University Archives

Documents related to the development and activities of the Pride Center and the former Gay Student Union. Includes flyers, meeting minutes, newspaper clippings, event information, and other documents related to the creation of GSU. Alternatively known as Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals United (GLBU). Records date between 1972-2018. Finding aid available at https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8tb1dcp/admin/

Publications from the Office of the Registrar which provide descriptions of colleges, departments, degree programs, and course offerings, among other information about the university. From 1905 - 1983, the catalog was published as a special issue of Cal Poly's circulars, bulletins, or announcements service.

Documents related to the activities, operations, and events of fraternities, sororities, and the office of Fraternity and Sorority Life. The different fraternities and sororities are governed by three councils: the Interfraternity Council (IFC), United Sorority and Fraternity Council (USFC), and the Panhellenic Council (PHA). Currently contains only records from the Chi Sigma Phi fraternity, established 1948. Finding aid available at https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8154nv4/admin/.

Records of the Office of University Diversity and Inclusion, which leads efforts to build diversity and promote inclusion and aligns university-wide efforts in order to achieve inclusive excellence; attract and respond to a diverse campus community; and nurture a respectful and inclusive campus climate. The office was established in 2010 as the Office of University Diversity and Inclusivity.

Records created by the Computer Science and Software Engineering Department, College of Engineering. Also includes records of the department's predecessor, the Computer Science Department.

Records from Cal Poly's participation in the Agricultural Research Institute, a six-campus group of CSU universities with agricultural research programs.

This collection includes the records of both the organization Cal Poly Arts and the Performing Arts Center venue. Cal Poly Arts was founded in 1985, and the Performing Arts Center (which hosts Cal Poly Arts programming) opened its doors in 1996.

Objects created for promotional or ceremonial purposes or as memorabilia; objects used in daily operations. Includes diplomas, class, rings, and other related items from alumni. From 2017 forward, such items will be retained in the collections through which they were received, rather than being added to this collection.

Records created or collected by the nonprofit auxiliary organization Cal Poly Corporation, which operates independently of the university, while simultaneously supporting the university's educational mission. Formerly Cal Poly Foundation. Includes the El Corral bookstore and University Bookstore.

Records created by Information Technology Services (ITS), its predecessor unit Information Systems, and other units organized within them. In 1982, the first Associate Vice Provost for Information Systems was hired, and the position's responsibilities included oversight of the Computer Center, the Audiovisual Department, the Computer Aided Productivity Laboratory, and telecommunications. When ITS was established in 1994, Communication Services (hardware), Computing Systems and Operations, Support Applications, and Instructional Applications were the unit's core sections. Documentation includes photographs and annual reports.