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Pitzer Alumna Abigail Biddle ’20: Advocate in the Gym, the Law, and Beyond
“Your arms were the talk of graduation.” This is what Pitzer alumna Abigail Biddle ’20 heard from a fellow graduate after their long-awaited Class of 2020 commencement ceremony. Indeed, Biddle’s biceps belong in a superhero movie. A competitive bodybuilder and soon-to-be Duke Law School student, Biddle says the first time she took the stage in a body-building competition, she was hooked. "I loved it because for most of my life, even though I was an athlete, as a woman I was told I should take up less space physically. When I was on stage, I was surrounded by women who were so buff and by people who were cheering for us.”
Student Spotlight: Carlos Gomez ’24 Mentors New Students
Pitzer College junior Carlos Gomez ’24 learned a hard lesson about burnout when he juggled a full-time job while he had to attend college remotely during the 2020–21 academic year due to the pandemic. Now that he understands the importance of self-care and asking for help, he looks for different ways to support incoming students. Almost nothing makes Gomez more excited than mentoring them. “Things may be very overwhelming in your first semester, so make sure that you’re doing daily check-ins with yourself and that you’re seeking help if you need it."
Paging the Tree Doctor: Pitzer Alumnus Joey Sulpizio ’22
If the trees in your backyard are looking under the weather, Pitzer College alumnus Joey Sulpizio ’22 wants to be the man you call. A plant health care technician at the Davey Tree Expert Company, Sulpizio is training and studying to become an arborist.
“Mother Nature is so strong, but at the same time, we’re planting trees that don’t belong in certain areas because we like the look of it. The more trees there are, the better, especially in urban areas with the heat island effect. Protecting trees has a direct impact on the environment.”
Pitzer Alumni & Family Book Club Presents Living the Secular Life With Professor Phil Zuckerman
The Pitzer College Alumni & Family Book Club hosted a virtual conversation in June between alumna Janet Alexander ’11 and Professor of Sociology and Secular Studies Phil Zuckerman about his book Living the Secular Life: New Answers to Old Questions. Zuckerman studied the lives of the nonreligious for years before founding Pitzer’s Secular Studies program—the
[Read More...]Professor Barbara Junisbai Travels to Uzbekistan for Landmark Conference
Less than a year after Associate Professor of Organizational Studies Barbara Junisbai joined the board of the Central Eurasian Studies Society (CESS), she flew to the capital of Uzbekistan to participate in CESS’ 2022 Summer Conference as the chair of the society’s communications committee. Hosted by the University of World Economy and Diplomacy in Tashkent,
[Read More...]Pitzer’s Diana Vicezar ’24 Develops Career Platform for Other International Students
When the pandemic prevented Diana Vicezar ’24, an international student from Paraguay, from coming to Pitzer's campus, she was not deterred. Vicezar began connecting with over 100 international students from all over the world and discovered the unique challenge that they face in starting their careers. "Some international students have no knowledge of how to write a resume or a cover letter, and some are not even aware of the work authorization programs until their last years of college." This inspired Vicezar to develop a new career platform: Mapis.
The Healing Arts
Marcus Jackson ’22 combined premed classes with art and Asian American studies during his Pitzer journey. “I have this odd tendency to go into fields where I’m least represented." Jackson’s advice to current and future students is to never let anyone else steer your career as a student and beyond and to seek help when you need it.
Namlhun Jachung ’24 Makes a Splash in Sagehens Water Polo
In her first season on the Pomona-Pitzer Women’s Water Polo team, Pitzer student-athlete Namlhun Jachung ’24 has enjoyed individual and team victories alike. But her real joy is her teammates. “I can trust every single one of the girls and the coaching staff. It feels like a family.”
Pitzer Students and Alumni Recognized for Academic Excellence and Innovation
Pitzer College students and alumni have earned a multitude of awards and fellowships to conduct research, teach English, study languages, engage communities, and pursue their academic interests both virtually and around the globe.
A Walk Through the Senior Thesis Art Exhibition: Shift + Ground
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Shift + Ground, Pitzer College’s senior thesis art exhibition, students explore humanity, identity, and the environment while constructing (or deconstructing) the world as they know it. Presented by the Pitzer Art Galleries in several locations around the campus, these students’ artwork touches every sense through a myriad of mediums that immerse the viewer in a new perspective that is both transformative and evocative. Take a walk with us through the exhibition, which is open now until May 14, when it closes at 2 p.m. Reservations required.
