CPP GIF of the Week: When you are craving in-person social interaction -- this week, attend an event (there are tons linked below) or say hi to a fellow Bronco!

February 28: Deadline for COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. All employees and students must receive a vaccine booster by Feb. 28, or six months after the final dose of the original vaccination, whichever is later to be considered fully immunized and in compliance with CSU interim policy. Learn more and upload your vaccine card here.

February 28: Summer 2022 advising begins. Summer is an optional term you can use to catch up or get ahead on your 30 units a year. Use the time before general registration begins to look at the course offerings and talk to your academic advisor and get ready. Make sure that you've filled out your CPP Connect Planner with the courses you plan to take, and look out for more info from the Registrar's Office.

March 2: Priority Filing period closes for 2022-23 FAFSA and CA Dream Act applications. March 2 is next week! Fill out the FAFSA here or the CA Dream Act here.

March 9: Summer 2022 general registration begins. Keep tabs on your Student Center for your specific enrollment appointment. There are three session options for summer -- 2 5-week sessions and a 10-week session -- and you'll have a 12-unit enrollment limit.

Keep tabs on the Safer Return website. Review info about our return to campus here.

Get a free planner. The Office of Student Success has just a few January-August planners left. Pick one up at the Bronco Advising Center (Student Services Building, first floor, blue counter).

Get your Foothill Transit Class Pass. Enrolled CPP students can get a free Foothill Transit Class Pass. Learn how to get one here.

Scholarship Fest is happening now. Hundreds of scholarships are available! Visit the Bronco Scholarship Portal here to view scholarships and apply.

Apply to be an Orientation Leader for Summer 2022. This paid student leadership position is a great way to connect with your fellow Broncos, serve the campus community, and build your resume. Find more information and the link to apply here.

Get a discount on an Apple laptop. If you buy an eligible Macbook Pro or Macbook Air between now and March 26 from the Bronco Bookstore, you can get $50 off. Find bookstore info and hours here.

Calling all student authors: apply for a Golden Leaves Author Award. This University Library award recognizes all campus members (including students) who have recently authored or edited a book. Learn more here.

The Bronco Bookstore textbook department will be closed for inventory February 25. If you need any books or lab supplies, pick them up by Thursday, February 24.

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.

Apply for HACU's Emerging Leaders' Summit. The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities is accepting applications from undergraduate and graduate students to participate in a virtual Emerging Leaders’ Summit on March 12. The summit will offer career development workshops and opportunities to meet with corporate and federal employers. Find more info and apply by February 28 here.

CPP Foundation is now hiring for on-campus jobs. View available positions and apply here.

PolyTransfer is hiring peer mentors. If you are a current transfer student who would like to invest their time into helping support incoming transfer students at Cal Poly Pomona, we encourage you to apply. Learn more and get info session dates here.

Save the date for the Bronco Bookstore's Grad Fair. During the two-day event on March 15 and 16, you can buy your Commencement regalia and CPP grad swag. Check out the grad packs and more here.

The Regional Learning Collaborative is looking for CPP transfer students for focus groups. Researchers from the Regional Learning Collaborative (RLC) at Claremont Graduate University, who are partners with CPP, are working on an important study to gather information about transfer students’ experiences regarding college and career planning. The focus groups will be held virtually March 10 and 16. Learn more and sign up here.

Throughout Spring 2022: OUR Research Workshops. All students from all majors are welcome to attend a series of research workshops hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR). Topics include getting started in research, choosing a research topic, writing a literature review, and more! Recorded workshops are also available. Find more info and RSVP here.

February 24: Introduction to Lead Climbing. Take your top-rope climbing experience to the next level! Lead climbing is exhilarating and challenging because it requires the climber to be proficient and comfortable in the foundational movement and technical skills of climbing. The workshop is from 5 to 8 p.m. at the BRIC. Register here.

February 24: Virtual Mock Interview Workshop. Join The College of Business Alumni Chapter as they host mock interviews for students/alumni. Gain valuable, on the spot feedback from alumni that have experience with hiring. The workshop is from 6 to 8 p.m.

RSVP here.

February 25: Table Tennis Tournament. Pick up a paddle and wipe out the competition at the Table Tennis Tournament! Winners will receive a prize. The tournament is from 1 to 3 p.m. at the BRIC Courts. Register here.

February 25: National TRiO Day Celebration. The CPP TRIO Day Celebration is hosted by RAMP, McNair, Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math/Science, and Educational Talent Search. Come meet other TRIO participants, learn more about what TRIO is and win prizes. The event is from 3 to 4 p.m. RSVP here.

February 25 & March 4: Fly Fishing Workshops. This two-part series of workshops, hosted at Broncos Commons, will cover all the essentials for beginners such as necessary equipment to practice knots and casting techniques. The workshops are from 3 to 5 p.m. Register here.

February 26: FAFSA/Dream Act Workshop. This is the last workshop for the 2022-23 application. RSVP here.

February 28: Black Renaissance Open Mic Night. Welcome to the revolution! We are here, we are talented, magic, joyful, and ready to party together for a night of food, games, art, and good company. The event is from 5 to 7 p.m. RSVP here.

March 1: Spring Career Fair. The fair is from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Register here.

March 1: Empowerment Project. Join our virtual panel of CPP faculty from various fields who will answer your questions and offer insight on how their gender has played a role in their careers. The event is from noon to 1 p.m. RSVP here.

March 2: Mindful Bronco. At this workshop, we’ll discuss how to become more aware of self-criticism, and what you can do to change the dialogue to have a more positive outlook. The workshop is from 4 to 5 p.m. RSVP here.

March 3: Fruta Picada. There’s MELONS of snacks to choose from! Fuel your mind and body with a cup of fresh fruit drizzled with lime juice and sprinkled with salt and tajin. The event is from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Bronco Commons. RSVP here.

March 4: Communication in a Hybrid World. Are you having difficulties communicating in the new era of a hybrid world? If so, this workshop can help you to identify and obtain tools that can promote effective communication to foster social connections and interpersonal relationships. The workshop is from noon to 1 p.m. RSVP here.

March 4: Department of Landscape Architecture Public Lecture Series. The department continues the series with a discussion on carbon featuring Pamela Conrad, principal and CMG Landscape Architecture and Nicholas Parazoo, a terrestrial ecologist at JPL. The event is from noon to 1 p.m. RSVP here.

March 4: Esports Tournament featuring Mario Kart. Grab your controller and race for the ultimate Mario Kart champion title! Use mushrooms, blue shells and banana peels—whatever it takes to come out on top! Winners get a prize. The tournament is from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Games Room Etc. Register here.

March 5: Gen Z's Classic Movies. Let’s take a trip down memory lane with some of these Gen Z classics. Grab your snacks, get comfortable, and get ready to relive some classics like Shrek, SpongeBob, and High School Musical. Keep tabs here for the registration link.

March 5 & 6: Cast and Clean Up. Come with us to Bonelli Regional Park for a great day packed with lake fishing and shore clean up. The event is from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register here: transportation, equipment and food will be included.

March 5, 6, 12 & 13: Water Safety Instructor training. This course trains instructor candidates to teach all the courses presented in the Swimming and Water Safety program to all age groups. Find more info and register here.

March 7: Donut Worry Monday. We’re here to SPRINKLE you with some exciting news: Donut Worry Monday is BACK! Grab a donut from 9 a.m. to noon in University Park.

March 8: Keep Calm and Breathe. Panic attacks can be intensely uncomfortable and frightening, but don’t worry – they are manageable! Learn effective coping strategies for anxiety and panic attacks to help you feel calm and in control. The event is from 3 to 4 p.m. RSVP here.

March 9: Mindful Broncos. We have all experienced times during which we harbor feelings of anger, resentment, or being wronged. While these feelings are natural, they can take a toll on us when we experience them for extended periods of time. During this session, learn how practices of compassion can help soften the intensity of such feelings while allowing us to deepen our relationships with others. The session is from 4 to 5 p.m. at the BRIC Studio A. Register here.