When landscape architecture students in this issue's spotlight discovered the last remaining wetland environment at the mouth of the Dominguez Channel, they were recognized as making a positive impact in the community. This month, the landscape architecture program celebrates its 50 th anniversary. You'll get all the scoop in this issue, as well as unearth plenty of other milestones and events across campus.

Self-Defense Class for Women
April 9 – Learn tips on personal safety, physical defense techniques and assertiveness training at a self defense class for women. The event is hosted by the Stop Violence Office as part of the Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April. Class to take place 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Java the Hut (Building 71). Contact Diane Sands at (909) 869-3102 or dcsands@csupomona.edu.

Target Alumni Lunch
April 13 – Join us for lunch and learn about exciting career opportunities Target has to offer you. RSVP with Julie Lien at (714) 307-5555.

Spring Career Day
April 19 – Make valuable connections at this large, outdoor job fair for part-time, summer internships, temporary and full-time career positions. More than 200 leading nationally recognized employers will be participating from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the University Quad. All majors, class levels, and alumni are welcome. Bring resumes and dress to impress. For information, contact Karen Capestro at (909) 869-2341.

"Out for Blood" Round II
April 23-25 – The race is on. Cal Poly Pomona hopes to beat Mt. SAC during a 3-day blood drive at the Bronco Student Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. After losing to Mt. Sac in October by 55 units, Cal Poly Pomona is out for blood. Make your donor appointment online at www.givelife.org and enter sponsor code "CLPOLY."

Landscape Architecture Department Celebrates 50 Years
April 23-29 – Celebrate the collective past, present and future of the Department of Landscape Architecture. This six-day event is designed to reconnect alumni, friends and former faculty. Read more.

ENV Career Day
April 26 – This annual event at the Bronco Student Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. provides ENV students and alumni with the opportunity to meet network and interview with potential employers. Contact Marcy Ruiz at (909) 869-4504.

Wireless Telecommunications Symposium Draws Industry Leaders
April 26-28 – Cal Poly Pomona will once again be the mecca this spring for the top minds in the wireless communications industry. Read more.

Alumni Association To Honor Seven Distinguished Alumni
April 27 – This event will recognize alumni who have attained success professionally and through their personal involvement within their community and the university. Reception begins at 6 p.m. followed by dinner and awards presentation at the Restaurant at Kellogg Ranch. Read more.

Pride & Excellence Scholarship Dinner
May 3 – The annual Pride Center scholarship dinner will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Kellogg West and is sponsored by the Pride Center, the Lambda Chapter of the CPP Alumni Association, Pride Alliance Staff/Faculty group, the College of Science and the College of Engineering. Read more.

30th Anniversary of ReEntry and WoMen's Center
May 4 – Help the ReEntry and WoMen's Center look forward to its future by recognizing its rich and meaningful past. Read more.

Mykola Suk Piano Recital
May 4 – The Cal Poly Pomona Music Department is proud to present an evening with piano virtuoso Mykola Suk. An astonishing blend of muscular power, poetry and utter control, he will prove to be one of the more formidable talents to have appeared in this country in years. (American Record Guide) Read more.

11th Annual Hilda Solis Scholarship Dinner & Reception
May 11 – Recognizing the academic achievements and community involvement of Cal Poly Pomona students, this event is sponsored by the Cesar E. Chavez Center for Higher Education and Raices (Hispanic) Alumni Chapter. It will be held at Kellogg West from 6 - 9 p.m. and cost is $10 for students, $30 for alumni, $35 for faculty, staff and friends. Read more...

Farm Store at Kellogg Ranch Hosts First Tractor and Rod Show
May 12 – The Farm Store at Kellogg Ranch will host its first Tractor & Rod Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Alumni, students, faculty and staff are invited to enter their pre-1980 hot rod in the car show for great prizes. A tractor parade, tractor or horse rides and straw mazes are part of the entertainment. University- grown produce will be available along with on-site fresh cooking. For more information, click here!

Plant Sciences Department Scholarship Awards Banquet
May 17 – Join the Ornamental Horticulture/ Plant Soil Science Alumni Chapter at the AGRIscapes complex to honor outstanding students and graduates. Read more...

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