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Adler-Moore’s Research Recognized for Innovative Drug Delivery
Professor of biological sciences Jill Adler-Moore was elected a Fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) for developing innovative liposomal formulations for the delivery of antifungal drugs. Her patents and research benefit patients with compromised immune systems. AAAS is the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the journal Science.

Hodges Performs at Image Awards
Jame’l Hodges, coordinator of Greek life and education, performed a step routine with undergrads and other alumni in the Alpha Phi Alpha chapter as the opening act of the NAACP Image Awards, which aired on FOX. The Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity recognized its 100th anniversary.

Ortiz Serves on No Child Left Behind Commission
President J. Michael Ortiz was named to an independent, bipartisan commission to evaluate the No Child Left Behind Act. He is one of 13 national education and business leaders on the commission, whose first public hearing was held on the Cal Poly Pomona campus in April. He was also appointed to the California Student Aid Commission as the CSU representative.

Alumna Poole a Rising Legal Star
Heather Poole ’97, philosophy, one of the university’s 2006 Distinguished Alumni, was also selected as a 2005 Super Lawyer: Rising Star by Law & Politics Magazine for immigration law excellence. The Rising Star designation is awarded annually to only 2.5 percent of Southern California lawyers.

Brelles-Marino and Young Named Faculty Fellows at Lyle Center
Assistant professors Graciela Brelles-Marino, biological sciences, and Terence Young, geography & anthropology, have been named Faculty Fellows for 2005-06 by the John T. Lyle Center for Regenerative Studies. Brelles-Marino is studying biological nitrogen fixation in plants, and Young is preparing a monograph on American camping in terms of regeneration and sustainability.

Willson Recognized for Transit-Oriented Study
Richard Willson, professor of urban & regional planning, was recognized for his study of transit-oriented development along the Gold Line corridor. He received the Outstanding Planning Award for Leadership and Service/Academic by the California Chapter of the American Planning Association.

Award-winning Student Video Warns of Phishing
Three CIS seniors, Kevin Atef, Johnson Chau and Michael Wong, won the gold award and a $1,000 cash prize in a contest sponsored by a national cyber security alliance. Their video production of “Bob, You’ve Been Phished,” a spoof of a popular “Enzyte” commercial, will be used in campus security awareness campaigns nationwide.
 
Hanna Named CELA Fellow
Dean of the College of Environmental Design, Karen Hanna was elected as a Fellow of CELA, the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture. This is the inaugural year of the program and only 15 Fellows were chosen.

 

Evans Advocate of the Year Among CSU Students
Associated Students Inc. senator Kenny Evans received the California State Student Association (CSSA) 2005-06 Student Advocate of the Year award. He was selected from among 46 board members across the CSU for his dedication and involvement with the CSSA.

All-America Honors Awarded to Francis, Anderson and Batres
Outside hitter Kellie Francis and middle blocker Allison Anderson, seniors on the Bronco women’s volleyball team, were named to the Division II All-America teams. Senior Mark Batres earned All-America honors for a third straight year by finishing in 10th place in the NCAA Division II Cross Country championships.

Janet Harms’ Chorale at Sydney Opera House
Music lecturer Janet Harms was featured in Inland Empire Magazine as one of the top five women to watch. The chorale she founded, Windsong Southland Chorale, has performed at Carnegie Hall annually for the past five years. This summer, the chorale will perform at the Sydney Opera House in Australia.

Freer Named VP of Student Affairs
Doug Freer was promoted to vice president for student affairs, beginning this July 1. This position oversees activities for Cal Poly Pomona’s nearly 20,000 students.

Reese Explores Prison Riots
Associate professor of political science Renford Reese discussed the California prison riots on KCET’s “Life & Times” in March. As the author of Prison Race, Reese lectures regularly to inmates in California correctional facilities to educate men on the brink of re-entering society.

Murai Head of Strawberry Commission
Agricultural business alumnus Mark Murai was named president of the California Strawberry Commission. He was also featured in the Orange County Register in February.

Ibrahim Acknowledged by Engineering Society
Professor of electrical & computer engineering Elhami Ibrahim received the distinguished Jake Groenewegen Award from the Los Angeles Section of the Instrument, Systems and Automation Society for outstanding service, leadership and contributions.

Hoffman on International Union Board
Jeffrey Hoffman, associate director for marketing and programs for Associated Students Inc. (ASI), was elected to a two-year term on the Association of College Unions International board of trustees last December.

Native American Activist Teters is La Bounty Chair
Charlene Teters has been chosen as the Hugh O. La Bounty Chair of Interdisciplinary Applied Knowledge. As an artist, activist and lecturer, Teters explores racial and social injustices endured by Native American Indians. The chair was established to bring distinguished scholars and recognized professionals to campus for a year. In 2003, Teters was nominated as one of “10 Who Made a Difference” in New Mexico.
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