Two giant astronauts rock out with a group of green aliens, sharing a message of goodwill, fun and unexpected good times. That’s the gist of “Far Out Frequencies,” the Cal Poly Universities’ float for the 2019 Rose Parade. The event’s…
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The most generous day of giving in the history of Cal Poly Pomona raised $679,462 on April 24 and 25. Scholarships, programs, clubs and numerous initiatives across the university received an abundance of support from the 760 people who donated,…
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Cal Poly Pomona has reached its initial fundraising goal for the new Rose Float Lab and Design Complex and plans to break ground at the end of 2018. The university is expected to open the new lab in 2020, providing…
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Have you ever dreamed of designing something spectacular like a Rose Parade float? Do you love to sketch, tell stories or draw fanciful images. Has music played a special role in your life? The design contest for the 2019 Cal…
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On Jan. 1, the Cal Poly Universities’ Rose Float, “Dreams Take Flight,” rolled down Colorado Boulevard as part of the 129th Rose Parade. On board were 14 “hidden” items providing a treasure hunt to eagle-eyed viewers. Off-Camera Side (port side)…
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“Dreams Take Flight,” the Cal Poly Universities’ 2018 Rose Float, wins the Past President Award in the 129th Rose Parade on Jan. 1. The Past President Trophy honors the most outstanding innovation in the use of floral and non-floral materials. The…
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On Monday, Jan. 1, a young koala, otter and red panda will fly their homemade airplanes over puffy, rolling clouds and among stars sparkling in the morning light. LED lights will enhance the effect as “Dreams Take Flight” on the…
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The 2018 Cal Poly Universities’ float, “Dreams Take Flight,” depicts three young animals flying high in the sky in homemade airplanes. What natural material mimics the thick fur of a sea otter? What comes closest to a soft koala or…
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The 2018 Cal Poly Rose Float, “Dreams Take Flight,” features three young animals soaring in homemade planes above the clouds. Bringing the Rose Float to life takes months of hard work, ending in a grueling but fun two weeks in…
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Cal Poly Pomona will hold Rose Day on Thursday, Nov. 30, with fun-filled activities and a celebration of the university’s Rose Float program. Working on the floats gives students a range of experience from project management and construction to team…
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