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A Message From President Ortiz
Before leaving for the holiday break, university President Michael Ortiz invites the campus community to watch his last video address for the 2007 calendar year. During his approximately 12-minute video, Ortiz discusses the Prioritization and Recovery Initiative, the October demonstration regarding math and science classes, the university's budget, the second annual EMPIRE Symposium and the Rose Float. The address also includes comments about energy conservation efforts and construction projects on campus. Read more...

Bulb Exchange Sheds Light on Conservation
Students living in university housing are being encouraged to think globally and act locally starting with one light bulb at a time. On Nov. 28 and Nov. 29 at Alamitos Hall, more than 130 student residents traded incandescent light bulbs for the more energy-efficient compact fluorescent lamps. Read more...

NSF Grant Boosts Cyber Security Studies
A $600,000 cyber security grant awarded to Cal Poly Pomona and a consortium of colleges could bolster the Southern California education system and workforce for years to come. The universities and colleges participating in the grant aim to produce more graduates who specialize in cyber security, also known as information assurance. Read more...

Cal Poly Pomona Prepares Students to be 'Green' Leaders
Given the increasing number of job opportunities in the environmental sustainability industry and the university's commitment to the green movement, it's no surprise to find hundreds throughout campus focused on sustainability across the disciplines whether social science, business, civil engineering or biology. Read more...

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*Admin* Think About It Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,983	News A Message From President Ortiz Before leaving for the holiday break, university President Michael Ortiz invites the campus community to watch his last video address for the 2007 calendar year. During his approximately 12-minute video, Ortiz discusses the Prioritization and Recovery Initiative, the October demonstration regarding math and science classes, the university's budget, the second annual EMPIRE Symposium and the Rose Float. The address also includes comments about energy conservation efforts and construction projects on campus. Read more... Bulb Exchange Sheds Light on Conservation Students living in university housing are being encouraged to think globally and act locally starting with one light bulb at a time. On Nov. 28 and Nov. 29 at Alamitos Hall, more than 130 student residents traded incandescent light bulbs for the more energy-efficient compact fluorescent lamps. Read more... NSF Grant Boosts Cyber Security Studies A $600,000 cyber security grant awarded to Cal Poly Pomona and a consortium of colleges could bolster the Southern California education system and workforce for years to come. The universities and colleges participating in the grant aim to produce more graduates who specialize in cyber security, also known as information assurance. Read more... Cal Poly Pomona Prepares Students to be 'Green' Leaders Given the increasing number of job opportunities in the environmental sustainability industry and the university's commitment to the green movement, it's no surprise to find hundreds throughout campus focused on sustainability across the disciplines whether social science, business, civil engineering or biology. Read more... To keep up with Cal Poly Pomona news and events, visit PolyCentric. __________________ Cal Poly Forums