Foundation 411
56 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -Foundation 411 is the podcast for all things Cal Poly Pomona Foundation. The purpose of this podcast is to provide news to staff members regarding all things Foundation-related from important announcements to lighthearted stories and commentary.
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Ep. 25 | Town Hall Meeting (August 17, 2021) - PART 1
September 03, 2021 17:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this episode, we share part 1 of excerpts from the Foundation Town Hall meeting that took place on August 17, 2021. The meeting excerpts include introductions of Board Member Ysabel Trinidad and Director of Human Resources Shari Benson, Recognitions of personnel changes, our Foundation Service Awards and our Foundation Spotlight series on the Global Education Institute. This episode also recognizes August birthdays.
Ep. 26 | Town Hall Meeting (August 17, 2021) - PART 2
September 03, 2021 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this episode, we share part 2 of excerpts from the Foundation Town Hall meeting that took place on August 17, 2021. The meeting excerpts include the Foundation Pride Slide segment and the Q&A portion.
Ep. 24 | Randy Townsend
July 20, 2021 22:00 - 12 minutes - 8.95 MBIn this month's episode, our guest is Director of Information Technology, Randy Townsend, who's retiring after 15 years of service. We sit down and talk with him about his history with the Foundation and talk about his plans for retirement. We also announce our July birthdays and introduce our new Human Resources Director, Shari Benson!
Ep. 23 | Town Hall Meeting (June 10, 2021) - PART 2
June 25, 2021 18:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBIn this episode, we share part 2 of excerpts from the Foundation Town Hall meeting that took place on June 10, 2021. The meeting excerpts include the Q&A portion where employees submitted questions for Executive Director Jared Ceja to answer.
Ep. 22 | Town Hall Meeting (June 10, 2021) - PART 1
June 18, 2021 21:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBIn this episode, we share part 1 of excerpts from the Foundation Town Hall meeting that took place on June 10, 2021. The meeting excerpts include updates to Dining and Hospitality Services, our Foundation Spotlight segment on the TRIO Precollege programs, and an overview of the Return to Campus plan. This episode also recognizes June birthdays.
Ep. 21 | Arielle Torrez
May 18, 2021 19:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this month's episode, our guest is Arielle Torrez! We sit down and talk about her history with the Foundation Marketing department, what she's been up to outside of work, and learn more about her involvement with the Hot Dog Caper. We also have departmental updates from Dining Services and Staff Council and celebrate our May birthdays!
Ep. 20 | Adriana Carreon-Ducoulombier
April 23, 2021 23:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBCan you believe it's been one year since we started this podcast? In this month's episode, our guest is Adriana Carreon-Ducoulombier as we sit down for our podcast's first in-person conversation! We talk about her history with the Foundation Real Estate department, what she's been up to in the past year, and the exciting things coming her way later this year. We also celebrate our April birthdays.
Ep. 19 | Checking in with Maria Nino
March 19, 2021 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBIn this month's episode, our guest is Maria Nino. We talk about her transition from Dining Services in to Grants & Contracts, what she's been up to in the past year, and what she's looking forward to ahead. We also celebrate our March birthdays and talk about the Virtual Breakroom.
Ep. 19 | Maria Nino
March 19, 2021 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBIn this month's episode, our guest is Maria Nino. We talk about her transition from Dining Services in to Grants & Contracts, what she's been up to in the past year, and what she's looking forward to ahead. We also celebrate our March birthdays and talk about the Virtual Breakroom.
Ep. 18 | Town Hall Meeting (February 10, 2021) - PART 2
February 18, 2021 01:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this episode, we share part 2 of excerpts from the Foundation Town Hall meeting that took place on February 10, 2021. The meeting excerpts include employee-submitted questions for Foundation Executive Director and CEO, Jared Ceja. We also include questions that were submitted during the meeting, itself.
Ep. 17 | Town Hall Meeting (February 10, 2021) - PART 1
February 18, 2021 01:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBIn this episode, we share part 1 of excerpts from the Foundation Town Hall meeting that took place on February 10, 2021. The meeting excerpts include addressing changes to the Daily Health Screening form, an overview of the Foundation's budget, and employee-submitted questions for Foundation Executive Director and CEO, Jared Ceja. This episode also recognizes February birthdays.
Ep. 16 | Aaron Neilson
January 20, 2021 21:00 - 13 minutes - 9.5 MBIt's our first episode of 2021! In this episode, we sit down and talk with Director of Dining Services, Aaron Neilson. We learn about Aaron's path to the Foundation and what he's looking forward to most when we're safely out of the pandemic. This episode also has a departmental update from the Bronco Bookstore as well as January birthdays.
Ep. 16 | Checking in with Aaron Neilson
January 20, 2021 21:00 - 13 minutes - 9.5 MBIt's our first episode of 2021! In this episode, we sit down and talk with Director of Dining Services, Aaron Neilson. We learn about Aaron's path to the Foundation and what he's looking forward to most when we're safely out of the pandemic. This episode also has a departmental update from the Bronco Bookstore as well as January birthdays.
Ep. 15 | Town Hall Meeting (November 5, 2020) - PART 2
December 17, 2020 07:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBIt's our last episode of 2020! In this episode, we share the last part of the Q&A session from the Foundation Town Hall meeting that took place on November 5, 2020. We also include a few newly recorded questions that were answered by Executive Director, Jared Ceja. This episode also has departmental updates from Dining Services as well as December birthdays.
Ep. 14 | Town Hall Meeting (November 5, 2020) - PART 1
November 18, 2020 23:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this episode, we share excerpts from the Foundation Town Hall meeting that took place on November 5, 2020. The meeting excerpts include an introduction of Foundation's new Director of Financial Services and CFO Joanne Mathew, a financial update of the Foundation, and employee-submitted questions for Foundation Executive Director and CEO, Jared Ceja. This episode also has departmental updates from Dining Services and the Bronco Bookstore, as well as November birthdays.
Ep. 14 | Town Hall Meeting (November 5, 2020)
November 18, 2020 23:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this episode, we share excerpts from the Foundation Town Hall meeting that took place on November 5, 2020. The meeting excerpts include an introduction of Foundation's new Director of Financial Services and CFO Joanne Mathew, a financial update of the Foundation, and employee-submitted questions for Foundation Executive Director and CEO, Jared Ceja. This episode also has departmental updates from Dining Services and the Bronco Bookstore, as well as November birthdays.
Ep. 13 | Getting to know Stephanie Pastor and April Jimenez-Valadez
October 23, 2020 00:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this episode, I had the opportunity to meet Stephanie Pastor and April Jimenez-Valadez. Stephanie and April both work within the university, are both serving on Staff Council, and have recently been made members of our Foundation board of directors. I was fortunate enough to sit down with them in a group conversation on zoom and learn more about each of them and their roles in the university.
Ep. 13 | Stephanie Pastor and April Jimenez-Valadez
October 23, 2020 00:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this episode, I had the opportunity to meet Stephanie Pastor and April Jimenez-Valadez. Stephanie and April both work within the university, are both serving on Staff Council, and have recently been made members of our Foundation board of directors. I was fortunate enough to sit down with them in a group conversation on zoom and learn more about each of them and their roles in the university.
Ep. 12 | Checking in with Lily Maciel
September 24, 2020 22:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBIn this episode, we have departmental messages from the Bronco Bookstore and Foundation IT. I'll also be sharing my zoom chat as I check in with Lily Maciel. Lily shares with us her role in the Foundation and what has been keeping her busy outside of work.
Ep. 12 | Lily Maciel
September 24, 2020 22:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBIn this episode, we have departmental messages from the Bronco Bookstore and Foundation IT. I'll also be sharing my zoom chat as I check in with Lily Maciel. Lily shares with us her role in the Foundation and what has been keeping her busy outside of work.
Ep. 11 | Checking in with Julia Ballesteros
September 11, 2020 00:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBIn this episode, we first recognize our September birthdays in building 55. Afterward, I sit down and have a zoom chat with Julia Ballesteros from accounting. I learn about her role in the Foundation, what she does in her spare time, and the what big things she has in store for her on the horizon.
Ep. 11 | Checking in with Julie Ballesteros
September 11, 2020 00:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBIn this episode, we first recognize our September birthdays in building 55. Afterward, I sit down and have a zoom chat with Julie Ballesteros from accounting. I learn about her role in the Foundation, what she does in her spare time, and the what big things she has in store for her on the horizon.
Ep. 11 | Julie Ballesteros
September 11, 2020 00:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBIn this episode, we first recognize our September birthdays in building 55. Afterward, I sit down and have a zoom chat with Julie Ballesteros from accounting. I learn about her role in the Foundation, what she does in her spare time, and the what big things she has in store for her on the horizon.
Ep. 10 | Checking in with Jessica Lopez
August 27, 2020 19:00 - 13 minutes - 9.38 MBIn this episode, we have a departmental update from Dining Services. Afterward, I sit down and have a zoom chat with Jessica Lopez. We learn about her role in the Foundation and how she and her family have been doing during the pandemic.
Ep. 10 | Jessica Lopez
August 27, 2020 19:00 - 13 minutes - 9.38 MBIn this episode, we have a departmental update from Dining Services. Afterward, I sit down and have a zoom chat with Jessica Lopez. We learn about her role in the Foundation and how she and her family have been doing during the pandemic.
Ep. 9 | Debbie Poe
August 13, 2020 23:00 - 14 minutes - 9.91 MBIn this episode, we give our a shoutout to our Building 55 summer birthdays and I sit down and talk with former Executive Administrative Assistant Debbie Poe, who retired almost two years ago after working for over 21 years in the Foundation.
Ep. 9 | A Conversation with Debbie Poe
August 13, 2020 23:00 - 14 minutes - 9.91 MBIn this episode, we give our a shoutout to our Building 55 summer birthdays and I sit down and talk with former Executive Administrative Assistant Debbie Poe, who retired almost two years ago after working for over 21 years in the Foundation.
Ep. 8 | Al Padilla
July 30, 2020 21:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this episode, we have departmental updates from Employment Services and Innovation Brew Works. Then, Al Padilla joins Arielle Torrez and myself for a chat. We check in with Al on how home and work life have been before discussing the return of Dodgers baseball.
Ep. 8 | Checking in with Al Padilla
July 30, 2020 21:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this episode, we have departmental updates from Employment Services and Innovation Brew Works. Then, Al Padilla joins Arielle Torrez and myself for a chat. We check in with Al on how home and work life have been before discussing the return of Dodgers baseball.
Ep. 7 | Checking in with Juan Robles
July 16, 2020 01:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBI’m joined by Arielle Torrez as we check in with Juan Robles from IT. The three of us make recommendations on various small business restaurants in our hometowns that we’ve been supporting through the past few months. Before we get to that, we took some time to check in with Juan. We talked about how work has changed for him since the start of the working-from-home shift, but we also find out what he’s been up to outside of work.
Ep. 7 | Juan Robles
July 16, 2020 01:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBI’m joined by Arielle Torrez as we check in with Juan Robles from IT. The three of us make recommendations on various small business restaurants in our hometowns that we’ve been supporting through the past few months. Before we get to that, we took some time to check in with Juan. We talked about how work has changed for him since the start of the working-from-home shift, but we also find out what he’s been up to outside of work.
Episode 7 - Checking in with Juan Robles
July 16, 2020 01:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBI’m joined by Arielle Torrez as we check in with Juan Robles from IT. The three of us make recommendations on various small business restaurants in our hometowns that we’ve been supporting through the past few months. Before we get to that, we took some time to check in with Juan. We talked about how work has changed for him since the start of the working-from-home shift, but we also find out what he’s been up to outside of work.
Bonus | A Conversation with David Prenovost
July 11, 2020 19:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBIn this bonus episode, I had the pleasure to sit down and talk with Chief Financial Officer and Senior Managing Director David Prenovost who just retired after working for 20 years in the Foundation. We talked about his career in the CSU system, the people he’s had the opportunity to work with, what he’s learned through it all, and what he was most proud of. David also shares with us his plans in retirement. The conversation was originally recorded on June 17, 2020.
Bonus | David Prenovost
July 11, 2020 19:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBIn this bonus episode, I had the pleasure to sit down and talk with Chief Financial Officer and Senior Managing Director David Prenovost who just retired after working for 20 years in the Foundation. We talked about his career in the CSU system, the people he’s had the opportunity to work with, what he’s learned through it all, and what he was most proud of. David also shares with us his plans in retirement. The conversation was originally recorded on June 17, 2020.
Bonus Episode: David Prenovost
July 11, 2020 19:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBIn this bonus episode, I had the pleasure to sit down and talk with Chief Financial Officer and Senior Managing Director David Prenovost who just retired after working for 20 years in the Foundation. We talked about his career in the CSU system, the people he’s had the opportunity to work with, what he’s learned through it all, and what he was most proud of. David also shares with us his plans in retirement. The conversation was originally recorded on June 17, 2020.
Ep. 6 | David Prenovost & Sandy Acton's Retirement
July 03, 2020 20:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this episode, we have an update from Innovation Brew Works followed by a collection of excerpts recorded from the virtual retirement party of Chief Financial Officer & Senior Managing Director David Prenovost and Director of Real Estate and Facilities Management Sandy Acton. Excerpts include remarks from Clint Aase, Dave Laxamana, Randy Townsend, and Paul Storey. Finally, we hear closing words of appreciation from David and Sandy.
Episode 6: David Prenovost & Sandy Acton's Retirement
July 03, 2020 20:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this episode, we have an update from Innovation Brew Works followed by a collection of excerpts recorded from the virtual retirement party of Chief Financial Officer & Senior Managing Director David Prenovost and Director of Real Estate and Facilities Management Sandy Acton. Excerpts include remarks from Clint Aase, Dave Laxamana, Randy Townsend, and Paul Storey. Finally, we hear closing words of appreciation from David and Sandy.
Bonus | A Conversation with Sandy Acton
June 25, 2020 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBIn our second bonus episode, Darren Isomoto sits down and talks with Sandy Acton, Director of Real Estate Development and Facilities Management just before her retirement from Foundation after 12 years. She shares with us stories of her experiences working in Foundation, how things have changed over the years, what she's learned through it all, and what she plans to do in retirement. The conversation was originally recorded on June 15, 2020.
Bonus | Sandy Acton
June 25, 2020 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBIn our second bonus episode, Darren Isomoto sits down and talks with Sandy Acton, Director of Real Estate Development and Facilities Management just before her retirement from Foundation after 12 years. She shares with us stories of her experiences working in Foundation, how things have changed over the years, what she's learned through it all, and what she plans to do in retirement. The conversation was originally recorded on June 15, 2020.
Bonus Episode: Sandy Acton
June 25, 2020 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBIn our second bonus episode, Darren Isomoto sits down and talks with Sandy Acton, Director of Real Estate Development and Facilities Management just before her retirement from Foundation after 12 years. She shares with us stories of her experiences working in Foundation, how things have changed over the years, what she's learned through it all, and what she plans to do in retirement. The conversation was originally recorded on June 15, 2020.
Ep. 5 | Sandy Acton (Preview)
June 19, 2020 00:00 - 9 minutes - 6.72 MBIn this episode, we have departmental updates from Employment Services, Marketing, Real Estate, and Innovation Brew Works. Finally, we share a preview of an upcoming bonus episode where I had the opportunity to sit down with Sandy Acton, Director of Real Estate development and Facilities Management. Sandy recently announced her retirement after 12 and a half years of service with Foundation so I sit down and talk with her about her experience working at Foundation.
Ep. 5 | A Conversation with Sandy Acton (Preview)
June 19, 2020 00:00 - 9 minutes - 6.72 MBIn this episode, we have departmental updates from Employment Services, Marketing, Real Estate, and Innovation Brew Works. Finally, we share a preview of an upcoming bonus episode where I had the opportunity to sit down with Sandy Acton, Director of Real Estate development and Facilities Management. Sandy recently announced her retirement after 12 and a half years of service with Foundation so I sit down and talk with her about her experience working at Foundation.
Episode 5 - June 18, 2020
June 19, 2020 00:00 - 9 minutes - 6.72 MBIn this episode, we have departmental updates from Employment Services, Marketing, Real Estate, and Innovation Brew Works. Finally, we share a preview of an upcoming bonus episode where I had the opportunity to sit down with Sandy Acton, Director of Real Estate development and Facilities Management. Sandy recently announced her retirement after 12 and a half years of service with Foundation so I sit down and talk with her about her experience working at Foundation.
Episode 4 - All-Hands Meeting (June 3, 2020)
June 05, 2020 00:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBIn this episode, we share excerpts from the Foundation All-Hands meeting that took place on June 3, 2020. Excerpts include Jared Ceja addressing the current state of Foundation amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, messages from Sandy Acton and David Prenovost, and a presentation to recognize and honor our 2020 retirees by Dave Laxamana and Clint Aase.
Ep. 4 | All-Hands Meeting (June 3, 2020)
June 05, 2020 00:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBIn this episode, we share excerpts from the Foundation All-Hands meeting that took place on June 3, 2020. Excerpts include Jared Ceja addressing the current state of Foundation amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, messages from Sandy Acton and David Prenovost, and a presentation to recognize and honor our 2020 retirees by Dave Laxamana and Clint Aase.
Bonus Episode: Sue Lucero
May 28, 2020 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBThis bonus episode contains the full conversation with Sue Lucero, who retired after 14 years of working for Foundation. She shares with us stories of her experiences working at the Bronco Bookstore, what she'll miss most, and what she plans to do in retirement. A shortened version of this conversation was originally shared in Episode 3 of Foundation 411. The conversation was originally recorded on May 15, 2020.
Bonus | Sue Lucero
May 28, 2020 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBThis bonus episode contains the full conversation with Sue Lucero, who retired after 14 years of working for Foundation. She shares with us stories of her experiences working at the Bronco Bookstore, what she'll miss most, and what she plans to do in retirement. A shortened version of this conversation was originally shared in Episode 3 of Foundation 411. The conversation was originally recorded on May 15, 2020.
Bonus | A Conversation with Sue Lucero
May 28, 2020 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBThis bonus episode contains the full conversation with Sue Lucero, who retired after 14 years of working for Foundation. She shares with us stories of her experiences working at the Bronco Bookstore, what she'll miss most, and what she plans to do in retirement. A shortened version of this conversation was originally shared in Episode 3 of Foundation 411. The conversation was originally recorded on May 15, 2020.
Episode 3 - May 21, 2020
May 22, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this episode, we start off with Foundation Executive Director Jared Ceja who’ll be answering a few questions about Foundation. Then we’ll follow up with departmental updates from Marketing, Employment Services, Innovation Brew Works, IT, the Bronco Bookstore, and the College of Business Administration. Finally, in our virtual break room, I had to the pleasure to sit down and talk with Sue Lucero who just retired after working for 14 years at the Bronco Bookstore.
Ep. 3 | Sue Lucero [Excerpts]
May 22, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this episode, we start off with Foundation Executive Director Jared Ceja who’ll be answering a few questions about Foundation. Then we’ll follow up with departmental updates from Marketing, Employment Services, Innovation Brew Works, IT, the Bronco Bookstore, and the College of Business Administration. Finally, in our virtual break room, I had to the pleasure to sit down and talk with Sue Lucero who just retired after working for 14 years at the Bronco Bookstore.