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Baseball and outdoor concerts pair perfectly with warm summer nights. The alumni chapters for Collins College and the College of Business Administration are hosting networking events at Angels games in August and September. The popular Concert Under the Stars performance returns next month, and guests can enjoy classic rock ‘n’ roll and fine food while supporting arts and literacy education. This edition of Poly @lumni spotlights Diego Urrego, ’08 architecture, who received the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation scholarship for his graduate studies at Columbia University. |
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 Bay Area Meet & Greet with Dean Andy Feinstein
July 30 – Please join The Collins College Alumni Chapter from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco for an enjoyable evening of networking and a meet & greet with Dean Andy Feinstein, who is attending the I-CHRIE conference. Alumnus Ronald Banaszak Jr., general manager and chief operating officer of the St. Francis Yacht Club, will generously host the event. Read more...
Alumni in the Outfield - Angel Stadium
 August 7 – Come enjoy an evening at the ballpark and catch up with alumni on Friday, Aug. 7, during The Collins College Alumni Chapter’s first Alumni in the Outfield. The chapter reserved a block of tickets for the Angels game in Anaheim at 7:05 p.m. A pre-game networking event begins at 5 p.m. across the street from the stadium at OC Sports Grill (Formerly National Sports Grill), 450 N. State College Blvd., Orange, (714) 935-0300. Tickets are $24 each for Alumni Association members, faculty and staff and $29 for nonmembers. Tickets are presale only. RSVP by July 17. See who's already RSVP'd at www.facebook.com/CollinsCollege.
Concert Benefits Arts Program
August 8 – Those who enjoy classic rock 'n' roll and fine food can indulge their senses and help local youth at the same time at the Concert Under the Stars. Benefitting the Academy for Literacy through the Arts, proceeds from this event support a four-week summer arts program at the Cal Poly Pomona Downtown Center as well as free monthly Family Fun Days. Read more...
Classroom Management Workshop
August 8 – The Partners in Education Alumni Affiliate Group is sponsoring a workshop featuring award-winning educator Rick Morris, specialist in classroom management and student motivation. RSVP for this event by July 23. Read more...
 Career Center Summer Workshops
August 12 – If you want to update your resume, practice your interview skills or explore different majors, visit the Career Center. It will host a series of workshops on Wednesday, August 12 at 10 a.m. Read more...
College of Agriculture Hosts Ventura-Area Alumni Reception
August 28 – Join the Dean of Agriculture and representatives from Cal Poly Pomona at Limoneira Ranch in Santa Paula from 5:30 to 8 p.m. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Sharon Roth at (909) 869-2201or smroth@csupomona.edu or visit www.csupomona.edu/~agri/news/alumnireunion.shtml.
Evening at the Ball Park
September 26 – The College of Business Administration Alumni Chapter is sponsoring its annual Evening at the Ball Park for an evening of networking, great food and baseball at Angel Stadium. The $40 ticket price includes a private reception with a barbecue dinner and a seat in the field box level ($63 value). Please RSVP by September 11. Read more...
 Annual Alumni Association Golf Tournament
October 16 – Join the Alumni Association for a round of golf at its annual Cal Poly Pomona Alumni Association Golf Tournament. Help recognize outstanding student leaders and provide scholarships to deserving students. This year’s golf tournament will be held at Coyote Hills in Fullerton. Read more...
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 Diego Urrego
’08, Architecture
A Cal Poly Pomona alumnus has been awarded a Jack Kent Cooke Foundation graduate scholarship, only the third ever earned by a CSU student.
Diego Urrego, who graduated in 2008 with an architecture degree, will use the scholarship for his studies at Columbia University in New York, where he is pursuing a master’s in advanced architectural design.
The foundation received about 1,000 nominations for 30 graduate scholarships, which are each worth up to $300,000 over six years. The awards recognize outstanding students who exhibit a strong will to succeed and demonstrate financial need. Applicants must be nominated by the foundation faculty representative at their school and may not apply on their own. Read more... |
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 Budget Cuts Force CSU to Close 2010 Spring Admissions
As part of an overall strategy to address an unprecedented budget reduction of $584 million for 2009-10, California State University campuses will not accept student applications for the 2010 spring term — with very few exceptions. In addition, quarter campuses that have been accepting admission applications for the 2010 winter term ceased accepting applications as of July 6. Read more...
 Woo Named Dean of College of Environmental Design
Michael Woo, currently a member of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission and adjunct professor at the University of Southern California's School of Policy, Planning and Development, has accepted an offer to lead Cal Poly Pomona's College of Environmental Design. His appointment begins July 30. Read more...
 New STS Program Explores Science, Society
Complex and often controversial topics such as global warming, stem cell research, biotechnology in food production, and nonrenewable energy resources don't fall under any single academic subject. The issues encompass a broad spectrum of disciplines. Cal Poly Pomona will introduce the Science, Technology & Society (STS) program in the fall to address the convergence of these fields. Read more...
 Wang Appointed Dean of the University Library
Ray Wang has been named the new dean of the University Library, Provost Marten denBoer announced today. Wang joins Cal Poly Pomona by way of Humboldt State, where he has served as the library's interim dean since 2007. His appointment begins Sept. 1. Read more...
To keep up with Cal Poly Pomona news and events, visit PolyCentric. |
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 Cal Poly Pomona Alumni Association on Linked In
Join the official Cal Poly Pomona Alumni Association Group and get linked to a network of more than 15,000 alumni. To become a member of this growing network, click here.
 Share your Experience by Becoming an Alumni Mentor
Join hundreds of alumni mentors who are making a difference in students' lives by sharing their knowledge and expertise. This e-mentoring program allows students to receive practical career advice. Students can search for mentors by major, occupation or special interest. Click here to sign up now.
 Family Fun Days in Downtown Pomona
Family Fun Days offer a free arts-centered activity for children and their families every fourth Saturday afternoon at the Cal Poly Downtown Center. Enjoy healthy snacks, music, face painting, story circles, community wellness resources, family reading tips and a variety of other activities. Each Family Fun Day offers a different theme with fun and creative activities. Read more...
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Get connected by becoming a fan of Cal Poly Pomona on Facebook! The social networking site’s users now have an easy, real-time way to follow what’s happening on campus. Anyone signed up as a fan can receive news updates, event information and photos by logging in to his or her personal Facebook account. Visit www.facebook.com/calpolypomona to learn more.
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