Cal Poly Pomona's BroncoBytes Jan. 3 (EMail)

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BroncoBytes - January 3, 2006
A Weekly E-Newsletter to Cal Poly Pomona Students

IMPORTANT Dates & Deadlines
Jan. 3 to 10 - Add/Drop Period
Jan. 3 - Second Installment Payment Due
Jan. 7 - Last day to receive refund for returned textbooks
Jan. 9 - Last day to drop classes without record or withdraw from the University
Jan. 10 - Last day to add classes or pay fees for add/drop period

The TOC
o ENV 115: NOW OPEN
o EXPANDED HOURS THE 1ST WEEK OF THE QUARTER
o APPLY TO NATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE
o JOIN THE MUSIC OF LIFE
o ENROLL IN IGE 120S
o LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER MOVES
o THE "S" STANDS FOR SERVICE LEARNING
o FREE OMNI 31 DAY BUS PASS
o HUNGRY?
o NEED A CARPOOL PARTNER?
o WINTER QUARTER PARKING PERMITS
o JOIN A SPORTS NURTITIONAL STUDY
o THE 411: ON-CAMPUS ACADEMIC RESOURCES
o CPP BASKETBALL TEAMS POST WINS
o CAL POLY POMONA TEAM REPORTS PROGRESS ON FLU VACCINE
o HISPANIC OUTLOOK NAMES CPP AS PUBLISHER'S PICK

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CPPtv: This Just In
o ENV 115: NOW OPEN
Looking for a great GE class for Area C-1? Learn about art and design, architecture and cities, gardens and nature by enrolling in ENV 115, "History of Art and Design." E-mail ENV Associate Dean Noel Vernon (ndvernon@csupomona. edu) to learn more -- or join the class on Thur., Jan. 5, at 8:30 a.m. in the University Theater. http://www.csupomona.edu/~env/

o EXPANDED HOURS THE 1ST WEEK OF THE QUARTER
Some offices will expand their operational hours during the first five days of the quarter:
o Bronco Bookstore http://www.bookstore.csupom ona.edu/hours.asp
o Student Accounts/Cashiers Services http://www.csupomona.edu/fas/hours.html
o Financial Aid http://dsa.csupomona.edu/financial_aid/contact.asp
o Photo ID http://dsa.csupomona.edu/admissions/broncoaccess/contact.asp
o Registrar's Office http://dsa.csupomona.edu/registrar/contact.asp

o APPLY TO NATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE (NSE)
Applications for the National Student Exchange Program will be available Jan. 9 in 98-T4 or on-line at http://www.dsa.csupomona.ed u/enrollmentservices/nse/.

o JOIN THE MUSIC OF LIFE
Cal Poly Pomona's Music Department invites all students, from any major, who desire vocal or instrumental performance experience to add to the excitement and enjoyment of their university life by lending their talents to one of the Music Department's dynamic groups. http://www.class.csupomona. edu/mu/Ensembles.html

o ENROLL IN IGE 120S
Calling all freshmen! Spaces are still available to enroll in the Interdisciplinary General Education Program (IGE). If you prefer discussions to lecturers and papers to objective exams then IGE may be right for you! Sign up for IGE 120S, T/Th 10am, NBR 12355. http://www.csupomona.edu/~ige/program.html

o LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER MOVES
The Learning Resource Center has relocated to the portable buildings just south of the Library. http://www.csupomona.edu/~lrc/location.html

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o THE "S" STANDS FOR SERVICE LEARNING
Service-learning courses provide students with structured opportunities to learn, develop, and reflect through active community involvement. http://academic.csupomona.e du/ccsl/course/course_listing.asp

o FREE OMNI (SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY) 31 DAY BUS PASS
The first two students who come to inquire at Rideshare 98-R2-14, will receive the free passes. Enjoy the FREE Ride compliments of Parking and Transportation Services' Rideshare. http://www.dsa.csupomona.ed u/parking/rideshare.asp

o HUNGRY?
Check out Cal Poly Pomona's dining options and hours. http://www.foundation.csupo mona.edu/dining/dininghours

o NEED A CARPOOL PARTNER?
Cal Poly Pomona Rideshare teamed up with AlterNetRides, a private company that assists communities by finding other Rideshare commuter matches based on the commute application. http://AlterNetRides.com/?Destination=1030112 519

o WINTER QUARTER PARKING PERMITS
Students who requested and paid for their parking permit during registration should expect to receive their permit in the mail. Students who did not request and pay for their permit during registration should buy one at Student Accounts by Jan. 10. Parking & Transportation Services will begin citing vehicles for parking without a permit Jan. 11. http://dsa.csupomona.edu/parking

o JOIN A SPORTS NURTITIONAL STUDY
Kinesiology grad student is looking for 20 to 30 year-old, physically active females. Minimal participation - only one session. http://polycentric.csupomon a.edu/announcements.asp?id =468

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THE 411: ON-CAMPUS ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Want to improve your GPA? Cal Poly Pomona has several on-campus resources to help you achieve your academic goals. You can find the follow programs at the Learning Resource Center located in the portable buildings between the Library and parking lots C & D, just south of Bldg 13.

ASI University-Wide Tutoring Program
The ASI University-Wide Tutoring Program provides individual and group tutoring in various subjects for all Cal Poly Pomona students at a low cost.
http://www.csupomona.edu/~lrc/tutoring.html

College Reading Skills Program (CRSP)
CRSP services offer students opportunities in improving reading and study skills, developing professional skills, and enhancing personal growth.
http://www.csupomona.edu/~lrc/crsp/

McNair Scholars Program
The McNair Scholars Program is dedicated to increasing the number of low income and first generation Cal Poly Pomona students gaining admission to and completing doctoral levels of study. http://www.csupomona.edu/~lrc/mcnair/

Here are more resources outside of the Learning Resource Center:
Mathematics Student Help Center (MaSH)
MaSH offers a "free" walk-in tutoring for Preparatory, and 100/200 Level Math and Statistics Classes at Building 8 Room 146 http://www.csupomona.edu/~math/

The University Writing Center (UWC)
The UWC serves all Cal Poly Pomona students regardless of program or major. There is no charge. You can come in with any type of writing assignment at any stage of the process. The UWC is located in Building 1 Room 220. http://www.csupomona.edu/~uwc/index.html

These are just a few of the programs offered at Cal Poly Pomona. Ask your professors and department about special services and programs for your major.

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FLASHback
o CPP BASKETBALL TEAMS POST WINS
The women's basketball team took care of a pair of streaks and the men's basketball team finally got that elusive first home victory. http://dsa.csupomona.edu/athletics
o CAL POLY POMONA TEAM REPORTS PROGRESS ON FLU VACCINE
A Cal Poly Pomona instructor and a team of Los Angeles-based researchers say they are close to creating a vaccine that kills the avian flu. http://www.sgvtribune.com/ci_3299094
o HISPANIC OUTLOOK NAMES CPP AS PUBLISHER'S PICK
CPP is recognized nationally for having solid records in recruiting, enabling, and graduating Hispanic students. http://www.calstate.edu/pa/news/2005/picks05.shtml
o THE POLY POST
o POLYCENTRIC


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