By Madison Slocum-Juarez, September 15, 2026
Associated Students Inc. reported more than 49,000 check-ins at the Bronco Recreation and Intramural Complex in the first two weeks of the fall semester at the Board of Directors meeting Sept. 11.
According to ASI Executive Director Liz Millar, there have been 836 reservations across the BSC and BRIC, 162 organization reservations, 10,396 unique memberships created, 9,597 student memberships created and 49,325 BRIC check-ins.
“The early activity demonstrates the important role that ASI spaces play in creating opportunities for students to connect, engage and build community as a part of the student experience,” Millar said.
The BRIC is Cal Poly Pomona’s recreational center that offers pools, climbing walls, fitness studios and multi-activity courts, according to ASICPP’s website. All students have access to the BRIC, and there is no additional cost to enter because the membership is included in student fees.
Vice President Kimora-Aoki Morley is working with dining services to increase advertising for halal-friendly dining options. She is also exploring policy and best practices around halal certifications at CPP.
“Currently, awareness is spreading primarily by word of mouth, but I would like to see more signage added to help build trust and ensure that more students are aware of this accessibility,” Morley said. “So, more Broncos can get food on campus.”
Agricultural Senator Madison Navarro is working with Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises to get Clover card-reading systems for the upcoming Pumpkin Festival. Navarro said clubs have raised concerns about the festival potentially moving to a cashless system because some organizations currently accept only cash, which could affect their fundraising.
Following the Pumpkin Festival, any leftover pumpkins will be utilized in an event called Squash and Launch Nov. 3, hosted by the College of Engineering, College of Science and Huntley College of Agriculture. The colleges are tasked with building trebuchets, a type of catapult to launch pumpkins and smash them into pieces. Afterward, cows will eat the remaining pumpkin pieces, according to Navarro.
Additionally, University Adviser Christina Gonzales said CPP President Vanya Quiñones has had individual meetings with college deans and departments to have open discussions about CPP’s future.
“Vanya is doing her 100-day listening tour, and it’s important students participate,” Gonzales said. “It will play a key part in how we plan the next three to five years for the campus.”
In early December, the College of Agriculture plans to provide exam sheets, school supplies and hot chocolate before finals, according to Navarro.
The next ASI Board of Directors meeting will be held Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the England Evans room in the BSC.