News

The American Physics Society found that Cal Poly Pomona is among the best at helping students earn bachelor’s degrees in physics. The university tied for fifth with the U.S. Naval Academy in the number of degrees awarded from 2015-2017. Cal Poly Pomona also came in second, just behind Morehouse College, in physics degrees awarded to under-represented minority (URM) students. Highly-qualified faculty and a range of opportunities for students and faculty to interact outside of class are what make the physics and astronomy program special at Cal Poly Pomona, says Hector Mireles, professor and chair of the Physics and Astronomy Department. Physics and astronomy majors learn the principles of …

As part of the San Bernardino Freeway (I-10) High Occupancy Vehicle Lane Project, Caltrans will be closing the on- and off-ramps at Kellogg Drive for periods of time starting later this spring and into summer and then again in the fall. Once completed, this project adds a much-needed HOV lane to I-10, helping to alleviate traffic congestion. Considering that Kellogg Drive is a major access point for our campus as well as a thoroughfare for the city of Pomona and Mt. San Antonio College, we expect that the impact on our campus will be significant. While these closures are still months away, we are working closely with Caltrans to assess …

Early bird tickets for the 12th annual Cal Poly Pomona Tasting & Auction will go on sale on Feb. 18. The early bird rate is $75 and will be available through March 31. Enjoy delicious food from dozens of Southern California restaurants, great wine and craft beer, entertainment, and live and silent auctions at the May 5 event. Proceeds will benefit Cal Poly Pomona students and academic programs. Last year, the winners of the People’s Choice Awards were The Restaurant at Kellogg Ranch, Brio Tuscan Grille and Scoops on Tap. Favorite breweries included Innovation Brew Works, Golden Road Brewing and Rök House Brewing. Ticket prices for Cal Poly Pomona Tasting …

In his six-decade career, Frank Gehry revolutionized architecture’s aesthetics and techniques and recast its relationship with cities as one of the modern era’s early advocates of design’s inherent social responsibility. For his pioneering work, the Department of Architecture honored Gehry Feb. 5 with the Richard Neutra Award for Professional Excellence in a ceremony in the J. Paul Getty Center’s Museum Lecture Hall. The hour-long program featured a live discussion with architect and Archinect senior editor Orhan Ayucce and a Q&A session with audience members. The Neutra medal recognizes the contributions that Neutra, an acclaimed modernist architect and former Cal Poly Pomona lecturer, made to architecture in the areas of research …

So why are we telling you about an event you can’t attend if you don’t already have a ticket? Two reasons. First, 48 free tickets will be made available for students on Monday, Feb. 25 at the Office of Student Life & Cultural Centers (Building 26, room 124) and the Disability Resource Center (Building 9, room 103). They will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, so if you have students in mind who might enjoy attending, let them know. (One ticket per student, and a Bronco ID is required.) Second, it’s never too late to make a commitment to unity. As Verna Myers says, “Diversity is being invited to …

Carl’s Jr. in the Marketplace has introduced the Beyond Famous Star®, which is made with vegan patties provided by the plant-based company Beyond Meat. And at the College of Business Administration, Einstein Bros. Bagels is offering its Daiya Vegan Shmear. Pair this with a vegan bagel and let your conscience be your guide.…

If you’ve wanted to live near campus, this might be your opportunity. Two single-family homes are available in the Kellogg Tract neighborhood behind the American Red Cross. Unlike traditional home ownership, a buyer will purchase the home but lease the land from the Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, greatly reducing costs. Learn more about how the foundation is helping with affordable housing.…

Service-learning courses in the music department give Cal Poly Pomona students an opportunity to work with the university’s community partners such as the Pomona Unified School District. The classes also enable the students to extend the learn-by-doing approach beyond the campus boundaries. “The arts, by their nature, embrace diverse ways of knowing,” said Michael Millar, music professor. “Today’s musicians must be able to create their own audiences and community-based musical endeavors to communicate, learn, grow, and maximize their creative opportunities.” One notable service project is the partnership with the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus, which visited Pomona High School from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1. It was the bus’s third …

Research shows that organizations that invest in their employees by offering professional and leadership development programs create greater engagement. Cal Poly Pomona officially launched that mission on Feb. 6 with the Our Campus, Your Future summit. University photographer Tom Zasadzinski captured some of the action. …