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August 24, 2017

Meet the 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Class of 2021

This week, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú welcomes the Class of 2021, whose members began a five-day orientation program that will culminate in the first day of classes, August 29. 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’ first-year class is made up of 329 students, the largest entering class in the College’s history. They have won technology innovation, book, and debate awards, to name a few, and boast a wide range of interests as well as an impressive list of precollege accomplishments.

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The 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Experience: The 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú 360° First-Year Program

As any alumna can attest, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú is more than just a place to learn—the College calls students to embrace leadership, service, integrity, and creativity as part of their path to graduation. To that end, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú offers students myriad ways to develop their abilities both inside and outside the classroom, from clubs and athletics and grants and internships to volunteer opportunities, student government, and peer mentoring.

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August 18, 2017

Mia Shackelford ’17 Weighs in On Trump Presidency as KPCC-FM Panelist

51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú alumna Mia Shackelford ’17 was a featured panelist on popular Southern California radio show Air Talk this week. KPCC-FM show host Larry Mantle led eight guests in a discussion about the Trump presidency and current political climate. #acrossthedivide

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Fall Welcome from 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú

Dear 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Community Members, At the beginning of each academic year, we have an opportunity to recommit to building a thriving community of scholars who contribute to society through […]

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Research and Internships: Siria Medina ’18: Researching Neurobiology in Copenhagen

Biology major Siria Medina ’18 wanted to spend the summer abroad in the hopes that it would help her pursue a Fulbright Fellowship during her senior year. After sending email inquiries to several European laboratories, Medina landed an internship at one of her top choices: Rigshospitalet’s Neurobiology Research Unit in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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August 17, 2017

Awards and Honors: Professors Anne Harley and Nathalie Rachlin Win NEA ArtWorks Grant for Therigatha Premiere

51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Associate Professor of Music Anne Harley and Professor of French Nathalie Rachlin received a grant of $10,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts that will go toward the commission of a new major work of vocal chamber music that highlights scriptural texts of ancient female Buddhist female esoteric practitioners. The premiere is planned for a performance at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú in Claremont, Calif., on March 24, 2018, as the culmination of a weeklong festival across The Claremont Colleges highlighting the function of the arts in healing in post-genocide contemporary Cambodian society. 

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August 14, 2017

Research and Internships: Etelle Stephan ’18: Focusing on Fundraising to Ensure Refugee Rights

As a philosophy, politics, and economics (PPE) major, Etelle Stephan ’18 sought a summer internship that would combine her academic interests. Her search led her to Asylum Access, a nonprofit organization based in Oakland, California, that works to advance refugee rights in their countries of asylum. Asylum Access’ goal is for refugees to live safely, work freely, and have access to education for their children in order to build a better life.

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August 11, 2017

51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Announces Fall 2017 Season of 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Presents Public Events Series

51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Presents at 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú in Claremont, Calif., has announced its fall 2017 public events season featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Junot Díaz, musician and author Art Garfunkel, editor-actress-writer-style guru Tavi Gevinson, and writers and scholars Kwame Anthony Appiah, Danielle Allen, Jac Jemc, Carina Chocano, plus concerts showcasing contemporary musicians La Misa Negra, Meklit, and La Victoria.

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51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Presents: Spring 2017 Season Highlights Video

In 2016–17, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Presents brought the world to 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú and 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú to the world, hosting timely, thought-provoking conversations about art, politics, and the American experience. Here are a few highlights from the Spring 2017 season.

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