Cal Poly Pomona welcomes Latinx Heritage Month on campus with celebrations of the rich tapestry of Latinx history and cultures. Latinx Heritage Month is celebrated annually across the United States from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. The purpose of this…
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Each year, the cultural centers host culture and identity-based graduation celebrations to honor students from historically marginalized groups. The ceremonies are a way to recognize the impact these students have had on CPP, their local communities and around the world.…
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As a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Cal Poly Pomona proudly celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. Recognizing the cultural contributions and legacies of Latino/a/x communities, the celebration coincides with the independence anniversaries of several…
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After 27 years of teaching and service at Cal Poly Pomona, Ethnic and Women’s Studies (EWS) Professor Gilbert Cadena has officially retired. During his time at CPP, his most notable achievements have been working with EWS faculty to develop…
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Hispanic Heritage Month began as a weeklong celebration in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan extended it to a month of recognition from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 to encompass the national independence days of several…
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Cal Poly Pomona will hold its 25th annual Dia de los Muertos | The Day of the Dead Celebration on the Bronco Commons on Nov. 1, from 4 to 8 p.m. The Mexican holiday traditionally involves remembering those who have…
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The 24th Annual Dia De Los Muertos Celebration commenced at Cal Poly Pomona Nov. 2. The “Day of the Dead” tradition has become an anticipated festivity on campus and an opportunity for the entire community to come together in celebration…
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Many of them came to Cal Poly Pomona as first-generation college students, not knowing a soul and uncertain about how to navigate the intricacies of a large university. Just two quarters in, Latino and African American first-year male students participating…
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For those who celebrate Dia de los Muertos, the homage to their deceased loved ones often comes in the form of a skull made of sugar and decorated with icing, beads and colored foil. The skulls, along with flowers, photographs…
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The annual tradition started in Mexico to honor the dead comes to life at Cal Poly Pomona this week. The César E. Chávez Center for Higher Education, in collaboration with the Ethnic & Women’s Studies Department, will host the campus’s…
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