SAW Workshops 2024
Workshops available:
- Arabian Horse Center - Horse Show 1ST TIME OFFERED
- Farm Store Tour and Nursery Experience
- Vegetative Propagation of Succulents 101
- Therapy Dog Apollo 1ST TIME OFFERED
- Kellogg House Tour 1ST TIME OFFERED
- Charm Bracelet Making Workshop
- Egg Roll Making Workshop 1ST TIME OFFERED
- Mario Kart Tournament
- Chocolate Making
- Stretching with the BRIC
If workshops have multiple sessions, please only register for one. If you are found to have enrolled in more than one session, Staff Council may remove you from without prior notice. Scroll down for addtional information and registration links.
Therapy Dog Apollo
Host: Kris Zoleta
Day and Time: Tuesday, May 21, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: University Library, Bronco Community Zone on 2nd floor
Description: Are you feeling stressed from wrapping up finals events or working Commencement all weekend? Staff Council has your back with Therapy Dog Apollo, a beautiful and intelligent Border Collie. Stop by and pet him at the University Library's second-floor Bronco Community Zone. You don't need to register to attend the event, by registering, you get a reminder email about the event 1 week before the event and the Monday before.
Capacity: no limit
Registration on Tixtree: Therapy Dog Apollo - Tixtree, Optional, only needed if you wish for a reminder email.
Arabian Horse Center - Horse Show
Host: Kelly Pina & AHC students
Day and Time: Tuesday, May, 21, 12:30 PM -1:30 PM
Location: Sunday Show Arena next to W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center (building 29)
Capacity: 500
Description: Arabian Horse Center is putting on a version of their Sunday Show for Staff Appreciation Week - A tradition started by W.K. Kellogg in 1926, the Sunday Show features Cal Poly Pomona students riding Arabians in different disciplines from Native Costume to Liberty. Additionally, the trick horse act is always a crowd favorite. Training and handling are accomplished entirely by the W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center's students and staff, and the show program is designed to demonstrate the versatility and fine qualities of the Arabian breed.
Registration on Tixtree: Arabian Horse Show - Tixtree
Vegetative Propagation of Succulents 101
- NOTE: This workshop has a $5.00 fee that will be collected at the start of the workshop.
- Host will have succulents available for purchase.
Host: René Hernández
Fee: $5.00, collected at start of workshop
Day and Time: Tuesday, May 21, 11:00 - 12:00 PM; Wednesday, May 22, 11:00 - 12:00 PM
Location: Building 4, outside near stairwell facing building 5; several benches are within this area
- Map: Location on CPP map
- Location: Bench area near stairs
Capacity: 25
Description: René Hernández will talk about different methods on succulent vegetative propagation to produce more plants. Division, cuttings, deheading, and growing from leaves will be covered as well other tips on growing succulents. Host will also be selling succulents after class.
Registration on Tixtree: Succulent Workshop - Tixtree (all sessions)
Farm Store Tour and Nursery Experience
Host: Brianna Cox and Kelsey Swayze
Day and Time: Tuesday, May 21, 11:00 - 12:00 PM
Location: Cal Poly Pomona Farm Store
Capacity: 20
Description: All participants will have a chance to try some of CPP Farm Store’s favorite products and fruit. This will be followed with a plant talk, and potting demo and workshop. Everyone in attendance will get to take home a plant!
Registration on Tixtree: Farm Store and Nursery - Tixtree
Charm Bracelet Making Workshop
- NOTE: This workshop has a $5.00 fee that will be collected at the start of the workshop.
- Host will have demo charm bracelets available for purchase.
Host: Kimberly Valade–Guthrie
Fee: $5.00, collected at start of workshop
Day and Time: May 22, Wednesday; 9:00 - 10:00 AM, 10:00 - 11:00 AM, 11:00 - 12:00 PM
Location: University Library, 15-1828 (1st floor, located pass Starbucks)
Capacity: 15
Description: Design and make your own unique charm bracelet, the Cal Poly way, learn by doing. The host will accept cash, Venmo or Zelle at the beginning of the workshop. Host will also be selling demo charm bracelets made beforehand.
Registration on Tixtree: Charm Bracelet Workshop - Tixtree (all sessions)
Chocolate Making
- NOTE: This workshop has a $5.00 fee that will be collected at the start of the workshop.
Host: Michelle Terrazino
Fee: $5.00, collected at the start of workshop
Day and Time: Wednesday, May 22, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Location: BioTrek, Building 4A
Capacity: 18
Description: We will make all the chocolate from scratch and have participants dip strawberries or pretzels (or both!) into the freshly made chocolate. They can either take them home or eat them during the workshop.
Registration on Tixtree: Chocolate Making - Tixtree
Egg Roll Making Workshop
Host: Cindy Dang
Day and Time: Wednesday, May 22, 2:30 - 3:30 PM
Location: BioTrek, Building 4A
Capacity: 18
Description: This is an opportunity for everyone to learn how to roll and fry an eggroll (meat-only). You will be able to place meat on an eggroll wrapper and learn to roll and fry eggrolls. Meat and eggroll wrappers will be provided, and participants will have a chance to eat some tasty meat eggrolls!
Registration on Tixtree: Egg Roll Workshop - Tixtree
Mario Kart Tournament
Host: Kris Zoleta
Day and Time: Wednesday, May 22, 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: University Library, Bronco Community Zone on 2nd floor
Capacity: 92
Description: For Staff Appreciation Week 2024, join your fellow staff for a Mario Kart Tournament on the Nintendo Switch at the University Library's 2nd-floor Bronco Community Zone. If you want to be part of the tournament, register for a tournament ticket. If you want to watch the tournament, or join if there are not enough participants, register for a standby ticket. See you there!
Registration on Tixtree: Mario Kart - Tixtree
Kellogg House Tour
Host: Erika Barajas
Day and Time: Thursday, May 23,
- Session 1: 9:00 - 9:45 AM
- Session 2: 10:00 - 10:45 AM
Location: Kellogg House
- Shuttle service will be available at building 1, location will be determined closer to day of workshop
- Registrants also have the option to drive or walk to tour
Capacity: 35
Description: Nestled among the lush landscape and blanketed by fig trees, sits the Kellogg House. Constructed in 1926, this spacious ranch-style estate exudes historical charm and offers mesmerizing views. Foundation Enterprises are opening the doors and offering the opportunity to walk the home of cereal magnet Will Kellogg. On this guided tour, you will learn the rich history of the house and experience firsthand what makes the Kellogg House so special to our campus.
Registration on Tixtree for: Kellogg House - Tixtree (all sessions)
Stretching Class
Host: BRIC
Day and Time: Thursday, May 23
- Session 1: 9:30 - 10:00 AM
- Session 2: 10:15 - 10:45 AM
- Session 3: 11:00 - 11:30 AM
Location: BSC - Lyra
Capacity: 10
Description: A full self-massage class that helps soothe tight, sore areas (known as “trigger points”) to help speed up the recovery process and relieve tension. Please wear athletic attire.
On the day of the classes, walk-ins will be accepted if spots are available.
Registration on Tixtree: BRIC Stretching - Tixtree (all sessions)