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Athletic Aerobics

Wednesdays 7:30pmAliso Rec Center

Cardio DanceSaturdays 11:30am

Aliso Rec Center

Cooking in the Canyon

Tuesdays 7:30pmAliso Conference RoomThis Week: Peanut

Butter Crackle Cookies!

YogaMondays 8:30pm

Aliso Rec Center

S o p h o m o r e S u c c e s s T i m e l i n e

Community Events

Environmental Tip of the Week

Community Announcements•Cal Poly wants to know your thoughts about your

University. Join the discussion on the WASC Reaccreditation OPEN FORUM on Thursday, February 11th from 11am-noon in the UU Bishop’s Lounge. Why attend? Accreditation affects the value of your degree and funding for financial aid. Don’t miss out!

•Candy Grams!! Make a card and have it sent with candy to the person you wish to appreciate this Valentine's Day. Friday, February 12th from 4-6pm and Saturday, February 13th from 1-3 and 7-9pm in the Plaza and Community Center

•Looking to put the perfect finish on your Valentine's Day Weekend? Look no further than the 9th Annual Chains of Love 5k, 10k, 15k, and 1/2 Mile Kid's Fun Run brought to you by the Cal Poly Triathlon Team. Grab a partner and finish holding hands in the couples division, or race alone and set a personal record—the choice is yours! All courses tour the rolling hills of the beautiful Cal Poly campus, and feature our signature race-leading cupids!

Replace clogged air filters to improve gas mileage by as much as 10 percent and protect your engine.

Relay for LifeLearn more about forming your team on Thursday, February 11th

on Dexter Lawn

Clay in the Canyon

Make your own sculpture! Friday, February 12th from

7-10pm in the Community Center

Creek DaySaturday, February 13th

Meet in the Plaza at 9am to head to Creek Brizzolara for a day of

fun and beautification

Discover Scuba Saturday, February 13th from

1-4pm in the PCV pool Learn about scuba diving with a

certified instructor

Open Mic NightShow off your skills!

Saturday, February 13th from 7-10pm

in the Community Center

Have you completed your MAP yet? The purpose of the MAP (Making Academic Progress) is to help students create specific academic goals for the quarter that include a desired GPA, usage of support services, and commitment to a major. Each quarter you complete your MAP and re-visit your goals, you will be entered in a drawing to win prizes from the Cal Poly bookstore. Download the MAP from: http://www.sophomoresuccess.calpoly.edu/programs.html and email it to Emily Sandoval at etsandov@calpoly.edu by Friday, March 12th.

Cooking in the CanyonWeekly Recipe

Indian rice curryIngredients: •2 tsp. of olive oil•1 small onion, properly minced•1/4 cup tart apples, finely chopped•2 tsp. of curry powder•1/8 tsp. of cayenne pepper•4 cups evenly cooked white or brown rice•2 cups of canned chickpeas, properly drained•1 Tbs. of fresh lemon juice•Some fresh ground pepper

Directions:To start with the preparation of this dish, take oil in a heavy skillet and keep it over medium heat. When the oil is properly heated add the onion and sauté for 3 minutes. After this add the apple and sauté for 3 more minutes. Further add the curry powder and cayenne to coat the apple and onion. Add the cooked rice and chickpeas to this mixture and cook through until rice and beans are hot. Once the dish is ready sprinkle with lemon juice and serve hot to be cherished by your entire apartment!

THEME WEEK: black history monthWhat do Peanut Butter and IBM Computers have in common? How about Supersoakers and Pacemakers? They were all invented by African American inventors! African Americans have made significant contributions to society, which is one reason why it is important to honor their heritage through the celebration of Black History Month. Here are a few inventions that African Americans have contributed to the world.

‐ Dr. Patricia. E. Bath invented a method of eye surgery that has helped many blind people to see.‐ Garrett Morgan invented the Gas Mask and the Traffic Signal.‐ Elijah McCoy invented an oil-dripping can for trains that was so much better than competitors’ that people

started asking for “The real McCoy.”

THIS WEEK’S

Tips for

Success

Explore your personal growth, set new goals, choose motivation and get your life and work back on a course that excites, motivates and fills your life with joy:

1. List everything you’d like to do in your lifetime.2. Write down your ten favorite activities, the ones without which your

life would feel bereft. No life choice is suitable unless you get to do your favorite activities at least weekly, and preferably, daily.

3. Schedule quiet, thinking time for yourself every single day.