Poly Gives 2025 Challenge Gifts — College of Liberal Arts
In 2024, the College of Liberal Arts doubled the amount raised during Poly Gives in 2023. This year, the college is offering four exciting matching challenges designed to inspire donors, allowing them to make an even greater impact with their gifts—every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar! Learn more about each challenge:
CLA Match: DEAN'S ADVISORY BOARD CHALLENGE - $7,500 Match
The committed alumni and volunteers of the Dean's Advisory Council (DAC) have put their resources together to match gifts to the Dean's Excellence Fund, up to $7,500! The DAC, whose purpose is to support the dean's vision for college-level initiatives, hopes that by coming together to raise funds for student success, they can also promote giving back in other ways.
Join the team - Laura Diaz (English, '80), Sarah Khan (English, '98), Samantha Schneider (Speech Communication, '98), Christopher Trapani (Political Science, '90), and interim dean Kate Murphy in supporting the College of Liberal Arts!
Schneider is excited about this matching gift, and hopes it inspires other CLA supporters to lend a hand this Poly Gives. "It's been an honor to be on the DAC and to give back to make sure others have a great college experience and are provided options for their education," she said. "We hope that it gives other alumni and the broader Cal Poly community a chance to see how their donations make a direct impact on the lives of students, including the opportunity to travel abroad, to join a club, and to be a well-rounded student."
POLITICAL SCIENCE Department- $5,000 Match
The members of the Political Science Alumni Advisory Board are celebrating Poly Gives by contributing a total of $5,000 in matching gift funds to the Political Science department. The alumni board works with the department on such issues as student excellence and faculty professional development.
Join the team - Bryan Corcoran ('82), Kayvan Chinichian ('09), Jason Colombini ('17), Jody Skenderian ('95), and Lisa Travis ('92) in supporting students!
GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT- $5,000 Match
The GrC Advisory Board is matching gifts to the department, up to $5,000! Join the team - Lou Caron, Sharon Eucce ('82), Ian Flynn, Mark Levenson ('05), Jacquie Luis ('17), Eric McGovern ('98), Jim Mekis ('72), Kristi Murray ('00), Brock Stechman ('04), Jules Van Sant, Tessa Libby Wood ('11) and Department Chair Colleen Twomey in supporting GrC students!
“Our goal is to inspire more alumni and industry to participate in Poly Gives," said Department Chair Colleen Twomey. "All donations directly impact student success for the Graphic Communication students entering into the industry. This challenge gift is especially exciting because it will fund ‘Learn by Doing’ experiential opportunities, providing students with hands-on learning experiences that are essential for their growth and future careers - opportunities to attend industry conferences, participate in competitions, and experience industry tours.”
mustang Marching band challengE - $5,000 Match
Cal Poly parent and Pride of the Pacific fan Susan Hempstead is matching gifts to the Mustang Band, up to $5,000! Join her in supporting the Mustang Marching Band!
The band is a large group of brass, woodwind, percussion, and color guard performers that provide entertainment at Cal Poly athletic events. Although easily recognizable in Spanos Stadium at all home football games as the 200-member strong Pride of the Pacific Mustang Marching Band, the organization also features up to four stadium bands.
Make sure to take advantage of this matching gift to the Mustang Marching Band!
