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“Another Conference?” — Ethan Kung

Another Conference?Ethan Kung, Mechanical Engineering Academic conferences. Man… I hate those things. I’ve been told that conferences are places for networking to advance my career. I never could bring myself to network with this intent – it felt disingenuous and … Continue reading

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Many thanks — Thursday Nov 9th lunch event

Many thanks to everyone who was to join us for our quarterly lunch gathering. Chris Dicus share about his personal and professional journey, and where he could see hand of God along the way: both in some encouraging, as well … Continue reading

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Fall Quarter Lunch Panel Discussion: Thursday 11/9/23

Faculty Commons is hosting a special lunch event and you are invited! Success is the accomplishment of a goal or purpose. So, what are our goals? And how should our Christain faith impact those goals and how we achieve them? In a job governed … Continue reading

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Worship Night: Friday 11/3/23

Please join us Friday night November 3rd 7:30pm a students and faculty from Cal Poly, plus Cuesta and Hancock, gather together for a time of worship, prayer, and reflection. Renovate Church 2075 Johnson Avenue, San Luis Obispo. =

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John Michael McDonagh’s Calvary (2014) at the SLO Public Library 9/29/23

Professor Paul Marchbanks (English) will be screening John Michael McDonagh’s Calvary (2014) at the SLO Public Library Friday September 29th at 6 pm, in the Community Room (down the outdoor stairs, to the right—before you reach the main entrance.) This is an … Continue reading

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Welcome Back Picnic

It was great having faculty, spouse, and kids together Sunday Sept 17th at the Faculty Commons Welcome Back Picnic. Kids, especially, LOVED the Cuesta Park play structures and the adjacent stream right next to our site. Cuesta Park really is … Continue reading

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Faculty Commons 2023 Welcome Back Picnic

Please join us Sunday afternoon Sept 17th for our Faculty Commons welcome back BBQ and potluck. This is a chance for faculty and faculty families to get together, connect with other Christian faculty, build friendships, and work to support one … Continue reading

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G3 Small Groups: Relaunching Fall 2023

G3 groups are groups of 4-5 faculty members meeting for 50 minutes every other week for for community, growth, and prayer. The groups are committed to: • building community: a chance to share with a few others about life – challenges … Continue reading

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Quarterly Lunch Panel Discussions

A highlight this past academic year was the Faculty Commons quarterly lunch panel discussions. Open to interested faculty from any background, these were opportunities for to meet together and discuss how Christianity impacts both teaching and research. Topics this past … Continue reading

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Summer Highlights: Faculty Commons “Filter of Hope” Guatemala service opportunity

As we move into the Fall, a highlight this past summer was helping faculty engage their faith in both gospel service and gospel proclamation. Working with Filter of Hope Guatemala, our team of 15 faculty, PhD students, spouses and kids, and Cru staff served … Continue reading

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