It’s where the pomp and circumstance of tradition gives way to the jubilation of a cultural heritage celebration. For decades, Cal Poly Pomona graduates have participated in cultural graduation ceremonies, donning specialized sashes, leis and tassels. Dance troupes and drummers…
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Cal Poly Pomona has added two gender-inclusive restrooms to campus in an effort to provide access to facilities for all students, staff and faculty, including gender non-conforming individuals. The restrooms, located in the Union Plaza (Old Stables), include one single-stall…
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To honor the victims of the deadly mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Florida and provide a forum for those affected by the tragedy, Cal Poly Pomona’s Pride Center will hold a campus vigil on June 13 from 5…
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A genderqueer Latino/a tries to find a balance between their two homes of Buenos Aires and Los Angeles and achieve the goal of meeting their favorite soccer star. That is the gist of the award-winning “¡Ser!,” a comedic theater production…
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Spurred by campus issues and the impact of Proposition 187, a coalition of diverse groups led by Chicano and Latino students demonstrated and marched on the vice president’s office seeking a greater voice two decades ago. That protest opened the…
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George Takei, the former “Star Trek” actor who has reinvented himself as an Internet celebrity and human-rights activist, will visit Cal Poly Pomona on Tuesday, Feb. 19 to speak about how social media can be used to promote social justice.
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Cal Poly Pomona will host its first conference about the transgender community and how the campus can better meet its needs. “Outside the Lines: Strengthening Transgender Health and Resiliency” on Friday, Nov. 9 will open a conversation on mental health…
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Jonnie Owens remembers a time when university employees were allowed to smoke at their desks, when discussion of sexual orientation was still taboo, and when cultural centers were not part of the campus landscape. Owens, who had multiple roles in…
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Each year the Pride Center offers scholarships to acknowledge the leadership and accomplishments of students involved in the LGBT and Ally communities. All students are encouraged to apply. Applications are available online and are due May 6. Visit http://dsa.cpp.edu/pride/Dinner.asp for…
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