Cal Poly

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Members of the Cal Poly community publish significant creative and scholarly books.

Kennedy Library celebrates these achievements while fostering cross-college and cross-disciplinary reflection by hosting an ongoing series of informal conversations inspired by recent Cal Poly authors' work.

» See photos of our past events on Flickr.

Podcasts

Listen to Cal Poly authors discuss their work on Kennedy Library Out Loud.

Contact

Karen Lauritsen 805-756-7549
Communications and Public Programs Coordinator

Archive Highlights

• From Serra to Sancho
  Craig Russell talks about his book with Dan Krieger.
• Dive Deeper: Journeys with Moby-Dick
  George Cotkin talks about his book with Catherine Waitinas.
• Local Climate Action Planning
  Michael Boswell, Adrienne Greve and Tammy Seale talk about Local Climate Action Planning, followed by a conversation with Elizabeth Lowham and Q&A with the audience.
• A Californian's Guide
  to the Trees Among Us
  Matt Ritter explores the many different types of trees one can find in California neighborhoods and the impacts they can make on a community. Art & Design's Enrica Lovaglio Costello joins the discussion.
• Neo-Noir: Contemporary Film Noir from Chinatown to The Dark Knight
  Doug Keesey talks about contemporary film noir and his writing process, followed by a conversation with Josh Machamer from the Theatre and Dance Department. A Q&A with other attendees rounds out the discussion.
• Colonial Project, National Game: A History of Baseball in Taiwan
  Andrew Morris discusses the themes in his book, Colonial Project, National Game: A History of Baseball in Taiwan. He is joined by Professor of Sociology John McKinstry and College of Liberal Arts Librarian Brett Bodemer.