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Week of February 3, 2020

News & Notices

The Carnegie Foundation recognizes Pitzer for its service and commitment to community engagement.
Financial aid deadlines for current students: do you know what they are? Students whose financial aid files are completed by February 28 will be entered into a raffle for a $50 Amazon gift card (two available).
Registration for Family Weekend closes this Friday, February 7. Family Weekend is February 14-17.
Pitzer Summer Session registration opens on February 17. Make your summer count and save 40% on tuition, too!

Do you have a campus event to promote? Do you need your event included in Zest, on the digital screen in McConnell dining hall or posters? Start by submitting your event to the Pitzer College master calendar and by submitting a graphic request form!

This Week’s Events

Pitzer in Brazil Summer Program Information Session
Tuesday, February 4, Noon-1 p.m.
West Hall Suite Q100
Learn about this intensive six-week summer program based in Salvador, Bahia, the center of Afro-Brazilian culture.

Industry Dinner Series: Careers in Human Resources
Tuesday, February 4, 5:15-6:30 p.m.
McConnell Private Dining Room
William Ortiz ’19 will speak about his position at the on-demand storage company Clutter and Human Resources in general.

Wellness Wednesday: Social Wellness, Breakfast Burrito with a Buddy
Wednesday, February 5, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
McConnell Lobby
Come meet new friends while enjoying a breakfast burrito!

Info Session: Bard Abroad in Kyrgyzstan
Wednesday, February 5, 2-3 p.m.
West Hall Suite Q100
Learn more about Study Abroad’s exchange program with Bard Abroad in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

Career Chat: Job/Internship Strategies and Resources
Wednesday, February 5, 11-11:45 a.m.
Scott Courtyard
Getting ready to look for a job or internship? Learn about concrete actions that you can take while doing your search.

Mock LSAT Class by TestMasters
Wednesday, February 5, 5:15-6:30 p.m.
Benson Auditorium
Interested in law school? Experience the dynamics of an LSAT prep class with a mock class using examples from the LSAT. Dinner provided.

Meet & Walk Over to Pomona Job and Internship Fair
Thursday, February 6, 10:30-11 p.m
Scott Hall 126
Meet in Career Services to address any last minute questions and concerns, then walk over to attend the fair. Pomona’s Fair runs from 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Coffee Chat with Ambra Health
Thursday, February 6, 11-11:45 p.m
Scott Courtyard
Learn about careers with Ambra Health, a medical data and image management cloud software company.

Talk: Andrew Ross – “The Palestinians Who Built Israel”
Thursday, February 6, 4:15 p.m
Broad Performance Space, Broad Center
Professor and author Andrew Ross, New York University, is a social activist and analyst. His newest book Stone Men: The Palestinians Who Built Israel, is a winner of the 2019 Palestine Book Award.

Career Trek: Norton Simon Museum
Friday, February 7, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m
Off-Campus; meet in Scott Hall 126
Meet professionals at the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena to discuss careers in conservation, curation, education, public programs and external affairs.

Quaker Voluntary Service Information Session
Friday, February 7, Noon-1 p.m
McConnell Private Dining Room
Recent Pitzer alumna Olivia “Livvy” Feeney will talk about the Quaker Voluntary Services fellowship, a year-long program where young adults work full time with social services.

Study Abroad Information Session
Friday, February 7, Noon-1 p.m.
Skandera Hall P106
Learn about the many study abroad and domestic exchange opportunities Pitzer offers. Pitzer students planning a semester of study abroad must attend prior to making an advising appointment.

Life After Graduation: A CLS Major in the Real World
Saturday, February 8, Noon-1 p.m.
Hampton Room, Mallott Commons, Scripps College
Join us for a 5C multi-generational gathering with Chicana/o Latina/o Studies Alumni in diverse professions.

Keep Up to Date

Visit the Pitzer Events Calendar for a more complete list of events. Submit your events or notices to the Pitzer calendar to be included in the Monday newsletter. Deadline for ZEST submissions is by noon Thursday.

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