Summer 2025 | Issue 24
From The Dean
Since stepping into the role of dean of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences in July, one thing has become crystal clear: this college is alive with energy, passion and possibility.
Cover Story
Growing Together
Godoy Family Cultivates Success at Cal Poly
For the Godoy family, Cal Poly will always hold a special place in their hearts.
Features
The next chapter of student opportunity is taking shape
Alumni Feature
In Texcoco, part of the sprawling suburbs outside Mexico City, a group of recent college graduates spent a year working with local youth to teach agriculture and leadership development.
Soil Scientist in the Making
In the long-term, Nabila Wildman’s (Environmental Earth and Soil Sciences, ’25) aspirations are nothing less than to change the world.
Graduate Spotlight - Summer 2025
From climate research to forest management and wine business, these CAFES graduates are turning their Cal Poly experiences into real-world impact.
CELEBRATING STUDENTS, SUCCESS AND WHAT’S NEXT
Discover the students, achievements and moments that define the CAFES community this season.
Cal Poly Creamery Students Earn Achievement
The delectable ice creams and cheeses made at the Cal Poly Creamery, like all dairy products, undergo strict processing regulations to ensure they are safe for consumption.
Student Feature: Marc Cabeliza
Recently elected Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) President, Marc Cabeliza, a fourth-year year bioresource and agricultural engineering major, has big plans for enhancing Cal Poly’s campus culture and prioritizing student safety.
Photo Essay: Spring Commencement
Cheers to the Class of 2025! College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences graduates walked the stage on June 15, ready to lead.
Student Success
Students and clubs were recognized at the CAFES Student Leadership Awards Banquet on May 29. This annual event celebrates the accomplishments of students and clubs.
News and Notes
Cal Poly’s Leaning Pine Arboretum is now certified is now an ArbNet Level 1 accredited arboretum.
Calendar of Upcoming Events
There is always something happening in the college.
Preparing Students to Make Headlines
Cultivate is the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences quarterly magazine, sharing student Learn by Doing stories and exploring how our faculty, staff and alumni continue to positively impact the world.