Centers and Initiatives

Ahimsa

The Center is focused on interdisciplinary teaching and learning about nonviolence.

California Center for Ethics and Policy

The Center continues Cal Poly �ǿմ�ý’s tradition of serving California with programs that address the distinctive challenges facing the region.

Center for Geographical Information Science and Research

CGISR serves as Cal Poly �ǿմ�ý’s hub for geospatial analysis.

Michi and Walter Weglyn Multicultural Studies Chair

The Michi Nishiura and Walter Weglyn Endowed Chair is devoted to promoting the interdisciplinary study of ethnic and racial minority groups in the United States.

Native Pipeline Program

The program seeks to inspire Native American students to attend college and explore their academic potential.

The Democracy Institute

The Democracy Institute generates and provokes conversations on interlinked and global questions of political thought and moral philosophy, of history and civic institutions, of theology and technology.