accessibility
I will be donating $80 for each year I have been at Cal
Poly. Dr. Jim LoCascio has donated his recent CSU Faculty
Innovation & Leadership Award of $10,000 to the fund.
I challenge you to join us in creating our future. We are
extremely grateful for your support and we will see you at
our 80th anniversary celebration in 2021.
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JIM WIDMANN
Department Chair