Volume 5, Issue 7 | Winter 2021-22

Walt Disney announces new leadership roles for CPP/ARC alumni Barbara Bouza ('85, B.Arch) has been appointed president of Walt Disney Imagineering, succeeding Bob Weis ('80, B.Arch), who will become The Walt Disney Company's Global Imagineering Ambassador. The Dec. 2 announcements come as WDI prepares to move from California to Florida. Bouza joined WDI in June 2020 as president of Operations, Design & Delivery after more than 25 years of experience in management, design and strategic planning and co-managing director of the architectural and design firm Gensler Los Angeles. Appointed president in 2016, Weis' tenure at WDI started in 1980, taking on major creative roles in the development of Disney's Hollywood Studios (formerly Disney-MGM Studios) and Tokyo DisneySea. He left in 1994 to establish his own design business, returning in 2008 as executive vice president. During his time with the division, Weis was involved in a number of big projects, including the development of Shanghai Disney Resort and the expansion of Disney California Adventure. The Walt Disney Company is in the midst of a leadership shuffle. The recent appointment of Susan Arnold as chair of its board of directors, a role occupied by Bob Iger for 15 years, marks the first time in its 98-year history that a woman and an open lesbian will lead the House of Mouse. Alan Horn, chief creative officer of Walt Disney Studios, Gary Marsh, president and chief creative officer of Disney Branded Television, and Alan Braverman, the company's general counsel, have also announced their exits.

Cal Poly Pomona makes Top 20 in Social Mobility Index Cal Poly Pomona is among the Top 20 universities effectively enrolling students from low-income backgrounds and graduating them into high-paying jobs, according to the 2021 Social Mobility Index. The SMI includes 1,549 four-year institutions, with the California State University system dominating this year's rankings. CPP, at No. 13, is listed alongside CSU campuses in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Fresno, San Bernardino, Northridge, Dominguez Hills, Channel Islands, Fullerton and Bakersfield. Read more

cal poly pomona updates Spring 2022 will see a return to primarily in-person classes, with 76% scheduled to include an in-person component. What to expect in Spring 2022. View last week's recording of the Safer Return Town Hall. Still have questions? Submit yours and attend the Dec. 9 Town Hall by registering here. Public Health Testing Site at the CLA Paseo. The site's final day this year is Dec. 17, reopening in the first week of Spring 2022. Testing for employees and students on campus Dec. 20-23 and Jan. 3-5 will be available at Student Health by appointment only. Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund. Students facing financial challenges can apply for HEERF III emergency grants. Grant requests must be filed by Dec. 17. Holiday Closure: Campus will be closed Dec. 24-Jan. 2 and will reopen on Jan. 3. Learn Through Discovery (LTD) Winter 2022 Institute. This free two-day institute will assist faculty and staff of all disciplines in creating and submitting their Signature Polytechnic Experience (PolyX) to the PolyX Hub. Register by Jan. 7. Faculty will receive a $150 stipend for each day they attend. Get the details here. First day of Spring 2022 is Jan. 22. Weekday classes begin on Jan. 24. Cal Poly Pomona Joins CSU Apple iPad Lending Program. CPP and five other CSU campuses have joined the CSUCCESS Program that will provide incoming students with an iPad technology bundle or laptop to support their studies. Students, faculty and staff, and dorm residents must first complete the online Health Screener before coming to campus for work, in-person classes, and/or other business and activities. env updates View in-person business hours of department offices, service bureaus and facilities in the ENV Virtual Directory. ENV End-of-the-Year Student Raffle. ENV is giving away 21 e-gift cards to 21 students to wrap up 2021. The deadline to participate is Dec. 10. Extended deadline for the Randall Lewis Fellowship. Applications for Spring 2022 Fellows are due on Dec. 10 by 5 p.m. Find program info and the application at www.cpp.edu/lyle. Good luck with finals, ENV Broncos! Your Fall 2021 grades will be available in Bronco Direct Student Center on the afternoon of Dec. 15. Finals and ENV Mental Health. Dr. Jime Salcedo from Counseling and Psychological Services has tips on getting into a healthy mindset for finals. (Re)read his messages of support from Nov. 30, Dec. 1, Dec. 2 and Dec. 3. CAPS/ENV Student Mental Health and Wellness Needs Survey has been reopened to collect more feedback from students. Find the survey here. Commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2022 will return to campus in May, with 12 events planned over the course of three days. The ENV commencement ceremony is scheduled on May 20 at 6:30 p.m. Art Department Print Lab (Bldg. 13) is offering online print services through the end of the semester. The Architecture Fabrication Lab's contactless transaction system (CTS) lets students submit files remotely 24/7. Orders can be picked up from the CTS lockers at the IDC (Bldg. 89). ENV Print Lab (Bldg. 3-1644) is ready to support large print orders for your finals projects and beyond. Take advantage of remote ordering services and the bureau's discounted prices.

interdepartmental | stay in the know

ARCHITECTURE Lecturer Richard Molina will be one of two "interlocutors" in SOIL: The Critical Zone, an evening conversation on "the role of soil as a foundational ecosystem" hosted by Helms Design Center on Dec. 9. The event is part of the 2022 residency of Nature, Art and Habitat. The program will include a discussion with past NAHR Fellows who will share insights from their residencies, and a collaborative design exercise. Nature, Art and Habitat Residency 2022 | SOIL: The Critical Zone Thursday, Dec. 9 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | RSVP Helms Design Center, 8745 Washington Blvd., Culver City CA 90232

Read Archinect's coverage of the 2x8: Assemblies Student Showcase organized by the Los Angeles chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA|LA) and Architecture Communities Los Angeles (ACLA). The 2021 exhibition presented projects from 19 California architecture schools, featuring work that represented their architecture, interior architecture and landscape architecture programs. Two CPP/ARC entries went home with top scholarship honors: Angel Terrones Calvario ('22, B.Arch) won the $1,500 Affinity Award scholarship for his entry "LA Plaza Community Center," while Airene Dizon ('21, B.Arch) received the $5,000 Assembly Award scholarship for her entry "Nooks and Crannies."

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE The Fall 2021 lineup of the department's Landscape Architecture and the Science of Climate Change public speakers program concluded on Dec. 3 with a discussion on BIODIVERSITY LOSS between Isaac Brown, Ph.D., Senior Scientist at Stillwater Sciences; and Pamela Galera ('92, BSLA), Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community Service at the City of Riverside. Landscape Architecture and the Science of Climate Change pairs practicing landscape architects and scientists in themed discussions about research and design solutions to combat climate change. View past recordings and the Spring 2022 program here.

URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING Associate Professor Alvaro Huerta is one of 25 recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Award conferred by UCLA as part of the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Academic Advancement Program (AAP). The largest academic student diversity student program in the nation, AAP has served more than 60,000 students of color since its inception. "While I received all my degrees from the UC [system]," Huerta said, "I'm proud to be a CSU/CPP faculty member, where I can better relate to much of our student population with similar characteristics: Latina/o, first-gen, son of immigrants, working class background, etc."

Professor Richard Willson hosted a guest talk by Sarah Rees, Ph.D. in his URP 4190 (Climate Change Planning) class on Nov. 30. Her virtual lecture followed a Nov. 19 briefing from EcoAgriculture Partners founder Sara Scherr, an attendee of the Glasgow Climate Change Conference (COP26). Rees is the Deputy Executive Officer in the Planning, Rule Development, and Area Sources Division at the South Coast AQMD. In her role she oversees all activities of the Division, including development of State Implementation Plans and the Air Quality Management Plan, strategies and rules for air pollution control, meteorology and forecasting, air quality evaluation, air toxics risk assessment, emissions inventories and transportation programs. Catch up and view her lecture here.

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LA BIBLIOTECA AT THE HUNTLEY GALLERY | Running through Feb. 13 at the Don B. Huntley Gallery, LA Biblioteca: A Los Angeles/Italian Exchange is an exhibition of artist's books made by seven Italian artists, one collaborative and eight LA-based artists. The exhibition is facilitated by University Galleries Curator Michele Cairella Fillmore and co-curated by Raffaella Lupi, John David O’Brien and Stefania Severi who have been working with, creating and curating artist books for decades.

opportunities | your professional development

NOW HIRING | Urban Planner, Land Use Planning and Entitlements - Psomas Psomas Land Use Planning and Entitlements needs a full-time urban planner for its downtown Los Angeles office to provide land use and entitlement support for its development projects in Southern California. The urban planner will perform preliminary zoning investigations and field studies. Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements: Bachelor's degree in planning, geography, architecture, or a related field; At least one (1) year prior experience for an Assistant Planner, 3-5 years for a Planner, and 5+ years for a Senior Planner; Basic knowledge of CEQA, planning and zoning laws, and the Subdivision Map Act; Strong oral and written communication skills, and experience with writing findings for projects and assisting in presentations for public hearings; and Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) SCHOLARSHIPS | Architects Foundation - Apply by Jan. 14 Diversity Advancement Scholarship - Multi-year support for undergraduate students in a NAAB-accredited program. Payette Sho-Ping Chin Memorial Academic Scholarship - Open to women in their third or fourth year in a NAAB-accredited program. Yann Weymouth Graduate Scholarship - Awarded to a student whose work focuses on design, sustainability, resilience, wellness and beauty. a/e ProNet David W. Lakamp AIA Scholarship - Awarded to two students who demonstrate a strong interest in practice and risk management in the architecture field. INTERNSHIP | Graphic Design Summer 2022 Internship - Thomson Reuters Global news agency Thomson Reuters is seeking a graphic design intern to be a part of its TRSS Communications Team at its bureau in McLean, Va. The internship program runs from May through August. Interns will design and illustrate print and digital marketing materials; provide UI/UX support to product managers and software engineers; assist with animation and videography; create visuals for use in internal and external communications; and perform website maintenance. Applicants must be proficient with Illustrator, InDesign, AfterEffects, Photoshop and Adobe XD; have experience using Dreamweaver, Audition, PremierePro, WordPress, Elementor/Leap 13; and can obtain and maintain U.S. security clearance.

ON THE GRID is produced by the College of Environmental Design (ENV) at Cal Poly Pomona. Masthead design by Maribel Ruiz ('22, architecture). Send your news, announcements and upcoming (virtual) events to env@cpp.edu.

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