CAL POLY POMONA

CAL POLY POMONA

SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOUR

First off, thank you for choosing to visit California State Polytechnic University, Pomona! We hope you enjoy your tour of the campus and see the many features that make this school so special. You can choose to follow the tour route from beginning to end or to visit the areas that you are most interested in.

Heritage/History:

The way that Cal Poly Pomona came to be is actually quite unique. We can thank both William K. Kellogg, the cereal magnate, and Charles Voorhis, an automotive pioneer and GM executive. They both purchased the land in Pomona and San Dimas that is now our campus.

Kellogg came over in 1925 from Battle Creek Michigan to purchase land that would soon become the Kellogg Ranch. He constructed a family home (Kellogg Mansion), a manor house, Arabian horse stables (University Plaza), and several ranch buildings of Spanish-style architecture. It was here that Kellogg carried out his lifetime dream to develop purebred Arabian Horses. His original collection included horses from California, Arabia, Egypt, England and Poland. To this day our Arabian horse program is the oldest, continuous breeding program in the United States; 70% of Arabian horses in the country can trace their roots back to Kellogg. In 1932, Kellogg donated his land along with 87 horses and a $600,000 endowment all to the state.

Though Voorhis' story is not as prevalent on campus, it is no less significant. He bought his San Dimas land in 1927 and a year later he opened a school for underprivileged boys on that land. It functioned as a private school for 10 years until the Voorhis family donated it to the state.

*Refer to timeline on following page for more dates and events leading to Cal Poly Pomona as we know it today

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To begin your tour, you will start at the Student Service Building, East

1. Student Services Building (Bldg. 121): The Student Services Building symbolizes the aspirations and mission of the university and will serves as the campus "front door" for prospective students, returning students, alumni and visitors. The building houses the Office of he President, Division of University Advancement, and Divisions of Academic, Student and Administrative Affairs. The undulating roof design is inspired by the surrounding hills and mountains, branding the building both as a campus landmark and a memorable place of arrival. The roof also serves a primary and essential role in passive solar design. Its perforated overhangs shade the exterior glass, reduce thermal loads and glare, and maximize good quality daylight.

Now that we have covered this building, continue around the building going south to the library.

2. University Library (Bldg. 15): The library, building 15, is a multipurpose facility. You will notice it has two contradicting designs to it. An older, dark red brick color building, into a very modern, tan and glass building. That is because in 2008 it underwent a $58 million renovation, adding about 100,000 square feet to it. When you come up to the entrance you will see the 24-Hour computer lab. That facility is open 24/7 to students and faculty by way of their Bronco ID Card. It is equipped with bathrooms, tables, computers, as well as printers. Upon entering the library itself you will be walking by a number of classrooms. The first room on your left is a 125-seat lecture hall; one of the largest classrooms on campus (with the largest being the 170 seat hall in the College of Business building). Now is a good time to mention, our average class size at Cal Poly is 35, and our student-faculty ratio is 25:1. Follow the hallway on to the foyer now. The facilities on the first floor include the full Starbucks as well as our Arabian Horse Library where you can read all about the history with William Kellogg and his Arabian Horse collection. Upstairs are numerous learning resource centers, including:

? MASH-math and science help ? General Tutoring ? Writing Center ? Reading Center ? Study rooms (bookable by students) ? Computer Labs

You can now exit the library and walk across University Park toward University Plaza.

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3. University Plaza (Bldg. 26): Many students on campus refer to this building as "The Old Stables," simply

because they were built in 1927 and used by Mr. Kellogg to house his original Arabian horse collection. Nowadays it serves mainly as our Office of Student Life & Cultural Centers. They oversee our 316 clubs and organizations, Greek Life, and Rose Float Program offices. In addition to those, our Pride Center and Native American Student Centers are located in the Plaza. Those are two of our six cultural centers on campus; all working to bring our richly diverse campus together.

As you come out of the Plaza, head to your left down to building 66, Bronco Bookstore.

4. Bronco Bookstore (Bldg. 66): Inside the bookstore you are able to purchase any bronco apparel or accessories,

school supplies, computer hardware and software, as well as textbooks on the second floor. They allow you to acquire books in a few different ways:

? Buying new or used books ? Renting new or used books ? Purchasing e-books They also have a book buy-back program in place to allow students to make some money back at the end of the quarter. Also inside are Counseling and Psychological Services, Renaissance Scholar Program, and classrooms." The Bookstore is part of the Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, which is a non-profit, self-supporting auxiliary service of the campus.

Continue through the bookstore and enter the lower end of campus, the Bronco Commons.

5. University Suites/Kellogg Gym/BRIC: On campus are 4 Residential Suites. These give upperclassmen the opportunity to

live on campus after their first year and continue to have a meal plan. Each suite will house 4 students; and have 2 or 4 bedrooms (depending on which layout you choose), 2 bathrooms, a small kitchen, living room, and balcony. The meal plans are more geared towards using Meal Points at the on-campus markets, food courts, Los Olivos Dining Commons, or Farm Store. Room and board for the year in the suites is on average $12,000.

If you want to move off campus after your first year we will help you with that. Our University Village is right across Temple Ave. The Village is a year-round operation with each apartment designed for four-person occupancy. Phase I houses residents in two double occupancy rooms or two large rooms with one person per room; Phase II residents live in four single rooms per apartment or two single rooms and one double occupancy room; and Phase III, completed in the fall 2005, has four single room apartments. Each furnished apartment includes air conditioning and heating, cable television, internet connection, full kitchen, dining area, living room, and two bathrooms.

Across the way is the Kellogg Gym, where our basketball team practices and competes. Cal Poly Pomona is in the NCAA and competes at the Division 2 level. We have

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10 team sports--5 men and 5 women: men's and women's basketball, cross country, soccer, track & field, men's baseball and women's volleyball.

Finally the BRIC, or Bronco Recreation and Intramural Complex as it is formally known. This will be the main fitness and activity center for all students on campus. Students can rock climb on our 52 foot rock wall, take part in fitness classes, play a variety of sports on our multipurpose courts, take a lap on our indoor track, or utilize the huge selection of workout equipment. Outside the BRIC is where we have our lap pool and "resort-style" pool. Along with all that, there will be a Jamba Juice and sitting areas.

Go ahead and take the winding path in between the bookstore and the student center, go up the steps and into the Bronco Student Center.

6. Bronco Student Center (Bldg. 35): The motto of this building is "Eat, Meet, Study, Play," and as you cruise through it

you will pick up on each of these. It is essentially the living room of the campus. One of our food courts is in here, as well as a Round Table Pizza. Keep walking past Round Table and you will see our Bronco Copy and Mail center and the Cal Poly Federal Credit Union. Upon entering the games room, you'll notice a variety of arcade games and pool/ping pong tables. But in addition to this equipment, they also serve as the campus lost and found and a table-rental center. At the front counter is a one stop shop for discounted tickets to movies and LA attractions!

Head upstairs and out the doors of the BSC, turn right, and continue your tour towards the quad.

7. Music/Theater/Kellogg West/Collins College: The Music Department presents over 50 concerts/events annually, including

faculty/staff artist concerts, renowned artists, alumni artists, and department ensemble concerts. Department ensembles are open to all university students and performances are open to the general public. The Theatre Department awards under-graduate degrees in theatre, emphasizing theatrical production and the "doing" of theatre. Courses are offered in all aspects of theatre, both artistic and academic.

The Kellogg West Conference Center & Lodge is a full service hotel and conference facility located on a natural and tranquil tree lined hilltop on the campus of Cal Poly Pomona. Featuring well-appointed guest rooms, Kellogg West offers a special visitor rate of $79 plus tax single-occupancy or $89 plus tax double-occupancy for guests who are touring Cal Poly Pomona with the Office of Admissions and Outreach.

Just past the music building you will see an old looking building with a red terracotta roof, that is building 95, this is your next stop on the tour.

8. Cultural Centers (Bldg. 95): Cal Poly Pomona is one of the more diverse campuses in the Cal State system

which allows for a tremendous learning environment. The Cultural Centers provide a

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multitude of programs to enhance cross cultural communication and experiences to our student body. This building originally was the house of the Kellogg Ranch manager. Now it houses more cultural centers:

? The African American Student Center ? The Asian & Pacific Islander Student Association ? The Violence Prevention and Women's Resource Center ? The Cesar E. Chavez Center for Higher Education ? The Native American Student Center ? The Pride Center All six of these centers specialize in programs geared towards different audiences, however, by no means does someone have to be of one of those specific cultures to join a center, they are open to everyone.

9. Campus Center Market Place & Career Center (Bldg. 97): On the ground floor of this facility is the Career Center. Over 400 employers from

different industries and organizations visit our school every year. They also help students find full, part-time, and internship job openings through their helpful services. They do resume workshops, mock interviews, and very large career fairs to match students with companies in their fields of interest. In addition, they also announce on-campus job openings.

Right upstairs from the Career Center is the Market Place. This is another campus food court where you can get Carl's Jr, Taco Bell, Panda Express, a salad & soup bar, Pony Express convenience store, and a Jamba Juice Express.

Make your way between Career and Cultural Centers and toward the concrete stage in the quad

10. University Quad: The quad is the large grassy area outside the Market Place. At this point you are

in the central point on campus; surrounded by all eight of our colleges. This is also where our graduation ceremonies take place. Here is a brief summary of our colleges and what they offer: College of Agriculture (Bldg. 2)

Students in this college can study the science, business, and the education that goes into the Agriculture field. It is much more than farming. There are eight bachelor of science degrees offered: agricultural science (education), animal health science (vet tech program), animal science (pre-vet), apparel merchandising and management, agribusiness and food industry management, food science and technology, foods and nutrition, and plant science. There are also Masters of Science degrees offered in Agricultural Science and Nutrition & Food Science. This department's facilities include: a 700-acre farm, citrus packinghouse, a meat-processing laboratory, our Arabian Horse Center, and many more. College of Business Administration (Bldg. 162, 163, 164)

The undergraduate program is accredited by AACSB International -- a hallmark

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excellence achieved by less than one-third of the nation's business programs. This accreditation assures quality and promotes excellence and continuous improvement in business education. Under the CBA, one can obtain degrees in accounting, computer information systems, finance real estate and law, international business & marketing, management and human resources, and technology and operations management. Cal Poly Pomona's graduate business programs offer our students the chance to advance their careers with a number of academic degrees including the Master of Business Administration (MBA) & Master of Science in Business Administration (MSBA). College of Education & Integrative Studies (Bldg. 5)

The College of Education and Integrative Studies is a learning community focused on meeting the present and future needs of students in our communities. We educate students to become highly qualified and significant leaders in our society. We are committed to the principles of diversity, ethics and social justice, and life-long learning. Degrees in this college include ethnic and women's studies and liberal studies. You can also obtain up to a doctorate in education, or teaching credentials for single or multiple subjects. College of Engineering (Bldg. 9 & 17)

The College of Engineering offers 11 Bachelor of Science degrees in: aerospace, chemical, civil, electrical, computer, construction technology, electronics and computer technology, general engineering technology, industrial, manufacturing, and mechanical engineering. They also offer Master of Science degrees in civil, electrical, engineering management, mechanical, and aerospace engineering. With clubs ranging from SAE Formula, to Undergraduate Missiles, Ballistics, and Rocketry Association, and everything in between, students are able to apply their engineering know-how directly with a club. College of Environmental Design (Bldg. 7)

The College of Environmental Design offers bachelor degrees in: architecture, graphic design, art history, landscape architecture, urban & regional planning, and regenerative studies. You can also do your master degree in architecture, landscape architecture, urban & regional planning, or regenerative studies. This college also oversees the John T. Lyle Center for Regenerative Studies where students can live and learn how to live in a sustainable environment while minimizing their carbon footprint on the earth. Collins College of Hospitality Management (Bldg. 79)

The Collins College offers a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in hospitality management. They also have options to minor in hospitality management and culinology. The most notable facilities on campus for this college are the Kellogg West Hotel & Conference Center and the Restaurant at Kellogg Ranch. Both facilities give students a place to practice their learning whether it is in management, menu design, cooking, or oenology (beer and/or wine-making). The Collins College receives millions of dollars in donations from corporate sponsors who are committed to helping students get the best utilities possible. College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences (Bldg. 5)

The College offers introductory and advanced course work in 20 degree and certificate programs. Central to the mission of the College is the General Education

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