Fall 2011 Newsletter Extended: Wooden Desk
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FROM MY LITTLE WOODEN DESK…
By: Dr. Bill Hendricks, Department Head
Fall quarter at Cal Poly is a whirlwind of activity each year highlighted by incoming students who embark upon one of the most significant of life's accomplishments - the pursuit of learning and higher education. The transformation of students who arrive their first quarter until they embark on their internship two to four years later reminds me of Henry Ford's comments about teamwork. Ford once said, "Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success."
One of our department's core values is "celebration." Our students, alumni, and advisory council give us ample cause to celebrate success. This edition of the Report will provide you with a glimpse of RPTA successes including study abroad programs, internships, newly appointed advisory council members, our nationally recognized academic quiz bowl team, learn-by-doing activities and classes, faculty highlights, and our ability to continually attract, retain, and graduate among the finest students in the country. These successes are only possible because we emphasize working together.
Working together as members of the RPTA community has resulted in a major now celebrating 35 years at Cal Poly. Please help us kick off the next 35 years of success at our 2012 Auction and Dinner on February 25th at Windfall Farms in Paso Robles. As you prepare for the holidays, celebrate success no matter how big or small the endeavor, help others to achieve success, and don't forget as my dad always said, "keep those cards and letters (emails) coming."
Wishing you all a memorable and happy 2012!
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