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SITREP Newsletter
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VRC Celebrates its 10th Anniversary with Alumni & Partner Reception
Cal Poly Pomona’s Veterans Resource Center celebrated its 10th anniversary on Oct. 5, 2022.
‘Boots to Broncos’ Teaches CPP Employees how Student Veterans Experience Campus
The Veterans Resource Center hosted its Boots to Broncos faculty/staff training workshop on Feb. 3.
VRC Offers Scholarships
Each year during CPP Scholarship Fest, the Veterans Resource Center (VRC) offers CPP’s military-affiliated students the opportunity to apply for multiple scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,500.
How to Get a Job: Future Forward Connects Student Veterans with Employers
Minsoo Choi was only one of many success stories coming out of last fall’s Future Forward event, which the VRC hosts annually to help military-affiliated students get a jump start on their career and post-college goals.
Alumna Pays It Forward by Supporting Veterans Resource Center
For Gomez, supporting the Veterans Resource Center means paying forward the gift of education her father experienced following his military service.
Here and There
The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda hosted a special screening of an original play “Here and There: How to be Here, When There is Never Far Away” on Nov. 17, 2022, sponsored by Cal Poly Pomona’s Veterans Resource Center and Department of Theatre and New Dance.
Announcements & Calendar of Events
We encourage you to take advantage of these opportunities to connect with other veterans, to meet with representatives from veteran service providers from the local community, and attend workshops related to your academic and personal success.
| Deadline / Event | Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Salute to Service | November 10 | Kellogg Gym |
| Veterans Day Celebration | November 9 | Recital Hall (Bldg. 24) |
| U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Celebration | November 7 | Veterans Resource Center |
| Future Forward | November 3 | Bldg. 121 MPR 1963, 1965, & 1967-1969 |
| Operation Ally: Tips to Advising Student Veterans | October 20 | Bldg. 121 MPR 1967-1969 |
| Mock Interviews | October 19 | TBD |
| Resume Advising Workshop | October 12 | Bronco Student Center Orion Suite |
| Resume Advising Workshop | October 11 | Bronco Student Center Andromeda A&B |
| Mindfulness Workshop | October 5 | Bldg. 121 MPR 1967 |
| Federal Resume Workshop | October 3 | Bronco Student Center Ursa Minor |
| Foundry in a Box Workshop | September 28 | Bldg. 17 Room 1540 |
| Networking Breakfast with NIH | September 22 | Bldg. 121 MPR 1963 |
| Personal Finance Workshop | September 19 | Bldg. 121 MPR 1963 |
| STARS Program Workshop | September 12 | Bldg. 121 MPR 1963 |
| Horses for Heroes | Various Dates | W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center |
| Veterans Resource Center Welcome Reception | September 7 | University Plaza |
VRC Services of Interest
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Service |
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VA Office Hours
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Over the summer session, students may contact the VA Vet Center of San Bernardino at 909-801-5762 and ask to speak with a counselor or schedule an appointment with a VA Readjustment Counselor that is available. |
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Research Assistance Hour
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Paul Hottinger, Librarian, hosts Research Assistance Hour every Tuesdays, 11a.m.-12 p.m. All CPP majors are welcome to connect with Paul for research help. Sessions are available in person or via Zoom. |
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VRC Tutoring
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Dr. Phyllis Nelson, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, offers online tutoring sessions during the regular academic year. To schedule a tutoring session email Dr. Nelson at prnelson@cpp.edu. |
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Counseling and Psychological Services Drop-In Hour
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Dr. Lideth Ortega-Villalobos hosts online counseling Drop-In Hours every Monday, 1-3 p.m. for the summer session. If this scheduled time is not workable for you, please email Dr. Ortega-Villalobos at lidetho@cpp.edu to schedule an appointment. Drop-ins can be 20 or 25 minutes long and will be reserved in the order they are requested. |