Dulce Anahi Alvaro and Ashley Bressel have both been named Julian McPhee Scholars for the 2019 College of Education and Integrative Studies Commencement. They will be joined by Jaslyn Chavez, the senior class gift presenter, in delivering a speech before…
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Outgoing ASI President Jenny Greenberg aspires to be a difference maker. The graduating senior, who will cross the stage to receive her bachelor’s degree in sociology with an emphasis in criminology on May 18, has felt that pull since she…
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Marisol Ibarra first honed her political chops taking on leadership roles in high school and rubbing elbows with city leaders as a volunteer at community events in her native South Gate. Now, the graduating political science senior is helping a…
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* This article was updated on 5/14/19. Cal Poly Pomona’s 63rd Commencement ceremonies will award degrees to about 6,070 students over eight ceremonies on May 17, 18 and 19. The events will feature high-profile guest speakers, including Lt. Governor Eleni…
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If you’re celebrating Commencement with confetti, use paper, not plastic. Paper confetti breaks down quickly and is often biodegradable, unlike confetti made of Mylar, glitter and plastic. The synthetic versions decompose slowly and can be difficult to clear from the…
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Caltrans has formally announced that the planned closure of the westbound I-10 on-ramp at Kellogg Drive will start on Tuesday, May 7. The on-ramp will be closed for roughly 90 days. While both the east and westbound off-ramps at Kellogg…
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The latest estimates from Caltrans foresees the closure of the westbound on-ramp to I-10 at Kellogg Drive starting in early May. The on-ramp will close for roughly 90 days. This closure is part of the San Bernardino Freeway (I-10) High Occupancy…
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For many students, just getting through college under the best of circumstances can prove challenging. It’s an even bigger feat for foster youth often grappling with separation, loss and trauma. This year, 10 graduates of the university’s Renaissance Scholars program,…
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Many people watching a terrible television show might think they could do a better job acting. Some might have the audacity say it, and others – like graduating theatre student Mary Hill – will have the guts to prove it.…
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Two top Disney executives, Chipotle’s chief of HR and the president of Harvey Mudd College are the featured guest speakers at Cal Poly Pomona’s 62nd Commencement ceremonies, from June 8 to 10. About 6,600 students are graduating with bachelor’s, master’s…
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