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May 2008

Tricia Compas wins the Ray Scherr Business Plan Competition

Tricia Compas (MS-Eng), center, was the winner of the Ray Scherr Business Plan Competition for 2008 with her H2OtoGo product. Judges for the competition for 2008, pictured with Compas are (left to right): Ron Meritt of Ron Meritt Internationals, Frank Foster of DFJ Investments, Compas, Chris McCann, director of the competition, Robert Doust of First Bank of SLO, and Jim Murphy (IT Professor, retired) and representing SCORE.


Auction for the Wheelchair project

The Wheelchair Foundation Gala on April 12th was a huge success, thanks to the hard work of the Cal Poly students who worked to put on the event under the direction of faculty advisor Lynn Metcalf and project manager Josh Burroughs. A popular auction item at the event, donated by alum Quentin Lilly (Business Administration ’83), was this ‘Get Smart’ movie premiere package being auctioned by Gil Stork (Math ’64) and spotlighted by wheelchair team members Molly Tavella from San Jose (left)and Kehlee Rose from Long Beach.


Open House begins at SLO farmers market

Greeting parents and prospective students at Farmers Market on Thursday, April 17, the Business Council Executive Committee was busy sharing information and getting our prospective students excited about the events coming up for Open House. The Orfalea College of Business booth was a big success at Farmers Market, followed by two days of activities on campus.


Kevin, Jennifer and Daniel Lertwachara

Congratulations to management professor Kevin Lertwachara and wife Jennifer on the birth of their son, Daniel. Daniel joined the family on January 26, 2008 and is carefully watched over by big brother Ben!


Please Note – our commencement will be on Sunday, June 15, 2008:

The following schedule has been approved by the University for June 2008 commencement:
Saturday, June 14 - 10 a.m.
College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
College of Education
College of Liberal Arts
College of Science and Mathematics

Sunday, June 15 - 10 a.m.
College of Architecture and Environmental Design
Orfalea College of Business
College of Engineering
Continuing Education

Sunday, June 15 - 2:00 pm
Orfalea College of Business Graduate Programs
Performing Arts Center

Go to the Orfalea College of Business web site at for
a detailed map of our area-specific ceremonies to be held after the University ceremony.
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May 1-2 - Industrial Technology Fair, Dexter Lawn, 10-3 Thursday, 10-2 Friday, for more information, contact Lou Tornatzky

May 1 - Packaging Advisory Board meeting, 8:30-11:00am, UU216, contact Sandy Edar for more information

May 1 - Industrial Technology and Packaging Banquet, 6:00pm, The Cliffs Resort, Shell Beach, contact Sandy Edar for more information

May 2 - Industrial Technology Advisory Board meeting, 8:00am, 03-114, contact Sandy Edar for more information

May 3 - Business Student Council's Professional Development Workshop with Tim O'Brien, 9:00am -2:00pm, 03-114, Contact Leslie McKinley for more Information

May 16 - Orfalea College of Business Annual Awards Banquet, Chumash Auditorium, 6:00 - 9:00pm. Contact Leslie McKinley for more information

May 26 - Campus Holiday

May 30 - Accounting Area Advisory Board Meeting, 9:30 4:00, 03-207, for more information contact Norinne Morris

May 31 - Accounting Spring Banquet, Day in the Park 11:00am to 2:00pm and Banquet starts at 6:00pm at Embassy Suites, for more information contact Norinne Morris

June 4 - Los Gatos alumni reunion hosted by Walter Duflock (Accounting '89), La Rinconada Country Club, Los Gatos, 5:30-7:30pm, contact Leslie McKinley for more information

June 6 - Community Advisory Council, 12-2pm, Dean’s Conference Room

June 15 - Commencement! Undergrad commencement - Spanos Stadium, 10:00am, more information

June 15 - Grad Program commencement – Performing Arts Center, 2pm, William Chillingworth (Business Administration ’78) keynote speaker, contact Paige Wells at for more information

Oct 16 - Orfalea College of Business Distinguished Speaker Series presents Dr. Gary McGraw Chief Technology Officer, Cigital, Inc. time and location TBD, contact Leslie McKinley for more information

Nov 6 - Dean's Advisory Council dinner time and location TBD, contact Leslie McKinley for more information

Nov 7 - Dean's Advisory Council meeting, time and location TBD, contact Leslie McKinley for more information

Nov 7 - Honored Alumnus Banquet, Chumash Auditorium, 5:30pm

Nov 8 - Homecoming! Cal Poly Mustangs vs North Carolina Central University Eagles, 4:00pm, Spanos Stadium

Orfalea College of Business

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Dave Christy, Dean
Brian Tietje, Associate Dean
Chris Carr, Associate Dean
Pam McClure, Director of Advancement
Leslie McKinley, Director of College & Alumni Relations
805.756.2219 or lmckinle@calpoly.edu


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