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Week of September 28, 2020

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This Week’s Events

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Pitzer in Vietnam Summer Program Information Session
Monday, September 28,
Noon-1 p.m.
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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.

Optimizing Your Law School Decisions
Tuesday, September 29, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

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Law school applicants are faced with several decisions with financial and career consequences. This workshop covers law school selection, merit scholarships, timing and the rolling admissions cycle, and it reviews the components of the strongest law school applications. 

Writing Center Open House
Tuesday, September 29, 5-6 p.m.

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Meet the Writing Fellows and learn about Writing Hangouts, multilingual support, how to make an appointment, upcoming workshops and more.

Teach for America: Tips for a Successful Interview
Tuesday, September 29, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

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Come learn unique tips and insights to secure a job with Teach for America, one of the top non-profits in the nation.

Wellness Wednesday: Time Management and Study Skills
Wednesday, September 30, 9-10 a.m.

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We will share resources from Connie Helland, our Academic Coach and Rudolph Ganaden, our Academic Support Coordinator.

Career Chat: Maximize LinkedIn for Your Career
Wednesday, September 30, 12:30-1:15 p.m.

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If you’re not actively looking for a job, it’s easy to ignore your LinkedIn profile Learn how to improve your profile and maximize your connections on LinkedIn before you begin a job search. 

Medicalizing Blackness: A Conversation with Rana Hogarth
Wednesday, September 30, 12:45-2 p.m.

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Professor Rana Hogarth will answer questions about her book, Medicalizing Blackness: Making Racial Difference in the Atlantic World, 1780-1840.

Redford Conservancy Fall Lecture: Environmental Racism and Climate Justice
Wednesday, September 30, 4:15-5:15 p.m.

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Authors, activists, and academics Michael Méndez (UCI) and Julie Sze (UC Davis) join RRC Interim Director Susan Phillips for a conversation about the intersection of climate change and environmental justice. 

For the Class of 2020 and Recent Grads: Get Unstuck Career Development Workshop, Part Two
Thursday, October 1, 9-10:30 a.m.

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Emotional intelligence is crucial to success in today’s workplace. Learn how to apply emotional intelligence skills to your job search to best leverage your strengths, competencies, and values.

Career Fair Prep for Caltech and HMC Software and Data Science Fair
Thursday, October 1, 9:30-10 a.m.

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Meet in our Zoom Room where we can address last-minute questions and concerns about the Caltech & HMC Software & Data Science Career Fair. The virtual fair runs from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. PDT. 

Applying to Law School: A Strategic Approach for Underrepresented Students
Thursday, October 1, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

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Review the essential components of a successful law school application including the importance of timing, characteristics of a strong application and school selection factors.

Emiliana Guereca

Emiliana Guereca, Women’s March Foundation Founder: At the Intersection of Social Justice and Politics
Thursday, October 1, 5-6 p.m.
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Join us for a conversation with Emiliana Guereca, activist, feminist, entrepreneur, and president of the Women’s March Foundation, which she founded in 2016.

Study Abroad Information Session
Friday, October 2, 4:30-5:30 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.


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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