A Message From PASS: Connie Helland and Gabriella Tempestoso
PITZER FRIDAY
Submit a photo of your Pitzer pride to enter in the weekly drawing to win PZ gear & gift cards!
Winners will be announced every Monday via email with their winning photo. The drawing is open to Pitzer students, faculty, staff, alumni and parents! Individuals may submit one photo every Friday by posting on Instagram with #PZFRIDAY or submit online via this form.
May 1st | $25 Gift Card, Limited Edition PZ Face Mask or Commemorative 2019 Rockabilly T-Shirt
May 8th | $25 Gift Card, PZ Socks, Commemorative CAPAS T-Shirt or Pitzer Hot/Cold Tumbler
May 15th | LAST DRAW OF THE SPRING SEMESTER! Limited Edition PZ Face Mask, PZ Socks, PZ Athletics T-Shirt, or a Commemorative 2019 Rockabilly T-Shirt and more!
2020 Student Leadership Awards | Submit your nominations by May 1st!
The Office of Student Affairs recognizes outstanding students, student groups and student organizations through the Student Leadership Awards. These awards celebrate significant student contributions that enhance student life. For more information about the awards and to complete a nomination click here.
Staying Connected to Support Around You
“Be kind to yourself as you are doing the best you can during this time, and stay connected to the support around you (whoever they may be for you!).”
– Stephanie Hannant, Assistant Dean & Case Manager
During this time, staying connected to support and having a sense of gratitude even for the support around you (even if remote), is so important and can help enhance your well-being. I hope you have found moments to reflect on those individuals who have had an impact on your life whether through mentoring, guidance, providing honest and constructive feedback that has helped you grow and develop, connecting you with opportunities or just to listen or be there for you during various experiences along your student pathway, and through this time.
As part of the close-knit Pitzer family, you are not alone. I encourage you to reach out to others to check in. This can include a loved one, a friend, peers, staff, faculty, former supervisors, including former internship supervisors. You never know the depth that a simple act of care and empathy for others, can take. These small check ins can help provide positive reinforcement, support, and sometimes, even helping to uplift and bring you into connections to new opportunities. Sometimes, even just a reminder that you can get through things together, or come up with strategies to accomplish small goals (and celebrate them together!) can go a long way.
At Pitzer, each of you, matter. A team of about 30 staff volunteers have joined together to make sure every single one of you receives personal outreach from someone in our community. If you find yourself with a sense of wanting to connect with someone and not knowing who to reach out to, feel free to email me at [email protected] or reach out to any Student Affairs staff member.
Proud Together,
Sandy Vasquez
Assistant Vice-President and Dean of Students
Zoom Virtual Backgrounds – Office of Communications
Bring a bit of Pitzer home! Click on an image to open the full-size version, download it to your computer (right click and use your browser’s save option) then set it as your virtual background in Zoom’s settings if your browser supports it.
Upcoming Virtual Events
Meditation: Research and Praxis
with Professor Marcus Rodriguez
Monday, April 27th
1:15 – 2:00 p.m. PDT
Professor Rodriguez will lead an informal discussion about his research on meditation and walk us through a brief, guided relaxation exercise. For RSVP and Zoom information, email Professor Andrea Scott.
Engineering & Science Career Network Online Career Fair
Tuesday, April 28th
8:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. PDT
Registration Info on Handshake
PROSPANICA: The Association for Hispanic Professionals Virtual Career Fair
Tuesday, April 28th
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
Registration Info on Handshake
Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Zoom Q & A
Tuesday, April 28th
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
Interested in learning more about OUWB School of Medicine? Please join Trishia Wajda with the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine for a brief presentation to learn about their unique curriculum, clinical partner, and holistic admissions process. A Q&A session will also be held to ensure all questions are answered. Registration Info on Handshake.
How to Support a Survivor
Tuesday, April 28th
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. PDT
In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, this workshop will address common signs of sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, stalking, and related stress or trauma as well as simple ways each of us can support survivors in our lives. We will discuss how to support survivors during the added changes, complications, and stress of sheltering-in-place during COVID-19. Any 7C-affiliated folks are welcome to join, as are any members of their household while we’re sheltering-in-place. Prior Registration Required. Email for more information.
Advocacy and Allyship to the APIDA (Asian Pacific Islander Desi American) Community during COVID-19
Wednesday, April 29th
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PDT
Sign up: bit.ly/5cpanel | Panel featuring Dr. Jennifer Ho, CU Boulder and current President of Association of Asian American Studies, Dr. Theo Gonzalves, Past President of Association of Asian American Studies, Dr. Alfred Flores, Harvey Mudd College, Taz Ahmed #VigilantLOVE | Sponsors: Pomona College’s Asian American Resource Center, HMC Office of Institutional Diversity, The Claremont Colleges Asian American Advisory Board, CMC C.A.R.E Center, Scripps College Organizing Resources & Empowerment (SCORE), Pitzer College Center for Asian Pacific American Students (CAPAS)
Sky Campus Happiness: Interactive Guided Meditation & Breathwork Sessions
Wednesday, April 29th
& Wednesday, May 6th
5:30 p.m. PDT
We invite you to step inwards with interactive guided meditation & breathwork sessions for the Claremont Colleges Community by SKY Campus Happiness faculty. Happiness Connect is a great way to unplug, rejuvenate, and connect with you fellow community members in a 30-minute session of guided meditation & breathing techniques with a live, 1000-hour certified meditation teacher. The CDC and WHO have recommended meditation to be a great tool to support your emotional, social, and mental health, as well as boosting immunity at this time. This is prime time to come join our community over Zoom with a live instructor and dive into me-time! To RSVP and for Zoom information, please email [email protected].
Stay at Home with Pitzer Art Galleries: Bill Anthes, Tim Berg & Jessica McCoy
Friday, May 1st | 11:00 a.m. PDT
Pitzer College Professor of Art and co-curator of the 2017 Faculty Art Show, Bill Anthes is joined by Pitzer Art Field Group faculty Tim Berg and Jessica McCoy in the second in our “Stay at Home” series for a Zoom conversation about their work. Faculty Art Show was co-curated by Professor of Art Bill Anthes and Pitzer College Art Galleries Director and Curator Ciara Ennis.
This exhibition focused on the legacy of the Pitzer College Art Field Group and its dedication to progressive ideas around environmentalism and art. Work made by Tim Berg (Rebekah Myers), Sarah Gilbert, Tarrah Krajnak and Jessica McCoy will be discussed in the context of work made by Carl Hertel, David Furman, Michael Woodcock, Kathryn Miller and Paul Faulstich that have contributed to the conversation. A brief Q & A will follow.
Stay at Home with Pitzer Art Galleries: Jenny Yurshansky and Kang Seung
Tuesday, May 5th | 3:00 p.m. PDT
The third iteration of “Stay at Home with Pitzer College Art Galleries,” takes the form of a conversation between artists Jenny Yurshansky and Kang Seung Lee who will discuss their respective exhibitions (both 2015) and their experience working at Pitzer and engaging Campus communities. Concerned with systems of inclusion and exclusion, Jenny Yurshansky: Blacklisted, a Planted Allegory explored the official terminology used by the Californian invasive plant registry—which described plants as alien, invasive, and non-native—as a means to discuss border control issues and immigration. Alternatively, Kang Seung Lee: Artspeak (Untitled?), took the mainstream compendium of art from the early 90’s as its point of reference to rewrite conventional art history from a queer perspective. A brief Q & A will follow.
Conspiracy Theories in the Current Climate
Monday, May 4th | 12:30 p.m. PDT
“5G cellular technology is what really causes Covid-19.”
“Was the novel corona virus developed in a bioweapons lab and then either intentionally or accidentally released?”
Questions and claims like these have been rife during recent weeks. But people trafficking in such conspiracy theories is hardly new. especially in the U.S. (If you don’t believe me. read
the Declaration of Independence and notice how many conspiratorial charges are made against King George Ill!). Professor of Philosophy. Brian Keeley. will discuss how current conspiracy trends fit into the larger picture and wants to hear from you what conspiracy theories you currently find most engaging and perhaps even plausible! For Zoom information email [email protected]
Chicano Latino Student Services
Dr. Dana Reyes
Coping through COVID-19:
Workshop by Dr. Dana Reyes
Tuesday, May 5th
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. PDT
Setting Boundaries, Gaining Acceptance, and Anxiety Management for non-graduating students (see below for graduating seniors). RSVP by clicking here
Preparing for Life, Post Graduation, During COVID-19: Workshop by Dr. Dana Reyes
Wednesday, May 6th | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. PDT
Transitioning beyond the Role of Student, ‘Adulting,’ and Managing Responsibilities for graduating seniors. RSVP by clicking here
Building Resilience: Personal Shield Activity
Friday, May 8th
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
Healing Circle Workshop by Dr. Lisette Sanchez
RSVP by clicking here.
Dr. Lisette Sanchez
Carolina Rodriguez
Career Development Workshop
Tuesday, May 5th
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT
Resume and CV 101 Workshop with Carolina Rodriguez, Assistant Director, Pitzer College, Career Development Office.
Maintaining Community in Times of Uncertainty with Patricia Gonzales
Thursday, May 7th
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. PDT
Join Monsour therapist Patricia “Patty” Gonzalez for a workshop on maintaining community in times
of uncertainty. Patty has extensive experience in working with QTPOC students at the 5Cs, and will be facilitating this 1 hour workshop with Q&A. This workshop is open to trans and gender nonconforming students from the 7Cs. Register at https://bit.ly/MCTUworkshop
TCCS Virtual Open Mic Night
Friday, May 8th | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
It’s time to tune up your guitar strings, warm up your vocal chords, and bring out those dancing shoes for TCCS’ Virtual Open Mic Night!!!! Whether you want to read a poem, sing a song, play a musical instrument, or share a few jokes -we’d love for you to share your talent with our community this upcoming:
RSVP: https://forms.gle/ShjkAWHTrvpK4NwFA
OBSA Black Graduation Zoom Keynote:
Dr. Eileen Wilson-Oyelaren
(POM 69′, CGU 77′)
“Hopeful in Bad Times”
Thursday, May 14th | 1:00 – 1:45 p.m.
RSVP to receive Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/OBSA2020BG
Office Hours & Support
Drop-In Student Hours with Director of CAPAS
Thursdays 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Email Linda Lam for Zoom Information
Schedule career advising appointments via video chat or phone | We are conducting individual career advising appointments virtually through Zoom or by phone. Head to Handshake to schedule an appointment. Once you’ve selected your appointment category and type, you’ll see an option to select your appointment medium. You will be sent an email with directions on how to join your career advising appointment.
CLSA Virtual Programming
CLSA is looking forward to staying connected with the community. If you are interested in connecting virtually, click below to email CLSA. Email CLSA for more information.
EmPOWER Center
The EmPOWER Center is available to support 7C students, no matter where they are located | Call a counselor to schedule a phone session @ 909-607-0690, contact Director, Rima Shah (a confidential advocate), to schedule a phone/Zoom session @ 909-607-2689 or email [email protected], or drop-in for a confidential session with Rima during her Open Hours on Thursdays from 3 – 4:00 p.m. PDT by following this Zoom link.
Chaplains Office
Hanging with the Chaplains
Wednesdays 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. PDT
A weekly open zoom room where students can drop in to meet or speak with the Chaplains. For more information, click here.
One on One Meeting with a Chaplain
Anytime
Students who wish to meet with a Chaplain privately can schedule a meeting anytime. Resources to contact a chaplain can be found on the Chaplains website.
Queer Resource CenterDigital Drop-in Hours | Every Thursday in April from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PDT via Zoom Check in with the QRC every Thursday for digital drop-in hours. Drop-in hours are available for students to chat, ask questions, get informal counseling, and feedback. Learn More
Student Disability Resource Center
Zoom Drop-Ins
Every Thursday
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. PDT
Starting April 30th
All Pitzer Students Welcome! TOPICS | Q and A with the SDRC Director, End of Term and finals prep, Online learning tips and tricks, De-stressing and coping skills, Organization skills, Social activities
Email SDRC for Zoom Info, questions, or to set up a private appointment.
Zoom Appointments
I-Place staff will be available for one-on-one appointments with students during selected times between Tuesday and Friday. Students can submit their appointment requests through Calendly. Our staff will review your request and send you a Zoom calendar invitation once the appointment has been confirmed. Schedule your appointment here.
Coffee & Company
I-Place will be sharing photos of you with your favorite café beverage on Fridays via social media! Here’s how to participate: Take a photo of yourself with your favorite café beverage > Send to us via email, Instagram, or Facebook by end of day Thursday (your time zone) > You can also screenshot and fill out the IG story template and tag us in your posts!
Coffee & Company
I-Place will be sharing photos of you with your favorite café beverage on Fridays via social media! Here’s how to participate: Take a photo of yourself with your favorite café beverage > Send to us via email, Instagram, or Facebook by end of day Thursday (your time zone) > You can also screenshot and fill out the IG story template and tag us in your posts!
Tax-Filing Support for Non-Residents
In response to the tax deadline extension, International Place is continuing to offer free access to Sprintax, an online software for non-resident tax filing. Students can request an access code for Sprintax and read about their tax-filing obligations on our website here.
Housing Selection is here!
We appreciate your patience as our regular housing selection process was pushed back quite significantly due to the ongoing pandemic response. We are now in the midst of the process and encourage you to look for our regular email announcements and actively participate in the next steps in our process. As always, updated information can be found here. And all applicable applications can be found on your Residence homepage. Feel free to reach out to us with questions at [email protected] or via phone at 909-607-3900 during business hours.
Megan Donnelly, Teaching and Outreach Librarian, has research consultation appointments available Thursdays from 3-4pm PST, through the Pitzer Writing Center. Students can make an appointment with Megan the same way they would a writing center tutor, through their appointments page
The library is helping students access course and other needed materials through various Open Access avenues. If you are doing research from outside of The Claremont Colleges or another institution, you may not have access to resources which require a subscription for access. Fortunately, the increase in open access publishing means that a great deal of scholarly information is available without journal subscriptions. Even for those of us fortunate enough to have access to subscription-based materials through our library, locating open access resources is helpful for finding articles or books that are freely available. Consider using some of the tools on our Open Content page to help you in your search.
Ongoing Programming & Wellness Opportunities
Qi Gong, Insomnia, & Compassion
Thursdays | 12:15 – 1:00 p.m. PDT
Professor of Asian American Studies Kathleen Yep is inviting the whole Pitzer community to join her weekly qi gong classes via Zoom on Thursdays from 12:15 to 1 p.m. In addition to conducting public health research, Yep has been practicing and teaching qi gong, an ancient Chinese practice that combines movement, meditation, and controlled breathing, for more than 25 years. For more information, click here.
Virtual Fitness Classes
Please complete this INTEREST FORM if you’d like to participate.
For more information click here.
Mondays
Zumba | 10:00 a.m. PDT
HIIT | 12:00 p.m. PDT
Tuesdays
Yoga | 12:00 p.m. PDT
Zumba | 12:00 p.m. PDT
Wednesdays
Deep Water on Dry Land | 12:00 p.m. PDT
HIIT | 2:00 p.m. PDT
Thursdays
Pilates | 12:00 p.m. PDT
Zumba | 12:00 p.m. PDT
Fridays
Zumba | 10:00 a.m. PDT
Circuit Training | 10:00 a.m. PDT
Boot Camp | 12:00 p.m. PDT
Deep Water on Dry Land | 12:00 p.m. PDT
Virtual Shabbat
Fridays
5:30 – 7:00 p.m. PDT
Jewish services and discussion time on Zoom hosted by Chaplain Rabbi Danny. Everyone is welcome. For more information, click here.
Jummah Reflections
Fridays
1:00 – 1:30 p.m. PDT
Join Chaplain Adeel for his weekly sermons! Every week he will be discussing a new topic. Tune in on Facebook.
Halaqah
Thursdays 5:30 – 6:30 PDT
Our spiritual circles are intimate sessions especially for the Claremont Muslim community to chat and discuss a variety of different topics. Contact Chaplain Adeel if you would like to join.
Quran Quest
Daily, April 23rd – May 22nd | 8:30 p.m. PDT
A Ramadan event hosted by Chaplain Imam Adeel. Imam Adeel will cover every Surah (passage) of the Quran with practical application for the Muslim community in the 21st century. This event is every night of Ramadan, lasting about 10 minutes. For more information, visit the Facebook event page.
Ramadan
We are pleased to offer “LIVE” virtual programming throughout the month of Ramadan. The videos will be recorded and viewable at your leisure on the Chaplains’ Facebook page. This service is open to faculty, staff, and students at The Claremont Colleges.
Spiritual Counseling Additionally, Chaplain Adeel is available for Zoom consultation via email: [email protected] or Facebook Messenger: “Adeel Jehan Zeb” through Ramadan and until the end of May since students will be on a global time calendar. All services are open to faculty, staff, and students at The Claremont Colleges.
Current Opportunities
