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Veterans Resource Center 10th anniversary reception at the University Plaza.

VRC Celebrates its 10th Anniversary with Alumni & Partner Reception

Cal Poly Pomona’s Veterans Resource Center celebrated its 10th anniversary on Oct. 5, 2022.

Read about the 10th anniversary here

Students networking with employers at Future Forward.

Campus Career Pathways Help Students Enter the Workforce

As the largest four-year public university system in the U.S., the California State University is responsible for preparing thousands of individuals for future careers that will benefit both the state and the nation.

Alumna Pays It Forward by Supporting Veterans Resource Center

For Gomez, supporting the Veterans Resource Center means paying forward the gift of education her father experienced following his military service.

Announcements & Calendar of Events

We encourage you to take advantage of these opportunities to connect with other veterans, to meet with representatives from veteran service providers from the local community, and attend workshops related to your academic and personal success.

Deadline / Event	Dates	Location
Salute to Service Game	November 16	Kellogg Gym
Veterans Day Celebration	November 7	Recital Hall (Bldg. 24)
USMC Birthday Celebration	November 5	Veterans Resource Center
VRC Halloween Potluck	October 31	Veterans Resource Center
Future Forward: Employment & Resource Fair	October 25	Bldg. 121, MPR 1967-1969
U.S. Navy Birthday Celebration	October 10	Bldg. 121, MPR 1967-1969
Mock Interviews	October 1	Veterans Resource Center
Build Your Own Terrarium Workshop	September 24	Veterans Resource Center
Resume Advising Workshop	September 16-17	Veterans Resource Center
Horses for Heroes	Various Dates	W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center
Veterans Resource Center Welcome Reception	September 10	Bldg. 121, MPR 1967-1969

VRC Services of Interest

Service	Day & Time
VA Office Hours Counseling Services Linkage and referrals to VA healthcare and services.	Efigenia Ferrer, VA Readjustment Counselor, is on campus Thursdays during the fall 2024 semester at the Veterans Resource Center. Students may contact her at 909-712-7263 or at efigenia.ferrerburnette@va.gov.
Research Assistance Hour Get help with your research.	Paul Hottinger, Librarian, hosts Research Assistance Hour every Wednesday, 2 p.m.-3 p.m. All CPP majors are welcome to connect with Paul for research help. Sessions are available in person or via Zoom.
VRC Tutoring Get help with basic math, engineering and physics.	Dr. Phyllis Nelson, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, offers online tutoring sessions during the regular academic year. To schedule a tutoring session email Dr. Nelson at prnelson@cpp.edu.
Counseling & Psychological Services Drop-In Hour Confidential and tailored to suit the needs of the student. Example of session topics include: Learning healthy coping strategies, adapting to change, and managing stress.	Dr. Lideth Ortega-Villalobos hosts online counseling Drop-In Hours every Monday, 2-4 p.m. during the fall 2024 semester. If this scheduled time is not workable for you, please email Dr. Ortega-Villalobos at lidetho@cpp.edu to schedule an appointment. Drop-ins can be 20 or 25 minutes long and will be reserved in the order they are requested.