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CLASS has their Fall Conference 2020August 19, 2020 On Wednesday, August 19, 2020, CLASS held its Fall 2020 Conference all-college meeting. Our faculty chairs shared upd... |
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Our CLASS FacultyAugust 14, 2020 table of CLASS faculty mentioned in the news Professor Alex Madva, Philosophy Harvard Politics Review - Ending C... |
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Dr. Kate Ozment Selected for Junior FellowshipJune 17, 2020 The College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences (CLASS) assistant professor of English... |
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ARI Grant Recommended to Dr. Gabriel Granco, Geography Assistant ProfessorJune 09, 2020 The College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences’ assistant professor of geography Dr. Gabriel Granco was... |
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Alumna Spotlight: Alexandra Porges ('19, Political Science)June 09, 2020 Alexandra Porges (’19, political science) did not plan on having a career in politics. Initiall... |
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Nourhan Ateout Reflects on Her Journey to GraduationMay 18, 2020 My journey to success has not been smooth. High school was difficult for me, and math was always a challenge. It... |
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Rebekah Paerels CLASS ValedictorianMay 14, 2020 Rebekah Paerels is the co-valedictorian for the 2020 graduating class of the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sc... |
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CLASS 2020 Valedictorian Kimberly LoganMay 11, 2020 Kimberly Logan is the co-valedictorian for the 2020 graduating class of the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sci... |
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Meet the CLASS 2020 Faculty Advisor of the Year: Dr. Kelly HuhMay 11, 2020 Earlier this year, we asked for nominations for the 30th annual Faculty Advisor of the Year Award. Meet our Coll... |
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Virtual Yearbook 2020 SubmissionApril 24, 2020 CLASS 2020 Graduates, we want to hear from you! While Commencement has been postponed, we still want to celebrate you... |
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CLASS Emergency Assistance ProgramApril 14, 2020 April 20, 2020 Update: At this time, the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences (CLASS) is no longer ... |
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A New NormalApril 07, 2020 Hannah is a Spanish major. She is a student worker with the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences. Hanna... |
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Updates to CLASS Advising and Student Success CenterMarch 18, 2020 Dear CLASS Majors, The CLASS Student Success Center will be closed Monday, March 23, 2020 through Friday, A... |
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CLASS In The News - NewsletterMarch 18, 2020 Previously Published Newsletters February 2020 May 2020 (Graduation Issue) August 2020 October 2020 Decemb... |
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Sparks Ignite for Alumna Alexiss DiazDecember 23, 2019 Alexiss Diaz never imagined she would be working in sales after graduating with her degree in communication. Let al... |
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Donate to the Harvest International ZineDecember 09, 2019 Please consider donating to Harvest International CPP's a student-run community that cultivates th... |
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Music Professor Nadia Shpachenko Nominated for Two GRAMMY® AwardsNovember 25, 2019 Article by Teresa Kelly Recording artist and Cal Poly Pomona Music Professor Nadia Shpachenko’... |
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Movie Night: The Need to GrowNovember 14, 2019 The Lyle Center in association with the Anthropology club, Geology club, ENV and College of Agriculture present Mo... |
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The Life of an Ancient Manuscript and its ReadersNovember 07, 2019 When: November 21, 2019 Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Where: Building 5, room 255 The History Club a... |
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Place your mark on this campusNovember 06, 2019 International Education Week 2019 kicks off on November 1st at the Engineering Meadow from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. The... |
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Communicating the History of Race & Racism in the ClassroomNovember 06, 2019 Race and Reconstruction(s): Teaching America's Unfinished Revolutions - Communicating the history of race & rac... |
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Music Industry ConferenceNovember 01, 2019 Students in the music industry studies program will be hosting a Music Industry Conference on Friday, November 15, 2... |
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Morocco Study Abroad 2019October 31, 2019 A study abroad trip to Morocco brought together students outside of the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Scien... |
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Sailing Through Time: Commemorating 50 YearsOctober 31, 2019 CLASS Communication alumni are invited to the 2019 Alumni Night. Sail through time with us as we commemorate fifty ... |
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Calling All PoetsOctober 30, 2019 Join the CPP Poet's Workshop, an informal poetry workshop for practicing poets. Beginning in the spring, poets wil... |
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CLASS Alum Shines BrightOctober 29, 2019 Jason Trowbridge a CLASS alum was recently featured in the Projection Lights & Staging News for his work in the ... |
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World Philosophy Day 2019October 29, 2019 The Philosophy Department would like to invite you all to the 4th Annual World Philosophy Day Celebration! ... |
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Pizza with the Deans 2019October 22, 2019 CLASS students are invited to attend the Pizza with the Deans on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. This is an opportunity... |
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Looking for a major?October 10, 2019 WHAT: CLASS Major Exploration DayWHEN: Tuesday, November 19, 2019WHERE: Building 5 Patio Join the College o... |
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CLASS in Session at Global Climate StrikeSeptember 25, 2019 On Friday, September 20, 2019, thousands of youth organized across the globe for the Global Climate Strike... |
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Live Podcast of "They Call Us Bruce" with Helen ZiaSeptember 23, 2019 WHEN: September 26, 2019 TIME: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM WHERE: Bronco Student Center, URSA Major A ... |
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Bang a Novel by Daniel PeñaSeptember 22, 2019 The English and Modern Languages Department Presents Daniel Peña When: October 17, 2019... |
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Brain Day VolunteersSeptember 13, 2019 Are you interested in how the brain works and helping others? Become a Brain Day volunteer! You'l... |
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Global Climate StrikeSeptember 02, 2019 The Global Climate Strike will take place in downtown Los Angeles on September 20, 2019. Take part... |
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Presidential Debate Viewing PartyAugust 30, 2019 The university is hosting a debate viewing party for students, staff, and faculty to watch the third Democratic Pres... |
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The Moral Risks of Online ShamingAugust 20, 2019 Krista Thomason discusses the dark side of shame and moral life from her book Naked Join author Krista Thomason, Pro... |
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The American War Experience Through California VoicesAugust 20, 2019 Join us for a discussion about World War l on September 11, 2019 Students are invited to attend a discussi... |
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1st Annual Brain Awareness Science and Activity FairMay 15, 2019 In celebration of Brain Awareness Week, The Psychology Department and the college held the 1stAnnual Brain Awareness ... |
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Beyond the ClassroomMay 08, 2019 Providing students with an opportunity to experience a professional conference in order to take learning beyond the c... |
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Graduating MPA Student already Making a DifferenceApril 26, 2019 George Doctorian graduated from Cal Poly Pomona in 2014 with a degree in Political Science. During his senior year, h... |
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Being the ChangeMarch 28, 2019 The History Department and the Library are screening the climate documentary "Being the Change" by JPL clim... |
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Dr. Young Discusses his New Book in Riveting PodcastMarch 26, 2019 Dr. Terrance Young from the Department of Geography and Anthropology is featured in a podcast with Writing Westward P... |
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EML Professor Takes Prize in Public Humanities ContestFebruary 19, 2019 Professor Liam Corley in Cal Poly’s English & Modern Languages Department was selected from scores of ... |
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Ahimsa Center’s 2018 ConferenceOctober 03, 2018 Please join us for Ahimsa Center’s 2018 conference, Transformative Power of Education: Lessons from Gandhi... |
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Election FairOctober 03, 2018 Please join California Center for Ethics and Policy at its first event, Election Fair! Attendees will have the ... |
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Private Lives Opens to Full HouseOctober 02, 2018 Theatre students Chase Atherton (left) and Caleigh Zwahlen perform in "Private Lives." Stage play R... |
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Department of Theatre and New Dance Announces its 2018-19 SeasonJune 26, 2018 The Cal Poly Pomona Department of Theatre and New Dance announces its 2018-19 season with six diverse shows for patro... |
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Theatre and New Dance presents: Real Women Have Curves April 19-29April 18, 2018 Cal Poly Pomona’s Department of Theatre and New Dance opens Real Women Have Curves April 19, 2018 8 p.m... |
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Theatre Student Writes, Produces Musical for Senior ProjectApril 04, 2018 Nearly freezing, Cara Vilencia stood in the cancellation line outside of the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City... |
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Making Skeletons TalkMarch 28, 2018 Professor Jessica Cerezo-Román with her students Purdeep Dhanoa and Jonathan Elias Holding history in their... |
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Dance program invited to ACDA adjudication conferencesFebruary 27, 2018 Department of Theatre and New Dance guest choreographer Suchi Branfman performs her dance, "Anticueca," du... |
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Today's Economy and Its DiscontentsFebruary 16, 2018 Join Us Thursday, February 22, 2018 12:00-12:50pm Building 162- Room 1001 N. Gregory Mankiw Today's Economy... |
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Study Abroad - Peru Summer 2018February 12, 2018 PROGRAM OVERVIEW This fascinating Study Abroad program will give students a superb opportunity to explore the history... |
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Research experience abroad!February 07, 2018 Meet the students who participated in research abroad, through the NSF-funded PIRE program. They will share their res... |
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Pizza With The PresidentFebruary 06, 2018 The C.L.A.S.S. hosted Pizza With The Presidents - The Semester Conversion College Tour, is Feb. 13 during U-hour (12:... |
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Bronco Bucks Up for GrabsJanuary 24, 2018 How to Enter Simply follow/like us on any of our social media platforms listed below and you will be entere... |
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CLASS Council hosted a Pizza with the DeanJanuary 22, 2018 CLASS Council hosted a Pizza with the Deans event with a packed classroom of approx. 50 majors in attendance. Studen... |
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Labor, Justice, and the Future of WorkJanuary 18, 2018 |
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Theatre & New Dance Production Invited to Regional FestivalDecember 15, 2017 Intimate Apparel - 2017 "Intimate Apparel” is one of six selected productions invited to perform at T... |
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Dr. Boyraz Receives AwardNovember 27, 2017 Congratulations, Dr. Boyraz on receiving the Dr. Laura Crowell Dissertation Award from the Group Communication Divis... |
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The Spanish and Catalan Issue: Past and PresentOctober 20, 2017 Join us Wednesday, November 1, 2017 4:00PM-5:50PM in Bldg 24B-1421 for a campus forum on The Spanish and Catalan Issu... |
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India @ SeventyOctober 02, 2017 Please plan to join us for the conference, India@Seventy: Building a More Inclusive Democracy on Cal Poly Pomona camp... |
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Theatre Alum Shares Her WisdomAugust 01, 2017 During Commencement 2006, Cal Poly Pomona Theatre student Brittney Buffo sat in the audience, listening to then-thea... |
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CLASS 2017 Valedictorian, Rehana ParekhJune 07, 2017 2017 Valedictorian Rehana Parekh with her daughter, Zainab The College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences (CLASS)... |
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A Free Special Theatrical Performance on 3/11/17March 06, 2017 |
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Dean Hilles Presents on 3/8/17March 01, 2017 Dr. Sharon Hilles Presents in Honor of Women as We Celebrate National Women's History Month Wednesday, March 8, 2017... |
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Trump for President: A Pre- Inauguration DiscussionJanuary 09, 2017 |
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World Philosophy DayDecember 01, 2016 Dr. Michael Cholbi presents at World Philosophy Day On November 17, the Philosophy Department hosted their first ann... |
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World Philosophy DayNovember 13, 2016 |
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"As You Like It" featured in Inland Valley BulletinSeptember 06, 2016 The Southern California Shakespeare Theatre in its 12th season presents: As You Like It. P... |
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What Can Your IAP Ambassador Do for You?May 24, 2016 Jessica Saucedo and Gabriel Smith With the semester conversion around the corner, the Individual Academic Plan (IAP)... |
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Fredrick Meeker Memorial FundMay 05, 2016 Frederick B. Meeker, Professor Emeritus and Library Docent, passed away on December 31, 2015. In his honor, the Frede... |
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Meet our Oscar-Winning Distinguished Alumnus for 2016May 05, 2016 Roy Conli (’83, Drama), Oscar-winning producer of “Big Hero 6,” recently received the ... |
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CPP Music Theatre Workshop presents The Addams Family, a New Musical ComedyMay 04, 2016 BUY TICKETS NOW Cal Poly Pomona’s Music Theatre Workshop presents The Addams Family, a New Musical Comedy ... |
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Uncovering the Effects of Language BrokeringMay 04, 2016 Dr. Morales and his students at the Western Psychological Association Conference. Alejandro Morales, assistant profe... |
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GIS Lab: Technology in C.L.A.S.S.May 03, 2016 The College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences is not typically a college that gets associated with science or eng... |
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Model UN Team Brings Home WinsMay 02, 2016 Each spring, over 5,000 college students travel to the National Model United Nations conference in New York City to ... |
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SCSF Presents As You Like ItApril 29, 2016 As You Like It BUY TICKETS NOW Directed by Stephanie Courtney LOCATION: Studio Theatre, Theatre Building 25-110 PERF... |
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A Passion for History leads to Presidential DreamApril 28, 2016 What do you want to be when you grow up? is a question for which college students don't always have an answer. Colleg... |
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Theatre Presents Les Liaisons DangereusesApril 27, 2016 Spring 2016 Mainstage Production BUY TICKETS NOW "Les Liaisons Dangereuses" B... |
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Understanding Grief Through PhilosophyApril 22, 2016 If you search for books and articles about grief, hundreds upon hundreds of resources pop up, but few are related to... |
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Professor Sheds Light on the History of ScienceApril 22, 2016 American-educated Chinese scientists have a long and mostly unknown history of contributions to the United States. H... |
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Security and Terrorism EventApril 19, 2016 May 3, 2016 12:00 PM to May 3, 2016 2:00 PM at Ursa Minor -- Bronco Student Union Join us for a campus-wide discussio... |
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Ahimsa for Our Plate and PlanetApril 19, 2016 Ahimsa for Our Plate and the Planetby Gene Baur Saturday, April 23, 2016 Lecture and Q &... |
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Advising Center Appoints a New Student Veteran AmbassadorMarch 28, 2016 Air Force Reserve and Spanish major, Alexandra Jacome has recently been appointed to the new role of Student Veteran... |
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CATESOL Los Angeles Regional Conference comes to CPPMarch 24, 2016 Three Generations of Teachers: Dr. Marianne Celce-Murcia (2nd from L) was the teacher trainer of Dean Shar... |
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A Visiting Professor through the Fulbright NEXUS ProgramMarch 07, 2016 Dr. Pablo Torres-Lima, a professor at the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana in Mexico City, is visiting th... |
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Steinway SaleMarch 03, 2016 Steinway & Son’s brings piano sale to campus! Appointment Required |
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Music Alumna Finds Success at Iconic Music VenueMarch 02, 2016 The Troubadour in Los Angeles is an iconic music venue, which has hosted artists such as: Elton John, Neil Diamond, M... |
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The Dilemma with Our BiasesMarch 02, 2016 If you knew a way to get rid of your biases, would you? Alexander Madva, who is a visiting assistant professor in th... |
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Student Veterans and Faculty MixerMarch 01, 2016 New to the CLASS? Want to meet other veterans in your field? Wo... |
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U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors to Present FREE Concert on March 9thMarch 01, 2016 The internationally acclaimed Jazz Ambassadors of Washington, DC will continue its long tradition of presenting free... |
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Oscar-Winning Producer to Receive 2016 Distinguished Alumni AwardFebruary 26, 2016 In 2015, producer Roy Conli won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film Big Hero 6. With a nota... |
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Social Media and the Effects on Media TrustFebruary 21, 2016 Communication Professor Conducts Study on Social Media News Recommendations and the Effects on News Trust ... |
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Join the Professor for a Day ProgramFebruary 19, 2016 Help students learn first-hand how their education applies to the real world by participating in Cal Poly Pomona's Al... |
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World Anthropology DayFebruary 19, 2016 The Anthropological Society recently celebrated World Anthropology Day at the University Quad with an informational b... |
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Discovering Bilingualism in the BrainFebruary 03, 2016 C.L.A.S.S. Psychology Professor Submits Proposal for the National Science Foundation’s MRI Grant for the A... |
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Music Professor Earns Multiple Grammy NominationsFebruary 01, 2016 The College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences is proud to announce that Music Professor, Nadia Shpachenko, recei... |
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C.L.A.S.S. Promotes Interim Associate DeansJanuary 20, 2016 The College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences is proud to announce the recent promotions of Associate Dean Lauri... |
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Bilingualism: Brain, Mind, and FamilyJanuary 11, 2016 |
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C. L. A. S. S. Advising Center Workshop: Lib 150January 08, 2016 The C.L.A.S.S. Advising Center will be hosting a workshop on the resources available at the Library. Christy Stevens ... |
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Success on Your Own TermsJanuary 07, 2016 The transition into college and the quarter system can be a difficult hurdle to overcome. Nicole Duong began her coll... |
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SPAMALOTNovember 30, 2015 The theatre club A.C.T (Actors Collaborating with Technicians), presents Spamalot, the musical inspired by (lovingly ... |
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Social Media SharingNovember 09, 2015 Communication professor, Dr. Jason Turcotte's work on social media sharing was published in the September issue of th... |
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8 C.L.A.S.S. students awarded President’s Council ScholarshipsNovember 02, 2015 It is with great pleasure that we announce the eight C.L.A.S.S. students that received the prestigious President&... |
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Jeffrey Nelson and Andrea Hernandez Win Award at APCGOctober 30, 2015 Jeffrey Nelson and Andrea Hernandez, undergraduate geography majors in the Department of Geography & Anthropology... |
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Dr. Sunny Lie awarded Dissertation of the YearOctober 26, 2015 Sunny Lie (Ph.D., University of Massachusetts at Amherst) won this year’s Dissertation of the Ye... |
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CPP Professor Digs for Clues to Early Classic Societies in MexicoOctober 01, 2015 Since 2005, Dr. Claudia García-Des Lauriers has been investigating the importance of the local regional cent... |
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Model United Nations Team Wins Many Times OverApril 28, 2015 Cal Poly Pomona's 2015 Model United Nations team the most decorated in its more than 40 year history. The team, repre... |
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Translation SlamApril 23, 2015 The EFL department is having a Translation Slam this May 4 at the Bronco Student Center (Ursa Minor) from 1:00-3... |
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Poet Claudia Rankine: Reading and DiscussionApril 13, 2015 Claudia Rankine discussion, reading & book signing. Claudia will be discussing, and reading her book Citizen: an ... |
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Cal Poly Pomona Music Sets Sights on the World StageApril 06, 2015 With a full complement of 29 legendary Steinway & Sons pianos, Cal Poly Pomona University is staking its claim as... |
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All-Steinway Initiative CelebrationApril 02, 2015 Cal Poly Pomona celebrates the All Steinway School Designation on April 2, 2015. Hurry and reserve your seat today an... |
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Professor For a DayMarch 23, 2015 We are seeking interested alumni to participate in Professor for a Day, during the week of May 11-15. There... |
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Nadia Shpachenko: Woman at the New PianoMarch 17, 2015 From New Classic LA: "Woman at the New Piano is a generous helping of new piano music by four contemporary compo... |
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Christopher Bates is No. 1 student-rated professorMarch 10, 2015 Good teaching is a mixture of art and science. An ideal professor is a professor who is able to grab and keep student... |
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'Boeing Boeing' debutsMarch 02, 2015 Cal Poly Pomona's Department of Theatre and New Dance premiered its production of "Boeing Boeing" at the U... |
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Nadia Shpachenko in Textura MagazineFebruary 28, 2015 Nadia Shpachenko was featured in Canada's Textura Magazine. The article discusses her new album "Woman... |
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Ethics Bowl Team Finishes in the Top EightFebruary 22, 2015 The national Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl was held on February 22 in Costa Mesa. The Cal Poly team went undefeated in ... |
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Allison Baker – Provost’s AwardFebruary 19, 2015 Youtube Video Link: https://youtu.be/yYHJF4JEJcU Alison A. Baker Provost’s Award for Excellence in Teachin... |
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Harry Potter Class Has Students SpellboundDecember 10, 2014 "The Harry Potter literature class, which the university started offering four years ago, recently was designate... |
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'Southern Girls' preview: A timely setting with current social issuesNovember 10, 2014 "Southern Girls," the newest Cal Poly Pomona theatre department production, should be taken anything but l... |
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Ahimsa Center Holds 6th Annual ConferenceNovember 07, 2014 The Ahimsa Center held it’s sixth biannual conference on nonviolence, November 7-9,2014. Care, Co... |
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SCSF puts on 'Julius Caesar' with a twistSeptember 22, 2014 This month, students join professional actors in a performance of "Julius Caesar" for the 10th anniversary ... |
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Dr. Mary Yu Danico Hart AwardSeptember 22, 2014 The 2014 recipient of the George Hart Award is Dr. Mary Yu Danico from the Department of Psychology and Sociology. &a... |
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Alum Premieres Movie at Cannes Film FestivalJune 18, 2014 A Cal Poly Pomona alumnus premiered his first movie last month at the world-famous Cannes Film Festival in France. Ju... |
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Model U.N. Team Wins Outstanding Delegation AwardApril 30, 2014 "The National Model U.N. Team won an Outstanding Delegation Award at the annual national conference in New York,... |
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John Lennon Tour Bus to Promote Music Education in PomonaApril 21, 2014 The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus will make stops at Kingsley Elementary School in Pomona and Cal Poly Pomona fro... |