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Campus employee tests positive for COVID-19
A campus employee has tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the second confirmed case at the university. The staff member is currently at home following the city’s self-isolation guidelines, according to an April 17, university-wide email by Leticia Gutierrez-Lopez, the associate vice president for Student Health and Wellbeing. The employee was last on campus on April 3 before feeling ill on April 6.
Alumnus wins 2020 AIA Young Architects Award
Cal Poly Pomona alumnus Oswaldo “Ozzie” Tapia (’04, architecture), who lectures at CPP in the architecture department, is a recipient of the 2020 AIA Young Architects Award, bestowed by the American Institute of Architects. He was notified of the award on Jan. 30; however, the awards ceremony, scheduled for May 14 at the AIA National Convention in Los Angeles, was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Tapia was one of 22 young architects to receive the honor.
Students speak out on Trump Impeachment Inquiry
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced on Sept. 24 that the House of Representatives has launched an official impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump. The impeachment inquiry process began in the last few months of 2019, which is Trump’s last full year of office before the 2020 election. In the 2018 midterm election, Generation X, Millennials and Gen Z altogether outvoted the older generation of voters, according to the Pew Research Center.
Halloween Horror Nights 2019 has something for everyone to enjoy
After 7 p.m. during the entire month of October to Nov. 3, Universal Studios in Hollywood will host its annual Halloween Horror Night event. The costume and set design, along with the make-up art, are the stars of the show. “Scareactors” are skillfully re-imagined into your worst fears. You’re completely at their mercy as they have been trained to approach when you least expect — some with “weapon” in hand. Prepare to run away, so drink water and wear your comfiest Fila and joggers combo.
CPP and cannabis: Let’s be blunt
Cannabis usage has grown exponentially throughout the years and is making its way onto college campuses. Instead of bringing the good old nose burner (marijuana pipe) to school, students are keeping it discrete by eating edibles and smoking out of vape pens that don’t give off a smell. Although some students keep it “low-key” around campus, some students prefer smoking Kush with that nice little *puff puff pass* kind of situation with friends to chill out and hit the books right after.
Celebrating Yom Kippur on campus
Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 8 and Wednesday, Oct. 9. This is the holiest time in the Jewish religion and calls for repentance and atonement. To gain atonement from God, one must repent one’s sins, give to charity and pray. This holiday is traditionally celebrated by a 25-hour long fasting period and by spending most of the time in a synagogue for an intense prayer service.
CAPS to offer depression and mental health screening
Cal Poly Pomona is participating in Mental Health Awareness Week this year, where Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) will be hosting several programs Oct. 7-10, focusing on helping students understand and improve their mental health. On Oct.
60 Swarm: What you need to know
The State Route 60 Freeway (SR-60) is undergoing the Update Pavement Rehabilitation Project, in which the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is working to replace Pipeline Avenue, Monte Vista Avenue and Benson Avenue. The cost of the entire project totals around $130 million and is directed by the Riverside County Transportation Commission. The interjection of the two projects on the SR-60 is known as the “60 Swarm” and began on July 26.
CPP Fest preview
The Cal Poly Pomona Fest will kick off the first week back to school, Aug. 21 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. across campus. There will be ongoing activities including a technology fair, part-time job fair and club fair for all students to attend. In between activities, free lunch will be provided from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the University Plaza and University Park. “I would go [to the CPP Fest] for the fun and games,” said Jessica Walters, a fourth-year kinesiology-exercise science student.
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