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Poly @lumni E-Newsletter NOVEMBER 2004

If you elect to read the spotlight on political science alumna Jennifer Franco, you'll discover how the Model U.N. team experience helped her gain insight to international diplomacy. This month, don't forget to cast your eyes on the Bronco basketball team, with season kick off Nov. 13. Also, alumnus Hae Park and his wife, Shina, show their support through a generous $1 million gift to create an alumni office at the Collins School. They certainly have our vote!

Events

RoundtableBusiness Ethics Alumni/Students Roundtable
November 10 – What are the ethical issues facing today's businesses? A diverse panel, brought together by the Students in Free Enterprise club, will explore these issues as leaders of the business community come together with Cal Poly Pomona students, alumni, faculty and staff. Read more...

Network Reception for Environmental Design Alumni
November 12 – The College of Environmental Design will host a reception for alumni at the Steelcase showroom headquarters in Santa Ana. Read more...

Broncos Logo11th Annual Meet the Broncos
November 13 – It is time to kick off basketball season. Get your first glimpse of the 2004-05 women's basketball team in action and personally meet the players who so proudly represent our university. Read more...

6th Annual Healing the Earth Powwow6th Annual Healing the Earth Powwow
November 20 – Cal Poly Pomona’s Native American Student Center and Mt. San Antonio College’s Native American Intertribal Student Alliance will host a traditional intertribal one-day powwow. There will be a tipi village, children’s arts and crafts, opportunity drawings, vendors, native food and giveaways. Read more...

Alumni Spotlight

Jennifer FrancoJennifer Franco '00, Political Science
Policy Analyst, Senate Republican Caucus

What is a typical day at the office for political science graduate Jennifer Franco? As a policy consultant on the Public Employees Retirement System and Veteran's Affairs, Franco works for the Senate Republican Caucus in Sacramento and insists there is no typical day.

“It depends on the legislature,” she says. “It depends on deadlines. I look at the daily file and see if we have any hearings or floor sessions and, if so, what bills are going to be heard that day.” Read more...

Class Notes

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News

Hae and Shina ParkParks Give $1 Million Toward Alumni Office at Collins School of Hospitality Management
Cal Poly Pomona is grateful local entrepreneurs Hae and Shina Park have pledged $1 million to create an Alumni Office at the Collins School of Hospitality Management. Read more …

2004-05 President's Council Scholars Honored
Cal Poly Pomona recognizes outstanding student achievement through the President's Council Scholars program. Considered the most prestigious scholarship series at the university, President's Council Scholarships have been awarded to 20 undergraduate and four graduate students, who represent each of the academic colleges. Read more...

Bronco Voter Rush 2004Rally Encourages Voter Registration
Associated Students Inc. (ASI) has organized Bronco Voter Rush 2004, a campus-wide initiative to get students registered to vote. Read more...

BroncoFusionCollins School Students Help Raise Money to Support Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County
Hospitality Management students used their classroom knowledge to make a difference in the community on Oct. 7. The 49 students in HRT 281: Professional Cooking Lecture and Lab hosted a booth and volunteered at the Food, Wine, and Micro-Brew Festival at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. The event raised an estimated $65,000 for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County. Read more...

Announcements

Alumni ConnectionsCal Poly Pomona Alumni Connections
Looking to connect with fellow Cal Poly Pomona alumni? Want to update your address? Now you can through a new online community called Cal Poly Pomona Alumni Connections. Other features of this portal include a site to post networking events, links to the university’s Career Center and up-to-date campus news. Read more...

Alumni Association Board of DirectorsUpdate on Alumni Board
Members of the Cal Poly Pomona Alumni Association Board of Directors came together on Sep. 25 to discuss everything from the growing membership program to how they can partner with their alma mater. Read more...

Business Alumni Chapter Embarks on a New Tradition
Alumni at Angels GameOn Sept. 20, 100 College of Business Administration alumni and friends gathered at Angel Stadium for a catered barbecue dinner, a presentation from Dean Turner, and the opportunity to see the Anaheim Angels defeat the Seattle Mariners. For more information on how to get involved and participate in other events sponsored by the College of Business Administration Alumni Chapter , contact the Office of Alumni Affairs. Click here to view photos.

Alumni BrickLimited Time Offer: Alumni Bricks Half-Off
Since its founding in 1993, the Alumni Brick Walkway has not only enhanced the beautifully landscaped area of the rose garden, but has also provided many scholarships through the Brick Walk Scholarship Endowment Fund. Now, for the first time ever, alumni bricks are being offered for only $100. This is 50 percent off the regular price of $200. Read more...

Glen CampbellSAVE THE DATE: Founders’ Celebration 2005
You’re invited to have “A Goodtime with Glen Campbell” at Founders’ Celebration 2005 on Saturday, March 5, at the Pacific Palms Resort in the City of Industry. Founders’ Celebration is the university’s premier social and support gala, which helps fund student scholarships and academic enrichment. Tickets start at $375. For more information or to make reservations, call (909) 869-4852 or e-mail lvjohnson@csupomona.edu.

Support Cal Poly Pomona

Cal Poly Pomona is an exceptional university. From its outstanding faculty and staff, and a well-prepared student body, to a large base of successful alumni, there is much we have to be thankful for. Beyond these assets that have helped us earn an international reputation for excellence and enterprise, this university is particularly thankful for a strong foundation of supporters that are so essential for building excellence. Click here to support Cal Poly Pomona.

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