PolyCentric Announcements

"Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter" Opens Friday

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:09:58 -0800

Students in the Department of Theatre and New Dance will present an adapted version of Julie Marie Myatt�s �Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter� beginning Friday, May 10. The play follows Jenny Sutter, played by senior Adrianna Flores, who has returned from Iraq having lost a leg. Afraid to go home, she finds comfort at a place called Slab City.

All of the actors are students in the Theatre Department or recent graduates.

Performances are on May 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18 at 8 p.m.; May 15 at 10 a.m. and May 19 at 2 p.m., on the Main Stage Theatre.

Tickets are $15 for general admission and $10 for students, seniors, and Cal Poly Pomona faculty and staff. For more information visit www.class.csupomona.edu/th/events.html or call the Theatre Box Office (909) 859-3800.

Music Department Offers Percussion Master Classes

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:45:45 -0800

The music department�s Spring 2013 percussion master classes will feature guest musicians Ed Smith, Michael Spiro, Theresa Dimond and Dave Gerhart. The first class will take place from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, May 3. Ed Smith and Michael Spiro will present "Afro Cuban & Afro Brazilian Rhythms for the Contemporary Drummer and Percussionist." The second class will take place in two sections on Friday, May 24, with Theresa Dimond presenting "How to Prepare for an Audition � A to Z" from 4 to 5:30 p.m., and Dave Gerhart presenting "The 21st Century Percussionist: Today, Tomorrow and the Future from 5:30 to 7 p.m." Both classes will take place in 24-105.

Safety Training Available for Spring Quarter

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:22:34 -0800

Openings are still available in the following classes: asbestos awareness, fire extinguisher, fire safety, forklift initial, forklift Refresher, hazard communication, hazardous waste management, heat illness prevention, laboratory safety, medical waste management, respirator, respirator fit testing and others. To view the current schedule please link to http://www.csupomona.edu/~ehs/ftp/trainsched.pdf.For information on Skillsoft Web Based Training for all employees, except auxiliary employees and student workers, visit http://www.csupomona.edu/~ehs/Skillsoft.htm.For information on Clarity Web Based Training for auxiliary employees, student workers and others, visit http://www.csupomona.edu/~ehs/ftp/ClarityInfo.pdfFor a list of the training required for all employees visit http://www.csupomona.edu/~ehs/ftp/Training-Employees.doc.

Graduation Writing Test

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:21:58 -0800

If you advise students please remember to advise them about taking the GWT. If a student has completed 90 units they are eligible to take the GWT. If they have completed 120 units and have not taken the GWT, they will receive a hold. The hold will restrict their ability to register for classes. To remove the hold students need to register for the GWT through Bronco Direct and pay the test fee via BroncoDirect or at the Cashiers Office. An e-mail will be sent to their Cal Poly Pomona e-mail account that includes information for the day of the test. For more information, visit www.csupomona.edu/~academic/testcenter/test_gwt.shtml

Horsehill Vineyards Sparkling Wine Now Available

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:21:00 -0800

Rossana, a new Horsehill Vineyards sparkling wine, is available at the Farm Store at Kellogg Ranchand the Restaurant at Kellogg Ranch for $20 a bottle. This is the first sparkling ros� from Horsehill Vineyards. Zinfandel grapes grown on campus were lightly pressed to capture a nuance of color, all the while extracting the delicate cherry and strawberry fruit characters that give Zinfandel its signature personality. Named in homage to W.K. Kellogg�s stunning foundation Arabian mare, Rossana is a classically styled brut ros�. The wine is a partnership project between The Collins College of Hospitality Management, College of Agriculture and South Coast Winery.

Acts Sought for Staff Variety Show

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:20:29 -0800

Staff Council is recruiting acts for the upcoming variety show held on June 20. We are looking for entertaining acts to showcase Cal Poly Pomona talent. The deadline for submissions is May 24. For more information, contact Becky Pepping at (909) 869-6842 or bapepping@csupomona.edu.

Bookstore Newsletter Spring 2013

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:19:50 -0800

The Spring 2013 edition of Bronco Bookstore�s faculty updates newsletter is now available on the Faculty Resources page of the bookstore website, www.broncobookstore.com. This issue introduces our new custom publishing coordinator and reminds faculty on how to set up a custom publishing project with the bookstore. To view the newsletter, visit http://www.broncobookstore.com/content/d/faculty/Spring-2013-UPDATES.pdf.

T-Shirt Design Competition for 75th Anniversary

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:19:17 -0800

Have a creative idea for a T-shirt? Capture the spirit of Cal Poly Pomona as it celebrates its 75th anniversary and your design could be sold at the Bronco Bookstore next fall. The T-shirt design competition is open to the entire campus community, and the first place winner will receive $150 in Bronco Bucks. The submission deadline is May 17. For complete rules and details, go to www.csupomona.edu/~75th/tshirt.html.

2013 Employee Commute Survey Winners Announced

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:17:46 -0800

All faculty, staff, student assistants, foundation employees and ASI employees are required to complete the AQMD Employee Commute Survey, beginning April 18. This survey tracks how employees travel to campus over a five-day period during the week of April 15 to April 19. Everyone who completes the survey during the first two weeks of the survey will be entered into a daily drawing for a free lunch from Los Olivos. For more information and to see if you won a free lunch, visit www.dsa.csupomona.edu/parking/rideshare.asp or contact the Rideshare office at (909) 869-3233.

Outstanding Staff Award Nominations

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:16:16 -0800

Know a staff member who deserves recognition for their work here at Cal Poly Pomona? Nominations for Staff Council�s 2013 Outstanding Staff Award are now being accepted. The deadline for nominations is May 17. For more information and the nomination form, visit www.csupomona.edu/staffcouncil or call Lore Gravino at (909) 869-4923.

Music Workshop Canceled, Concert Added

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:51:00 -0800

The Department of Music has made two changes to its spring calendar.

The Music Theater Workshop �Features of Love� scheduled for May 9 has been cancelled. The show will be presented on May 10 & 11 as scheduled.

The department has added another event: �Music for Voice and Guitar,� on May 23, featuring soprano Ursula Kleinecke-Boyer and guitarist David Caheque. The event will begin at 8 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall. Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for general admission.

Staff Council Looking for Talents for Appreciation Day

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:10:17 -0800

Do you have a talent that can entertain others? Staff Council is recruiting acts for the upcoming Variety Show on Staff Appreciation Day.

The show will take place from 3 to 5 p.m., Thursday, June 20, in the University Theatre.

If you�re interested in displaying your talents, contact Becky Pepping at (909) 869-6842 or bapepping@csupomona.edu.

If your talent lies more in the creative side � art, crafts, quilting, etc. � contact Maria Robb at (909) 869-2305 or merobb@csupomona.edu.

Tribal Fusion to Showcase Native American Culture

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:06:18 -0800

Learn about Native American cultures, traditions and history at the annual Tribal Fusion on Thursday, April 25.

The event is hosted by the Inter-Tribal Student Leadership Council, the American Indian Science & Engineering Society, and the Native American Student Center.

Cultural performances include a Navajo opening blessing, the Ohlone Tribe Dance Group, and Tribal TANF Commerce Youth Pow Wow Dancers. The Native American Student Center will also be selling Indian frybread and tacos.

For more information, visit http://www.dsa.csupomona.edu/nasc/upcoming_events.asp.

Cultural Graduation Celebrations Registration Deadline for Graduating Seniors

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:08:15 -0800

Each year, the Cultural Centers host five Cultural Graduation Celebrations honoring the achievements of our students and their cultural heritages. The Lavender Graduation Celebration, Asian & Pacific Islander Academic & Community Excellence Awards Banquet, Raza Graduation Celebration, Pan-African Graduation Celebration, and Native American Graduation Celebration will be hosted the weekend of June 6-9. The deadline for graduating seniors to register is April 19. For more information, visit http://dsa.csupomona.edu/osl/ccmain.asp.

Restaurant at Kellogg Ranch Reopens for Spring 2013

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:07:50 -0800

The Restaurant at Kellogg Ranch opens for service on April 24 for lunch and dinner. We have limited reservations this quarter due to many banquets. To make a reservation, visit www.rkr.csupomona.edu or call (909) 869-4700 to ensure we are available.