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| In this issue of Poly @lumni, you'll discover ways to get involved in your alma mater, just like Al Guzman '83 did. The industrial engineering alumnus, featured in our Alumni Spotlight this issue, helped provide a Fender guitar for our Founders' Celebration fund-raising auction this month. That's music to our ears! |
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|  Founders' Celebration
March 5 – It's not too late to be a part of the university's fund-raising gala, but tickets are nearing a sell-out. To enjoy the music of Glen Campbell at the Pacific Palms Resort in the City of Industry while helping support student scholarships, call (909) 869-4852 or visit www.founderscelebration.com.
 Arabian Horse Show.3 Sunday Shows Left Through May
March 6 – See the world-famous W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Show, a tradition since the 1920s began by university founder W.K. Kellogg. The Arabian Horse Center hosts shows at 2 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month (October-May). The cost is $3 for adults and $2 for children and seniors.
Cal Poly Pomona Guitar Ensemble
March 11 – The Cal Poly Pomona music department presents an evening of classical guitar directed by Peter Yates in the Cal Poly Pomona Music Recital Hall. Call (909) 869-3554 or visit www.class.csupomona.edu/mu/calendar.html.
 Wine & Cheese with Lambda
March 26 – The Lambda Chapter of the Cal Poly Pomona Alumni Association is hosting a Wine and Cheese Social in the heart of the Pomona Arts Colony. Come see old friends and make new ones. Read more...
 9th Annual Hilda L. Solis Scholarship Dinner
April 1 – The Honorable Hilda Solis (D-32) will be in attendance and will recognize the academic achievements and community involvements of Cal Poly Pomona students. This event is sponsored by the Cesar E. Chavez Center for Higher Education and Raices (Hispanic) Alumni Chapter. Read more...
 Cal Poly Pomona Goes to Washington D.C.
April 6 – All Washington D.C. alumni are invited to attend the California State University California Congressional Delegation Reception. Hosted by the California State University System trustees, presidents and Chancellor Charles B. Reed. Read more...
 Teacher Job Fair - Education Expo
April 7 – Looking for a career in education? Meet with more than 50 school districts from Southern California at the Teacher Job Fair - Education Expo. Bring resumes, dress professionally and expect on-the-spot interviews. Read more...
Fourth Annual Pride & Excellence Scholarship Dinner
April 14 – Lambda Alumni will be awarding several book scholarships to students. This event, which is an opportunity to renew old friendships and meet others in the community, is sponsored by Lambda Alumni, the Pride Center and the Pride Alliance Faculty/Staff Association. Read more... |
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|  Al Guzman '83, Industrial Engineering
Senior Vice President of Operations, Fender USA
Guitar music is deeply
ingrained in the American
musical consciousness,
encompassing genres that
range from folk to funk to
rock. The name that is synonymous
with guitar music
is Fender, the instrument of
choice for beginning musicians
and megastars alike.
“When you think ‘Fender,’
you think Americana,”
says industrial engineering
alumnus Al Guzman, currently
the senior vice president of
operations at Fender USA. Read more... |
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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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 Agricultural Leaders Underscore the California State University's Role in the Industry
Five campuses of the California State University system, including Cal Poly Pomona, held a forum with agricultural leaders throughout the state on Friday, Feb. 4, at Fresno State to discuss the CSU's essential role in agricultural research and education. Read more...
 Tomás Morales Named Provost and Vice President for
Academic Affairs
After a national search that identified numerous outstanding candidates, Cal Poly Pomona has selected Tomás Morales as provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, effective immediately. Morales has assumed the role of provost and vice president for academic affairs on an interim basis for the past two years. Read more...
 Unity Luncheon Celebrates Diversity, Addresses Identity Politics
The 14th annual Unity Luncheon brought together more than 400 people from the campus and surrounding communities to celebrate and honor diversity. This year's luncheon, "Standing Together: Many Communities, One University," was held Jan. 31 in the Bronco Student Center's Ursa Major Suite. Read more...
 Partners in Excellence Luncheon Raises Funds for Teacher Scholarships
Partners in Education, a community advisory group for Cal Poly Pomona, hosted its inaugural Celebration of Educational Excellence luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 27, from noon to 2 p.m., at the Pacific Palms Resort in the City of Industry. Read more..
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|  Student Alumni Association Recognizes Student Leaders
President Mike Ortiz was on hand to congratulate some of the university's finest student leaders at this year's SAA Induction Ceremony on Jan. 27. SAA has been part of campus life for nearly 10 years and prides itself with recognizing future leaders of the Alumni Association.
 Cal Poly Pomona's Alumni Association Needs You.
Did you know that one standard of measure in evaluating our university's ranking within the CSU and on several national surveys is the percentage of active members in our Alumni Association? Join today!
 Added Benefit for Alumni Association Members through Liberty Mutual
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or visit us online at http://www.libertymutual.com/lm/calpoly.
 Name that Booster Club...Win a Prize
All alumni are eligible to participate in a contest to name the new men's and women's cross country and track and field booster club. To win a Cal Poly Pomona sweatshirt or jacket, e-mail your suggestion, name and phone number to Bryan Ramos '99 at bry8134@earthlink.net. The next booster meeting will be held March 13. If you are interested in attending and advancing the cross country and track and field club, e-mail Tony Reyes '84 at tony.reyes@verizon.net.
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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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