Spring/Summer 2012 Newsletter Extended: Wooden Desk
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FROM MY LITTLE WOODEN DESK…
By: Dr. Bill Hendricks, Department Head
As we settle into summer following our spring quarter and commencement ceremony it becomes readily apparent that Cal Poly RPTA is now well immersed in a global society. As you will read in this edition of The Report our students and alumni continue to garner international exposure in formal and informal educational and employment settings that sets them apart from many of their peers. These individuals clearly embrace new learning experiences, diverse cultures, travel, and life-long learning.
It is also evident that we celebrate community, as we did at the annual spring banquet, and that our community extends to alumni and industry professionals who have maintained connections with Cal Poly for several years. In particular while we mourn the loss of Jodi Fisher, our 2012 Honored Alumna who recently passed away, we cherish knowing that she reached millions with her unmatched zeal for life and passion for helping others. We also celebrate the life and exuberance of so many, like Dr. Marni Goldenberg, who are cancer survivors and who have committed to continuing the fight for a cure.
We also realize that we are fortunate to have numerous "industry giants" in our corner, and I am proud to announce that Tim Ryan, Vice President of Sales at Pebble Beach Resorts, is a recipient of this year's award for Outstanding Contributions to RPTA. Similarly, our very own Dr. Jeff Jacobs received Cal Poly's 2012 Faculty Service Learning Award. Quite an honor among the 1,000 plus faculty on campus!
In addition to these stories and others, you will also have a chance to read about several other endeavors of our students and alumni, including our two very active student clubs, alumna Jen Lander's rise in the ranks at Stanford University, Jackie Garcia's national spotlight as an award winning public speaker, RPTA's involvement at the Cal Travel Summit, and Carina Hessmer's position at Centrally Grown.
In closing, I hope that you will each follow Jodi Fisher's ideals with plenty of experiences checked off of your "Fun List" this summer and beyond.
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