In Memoriam: John Francis
John W. Francis, who helped establish the Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, died April 7 at age 85 in his San Dimas home. Francis, an attorney, came to Cal Poly Pomona to in 1960 to teach business law and was tapped…
In Memoriam: James Sutton
Economics Professor James Sutton, one of the longest-serving professors at Cal Poly Pomona, died at age 77. Sutton, one of the founding members of the economics department, joined Cal Poly Pomona in 1964 and continued teaching until his death on…
In Memoriam: Lynne Emery
Lynne Emery, a former professor in the Department of Kinesiology & Health Promotion, and a pioneer among women faculty on campus, has died after a long battle with cancer. “She always reminded us of the importance of equity,” says Perky…
In Memoriam: Frank Wein
Frank Wein, a lecturer in the urban & regional planning department at Cal Poly Pomona and a leader in his profession, died Jan. 24. He was 59. Wein was as one of the nation’s most respected urban and environmental planners,…
In Memoriam: Patrick Sullivan
Patrick Sullivan, professor emeritus in the architecture department and former department chair, died Jan. 24. He was 66. Sullivan, who received his emeritus award in 2003, served on the dean’s advisory board and supported scholarships in the College of Environmental…
In Memoriam: Computer Science Professor Emeritus Bruce Hillam
Bruce Hillam, former chair of the Academic Senate and one of the founding members of the computer science department, died Dec. 26.
In Memoriam: Dave Harmer
Dave Harmer, head carpenter in Facilities, Planning & Management, died Dec. 7. He was 60 years old. Harmer came to Cal Poly Pomona in 1989. He was instrumental during the past five years with the implementation of the smart classroom…
In Memoriam: Paul Hughes
Paul Hughes, Facilities Planning and Management, died after a battle with cancer on Nov. 19. He was 58. Hughes was a member of the Cal Poly Pomona community for more than 20 years as head locksmith. He was an active…
In Memoriam: Charles Stark
Charles Stark, professor emeritus in the agricultural engineering department, has died. He was 72. Stark, who lived in Brea, was killed Sept. 15 in an automobile accident on the Interstate 15 in Idaho. Stark graduated from Cal Poly San Luis…