Poly Alumni E-Newsletter - November 2005

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NOVEMBER 2005

The Civil Engineering Department doesn’t have to search far for a reason to be thankful. Whether it’s through concrete canoe support or a scholarship endowment, Larry Gates ’87 is always right there, as he is this issue’s alumni spotlight. Happy Thanksgiving.

The Broncos are Coming to Tuscon
November 6 – Join President and Mrs. Ortiz, alumni, friends and a bus-load of fans from Pomona for an opportunity to cheer the Bronco women’s basketball team in a pre-season exhibition game against the Lady Wildcats in Tuscon, Az. Read more...

Collins School Alumni Mixer
November 7 – The Collins School of Hospitality Management is hosting an alumni and student networking mixer from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Restaurant at Kellogg Ranch. RSVP with the Office of Alumni Affairs at cpalumni@csupomona.edu or (909) 869-2963.

Latino Art Exhibit
November 8 to December 17 – The Cal Poly Pomona Downtown Center Gallery Presents Tres Mundos: Tres Expreciónes, showcasing three diverse painting styles representing the contrasting lives of Latinos in the western hemisphere. Read more...

Sign Up: State-Approved Notary Classes
November 10 – The College of the Extended University is offering a one-day seminar for individuals interested in becoming a notary. Whether new to the profession or a seasoned notary, you will receive practical training to sail through the National Notary Exam, and this program guarantees you'll pass! Classes will be held Nov. 10 and Dec. 8 at the Bronco Student Center. Read more...

Chevere Latin Jazz Band with Rudy Regalado
November 12 – Presented by the Cal Poly Pomona Downtown Center Gallery, percussionist Rudy Regalado leads the five-person ensemble Chevere in celebrating the opening of the Tres Mundos: Tres Expreciónes exhibit. Read more...

Wine and Cheese with the Music Department
November 12 – Music alumni are invited to a wine & cheese reception at 4 p.m. at the Cal Poly Pomona Downtown Center to honor the appointment of assistant professor Arthur Winer in the area of music industry studies. Read more...

Wine-Tasting Seminars Scheduled
November 17 and December 13 – Learn about wine at these new seminars. The Nov. 17 session on “Introduction to Wine Tasting” is for beginners who want to sample a variety of wines, learn about tasting techniques and buying wine. The Dec. 13 session on “Exploring Two Worlds: Bordeaux and Cucamonga” features two fourth-generation winemakers sharing their expertise and wines from very different regions. Read more…

Seventh Annual Healing and Earth Powwow
November 19 and 20 – Featured at this event are native foods, dances, arts and crafts, story telling, vendors, and a children's village with hands-on projects. Read more...

Business “Tools for Success” featuring Michael J. Lipsey
November 30 – The College of Business Administration (CBA) is teaming with commercial realtor associations to provide continuing education for CBA alumni. Michael J. Lipsey is an internationally recognized leader in training and consulting for the commercial real estate industry. Read more…

Larry Gates '87, Civil Engineering Larry Gates ’87, Civil Engineering
President, Development Resource Consultants, Inc.

Some people, when they leave with their degrees, might harbor fond memories of their alma maters, but do not return. Civil engineering alumnus Lawrence “Larry” Gates graduated in 1987 from Cal Poly Pomona, but he never really left. He and his wife, Amy, continue to support current and future students in extraordinary ways.

“I feel that I got a superb education at a reasonable price,” says Gates. “People who become successful should give back to their university, especially the state-supported ones that don't receive many outside donations.” Read more...

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!

Fall 2006 Open Enrollment Underway
The fall 2006 initial application filing period for California State University campuses opened on October 1 and will run through November 30. The CSU received 36,600 online applications during the first two weeks of the filing period. Read more...

Cal Poly Universities Unveil "Enchanted Reverie," 58th Float Entry Into Tournament of Roses Parade
Cal Poly Universities' (in Pomona and San Luis Obispo) Rose Float Associations have finalized the design for their 58th entry into the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, "Enchanted Reverie." Read more...

Bartell Named Interim Dean for College of Education & Integrative Studies
Carol A. Bartell, who had served as the dean of the Charter College of Education at California State University, Los Angeles, has been named interim dean for Cal Poly Pomona's College of Education & Integrative Studies (CEIS). Read more...

Comcast Profiles University's Farmstore, Emergency Preparedness and CSU's Impact on Engineering Industry
Comcast Cable has created and aired three new video interviews last month highlighting members of the Cal Poly Pomona community and profiling their programs. Read more...

Landscape Architecture Students Take Top Honors
Pamela Brown and Allen Compton took home two of the 16 top student awards presented by the American Society of Landscape Architects at the 2005 ASLA awards ceremony. Read more...

ASI logo Men’s Basketball Rolls Out New Booster Club
The 2003 and 2005 West Region Champion Men’s Basketball program is introducing its Fastbreak Booster Club. It is $100 to join and it includes an all-sports pass for two admissions to Bronco athletic events for the entire year. For more information on how you can be part of the winning team, contact jhall@csupomona.edu or call 869-2833.

ASI logo ASI Alumni Chapter News
Associate Students, Inc. is one step closer in reaching its charter for its newly formed alumni chapter. Acting chairs, professional staff and former and current student leaders convened in October to review important factors needed to become an official entity under the Cal Poly Pomona Alumni Association. Read more...

New Glass Mosaic Mural Planned for Lyle Center Amphitheatre
Art department faculty member Joyce Hesselgrave is working with Kyle Brown, director of Center for Regenerative Studies, in creating a unique glass mosaic mural for the Lyle Center Amphitheatre. The design, based on an abstract of the center’s original topographical overhead, was conceived and drawn by Hesselgrave. It will be developed/constructed by students in her Art 280 sculpture class.

Academy of Literacy through the Arts Classes
The Academy for Literacy through the Arts offers excellent programs in the arts for children and youth at the Cal Poly Pomona Downtown Center. New classes begin in January. Read more...

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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