In 1951, a group of high school students gathered on the campus of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo for a crash course in sports writing, photography and other journalism skills.
The workshop was part of newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst’s efforts to train students to cover prep sports for the Los Angeles Examiner, and it was supposed to be a one-time thing.
The workshop kept going the next summer, and then the next. And 75 years later, we’re still here. We’ve helped launch hundreds of careers in journalism and other forms of communication, creating a network of alumni that has touched every major publication in the United States and has spanned the globe.
This summer, we invite you to join us in San Luis Obispo on Saturday, July 18 during the summer workshop to celebrate our 75th anniversary.
Please finalize your RSVP by July 8. Thank you!
Weekend itinerary
Friday, July 17
Noon-4:30 p.m.: Beach trip with students
Avila Beach
5 p.m. – 6 p.m.: No-host wine tasting
Couch Family Wines
1010 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Saturday, July 17
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Discussion of workshop founders Ralph and Millie Alexander
Graphic Arts classroom, Cal Poly Campus
California Polytechnic State University, Bldg. 26,
1 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
2 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.: CSPA 75th anniversary celebration
Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering hall, Cal Poly Campus
Agricultural Engineering Building (Building 008)
$75 donation to attend, includes food, non-alcoholic beverages, presentations, speakers, etc. See payment information below.
6 p.m.-10 p.m.: Anniversary after-party
The Hub on Monterey
1701 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
No charge to attend; drinks and food available on a no-host basis
Sunday, July 19
Noon: World Cup final watch party in downtown San Luis Obispo, location TBD.
Payment
There are a few ways to donate for Saturday’s anniversary and fundraising event. The donation is $75 per adult, with children under 12 free.
We will accept cash or check payment on the day of the event.
We also invite you to pre-pay through PayPal. Please include the names of the guests attending in your payment.
Logistics
Parking
Parking is available at the Grand Avenue Parking Structure
- On Friday, you’ll need to pay for parking at a payment station
- Parking is free on weekends
Accomodation
- If you are planning to stay in San Luis Obispo, there are some hotel options here.
Other questions
- Ping us at support@cspaworkshop.org and a board member will get back to you.
CSPA Summer Journalism Workshop 
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