Dear Pitzer Students,
Welcome to another year where Pitzer College is
bursting with new possibilities as we welcome both new and returning students
to campus. I encourage you to take full advantage of the many choices for
personal, social and academic growth that Pitzer and the greater Claremont
community affords. As we celebrate the start of this academic year, let us take
this opportunity to come together in a spirit of generosity, commitment and
shared learning.
Summer Highlights:
- We are proud to report that Pitzer College’s
accreditation was affirmed for another eight years by the WASC Senior College
and University Commission (WSCUC).
- Join me in welcoming to our leadership team Allen M.
Omoto, vice president of academic affairs and dean of the faculty. Allen comes
to us from Claremont Graduate University, where he served as a distinguished
faculty member and administrator.
- Pitzer College has added two more Pitzer Flexible
Classrooms – Fletcher 101 and Broad Hall 210. Stop by to see the advanced
features.
- The lobby in the Admissions Office has a new face –
bright, creative and welcoming for prospective students and their families.
Your time on campus this fall will be busy with a host
of activities at Pitzer and across the Claremont Colleges. Take advantage of these
robust opportunities to learn, socialize, engage and grow. This week, the
College hosts the New Student Convocation, the Community Engagement Center
(CEC) Open House and On-Campus Job Fair. Next week, plan to attend Student
Senate’s Involvement Fair, the Career Pop-Up, Queer Resource Center Open House,
the Office of Black Student Affairs (OBSA) and Chicano Latino Student Affairs
(CLSA) 50th Anniversary Block Party and Sagehens football and soccer
games!
Your college career is your time; we are here to support your intellectual, social and ethical growth. I look forward to meeting you as we embark on this transformative and fulfilling new year at Pitzer College.
Melvin L. OIiver
President