BroncoBytes June 2

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IMPORTANT Dates & Deadlines
June 2 – Deadline to pay Summer Quarter 2006 fees
June 5 – 9 – Finals Week
June 9 – 11 – Commencement Ceremonies (Date will vary by college/school.)
June 13 – Add period for Summer 2006
June 19 – Summer Quarter begins
June 23 – Last day to withdraw with a “W” for Summer 2006
June 27 – 28 – Fall 2006 Priority Registration
July 31 – August 11 – Fall 2006 Registration


The TOC
· STRESS FREE ZONE
· NEW E-MAIL ON THE WAY
· BRONCO BOOKSTORE PROGRESSIVE SALE
· WARPED TOUR 2006 BACK STAGE PASSES
· 27TH ANNUAL BRONCO GOLF CLASSIC FUNDRAISER
· NEED A CARPOOL PARTNER?
THE 411: PREVENT SUMMER BRAIN DRAIN
· MODEL U.N. TEAM EARNS HONORS AT INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
· AMM AWARDS FIRST STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
· ASHMAN MAKES ANGELS PERFECT
· OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ADVISERS HONORED
· ATHLETES BECOME "BRONCO BUDDIES" WITH SCHOOLCHILDREN

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· STRESS FREE ZONE
The Wellness Center (bldg. 35-1341) will provide a quiet area to relax, listen to music, play games, watch a movie, make an arts and craft project, or even regress to your "childhood" by coloring or playing with Play-Doh! Monday-Thursday: 10 AM – 5 PM & Friday: 10 AM -3 PM.
http://dsa.csupomona.edu/shs/twc/stress_free_Z.asp


· NEW E-MAIL ON THE WAY
I&IT Is in the process of replacing the current student e-mail application, WebMail, with an Exchange application. The goal is to have all students running on Exchange by Fall 2006.
http://www.csupomona.edu/~iit/division/news.shtml


· BRONCO BOOKSTORE PROGRESSIVE SALE
Visit the Bookstore Atrium June 5-8 for great savings that get progressively better! (Day 1= 30% off Day 2 = 40% off and Day 3 and 4 = 50% off)
www.broncobookstore. com


· WARPED TOUR 2006 BACK STAGE PASSES
Donate a pint of blood at our next American Red Cross Blood Drive (June 27 & 28 at Ursa Minor, Bronco Student Center) and receive a free back-stage pass to the Warped Tour 2006 concert at the Pomona Fairplex on July 7. Passes are to be used in conjunction with your purchased ticket.
https://www.givelife.org/index.cfm?hlc=clpoly


· 27TH ANNUAL BRONCO GOLF CLASSIC FUNDRAISER
The 27th annual Bronco Golf Classic, which supports Cal Poly Pomona's student-athletes, will be held on Monday, June 26, at the South Hills Country Club in West Covina.
http://polycentric.csupomon a.edu/news.asp?id=1229


· NEED A CARPOOL PARTNER?
Rideshare can provide you with lots of transit options for your commute.
http://www.dsa.csupomona.ed u/parking/rideshare.asp

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THE 411: PREVENT SUMMER BRAIN DRAIN

Summer’s on its way and you’re ready! Before you pull out the swimsuit and suntan lotion, keep in mind the ‘Summer Brain Drain.’ Summer Brain Drain is that feeling in the fall when it takes a while to get back into the groove of classes and maybe even having to relearn information. According to a study by Dr. Harris Cooper, professor of psychology at the University of Missouri-Columbia, students lose one to three months worth of learning over the summer when their minds are not intellectually stimulated on a regular basis. Here a few tips to keep your brain in full

1. MyBrain.com – Get on the Net. Although it’s not the most mind-stimulating activity, every little bit counts. Try checking out different Web sites that might offer new information that would be interesting to you.
2. Dust off an old novel – Remember that book you always wanted to read but never had the time? Here’s your chance to read a few pages every night and even finish it.
3. Write a novel – So maybe you don’t have the time to write a novel but how about keeping a journal or sending a postcard to a friend. Just write something!
4. Parlez-vous Français? – Me neither, but summer’s a great time to learn. With three months on your hands why not try to learn a little French or any other langue for that matter.
5. Texas Count ‘Em – Play games that you like that keep your mind thinking like poker and Blackjack. Games that have numbers and counting involved tend to be the most effective.

Michael Grady, Ph.D., professor of educational studies in Saint Louis University’s College of Public Service says it best, “Challenging your brain is a lot like lifting weights to build muscles. If you don’t use it, you lose it.” Have a safe and smart summer!

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· MODEL U.N. TEAM EARNS HONORS AT INTL. COMPETITION
Cal Poly Pomona's 2006 National Model United Nations (NMUN) team accomplished another stellar performance at the annual NMUN conference, held April 11-15 in New York City.
http://polycentric.csupomon a.edu/news.asp?id=1238


· AMM AWARDS FIRST STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
For the first time, the Apparel Merchandising & Management (AMM) program awarded two scholarships for its winter quarter apparel promotion competition, thanks to the generosity of the California Fashion Association.
http://polycentric.csupomon a.edu/news.asp?id=1233


· ASHMAN MAKES ANGELS PERFECT
Cal Poly Pomona's head baseball coach, Mike Ashman, a guest batting practice pitcher for the Angels the last seven years, threw his first perfect round in Anaheim.
http://www.dailybulletin.co m/sports/ci_3882294


· OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ADVISERS HONORED
President Ortiz honored this year's Outstanding Academic Advisers for their dedication to students with a ceremony and reception on May 25 at the CLA Building's Heritage Conference Center.
http://polycentric.csupomon a.edu/news.asp?id=1228


· ATHLETES BECOME "BRONCO BUDDIES" WITH SCHOOLCHILDREN
A group of 250 children from Washington Elementary School participated in a series of clinics on May 19 as part of "Bronco Buddies," a year-long community service project that featured reading programs and athletic demonstrations from the various Cal Poly Pomona intercollegiate sports.
http://polycentric.csupomon a.edu/news.asp?id=1240