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July/August 2010 |
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It’s summer time! Join alumni and friends at two upcoming Angels baseball games. The Farm Store is offering two events for gardening enthusiasts to show off their bounty and learn new methods. Also, mark your calendar for the Alumni Association’s annual meeting on Sept. 10 and the fundraising golf tournament on Sept. 27. This issue of Poly @lumni spotlights Bridget Bilinski, ’79, Hotel & Restaurant Management, whose leadership training included working in a residence hall on campus.
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 Homegrown Mania
July 24 – The Farm Store is sponsoring a competition for gardeners to enter their homegrown fruits and vegetables. Homegrown Mania will offer more than $300 in prizes in 15 judging categories. There is no cost to enter. If you have an abundance of produce, please consider bringing extra to donate to the St. John Vianney Food Pantry, which serves hundreds of needy families every week. Read more...
Collins College 2nd Annual Alumni in the Outfield
 July 30 – The Collins College of Hospitality Management Alumni Chapter invites all hotel and restaurant management alumni, faculty and staff to an evening at the ballpark. Join the chapter for a pre-game party at OC Sports Grill at 5 p.m. and a game against the Texas Rangers at 7:05 p.m. at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. Everyone gets a free T-shirt and will enjoy spectacular post-game fireworks! The cost is $29 for Alumni Association members, faculty and staff, or $34 for non-members. To reserve your left pavilion seats, contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at (909) 869-2963 or cpalumni@csupomona.edu. Tickets are selling fast, so buy yours soon. Click here to register!
 Career Center Workshop Series
August 12 – The Career Center is offering two workshops to help students and alumni in their job search. “Rock Your Resume” is from 10 to 11 a.m. and “Hire Me! Interviewing Techniques” is from 11 a.m. to noon. For more information, call the Career Center at (909) 869-2342. Click here for a description of the workshops.
Backyard Orchard Culture
August 14 – Learn from nursery expert Tom Spellman with Dave Wilson Nursery about growing a variety of fruit in a small space and controlling the size of fruit trees with summer pruning. Read More…
Alumni Volunteers Needed at Super College Fair
August 21 – CSU alumni volunteers are needed for the 4th annual CSU Super Saturday College Fair on Saturday, Aug. 21 at CSU Dominguez Hills. This is a free event from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. will bring about 2,000 students from elementary to high school. For additional information and to volunteer, contact Rosanna Hughes at (562) 951-4818 or rhughes@calstate.edu. Read more...
Strategies that Promote English Learner Success Workshop
August 28 – Partners in Education (PIE) is sponsoring a workshop on “Strategies that Promote English Learner Success,” presented by Ernestine Riggs, professor and author. The workshop is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Bronco Student Center. Registration is $30 and includes parking and lunch. Read More…
 Save the Date - Alumni Association Annual Meeting
September 10 – The Alumni Association will be hosting its annual meeting on Sept. 10. Join fellow alumni for an evening of networking, meet the association’s board of directors and learn about what is happening in the Alumni Association and your alma mater. The meeting will be held at the historic Kellogg House Pomona. For questions, contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at cpalumni@csupomona.edu or (909) 869-2963.
Shakespeare Festival Presents ‘Hamlet’
September 12-October 3 – Cal Poly Pomona students and professional actors will present Shakespeare’s famous tragedy “Hamlet.” The festival will explore themes of revenge, madness, grief, treachery and corruption from a modern perspective. For more information, visit the Theater Department website.
Evening at the Ball Park
September 24 – 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, dinner and a seat in the field box level ($63 value). Please RSVP by September 10. To register or more info, click here.
 Alumni Association Golf Tournament
September 27 – Join the Alumni Association for a round of golf at the annual Cal Poly Pomona Alumni Association Golf Tournament. Help recognize outstanding student leaders and provide scholarships to deserving students in this time of great need. This year's golf tournament will be held at a private golf course, South Hills Country Club in West Covina. Shotgun starts at 8 a.m. For more information, visit www.csupomona.edu/alumni/events/golf2010.
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Bridget Bilinski
’79, Hotel and Restaurant Management
 Bridget Bilinski’s rise to the top at Marriott International started in a somewhat unlikely role: that of resident advisor in a dorm at Cal Poly Pomona.
“That was great leadership training for me,” says Bilinski (’79, hotel and restaurant management). “I was responsible for 38 women; I had to create social experiences with the other wings; and I had to learn to manage people in a variety of challenging situations like relationship issues, drug problems, imperfect study habits and organizational challenges. That experience — along with my on-campus work at the Blazing Saddles beer bar, summer jobs at hotels in San Diego and my friendships with other working Cal Poly students — all those things together really gave me my start.”. Read more... |
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 Cal Poly Pomona Receives Microsoft 'Golden Ticket'
Just as Charlie won a golden ticket to the chocolate factory, Cal Poly Pomona has secured a golden ticket - a trip to Microsoft world headquarters in Redmond, Wash.The golden ticket is an opportunity for a university to attract recruiters from Microsoft by sending a student on an all-expenses-paid informational visit. Based on the skills and personality of the student, as well as the university's curriculum and reputation, Microsoft decides whether to recruit new hires from the university the following year. Read more...
 Cal Poly Rose Float Goes Galactic
While most students are taking the summer to relax off campus, about 40 members of the Cal Poly Pomona rose float club and committee are working on next year's entry in the 2011 Tournament of Roses Parade. Collaborative efforts from Cal Poly Pomona and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo have been in full swing since the design concept was finalized in February. Read more...
 Concert Series Will Benefit Teacher Education
Enjoy live music, fine dining and the scenic backdrop of the La Verne foothills at the annual Hafif Concerts Under the Stars series. All proceeds will benefit Cal Poly Pomona's Partners in Education. These charitable concerts will be held Saturday evenings on July 24, 31 and Aug. 7 at the Hafif Estate in La Verne. "This is a great opportunity to gather with friends and family for a wonderful evening of great music, excellent food and a lovely atmosphere in a private estate," says Peggy Kelly, dean of the College of Education & Integrative Studies. Read more...
 PolyCentric is on the Move
PolyCentric has launched a mobile version of its news website designed with iPhones, Droids and Blackberrys in mind. The mobile site, at http://m.polycentric.csupomona.edu, is the product of a collaborative effort between I&IT Web Development and the Office of Public Affairs.
"Everybody's excited about this because everybody wants it," says Curtis Clark, director of I&IT Web Development. "Our testing by users indicates this should be a real plus for the university." Read more...
To keep up with Cal Poly Pomona news and events, visit PolyCentric. |
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“New leader starts at Alta Loma School District” – Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
(June 30)
Michael Whisenand, was unanimously appointed as superintendent of Alta Loma School District, which he attended as a boy. He received his special education credential and master’s degree in education from Cal Poly Pomona in 1982. Read more...
“Newport-based Flemings hires national sales director” – O.C. Now (July 7)
Kirsten Knauer has been named nationwide private dining sales manager for Newport Beach-based Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. Knauer graduated in 2003 with a degree in hospitality management. Read more...
“Napa grad Jennum to lead NCAA Div. II CSU San Marcos women’s squad” – Napa Valley Register (June 8)
Sheri Jennum, who played basketball for legendary coach Darlene May in 1984-85, will become the first women’s basketball coach at Cal State San Marcos. She graduated in 1986 with a degree in behavioral science. Read more...
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Alumni Association Adds New Benefit
Thinking about toning up or just staying fit? Become a member of the Bronco Fitness Center. All alumni association members will receive a $5 off their monthly membership fee. Sign-up fee and contracts are not required. The center has 11,000 square feet of high quality, comprehensive equipment and workout areas. For more information, contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at (909) 869-2963 or cpalumni@csupomona.edu.
 Become an Alumni Mentor Today!
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.
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. To become a member of this growing network, click here.
 Alumni Email Account For Life Now Available
You've asked, we've listened! In an effort to better serve our alumni, the Office of Alumni Affairs updated the Alumni Email For Life Forwarding System. You now have access to a totally free Cal Poly Pomona Email Account hosted by Microsoft. You will receive 25 GB of secure online storage and free access to Microsoft’s new online Office Web Apps. Register today!
College of Extended University Courses
Choose from some of our most popular certificate programs, such as Introduction to Six Sigma for Managers, Six Sigma Green Belt: Manufacturing and Project Management. A 10 percent discount is available for alumni association members, current faculty, staff and students. Call (909) 869-2288 for more information. Read More…
 Take Cal Poly Federal Credit Union Interest Loser Challenge
Cal Poly Federal Credit Union has embarked on an Interest Loser Challenge -- a challenge to save our members a combined total of $100,000 in interest by refinancing loans that they hold at another financial institution. How? On approval, the credit union will refinance your loan and drop your rate at least 2% APR (interest rate reduction down to our lowest rate: 3.49% APR for hybrid vehicle, 3.99% APR for non-hybrid, 6.99% APR for signature loan, and 9.99% APR for VISA). Shed those unwanted finance charges by taking our challenge at www.calpolyfcu.org.
 Alumni Financial Corner – Presented by Prudential
Read about some budget-smart strategies for living lean and getting your financial future back on track by clicking here.
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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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