Welcome to a new year and to a new look for PolyAlumni! Based on feedback from our readers, we've streamlined the newsletter and updated the presentation to better show off our popular features. As you browse through this issue, take note of the alumni mixers and career events over the next few weeks. This issue of PolyAlumni spotlights Jan Busco, '85, ornamental horticulture, who helps preserve the many diverse plants in the Grand Canyon. Finally, let us know what you think of the new design by sending an email to cpalumni@csupomona.edu.

Jersky Named College of Science Dean
Brian Jersky, former dean of the School of Science at St. Mary’s College of California, has accepted the position of dean of the College of Science at Cal Poly Pomona. His appointment begins June 11, 2012. "We are very fortunate to have Brian Jersky join the university community," says Provost Marten denBoer.

Alumnus Delivers Record-Setting Gift for Baseball Facility
Agriculture alumnus and former baseball student-athlete Danny Andrews has pledged a record-setting $400,000 to the baseball stadium project. It is the largest single gift to Bronco Athletics, topping the previous mark – also delivered by Andrews – of $105,000 in 2008. "Danny's dedicated service to the university and generous gift to launch the new baseball stadium project is truly inspirational," Director of Athletics Brian Swanson says.

Watch the 2012 Rose Float Video
Get a behind-the-scenes view of what it takes to put together a float for the 2012 Rose Parade. Watch a video of the creation, development and debut of "To the Rescue!" The float depicts three superheroes saving a city from destruction. It is one of the few classified as self-built and is produced entirely by students and alumni of Cal Poly Pomona and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

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Annual Membership Special – Buy a Year, Get One Free
It’s a great time to be a Bronco! Join the Cal Poly Pomona Alumni Association today and start enjoying all of the great benefits of being a member. One way the university is nationally ranked is by the percentage of active members in the Alumni Association. Offer ends February 29th.  Sign up today.

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.

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 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!