Poly @lumni E-Newsletter SEPTEMBER 2003
Good-bye summer, hello fall. September ushers in the cycle of all those autumn-related holidays and traditions, making it a very active time on campus. The new sports season has begun and professors and students are gearing up for the first day of classes, September 25. In this issue of Poly @lumni, enjoy reading personal CP sign stories, mark your calendars for upcoming alumni events, and meet successful local businessman Lowell Overton, a proud and active Bronco alumnus featured in this month's Alumni Spotlight.

Meet Cal Poly Pomona's Fifth President in Upcoming Reception
October – Watch for the confirmed reception date in next month's Poly @lumni, and be among the first to meet President J. Michael Ortiz, the university's new leader, and his wife, Betty. The couple is eager to learn more about Cal Poly Pomona from the perspective of its alumni. Hear Dr. Ortiz's ideas for the future of the campus, or just come for some neighborly chat...Read more...

On-Campus Career Fair
October 16 Connect with more than 100 companies at the university's Career Day job fair 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Bronco Student Center. Explore careers and speak with employers from a wide variety of industries. Don't forget to bring resumes. Contact Karen Capestro, (909) 869-2341 or klcapestro@csupomona.edu for more information.

ASI Alumni Reunion
October 17 – Attention all Associated Students, Inc. alumni: If you held any student leadership position in ASI at Cal Poly Pomona, you are invited to the ASI Alumni Reunion. Read more...

Pumpkin Festival
October 18 & 19 – It's the 11th Annual Pumpkin Festival, plus Insect Fair. For one weekend in the fall, people from all over the Inland Valley descend on Cal Poly Pomona's campus for a day of picking their own pumpkins and visiting the College of Agriculture's vast collection of bugs. Read more...

Admissions Day 2003
October 25 – Got high school seniors thinking about college? If they are considering Cal Poly Pomona, then don't miss Admissions Day 2003. Attend workshops on enrollment and financial aid, tour the campus and visit with faculty, staff and students. Read more...

Professor for a Day
October 29 – Share your professional wisdom with current students in the next Professor for a Day. To participate in this popular alumni event, contact the Office of Alumni Affairs for details and application deadline at (909) 869-2963, or e-mail cpalumni@csupomona.edu.

Alumni Association Plans Casino Night
November 8 – Are you feeling lucky? The chips are up at the Alumni Association's Casino Night! A social evening of food, drinks, games and prizes are a roll of the dice away…. Read more...

Black Tie Collins School Gala
November 8 – The Collins School of Hospitality Management, the number two program of its kind in the nation, hosts Harvest Auction 2003, an exclusive, annual fund-raising event. Join distinguished patrons of the Collins School in this high-profile night of cocktails, wine-tasting, hors d'oeuvres, and gourmet dinner. Read more...

Go Green & Gold
Go wild Broncos, fight! Fight! Fight!
Stand up and show them your might! Might! Might!
Make the school look good to - night! ….

See what's developing with this year's talented Bronco teams. Soccer and volleyball are in full swing; basketball tips off in November. Click here to check facts, statistics, and game schedules.

Fall Arts Calendar
The music and theatre departments' fall repertoire presents a multitude of entertaining performances for the community. Read more...

Lowell Overton '76, Social Sciences, '77, Behavioral Sciences
Real estate broker, co-owner of Coldwell Banker Realty in Diamond Bar

At the time of Lowell Overton's graduation in 1977, lack of jobs in his area of study fatefully prompted him to follow a friend into local real estate. Less than two months after receiving his second bachelor's degree from Cal Poly Pomona, he got a real estate license, and the successful realtor has not looked back since.

"I was young and I didn't think anything was impossible," Overton says. "I was also impressionable and I had just been taught the work-study ethic, so I knew how to study and take tests, and my mind was open from learning." Read more...

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W.K. Kellogg Foundation Grant to Fund First-Time Expansion of Arabian Horse Center
The W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center will have three new barns and fencing thanks to a $173,890 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Construction is expected to begin in August and finish early October, says center director Bill Hughes.
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CALIFORNIA BUDGET - A Message From the Chancellor
In my ongoing attempt to keep you informed about The California State University systemwide issues, I wanted to take this opportunity to share the news on some important budget developments. Read more...

Low-Cost Entrepreneurship Workshops to Help Area's Small Businesses Run Better
From Aug. 8 to Sept. 26, the university's Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) is offering a series of Small Business Management Workshops to provide core training for small business managers and owners to help them better run their businesses.
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Business Intelligence Analyst Chuck Walker ’89 Running for California Governor
Cal Poly Pomona alumnus Chuck Walker is one of 135 candidates in the election race to replace California Governor Gray Davis if he is recalled. Walker, ’89, business administration, is a 47-year-old business intelligence analyst for Seagate Technology. Read more...

Tales of the CP
Thanks for the memories. You came, you saw, you painted. Last month we asked alumni to share their fond memories of the university's enduring icon on "Colt" hill. Your special accounts and anecdotes are in. Click here to read stories...

Alumni Merchandise Online
They're here! Cal Poly Pomona alumni gifts and accessories are now available for purchase online through the Bronco Bookstore. This selection of merchandise only begins with the university logo sweatshirt. Click here to browse the newest collection of items for alumni!

Bronco Fitness Center
Express your fitness self. Alumni are invited to join the new Bronco Fitness Center for as low as $15 a month*. Read more...

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