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***Admin*** · 03-04-08, 12:16 AM

On Saturday, May 4, Cal Poly Pomona is hosting an unforgettable afternoon of cuisine, fine wine, live and silent auctions, and entertainment. The Southern California Tasting & Auction is sure to become a signature event, engaging alumni and members of the campus community. The purpose of the Tasting & Auction is to support and advance academic enrichment for Cal Poly Pomona students and increase scholarship opportunities. Several of the university's alumni and friends in the hospitality industry are participating, and close to 800 guests are expected to attend this special engagement.

This month, you are cordially invited to meet two alumni who are returning to campus with their restaurant companies as participants of the Southern California Tasting & Auction.

Russ Bendel '05
The Collins School of Hospitality Management
Operating Partner, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Newport Beach

Russ Bendel has been with OSI Restaurant Partners, Inc., for nine years. He spent six years with Outback Steakhouse and three with Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. During his career he has held an array of titles, from dishwasher to manager. Read more...

Luther Kwok '90
The Collins School of Hospitality Management
Concept Director, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc.

Luther Kwok is one of many alumni who also answered the call to come back and support their alma mater. As a longtime employee of the Panda Restaurant Group, Inc., he is looking forward to participating in what is slated to be become "a one-of-a-kind event." Read more...

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*Admin* Think About It Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,983	Student/Alumni Spotlight On Saturday, May 4, Cal Poly Pomona is hosting an unforgettable afternoon of cuisine, fine wine, live and silent auctions, and entertainment. The Southern California Tasting & Auction is sure to become a signature event, engaging alumni and members of the campus community. The purpose of the Tasting & Auction is to support and advance academic enrichment for Cal Poly Pomona students and increase scholarship opportunities. Several of the university's alumni and friends in the hospitality industry are participating, and close to 800 guests are expected to attend this special engagement. This month, you are cordially invited to meet two alumni who are returning to campus with their restaurant companies as participants of the Southern California Tasting & Auction. Russ Bendel '05 The Collins School of Hospitality Management Operating Partner, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Newport Beach Russ Bendel has been with OSI Restaurant Partners, Inc., for nine years. He spent six years with Outback Steakhouse and three with Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. During his career he has held an array of titles, from dishwasher to manager. Read more... Luther Kwok '90 The Collins School of Hospitality Management Concept Director, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. Luther Kwok is one of many alumni who also answered the call to come back and support their alma mater. As a longtime employee of the Panda Restaurant Group, Inc., he is looking forward to participating in what is slated to be become "a one-of-a-kind event." Read more...