Campus News (page 20)
Spring 2021 Welcome from Dean Johnson
I take heart in being part of a community that has shown so much resilience, strength, and faith in a better tomorrow, and I am grateful for the grace and flexibility you continue to afford 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú staff and faculty. I know I speak for my colleagues across the College when I say we appreciate your understanding and patience during what has been a difficult time for us all.
Read MorePresidential Search Update
Dear 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Community Members, As our community prepares for President Tiedens’ departure from 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú and the search for our 10th president, the Board of Trustees will provide periodic updates […]
Read MoreSpring 2021 Community Update
Consistent with local and state directives and our commitment to protect the health and safety of our campus community and neighbors, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú will continue to operate remotely for the spring semester.
Read MoreSpring 2021 Community Update
Dear 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Community Members: I hope that this message finds you rested after a break from school and work and refreshed by time spent with loved ones. Many who […]
Read More51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Presents Celebrates Fifth Anniversary, Announces Spring 2021 Season
51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Presents’ spring 2021 season will celebrate the series’ fifth anniversary with a slate of virtual, experiential events focused on the future of literature, food, politics, and music.
Read MoreResponse to the Events of January 6
Yesterday, we witnessed an unprecedented attack on our democratic institutions, an assault on our constitutional process, and the stark discrepancy between law enforcement’s response to the insurrection and violence at the Capitol and their response to this summer’s peaceful protests against systemic racism and inequity. As scholars and citizens, we must uphold the conditions in which democracy thrives, including the robust inquiry that comes with being members of a liberal arts community.
Read MoreStudents, Young Alums Add Their Books to 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’ Strong Literary Tradition
Nikita Chinamanthur ’20 didn’t plan to write a novel. When she set out to tackle her first book-length project last September, she intended to write a nonfiction exploration of Hindi cinema. However, Chinamanthur soon found herself drawn to a very different kind of story.
Read MoreSpotlight on Staff: Marina Muncan, Claremont-Mudd-51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Stags and Athenas Cross-Country Coach
The Claremont-Mudd-51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú (CMS) Stags and Athenas cross-country programs recently welcomed Marina Muncan as their new head coach. Muncan comes to Claremont with over 14 years of coaching experience, most recently as the coach for women’s distance runners at Rutgers University for the last five years. Muncan also competed for the Serbian national team in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London and was a finalist at the 2012 European Championships.
Read MoreSpring Semester Update
Based on the recent announcements about LA County’s timeline and metrics for reevaluating guidance for higher education, the 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Board of Trustees and senior team have concluded that it will not be possible for students to return to campus in January. Consequently, spring semester will begin in a remote format. We continue to work toward the goal of allowing students to return to campus for the second half of the semester.
Read MoreBoard Chair Presidential Transition Message
This week, President Lara Tiedens shared her plans to leave 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú effective April 15 to become the Executive Director of the Schwarzman Scholars program. The College has flourished during President Tiedens’ tenure, benefitting from her passion for higher education, commitment to gender equity, and expertise in institutional development.
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