Building the Future on the Legacy of Our Past
For more than a century, our alumni have shaped industries, advanced innovation and carried our Learn by Doing philosophy into communities around the world. Now, it’s time to come together and honor that legacy. The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences is turning 125 years old and we want to celebrate this remarkable milestone with you.
This November, Come Home
This milestone honors more than a century of impact, made possible by you, our students, alumni, faculty, staff and partners. Please save the date and join us for an anniversary celebration on November 13 and 14.
Events
The 125th Anniversary Celebration will culminate on the second weekend of November with a series of campus events showcasing the college, our students and our alumni.
Alumni Reception
Reconnect with classmates, faculty, staff and friends while celebrating 125 years of the Cal Poly College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences.
When: Friday, Nov. 13, 4 - 6 p.m.
Where: Swanson Center of Effort Conference Hall
Learn By Doing Tours
See how Learn by Doing happens today and explore the places that make CAFES unique through self-guided and shuttle-accessible experiences across campus.
When: Saturday, Nov. 14, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Taste of Cal Poly
Enjoy an evening featuring Cal Poly-produced foods paired with wines from the JUSTIN and J. LOHR Center for Wine and Viticulture while celebrating the innovation and excellence of CAFES enterprises.
When: Saturday, Nov. 14, 3 - 6 p.m.
Where: Swanson Center of Effort Conference Hall
a 125 year timeline of the college
For more than a century the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences has been part of Cal Poly, constantly growing and evolving to meet the needs of the state and nation.
125th Anniversary Fund
As we celebrate this historic milestone, we invite you to invest in the next generation of leaders who will carry our Learn by Doing legacy forward. Your support will help expand student opportunities, fuel innovation and strengthen the partnerships that shape our industries and communities.