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Newsroom (page 53)
Announcement of 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’s 10th President
Dear 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Community Members, I am pleased to announce that the Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Suzanne Keen as the 10th president of 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú, effective July 1, […]
Read More51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’ Literary Atmosphere Inspires Alum Authors
After years surrounded by such a wealth of literary influences, it’s no surprise that many 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú alums have become authors in their own right—one look at the College’s Manu51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú list highlights the publishing power of the 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú community.
Read MoreIn the Media: Jaimie Ding ’21 Named to Inaugural Los Angeles Times Fellowship Program
Jaimie Ding ’21 was selected for the inaugural class of the Los Angeles Times’ new year-long fellowship program for early-career journalists, the Times announced.
Read MoreIn the Media: Pasadena Star-News Reviews Concurrent Exhibitions by Alison Saar ’78
The Pasadena Star-News reviewed sculptor and printmaker Alison Saar ’78’s exhibition Alison Saar: of Aether and Earthe, on display concurrently at both the Armory Center for the Arts in Pasadena and the Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College.
Read MoreIn the Media: In Wall Street Journal, Stacey Wood Discusses Online Scams Targeted at Young People
In the Wall Street Journal, Stacey Wood, Molly Mason Jones Chair in Psychology and professor of psychology, discussed online get-rich-quick scams that are targeted at young people. As the prominence […]
Read MorePeer Health Educators Help Students Practice Mental and Physical Wellbeing
Tiernan offers a holistic range of services to 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú students, such as multi-purpose studios, group fitness classes, a pool, and a new student-designed wellness room. One of Tiernan’s most notable services is its Peer Health Educators program, developed by a group of student leaders committed to promoting mental and physical wellbeing.
Read MoreIn the Media: Judith Wilde ’71 Examines Presidential Hiring Process Trends in Higher Ed Dive
In a piece she co-authored for Higher Ed Dive, Judith Wilde ’71, a research professor in the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University, found that college and university presidents are growing more diverse and staying for shorter periods.
Read MoreIn the Media: Los Angeles Times Features Undanced Dances Through Prison Walls in List of Weekend Event Highlights
The Los Angeles Times highlighted dance faculty Suchi Branfman’s Undanced Dances Through Prison Walls in its list of upcoming weekend events.
Read MoreDEIJ Campus Update
It is my pleasure to introduce the 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú IDEA Initiative Newsletter, a resource to keep our stakeholders abreast of and engaged in the ongoing work of becoming a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable educational community. This newsletter offers an opportunity to highlight the collective contributions of many individuals in our community who are building a more inclusive 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú.
Read MoreOlive Harvest’s Return Creates Organic Space for Education, Community, and Sustainability
On November 5, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú hosted its traditional Olive Harvest, an event that furthers the College’s sustainability efforts by utilizing the campus’s edible plants as a food source. More than 200 students, faculty, staff, and members of the surrounding Claremont community harvested approximately 700 pounds of olives.
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