Gekara Appointed ARI Campus Coordinator

The Huntley College of Agriculture has named Ondieki Gekara as its new campus coordinator for the California State University Agricultural Research Institute program (ARI).

Gekara, an assistant professor in the Department of Animal and Veterinary Science, will administer and oversee ARI-funded research projects on the Cal Poly Pomona campus.

He came to Cal Poly Pomona in fall quarter 2016 from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, where he was an associate professor of animal science.

Gekara takes the place of Assistant Professor Steve Archambault, who was named to the post last year. He will assume the post on July 1.

ARI is a diversified, multi-campus applied research program focused on high-priority issues facing California agriculture. It aims to help policymakers make informed decisions to ensure the sustainability and preservation of agriculture and natural resources.