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| Poly @lumni E-Newsletter |
FEBRUARY 2005 |
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| As senior scientist for the Getty, alumnus Michael Schilling '83, ‘90 uses chemistry to identify and preserve valuable masterpieces. Having the right chemistry has also been key to the Bronco Women's Basketball team, which is recognizing its successful program next month. The only ingredient missing from this Poly @lumni is you – enjoy the issue! |
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|  Panel to Explore “Changing Communities”
February 9 – What are the demographic changes taking place in Southern California? Find out at a panel discussion, “Changing Communities,” sponsored by the Michi and Walter Weglyn Endowed Chair of Multicultural Studies and the Center for Community Service-Learning. Read more...
 Annual Hospitality Career Expo
February 17 – Students and alumni of The Collins School of Hospitality Management are invited to bring their resumes and meet with recruiters from more than 50 major hospitality companies. Read more...
 Women’s Basketball Alumni Night
March 4 – All former Cal Poly Pomona women's basketball players are invited to participate in an evening honoring the student-athletes who have made the program the most successful in the NCAA Division II. Alumni are encouraged to join the team for the regular-season finale against Cal State Monterey Bay and a special halftime reception in their honor. A celebration for this year's graduating seniors will take place immediately following the 5:30 game in Kellogg Gym.
For more information, e-mail Julie Hall at jhall@csupomona.edu.
 Have “A Goodtime With Glen Campbell” at Founders’ Celebration
March 5 – Alumni are invited to enjoy the music of Glen Campbell and special guest Debby Campbell while raising funds that allow Cal Poly Pomona to continue to provide academic excellence. Founders' Celebration is a special evening honoring university partners and supporting the educational mission and future vision of Cal Poly Pomona. Read more...
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| Michael Schilling '83, '90, Chemistry
 Senior Scientist, Getty Conservation Institute
More than 20 years ago, one of Mike Schilling’s first assignments for what is now the Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) was verifying the authenticity of a painting depicting the Madonna and Child. The Getty was planning to purchase the apparent 14th century work of art for a sizeable sum.
“It looked authentic to me, and it looked authentic to the curators and conservators,” says Schilling. Read more... |
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| What have you been doing lately? Keep us posted by submitting your class notes, which are also posted online. Take a moment and let your classmates learn about you by clicking here! |
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|  David Klock Named Dean of College of Business Administration
David Klock, who had served as the chief executive officer of the CompBenefits Corp. for 11 years, has been named dean of the College of Business Administration. He begins his new position on June 13. "Bringing David Klock to Cal Poly Pomona means great things for the College of Business Administration," says President Michael Ortiz. Read more...
 Assistant Professor Survives Tsunami, Urges Americans to Help Devastated Regions
It's been difficult for assistant professor of Sociology Faye Wachs to get back to her normal teaching routine. Over the past three weeks, media outlets nationwide have clambered to hear her retell the harrowing experience of how she and her husband survived the deadly tsunami while scuba diving in Thailand and witnessed the devastation of its aftermath. Read more...
 University Prepares for Construction of New Parking Structure and Parking Expansions
Parking & Transportation Services, in partnership with Facilities Planning & Management, has begun a series of replacement parking lot expansions to offset the spaces that will be lost during the construction for Parking Structure I in Lot F. In total, 650 additional parking spaces will be created throughout the campus by mid-February 2005, with additional spaces coming later in the academic year. Read more...
 Professor Votes in Iraqi Elections
For Farouk Darweesh, a professor in Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering, the Iraq election is an emotional event, representing hard work and family sacrifices, a tribute to lost loved ones and the beginning of a new democracy in his homeland. Read more...
 CSU UPDATE - A Message From Chancellor Charles B. Reed
Welcome back to a new year and a new term at the California State University. I want to take this opportunity to bring you up to date on the latest news on the state budget. Read more...
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|  Engineering Open House Needs Alumni Volunteers
Celebrate National Engineers Week by volunteering your time as a greeter to escort families and provide information from 6:30 a.m. to noon on Feb. 26. For more information or to volunteer, contact Tina Shelton at (909) 869-2477 or cnshelton@csupomona.edu.
 “Lost” Basketball Alumnae
The Trophy Club is searching for “lost” alumnae from the Women's' Basketball program. If you have any information to help connect the team with a “lost” alumna, please contact alumna Jessica Holland via e-mail at jessicaholland@email.com or Head Coach Paul Thomas pbthomas@csupomona.edu . Click here for more information on the Women's Basketball team.
Call for Submissions for Harvest International 2005
The English & Foreign Languages department's International Anthology is seeking poetry, short fiction, drama (one act plays) analytical /critical essays or personal essays. Read more...
 Music Department Presents Performances Through Winter Quarter
The campus community is invited to attend more than a dozen musical performances that will be offered this winter through the Music department. The on-campus concerts feature students, faculty, staff and guest artists and draw from a wide range of musical genres. Read more...
 Photos Needed for Baseball Alumni Web Site
With baseball season in full swing, a new Web site to connect former Bronco Baseball players is under construction, but is in need of photos. If you have any photos to share, please contact Julie Hall, director of development, at jhall@csupomona.edu or (909) 869-2825. For a complete list of games, visit www.broncoathletics.com.
 "Can You Spare a Grand …Piano that Is?"
First built for the Kellogg family in the 1920s, Manor House now serves as the private resident for the University President. The historical Mediterranean home has been renovated recently with the arrival of President and Mrs. Ortiz on campus; however, one “key” feature is missing – a grand piano. Your contribution can become a part of Cal Poly Pomona history. Read more... |
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