Week of October 12, 2020 - Office of Communications

News & Notices

President Melvin L. Oliver quoted in Washington Post article about George Floyd and systemic racism.
Professor of Political Studies/Chicano Studies Adrian Pantoja writes “The Political Damage of Trump’s COVID-19 Diagnosis” in Latino Decisions
Professor of Sociology and Secular Studies Phil Zuckerman pens “Why is it so hard for atheists to get voted in to Congress?” for The Conversation.
Mid-semester updates from President Oliver.
Meet a Pitzer Alumna: Nurjahan Boulden ’07

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This Week’s Events

All times are Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)

Study Abroad Information Session
Monday, October 12, 5-6 p.m.
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Learn more about study abroad and options through Pitzer. Students planning to study abroad are required to attend one session prior to meeting with a study abroad adviser.

Labor, Race, and Space in the IE | Racial and Healing Justice Series
Tuesday, October 13, 11 a.m.-Noon
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Join Juan de Lara, USC professor and author of Inland Shift: Race, Space, and Capital in Southern California and Sherheryar Kaoosji, Executive Director of the Warehouse Worker Resource Center, who will talk about the warehouse and logistics industry and workers’ rights in the Inland Empire.

Law School Admissions Council Digital Law School Forum
Tuesday, October 13, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
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Thinking about law school? Learn about law schools and connect one-to-one with law school representatives from across the country to get important information and answers to any questions you may have.

Industry Series: Careers in Sustainable Energy/Automotive
Tuesday, October 13, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
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Sloan Cinelli ’18, Business Operations Associate of Tesla, San Francisco, will talk about her career and answer your questions. She brings with her a variety of previous experiences including interning with a health food startup and interning as a design and warehouse operations intern at a jewelry warehouse.

Wellness Wednesday: Mental Health Resource Toolkit
Wednesday, October 14, 9-10 a.m.
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We will focus on building your personal tool kit for mental health including self-assessment tools, self-care plans, and examples of how to create a mindfulness practice that works for you.

Pitzer in Brazil Summer Program Information Session
Wednesday, October 14, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
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Based in Salvador, Bahia, the center of Afro-Brazilian culture, this intensive six-week summer program gives you the opportunity to explore the history and society of Brazil while learning Portuguese and gaining an understanding of the culture of the region.

I’m Not Just A Number | Prison Reform Advocacy in Action
Wednesday, October 14, 4:15 p.m.
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Learn about life for those who are incarcerated and how you can make a difference in the upcoming 2021 Texas Legislative session. Join us for guest speakers, a student panel and testimonies from the inside for a dialogue on US Prison Reform and the Texas Earned Time Credit Bill.

Alumna Artist Talk: Marguerite Elliot ’71
Wednesday, October 14, 5-6 p.m.
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Join us for a conversation with alumna and artist Marguerite Elliot ’71, a founding member of the Woman’s Building and Feminist Studio Workshop.

Career Chat: Winter Break Job Shadowing
Wednesday, October 14, 5:30-6:15 p.m.
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The Winter Break Shadowing Program is a great opportunity for students to shadow an alum or parent and get in-depth information about what it takes to be successful in a specific profession. Learn more about the program and how to apply.

Central America: Diaspora, History and Solidarity
Thursday, October 15, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
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Educator, journalist and writer Roberto Lovato will join three different classes at Pomona and Pitzer for discussions about politics, immigration, organizing and the Central American diaspora. All are welcome.

The Rainbow Wave and the 2020 Election
Thursday, October 15, 4-5 p.m.
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Part of the Racial Justice Initiative, this panel of political experts will explore the upcoming election, the African American, Latino, and Asian American voter turnout, and their vote choices.

VIRAL JUSTICE: How We Grow the World We Want
Friday, October 16, 12:30-1 p.m.
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Ruha Benjamin, Princeton University, will examine the twin crises of COVID-19 and police violence, mapping the many vectors through which racism gets under the skin, into the bloodstream, and attacks our bodies and the body politic.

How to Get Started on Your Thesis: Part II
Friday, October 16, 5:45-7 p.m.
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Part II of this workshop series features alumni who have successfully completed their theses.

Ongoing Events

Hanging with the Chaplains
https://tcc-services.zoom.us/j/92811172241
Drop by the Chaplains’ virtual office hours every Monday, 11 a.m.-noon and Thursday, 3-4 p.m. to chat with the chaplains and meet fellow students. Open to all students of The Claremont Colleges.

Drop-In Qi Gong
Wednesdays, 5:45-6:30 p.m.
https://pitzer.zoom.us/j/513664738
Stop by for Qi Gong (chee-gong) an ancient and contemporary Chinese exercise that combines movement, breathing, meditation and body posture. The goal is to teach simple practices to help grapple with hard situations.

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