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Week of May 3, 2021

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This Week’s Events

Asian Americans Fight White Supremacy
Monday, May 3, 4-5:30 p.m.
Registration link in calendar
The experts on this panel will explore Asian American histories of racial violence and invisibility, resistance and activism, contemporary and ongoing efforts to challenge these attacks and how to build effective solidarity.

From Dirt Cheap to Soil Rich: Land Use, Regenerative Agriculture, and Climate Resilience in the IE’s New Storage Economy
Wednesday, May 5, 9 a.m.-Noon
Zoom link in calendar
In this convening on regenerative agriculture, the Redford Conservancy invites you to join an envisioning of a new paradigm for land use in the Inland Empire. Panelists working in unique areas of food systems and justice movements will share ideas, knowledge, and opportunities.

Climate Jam Project’s Christina Johnson: TPP Activists Speaker Series
Wednesday, May 5, 1-2 p.m.
Zoom link in calendar
Christina Johnson, co-founder and executive director of the Climate Jam Project, will discuss climate activism, how to broaden environmental justice dialogues, how young people can make a difference, the importance of expansive conversation in climate activism, and more.

Mindful Movement: Insomnia – Final Class
Wednesday, May 5, 5:45 p.m.
Zoom link in calendar
You are invited to participate in a drop-in qi gong class. The goal is to teach simple practices to help your grapple with hard situations such as illness, natural disasters, chronic stress, violence, imprisonment, inequities, death, immigration policies, and more. Open to all; no experience necessary.

8th Annual Academic Festival
Friday, May 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Zoom link and instructions in calendar
Students will be presenting their senior theses, research projects, and creative works via Zoom. There will also be student presentations with materials accessible on Sakai with Q&A forums.

The City Bois Podcast – Final Episode
Friday, May 7, 4 p.m.
Zoom link in calendar
The City Bois Podcast is brought to you by Noah and Marcus, two of our Community Assistants.

IDCLS Celebration of Professor Maria Soldatenko
Friday, May 7, 4-5 p.m.
Registration link in calendar
The Intercollegiate Department of Chicana/o Latina/o Studies invites students, faculty, staff, and friends of The Claremont Colleges to join the celebration of Dr. Maria Soldatenko as she retires after years of teaching, inspiration, and dedication.


Asynchronous and Ongoing Events

Interview Skills in the Age of COVID
Pitzer College’s Assistant Director of Career Services Carolina Rodriguez and Assistant Director of the Writing Center Stephanie Liu-Rojas discuss tips and tricks to help you prepare and conduct interviews for jobs, internships, and more! 
Video: https://youtu.be/1EUvPMTxwyQ
PPT: https://pitzer.box.com/s/wil6zcreh60cx8fgslbhorqf6ia57fxo

Summer Session Registration
2021 Summer Session Dates: One six-week session: May 24-July 2
Registration is open now
Summer Session is open to current students of The Claremont Colleges in good standing at their respective colleges and qualified students in good standing at other accredited colleges and universities.


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