A Message from the Vice President for Student Affairs, Sandy Vasquez
On behalf of the Office of Student Affairs, we are so very excited to welcome you to campus! As our new and returning students, you have been through an unprecedented time, and we thank you for your ongoing commitment to being Mindful of Each Other on our pathway forward together.
Our staff has been hard at work preparing to welcome you to campus and into the Pitzer community. Each and every one of our students make up the fabric of our community and contribute to our unique community, breathing life into our Core Values in action. As you return to campus, we share in the joy of the meaningful and transformational experiences you will find along your journey through your scholarly and community engagement pursuits, exploration of personal values, memorable moments you create, joy found in friendships, and mentoring relationships with staff and faculty that will last a lifetime.
Our shared commitment for a safe welcome and return to campus continues to be made possible, through our united community efforts. Being Mindful of Each Other during these times and honoring our community agreement and COVID-19 symptoms protocol and support, will continue to be critical our shared value of social responsibility. Please note that as Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and/or CDC guidance evolves, our community agreement and student expectations may continue to also evolve as we prioritize student and community safety. Additional information regarding the re-opening of campus can be found in the Pitzer Pathway Forward webpage.
The Office of Student Affairs aims to connect you with opportunities for personal growth, development, leadership, academic support, and career exploration. Below are the many resources available to you not only at Pitzer College, but also The Claremont Colleges to support you during your time here at Pitzer. At any point, we welcome you to stop by our office in Scott 120 with any questions or direction you may need! You can also email us or ASK CECIL!
You truly are the heartbeat of Pitzer College and we cannot wait for your presence, voice, laughter, and community engagement impact to be the resounding echoes within our halls that continue to inspire us all.
Sincerely,
Sandra Vasquez
Vice President for Student Affairs
Pitzer Pathway Forward
Our Pitzer community is thrilled to return to our beloved campus, made possible by our strong commitment to being Mindful of Each Other. Thanks to united efforts by students, faculty, and staff, we are proud to share Pitzer’s Pathway Forward site, where you will find information and communications regarding our fall 2021 return-to-campus plans. We hope you will visit Pathway Forward regularly—we will update content as new information becomes available, plans evolve, and we continue to be mindful of the future together.
Inside this Special Edition of the Dean of Students Newsletter…
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Student Resource Fair
Wednesday, September 1st
3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Check out the many resources available to you at Pitzer and from the 7Cs! **Chance to win a $50 Huntley Bookstore gift card!** Keep an eye on your student email and on Instagram @PitzerOSA for more information – coming soon!
On-Campus Employment Student Job Fair
Thursday, September 2nd
3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Representatives from Pitzer College and The Claremont Colleges Services are in attendance to speak with you about available on-campus job opportunities. All students who are looking for on campus employment should attend.
Office of Student Affairs
The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) is comprised of the following areas, and is here to support you through your journey at Pitzer College. The OSA suite, located in Scott Hall 120 houses the Vice-President for Student Affairs [Sandy Vasquez], Executive Assistant to the Vice-President [Katie Tewell], Student Support Services & Special Projects Coordinator [Melissa Burrows], Student Services Operations Supervisor [Bryce Sternquist], the Assistant Vice-President & Dean of Students and Pitzer Academic Support Services (see below).
Our other areas are located throughout campus! This office is a great place to contact if you have questions about, well, pretty much anything! If we don’t know the answer, we can definitely steer you in the right direction. Visit us in Scott Hall 120 or email us, and we will be happy to help! Please see below for more information about the other areas of student affairs here to support you!
New Student Orientation (NSO) & Returning Student Orientation (RSO)
New Student Orientation (NSO) and Returning Student Orientation (RSO) are programs designed to introduce you to many aspects of life at Pitzer. You will meet with faculty, staff, and other students for discussions, advising, and social events. You will register for classes and settle into your new routine. Browse the New Student Orientation menu here to find out more information about aspects of your transition experience to Pitzer, as we move closer to the Fall, you can also find updates regarding NSO at this same page.
For Pitzer’s return to campus plans, visit Pathway Forward.
Center for Asian Pacific American Students (CAPAS)
CAPAS (Center for Asian Pacific American Students) seeks to enrich and develop social, intellectual and personal growth in our students by providing Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) resources as well as a welcoming, supportive environment. CAPAS aims to promote awareness about issues facing APIDA communities. The Center serves as an advocate for the APIDA community and promotes an educational dialogue that embraces the unique experiences of ethnic communities.
We look forward to seeing you at one of our programs/events, studying in the lounge, cooking in the kitchen, printing out your assignments, borrowing a book from the APIDA Resource Library or finding out ways to get involved in with the APIDA community on and off campus in Mead Hall 132.
Instagram: @pitzercapas
Facebook
Website
Career Services
The Career Services team welcomes you to the Pitzer Family!
Career exploration & planning at Pitzer College means taking action, reflecting often, and being open. Our team is here to help you through your career journey, not only as a student, but as a future graduate. Our office helps students and alumni to secure opportunities through resources such as on-campus recruiting, the Pitzer Internship Fund, networking events and more. You now have access to Handshake, our career management platform that connects you with employers and internships. It is also where you will be able to set-up virtual and in-person appointments with a career advisor and discover career events around the 7C’s. We already have some exciting events scheduled throughout the fall semester that will allow you to engage with our office.
Our team is so excited to meet you all and work with you during your time at Pitzer! Stay active and connected with us through our Instagram @pitzercareerservice or our Facebook page Pitzer College Career Services!
Upcoming Events:
Thursday, September 2
Pitzer College On-Campus Employment Student Job Fair
3:30 – 5:00 pm
Representatives from Pitzer College and The Claremont Colleges Services are in attendance to speak with you about available on-campus job opportunities. All students who are looking for on campus employment should attend.
Tuesday, September 7
Industry Dinner Series – First Session in this ongoing series!
5:30 – 6:30 pm
The first event of this series will be a Careers in Technology panel. Pitzer alumni will represent various areas in tech. As soon as the complete panel is confirmed, the list of participants will be posted.
This hybrid program is part of a series that provides us with a regular platform for Pitzer alumni and families as well as employers to discuss careers in a variety of fields. In typical Pitzer fashion, we have specifically designed these series events to be small, approximately 10-15 students, to allow for meaningful conversations.
Wednesday, September 8
Career Chats
Noon – 12:45 pm – First Session in this ongoing series!
Topic: Using Handshake the Ins and Outs
An informal “workshop” where we review career skills you will find important for finding and applying to internships as well as jobs. We begin the series on how to utilize the Handshake database your greatest source for opportunities, events, and resources
Class-Based Co-Curriculum
Our co-curriculum includes all the fun and Pitzer traditions of a typical semester at Pitzer, but it also emphasizes the important learning that happens outside of formal classroom settings. Our co-curricular experiences have been structured to support all students with specific offerings for our First-Year, Sophomore, Junior and Senior students. These “class-based” initiatives have been created in progressive and sequenced ways to ensure opportunities for a robust Pitzer experience. Visit the Co-Curriculum webpage.
Pitzer Academic Support Services (PASS)
The primary mission of Pitzer College’s Academic Support Services (PASS) is to assist students in achieving academic success. PASS is committed to collaborating with Pitzer’s diverse community to ensure that all aspects of campus life- learning, working, and living are accessible to all students. PASS provides resources, training, programming, collaboration, and direct services to facilitate academic success, create inclusive environments, and achieve access and equity.
Please check out our wellness Instagram (@pzstrive2thrive) as well as Pitzer’s online wellness magazine, CampusWell.
Residence Life
Welcome to Pitzer Residence Life! We strive to “Create a Caring Living-Learning Community” for all of our students. We invite you to explore the resources below, engage with this summer, and please don’t be a stranger! We will literally be your neighbors while living on-campus and we are here to help get you started on your Pitzer journey.
We encourage all students to follow-us on Facebook and Instagram as we advertise engagement opportunities, run housing selection processes, and answer all your questions.
Be sure to review all our website information including the following important links:
And, as always, feel free to email us at [email protected], call us at 909-607-3900, schedule a Zoom conversation, or send us a DM on Instagram. We’re here to help!
7C Student Services