Zest: Pitzer News and Events

Week of September 16, 2019


This Week’s Events

Indigenous Resistance & Resilience on Turtle Island: Natural Law, Settler Colonialism and the Doctrine of Discovery
Monday, September 16, 7-8:30 p.m.
Founders Room, McConnell Center
Join us for a conversation with Betty Lyons, an Indigenous and environmental activist and president of the Native American Law Alliance.

Princeton Review: GRE and GMAT
Tuesday, September 17, 12:15-1:15 p.m.

Fletcher 106
A representative from the Princeton Review will share information about the GRE and GMAT and the free upcoming GRE practice test at Claremont McKenna College.

5C Turf Dinner
Tuesday, September 17, 5-7:30 p.m.

Jaqua Quad & Bowling Green, Scripps College
Wear your Western gear to the 5C Turf Dinner and support Pitzer’s McConnell Dining.

Wellness Wednesdays: Adjusting to College Life
Wednesday, September 18, Noon-1 p.m.
McConnell Center Lobby
College is an exciting time of life, but it can also be stressful. Learn about life strategies you can use to help you through these challenges.

Hangin’ with Rabbi Danny
Wednesday, September 18, 3-4 p.m.
Pit-Stop Café
Stop by to chat about anything with Rabbi Danny and enjoy a free drink. Hang out for 5 minutes or for an hour, it’s up to you. Open to all 7C students.

Career Pop Up: Your Internship Search
Wednesday, September 18, 4:15-5 p.m.
PZ 216, Pitzer Hall Living Room
Learn how to find the best internship options for you and have a popsicle, too!

Study Abroad Information Session
Wednesday, September 18, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Broad Hall 210
Attend a study abroad information session to learn about study abroad and domestic exchange opportunities. Pitzer students who wish to study abroad are required to attend a session before applying.

Community Engagement Center (CEC) Ethics and Orientation Training
Wednesday, September 18, 4-6 p.m.
Saturday, September 21, 1-3 p.m.
Multipurpose Room, Gold Student Center
The CEC Ethics and Orientation training is open to all students interested in participating in community engagement through courses or personal community engagement projects.

Identity, Ideology and the Hierarchy of Intimacy: Locating Medical Assistants in Abortion Work
Friday, September 20, 9:35-10:50 a.m.
Broad Performance Space, Broad Center
Doctoral candidate Kelly Ward, UCI, will talk about the integral role of medical assistants in the work of abortion providers and the challenges they encounter.

Meet & Walk Over to Accounting & Finance Meetup
Friday, September 20, 1-1:30 p.m.

Scott Hall 126
Meet in Career Services where we can address last-minute questions and concerns, then walk over to attend the meet-up at Claremont McKenna College.


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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