CPP GIF of the Week: Happy almost Valentine's Day!

February 12: Deadline to pay any outstanding spring 2021 balance. If you have any balance after this date, you'll receive a registration hold that'll prevent you from registering for summer and fall 2021 until your balance is $0. Check your balance in your BroncoDirect Student Center. 

March 2: Priority filing deadline for 2021-22 FAFSA or CA Dream Act application. Find the FAFSA here and the CA Dream Act Application here. 

As a reminder, Spring 2021 and Summer 2021 are 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.

The 2021-22 academic calendar is now available. You can find upcoming important dates and deadlines here.

Sign up for the DUO 2-step authentication app by April 8. To increase the campus community's overall information security and comply with CSU security requirements, CPP has implemented 2-Step Authentication for Bronco accounts. Find setup info here. 

Get help at e-Student Services or the BAC Virtual Queue. We're here to help via phone, email or Zoom. Find e-Student Services and BAC Virtual Queue days/times here.

Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccination hub on campus. Cal Poly Pomona has joined the statewide vaccination effort for COVID-19. Beginning Friday, February 5, a consortium of health organizations opened a new mass vaccination hub in Parking Structure 2 on campus. The hub will follow the state’s plan for transparent vaccine distribution and any additional guidelines from L.A. County. It will be open seven days a week, as long as supply is available. The hub will not accommodate walk-ins or stand-by individuals. For more about eligibility requirements and appointments, visit California’s My Turn website. Find additional information about location, directions and parking on CPP's Vaccine website.

Share your opinion about PolyCentric. PolyCentric, the university’s news center, is undergoing a redesign to order to better serve the needs of students, faculty, staff and community members. The goal is to improve the site’s design and content as well as its searchability and usability. Please share your thoughts about how to improve the site by taking a short survey by February 17.

Check out the Learning Resource Center. The LRC is the university's main tutoring center. Learn more about LRC services, workshops and more here.

Scholarship Fest is on. #ScholarshipFest offers opportunities for students from all colleges and majors. Hundreds of scholarships are available now through the March 2 deadline. See all available opportunities here and check back often for more.

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. 

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. 

Submit an application for the Bronco Startup Challenge. The Bronco Startup Challenge is a business pitch competition designed to challenge students from different backgrounds, specialties, and interests to create a unified vision and bring their ideas to life. Learn more and apply by February 22 here.

Sign up for NSF I-Corps Spring 2021. Join us for a free, two-day virtual institute March 12 and March 26 where participants work together to translate their research, products, start-ups, technology, or ideas into the marketplace. Plus, learn how to qualify to apply to the NSF National Innovation Network Team Program with up to $50,000 in funding. Learn more and apply by February 26 here.

Join Intramural Sports. Leagues will include FIFA, NBA 2k21, Madden, Rocket League, Valorant, Super Smash Bros, League of Legends, Mario Kart, Words With Friends, Chess, and Fantasy Basketball. Get a free IM pass and sign up before February 18 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.

Join an Instagram study. Researchers are interested in what people think about exercise-content on Instagram. To participate, follow and answer surveys, and you could win a new Fitbit. Complete the enrollment survey here.

Apply for the Panetta Congressional Internship program. Learn more and apply by February 18 here.

Apply for the Womxn's Leadership Institute. This 2-day leadership development conference March 19-20, focuses on empowering womxn through community building, assessment tools, mentorship, and workshops facilitated by industrious womxn leaders. You can be a part of empowering change by attending Trailblaze: Explore and Define Your Own Path. Learn more and apply by February 22 at noon here.

Apply for the Social Dialogue Program. The Social Dialogue Program's mission is to create a transformative experience for students to understand and deconstruct pervasive and systemic forms of oppression, their identities, and how they fit into the world around them. Learn more and apply by February 16 here.

Join an Inclusive Excellence Council Subcommittee. Refer to the email from January 29 for more information, and join a subcommittee here.

Join the Bronco Mentoring Network. We have an online advice-sharing and career networking site where you can access hundreds of alumni who have volunteered to mentor students like you. Join here.

Subscribe to the Weekly Wellness newsletter. Get tips to help you manage stress, stay moving, increase nutrients in your diet, get better sleep, stay up-to-date with all health-related campus events and more. Our 600th subscriber will win an aromatherapy diffuser and essential oils. Subscribe here.

Get a stipend for professional clothing. The Clothes Closet Stipend Program is giving eligible students $50 Amazon gift cards for professional attire. Apply here.

Snuggle up with a CPP blanket from the Bronco Bookstore. Snuggle up with someone you love! Select Cal Poly Pomona blankets are currently 20% off through February 15. Purchase one here.

Apply for the Weglyn Social Justice Award. All undergraduate and graduate students who infuse social justice in their studies, community, research or endeavors are welcomed to apply for a $500 award. Learn more and apply by March 1 here.

CalFresh Outreach Week is February 22-26. Join us as we celebrate CalFresh Outreach Week. TheCalFresh Outreach Program will host a variety of virtual events throughout the week including zoom appointments with LA County DPSS eligibility workers to speed up student applications. Make an appointment to get pre-screened here and follow the CPP Basic Needs Instagram for more updates.

Sign up to be an Orientation Leader. Orientation Services is looking for knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful students to serve as Orientation Leaders this summer. The deadline to apply is February 15. Find more info here.

February 11 and 25: Adventures Virtual Campfire. If you miss evenings under the stars accompanied by friends and engaging in good conversation, this series is for you. The events are from 5 to 6 p.m. PT. RSVP here.

February 11: College of Business Career Fair. The fair is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. RSVP here.

February 12: 18th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration. Join the Asian and Pacific Islander Student Center in a virtual celebration of new year traditions, complete with guest speakers, art and dance. Register in advance to receive your red envelope in the mail! This event is from noon to 1:30 p.m. PT. RSVP here. 

February 12: Digital Transformation: Myth vs. Reality. Join the CCIDM to hear Vice President of Digital Marketing and eCommerce at Viking Cruises, Erantzeri Corona, speak on how data analytics can be utilized to advance digital marketing campaigns. The event is from 1 to 2 p.m. PT. RSVP here.

February 12 and 26: Dream Act Application Assistance Workshop. Join the Bronco Dreamers Resource Center as we provide assistance with the 2021-22 Dream Act financial aid application. The workshop is from 9 to 11 a.m. PT. Get the Zoom link here.

February 15: Be Active CPP Step Challenge. Compete solo or in a team to rack up steps each week and earn awards, mileage markers, and prizes—all for being active. Sign up here.

February 15: BLERD Week: Afro-Futurism. Participate in a discussion on the representation of (or lack thereof) Black and African American people in science fiction and how Afro-Futurism serves to address the lack of representation. The event is from 5 to 6 p.m. PT. RSVP here. 

February 15: Science on Tap. Join the College of Science for "Hard Science: The Challenges and Consequences of Testing Drinking Water in Oil and Gas Country." The event begins at 7 p.m. PT. RSVP here.

February 16: Hospitality Career Expo. The fair is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. PT. RSVP here.

February 16: Overcome Adversity with CAPS. Self-care is crucial in these times. CAPS connects you with stress management skills, self-care practices and reflection tools to keep you moving forward. This event is from 11 a.m. to noon PT. RSVP here. 

February 16: BLERD Week: Black Book Exchange. Come together to exchange books and provide book recommendations from Black authors. The event is from noon to 1 p.m. PT. RSVP here. 

February 16: All About Credit with Pete the Planner. Pete the Planner will go over why credit matters, how to build credit responsibly, and ways to increase your credit score. The event is from noon to 1 p.m. PT. RSVP here.

February 16: Womxn of Color Panel. Three womxn leaders at CPP -- Vice President Christina Gonzales, Dr. Shayda Kafai, Dr. Anita Jain and Tari Hunter -- share how their identity and voice impact their experiences. This event is from noon to 1:30 p.m. PT. RSVP here. 

February 17: Live Group Fitness: Yoga & Meditation. This class will start focusing on alignment, movement and breathing as you move through your poses. The class is from 10 to 11:30 a.m. PT. RSVP here.

February 17: BLERD Week: Black Anime Team Trivia & Cosplay. Join the African American Student Center as we team up to play trivia! Dress up as your favorite characters for a cosplay contest. This event is from 5 to 6 p.m. PT. RSVP here. 

February 17: Caltrans Director Toks Omishakin Virtual Public Lecture. The College of Environmental Design and the College of Engineering invites the campus community to a virtual lecture and Q&A session by Caltrans Director Toks Omishakin. Hear his ideas about sustainable approaches to transportation and how his agency is responding to issues of equity and inclusion. The event is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. PT. RSVP here.

February 18: Ag Day. The fair is from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. PT. RSVP here.

February 18: How to Manage Self-Care During COVID-19. Join the Bronco Dreamers Resource Center and CAPS as we explore various ways of self-care. This event will take place between noon and 1 p.m. PT. Get the Zoom link here.

February 18: 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.

February 18: Food is Fuel. Learn from Campus Rec experts on trending science-backed nutrition topics to improve daily living and an overall quality of life. This event is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. PT. RSVP here.

February 18: BLERD Week: Lovecraft Country Movie Night. View an episode of the HBO television series and participate in a discussion hosted by the African-American Student Center. This event is from 6 to 8 p.m. PT. RSVP here. 

February 19: Virtual DACA Renewal Clinic. Join the CARECEN-LA CSU Legal Services Project in partnership with CPP's Undocumented Student Services at this virtual renewal clinic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. PT. RSVP here.

February 19: Men of Color Kickback. The LEAGUE invites students who self-identify as men of color to join our series held on the first and third Fridays of the month from 3 to 4 p.m. PT. RSVP here.

February 19: More Than Enough Wellness Series: I Am Loved. Join a discussion and activity session to introduce you to the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships, communication styles and boundaries, attachment styles and more. This event is from 4 to 5:30 p.m. PT. RSVP here. 

February 19: Project AWARE Course. This course focuses and expands on the “10 Tips for Divers to Protect the Ocean Planet” and unites scuba divers and water enthusiasts to make a difference for our environment. the event is from 4 to 5 p.m. PT. RSVP here.

February 23: Budgeting Goals with The Organized Money. Join Alaina Fingal, host of YouTube's The Organized Money, as she teaches you how to budget effectively with a future financial goal in mind. The event is from noon to 1 p.m. PT. RSVP here.

February 23: Yoga for Healing. CAPS, Bronco Wellness Center and Survivor Advocacy Services are excited to announce a new support service for survivors of sexual violence – Yoga for Healing. This is a virtual 8-week program on Tuesdays from 3 to 4:30 p.m. PT. Find more info and RSVP here.

February 23: In Lak'ech: You Are My Other Me / Tu Eres Mi Otro Yo. This collaborative event will merge the worlds and experiences of both African and Latinx American people. This event is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. PT. RSVP here. 

February 26: National TRIO Day Mixer. At this mixer hosted by RAMP, McNair, and ARCHES, meet other TRIO participants and learn more about TRIO programs and play games for prizes. The event is from 3 to 4 p.m. PT. RSVP here.

February 26: Virtual Trivia Night: Sports Edition. Invite your friends and come test your knowledge on all things sports! The event is from 4 to 5 p.m. PT. RSVP here.

February 26 and March 1-3: Student Success Conference. This conference is designed for students to grow skills that prepare them for success and the future of work. Our Keynote Speaker this year is activist Brittany Packnett Cunningham. View the conference agenda and RSVP here.