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March 2010 |
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No matter what industry you work in, networking is a valuable way to develop business contacts, make friends and expand your career potential. There are several opportunities over the next month to meet alumni, community members and university friends at various events. This month, Poly @lumni introduces a new section, “Alumni in the News,” which will highlight people who have made headlines in print and online. This issue also spotlights a group of CIS students who studied together and competed together on the university’s cyber defense team. Now, they all work together at Boeing, one of the most prominent defense contractors in the country.
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California Congressional Delegation
March 3 – Join Chancellor Charles Reed and the California State University trustees, presidents and staff for a reception honoring the California Congressional Delegation on Wednesday, March 3, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Cannon House Office Building. For more information and to RSVP, contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at (866) CPP-ALUM or cpalumni@csupomona.edu.
Join Cal Poly Pomona Alumni in New York
March 4 – The Alumni Association invites alumni to an evening with Garrett P. Ashley, vice chancellor of university relations and advancement for all California State Universities. Meet with Cal Poly Pomona alumni and expand your CSU network at the Bernstein Global Wealth Management Building in New York City from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information and to RSVP, contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at (866) CPP-ALUM or cpalumni@csupomona.edu.
Communications Alumni Reunion
March 4 – All communications department alumni are invited to attend an upcoming reunion from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at Kellogg West. Hosted by the special events planning course, this function will include cocktails, dinner, music, entertainment, and a silent auction. For details, visit www.cppse.com.
Shape-Shifting Guitars
March 5 – Peter Yates presents a chamber-music concert with faculty collaborators Nadia Shpachenko, Janine Riveire, Dave Kopplin, and Buzz Gravelle, and guest artists Tom Flaherty, cello; Cynthia Fogg, viola; Abigail Villalta, voice; Matthew Elgart, guitar; and Richard Kravchak, oboe. Yates will perform on guitar, arpeggione (bowed guitar) and electric guitar. Music will include the premiere performance of “Furiously." Read more...
 Collins College Alumni Mixer in Santa Monica
March 18 – Join The Collins College Alumni Chapter for its monthly mixer at 7 p.m. at Cache Restaurant & Lounge, 3110 Main Street, Santa Monica. Alumna Heather Dancel, ’08, manager of the restaurant, will host. Light hors d'oeuvres will be served. RSVP by March 4 to ajsmith@csupomona.edu. Find the chapter on Facebook or LinkedIn for more details.
College of Agriculture Alumni Reunion
March 20 – Join Dean Les Young and representatives from Cal Poly Pomona for an evening of dining, reuniting and fun. Reconnect with old friends and meet some new ones from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Dante Club of Sacramento. For more info, visit ww.csupomona.edu/~agri/news/alumnireunion.shtml.
 Ink and Clay 36 Opening Reception
March 21 – Cal Poly Pomona presents the annual competition of ceramics, prints and drawings at the W. Keith and Janet Kellogg University Art Gallery. The 2010 exhibit marks the 36th anniversary of Ink and Clay. This year’s competition was juried by Leslie Jones, associate curator of prints and drawings at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and Elaine Levin, art historian, independent curator and author. The show features 91 exceptional artworks by 72 artists, comprising a rich diversity in style, form and content. Read more...
CLASS/Law Alumni Networking Event
April 6 – Join the CLASS Alumni Chapter for an evening of networking at the W. Keith and Janet Kellogg University Art Gallery at 6:30 p.m. For more information or to RSVP, contact the office of Alumni Affairs at (909) 869-2963.
CBA Executive Speaker Series
April 8 – Come learn how to network your way to success. Hank Blank, founder and president of Blank and Associates, will be part of the College of Business Administration's and CBA Alumni Chapter Executive Speaker Series. RSVP today and start building your network. For more information, contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at (909) 869-2963 or visit www.csupomona.edu/alumni.
 15th Annual Hilda L. Solis Scholarship Dinner & Reception
April 9 – The Raices (Hispanic) Alumni Chapter and the Cesar E. Chavez Center for Higher Education are hosting the 15th Annual Hilda L. Solis Scholarship Dinner & Reception at Kellogg West Conference Center. Join alumni, scholarship recipients, keynote speaker Jose Calderon and many other friends for an unforgettable evening. Read more...
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Boeing Hires Six Graduating Members of Cyber Security Team
 When eight computer information systems (CIS) students entered a Cal Poly Pomona-sponsored competition last year, the goal was to win bragging rights as one of the best cyber security universities in the Western United States.
They fulfilled that goal and then some.
Six of the former teammates are now coworkers at Boeing, one of the prominent defense contractors in the country. In a rare hiring move, Boeing recruited all graduating members of Cal Poly Pomona‘s cyber defense team to work in its Anaheim office. They began their careers one month after graduation in June. Read more... |
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 Mike Scioscia Fundraiser Energizes Baseball Team
The Cal Poly Pomona baseball team kicked off its 2010 season with some major league fans its corner. At a fundraiser dinner on Feb. 6, athletics director Brian Swanson announced the largest gift in team history - $105,000 to improve Scolinos field from baseball alumnus Daniel Andrews. The donation was just one of many highlights of the evening. Read more...
 Broncos Capture CCAA Title
The Broncos have put together a run for the ages, earning a school-record 13th straight win and capping their second-straight California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) title with a dominating 77-54 victory over San Francisco State on Friday. "To play so well tonight against a well-coached team like San Francisco State that you know is going to fight to the very end, is incredibly gratifying," said head basketball coach Greg Kamansky, who won his third CCAA title in his 10 years. "It never got less than 14 in the second half and they never let up." Read more...
 Rose Float Program Receives Proclamation from City of Covina
Mayor Walter Allen, ’75 alumnus of Cal Poly Pomona, recognized the Cal Poly Pomona Rose Float Program on Feb. 16, during a city council meeting for its award-winning legacy and elevating the San Gabriel Valley. When the float made its return trip from Pasadena to Cal Poly Pomona, it made a pit stop in Covina on Jan. 3, and Allen formally greeted the students and welcomed them on behalf of the city. Read more...
To keep up with Cal Poly Pomona news and events, visit PolyCentric. |
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“Marines’ dogs in need of food, medicine” – Orange County Register (Feb. 10)
Jenna Palacios, ’06, hospitality management, has headed the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club’s efforts to establish and fund a kennel at Camp Pendleton to help deployed Marines and their families care for their canines. Read more...
“In the business of fun: Great America GM Raul Rehnborg” – The Santa Clara Weekly (Feb. 10)
Raul Rehnborg, ’93, aerospace engineering, is the general manager and vice president at Great America, a theme park in Northern California. Read more...
“Garden designer John Greenlee’s love affair with grasses” – San Diego Union-Tribune (Jan. 31)
Grass expert and author John Greenlee, ’85, horticulture, talks about his love of meadows. He wants homeowners who are committed to “time-consuming, synthetic chemical-sucking” lawns to abandon turf in favor of shimmering meadows alive with grasses and flowers, birds and butterflies. Read more...
“Tournament of Roses announces 2011 leaders” – Pasadena Independent (Feb. 2)
Lance M. Tibbet, a Tournament of Roses volunteer since 1980, has been elected to the Executive Committee and will serve as the tournament’s president in 2018. Tibbet studied ornamental horticulture at Cal Poly Pomona. Read more... |
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Save the Date for Tasting & Auction
 Delight in an afternoon of enticing fine wines and cuisine, place your bids on exclusive auction packages and enjoy a variety of entertainment from 1 to 4 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. Through March 31, guests can buy two or more tickets and pay only $75 per ticket. To purchase tickets and more details, visit www.polytaste.com.
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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.
 New 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. Register today!
The College of the Extended University
Several classes are being offered this spring for business and management professionals through the College of The Extended University. Sign up now to reserve your spot. Read more... |
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