Poly Alumni ENewsletter March 2008

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Poly @lumni E-Newsletter MARCH 2008

If you have not visited Cal Poly Pomona in a while, this month's edition of Poly @lumni offers a few good reasons to do so. In May, the university is presenting the Southern California Tasting & Auction. This month's alumni spotlight highlights two former Broncos who are participating in this event with their companies - check it out and learn more about this exciting event. Also this spring, numerous professional development courses are being offered by Cal Poly Pomona's College of the Extended University. These programs are open to a wide community that extends to local and national audiences, and to new expanding international venues.

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New Landscape Technology Class
March 4 - The College of the Extended University will offer the Water Smart Landscape Plants series March 4 - April 8. This course is part of the Landscape Technology: Sustainable Landscaping/Water Conservation Certificate (CORE Certificate) program that focuses on drought tolerant plants, xeriscapes, efficient landscape design and more. The course will be offered at the Cal Poly Pomona Farm Store, Bldg. 211-B. For complete details, visit www.ceu.csupomona.ed u/courses/trade/default.aspx.

Alumni Reception in Washington D.C.
March 5 - Join Cal Poly Pomona alumni and campus representatives, as well as alumni from all 23 CSU campuses from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Longworth House Office Building, Caucus Room 1539. RSVP to cpalumni@csupomona.e du.

Landscape Supervision and Leadership Class
March 6 - A new six-week course in landscape supervision and leadership is being offered by the College of the Extended University from March 6 - April 10. This course offers a practical study of the management of landscape personnel in the public and private sectors. For complete details, visit www.ceu.csupomona.ed u/courses/trade/default.aspx


State-Approved Notary Training Classes Offered
March 13 - The College of the Extended University is offering a one-day seminar for individuals interested in becoming a notary. The state-approved class will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Bronco Student Center. Additional classes will be held April 10 and May 9. For complete details, visit www.ceu.csupomona.ed u/courses/business/default.aspx.

New Construction Course
April 1 - The College of the Extended University is offering a new construction course called Deciphering Construction Plans. The 10-week course is beneficial to both field and office personnel and is designed to provide students with the foundational knowledge of reading and interpreting plans and specifications for construction projects. For complete details, visit www.ceu.csupomona.ed u/courses/trade/default.aspx.

Teacher Job Fair
April 3 - Join representatives from about 40 schools from noon to 4 p.m. at the Bronco Student Center. Call (909) 869-2341 or e-mail clcapestro@csupomona .edu for more information.

2008 CSU Dodger Day
April 13 - Join alumni from Cal Poly Pomona and other Cal State Universities watch the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium. Game time is 1:10 p.m. and you must sign up by March 24. Tickets are $15, which is $5 off for a reserved level seat. Contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at 1-866-CPP-ALUM to sign up.

Spring Career Day & Summer Job Fair
April 17- Visit with more than 200 employers from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the University Quad. Bring copies of your resume and dress to impress. Call (909) 869-2341 or e-mail clcapestro@csupomona .edu for more information.

Annual Evening With Industry Event
April 17 - The Management & Human Resources department is hosting its annual Evening With Industry event. Alumni are invited to come network with top industry professionals and fellow alumni. This year's event is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Bronco Student Center, Ursa Minor Room. For more information and to be included in future correspondences regarding this event, send an e-mail to CPPEveningWithIndust ry@yahoo.com.

Pride & Excellence Scholarship Dinner 2008
April 17 - Sponsored by the Pride Center, the Lambda Chapter of the Cal Poly Pomona Alumni Association and Pride Alliance, this event celebrates and honors students for their contributions to the LGBT community. A special Donor's Reception will be held at 5 p.m. at Kellogg West Conference Center, followed by the dinner and award presentation from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person. You can also sponsor a student who might otherwise not be able to attend the dinner for the small cost of $28. Please RSVP to Pride Center Coordinator Fernando Estrada at festrada@csupomona.e du.

Southern California Tasting and Auction
May 4 -The university will host the inaugural Southern California Tasting & Auction - an adventure of tastes, sights, and sounds on May 4. Nearly 800 discerning university friends and alumni will enjoy this unforgettable, open-air gathering to take place in the picturesque setting of the W.K. Kellogg Commemorative Rose Garden and the Aratani Japanese Garden. For more info, visit www.polytaste.com

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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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Grant Explores Barriers to Success in Math
Why are there fewer women and ethnic minorities represented in the math disciplines? Cal Poly Pomona has received a National Science Foundation grant that will explore that important question as the nation struggles to address the shortage of students entering the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. Read more...

Northrop Grumman Donates Global Hawk Unmanned Aircraft Model
Northrop Grumman donated a 1/5-scale model of the RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The unveiling took place during Northrop Grumman Day at Cal Poly Pomona on Feb. 14. Read more...

Lynn Turner Named Interim Dean for College of Business Administration
Interim Provost Herm Lujan has announced that Lynn Turner will immediately assume the responsibilities of interim dean for the College of Business Administration (CBA) until a national search for the permanent position is complete. Read more...

Hilda Solis Scholarship Event Honors Nine Students
Nine Cal Poly Pomona students from a variety of disciplines were awarded scholarships during the 12th annual Hilda L. Solis Scholarship Dinner and Reception on Friday, Feb. 22 at Kellogg West Conference Center. Norma Torres, mayor of Pomona, gave the keynote address. Read more...

Rec Center Referendum Up For Vote
As the March 5 and 6 referendum dates for the proposed Rec Center approach, ASI is encouraging students to exercise their right to vote. ASI has engaged several strategies to ease the burden of the former voting process for students. Read more...

Cal Poly Pomona Students Provide Tax Aid
Continuing a long-standing tradition, Cal Poly Pomona accounting students will offer free federal and state income tax assistance to Pomona Valley residents every Saturday through April 12. Read more...

To keep up with Cal Poly Pomona news and events, visit PolyCentric.

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Have You Joined Your Alumni Association?
Did you know the university is ranked in several national surveys by recording the percentage and number of active members in our Alumni Association? Your alma mater's Alumni Association is committed to offering benefits, events and programs that enrich your life and the lives of other Cal Poly Pomona alumni. And to accomplish these goals, we need your support. Click here to join today!

New Look. New Opportunities. New Web Site.
The College of the Extended University has launched its new Web site with the goal of making the site more user-friendly and informative. The site contains many new features and highlights several new programs of interest to the campus and business community. Visit the new site at www.ceu.csupomona.ed u.