Mathew Nakano grew up in the San Gabriel Valley with a love of the planet and aspired to have a career that also helped his community — family, friends and neighbors. As a third generation Japanese American and first generation…
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February is Black History Month, and the African American Student Center, in partnership with organizations across campus, is hosting several events open to all CPP students, faculty, and staff members. The Alumni Association is also hosting two events. Black History…
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Cal Poly Pomona hosted its 60th anniversary of the Alumni Awards Gala at the historic W.K. Kellogg Horse Stables, honoring 10 alumni representing the eight colleges and the athletics department. Michele Gendreau (’83, hospitality management) received the Lifetime Achievement Award,…
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Larry Gates received much more than classroom lessons from his former professor, the late Don Wells. The Redlands native also learned to master the art of giving back. About 25 years ago, the Cal Poly Pomona alumnus (’87, civil engineering)…
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For the people who know Violet Palmer, they all say there’s one trait that sets her apart from others —her ability to out-work teammates and competitors alike. As a teen growing up in Compton, she woke up before dawn to…
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From providing volunteers to distribute turkeys to community-based organizations to supporting students grappling with food insecurity, Cal Poly Pomona pitched in to help make a difference this holiday season. Here are some of the highlights. Operation Gobble Gobble Cal Poly…
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They called him “Mr. Cal Poly Pomona,” and for good reason. Ron Simons’ dedication to the university began as a college freshman during the Eisenhower Administration and continued for more than 50 years as he worked for the university for…
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Students in the international business and marketing department were charged with an unfamiliar task — design an extension for the CPP Mobile application that would highlight alumni. Melissa Riordan, executive director of Alumni and External Relations, partnered with Jinah Young,…
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Cal Poly Pomona is seeking alumni to share a bit of their time, along with their insights and experiences, with current students through the new Bronco Mentoring Program. The program, a collaboration of the Alumni Association and the Career Center,…
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Wielding paintbrushes, brooms and gardening tools, around 430 volunteers representing Cal Poly Pomona took to Pomona city streets Saturday to help spruce up the community. They pulled weeds, picked up trash and planted flowers during the city’s 10th annual Pomona…
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