Cal Poly Pomona

Happy Juneteenth!

The CPP community gathered together this week to celebrate and reaffirm the university's commitment to fostering belonging and opportunity for Black students and the broader campus community.

The event featured speakers, reflections on history, shared conversation, and soul food, such as red beans and rice, collard greens, cornbread, and banana pudding -- all family recipes from CPP faculty and staff that were compiled into a digital “Juneteenth Cookbook.”

CPP's celebration came a few days after the Symposium. Reminder: Campus is closed today in honor of this federal holiday.

🔹 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4eeXd2o
🔹 Read the Juneteenth Cookbook: https://bit.ly/4ewyQMC

Your story matters more than you think... 📖💡

CPP’s 2026-27 Common Read is “Solito: A Memoir” by poet and author, Javier Zamora. It is a powerful account of Zamora’s journey from El Salvador to the United States as a nine-year-old, traveling alone to reunite with his family.

For nearly two decades, the campus community has come together through the Common Read to engage with a shared story. This year’s selection was nominated by Anthony Ocampo (pictured), chair and professor of sociology, who believes Solito will inspire meaningful conversations about resilience, belonging, family, and the experiences that shape our communities.

All CPP students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to engage with the book throughout the academic year! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3S7V0gB

CPP’s Model UN team has done it again! 🌍 🏆

They captured top honors, earning Outstanding Delegation at the National Model United Nations Conference in New York for the 4th consecutive year! 👏👏👏👏

Competing against more than 2,600 students from universities around the globe, CPP’s team of 16 represented Armenia and tackled complex issues, including refugee housing, strengthening international relationships, and safeguarding education during conflicts.

Congrats to the entire team for continuing this legacy! Read more: https://bit.ly/4oqgRMg