The Future of Work
What will it take for today’s students to succeed in tomorrow’s careers? Six deans weigh in on the dynamic and evolving world of higher education In the time it took you to read this sentence, the future became the past.…
A Syllabus for Success
The future of jobs and workers prompts discussions among philosophers, economists and industry leaders. It stirs trepidation and hope in employers and employees alike. And in recent years, it has served as the focus of countless magazine think pieces and…
Nomination Period for 2016 Provost’s Awards Opens Jan. 12
To honor accomplishments by faculty, nominations will be accepted starting Jan. 12 for the 2016 Provost’s Awards for Excellence in Teaching, Scholarly and Creative Activities, and Service. The awards are open to all faculty members, librarians, counselors, and coaches…
Retiring Professor Bequeaths A Half-Million Dollars to College of Business Administration
It’s extraordinary for a professor, especially one with an expertise in forensic accounting and fraud examination, to spend an entire career as full-time faculty at only one university. Bob Hurt is that rare exception and it became official following his…
Campus Gallery Exhibition to Celebrate Career of Longtime Art Professor
The career of Professor Babette Mayor, a longtime fixture in Cal Poly Pomona’s art department, will be celebrated with an on-campus exhibition beginning this month. The Cal Poly Pomona Art Galleries will present the exhibit “Who Looks Inside: The Art…
Construction Closes Portion of Parking Lot C
A large portion of parking lot C will be closed throughout the summer as construction crews install underground plumbing that will eventually feed the yet-to-be-constructed student services building. The westernmost portion of the parking lot near the University Library has…
450 High School Students to Create a Scene on Campus for Festival
More than 450 high school students will visit campus on Friday, Jan. 9, for the 23rd Annual High School Scene Festival and Technical Olympics. The all-day event, which is sponsored by Cal Poly Pomona’s Department of Theatre and New Dance,…
Professors Use Byte-Size Material to Augment Classroom Lectures
In Professor Linchi Kwok’s Hotel, Advertising and PR class, a call for students to get ready to take a quiz prompts them to pull out smartphones, not pen and paper. Lectures that once would have been delivered from a podium…
Futuristic Research Taking Place Across Campus
Here are some of the projects in which faculty members are engaged: Recycling food waste to feed livestock — ALLEN PETTY, animal and veterinary science Utilizing dairy-waste-fed algae to produce livestock feed — SHELTON MURINDA, animal and veterinary science Utilizing 3-D…
University Exceeds Its Goal of Raising $150 Million
The day after wrapping up its 75th Anniversary, Cal Poly Pomona has another reason to celebrate. The Campaign for Cal Poly Pomona has surpassed its $150 million target, bringing in more than $160 million in donations, bequests and pledges —…