Schedule of Events

Welcome Video by Interim President Iris S. Levine
8 a.m. | Virtual Event

Years of Service Ceremony
10 to 11:30 a.m. | Ursa Major, BSC (in person) and on Zoom

Paletas with the Provost
12:30 to 1 p.m. | Ursa Major, BSC

Academic Affairs Forum
1 to 2:30 p.m. | Ursa Major, BSC

Faculty and Staff Workshops
3 to 4:30 p.m. | BSC

• AI@CPP – Empowering Faculty and Staff with AI Tools
  Location: Ursa Major AB
  Presenters: Laura Massa and Alex Harwood
  Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way we work, teach, and learn—and Cal Poly Pomona is preparing for that future. This session introduces faculty and staff to the university’s current AI tools, ethical guidelines for responsible use, and learn about professional development opportunities. Through interactive activity and collaboration, participants will explore practical ways to use AI in daily academic and administrative tasks. We’ll also preview what's on the AI horizon and invite your input on how CPP can continue to grow as an AI-powered institution.
  
  
• Principles of Community in Action 
  Location: Ursa Major C
  Presenters: Mark Patterson, Johnathan Grady and Jesus Avalos
  We’ll explore how Cal Poly Pomona’s Principles of Community guide our work and relationships — and how the Ombuds Office supports us in living those values, especially in moments of challenge. Through real stories, small group dialogue, and scenario-based practice, you’ll leave with greater clarity, connection, and confidence in applying our shared commitments. This interactive workshop is co-facilitated by Strategic Learning and the University Ombuds.
  
  
• Bridging Pathways: Building a Career-Ready Ecosystem 
  Location: Ursa Minor
  Presenters: Larisa Preiser-Houy and Olukemi Sawyerr
  Please join us in an interactive workshop on CPP’s career readiness and workforce engagement ecosystems. You will participate with other attendees in small group sessions facilitated by team members from the Office of Academic Innovation (OAI) and the College of Professional and Global Education (CPGE). The sessions will focus on the newly developed Career Success Markers and Workforce Innovation and Career Engagement (WICE). Come learn how CPP is building a career-ready ecosystem and the various tools and resources available to you to support the career readiness and engagement of our students and their successful transition into meaningful post-graduation experiences.
  
  
• Stronger Together: Advancing CSU through the Multi-University Collaboration
  Location: Andromeda
  Presenters: Benny Okiyama and Jon Saclolo
  Explore how the CSU system is uniting all campuses to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance service delivery. Discover how collaborative procurement efforts are transforming purchasing processes and increasing efficiency at CPP and across the system.
  
  
• Advancement 101: Building an Authentic Philanthropic Culture with Faculty/ Campus Partners
  Location: Lyra
  Presenter: University Advancement
  This session offers a faculty-centered introduction to University Advancement — what it is, how it shows up at Cal Poly Pomona and why it matters. Together, we’ll explore our institutional priorities and how faculty can help shape a culture of giving rooted in authenticity, partnership and shared purpose.

UHS Welcome Week Activities

All College Meetings:

College of Professional and Global Education (CPGE)
8 to 11:30 a.m. | Building 1, froom 104

College of Environmental Design
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Building 7

College of Education and Integrative Studies (CEIS)
9 to noon | Kellogg Conference Center, Ballroom AB

Collins College of Hospitality Management
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Building 80, Room 100 (lunch at RKR)

College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Ursa Minor, BSC

Huntley College of Agriculture
9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | AGRIscapes

College of Engineering
10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Building 78, Auditorium

College of Business Administration
Noon to 4:30 p.m. | 162-1001

College of Science
1 to 2:30 p.m. | University Library 15-1807

UHS Welcome Week Activities

Department Meetings All Day

Meet & Greet with Interim President Iris S. Levine
9 to 11 a.m. | University Quad

Fall Conference Resource Fair & Club Fair
9 to 11 a.m. | University Quad

Award Presentations & Celebrations
9:30 a.m. | University Quad

CPP Fest
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | University Quad

UHS Welcome Week Activities

First Day of Classes

Horseshoe Hill Party
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Horseshoe Hill

Club Fair
4 to 6 p.m. | University Quad

BroncoFusion
8 p.m.