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north, the Santa Ana Canyonto the south and everythingin between, Cal PolyPomona is fortunate enoughto enjoy a scenic, panoramicview of the Inland and SanGabriel valleys. We are oneof 23 regional CaliforniaState University campuses,but consider ourselves verymuch a part of our local community.

Not only do tens of thousands of our students,faculty, staff and alumni live in the communities sur-rounding Cal Poly Pomona, many of them volunteerand make significant contributions to their neighbor-hoods, not to mention society at large.

To celebrate Cal Poly Pomona and the communi-ty, we are launching a new publication. Panoramawill serve as a tool to bridge the campus and thecommunity, giving you a heads up on the myriad ofactivities that go on everyday at the university, whilealso informing you of the unique and innovative peo-ple associated with the campus. Panorama will beyour source for family activities, educational andtraining opportunities and a schedule of events.

I hope that Panorama will bring you closer to CalPoly Pomona. We invite you to send us feedback andideas for future issues. For more information, call(909) 869-3342.

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Summer with SueCal Poly Pomona Student Gets Up Close and Personal with a 67-Million-Year-Old Tyrannosaurus rexBy Charles Bentley

Like many other young people these days, Maggie Hart knows herway around a fast food restaurant. And after spending five years as atraining coordinator at a Jack in the Box in Placentia, a summer awayfrom burgers and fries sounded great to the 21-year-old Brea resident.

But unlike the typical summer break, the Cal Poly Pomona senior geol-ogy major worked eight weeks at The Field Museum in Chicago, gettingup close and personal with a 67-million-year-old fossil. As one of fiverecipients chosen for a prestigious summer fellowship available only tostudents in the California State University (CSU) system, Hart assisted inthe restoration and preparation of Sue, the largest and most completeTyrannosaurus rex (T. rex) specimen yet discovered.

“I was planning on doing my field camp—a six-week class all geol-ogy students have to take—during the summer. But things changedwhen I landed the fellowship,” says Hart. “It postpones graduation a lit-tle longer, but definitely for the better.”

Discovered in 1990 by field paleontologist Sue Hendrickson (forwhom Sue is named; the actual sex of this T. rex is still unknown), thefossil was purchased for $8.36 million at auction by The Field Museum.Thanks to financial assistance from multiple donors—includingMcDonald’s, Disney and the CSU system—cleaning, restoration andresearch began in 1997.

Hart’s interest in paleontology, the study of life of past geological peri-ods as known from fossil remains, began early. “Since I

was a little girl,” she says, admitting that the popu-larity of Jurassic Park almost turned her away

from the field. “Truthfully, I never lost thedesire. But all of a sudden dinosaurs

became a trend. When all the hype dieddown, I came back.”

After starting as a biologymajor, Hart switched to geologywhen she found the curriculum bet-ter suited toward paleontology. DaveBerry, professor of geological sci-ences at Cal Poly Pomona, sees her

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“We consider this project very important in gettingour name out into the community,” says Berry. “Hopefully,it will indicate to people that the field of geology is broadenough to allow people from biology and other sciencesto take part.”

Most of Hart’s time was spent cleaning and restor-ing the ribcage, thorax and gastralia (“belly ribs”) whilepreparing the fossil for its May 2000 unveiling to thegeneral public. Allowing students to do such “grunt”work provides a tremendous hands-on learning expe-rience while freeing up time for other professionalscientists to examine and analyze Sue’s remains.

Hart also assisted on the educationalside (giving tours, answering questions,etc.) and took part in computer scanningand analysis. She plans to eventually returnto the classroom and share her knowledgeand experiences.

“I’d like to bring geology and paleon-tology to the high school level. I don’tknow of any high school around herethat teaches paleontology and only a few have geology,” says Hart. “Thenduring the summers, I’d like to do myown field work, try and establishmyself and eventually get mymaster’s degree.”

One of the additional perkscoming from the fellowship wasthat Hart was mailed a packet ofinformation from McDonald’s thatincluded a Sue Happy Meal box.

“It’s so cool,” she says with a laugh. “Itwas weird, going from working so many yearsat Jack in the Box to working in theMcDonald’s Fossil Preparation Lab (wheremost of the Sue restoration is being done). Ican’t seem to get away from the fast food industry.”

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Bert & Rocky’s Cream Company Claremont/Upland

BSA International Aerospace Co. San Bernardino

DB Network Technologies, Inc. Industry

Elias Brothers Contractors, Inc. Pomona

H&L Energy Savers Upland

J.L. Mallard Co., Inc. Montclair

LeRoy Haynes Center La Verne

McKinley Children’s Center San Dimas

Net 10 Technologies, Inc. Rancho Cucamonga

Southland Data Processing, Inc. Claremont

TST On Ramp, Inc. Pomona

Universal Food Company Rancho Cucamonga

Veterans Communication Services, Inc. Rancho Cucamonga

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Promotion,Promotion,PromotionLocal Businesses Feel Impact of Marketing Course

By Eric Bishop

EVER WONDER WHY YOUR FAVORITE SMALL BUSINESS

provides good service, but often isn’t as successfulas you would expect it to be? It could very well bean issue of promotion, or a lack thereof.

In a unique approach aimed at helping smallbusinesses succeed with their promotional effortswhile at the same time offering a hands-on educa-tional opportunity for business students, Cal PolyPomona and GYL Decauwer created the CompetitiveMarketing Edge Program last spring.

The program was actually a competitionamongst teams made up of 13 Inland Valley smallbusinesses paired with 26 Cal Poly Pomona under-graduate and graduate students enrolled in a mar-keting class.

“We were kicking around ideas of projects,”says Edwin Klewer of Cal Poly Pomona’s Center forProfessional Sales Development, who co-taught thecourse with Gail Waters of the university’s Centerfor Entrepreneurship and Innovation. “And ourresearch yielded that the biggest weakness the com-panies had was in their promotional strategy and notnecessarily their marketing.”

It’s the kind of partnership that makes for greatbedfellows—education and business. Through thecourse, students interacted on a professional levelwith business owners. The businesses receivedtrained and expert observation and feedback, and theuniversity strengthened its ties to industry leaders byproviding qualified students and faculty consultation.

An accounting and tax preparation firm inRancho Cucamonga, GYL Decauwer awarded thecompetition winners over $32,000 in promotionalincentives contributed by promotional sponsors. Thetop three businesses—TST On Ramp of Pomona,BSA International Aerospace of San Bernardino, andH & L Energy Savers from Upland—were awardedincentive packages valued at more than $15,400 forfirst place, $10,100 for second place, and $6,600 forthird place, respectively. The winning student teamsreceived $500 for first place, $300 for second placeand $100 for third place.

The 13 companies taking part ranged in size from$500,000 to $8 million in gross revenues and repre-sented a wide array of business types.

To find out more about the CompetitiveMarketing Edge Program, call (909) 944-6398.

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Q&A

Drought-resistant LandscapingQ: After a long, hot summer, I’m concerned about how much water it takes to keep my lawns

looking lush and green. What can I do in terms of landscaping that will conserve water usage and still make my yard attractive?

A: Lawns are so much a part of the Southern California landscape, it is very difficult for most people to visualize anything else. But here are a few suggestions:1. Limit the size of the lawn, possibly 20 percent or less of the total landscape area. Use a less thirsty grass.

Local nurseries can make suggestions if you indicate you are interested in a Xeriscape (dry or drought resistant) planting scheme.

2. Use a groundcover planting as a lawn substitute that is less thirsty than turf. Depending on function and esthetic considerations, the area (square footage), sun or shade conditions and microclimate, a low-growing manzanita, small leafed evergreen ivy, various sedums or even gravel in limited quantities can be used.

3. Depending on the situation, decomposed granite, river-washed gravel or various masonry materials (cobble stone, textured concrete or brick) can be incorporated into plantings.

4. Try experimenting with the amount of water use. Reduce weekly watering times gradually and see how much water your landscape actually needs. Be sure to watch for signs of plant stress. Because many homeowners rely on automatic sprinkler systems, there is a tendency to overwater.

5. Keep in mind Southern California does have seasons and the landscape should reflect seasonal changes. That doesn’t necessarily mean a dry, dusty garden of cacti. Ideally, with careful water usage, proper plant selection and being more sensitive to nature, we can live in a more sustainable way with our gardens.

—Ken Nakaba, chair and professor,Landscape Architecture

ideasIf you have a question you would like answered by one of

Cal Poly Pomona’s experts, send it to: Panorama editor,

fax (909) 869-3343 or publicaffair@csupomona.edu.

Looking for a qualified expert to speak atyour next event? Call the Cal Poly Pomonaspeakers bureau at (909) 869-3342.

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Going Back to SchoolQ: I’m at a stage in my life where I’m considering going back to school. Are there opportunities

at Cal Poly Pomona to take college classes for personal or professional growth?

A: Yes, hundreds of adult learners such as yourself enroll in Cal Poly Pomona courses each quarter. TheCollege of the Extended University provides access to both university credit courses and its own non-creditcertificates and short courses.

Whether you are interested in investigating a new subject before formal admission, need particular coursesfor employment or a salary advancement, or simply want to take a course out of personal interest, the ExtendedUniversity can help you get into the right course.

Many adult learners enroll in courses through the Open University Program. This program enables enrollment inmany of Cal Poly Pomona’s credit courses to earn residence credit without formal admission to the university. Studentsenroll on a space availability basis and may apply up to 32 of these units toward an undergraduate degree.

Open University enrollment is simple: locate course(s) in the quarterly schedule available from the BroncoBookstore or online at www.csupomona.edu; acquire an Open University Petition (enrollment form) from theExtended University; attend the first class meeting for professor signature(s); and return the form with fees to theExtended University.

Those interested in short/specialized non-credit training can enroll in many of the college’s certificate andshort courses in computers, business practices, construction management, test preparation and travel study.These programs vary in length and cost.

To learn more about Cal Poly Pomona’s adult education programs, contact the College of the ExtendedUniversity at (909) 869-2288.

—Julie Montgomery, public affairs coordinator, College of the Extended University

Planning for CollegeEducationQ: My husband and I work full time and

our household earnings are in the middle-income range. We have a 9 year old and a 15 year old. What can we do to plan for our children’s college educa-tion? And, is it too late to start saving?

A: While it is ideal to start saving duringyour children’s early elementary school years,it’s never too late to begin. The more time youallow, the more your savings will grow.

To begin a savings plan, start by figuringout how much your children’s educationmight cost. You will need to factor in costsfor tuition and fees, books and supplies, per-sonal expenses, transportation, housing andmeals. You should assume an average annu-al increase of 3-6 percent to estimate costsfor future college expenses.

Universities in the California StateUniversity system offer a high-quality educa-tion at a cost much lower than that of compa-rable institutions and should be given a seri-ous consideration, particularly for your chil-dren’s undergraduate education.

Many families make the assumption thatthey will not qualify for financial aid. However,close to $47 million in financial aid is awardedannually by Cal Poly Pomona to families of allincome levels; nearly 50 percent of all studentsreceive at least a partial award. Students maybe considered for scholarships, merit awards,on-campus employment and loans. Studentswho apply and qualify for need-based aid areeligible for grants, loans and employment pro-grams. Parents, regardless of family income,may apply for loans provided they do not have anegative credit history.

Several sources are available to help youinvest wisely and take advantage of the taxincentives available. You may access theCollege Board at www.collegeboard.org orcontact the Federal Student Information Centerat (800) 433-3243.

—Kathy Street, senior director, Enrollment Services and Financial Aid

What, You’re not Online?Q: As a small business owner, I do OK in the community, but I want to increase my traffic. I am

considering development of an Internet site for my business. What are the issues I need to consider in making this leap?

A: First, there is no question about going online—only when. Internet usage is increasing faster than anyother communications medium in history. The Internet is more than a simple communications tool. Two-waycommunications allow the site to respond to individualized requests for information.

Having a “home page” and using e-mail is NOT being online! It just means that you have an ad few peo-ple will ever see in the world’s largest Yellow Pages. Instead, you need a systematic program to bring visitorsto your web site. One rule of thumb is that you want fewer than 10 percent of your total traffic to come fromsearch engines with the rest coming from repeat visitors and referrals from other sites.

The success of a WWW implementation appears to be related to four different general factors thatmust be considered in the design of the site and the business plan.CONTENT AND SERVICE INTENSITY: Successful sites seem to have more content and/or provide more serv-ice and higher levels of service.PERSONALIZATION/CUSTOMIZATION: It is possible to present site visitors with a slightly different experi-ence created just for them.COMMUNITY BUILDING: One of the most significant aspects of the Internet is its ability to allow people to

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Serving up a Fine Dining Experience is Part of the Curriculum

By Evelyn Garcia de la Cadena

A FRIENDLY FACE ESCORTS YOU TO A PLEASANT ROOM. WHITE TABLECLOTHS ARE DRAPED OVER

tables full of flowers and steaming, inviting dishes. The delicate aroma of various herbsand spices fills the air. Before you is a panoramic view of the Pomona Valley, with the sunsetting over the hills. The server suggests a sumptuous dish of baby clams in green onionbroth and a grilled pepper crusted New York steak with a lovely red wine bouquet. To top itoff is a chocolate-banana brulee tart.

Would you have guessed that a completely student-run restaurant could serve upsuch a fine dining experience? Welcome to The Restaurant at Kellogg Ranch, also known

as “HRT 383.”The Ranch is a fully functional restaurant that

serves as part of the curriculum at Cal PolyPomona’s Collins School of HospitalityManagement, consistently ranked among thenation’s top 10 hospitality management schools.The Ranch offers a variety of three-course as wellas a la carte meals, vast wine selections, micro-brews and coffees, as well as great service. And ofcourse it’s good—the students get graded on it!

Chef Ernest Briones teaches HRT 383.Students learn to manage and operate the kitchen,dining room and are skilled in general hospitality.His students know that, at the Ranch, guests arethe No. 1 priority.

“Even if you have great food, if the service isn’t great, the people won’t come back,” says Briones, a Cal PolyPomona alumnus who has been in the culinary arts field for about eight years. “The quality of food is first rate, wedon’t skimp on anything.” He should know—he formulates the recipes on the Ranch’s menu himself, along with somestudent-inspired creations that rival Wolfgang Puck.

Born within the kitchen of Chef Briones are original house specialties such as the Smoked Shrimp Quesadilla, aunique dish that features his mother’s famous guacamole as garnish. It comes melting hot with Monterey Jack andcheddar cheese between a flour tortilla, brushed with the house chipotle sauce, filled with house-smoked rockshrimp, and served with sour cream and salsa on the side. Another favorite item is the Apple Crisp, made with freshGranny Smith apples, cooked and glazed with a cinnamon and brown sugar-butter sauce that crisps in the oven,served warm over cold, whole vanilla bean ice cream.

Briones also suggests the New Mexico Chicken Caesar, a robust salad with iceberg and romaine lettuce, barbe-cued chicken, jicama, avocado, corn, black beans, tomato, tortilla strips, and toasted pumpkin seeds, adorned with a“kicked-up” house Caesar dressing.

The restaurant carries bottled wine to complement any dish on the menu. Michael Godfrey, the Ranch’s diningroom instructor, suggests the Chateau Souverain Merlot, a popular red wine, or the Stonestreet Chardonnay for whitewine lovers.

During lunch, the restaurant is patronized mainly by Cal Poly Pomona faculty, staff and students. However, mostdinner guests are from the surrounding communities.

Guests should remember that the only prerequisite they needin HRT 383 is a hunger for a great dining experience!

DIRECTIONS: From the 57 Fwy, take Temple Ave. going west. Turnright on University Drive, then right on Center Circle Road. Ampleparking is free for Ranch guests.LUNCH PRICE GUIDE: Starters—$2.50 to $4.95; sandwiches—$5.95 to $6.95; entrees—$5.50 to $7.95; dessert—$3.50 to $4.25;beers and microbrews—$2.75; wine by the bottle—$8 to $22. Dessert wines also available by the glass. (Cash, Visa, MasterCardand American Express accepted.)FALL SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 5 through Dec. 10. The Ranch will be also be open for dinner during the winter quarter. For more information or reservations, call (909) 869-4700.

Eclectic ExhibitJapanese Netsuke, Original Ceramics and Icons of Americana on Display

By Evelyn Garcia de la Cadena

Since 1962, Cal Poly Pomona hasbeen receiving donations ofworks of art from internation-al artists and local artisans.These pieces now comprisea most impressive perma-nent art collection of nearly1,000 pieces. Throughoutthe years, selectionsfrom the collectionhave been taken out of lock and key for pub-lic display in the W. Keith and Janet Kellogg University Art Gallery and elsewhere, but notrecently. This fall, however, selections from the three major collectionswill be dusted off for a rare public exhibit from Sept. 21 through Oct. 16.

Art pieces on display include netsuke, carved miniature sculpturesfrom the Raymond Burr/Robert Benevides Collection, industrial designpieces from the Channing Gilson Collection, and ceramics from the Dee Royand Mary Jones Memorial Art Collection. The wide array of timespans anddiverse backgrounds they encompass makes these collections so special.

Welcome to the Ranch

Elaboratelycarved netsukeminiature sculptures willbe on displayfrom Sept. 21through Oct. 16.

For the past 35 years, Cal Poly Pomona’stheatre department has produced onemain stage show per quarter. To catchthe fall ‘99 play, “The Glass Menagerie,”call (909) 869-3900.

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The Raymond Burr-Robert BenevidesCollection

All 200 Japanese netsuke from the universi-ty’s collection, dating as far back as the earlyeighteenth century, are on display. The minia-ture Japanese figures average 5 centimeters inheight and are made of bone, wood or ivory.Although they were functional in origin—usedby Japanese men to fasten tobacco pouches orornamental purses to the sashes of theirkimonos—netsuke are often elaborate indesign. The late actor Raymond Burr, a collectorof fine arts from around the world, had been agenerous contributor to the university. He donat-ed his netsuke collection, and other fine art, tothe university in 1991.

The Channing GilsonCollection

Gilson’s industrial col-lection contains everydayobjects that serve as “iconsof Americana,” saysTherese Mahoney, universi-ty collections curator. Thiscollection of modern clas-sics includes works byforemost industrial artists,including ergonomic chairsby Charles and Ray Eames,a 1942 Hoover vacuumcleaner and 1952 Polaroidcamera by Henry Dreyfuss,a 1938 Coca-Cola bottle byRaymond Lowy, as well aspieces designed by Gilsonhimself. These objects aretreasured because they represent art, technologyand the mass productionindustry. Gilson began hiscollection in 1948 when he discovered that animportant vacuum cleaner manufacturer did notarchive its products. Thus began his 185-piececollection of rare artifacts, sketches, photos andmore.

“The collection includes innovative designsthat changed everyday life,” Mahoney says ofthe items, such as Eames’ chairs whoseergonomic designs mixed comfort and artistic

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Contracts and grants generated over $9 million in research and teachingopportunities at Cal Poly Pomona duringthe 1998-1999 academic year.

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Regenerating SocietyThe Center for Regenerative Studies Showcases ResourceConservation and Sustainability

By Evelyn Garcia de la Cadena

Over the past century or so, we have built into the landscape behavior patterns that derive from attitudes about the nature ofthe earth and the human relationship with it that go back atleast to the Renaissance. Expanded and driven by fossil fuelsand the exploding population, they are now not only outmodedbut dangerous. For our culture to survive, for the human environ-ment to become sustainable, we will have to change some ofthose patterns, which means changing not only our behavior butour environment.

—John Tillman LyleRegenerative Design for Sustainable Development Sept. 1993

RESPECTED ENVIRONMENTAL LEADER AND EDUCATOR JOHN T. LYLE HAD

envisioned a living lab that would put into practice his principles forsustaining and regenerating the earth’s precious resources. In 1994, CalPoly Pomona dedicated a 16-acre site near the Spadra Landfill to Lyle’sprinciples and established the Center for Regenerative Studies (CRS).For the past five years, faculty, staff and students have brought tofruition Lyle’s vision of advancing principles of environmentally ethicalliving through education, research and community outreach. AlthoughLyle passed away in 1998, his dream lives on at the center that wasrededicated in his name last May.

The John T. Lyle Center for Regenerative Studies is not just an academic university program with a curriculum that focuses on regenerative studies. It is a living lab where Cal PolyPomona students minoring in regenerative studies live on site and learn and practice nature-sustaining methods. Theycome from different disciplines, from biology and urban planning to engineering and philosophy. What they have incommon, however, is a strong interest in the environment. For the 20 or so students who live at the center’s residence,called Sunspace, this is not just another dorm where trash is regularly picked up and meals are automatically prepared.CRS residents account for the energy and resources they use, then try to reduce their intake. For example, they areencouraged to record their everyday use of things many of us take for granted—television, radio, water, fluorescentlights, etc. The students even plan their own meals, taking part in the harvesting, cleaning, recycling and cooking ofthe planned menu for all residents. Residents of the CRS take pride in their impressive waste management record.Where the average Southern California resident expels about 3.43 lb. of waste per day and only recycles 35 percent ofthat, the average CRS resident only expels .77 lb. of waste per day and recycles 62 percent of that.

Every aspect of the center is functional and fits in with the university research being conducted there, from the“aquaculture” ponds for studies on water filtration, reclamation and the natural aquatic ecosystem to the “vermaculture,”or worm composting. Around every corner is a garden of edible plants or a structure that is made from recycled material.All the water used for irrigation is reclaimed either from the site itself or the Pomona Waste Water treatment plant. Thedining commons features huge cylindrical tanks designed to keep live fish warm during the cold winter months. Thekitchen even has an innovative solar-powered freezer research project.

If you think these features are unusual, you’re not alone. People come from miles around, even different countries,to visit the center for its annual Earth Day Extravaganza in April. Students and faculty display many examples of environ-mentally friendly items such as recycled materials, hemp products, food grown on-site, and innovative products such assolar-powered cars. The center also offers arranged public tours of the facility to demonstrate the ecosystems in progress.

The center also features a Solar Park with one element being a two-story photovoltaic tracking collector that wasdonated by Southern California Edison for cutting edge research in alternative energy generation. This along with thehybrid Wind/Solar System, donated by Solar Utilities and Edison Technology Solutions, produces much of the energyused at the center. One project in the works is the strawbale construction that utilizes solar photovoltaic shingles andbales of rice straw to create energy conservation and heat for seedlings and fish tanks during the winter months.

Among other things, the CRS is home to rare California Black Walnut trees. The woodlands are being preserved andreplanted in accordance with the principles of the CRS—to not just sustain resources, but help regenerate them.

“Nobody thinks the transition from a degenerative, industrially based society to regenerative society integratedwith natural flows of energy and materials will be easy,” Lyle once said. “Experience at the center indicates that it willbe difficult and challenging, but at the same time intellectually stimulating and emotionally satisfying. Residents haveagreed that, with all its trials, this is a better way of life.”

For helpful tips related to energy conservation, waste management, sustainable food production and other environmental issues, see www.csupomona.edu/~crs.

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The Classroom ofthe Future By Eric Bishop

With the help of Edison International, Cal Poly Pomona’s College of Business Administrationwill have the classroom of the future when it debuts itsnew computer smart lab this fall. Many believe this maywell be a model classroom for the 21st Century.

Traditional desks are replaced with seven teamworkstations, each featuring a Pentium PC with a 21-inchmonitor and five networked data ports for notebook com-puters. The lab permits students to work on projectssimultaneously from their laptops.

The contemporary lectern is replaced by a facultycomputer at the head of the classroom with an overheadprojection system, which allows the instructor to displaymaterials from any of the desktop or notebook computers inthe classroom.

“The future classroom should be equipped with dataports for access to university materials and the Internet,”says Lynn Turner, associate dean of the college. “The abil-ity to work together in teams around tables also supportsa more active and collaborative learning process.”

Edison donated $130,000 to the college and arrangedfor another $23,000 in donations from its suppliers to helpmake the classroom a reality.

The idea for the high-tech classroom was conceivedby Thomas Athey, professor of computer information sys-tems, and Mahvash Yazdi, vice president and chief infor-mation officer for Edison International.

“Edison has a long history of helping build the region’seconomy and supporting education,” says Yazdi, a 1974 CalPoly Pomona alumna. “We’re glad to help develop the intel-lectual capital that will make our region flourish in the nextcentury. This classroom is a symbol of our commitment, andof our continuing partnership withCal Poly Pomona.”

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Home-grown LeaderSuperintendent Patrick Leier Uses Innovation to Nurture aDiverse School District

By Uyen Mai

A TEACHER, COUNSELOR, PRINCIPAL AND SUPERINTENDENT. PATRICK

Leier is an alumnus whose entire professional career has beendedicated to public education since graduating from Cal PolyPomona in 1971.

“I’ve always been interested in working with young people,”says Leier, who has recently been awarded with one of the univer-sity’s 1999-2000 Distinguished Alumni Award. “It wasn’t the money, it wasn’t the work-ing conditions. It was the fun. The ability to work with young people in terms of provid-ing assistance and direction is more than an interest, it’s a long-term fulfillment.”

Working only a few freeway exits from his alma mater, Leier became superintend-ent of the Pomona Unified School District in 1994, the first teacher from the district torise to the level of superintendent.

Leier’s broad experiences have given him a thorough understanding of the peopleand the complex dynamics of an urban school district with primarily lower income andminority students.

That, combined with his genuine concern for meeting the needs of all the students inthe district, helped develop the innovative administrative style he has made his own.

Richard Navarro, dean of the School of Education & Integrative Studies at Cal PolyPomona, has worked with Leier to build a synergetic relationship between a university

that trains teachers and a district that needs teachers.“Patrick is unique because he is the only urban superintendent I know of who literally grew up and had his entire pro-

fession in the school district he now leads,” Navarro says. “That gives him great depth of commitment and understanding.And it shows in his quality of leadership, which is outstanding. He’s a real visionary who has a tremendous understandingof dynamics for change and bringing the vision to fruition.”

Born in Salvador, a small town in Canada, Leier moved with his parents to Southern California as a youngster andhasn’t left since.

“Southern California, and this area in particular, provided me with unlimited educational opportunities and the chanceto work with the most dynamic and exhilarating experience in the world.”

When Leier’s career began, he started a private practice as a psychotherapist and shortly thereafter was employed as aschool counselor. He also taught mathematics at a comprehensive high school and served as an assistant principal and principal.

“As a principal, I had the opportunity to create many traditional programs and alternative education programs acrossthe district and in the process became interested in the business aspect of schools districts,” Leier says. “I had no intentof moving up the ranks. Moving toward administration wasn’t because of a burning ambition. It was to provide a greaterinfluence and greater direction to excel.”

Afterward, he got the opportunity to provide even more influence as assistant superintendent of business services forPUSD for four years before becoming superintendent.

Today, his decisions impact a school district of 33,000 students at 35 school sites with more than 4,000 employees.“Since becoming superintendent, he has quickly positioned the

Pomona Unified School District to become a national model of an urbaneducation program that addresses the challenges of meeting the needsof a diverse and low-income student population,” says Navarro.

One of the best examples of Leier’s resourcefulness is the EducationVillage at Indian Hill in Pomona. Leier led the district in obtaining a generousstate grant and recruiting crucial allies from business, industry, government andeducational institutions. They transformed a decaying urban mall into a facilitythat can meet the educational needs of every citizen in Pomona.

In recognition of his creativity, leadership and ability to bring newideas to fruition, he and the school district were honored by the NationalAssociation of School Boards with a Magna Award for Innovation.

“There’s no reason to believe that Pomona should accept a position oflesser standards than any other community in Southern California,” Leiersays. “To get there, it requires innovation to find solutions to the district’sproblems, believing they are there, and partnering with those willing tomove forward and produce quality results. That’s the philosophy I believe inand endeavor to live by.”

achieversTropical FloatingStudents, Alumnus Build Heritage Parade Float in Bermuda

By Eric Bishop

With a tropical island as the backdrop—palm trees, cool breezesand lots of sun—three Cal Poly Pomona seniors and an alumnustraveled to Bermuda last spring to assist the small Island nation withbuilding a float for its heritage parade.

Usually, these California floaters put their expertise to useeach year with a team of students working on the famed Cal PolyUniversities (Pomona and San Luis Obispo) float in the PasadenaTournament of Roses Parade. But the tropical opportunity arosewhen Geneva Humdy-Woodley of Bermuda’s Apgate House wassurfing the Net in search of help building a professional-lookingfloat for her organization. Half a world away, she stumbled upon aweb site for Cal Poly Pomona’s Rose Float Committee and contacteda student.

“Getting invited in the first place was an honor,” says PaulPortillo, who traveled with fellow seniors Mike Harrington and Tim

Harrington and 1997 alumnus Robert Chalmers.Together, the four created for Apgate House a

float of a giant duck with dolphins swimmingaround it.

Since the island had limited resources and dif-ferent weather patterns, the group improvised infloat material use.

“We knew we could build a good float,” saysPortillo. “We just didn’t know what we weregoing to build it with.”

They learned about new flora and dealingwith different weather conditions as well as newtypes of glues that could possibly be used in afuture Rose Parade float. The four also got achance to teach their float-making techniques ata workshop they held for local float builders,who were impressed with their expertise.

As soon as they returned to the states,though, they began working on the 2000Tournament of Roses Parade float, but are look-ing forward to the possibility of returning toBermuda for next year’s parade.

The Apgate House team captured three awards for their float:Best Parade Entry, Best Float Built by Volunteers and MostBeautiful Float.

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Permanent Art Exhibit Sept. 21 to Oct. 16—Three of the university’s perma-nent art collections, featuring miniature netsuke, ceramics, industrial art and other items, willbe on display at the W. Keith and Janet Kellogg University Art Gallery. Admission is free. Thegallery is open Tuesdays through Fridays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday noon to 4 p.m. (909)869-4302.“In the Boom Boom Room” Sept. 29 to Oct. 2—This is a student-producedplay by David Rabe. Performances begin at 8 p.m. in the Studio Theatre. General admission is$10 and $5 for senior citizens, students and groups. (909) 869-3800.Pumpkin Festival Oct. 16 and 17—Sponsored by the College of Agriculture, thispopular annual festival runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and features 60 acres of pick-your-own-pumpkins, petting zoo, horse show and rides, pancake breakfast, music, food, as well as anInsect Fair with 40 educational displays. Pumpkins cost $2 each and admission is free.Admission to the Insect Fair is $4 for adults, $3 for children under 12, and free to childrenunder 2. (909) 869-2215.Y2K : Who IS Ready? Oct. 17—The College of Business Administration is hosting adistinguished speakers series with Ed Biebrich, Martha Daniel and Mahvash Yazdi addressingthe Y2K issue from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Kellogg West Conference Center. For moreinformation and reservations, call Marilyn Ray at (909) 869-3433. Career Day Oct. 21—Approximately 200 employers will be on campus with informationabout career opportunities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the University Quad. Admission is free.(909) 869-2341.“Being Well and Doing Well” Fair Oct. 28—Student Health Services, along withthe South Coast Air Quality Management District, is sponsoring a day of health activities andeducation about nutrition, exercise and stress management from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in theUniversity Quad. Admission is free. (909) 869-5309.“The Glass Menagerie” Nov. 11 to 21—One of the most famous plays of themodern theater will be held on the following dates at the Main Stage:

Nov. 11 preview at 7 p.m.Nov. 12, 13, 18, 20 at 8 p.m.Nov. 16, 17 at 1 p.m.Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. Closing show

General admission is $10 and $5 for senior citizens, students and groups. (909) 869-3800.Galapagos and Rio Napo Tours Dec. 11 to 23—The biological sciencesdepartment is sponsoring an exclusive tour to the Galapagos Islands and a side trip to RioNapo to study evolution, island biology and the headwaters of the Amazon. For cost and otherinformation, call (909) 869-5070.“To Be Young, Black and Gifted” Jan. 14 and 15—Based on the autobiogra-phy of Lorraine Hansberry, the student-produced production by Robert Nemiroff will be fea-tured at the Studio Theater at 8 p.m. General admission is $10 and $5 for senior citizens, stu-dents and groups. (909) 869-3800.Music Events The following events will be held in the Music Recital Hall at 8 p.m. Admission is $7 per person. (909) 869-3548.

Oct. 8—Faculty JamboreeOct. 16—Community Artist EventOct. 29 and Jan. 28—Duo ConcertanteNov. 4—Elgart & YatesNov. 10, 18 and Feb. 23—Digital Music SeriesNov. 13—Janet Noll & Dave CahuequeNov. 19 and Jan. 21—Elgart RecitalNov. 22—Wind Ensemble/Concert Band Nov. 30—Jazz BandDec. 2—Kellogg Chamber Singers & UniversityConcert ChoirJan. 29—Kellogg Chamber SingersFeb. 2—Yates Recital

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come together and form spontaneous groups centered on common interests.CONTINUITY: Given the large number of competing sites and the random nature ofmuch web surfing activity, it’s important to find ways to bring visitors back.

The entry costs for an Electronic Commerce site are relatively modest. Mostsmall business sites can be hosted for under $100/month and developed for just afew thousand dollars in programming time. The real cost is the ongoing mainte-nance and updating of the site as well as the additional communication burden.You might need one or two additional full-time employees just to deal with yourInternet efforts. Some of this can be out-sourced but ultimately only you can runyour own business.

—Robert W. Schaffer, professor,International Business &Marketing, has taught theElectronic Commerce coursesince 1995. Schaffer also hashis own web-based busi-ness that offers free website evaluation surveys.Schaffer can be reached atrwschaffer@csupomona.edu

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appeal. Mahoney is project director for a recent $13,000 grant from the MuseumLoan Network to document the Gilson Collection and include it in a database thatwill allow pieces from the collection to be loaned to museums nationwide.

The Dee Roy and Mary Jones MemorialArt Collection

This will be the first retrospective exhibit of prizewinning ceramics from thepast 25 years of the Ink & Clay annual juried exhibition. Col. Jim Jones, a 1951 CalPoly Pomona alumnus, founded this collection in honor of his parents in 1962 andhas provided $3,000 per year for the purchase of Ink & Clay winning piecesthroughout the decades. Although the first Ink & Clay show did not start until1972, it was Jones’ collection that started the university’s permanent art collec-tion in 1962. This exhibit focuses on ceramics from Southern California artists inthe collection, including renowned ceramicists Beatrice Wood and Otto Heino.Wood was dubbed the “Mama of Dada,” a surrealist, tongue-in-cheek art move-ment, prior to her death this year at the age of 105. The Ink & Clay permanent col-lection also contains 20th century paintings and prints by artists outside SouthernCalifornia.

The fall exhibit will also include unique South African historical art and photographs; 27 woodcuts depicting the South African Bill of Rights and digitallymanipulated images by South African photographer Michael Pace, taken in Africaduring the apartheid era.

Opening day and reception for the exhibit is Tuesday, Sept. 21, at the W. Keithand Janet Kellogg University Art Gallery from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with MichaelPace lecturing at noon. For more information, call (909) 869-4302.

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Women’s Volleyball Oct. 2 7 p.m. vs. CS BakersfieldCross Country Oct. 9 9 a.m. Bronco InvitationalM/W’s Soccer Oct. 16 4:30 p.m. vs. Cal State LAWomen’s Volleyball Oct. 22 7 p.m. vs. UC DavisM/W’s Soccer Oct. 30 4:30 p.m. vs. CS Dominguez Hills

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