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Week of October 5, 2020

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This Week’s Events

All times are Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)

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Critical Education and Mentoring | Racial and Healing Justice Series
Tuesday, October 6, 11 a.m.-Noon
Zoom link in calendar
Join Torie Weiston-Serdan and Cade Maldonado ’16 of the Youth Mentoring Action Network, who work to create a more equitable and just society for young people.

Law School Admission Council Info Session
Tuesday, October 6, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
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Representatives from the nonprofit Law School Admission Council will discuss the new LSAT-Flex test and other current issues in law school admissions. 

Preview Pitzer Program: Faculty Panel
Tuesday, October 6, 4-5 p.m.
Registration required
Admission’s virtual fall program is full of essential information for future Pitzer students and families. The first event features a faculty panel.

Pitzer@Home Workshop with Michael O’Brien P’23
Part One: How to Avoid Burnout and Maintain Your Energy
Tuesday, October 6, 5-6 p.m.
Part Two: Shifting Lanes During a Pandemic
Thursday, October 8, 5-6 p.m.
Join Pitzer parent and leadership coach Michael O’Brien P’23, who will share his story of personal transformation and how to change your perspective, mindset and actions, even in the midst of a pandemic.

Industry Series: Careers in Information Technology/Marketing
Tuesday, October 6, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
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Talk with Bashel Lewis ’19, a Commercial Emerging Leadership Program Associate for Nielsen, a global measurement and data analytics company.

Wellness Wednesday: Mental Health Resources
Wednesday, October 7, 9-10 a.m.
Check your Pitzer email for Zoom information
This week, we will focus on mental health resources, discuss World Mental Health Day and tools we can use to improve our own wellness. 

Career Chat: Connecting w/Alumni
Wednesday, October 7, 5:30-6:15 p.m.
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Pitzer alumni can be a great resource for career networking, but you have to nurture your relationship with them. Learn ways you can stay connected and reach out to alumni.

The People’s Pitzer Live Debate Chat
Wednesday, October 7, 6-8 p.m.
Zoom link in calendar
Join us for live-stream coverage of the Vice Presidential debate with discussion while it happens.

Career Fair Prep – Caltech and Harvey Mudd STEM Career Fair
Thursday, October 8, 9:30-10 a.m.
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Come and meet in our Zoom Room where we can address last-minute questions and concerns. The virtual fair runs from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Anti-Black Racism in France: A Conversation with Ghyslain Vedeux
Thursday, October 8, 10-10:50 a.m.
Contact [email protected] for Zoom link.
Ghyslain Vedeux, President of the Representative Council of France’s Black Associations, will discuss a variety of topics dealing with the experience(s) of Afrodescendants in France from anti-Black racism to the reparations for slavery. 

Pitzer in Vietnam Summer Program Information Session
Thursday, October 8, Noon-1 p.m.
Zoom link in calendar
Based in Hue, Vietnam, this intensive six-week summer program gives you the opportunity to live with a Vietnamese family and explore the history and society of the country.

Careers in Law: Alumni & Practicing Attorneys Panel
Thursday, October 8, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Zoom link in calendar
Pitzer alumni and practicing attorneys will share their journeys to a career in law, their specific niches in law, why it does or doesn’t work, and other questions that can help you decide if a career in law is right for you.

Special Majors Information Session
Friday, October 9, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Zoom link in calendar
Are you planning to declare a special major? If so, you must attend an information session prior to submitting your declaration form.

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Board of Trustees Virtual Meeting – General Session
Friday, October 9, 11 a.m-12:40 p.m.
Check your email for Zoom details
Faculty, students and staff are invited to the general session of the Board of Trustees. Additional information will be sent via email to confirm Zoom details and agenda materials.


Ongoing Events

Coffee and Conversation

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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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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