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MARCH 2009 |
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The campus is alive this spring with celebrations, career fairs and special events. The College of Agriculture and the John T. Lyle Center are both celebrating milestone anniversaries and invite alumni to reconnect with faculty, staff and current students. Also, don’t miss out on fabulous food and wine at the Tasting & Auction on May 3. This issue of Poly @lumni spotlights Bob Weis, ’80 Architecture, who as Executive Vice President of Creative of Walt Disney Imagineering, is leading the expansion of Disney’s California Adventure theme park.
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 Cal Poly Pomona Goes to Washington, D.C.
March 4 – Join President Michael Ortiz, Chancellor Charles Reed, and alumni from Cal Poly Pomona and 22 other Cal State Universities at an event honoring the California Congressional Delegation. A reception will be held in the Gold Room of the Rayburn House Office Building at 5 p.m. To RSVP, e-mail the Office of Alumni Affairs at cpalumni@csupomona.edu or call (866) CPP-ALUM by Feb. 27.
 The College of Agriculture Celebrates 70th Anniversary (1938-2008)
March 21-22 – College of Agriculture alumni are invited to attend the college’s 70th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday and Sunday, March 21-22. Be part of this historical and fun-filled weekend as alumni, faculty, staff and students share memories and the vision for the future. More details about the event, including lodging and a list of those attending, are available online. You won’t want to miss the fun. To RSVP, visit www.csupomona.edu/~agri/seventy/.
Spring Career Day
April 16 – Visit with employers from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the University Quad. Bring copies of your resume and dress to impress. Call (909) 869-2341 or e-mail vtmoy@csupomona.edu for more information.
Distinguished Alumni Awards Event
April 24 – Celebrating its 49th year, the Alumni Association's Distinguished Alumni Awards will honor nine outstanding alumni who have achieved prominence in their profession and within the community. For more information on the event, contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at cpalumni@csupomona.edu. For a list of this year's honorees, click here.
Music & Entertainment Job Fair 2009
 April 28 – Music, Theatre Arts, Communications, Sports and Entertainment Marketing provide a pool of talented and well-prepared students with a passion for their fields. Employers will have the opportunity to interact with students and alumni, recruit for internships, part-time and full-time positions. The job fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Music & Theatre Breezeway. For more information, visit the Career Center web site or call (909) 869-2342.
John T. Lyle Center for Regenerative Studies Celebrates 15 Years
 May 2 – Don't miss the 15th Anniversary Celebration of the John T. Lyle Center for Regenerative Studies. This event commemorates the center's dedication to advancing the principles of sustainable living through education, research, demonstration and community outreach. The celebration is on Saturday, May 2, from 5 to 9 p.m. For more information, please visit www.csupomona.edu/~crs/newsevents.html.
 Savor the Best of Southern California Wine and Cuisine at Tasting & Auction
May 3 – Delight in an afternoon of enticing wines and cuisine, place your bids on exclusive auction packages and enjoy a variety of entertainment from 1 to 5 p.m., in Cal Poly Pomona's beautiful W.K. Kellogg Commemorative Rose Garden and Aratani Japanese Garden. Proceeds from the university-sponsored event support scholarships and academic enrichment opportunities. Ticket prices go up after Saturday, Feb. 28, so purchase your tickets today and save $25! Tickets and more information are available online at www.polytaste.com.
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Bob Weis
’80, Architecture
 He’s worked for some of the biggest names
in the country: the Walt Disney Company,
National Geographic, NASA and the
Smithsonian. Yet back in 1980, Bob Weis
was simply a Cal Poly Pomona student
armed with two things — a Bachelor of
Arts degree in architecture and big dreams
for the future.
A lot has happened since then.
“Originally, I thought I might go into
stage or film design,” says Weis. “I was
very lucky, however, because Disney was
in a growth period when I was graduating.
I met a Disney recruiter at Cal Poly
Pomona and that led to my first job.” 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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 Alumna Hilda Solis is Secretary of Labor
Cal Poly Pomona alumna Hilda Solis has won confirmation from the U.S. Senate as President Obama's Secretary of Labor.She will manage an agency with an annual budget of $53 billion and about 17,000 employees. In her new role, she will focus on developing a prepared and competitive workforce, promoting safe and secure workplaces, and protecting and strengthening economic security for workers. Read more...
 Engineers Open Doors to Prospective Students
The College of Engineering is hosting an Open House on Saturday, Feb. 28, for potential students and their families to learn more about engineering education at Cal Poly Pomona. The one-day event includes campus tours; Q&A with representatives from Admissions, Financial Aid and Housing; presentations by individual departments; and exploring student activities and labs. Read more...
 Village Residents Live ‘Reduce, Reuse and Recycle’ Mantra
Living green is becoming a way of life for the 1,300 residents at University Village. In the past year, the student apartments have taken on several green projects, including switching out all 2,500 light bulbs to compact fluorescent bulbs, installing water-saving shower heads and a recycling drive. Read more...
 Students Volunteer Their Services During Tax Season
Accounting students are providing some relief during these challenging economic times by offering free federal and state income tax help to Pomona Valley residents. Free tax assistance will be offered on Saturdays through April 11 at two locations in Pomona. Read more...
 University Library Receives ‘Outstanding’ Building Award
The newly renovated University Library will be recognized with a 2009 Distinguished Project Award from the Western Council of Construction Consumers. The university received an Outstanding Achievement distinction in the Public Facilities Category. Read more...
To keep up with Cal Poly Pomona news and events, visit PolyCentric. |
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Alumni Association Offers Membership Promotion
 For a limited time, the Cal Poly Pomona Alumni Association is cutting its life membership rate by 50 percent to only $300. Becoming a member of the Alumni Association means you are showing support for current and future alumni as well as programs that are meant to help enrich the lives of students. Joining the Cal Poly Pomona Alumni Association is the best way to stay connected. Members receive benefits, services, invitations to events, university publications and may affiliate with an alumni chapter with no extra charge. For details, please visit www.csupomona.edu/alumni/alassoc.html, call toll free (866) CPP-ALUM or e-mail cpalumni@csupomona.edu.
 Become an Alumni Mentor Today!
Join hundreds of alumni mentors who are making a difference in the lives of students by sharing their knowledge and expertise. This e-mentoring program provides students with the opportunity to obtain practical career advice from alumni. Students can search for mentors by major, occupation or special interest. Click here to sign up now.
College of the Extended University Now a Part of Facebook
The College of the Extended University invites you to become of a fan of its Facebook profile. Stay up to date on the latest courses and programs it has to offer. For more information, visit www.ceu.csupomona.edu/go/facebook.
College of the Extended University Offering Discounts
The College of the Extended University is offering discounts on many of our courses and programs. Check out what's available, including Art of Digital Photography: Introduction, Project Management for Business Professionals, Project Risk Management, Fundamentals of Safety in the Workplace, and Supervisory Training Certificate courses. Read more...
Collins College Alumni Chapter News
The newly revived Collins College Alumni Chapter has been busy and has a lot of news to share. Click here to learn more about the chapter’s social networking opportunities, events and initiatives. For more Collins College news, visit www.csupomona.edu/~collins/news.shtml.
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