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Poly @lumni E-Newsletter SEPTEMBER 2008

Last month, the world witnessed the remarkable talents of elite athletes at the Beijing Olympics, including Cal Poly Pomona's own Kim Rhode, an animal & veterinary sciences major, who won silver in skeet shooting. This issue of Poly @lumni recognizes Rhode's fourth Olympic medal and also spotlights former Olympian and 1971 alumna Chi Cheng, who is considered one of the greatest female Asian athletes of the 20th century. As fall quarter arrives, there will be plenty of opportunities for alumni to re-connect with the campus, including the third annual Matt's Run and the ever-popular Pumpkin Festival.

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Alumni Angel Game
September 26 - The College of Business Administration Alumni Chapter is sponsoring its fifth annual "Evening at the Ball Park" for all alumni at Angel Stadium. The $40 ticket price includes a private reception with a barbecue dinner and a seat in the field box level ($63 value). Read More.

Alumni Association Annual Golf Tournament
October 3 - Help the Alumni Association recognize outstanding student leaders and provide scholarships to deserving students. This year's golf tournament is at Coyote Hills in Fullerton. Sign up today...

ASI Alumni Dinner
October 3 - The ASI Alumni Chapter will host its third annual ASI Welcome Dinner for the newly elected and appointed ASI Student Leaders. The dinner is 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Bronco Student Center, Ursa Major. Members of the Cal Poly Pomona Alumni Association and ASI Alumni Chapter are encouraged to attend to show support for the new student leaders. To RSVP, e-mail alumni@asi.csupomona .edu no later than Friday, September 19.

Distinguished Lectureship Series at The Collins College
October 14 - Jon L. Luther, CEO of Dunkin' Donuts, will visit campus to give the annual lecture in the Richard N. Frank Distinguished Lectureship Series at The Collins College of Hospitality Management. Luther will give a free lecture followed by a Q&A session from 1 to 2 p.m. in the college's Wine Auditorium. The lectureship series was established in 1988 to enable respected industry professionals to spend a few days to several weeks teaching, lecturing and interacting with students, faculty and other professionals interested in the goals of The Collins College. For details, call (909) 869-2275 or click here.

Career Fair
October 16 - Make valuable connections at this large, outdoor job fair. More than 200 leading, nationally recognized employers will participate. The event is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the University Quad. All majors, class levels and alumni are welcome. Bring resumes, and dress to impress. For more information visit, http://dsa.csupomona.edu/career.

Matt's Run
October 18 - The third annual Matthew Myers Memorial 5K Run/Walk will be held at Cal Poly Pomona. Entry fees go towards the Matthew Myers Memorial Scholarship Fund. To learn more about previous Matt's Runs and the upcoming run, please visit www.mattsrun.org.

16th Annual Pumpkin Festival
October 18-19 - The College of Agriculture's 16th annual Pumpkin Festival will take place Oct. 18-19. Activities include: Insect Fair, petting zoo, horse rides, entertainment, and a variety of food and game booths sponsored by student clubs. Visitors can pick pumpkins out of the patch and purchase Cal Poly Pomona grown produce and ornamental plants, plus a variety of gift items from the Farm Store. Admission to the festival is free. Individual activities will have a small fee. Proceeds from this event support student activities and the college's farm laboratory. For more information, visit www.csupomona.edu/~agri/news/pumpkin.shtml.

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Chi Cheng, '71 Kinesiology


Considered one of the greatest female Asian athletes of the 20th century, Chi Cheng, '71 Kinesiology, broke track and field world records and received numerous awards, including a bronze medal in the 1968 Olympics. Although she has retired her running shoes, Chi continues to work tirelessly in promoting a healthy, active lifestyle in her home country of Taiwan.

Through the Hope Foundation, which she co-founded and serves as the chairwoman, Chi encourages people to walk 10,000 steps a day to stay healthy, save energy and to reduce each person's carbon footprint. "We have a slogan that says, '10,000 steps a day keeps the doctor away' - just like an apple a day keeps the doctor away," she says. Read more...

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Cal Poly Pomona Ranked Among Top Universities in the West
Cal Poly Pomona is among the best public universities in the Western United States according to the newly released 2009 edition of "America's Best Colleges" by U.S. News & World Report. Among public universities, Cal Poly Pomona is tied for 6th among non-doctorate granting institutions in the category "Best Universities - Master's" for the Western United States. Read more...

Rhode Wins Silver at Olympics
Cal Poly Pomona alumna Kim Rhode won the silver medal in Women's Skeet Shooting at the Beijing Olympics, adding a fourth Olympic medal to her collection.The finals, held amidst a downpour, included two shoot-offs for three competitors tied for first place. Read more...

College of Engineering Looks Forward to Next 50 Years
After celebrating a half-century of excellence in education, the College of Engineering embarks on its 51st year this fall. With 1,000 incoming freshmen and transfer students arriving in September, the college will continue its focus on hands-on learning while giving students a competitive edge when they enter the workforce of the 21st century. Read more...

Alumnus Named Publisher of L.A. Times
Cal Poly Pomona alumnus Eddy W. Hartenstein, '71 and '72, is the new publisher of the Los Angeles Times. Hartenstein will be the fourth publisher of the newspaper since it was acquired in 2000 by the Chicago-based Tribune Co. He takes over for David Hiller, who resigned July 14. Read more...

To keep up with Cal Poly Pomona news and events, visit PolyCentric.

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Engineering Alumni Chapter
The Alumni Association is in the beginning phase of chartering an Engineering Alumni Chapter. We need leaders! If you are interested in helping develop this chapter, please contact cpalumni@csupomona.e du.

Affordable Housing Option Attracts University Community
This year, the Foundation opened Fair Oaks Walk, a new and affordable complex in Pomona. The 34-unit townhome project is currently being offered only to university faculty and staff, non-university individuals working in the education, public safety and medical sectors, public employees and Cal Poly Pomona alumni. The prices start at $289,990. Cal Poly Pomona Foundation is offering a buyback option that allows the home to be sold back to the Foundation within the first three years for the original purchase price. Located in Pomona at Foothill Boulevard, Fair Oaks Walk is a 15-minute drive from campus and is within the Claremont school district. For more information, visit www.foundation.csupomona.edu or call (909) 596-6019.

College of the Extended University introduces Six Sigma
Six Sigma has become a beneficial methodology for companies of all types and sizes by helping reduce variation, improve processes and increase profits. The College of the Extended University will offer Six Sigma Green Belt: Manufacturing on the following dates: September 13, 16, 23, 27, 30, October 7 & 11. For more information on the Six Sigma Program, call (909) 869-4599 or click here. To register, call (909) 869-2288 or register by clicking here.

Summer 2009 British Columbia Fishing Trip
He's back! That's right, Ron Simons, aka., Mr. Cal Poly Pomona will be escorting his 8th trip for Cal Poly Pomona alumni and friends next summer to one of British Columbia's most pristine salmon and halibut fishing sites located in the beautiful Queen Charlotte Islands, about 600 miles north of Vancouver, B.C. Noted for its excellent fishing and pristine scenery, the trip is always an outstanding event as evidenced by the number of returning fishing alumni. Since there are a very limited number of spaces allocated to this trip (and possibly no more than 2 or 3 open at this announcement), it is imperative for any interested party to confirm his/her reservation ASAP. For complete details, visit http://e-advancement.csupomona.edu/fishing.

Collins College Chapter News
Work is underway to revive the Collins College Alumni Chapter. This fall the Alumni Association and The Collins College of Hospitality Management will run an election to establish a new Executive Board. Chapter members can expect to get nomination forms and then numbered ballots in the mail sometime in late September or October. If you would like to vote and are not yet an association member, please join today. For more information, visit https://e-advancement.csupomona.edu/join/index.html. Collins College alumni include any HRT majors from the School of Business Administration; the Center for Hospitality Management; School of Hotel and Restaurant Management; The Collins School of Hospitality Management; and now The Collins College of Hospitality Management. For information about the chapter contact Lisa McPheron, director of communications and external relations for The Collins College, at (909) 869-3151 or collinsalumni@csupom ona.edu.

College of Agriculture Celebrates 70th Anniversary (1938-2008)
College of Agriculture alumni are invited to attend the College's 70th Anniversary Celebration scheduled on March 21-22, 2009. Join us for this historical and fun-filled weekend as we share memories and our vision for the future. For more information and to RSVP, visit the 70th Anniversary web site at www.csupomona.edu/~agri/seventy/.

College of the Extended University offers Supply Chain Management Certificate
Supply Chain Management strategies help companies coordinate daily the production of goods and services in the most cost-effective, timely manner. The College of the Extended University is now offering a certificate program in these very beneficial and proven strategies. The first of four required courses, Supply Chain Management: Overview, will be held on October 10 & 24. For more information on the Supply Chain Management Certificate, call (909) 869-4599 or click here. To register call (909) 869-2288 or register by clicking here

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