Poly @lumni E-Newsletter JULY/AUGUST 2004
Hope you're enjoying your summer! This issue of Poly @lumni features an alumnus who is looking forward to the traditionally higher summer temperatures of -10 degrees Fahrenheit. Glen Kinoshita '97, geology and botany, is working in the South Pole as a field technician for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Meanwhile, a warm reception is sure to be received by the Alumni Association’s new president and officers.

Cal Poly Pomona Downtown Center Gallery Presents "Emanations"
July 3 through 31 – Local photographer and graphic designer Marcee Zari will share her latest photographic inspirations in her show, "Emanations," on display at the Cal Poly Pomona Downtown Center. Read more...

Business and Baseball
September 20 – Where else would you find the opportunity to network with fellow business administration alumni and enjoy an exciting Angels baseball game? The College of Business Administration Alumni Chapter is hosting an evening at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. A pre-game mixer is scheduled from 5:30 to 7 p.m. preceding a 7:05 game between the Anaheim Angels and Seattle Mariners. To reserve your $10 lower view box tickets and RSVP for the mixer, please call the Office of Alumni Affairs (909) 869-2963 or send e-mail to cpalumni@csupomona.edu.

Make Connections at Career Fair
October 21 – Connect with more than 100 companies at the university's Career Day job fair 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the University Quad. Explore careers and speak with employers from a wide variety of industries. Also bring plenty of resumes. Contact Karen Capestro at (909) 869-2341 or e-mail klcapestro@csupomona.edu for more information.

Alumni Professor for a Day
October 27 – This popular event gives Cal Poly Pomona professors the opportunity to invite alumni to their classrooms to guest lecture for the day. Attendees are also invited to attend a hosted lunch at the Restaurant at Kellogg Ranch. Read more...

Collins School Fall Networking Event
November 1 – Meet new friends and reconnect with old acquaintances at The Collins School of Hospitality Management's Annual Fall Alumni and Student Networking Event, held 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Restaurant at Kellogg Ranch. Admission is free and open to students, staff, faculty and alumni. To attend, RSVP to the Office of Alumni Affairs (909) 869-2963 or cpalumni@csupomona.edu.

Glen Kinoshita '97, Geology and Botany
Station Technician in Antartica for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

One of the last places that Glen Kinoshita thought he would end up was in the chilly terrain of Antarctica, leading to a lesson that life can't always be mapped out as planned.

Kinoshita, who had always thought he would follow a career as a mechanical engineer, discovered the fields of geology and botany while at Cal Poly Pomona. After earning degrees in both subjects, he set out to find a job. Read more...

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Alumni Association Welcomes New President
Bruce Arita '77, architecture, began his term as the new Cal Poly Pomona Alumni Association president on July 1. Arita previously served as general secretary, was a member of the nominations committee and chaired the strategic planning committee. Read more .

CP on Hill Welcomes Second "P" for Pomona
Cal Poly Pomona's landmark CP on the hill has finally received an additional "P" for Pomona. Read more...

$1.3 Million Grant From Howard Hughes Medical Institute Expands Science Education
Cal Poly Pomona students will learn biology in new ways thanks to a generous $1.3 million grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). Read more...

Commencement Webcasts Reach Viewers in 46 Countries
Thousands of miles between friends and family members of Cal Poly Pomona graduates didn't stop many from joining the university's commencement ceremonies this year. Instructional & Information Technology reached out to audiences across the globe by providing videostreams of commencement 2004 on the Internet. Read more...

Cal Poly Pomona Among Leaders in Degrees to Hispanic Students
Cal Poly Pomona ranks among the nation's top colleges and universities for granting degrees to Hispanics, according to the May 2004 edition of The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education. Read more .

Cal Poly Pomona’s Student Loan Default Rate Second Lowest in CSU
Cal Poly Pomona achieved the second lowest Federal Perkins student loans cohort default rate of all California State University campuses as of June 30, 2003, according to a report the university recently received from the Chancellor’s Office. Read more .

Opportunity for Alumni Interested in Biotechnology
If you are interested in becoming a charter member for a new biotechnology alumni chapter and would like to network, help plan events and bring recognition to your alma mater, please contact cpalumni@csupomona.edu by July 30.

Credit Union Offers Competitive Auto Loans
Are you in the market for a new automobile? Perhaps you're just not happy with your current auto loan rate. Take advantage of Cal Poly Federal Credit Union's Auto Loan program. The credit union offers some of the most competitive auto loan rates anywhere on new, used or refinanced vehicles—as low as 4.99% apr, based on your good credit. Apply online at www.calpolyfcu.org.

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