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Bob Weis, Former Walt Disney Imagineering President, Talks 'Dream Chasing'

Bob Weis, former president of Walt Disney Imagineering and Imagineering Global Ambassador, will recount the triumphs and challenges of his decades-spanning creative career at The House of Mouse. The public lecture, set for Tuesday, Dec. 3 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Cal Poly Pomona Theatre, is inspired by his new book, “Dream Chasing: My Four Decades of Success and Failure with Walt ...

Magic Mask dancer at the Global Campus Open House as part of International Education Week

International Education Week at CPP Kicks Off with Global Campus Open House

About 60 people attended the Global Campus Open House on Nov. 19 at the International Center, which officially kicked off International Education Week 2024. Hosted by Global Campus, a division under the College of Professional and Global Education (CPGE), the event showcased programs for international students and those who want to study abroad. Attendees listened to remarks ...

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GIS Day to Showcase Variety of Uses for Digital Mapping Technology

Cal Poly Pomona’s upcoming annual GIS Day will offer participants an opportunity to map their futures in a growing field. GIS, or Geographic Information Systems, is a technology used to create, collect, analyze and map data. It’s used in a wide variety of fields from governmental agencies to research scientists to historians. “GIS Day is an annual event, ...

A male student visits the Report CPP website.

New Campus Hub Website Launched to Ensure Voices Heard

In line with Cal Poly Pomona’s commitment to a safe and inclusive environment for students, faculty, staff and the surrounding community, the university has officially launched Report@CPP, a new campus reporting hub website. Report@CPP lists all reporting options available to any member of the community who may be experiencing concerns and/or need campus resources and support ...

Colin McGough of the Data Science and AI Club presents on email phishing at the Cybersecurity and Awareness Fair

CPP Celebrated its 20th Annual Cybersecurity and Awareness Fair with AI

Cal Poly Pomona marked a significant milestone, recently celebrating its 20th annual Cybersecurity and Awareness Fair with a forward-looking theme: "Unleashing the Power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Cybersecurity." The Oct. 17 event spotlighted AI's transformative role in both enabling and defending against cyber threats. AI’s capabilities were showcased for generating phishing ...

Academic Innovation Winter Institute Empowers Faculty and Staff Through Inclusive Mentorship Practices

The 2025 Academic Innovation Winter Institute on Innovative Practices in Research Mentorship will, offer CPP faculty and staff the opportunity to engage in transformative sessions aimed at enhancing mentorship practices. The two-day institute, which will be held Jan. 15-16 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Building 121, room 1001, will focus on supporting the success of first-generation and ...

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Cal Poly Pomona Chosen for Renowned Fulbright Hispanic Serving Institution Leader List

Cal Poly Pomona has been selected as a Fulbright Hispanic Serving Institution (HIS) Leader for 2024. This is the first time the university has earned placement on the prestigious HSI leader’s list. The honor from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs recognizes HSIs for their strong engagement with the Fulbright Program, the U.S. ...

Cal Poly Pomona to Celebrate First-Gen Week 2024

Cal Poly Pomona will participate in the annual celebration of first-generation college students with First-Generation College Student Week, a slate of events tailored for the first-gen community, from Nov. 4-8. The I Am First program, which aims to create visibility for and connect the first-generation community on campus, has coordinated a variety of speaking events, workshops, and social ...

CPP Study Helps Narrow Search for Habitable Worlds

NASA’s Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO), slated for launch in the 2040s, will be the first specifically designed to search for signs of life on planets orbiting stars in other solar systems. Breanna Binder, associate professor of physics and astronomy, is the lead author of a new study that helps to narrow the list of possible target stellar systems for Habitable Worlds by analyzing ...

CPP to Host Inaugural Plant-Based Food and Nutrition Conference

Food industry and nutrition experts from around the county will descend upon Cal Poly Pomona next month for an inaugural conference on plant-based food and nutrition. “The Symposium on Plant-Based Food & Nutrition: Innovations & Challenges” is organized by the Department of Nutrition & Food Science and will be held at the Kellogg West Conference Center, Nov. 14-15. The food ...

A cupsleeve showing Billy Bronco with the words I Voted

CPP Encourages Voter Registration, Hosts Election-Related Events

With the 2024 General Election just weeks away, Cal Poly Pomona has made an effort to inspire students, staff, faculty and the surrounding community to be informed voters this November with a series of events and initiatives. One key push has focused on voter registration. Associated Students, Inc.’s B.E.A.T. is hosting a voter registration table every Monday in University Park ...

A female student holds a sign that says We Love Transfer Students.

CPP to Celebrate National Transfer Student Week and 10-Year Anniversary of PolyTransfer

From Oct. 21 to 25, Cal Poly Pomona will recognize National Transfer Student Week, an annual celebration of our vibrant transfer student community. Throughout the week, students can explore valuable resources tailored for transfers, including opportunities to connect with campus organizations, learn about financial literacy and career planning topics, and have some fun during midterms season. ...

A male student presents his research to President Coley.

Celebrating Innovation at the 7th Annual PolyX Showcase

Hosted by Innovation Incubator, the 7th Annual PolyX Showcase will provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate how they have applied the university’s learn-by-doing philosophy in practical, real-world contexts. The event, set for Thursday, Nov. 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Ursa Major and Ursa Minor, will spotlight an impressive range of interdisciplinary projects, from ...

Female advisor meets with male student in office.

University Advising Receives NACADA Recognitions

The National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) has recognized both the Cal Poly Pomona advising community and Erin Lion DeRosa, executive director of University Advising, as part of their annual awards and conference proceedings. NACADA bestowed CPP with a 2024 Outstanding Advising Program Certificate of Merit for our coordinated advising intervention campaign calendar. Throughout the ...

Female student hugs Billy Bronco as he gives a thumbs up.

Help Students' Dreams Take Flight with Bronco Launchpad

Bronco Launchpad, a two-week online crowdfunding event to fund campus’ most interesting and timely initiatives, is your chance to ignite student success and make a difference! The annual event kicks off today. From Oct. 14 to 25, donors will have the opportunity to fund student-led initiatives and empower the community. Some of this year’s causes include providing professional ...

In Memoriam: Patricia M. Hopkins

Colleagues and friends from all levels of the university deeply mourn the loss of Patricia M. Hopkins, who died on Aug. 31. She affected the lives of countless students and was a friend and mentor to numerous colleagues and staff at Cal Poly Pomona. Her tenure at Cal Poly Pomona began in 1974 when she was only the second woman hired full time in the Department of ...

Amelia Bellah, left, and Sharon Figueroa inspect an artifact during trash excavation in Assistant Professor Annie Danis' anthropology class.

Archaeology Students Find New Ground for Research With a Helping Hand From FP&M

Hands sheathed in blue protective gloves, Amelia Bellah and Sharon Figueroa meticulously examined each “artifact” then wrote down details of their observations on the fact sheet on a clipboard. Bellah, a third-year anthropology major with a focus on archaeology, and Figueroa, a fourth-year anthropology major also with a focus on archaeology, weren’t examining the ...

How Computer Engineer Zion Mun Found a Community at Cal Poly Pomona

Even with a more than 50-mile roundtrip commute, computer engineering senior Zion Mun found a community of friends and classmates at Cal Poly Pomona. Mun made the most of his experience and gathered valuable life skills and a community from clubs, classes, on-campus jobs and campus resources. As an engineer, Mun joined the student club Bronco Space and participated in the Balloon Launch ...

Professor Renford Reese Discusses Violence in America from a New Perspective in Recent Book

Cal Poly Pomona Political Science Professor Renford Reese recently published “Violence in America: From a ‘Criminal’s’ Perspective,” a book that delves into the topic through interviews and personal anecdotes from incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals, discussing current political narratives. With over 17 years of experience fighting for social ...

CPP Welcomes International Students and Scholars to Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration

With games, food, and performances, Cal Poly Pomona warmly welcomed its international students and scholars during the Mid-Autumn Festival celebration on Sept. 17. The event was an opportunity for over 70 international degree-seeking, exchange, Semester@CPP, Cal Poly English Language Institute (CPELI) students and visiting faculty to converse and immerse themselves in a cross-cultural ...