December 21, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Malcolm G Keif
Graphic Communications Department
(805) 756-2500

Graphic Communications Authority Frank Romano to Speak at Cal Poly

SAN LUIS OBISPO - Frank Romano, a leading authority on how market and
technology forces impact the graphic communication industry, will provide a
public presentation at Cal Poly on Jan. 19, at 8 p.m., in Room 209, of the
University Union.

Mr. Romano will discuss technology trends that influence printing and
publishing markets. The event is free and open to the public and is co-
sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts, the Graphic Communication
Department, Cal Poly's Graphic Communication Alumni Chapter, and the Graphic
Communication Institute at Cal Poly.

“We are very excited to have Frank Romano speak at Cal Poly. He is the
leading authority on how market forces and industry trends impact graphic
communication,” said Malcolm Keif, acting department head of the Graphic
Communication Department.

Romano’s career spans more than 40 years in the printing and publishing
industries. He is the author of 40 books, founder of eight publications, and
is serving as editor and/or publisher of several printing and publishing
publications.

Prior to Mr. Romano’s presentation, Graphic Communication alumni are invited
to attend a complimentary reception. The reception begins at 6:30 p.m., in
the Graphic Arts building, room 209. Alumni interested in attending should
RSVP by Jan. 11, to Korla McFall at kmcfall@calpoly.edu.

“We are looking forward to reconnecting with alumni in the area. These types
of events allow us to continue to provide valuable and timely industry
information, from industry leaders, to our Graphics Communication alumni,”
said Keif.

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