E. Wesley Conner Award Endowment

The E. Wesley Conner Award Endowment was established in memory of Wes who earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1956 in ornamental horticulture and landscape design.  During his 25 year tenure at Cal Poly, Wes taught landscape drafting and OH 337- Parking Planning and Management.  Part of the curriculum for this course was a three-day field trip to Yosemite National Park, now an established tradition at Cal Poly.  The award recognizes  junior or senior student pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Horticultural Science who have also contributed to the beatification of San Luis Obispo County through work on a senior project, special problem, internship, volunteer community service, or gainful employment on or off campus. Minimum 3.0 GPA.