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Beverly Bass Retirement / New Department Head
July 2026
Congratulations to Department Head & Professor Beverly Bass on her retirement after 18 years at Cal Poly. We extend our deep appreciation to Bev for her years of dedicated service and wish her well in the next chapter of life!
Welcome to our new Department Head, Professor Joseph Ragsdale. Joe has been a faculty member in Landscape Architecture for more than two decades and brings significant experience to the position, having served previously as Department Head and Interim Department Head.
In Memoriam - Roger Osbaldeston
April 2026
The Landscape Architecture Department is sad to announce the passing of Professor Emeritus Roger Osbaldeston on April 18th, 2026. Roger was a dedicated educator and mentor to students and faculty throughout his career. He was a long-time Cal Poly colleague and friend to many. Roger will be remembered with fondness and respect for his contributions to the initial launching AND lasting legacy of the Landscape Architecture Program at Cal Poly.
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