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| The end of the year is quickly approaching, but the Cal Poly Pomona campus isn't slowing down. The Rose Float Committee is hard at work making final preparations on this year's Tournament of Roses Parade Entry, "Tuxedo Air," which features the antics of penguins trying to fly. Alumni, their family and friends are invited to help decorate the float Dec. 26. The Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) have partnered with the university community to collect canned food and other needed supplies for the homeless. This month, PolyAlumni spotlights Michael Chu, a '77 landscape architecture alumnus, who has built a successful business in Hawaii, and has now made a planned gift of $350,000 to the university support landscape architecture majors. |
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 Michael Chu
'77, Landscape Architecture
Every day, Hawaiians can see landscape architect Michael Chu’s designs and creativity in the newest Lowe’s home improvement store, seven Costco locations, and – Chu’s favorite – the renovated Hawaii State Library.
In fact, Chu, a ’77 landscape architecture alumnus, drives past the historic library building almost every day. “I eyeball it every time I drive by, and it’s looking great,” he says. “It’s a constant reminder of the work I have accomplished, and it came out pretty damn good.”
Continue reading about Michael Chu... |
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"Tuxedo Air" to Take Flight at Rose Parade
You will believe in miracles when penguins fly at the 2013 Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year's Day.
OK, so the flightless water fowl might not have wings, but the Cal Poly Universities' float, "Tuxedo Air," depicts a number of the cuddly penguins learning how to take to the air in a most unusual way: with the help of engines, artificial wings and a ski-jump ramp. |
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McNair Scholars Receive Grant Renewal
Cal Poly Pomona's Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program has received a $1.15 million grant renewal.
The five-year grant, furnished by the U.S. Department of Education, will support the program's goal of increasing the number of students from underrepresented and low-income groups who pursue graduate degrees. |
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ASI Gives Back with Project Homeless Connect to Aid Homeless
ASI and the university community are spreading some holiday cheer by teaming up with local organizations to benefit the needy.
"We were seeking an opportunity to do something for the community and those who are less fortunate," says Nika Hemati, secretary of sustainability. |
To keep up with Cal Poly Pomona news and events, visit PolyCentric. |
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Agriculture
Three Agriculture Students Receive Awards
Animal Health Sciences Program Hosts Chinese Delegation
Athletics
Former Broncos Continue to Excel Abroad at Pro Level
Bronco Athletics Releases Track and Field Schedule
Business Administration
Business Professor Publishes Three Scholarly Articles
Collins College of Hospitality Management
New Collins Magazine Released
Education & Integrative Studies
Liberal Studies Students Act as Life Coaches for Continuation School Teens
Interdisciplinary General Education Professor publishes article on "The Monkees"
Engineering
Civil Engineering Honors Society Wins Prominent Award
Environmental Design
Lecturer Alex Pang One of Design Intelligence's 30 Most Admired Educators
Patrick Merrill Exhibition Comes to University Art Gallery
Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
Economics Professor Develops Web Tool for Homebuyers
Music Professor Contributes to New Book
Music Department Alum, Alyssa Cossey, Accepted as Conducting Fellow
Science
Geology Professor Receives NSF Grant to Study 'Fracking' and Water Quality |
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 Alumni Email for Life Account Holders
Microsoft Live will automatically transfer current users to Microsoft Office 365 on January 26th starting at 12:00 a.m. If you are an Alumni Email for Life Account holder you will receive additional information in January regarding the migration. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at (909) 869-2963 or alumni@csupomona.edu. |
 Holiday Gifts from the Farm Store
Fruit gift packs and custom baskets make great gifts for the holidays. Choose from several types of fruit packs including the deluxe, mandarin/avocado, Satsuma and naval orange. |
Online Transcript Ordering
The Registrar's Office has an online system for requesting transcripts. Alumni can order multiple transcripts in one session, use any major credit card and receive real-time order updates by email or text message. Online Transcript Ordering is provided through the National Student Clearinghouse, a nonprofit organization serving the higher education community. The Registrar's Office will continue to accept in-person transcript requests but will no longer accept fax or mail-in requests.
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.
What Are You Paying for Your Insurance?
Your alumni benefits include a special discounted rate on auto insurance and home insurance from Liberty Mutual. We're proud to provide our members with a great benefit from a Fortune 100 company that protects millions of people in the country. (Discounts and savings are available where state laws and regulations allow, and may vary by state. To the extent permitted by law, applicants are individually underwritten; not all applicants may qualify.)
Stay in Touch
Have you moved, changed careers, updated your email address? Stay informed on what your alma mater is accomplishing. Keep us posted on all of your information changes through the Alumni Connection website. Updating is a cinch.
Alumni Email Account For Life Now Available
You've asked, we've listened! You now have access to a totally free Cal Poly Pomona Alumni Email Account for Life hosted by Microsoft. |
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December 14-21 - Bronco Book Store Sale
Looking for the right holiday gift? The Cal Poly Pomona Bronco Book Store has Apple product bundles, CPP gear and much more.
December 19-31 - Rose Float Deco Week
Volunteer for a couple of hours to help decorate the Cal Poly Universities' rose float and be part of a historic tradition.
December 26 - Alumni Rose Float Deco Night
Alumni, family and friends are invited for a night of fun decorating the Rose Float. The Cal Poly Pomona Alumni Association booked an exclusive time from 6-8 p.m.
January 24 - Resume Workshop
The Career Center is offering a workshop on developing or polishing a resume.
January 25 - Meet and Greet New College of Science Dean
College of Science alumni are invited to meet the new College of Science Dean Brian Jersky.
January 26 - Student Alumni Network Dinner
The Student Alumni Association is seeking alumni interested in hosting a mentoring dinner for a small group of students.
January 31 - Job Search Strategies Workshop
This workshop will cover successful job strategies for finding a job. |
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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 sharing your class notes now! |
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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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