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December 2010/January 2011 |
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Cal Poly Pomona doesn’t have a football program, but everyone knows that Rose Float is our fall sport, and we complete on New Year’s Day every year. Tune in to the Rose Parade on Jan. 1 and watch Galactic Expedition travel down Colorado Boulevard. You can also support students and the Rose Float program by voting for the float to win the Viewers’ Choice Award. We hope you’ll also explore a new section – College Roundup – we’ve added to Poly Alumni. This issue spotlights political science alumnus and former state senator Jim Brulte, whose endowment will allow students to experience Sacramento politics first-hand. |
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 Vote for "Galactic Expedition" to Win Viewers Choice Award
January 1 – The Cal Poly Universities Rose Float made history last January with “Jungle Cuts,” winning two major honors: the Bob Hope Humor Trophy and the Viewers’ Choice Award. The universities will go for their third consecutive Viewers’ Choice Award in 2011. Vote for “Galactic Expedition” by casting an online ballot at www.tournamentofroses.com/the-rose-parade/vote/viewers-choice-award. Or, vote by text message by texting FLOAT 14 to 50649.
'Spectrum' Art Gallery Exhibition
January 18-February 18 – The W. Keith and Janet Kellogg University Art Gallery presents “Spectrum,” an exhibition featuring 12 contemporary artists who employ color as a significant or defining element. The opening reception is Jan. 22 at 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.csupomona.edu/~kellogg_gallery or call (909) 869-4302.
Hilton Executive to Give Guest Lecture
January 28 – Alumni are invited to The Collins College of Hospitality Management’s 2011 Richard N. Frank Distinguished Lectureship Series featuring Barbara Hollkamp, Hilton Worldwide’s senior vice president of human resources, on Jan. 28 at 1 p.m. She will participate in a 45-minute moderated discussion with Edward Merritt, followed by 15 minutes of Q&A in the college’s Wine Auditorium. A reception will follow in The Restaurant at Kellogg Ranch. To RSVP, contact Cathy Hilliard at cahilliard@csupomona.edu.
CLASS/Law Alumni Networking Event
February 15 – Join the CLASS Alumni Chapter for an evening of networking at the W. Keith and Janet Kellogg University Art Gallery at 6 p.m. For more information, contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at (909) 869-2963 or cpalumni@csupomona.edu.
Hospitality Career Expo
February 17 – The Collins College of Hospitality Management and the Career Center will host the Hospitality Career Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the college. For more information, visit http://dsa.csupomona.edu/career/hospitality-expo.asp. |
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 Jim Brulte
’80, Political Science
As a senior majoring in political science at Cal Poly Pomona, former state senator Jim Brulte ('80) interned for U.S. Senator S.I. Hayakawa. Since he couldn't afford to move to Washington, D.C., his internship was limited to the senator's Newport Beach office, far from the rough and tumble of Washington politics.
Thirty years later, Cal Poly Pomona political science internships are still largely unpaid and local.
Now, with a generous endowment from Brulte, political science interns will be able to experience politics at its core. The Honorable James L. Brulte Undergraduate Internship for Public Policy will give students the opportunity to spend an academic quarter shadowing a politician in Sacramento.
Continue reading about Jim Brulte... |
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What have you been doing lately? Keep us posted by submitting your class notes, which are also posted online. Take a moment and let your classmates learn about you by clicking here! |
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 Viewers' Choice Award: Going for a Three-Peat
Months of planning, designing, welding, bolting, forming and engineering are over. All that's left is the decorating. Galactic Expedition, the Cal Poly Universities' latest and 63rd consecutive Tournament of Roses entry, has made the 26-mile annual trek - this time in a driving rain - from the Rose Float Lab on campus to the decoration tent in Pasadena. In the last few days leading up to the parade, volunteers will cover the float with thousands of roses and carnations, as well eucalyptus and oleander leaves. Rose Float team members will check and double check to make sure the animation, mechanics and other operating systems are in good working order.
 Sally Casanova Award Honors 2 CPP Students
Abdiel Flores and Anna Zelaya have been awarded the California State University Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Scholarship for 2010-11. The scholarship offers junior, senior and graduate students the opportunity to explore doctoral programs. The students receive the funding to travel and work with CSU faculty members.This year, 70 students received the $3,000 scholarship. They also will receive an internship opportunity in their field of choice next summer.
 Luis Gonzalez Named NCAA Division II All-American
Luis Gonzalez of the Cal Poly Pomona men's soccer team earned selection to the 2010 NCAA Division II All-American Team, National Soccer Coaches Association of America officials announced Monday. "It's an exciting honor," Gonzalez said. "I'm already starting to focus on next season and our whole team is just hungry to get better. We want to be prepared for 2011 and as a senior, it's going to be an important season for me."
 Interns Help Company Grow Hispanic Consumer Base
When Ohio-based Scotts Miracle-Gro Company opened a West Coast office in 2009, executives quickly spotted an opportunity to increase revenue. The company had never launched a comprehensive marketing campaign for the Spanish-language market despite an estimated 50 million Hispanics living in the United States who are projected to have a purchasing power of $1 trillion by 2013. Scotts wanted to reach this lucrative market, and one of the company's first moves was to hire two Cal Poly Pomona business majors as interns.
To keep up with Cal Poly Pomona news and events, visit PolyCentric. |
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 Help Bring ‘Galactic Expedition’ to Life
During Deco Week, Dec. 26 to 31, bring the family to help decorate the float at Brookside tent. Also, don’t forget to watch the parade on Jan. 1 and vote online and by text message for “Galactic Expedition” to win the Viewer’s Choice Award. For more details, visit www.cpprosefloat.org.
Holiday Gifts, Fresh Cut Christmas Trees and More at the Farm Store
Stop by the Farm Store during the holidays for fresh fruit gift packs, gift baskets, seasonal gifts, treats and more. For additional information, visit www.csupomona.edu/farmstore.
The Power of 1 Percent
Bring your loan or credit card to Cal Poly Federal Credit Union and 1 percent of the loan amount will be donated to the Cal Poly Rose Float. The credit union offers competitive rates for auto loans, signature loans and for transferring credit card balances. Refer a friend or a family member and $25 will be donated to the Rose Float. For more information visit www.calpolyfcu.org.
Courses Offered for Professional Development and Personal Enrichment
Enrich your life and enhance your career by choosing from some of the College of the Extended University's most popular certificate programs. Classes in human resource management, construction management, supervisory training, and wedding consultant begin Jan. 3.
 Become an Alumni Mentor Today!
The e-mentoring program allows students to receive practical career advice. Students can search for mentors by major, occupation or special interest. Start mentoring today.
Cal Poly Pomona Alumni Association on LinkedIn
Join the official Cal Poly Pomona Alumni Association Group and get linked to a network of more than 15,000 alumni.
 Alumni Email Account For Life Now Available
You've ask, we've listened! You now have access to a totally free Cal Poly Pomona Alumni Email Account for Life hosted by Microsoft. Register today!
 Alumni Financial Corner (Presented by Prudential)
“A Disciplined Approach to Financial Success” – Helping you achieve your financial goals.
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Cal Poly Pomona is an exceptional university. From its outstanding faculty and staff, and a well-prepared student body, to a large base of successful alumni, there is much we have to be thankful for. Beyond these assets that have helped us earn an international reputation for excellence and enterprise, this university is particularly thankful for a strong foundation of supporters that are so essential for building excellence. Click here to support Cal Poly Pomona. |
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