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Week of September 21, 2020

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This Week’s Events

All times are Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)

Study Abroad Information Session
Monday, September 21, Noon-1 p.m.
Zoom link in calendar
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.

CASA Pitzer Speaker Series | Racial and Healing Justice with Hala Khouri
Tuesday, September 22, 11 a.m-12 p.m.
Zoom link in calendar
Hala Khouri will be discussing “The Trauma (and Healing) of Injustice.” Khouri is co-founder of Off the Mat, Into the World (OTM) a training organization that bridges yoga and activism within a social justice framework.

A Conversation with US Representative Debbie Mucarsel-Powell ’92
Tuesday, September 22, 11 a.m-12 p.m.
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Pitzer@Home presents Congresswoman Mucarsel-Powell ’92 in conversation with Pitzer Student Senate President Becca Zimmerman ’21 for a wide-ranging discussion about politics and leadership. Mucarsel-Powell represents Florida’s 26th District.

Industry Series: Careers in Technology/Consumer Goods
Tuesday, September 22, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
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Brad Johnston ’99, co-founder & CEO of Tanoshi, an educational technology product company, will talk about the business of consumer electronics.

Wellness Wednesday: Resiliency
Wednesday, September 23, 9-10 a.m.
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We will share resources and information about resiliency, what it is, and what it isn’t.

Career Chat: Thinking About Graduate School?
Wednesday, September 23, 12:30-1:15 p.m.
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Explore how to choose a graduate program and create a step-by-step plan for moving forward.

Intercollegiate Open House
Wednesday, September 23, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
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You are invited to learn more about the intercollegiate departments of Africana Studies, Asian-American Studies, and Chicana-o/Latina-o Studies including majors offered, at our virtual Open House.

Mindfulness Workshop
Friday, September 25, Noon-1 p.m.
Zoom link in calendar
This mindfulness workshop leads you through a variety of grounding, relaxation and wellness activities to help you stay in the present moment.

How to Get Started on Your Thesis: Part One
Friday, September 25, 5:45-7 p.m.
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Part one of this two-part workshop will feature a panel of faculty.

Law School Admissions Council Virtual Forum
Saturday, September 26, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
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Thinking about law school? Learn about different law schools, connect with law school representatives and attend live workshops.

Ongoing Events

Weeks of Welcome
Check out the Office of Student Affairs’ “Weeks of Welcome” listing of events that take place over the first five weeks of the fall semester.

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.

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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