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Relax and enjoy the summer with alumni and friends. Join the Latino Professional Alumni Chapter for a barbecue Saturday with alumni from Cal State Fullerton. Jump start your career search by signing up for a Career Center workshop. Or, catch a baseball game at Angel Stadium. This issue of Poly Alumni highlights Jasen Powell (’95, kinesiology), who is the head athletic trainer for the Los Angeles Clippers. |
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Broncos-Titans Summer BBQ
July 23 – Join the Cal Poly Pomona Latino Professional Alumni Chapter, the Cal State Fullerton Business Finance Alumni Chapter and the Cal State Fullerton Hispanic-Latino Alumni Chapter for a day of networking at Covina Park. There will be free food, games and prizes. RSVP today!
Homegrown Mania Competition
July 23 – Are you proud of your garden's bounty? Enter your homegrown vegetables and fruit in the Farm Store competition. Divided into more than 20 categories, the produce will be judged on quality and presentation. To register, contact Monica Salembier at mpsalembier@csupomona.edu.
Career Center Summer Workshops
August 10 – The Career Center offers summer workshops for alumni to update their resume or practice interviewing skills. For more information, call the Career Center at (909) 869-2342 or download a PDF of the workshop calendar.
3rd Annual Alumni in the Outfield
August 19 – The Collins Hospitality Society invites all alumni to an evening at the ballpark. A pre-game mixer at OC Sports Grill will be held at 5 p.m., and the game against the Baltimore Orioles begins at 7:05 p.m. at Angel Stadium.
Supporting Students with Disabilities Workshop
August 20 – The Education Alumni Group and CEIS Council are offering a workshop for alumni, teachers, and students on "Supporting Students with Disabilities in the General Education Classroom." Guest speaker Trena Spurlock, director of special education and school district special education local plan area director for Pomona Unified School District, will conduct an interactive session from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Bronco Student Center. Parking and lunch are included in the $35 registration fee.
Save the Date- Alumni Association Annual Meeting
September 13 – The Alumni Association will host its annual meeting in a new location, South Hills Country Club. 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. There is no cost to attend. For more information, contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at cpalumni@csupomona.edu or (909) 869-2963.
Washington D.C. Alumni Event
September 14 – The annual Back to College Night sponsored by the California State Society in Washington, D.C., will take place in the Rayburn House Office Building cafeteria from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. All alumni are welcome to attend and meet fellow CSU alumni and representatives from Cal Poly Pomona. To RSVP, email the Office of Alumni Affairs at cpalumni@csupomona.edu or call (866) CPP-ALUM. |
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Jasen Powell
’95, Kinesiology
 For Jasen Powell (’95, kinesiology), having such an integral role in the physical well-being of professional athletes is almost as enjoyable as being one.
Powell is in his 12th year as head athletic trainer for the Los Angeles Clippers.
“I love sports,” Powell says. “I’m able to do a job that allows me to be around sports and indulge in the environment.”
Powell helps coordinate and arrange every practice and health regiment the players need to stay healthy. He is also the first athletic trainer in the NBA to have collegiate playing experience.
“You need to provide the best service you can for athletes” Powell says, “whether it’s pro, college, high school or even little league.”
Continue reading about Jasen Powell... |
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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 clicking here! |
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 Engineered to Succeed
Civil engineering senior Chris Aguilar walks through the geotechnical lab in Building 17 with the fondness of a long-time pal and the pride of a satisfied customer. Each piece of equipment is part of his college success story that helped him earn his first job. "Look at this lab," says Aguilar, pointing to the shear machine. "Other schools don't have this equipment." After Aguilar walked across the commencement stage in June, he immediately started working full time as a staff engineer in the Burbank office of Geocon West, a civil engineering consulting firm.
 Cycling Club Gives Back
Riding a bike can be a great source of exercise, an outlet for competition or a way to connect with friends. The Cal Poly Pomona Cycling Club is open to anyone on campus interested in road biking, mountain biking or recreational cycling. The club offers free minor bicycle repairs once a month during U-hour to students, faculty and staff. At a bicycle shop, these repairs normally cost around $20. "We ask ASI for money for repairs and we go buy tools and parts to work on students' bicycles, so we're essentially giving back a free service for them," says the club advisor, David Flores.
 Suites Phase II Receives 'Gold' Award
Phase II of the Residential Suites recently received an award for the best campus housing project for students at the 47th annual Gold Nugget Awards. The awards acknowledge builders, architects, developers and land planners in the Western United States and international countries. Phase II, which includes Vista de las Estrellas, Vista de las Montanas and Vista de la Luna, was completed in fall 2010. These suites were also previously recognized with the LEED silver certification for sustainability.
State Budget Reduces Funding for CSU by at Least $650 Million
 The 2011-12 budget will reduce state funding to the California State University by at least $650 million and proposes an additional mid-year cut of $100 million if state revenue forecasts are not met.
A $650 million cut reduces General Fund support for the university to $2.1 billion and will represent a 23 percent year over year cut to the system. An additional cut of $100 million would reduce CSU funding to $2 billion and represent a 27 percent year-to-year reduction in state support.
To keep up with Cal Poly Pomona news and events, visit PolyCentric. |
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Save the Date - Alumni Association's Annual Golf Tournament
Join the Alumni Association for a round of golf at Cal Poly Pomona's Annual Alumni Association Golf Tournament. This year's tournament will be held at South Hills Country Club in West Covina on October 24. Shotgun start at 8 a.m. For more information, visit the event website or call the office of Alumni Affairs at (909) 869-2963.
Kellogg Gym Seating/Renovation Campaign
Support Bronco Athletics by providing a personal legacy and recognizing a special person in your life. The Kellogg Gym Seating/Renovation Campaign will bring fans closer to the action, while providing a modern and comfortable seating experience. Leave your mark in Kellogg Gym by sponsoring a seat.
Gathering Support for the Library
There is one place on campus where students, faculty, staff and alumni come together every day to study and learn: the University Library. There are a few ways to get involved: Be a founding member of the Friends of the Library group, assist in the library docent program or volunteer in the Library Used Bookshop.
Farm Store Open during the Summer
Stop by the Farm Store at Kellogg Ranch to purchase Cal Poly Pomona grown fruit and vegetables, pick your own strawberries and stroll through the nursery. The Farm Store is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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. Sign up 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 e-mail 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.
 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.
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.
 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!
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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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