Recent News
World Languages Club
Apr 10, 2019
DIVERSITY UNITES!
We invite Cal Poly students of all language skills and cultural backgrounds to join us in an open and embracing environment to celebrate the sparkling variety of cultures on our campus and around the world.
The World Languages Club (WLC) is affiliated with the World Languages and Cultures Department. It is a student organization established in 2018 by Cal Poly students and faculty who are passionate about multiculturalism and multilingualism.
The purpose of the World Languages Club is:
- To enrich the personal and professional lives of students through enhancing awareness of other cultural behaviors, motivations and mindsets.
- To boost academic performance in the World Languages and Cultures department by providing a structured organization where students can learn, practice and expand their world languages skills outside of the classroom.
- To support the World Languages and Cultures Department in their mission to promote Cal Poly as a diverse and attractive college welcoming a broad range of students across the USA and internationally.
- To strengthen and expand Diversity and Inclusion programs at Cal Poly.
- To raise awareness of the vital importance of studying different languages and cultures for the Cal Poly campus community.
WLC General Meetings: Thursdays 6-7 pm, in 10-128
To learn about upcoming WLC events, please contact: wlcsloca@gmail.com
Check us out on Instagram @wlcsloca
For more information about the club, please visit: https://www.asi.calpoly.edu/club_directories/directory
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Angelica Browne
English Speaking Graduate Programs in Italy
Apr 3, 2019
Dr. Anna Zeppieri from the Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco will direct a workshop about English-speaking graduate programs in Italy. This information session will cover all you need to know from obtaining a study visa to applying to Italian universities.
Areas of study include: Engineering, Agribusiness, Art and Design, Business and Marketing, History, Literature and many more.
April 17th, 12:30-2:00pm in Building 10, Room 128.
Vietnamese Conversation Group - Spring 2019
Apr 2, 2019
We welcome students, staff & faculty with an interest in ViệtNam, Vietnamese Language and/or Vietnamese culture. Feel free to bring a friend & your lunch. You do not need to know any Vietnamese!
Questions? Contact: TedmonTran ttran132@calpoly.edu or Maggie Bodemer mbodemer@calpoly.edu
Hope you can join us!
Italian Conversation Group - Spring 2019
Apr 2, 2019
Promote Multilingualism - Join the Italian Conversation Group at Cal Poly to practice your Italian, learn more about Italian culture and meet new friends! Everyone interested in speaking Italian or just listening is welcome!
Russian Conversation Table - Spring 2019
Apr 2, 2019
Join the Russian Conversation Table this spring quarter at Cal Poly to practice your Russian, learn more about Russian culture and meet new friends!
German Conversation Table - Spring 2019
Apr 2, 2019
Promote Multilingualism - Join the German Conversation Table at Cal Poly to practice your German, learn more about German culture and meet new friends! Led by German-speaking faculty members at Cal Poly. Everyone interested in speaking German or just listening is welcome!
Spanish Club
Jan 24, 2019
Spanish Club meets every Thursday 10 - 11 am in the Multicultural Lounge (UU-217)
Watch a Film About Pizza on Jan. 29
Jan 23, 2019
Film director Matteo Troncone will screen his documentary "Arrangiarsi (Pizza and the Art of Living)" at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, in the Keck Lab (Building 7, Room 2) on campus.
WLC 310 Culture of Italy Class Trip to Buona Tavola
Nov 9, 2018
Students in WLC 310 Culture of Italy took a class trip to local San Luis Obispo Italian restaurant Buona Tavola.
WLC 310 Culture of Italy Class Trip to Flour House
Dec 8, 2017
Students in WLC 310 Culture of Italy took a class trip to local San Luis Obispo Italian restaurant Flour House.