Cal Poly Universities 2004 Rose Parade Float Receives Prestigious Award
Cal Poly Universities Rose Parade Float, ?Bob?s Barnacle Band,? took home the Founders? Trophy at the 115th Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena on New Year?s Day.
Cal Poly Pomona Names Michael Guerin
as Chief of Police
Michael Guerin, who is currently serving as the chief of the Law Enforcement Branch of the Governor?s Office of Emergency Services, has been named the new chief of police for Cal Poly Pomona. His appointment is effective Jan. 5, 2004.
UNIVERSITY SECURITY UPDATE
On Saturday, Dec. 20, Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge raised the Homeland Security Advisory Status from Level Yellow (Significant Risk of Terrorist Attack) to Level Orange (High Risk of Terrorist Attack). This was done in conjunction with a variety of…
PolyCentric Takes Holiday Break
The campus will be closed Dec. 25 to Jan. 2, 2004. The Office of Public Affairs will not post any new information or articles on PolyCentric during this time. Check back for new PolyCentric stories on Jan. 4, 2004. Enjoy…
Harvest Auction 2003 Celebrates Hospitality Industry, Raises Funds for The Collins School
Nearly 500 guests gathered to support the education of hospitality management students as well as to honor Bruce J. Schwartz, retiring chairman and chief executive officer of SYSCO Food Services of Los Angeles Inc. during the 10th annual Harvest Auction.…
Professor and Iraqi Exile Returns From U.S. Mission to Restore System of Higher Education
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering professor Farouk Darweesh was president of the College of Engineering at the University of Baghdad, an institution that was a high place of learning and culture. This was in the days before the Baathist party imposed…
UNIVERSITY BUDGET UPDATE –
Many of you are aware that the CSU received a $23.7 million mid-year budget cut, affecting all 23 campuses. The governor also issued an executive order calling for an immediate state hiring freeze. Although the CSU is specifically exempt from…
Hispanic Outlook Names Cal Poly Pomona
as Publisher?s Picks
Reflecting the California State University's continuing commitment to educate the best of California's students, 19 CSU campuses, including Cal Poly Pomona, have been named as 2003 "Publisher's Picks" by Hispanic Outlook In Higher Education.
Conference Addresses Computer
Security Problems
Nearly 100 computer security experts from both academia and industry convened at the Windows on Campus Conference, Dec. 4-5, at the Kellogg West Conference Center to discuss personal computer security problems and resolutions. The event was co-sponsored by Microsoft Corp.…
Commencement 2004 Dates Announced
Cal Poly Pomona?s 2004 commencement schedule, which will include eight different ceremonies over a three-day span, has been approved. All ceremonies will take place in the University Quad, adjacent to the Campus Center Marketplace (Building 97).