SAW Workshops 2025

Events and Workshops available:

Arabian Horse Center - Horse Show and Meet & Greet - event
Staff Basketball Game - event and half-time contest sponsored by Pace Setters*
Ice Cream Party - event sponsored by Pace Setters*
SAW Luncheon - event
Crafting with Aloha: Ribbon Lei Making - 1st time and 2 sessions!
Roll n Recovery with Cara - 3 sessions
Farm Store Tour and Nursery Experience
De-Stress and Reset with Dr. Alane via Zoom - 1st time!
Kellogg House Tour - 4 sessions
Innovation Brew Works Tour - 1st time!
Mario Kart Tournament - competition for participants or if you just want to play with a group!
Chocolate Making - 2 sessions
Dance Class: Hula and Tahitian - 1st time!
Muay Thai - 1st time!
Agriscapes Discovery Farm Experience - 2 sessions
Tour of the CPP Apiary Production Lab - 1st time and 6 sessions!
Cooking with Chef Danny Gonzalez - 1st time and 2 sessions!

For workshops running at the same time, please only register for one. If you are found to have enrolled in more than one session, Staff Council may remove you without prior notice. Scroll down for additional information and registration links. In order to give staff the opportunity to experience Staff Appreciation Week, it is important that you only sign up for the workshops that you can attend.

No walk-ins for workshops. Hosts have requested a capacity for each workshop to provide the best experience for everyone.

Thank You to Pace Setters for Supporting Staff Appreciation Week!

We extend our sincere thanks to Pace Setters for their generous support of this year’s Staff Council’s Staff Appreciation Week. Their sponsorship helps make this celebration special for our campus community.

Pace Setters is proudly sponsoring a halftime contest during the basketball game—be sure to attend for exciting details and a chance to win fun prizes!

They’re also bringing the sweet side of celebration by sponsoring this year’s Ice Cream Social. Don’t miss out—come get your scoop on!

Pace Setters is an organization for retired faculty and staff of Cal Poly Pomona, offering a full calendar of events and activities for its members. Interested in learning more or joining? Visit the Pace Setters website for details.

Arabian Horse Center - Horse Show

Host: Kelly Pina, Arabian Horse Center Staff and Studentss

Day and Time: Tuesday, May 20, 10:00 - 11:00 AM (show program), 11:00 - 12:00 PM (meet and greet at stables)

Location: Sunday Show Arena next to W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center (building 29); if driving, parking lots F8 and F9 are close to the arena, and free to employees with a parking pass

Capacity: 500

Description: Arabian Horse Center is going to put a version of our Sunday Show for Staff Appreciation Week - A tradition started by W.K. Kellogg in 1926, the Sunday Show features Cal Poly Pomona students and staff 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

Staff Basketball Game

Host: Staff Council and Bronco Athletics

Day and Time: Thursday, May 22, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Game scheduled to start at 12:30 PM

Location: Kellogg Arena, building 43

Capacity: Intended for a large audience

Gym will open at noon for everyone. The game is scheduled to start at 12:30 PM. Half-time contest sponsored by Pace Setters!

Audience register here at Tixtree: Basketball Game

If you are interested in playing, registration is required and open: 2025 Staff Basketball Registration

Luncheon

Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Location: Centerpointe

ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING LUNCHEON: There will be raffle during the luncheon. In order to qualify for the raffle, staff must register through Tixtree using their cpp.edu email and be present. Raffle start time is around 12:15 pm. Registration for the luncheon will close on May 21, Wednesday, at 6 am.

Register here on Tixtree: SAW 2025 Luncheon

Charred Station

Spicy Loaded Yuca Frita (Togarashi Yuca w/ Aji verde sauce topped w/ corn salsa & gochujang aioli)
Burgers
Fries
Chicken Tenders

Pizza Station

Roasted Poblano Elote Pizza
Cheese Pizza
Roasted Poblano Elote Vegan Pizza (VG)

Pasta Station

Bolognese Tagliatelle

Fusion Station

Peruvian-Korean Bibimbap - Bulgogi pork or Bulgogi Tempura Tofu (VG) w/ Cilantro lime Calrose rice, Sautéed Kale, roasted sweet potato, Aji verde sauce, Curtido & Gochujang aioli

Global Station

Tallarines Verdes con Lomo Saltado
Tallarines Verdes con Tofu Saltado (VG)

Sushi/Mongolian Station

Hamachi Tiradito Nigiri w/ yuzu & aji amarillo glaze

Deli & Soup

Banh Mi Cubano – lemongrass roast pork
Sesame-Crusted Tofu Banh Mi Salad Wrap (VG)
Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
Red Pepper Corn Chowder (VG)

Dessert Station

Ube-Coconut Blondie Bars
Dulce de Leche Black Sesame Panna Cotta Shooters
Hawaiian Ube Butter Mochi Bars
Lychee-Mango Chamoy Sorbet Floats

Ice Cream Social

Sponsored by Pace Setters!

Host: Staff Council and Pace Setters

Day and Time: Friday, May 23, 2025, 1:30 - 3:00 PM

Capacity: First come, first serve basis, and while supplies last.

Location: Building 4, outside in terrace area on main level next to conference room 1-314

Register here on Tixtree: Ice Cream Social

Ice Cream Party! Please join Staff Council for the end of the week celebration of SAW with a tasty treat. Thank you to Pace Setters for sponsoring the ice cream social!

Building 4 terrace:

Crafting with Aloha: Ribbon Lei Making

Host: Rowena Ramos

Note: This workshop has a $5.00 fee that will be collected at the start of the workshop.

Day and Time: Tuesday, May 20 and Thursday, May 22

Tuesday, May 20: 11:00 - 12:00 PM
Thursday, May 22: 11:00 - 12:00 PM

Location: SSB - MPR/Multi Purpose Room 1965

Capacity: 25

Description: Puka (graduation) season is here. Leis make great makana (gifts). You can also show your aloha (love) and offer a lei for birthdays and performances. Come dressed in your favorite Hawaiian shirt as you will a’o (learn) how to make a 2 strand ribbon lei. Ribbons will be provided. The cost for materials will be $5, paid in cash or Venmo. Mahalo!!!  

Registration on Tixtree: Lei Making - all sessions

Roll n Recovery with Cara

Host: Cara Astacaan with BRIC

Day and Time: Thursday, May 22

Session 1: 9:00 - 9:30 AM
Session 2: 9:45 - 10:15 AM
Session 3: 10:30 - 11:00 AM

Location: Bronco Student Center (building 35) - Ursa Minor (located on 2nd floor of BSC)

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.

Registration on Tixtree: BRIC Stretching - all sessions

Farm Store Tour and Nursery Experience

Host: Brianna Cox and Kelsey Swayze

Day and Time: Tuesday, May 20, 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Location: Cal Poly Pomona Farm Store, driving is recommended

Directions and address: CPP Farm Store at Kellogg Ranch
Parking: Parking Lot I

Capacity: 25

Description: Find out about 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

De-Stress and Reset with Dr. Alane

Host: Dr. Alane Daughert

Day and Time: Wednesday, May 21, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: via Zoom, link available through Tixtree

Capacity: 50

Description: Join Dr. Alane Daugherty—professor in the Kinesiology Department, co-director of the Mind and Heart Research Lab, and renowned author and speaker—for a calming and restorative guided meditation session. With a deep background in the neuroscience of transformation, somatic healing, and emotional literacy, Dr. Daugherty has dedicated her career to helping individuals shift from chaotic emotional patterns to those that are self-affirming and life-enhancing.

This session will offer a powerful opportunity to relax, release tension, and cultivate a positive, grounded mindset. Drawing from her acclaimed work featured in Unstressed: How Somatic Awareness Can Transform Your Body's Stress Response, and From Mindfulness to Heartfulness, Dr. Daugherty will guide participants through practices that support emotional resilience and whole-person healing. Whether you're new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, this experience will leave you feeling more centered, empowered, and at ease.  No experience necessary.

Registration on Tixtree: De-Stress Session

Kellogg House Tour

Host: Erika Barajas

Day and Time: Wednesday, May 21 and Thursday, May 22

May 21: Session 1: 9:00 - 9:45 AM
May 21: Session 2: 10:00 - 10:45 AM
May 22: Session 3: 9:00 - 9:45 AM
May 22: Session 4: 10:00 - 10:45 AM

Location: Kellogg House; Map for shuttle service

Shuttle service will be available at building 1, location here; service will be available 45 minutes before the start of the tour
Registrants also have the option to drive or walk to tour

Capacity: 20

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. 

Guests are welcome to come dressed comfortably. For those planning to walk the scenic trail up to the house, we recommend wearing comfortable shoes, bringing water, and wearing a hat or sun protection. A shuttle will also be available at Parking Lot A for those who prefer a ride to the top. Shuttle will be ready 45 min before the tour starts.

Registration on Tixtree for: Kellogg House - all sessions

Innovation Brew Works Tour

Host: Eric Bassett

Note: Participants must wear closed-toe shoes and no heels for this tour.

Day and Time: Tuesday, May 20 and Wednesday, May 21

Session 1: Tuesday, May 20, starts at 11:30 AM
Session 2: Wednesday, May 21, starts at 11:30 AM

Location: Innovation Brew Works, driving is recommended

Parking is located right outside the brewery.
Address: 3650 W. Temple Ave., Bldg.. 220-A Pomona CA.

Capacity: 20

Description: Behind the scenes tour of Innovation Brew Works.

Registration on Tixtree: IBW Tour

Mario Kart Tournament

Host: Kris Zoleta

Note: The library will supply the Nintendo Switch, controllers, and games, but feel free to bring your personal controllers (Joycons, Pro Controller, 3rd party controllers) if you are comfortable with them.

Day and Time: Wednesday, May 21, 3:00 - 4:30 PM

Location: University Library, Bronco Community Zone on 2nd floor

Capacity: 16 participants, and up to 32 non-participants

Description: Calling all staff employees, join us for the Staff Appreciation Week annual Mario Kart Tournament. Join an intense tournament on Mario Kart 8 on the Nintendo Switch 1 and dodge blue shells and drift to become the Cal Poly Pomona Mario Kart Champion.

Registration on Tixtree: Mario Kart Tournament

Chocolate Making and BioTrek Tour

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: Thursday, May 22

Session 1: 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Session 2: 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Location: BioTrek, Building 4A; tables will be both inside and outside the location

Capacity: 24

Description: Come join us at BioTrek for a short tour of our rainforest and chocolate dipped strawberries or pretzels!

Registration on Tixtree: Chocolate Making

Dance Class

Host: Diane R Gonzalez

Day and Time: Thursday, May 22, 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Location: SSB 121 - 1965 (Student Service Building)

Description: Step into the rhythms of the islands! This beginner-friendly dance class introduces you to the beautiful movements of Hula (Hawaiian) and Tahitian dance. Led by Diane Gonzalez, who brings over 40 years of experience in dancing and teaching, this class welcomes all ages, levels, and genders—no experience needed.

Hula is all about slow, intentional movements that tell a story, while Tahitian dance is driven by the beat of the drum and your own creative interpretation of it. You’ll learn simple steps, explore fun routines, and connect with the spirit of island dance in a relaxed and supportive space.

Wear something you can move in—and if you have a sarong, grass skirt, or flower for your hair, bring it along! Most importantly, bring your curiosity and your water, and get ready to have some fun!

Capacity: 25

Registration on Tixtree: Dance Class

Muay Thai

Host: Mohamed Ayoub

Note: Bring water and wear clothes you can move in.

Day and Time: Wednesday, May 21, 9:00 - 10:00 AM

Location: SSB Building 121 - 1965, Student Service Building

Capacity: 20

Description: Get moving with Coach Mohamed of Tiger9 Muay Thai, who has been leading classes since 2022. This one-hour session will teach you how to throw Muay Thai’s signature strikes—punches, elbows, knees, and kicks—through shadowboxing practice.

It’s a great way to learn the basics, get your heart rate up, and leave feeling strong. No experience necessary, and no contact—just movement, technique, and good energy. Bring water and wear clothes you can move in.

Registration on Tixtree: Muay Thai

AGRIscapes Discovery Farm Experience

Host: Rebecca Smith

Day and Time: Tuesday, May 20,

Session 1: 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Session 2: 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Location: AGRIscapes, park in parking lot I, driving is recommended

Map: Location
Parking: Parking Lot I

Capacity: 60

Description: Celebrate Staff Appreciation Week with a self-paced, interactive experience at AGRIscapes Discovery Farm! Take a leisurely hayride, meet friendly animals at the petting farm, and explore the children’s garden, where you’ll encounter some of our favorite creepy crawlies. Staff and students will be stationed at each stop to share fun facts and answer questions, making it both relaxing and enriching. Explore at your own pace and enjoy the fresh air. Parking is available in Lot I.

Registration on Tixtree: AGRIscapes Discovery Farm Experience

Tour of the CPP Apiary Production Lab

Host: Michelle Baggett

Note
- The tour takes place indoors, but comfortable, closed-toe shoes are recommended.
- Please bring your own water to stay hydrated.

Day and Time: Tuesday, May 20; Wednesday, May 21; Thursday, May 22

Session 1: Tuesday, May 20; 1:30 - 2:30 PM
Session 2: Tuesday, May 20; 2:30 - 3:30 PM
Session 3: Wednesday, May 21; 1:30 - 2:30 PM
Session 4: Wednesday, May 21; 2:30 - 3:30 PM
Session 5: Thursday, May 22; 1:30 - 2:30 PM
Session 6: Thursday, May 22; 2:30 - 3:30 PM

Location: Building 34, close to Parking Lot M

Capacity: 15 per tour

Description: Step inside the sweet world of bees and handcrafted goods with a behind-the-scenes tour of our Apiary Production Lab! Hosted by students from the Bee Science Program, this guided tour will walk you through how we bottle our signature CPP Honey and craft small-batch beeswax products, including candles, soaps, lip balms, and herbal salves.

You’ll learn how raw materials from the hive are transformed into goods that support our program and get a chance to sample our delicious campus-made honey. At the end of the tour, we’ll have our Pop-Up Shop open in case you’d like to take home some sweet souvenirs and support student-led beekeeping at Cal Poly Pomona.

Registration on Tixtree: Apiary Tour

Cooking wtih Chef Danny Gonzalez

Host: Chef Danny Gonzalez

Day and Time: Thursday, May 22

Session 1: 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Session 2: 10:30 - 11:30 AM

Location: Centerpointe, Room 110 (conference room)

Capacity: 20

Description: Participants will learn how to prepare a French meal including how to properly butcher a whole chicken!

Registration on Tixtree: Cooking Class

SAW Events and Workshops 2025