Gala Yields Tasty Proceeds for University Nearly 550 university friends and alumni attended an unforgettable springtime gala on May 4 in support of education, netting more than $400,000. Promoted as “an adventure of tastes, sights and sounds,” Cal Poly Pomona’s inaugural Southern California Tasting & Auction did not disappoint any of the senses. Read more... Robot Rally for Youths Connects Fun and Learning Building robots for competition isn't just for college students. For the past four months, Cal Poly Pomona faculty and students have helped fourth and fifth grade students build sumo robots. The hands-on project will culminate with a Robotics Competition, on Tuesday, May 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Engineering Atrium. Read more... Students Explore Ways to Improve Unsightly Beach-End Streets Cal Poly Pomona landscape architecture majors have their handiwork on display in downtown Laguna Beach. The students spent winter quarter developing proposals to improve three beach-end streets (roads that deadend at the ocean) that were in dire need of attention. Read more... It Takes a Village to Build a Village A home can be insulated with recycled plastic bottles, PVC pipe and a green roof. It may not be conventional. But a group of professors and an assemblage of students have found that the inexpensive design could be the solution to bolster the quality of life in impoverished communities in Mexico. Read more... Kinsey Receives 2 Top Awards and State Appointment Professor Gary Kinsey, Ed. D., has certainly had a good month. The longtime teacher of teachers has been honored for his collaborative work with the Chino Valley Unified School District and has been appointed to be a member of a statewide accreditation committee. Read more... Theatre's 'Spring's Awakening' Spotlights Transition to Adulthood The difficult passage from adolescence to adulthood is explored in Cal Poly Pomona’s production of “Spring’s Awakening,” running May 9-18 in the University Theatre. Frank Wedekind's infamous tragic-comedy follows a dozen young people and their journey through the thrilling, complicated, confusing and mysterious time of their sexual awakening. Read more... University Tests New Safety Alert System Cal Poly Pomona successfully tested its Safety Alert System on Friday, May 2, at 10 a.m. Faculty, staff and students received brief messages on the phones, e-mail addresses and communication devices they provided in BroncoDirect. The university tested the new Safety Alert System to ensure it is securely in place as well as to familiarize the campus community with this important emergency communication tool. Read more... Career Fair for Music and Entertainment Cal Poly Pomona will host its first Music & Entertainment Career Fair on Thursday, May 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Music Breezeway, located in Building 24. The lineup features some of the biggest companies in music and entertainment Read more... May is Xicano Latino Heritage Month A diverse lineup of events celebrating Latino culture will be held at Cal Poly Pomona throughout May during Xicano Latino Heritage Month: Una Vision, Un Poder, A Reality. Events include an art exhibit, movie screenings and discussions, a theater performance as well as the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the Chicano Blowouts. Read more... President Ortiz Featured in Greentree Gazette University President Michael Ortiz has been featured in the May 2008 of The Greentree Gazette. The magazine article "Great expectations drive results" highlights Ortiz's path to presidency and his work with education at all levels. Read more... Model United Nations Team Wins Again For the 11th year, Cal Poly Pomona's National Model United Nations (NMUN) team nabbed an award at the annual NMUN conference held April 21-26 in New York City. This year's team took home the Outstanding Delegation Award, the highest honor presented by the national conference. Additionally, the students won the university's sixth Outstanding Position Paper Award Read more... In Memoriam: Dora Mae Hernandez Dora Hernandez, loan officer for the Cal Poly Federal Credit Union, died on May 3 after a battle with brain cancer. She was 56 years old. Hernandez is survived by her husband, Frank; son, Frankie; and daughters, Andrea and Nadia. Read more... Historic Kellogg Garden Blossoms Anew This spring the W.K. Kellogg Commemorative Rose Garden is budding with new life thanks to a complete renovation with top varieties donated by Weeks Roses. Contrary to popular belief the roses in the garden did not stem from Kellogg's original garden. Contrary to popular belief the roses in the garden did not stem from Kellogg's original garden. The footprint of the circular garden, which was designed in 1926 by Charles Adams of Hearst Castle fame, remains intact. However, the roses have been replaced a handful of times in the past 80 years. Read more... Track and Field World Comes to Cal Poly Pomona The largest event in NCAA Division II Track and Field will take place May 22-24 and Cal Poly Pomona will be at the forefront of the event. The Broncos will play host to the 2008 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships for the second time in four years at Mt. San Antonio College's Hilmer Lodge Stadium Read more... Tractor & Car Show Hauls in the Fun The Farm Store at Kellogg Ranch will host its second annual Tractor & Car Show on Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is loaded with activities for the whole family, including a car show, Farm Store tractor rides and demonstrations, petting zoo, horse rides, live music, strawberry picking, In-N-Out Burger, Dr. Bob's Ice Cream and craft booths. Read more... Accessibility Training Available to University Community In an ongoing effort to make the campus more accessible for all people, members of the Accessible Technology Initiative task force, I&IT Division and the Disability Resource Center will continue offering workshops and other learning opportunities for students, faculty and staff throughout the coming months. Read more... Hart Nominations Accepted Until May 16 Nominations for the 2008-09 George P. Hart Award for Outstanding Faculty Leadership are due May 16. This award, along with a $1,000 honorarium, will be presented to a faculty member who displays the highest traditions of academic life, reflecting the commitment of the late Professor Hart. Read more... Countdown to Success: Making Advising Work for You From April 21 through May 16, the university will mark Advising Month with numerous events focused on promoting students' academic and professional success. As summer and fall registrations approach, it's an important time for students to see an advisor. Read more...