To the campus community: The shootings in San Bernardino stunned our nation and also struck our Cal Poly Pomona community. Bennetta Betbadal, a 2003 College of Science alumna, was one of the individuals killed during the attack. In addition, the…
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In his weekly video message, President Ortiz recaps the California State Senate Budget Committee hearing, which was held at the Bronco Student Center last Friday. The president was one of a handful of local leaders in the Inland Empire to…
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In his first video message of for spring quarter 2011, President Ortiz shares some positive news about the campus’ efforts to help earthquake and tsunami victims in Japan. Since the Cal Poly Pomona Federal Credit Union began accepting donations for…
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In his weekly video message, President Ortiz shares details about the Graduation Initiative and the CSU goal to raise the six-year-graduation rate. He recognizes engineering professor Victor Okhuysen, who will serve as Cal Poly Pomona’s Graduation Initiative steering committee co-chair…
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Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposed budget and $500 million reduction to the CSU will have a far reaching impact, affecting current and new students, says President Oritz in his first video message of 2011. Every state-supported organization is affected by Brown’s…
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In his final video address of 2010, President Ortiz thanks every member of the campus community for their daily efforts in supporting students. The president congratulates professors Ed Walton, Barbara Burke and Winny Dong...
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Every new gift to the university is a reason to celebrate, says President Ortiz in his weekly video message. “So I hope you heard the cheers from the Collins College last week when they learned that the J. Willard and…
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In his weekly video address, President Ortiz highlights some high-profile agenda items for the CSU Board of Trustees this week. The board is considering a mid-year tuition increase of 5 percent and a 10 percent tuition increase for 2011-12. In…
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WASC gave the university a positive review at the conclusion of its visit last week, President Ortiz says in his weekly video message. During the exit meeting, the visiting team highlighted a number of accomplishments, including development and implementation of…
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In his weekly video message, President Ortiz emphasizes the importance of the WASC team visit this week. The accreditation visit is designed to evaluate the university’s mission and objectives, and system of assessment to ensure students receive a quality education.…
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