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Nancy South: Why I Give

Nancy SouthAs a communication studies major at Cal Poly, I had an incredible, broad-based liberal arts education. My education has given me problem-solving skills that have enabled me to work in various fields.

I can’t say enough about the value of a liberal arts education. The breadth of coursework available to a communication studies major prepares a student for a world of opportunities and creates a well-rounded individual. I find myself using elements not only of my basic speech class, but also my persuasion, discussion and argumentation courses. Organizational Communication has been very helpful in the business arena.

I loved my years at Cal Poly, making friends and having adventures, but most of all the opportunity to learn and explore so many areas of study. As students we received the benefit of those who went before us; it is our turn to pay it forward.

 

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Your Gifts At Work

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John Maher Scholarship
“I believe the Cal Poly environment stimulates you to be a better student; you have more resources and tools to be successful. [My scholarship] is almost a month of rent that my parents don’t have to pay, and that’s less pressure for me.”

Audrey Coleman

 

 




Audrey Coleman

Co-Op Experience
“The department has empowered me to grow as a person, because the curriculum encouraged me to think critically, holistically and freely. My paid co-op experience allowed me to go beyond what I study at Cal Poly to gain hands-on experience while at the same time giving me a chance to apply all I have learned.”

 



 

 

Make an Impact: Give Back to Communication Studies

With your generous contributions, the Communication Studies Department will continue offering pivotal learning experiences in the classroom and beyond. Your gifts will equip students with the tools and resources needed for future success in the wide range of career paths available to majors. Here’s how your contributions can make a difference:

  • Grow the number and amount of scholarships
  • Increase the number of internship opportunities available to students
  • Foster career fairs and symposia, providing professional development opportunities to students
  • Fund faculty research and conference opportunities, enabling faculty to contribute knowledge to the world and bring leading-edge information and techniques back to campus
  • Add department faculty, improving student to instructor ratios and increasing personal connections
     

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