Political Science Senior Kyle Chao knew he wanted to pursue a career in human rights law and was looking for internship opportunities when he heard about the Judicial Internship Program at Cal Poly Pomona. He applied for the spring 2022 session of the program hoping to not just see what lawyers do on the job but also the role of clerks, transcribers, bailiffs and others who help keep courtrooms running. The course was just what Chao was looking for. “During the judicial internship, we observed court proceedings, and it was interesting to sit back and see how judicial proceedings worked,” Chao said. “It’s not like what you see on TV …

For college students, balancing classes, work, family, and more, all while keeping mental health in check, is not an easy task. For students who are the first in their families to attend college, their journey can be even more challenging when parents and guardians are not familiar with the college enrollment process and the expectations of college students. CPP supports its first-gen community through the I Am First Campaign, led by the Office of Student Success, Equity, and Innovation. The goals of “I Am First” are to create a visibility campaign for those who identify as first-gen and to provide those students with faculty/staff mentorships. Part of the campaign …

As of the Fall 2023 semester, Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises Dining Services has taken a significant step toward inclusivity and diversity by offering fresh, locally sourced halal meals at Centerpointe‘s global station every day. Halal, derived from Islamic teachings in the Quran, translates to “permissible” in English, and adheres to specific guidelines in the production and handling of food. The initiative to introduce the halal station at Centerpointe began with concerns voiced by students who felt there were limited halal-friendly options on campus. Executive Chef Kristopher Arguin, recognizing the need for change, collaborated closely with the Muslim Student Association to address this gap.“Knowing our halal students were extremely …

CPP’s Global Campus and the College of Professional and Global Education recently welcomed a high-ranking higher education delegation from China Education Association for International Exchange (CEAIE). Officials from 14 Chinese universities visiting the U.S. as part of their trip to the Conference of the Americas on International Education (CAIE) in Las Vegas, Nevada attended the Nov. 9 event on campus in the Kellogg West auditorium. The group also visited UCLA while in California. Their visit to Cal Poly Pomona included lunch with representatives from the Education Office from the Chinese Consulate General in Los Angeles, a campus tour and a panel discussion about ideas and opportunities for international cooperation between …