Concert Benefits Arts Program Those who enjoy classic rock 'n' roll and fine food can indulge their senses and help local youth at the same time at the Concert Under the Stars on Saturday, Aug. 8. Read more... Special Summer Session Courses Open to the Public Cal Poly Pomona is offering a Special Summer Session through the College of Extended University (CEU) beginning July 13. These fully accredited courses are open to all Cal Poly Pomona students as well as non-matriculated students (members of the general public) who meet the course requirements. Read more... CSU Employee Update for June 30 The California State University administration has urged the leadership of the California Faculty Association (CFA) to bring the concept of a two day per month furlough to a vote of its members. CSU has met with the faculty union three times to discuss the furlough option, but CFA has not yet scheduled a vote of its members. There are approximately 23,000 faculty members in the CSU; only dues-paying members of the CFA would be allowed to participate in a vote. Read more... CSU Employee Update for June 29 State Controller John Chiang has announced that he will have to issue registered warrants or "IOUs" as early as July 2 if the legislature and governor cannot find a solution to close the $24.3 billion state budget gap. CSU employees, however, will be paid as they normally are and will not receive IOUs. Read more... Cal Poly Pomona Takes New Approach to Welcoming Veterans Cal Poly Pomona has demonstrated its ongoing support of veterans and their education through the establishment of a campus-wide Veterans Services Initiative led by President Michael Ortiz and composed of working groups of faculty, staff and students. Read more... Professor Scores 'NASA Trifecta' Rakesh Mogul remembers the day he knew he wanted to go into space. "I was in fourth grade, staring at a poster of an astronaut, and I thought, 'That's what I want to do.' " He never made it aboard the shuttle, but the Cal Poly Pomona chemistry professor found a challenging role in the rarefied air of space researcher and educator, scoring what College of Science Dean Donald O. Straney calls "a NASA trifecta." Read more... Academic Adviser Selected to National Fellowship Program in Washington, D.C. Education doesn't end with a diploma. Sometimes, academic advisers need a little advising themselves. This summer, Thavery Lay-Bounpraseuth, academic adviser in Student Support & Equity Programs, will learn about the education policy-making process and research and funding opportunities during a two-week fellowship. Read more... Horsehill Vineyards Win Gold, Bronze Medals Cal Poly Pomona's inaugural vintage of Horsehill Vineyards Zinfandel Rosé won the Gold Medal, Best of Class in the Best Rosé Limited Production category at the 70th annual Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition. The 2008 Horsehill Vineyards Zinfandel received a bronze medal. Read more... Summer Sports Camps Build Social, Athletic Skills in Children Summertime is right around the corner, and Cal Poly Pomona is offering an assortment of sports camps to keep children and teenagers active all summer long. The university's Athletics Department will host camps and clinics in basketball, baseball, soccer, tennis and volleyball. They will be led by student athletes and the coaching staff. Read more... From Collins to Uganda: Hospitality Graduate Joins the Peace Corps David Harrison has had the kind of college experiences that many dream of: A semester as a resident adviser at Yosemite, where he drove ski boats and hiked when he wasn't in class. A chance to study at Oxford Brookes University in England and then serve as a consultant in picturesque Cluj, Romania. The ability to travel to Italy, Spain, Switzerland and Austria. An internship at an exclusive Lake Tahoe club. The hospitality management major says his education was perfect preparation for his job this summer after graduation: working for the Peace Corps in Uganda. Read more... Transportation Lab Gets Video Boost Civil engineering students studying transportation design will be aided by a new cutting-edge video traffic monitoring system, thanks to a donation from Santa Ana-based Iteris Inc. The traffic management company donated about $20,000 in equipment, including video cameras, DVD recorders and a processor that will allow students to observe real-time traffic from the transportation lab. Read more... 2009 Outstanding Staff Members Each year, Staff Council honors employees who exemplify expertise, dedication and enthusiasm in their job performance, show a willingness to assist, work well with others, and have made universitywide contributions. This year's four award recipients were recognized at the annual Staff Appreciation Day luncheon. Read more... Photos from 2009 Commencement More than 3,500 students participated in Cal Poly Pomona's 53rd annual commencement ceremonies June 12-14. The university held eight different ceremonies representing each of its colleges over the three days. Photos and video from the eight ceremonies are available online. Read more... California State University Employee Union Agrees to Talks on Furloughs In an effort to address a projected $584 million budget deficit for 2009-10, the California State University Employee Union (CSUEU), which represents more than 16,000 non-academic employees, has voted to enter talks with CSU on the concept of two days per month furloughs. This option is under consideration rather than the contractually mandated non-retention and layoff language contained in CSUEU's labor agreement with the CSU. In addition, the Academic Professionals of California, which represents approximately 2,400 student services employees, has also voted to begin the same process. Read more...