| Poly Alumni ENewsletter September 2007 Poly @lumni E-Newsletter SEPTEMBER 2007
Alumni Affairs' new online Bronco Mentoring Program is now 500 mentors strong, and student recruitment will begin in October. The online community offers alumni and current students a convenient way to establish contacts and network with our alumni. In this edition of Poly @lumni you will read about two graduates who have decided to invest their valuable time mentoring Cal Poly Pomona students. Join them today by clicking here, activating your account and becoming an alumni mentor. Upcoming Events Chivas USA
Sept. 13 & 22 - The Raices (Hispanic) Alumni chapter is sponsoring two evenings at Home Depot Center. Watch Chivas USA vs. LA Galaxy on Sept. 13 for $20. Tickets are also on sale for Chivas USA vs. Kansas City on Sept. 22 for $20. A two-game package deal is $35. Tickets will go quick. Contact Lorena Marquez at (909) 869-5448 or e-mail marquez@csupomona.ed u, by Sept. 7 to RSVP for the Sept. 13. RSVP by Sept. 20 for the second game. Each game starts at 8 p.m. IT Training and Leadership Orientation Sessions
Sept. 15 - The College of the Extended University is hosting orientation sessions from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for IT Training & Leadership as well as Leadership & Supervisory Training. The free events will be held at Cal Poly Pomona's Center for Training, Technology and Incubation (Bldg. 220B). Participants will hear an overview of the new IT Training and Leadership course curricula and can meet with the program managers to discuss the courses and certificate programs. For complete details and registration information visit, www.ceu.csupomona.ed u/it-orientation or www.ceu.csupomona.ed u/leadership-orientation. Food Management Certificate for Food Handlers
Sept. 25 - The College of the Extended University is offering an intensive one-day course highlighting basic principles of safe food preparation and handling as stated in the FDA Food Code. The course will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Cal Poly Pomona's Center for Training Technology & Incubation. For more information or to register, call (909) 869-4495 or visit http://www.ceu.csupomona.ed u/courses/trade/foodsafety.asp. Pack the Stands
Sept. 28 - Come support Cal Poly Pomona's Men's Soccer as the team takes on Sonoma State at the CPP Soccer Field from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. This event is free. To learn more about Cal Poly Pomona's Athletics program, visit http://dsa.csupomona.edu/athletics/default.asp. Grad and Professional School Day
Oct. 4 - Need information about grad schools? More than 90 different quality graduate and professional programs will be available during the information fair in the University Quad from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event is open to the public. Parking is $5. For more information, e-mail Karen Capestro at klcapestro@csupomona .edu. Alumni Association Golf Tournament
Oct. 5 - Spend a Friday morning playing golf at Coyote Hills in Fullerton AND raise money for scholarships. All proceeds will go toward the Alumni Scholars program. Read more... Matt's Run
Oct. 6 - Matt's Run returns to Cal Poly Pomona. More than 500 people are expected to participate in this 5K community event that supports the Matthew Myers Memorial Scholarship Fund. Read more... Fall 2007 Career Day
Oct. 18 - More than 200 companies will be in the University Quad from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring resumes and dress to impress. For more information, visit http://career.csupomona.edu . 15th Annual Pumpkin Festival
Oct. 20-21 - Activities include an Insect Fair, petting zoo, horse rides, entertainment and a variety of food and game booths sponsored by student clubs. Visitors may also purchase Cal Poly Pomona grown produce and ornamental plants, plus a variety of gift items from the Farm Store at Kellogg Ranch. Read more... Preview Day
Oct. 27 - Know a prospective student? Preview Day is an excellent way for prospective students to become familiar with Cal Poly Pomona. Workshops covering admissions and test requirements, honors program, international programs, living on-campus, financial aid scholarships, educational opportunity program and more are available. Read more... |