Dean’s Message

Greetings from the Orfalea College of Business.
The stories in this issue of Orfalea Magazine reflect our collegewide strategic goals, which will
ultimately enhance the value of our degrees.
These stories highlight current faculty thought leadership, the societal impact our students are
having, and the valuable mentorship our successful alumni provide. And, of course, we always
want to spotlight student success and how our experiential education contributes to that.
We hope you enjoy these stories and consider supporting the college’s efforts. Meanwhile, in
2025, we will have many more exciting events to announce, including our annual Orfalea Open
golf tournament, which will include new features when it takes place this May.
You can stay informed about that and other developments at the college by reading the news
section of our website, Orfalea.calpoly.edu.
Have a safe and happy new year.
Damon M. Fleming, PhD, CFA
Dean and Professor of Accounting
Orfalea College of Business
California Polytechnic State University