CPP GIF of the Week: When you're ready for summer.

This is the last BroncoBytes of Spring 2021, Broncos! If you have 5 minutes to take our survey about this year's BroncoBytes, we'd really appreciate it.

Good luck with your finals. We'll be back with monthly issues this summer!

April 21-June 11: Fall 2021 General Registration begins for continuing students. Check your Student Center for your specific enrollment appointment. You have a 16-unit limit. Incoming Broncos will register during Orientation. If you need registration assistance, stop by our e-Student Services Zoom.

April 22: Summer 2021 fees due for 10-week and first 5-week sessions. Find more info here.

April 26-May 8: Spring 2021 Course Evaluations available on Blackboard. Stay tuned for an email. Find more info here.

Through May 2: Summer 2021 General Registration for continuing students. It's not too late to sign up for summer! Refer to an email from the Registrar's Office for registration information, and visit the Summer website for general information. If you need registration assistance, stop by our e-Student Services Zoom.

May 3: Summer 2021 Add/Drop Period begins. Each session has a different Add/Drop deadline -- Find more info here. You will still have a 12-unit limit across all three sessions. Summer 2021 courses are not available to incoming students.

May 13: Spring 2021 ABC/No Credit Opt In closes. Find more info about the policy and a how-to guide here.

May 15-21: Finals Week. Find the schedule here. Your final grades will be available in your Student Center on the afternoon of May 26. 

May 20-23 and May 29-30: Commencement 2020 and 2021. Find more information here.

May 26: Memorial Day. CPP offices and departments will be offline.

As a reminder, Summer 2021 is predominantly virtual. Critical services for students will continue, including in-person services at the Cashier's Office, Health Center, Bronco Bookstore, etc. Before coming to campus, students should review and complete the checklist for approved in-person instruction, work, and/or other business and activities.

Use CPP Connect's Planner to map out your path to graduation and download the CPP Connect mobile app. Find how-to videos to set up your Planner and the download links here. Use the mobile app to make advising and tutoring appointments, quickly check your BroncoDirect to do list and holds, sign up for Study Buddies and more.

Help develop the principles of community for CPP. Share your thoughts in less than three minutes by May 10. Participate and learn more here.

Limited on-campus study spaces are now available. These spaces are available for students in need of adequate internet access or a quiet space to study, located in both lecture halls of the College of Business Administration building (Building 162). There are a few things you’ll need to do first, such as registering for a space and completing the COVID-19 Safer Return checklist. Find more info and register here.

Focus on Finals is back. Focus on Finals will be virtual again this semester from May 1 - May 21, connecting you with resources to help you study from the Library to the Learning Resource Center and offering many events to help you de-stress. Be sure to check out the study playlists and live puppy cam on the website, and follow @cpp_dsa for study tip videos throughout the month.

Learn about the University Library's 24/7 Bronco Lockers. These new lockers offer a safe and convenient, contact-free way to pick up library materials. Located between Parking Lot G and the Bronco Bookstore, the lockers are available any time. To use them, find the items you’re looking for on the library website and select “24/7 Locker” for pickup. You’ll receive an email when they’re ready. Find more info here.

Verify your phone numbers in BroncoDirect. Thank you for enrolling in 2-Step authentication. Please take a second to verify your phone numbers in BroncoDirect because they will be used if you no longer have access to your 2-Step enrolled devices. To ensure that your phone number is a backup option, and for security reasons, it must be in BroncoDirect before you need it. Verify or add phone numbers in BroncoDirect here.

The BRIC is hiring. Looking for a fun and rewarding on-campus job? The Bronco Recreation & Intramural Complex (BRIC) is planning on reopening early this summer. We’ll need dedicated students like yourself to help make that a reality. ASI is hiring 78 Cal Poly Pomona students for 14 different positions. The deadline for applications is April 25: late applications may be considered but not guaranteed. Click here to view all open positions, learn more, and apply.

Get virtual personal training. Receive personalized exercise programming from one of our Personal Trainers through Zoom. Each Virtual Coaching program will be tailored to meet your unique space and equipment situation to find creative solutions toward implementing a regular exercise program. Visit the ASI Portal here to select a package under "Personal Training."

Check out the Library's virtual puzzles. Play with puzzles that feature some of the Library staff's favorite images from CPP's special collections and archives. Find them here.

Sign up for one of two pop-up courses for Fall 2021. Learn how to confront misinformation, conspiracy theories, and polarization or learn about COVID-19 from the biological, psychological, and philosophical perspectives. Both classes are taught by a multidisciplinary teaching team and count for GE Area E. Search for CPU 1540 on BroncoDirect. Find more info here.

Use C&E Virtual Services. ASI is offering virtual event assistance to student clubs and organizations for free. From organizing breakout rooms to creating polls, Conference & Events is here to plan, assist, and enhance your virtual event's operation. Find more info and contact them here.

ASI now offers DoorDash for CPP student clubs and organizations. If your student club or organization is hosting a meeting (for example) with food to be served—to maintain a safe, socially distanced experience—ASI is now offering the DoorDash services for such request! Find more info here.

Get free groceries at Poly Pantry 2 Go. The no-contact, curbside-pickup food distribution service is open to all CPP students and families. Pick up your groceries, including fresh produce and hygiene products, on Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Find more info and make an appointment here.

Hang out at the ASI Virtual Help Desk. Our ASI Virtual Help Desk consists of a team of students who can answer your ASI-related questions. Drop by our office hours if you're curious about events or want to know more about what's going on this semester. Find more info here.

Through May 7: Children's Story Time. The University Library and the Early Childhood Studies program proudly present Children’s Story Time: our storytellers are CPP students in ECS 3600 courses. These events are 30 minutes of virtual read-aloud activity for infants and children up to age eight, covering a myriad of stories. Find more info and RSVP here.

April 22: Climate Woke! Earth Day Celebration. Fight for climate justice with an intersectional lens. The Bronco community and wider public are invited to a full-day art, dialogue, and strategy-building program to learn about climate change and its impact on marginalized communities. View the schedule and RSVP info here.

April 22: Latinx Transfer Students and Community Cultural Wealth. The event, hosted by PolyTransfer in collaboration with the EWS 3850 course, will explore the transfer receptive culture for Chicana/o/x and Latina/o/x community college transfer students at predominantly white institutions (PWIs). Our presenter is Dr. José Del Real Viramontes, a former community college transfer student. The event is from 1 to 2:30 p.m. PT. RSVP here.

April 22: All of Us Research Program Presentation. Join us in an interactive virtual presentation to learn more about how the All of Us Research Program may help change the future of health. The goal of All of Us is to create a more diverse pool of health and medical data from all people in the US. The presentation is from 3 to 4 p.m. PT. RSVP here.

April 22: Wear and Repair: An Upcycling Workshop. Learn about recycling your own clothing and the benefits of upcycling on the environment in this beginner workshop in collaboration with Consumption Collab. The event is from 5 to 6 p.m. PT. RSVP here.

April 23: Sea Creature Fold and Learn. Interested in underwater life, scuba diving or the ocean? Learn all about it while creating sea creatures using origami techniques. The event is from noon to 1 p.m. PT. RSVP here.

April 23: Marvel Trivia Night. Think you know a lot about Marvel movies, characters, comics, and TV shows? Test your knowledge, win prizes, and have fun! The event is from 4 to 5 p.m. PT. RSVP here.

April 26: Science on Tap. Come for an evening to talk about how biometric data translates into changes in physical activity behavior with CPP exercise physiologist Dr. Zakkoyya Lewis-Trammell. The event is from 7 to 8 p.m. PT. RSVP here.

April 26-30: Suicide Awareness Week: Healing Through Creative Expression. Counseling and Psychological Services will host a week-long series of events from April 26 to April 30th. Find more info and register for all events here.

April 27: All of Us Research Program Student Ambassador Presentation. Join Cal Poly Pomona’s All of Us Student Engagement Ambassadors to learn more about the All of Us program. The presentation is from 4 to 5 p.m. PT. RSVP here.

April 28: Noor Tagouri: Keynote Speaker for Cross-Cultural Retreat. The award-winning journalist and producer will give a keynote address at OSLCC's 2021 Cross Cultural Retreat, which revolves around the idea that cultural change precedes political change. All are welcome to attend the keynote address, as well as a pre-discussion event. The event begins at 5 p.m. PT. RSVP here.

April 29: Live Group Fitness: Yoga. In this class, we will use yoga postures and breath awareness to stretch and strengthen, build flexibility, and improve balance. The class is from 10 to 11:30 a.m. PT. RSVP here.

April 29: 5 Job Search Secrets for Challenging Times. Join career strategist and author Christy Noel for a special presentation and Q&A. The event is from noon to 12:50 p.m. PT. RSVP here.

April 29: Educational Eats: Nature's Nutrition. Educational Eats: Nature's Nutrition aims to teach about food sovereignty. Joined by Anastasia from ASI Fitness and Carla Jackson from the Wellness Center, they will discuss the mental and physical effects of nutrition. RSVP and attend to receive a free Basic Needs box (more information will be provided during the event). The event is from noon to 1 p.m. RSVP here.

April 29: Artist Collaborative: People's Kitchen Collaborative. Hear how an Oakland-based collective provides political education through art, activism and food. This lecture concludes the Spring 2021 program of PLATFORM, a CSU-wide art speaker series presented by ConSortiUm, a collaborative group of CSU galleries and museums. The event is at 5:30 p.m. PT. RSVP here.

April 30: Sea Creature Fold and Learn. Interested in underwater life, scuba diving or the ocean? Learn all about it while creating sea creatures using origami techniques. The event is from noon to 1 p.m. PT. RSVP here.

April 30: Mindful Broncos. At this workshop, you'll learn unique ways on how you can practice mindfulness in everyday life. The event is from 2 to 3 p.m. PT. RSVP here.

April 30: Lotería Night. Join ASI BEAT, César E. Chávez Center for Higher Education, Hermanas Unidas, Los Jinetes De Pomona, and Mariachi Los Broncos for Lotería Night! All the cards have been custom designed to incorporate landmarks and aspects of Cal Poly Pomona. The event is from 7 to 9 p.m. PT. RSVP here.

May 4: Avoiding Plagiarism Workshop. Learn how to avoid plagiarism at this upcoming workshop. The workshop is from noon to 1 p.m. PT. RSVP here.

May 4: May the Fourth Trivia Night. Are YODA best at Star Wars trivia? It's time for you to use the FORCE and compete against other Jedis at May the Fourth Trivia Night! The event is from 4 to 5 p.m. PT. RSVP here.

May 5: Wellness Wednesdays: What's Next? Life is a series of transitions. If you're graduating, this workshop will focus on your “what’s next” and how to navigate this transition successfully. The event is from 5 to 6 p.m. PT. RSVP here.

May 26: Final Hiring Fair. This will be the final virtual career fair of the year. The event is from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. PT. RSVP here.