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The end of the academic year brings many celebrations. From celebrating our incoming freshman, to congratulating our outstanding graduates, to recognizing the excellence of our newly tenured and promoted professors, the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences is entering the summer full of energy and enthusiasm. Over the next ten weeks, we’ll be busy crafting new opportunities for faculty, staff, and students and laying the groundwork for continued success! Please read about what’s happening in our newsletter, share across your network, follow us on social media, attend an event, and let us know about your news and updates.
Camille Johnson, PhD
Dean, College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
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CLASS Dismissed: Congratulations Class of 2024! |
Class of 2024's commencement was featured on NBC4 News last week! 🎓✨
Click below to watch as Anais Hernández, a 2024 Communication grad, be interviewed about the big day! Anais shared what made commencement extra special for her: "This for me is the culmination of my high school and my college experience. It's been a wonderful four years and I'm so excited to cross the stage today!" 🎉
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Video courtesy of NBC4 News |
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2024 McPhee Scholar:
Justin Cody Verduzco
The first in his family to attend college, Justin Cody Verduzco began his academic journey at Chaffey College where he earned two associate degrees. Upon transferring to Cal Poly Pomona, Justin adopted the “Learn by Doing” philosophy which led him into several opportunities including an internship with former State Senator, Connie M. Leyva.These experiences landed Justin a position with KVCR Public Media. On May 18, 2024 Justin graduated with his bachelor's degree in Political Science with a 4.0 GPA.
Join us in congratulating Justin Verduzco!
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2024 McGoldrick Award Winners |
The McGoldrick Award was established by Sociology Professor Emeritus, Dr. Stacy McGoldrick for the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences. The McGoldrick Award recognizes graduating seniors who excelled academically and stayed involved in extracurricular activities despite facing significant challenges. Each McGoldrick Award recipient receives $750 in recognition of their strength and perseverance.
This year's McGoldrick Award recipients are:
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Congratulations to Newly Tenured and Promoted Faculty! |
Congratulations to the 16 outstanding CLASS faculty members on their well-deserved achievements and promotion! Your dedication, expertise, and passion for education inspire us all. We applaud your commitment to excellence and look forward to the continued impact you will make in our CLASS community and beyond. Here's to many more successes ahead!
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EARLY PROMOTION TO PROFESSOR |
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Ethnic and Women's Studies
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Geography and Anthropology
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Ethnic and Women's Studies
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EARLY TENURE & PROMOTION TO ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR |
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Geography and Anthropology
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English and Modern Languages
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English and Modern Languages
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Dhingra Family donates $100,000 to Communication Lab
Dr. Vinita Dhingra, Communication Faculty Emerita and her husband, Ashok Dhingra, have generously established a $100,000 endowment to name the "Vinita and Ashok Dhingra Communications Laboratory" in Building 1, Room 305 as well as support the Event Planning Course (COM 4446). As faculty member, Vinita Dhingra, developed and established the course in Event Planning, providing students with training and opportunities for hands-on experience in event management through campus events such as Alumni Night, COM DAY and others.
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Michael Bidart '72 Establishes California Center of Ethics and Policy Fellowship Endowment
Michael '72 and Jeanette Bidart have generously donated $100,000 to establish the Bernard and Lucie Bidart CA Center for Ethics & Policy Fellowship (CCEP) Endowment. The fellowship criteria is open to majors in Economics, History, Philosophy, Political Science, and Sociology with a minimum of a 2.5 GPA who are actively involved in the CCEP.
Mr. Bidart earned a degree in Economics from CPP in 1972 and a J.D. from Pepperdine University School of Law in 1974.
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He has been the recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus Award of both universities. As a preeminent consumer attorney, Mr. Bidart has made a major impact on our healthcare system. He is the Managing Partner for Shernoff Bidart Echeverria LLP, leading the firm’s HMO Litigation and Property/Casualty Departments.
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Photo courtesy of Yahoo! News |
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2023-2024 Provost Award for Excellence in Service:
Mary Kunmi Yu Danico
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Under her guidance, her students now work as professors, psychologists, therapists, and school administrators around the nation. Her commitment to a culture of care impacts the way she mentors her students and colleagues through intentional acts.
Mary will be recognized at commencement and during the Provost’s Awards Symposium, scheduled for Oct. 3, from 3 to 5 p.m.
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2024 Outstanding Faculty Advisor: Dr. Katie Kinkopf
Congratulations to Dr. Katie Kinkopf, Assistant Professor for the Department of Geography and Anthropology, for being named 2023-2024 Outstanding Faculty Advisor for the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences. Katie was acknowledged at an awards reception on April 23rd.
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Dr. Neil Chaturvedi named as the next Director of the Weglyn Chair
We are pleased to announce that
Dr. Mary Danico retired in spring 2023 and we appreciate her continued support of the Weglyn Chair and activities during this transition.
Click the button below to read more about Dr. Chaturvedi's appointment.
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CLASS Kudos
We want to celebrate your achievements and highlight your incredible work! Fill out a short form to share your recent accomplishments, and you could be featured in our next newsletter!
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Alumni Spotlight: Damian Doffo, '07 Spanish |
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Damian Doffo grew up with farming and wine in his blood. In the early days of winemaking in the backyard, Damian would help out by washing bottles for 10 cents apiece. That was long ago, and thanks to his father’s mentoring he has since developed into a promising winemaker. Damian developed a sophisticated palate in his years as Marcelo’s assistant winemaker, but it was his father’s teaching that expanded his knowledge to include all aspects of owning and managing a winery and vineyard. After graduating from Cal Poly Pomona, Damian sharpened his skills in corporate sales before returning to the winery as General Manager.
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Now a leader in the up-and-coming wine region, Damian sits on the Temecula Valley Winegrower’s Association Board of Directors and helps guide this coalition of winemakers as they forge ahead into the future. Read more about Damian and the Doffo Winery story by clicking the button below.
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CPP Model United Nations 50th Anniversary Celebration |
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This Spring, CPP Model United Nations celebrated their 50th anniversary, bringing together Model UN Alums from across the country! Alums celebrated their past experiences and accomplishments with the 2024 Model UN team who brought home first place at this year's National Model UN conference in New York!
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Looking Back!
In the spirit of commencement season, tell us, what year did you graduate from CPP?
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BRONCO MENTORING NETWORK
The CPP Bronco Mentoring Network, our career-mentoring and advice-sharing network, makes it easy for you to connect with others in the Cal Poly Pomona community!
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National Arts and Humanities Month
October 2024
Celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month with CLASS this year! Keep an eye out for events and ways you can get involved with CLASS throughout the month of October!
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Music Department
24-25 Concert Season
Begins October 2024
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Don't miss musical performances from CPP student ensembles and faculty this Fall! Enjoy concerts featuring jazz, orchestra, mariachi, piano, musical theatre, and more.
Fall concert dates will be announced soon! Visit the Music Department website for more information.
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Theatre and New Dance
24-25 Season
Begins October 2024
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Exciting Theatre and New Dance productions are coming to Cal Poly Pomona this Fall! Stay tuned for the official dates and prepare to be entertained by the skills and depth of our talented students.
Click the button below to learn more about our Theatre and New Dance Department.
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Feasting for Feminism:
A Poly Post Podcast
Produced by The Poly Post, Feasting for Feminism is a podcast where Cal Poly Pomona students and faculty, along with special guests discuss feminist issues, highlight women in the community while eating food!
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The Pink State
by Communication Faculty,
Lauren Furey
The Pink State is an eight-episode podcast series hosted by Assistant Professor of Communication, Lauren Furey and her colleague Andrea Hall, highlighting the role of women in U.S. local, state and national politics. Listen to the hosts, women politicians, campaign managers, journalists, and academics discuss the history of women in politics, the strides women have made, the barriers they still face, and hopes for the future of women as candidates and as voters.
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CLASS Bookshelf
Dive into books authored by our esteemed faculty and enjoy podcasts featuring insightful discussions by students, faculty, and guests. Discover a world of knowledge and creativity at your fingertips!
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Don't Miss a Beat with The Poly Post! |
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Stay up-to-date on the latest Cal Poly Pomona student news and subscribe to student-run newspaper - The Poly Post!
A staff of student journalists provides news to the campus community online through thepolypost.com, The Poly Post app for iPhone or Android, and through a weekly print edition available across campus every Tuesday.
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Watch Zane Discover and Achieve His “Dreams of Success” |
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As a first-gen college student, Zane Landin (’22, communication and PR) often felt unworthy and found it difficult to picture himself in a corporate career. Through the support of mentors and the community he found at Cal Poly Pomona, he was able to embrace his queer identity, get involved across campus, and even make it to the White House. Watch Zane’s story and see how – no matter who you are or where you come from – CPP helps you achieve your dreams of success. Watch Zane's story below!
Content warning: This video includes mention of suicide and self-harm.
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Celebrating Pride Month!
The College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences is proud to celebrate Pride Month, honoring our LGBTQIA+ faculty, students, staff, and alumni. Your voices, your stories, and your strength enrich every corner of our campus.
Share your moments of pride with us by tagging @classcpp and we'll showcase your posts on our social media pages. Happy Pride Month! 🌈
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Support CLASS by becoming a donor!
Your generous contributions help us provide exceptional educational experiences, fund scholarships, and support research. Click the button below to select from a variety of CLASS funds you wish to support or contact Marissa Garcia via email, mcgarcia1@cpp.edu or call 909-869-2310!
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