From the Chair

The 2017-18 academic year was an exciting and event-filled year for the department. I hope you enjoy our annual newsletter, filling you in on all the latest happenings in the department.

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Student Awards

Our students received a wide variety of awards, recognizing their scholarly work and their contributions to Cal Poly's reputation for excellence.

Read about English students' awards

Program News

From Fresh Voices to certificate programs, there is a lot happening in the English Department.

Read the latest program news

Senior Projects

Cal Poly English Department students are creating some exciting senior projects, including a Human Library event.

Read more about 2018 senior projects

Faculty News

Three faculty were promoted and four received prestigious awards and fellowships.

Read more about English Department faculty

Fall Quarter Readings

The English Department welcomed National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Robert Hass and celebrated satirical writer George Saunders.

Read more about department readings

Giving Back

Funds from generous donors support student Learn by Doing experiences and faculty research.

Read more about giving back

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