08/24/2026
Just over THREE WEEKS until our High Protein Dairy Products Short Course! 🥛
📅 September 15-16, 2026
📍 Cal Poly Dairy Products Technology Center
This two-day course will explore what consumers understand and expect when it comes to protein and how processors can turn those insights into high-protein products without compromising quality.
🔗 Register today through the link below or visit the link in our bio!
https://dairy.calpoly.edu/short-course-symposia
08/21/2026
Today marks the final day of in-person sessions for the CURD Program!
Participants are wrapping up the program by sharing their project presentations and reflecting on their experiences.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this program a success. The CURD Program was founded by DPTC Director Dr. Carmen Licon, whose vision and leadership made this experience possible.
We are also grateful for the support of DaphneZepos TeachingEndowment and Pacific Coast Coalition- DBII! ✨🧀🐄
08/18/2026
Less than one month to go!
Join us at the Cal Poly Dairy Products Technology Center for our High Protein Dairy Products Short Course! 🥛
📅 September 15–16, 2026
📍 Cal Poly Dairy Products Technology Center
This two-day course will bring together experts from across industry and academia to explore the latest opportunities, innovations, and considerations in producing high-protein dairy products.
We’re excited to welcome an outstanding lineup of guest speakers:
🎤 Ty Wagoner — California Dairy Innovation Center
🎤 Donna Berry — Dairy & Food Communications, Inc.
🎤 Dr. Haotian Zheng — NC State University
🎤 Christine Bunting — Regulatory Affairs Consultant
🎤 Qiqi Peng — Hilmar Cheese
🎤 Anuradha Prakash — Chapman University
🎤 Saagar Vijayaragavan — Kovalus Separation Solutions
🎤 Dr. Baheeja Zaitoun — Cal Poly DPTC
Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from leading experts and connect with others working in dairy innovation.
🔗 Register today through the link below or the link in our bio:
https://dairy.calpoly.edu/short-course-symposia
08/10/2026
Today marks the start of the in-person section of the CURD Program, a pilot initiative developed by DPTC Director Dr. Carmen Licon.
Designed to promote hands-on vocational education in cheesemaking, the CURD Program gives aspiring cheesemakers the opportunity to build their skills while exploring the many possibilities the dairy industry has to offer.
Follow along to see more updates from the CURD program!
08/03/2026
Registration is OPEN for our High-Protein Dairy Products short course!
This course breaks down the high-protein trend, exploring how consumers understand protein and how you can formulate and incorporate high protein into your dairy products.
📅 September 15-16, 2026
📍 Cal Poly Dairy Products Technology Center
Register through the link below or in bio!
https://dairy.calpoly.edu/short-course-symposia
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