PolyWINTER | SPRING | 2011 MAGAZINETrends Realizing their POTENTIAL PolyTrends | WINTER | SPRING | 2011 5 PolyTrends MAGAZINE | WINTER | SPRING | 2011 Vol. 21, No. 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURE STORIES 8 Getting Down to Business Student Entrepreneurs Pursue Their Passions 14 Developing Strong Minds and Bodies Intercollegiate Programs Encourage Well-Rounded Students 18 Another Kind of Scientific Discovery Students Learn about Self and Science through SETI Internship Dr. J. Michael Ortiz DEPARTMENTS President, Cal Poly Pomona Scott C. Warrington Vice President for University Advancement 2 Dr. Ronald H. Fremont University News Associate Vice President for University Relations Recent achievements throughout campus OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS, UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT 12 Editor Uyen Mai Campus Perspective Graphic Designer Ani Markarian Photographer Tom Zasadzinski International student values a chance News Editor Esther Chou for higher education Story Editor Tim Lynch Contributors Ivan Alber, Julie Bos, Elizabeth Burdman, Marisa Navarro, 20 Justin Velasco Website Michelle Magcalas Advancing the University Distribution and Support Tambra Williams Collins College reaches expansion milestone PUBLIC AFFAIRS (909) 869-3342
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