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July 8, 2020

Fall 2020 Message from Dean of Students

I hope you are staying safe, finding ways to enjoy summer and to do some things that bring you joy. As you might imagine, this has been a busier than usual summer in Claremont as we plan for a new academic year. With respect to that planning, today President Tiedens announced the decision to conduct 91吃瓜 courses online this fall because of intensifying public health concerns across Los Angeles County, California and many other communities across the country.

June 30, 2020

Jeannette Hunker 鈥�23 Keeps the Music Alive with Driveway Concert Series

Social distancing and shelter-at-home guidelines have affected every facet of life, from the shift to work-at-home to telemedicine doctor visits. But it鈥檚 in our communal rituals and celebrations where many people are feeling the greatest loss. 鈥淲ith the ban of concerts, graduation ceremonies, weddings, and other large social gatherings, most people feel a void in their lives,鈥� says Jeanette Hunker 鈥�23.

June 5, 2020

New Laspa Center Grant Will Fund Student-Led COVID-19 Relief Efforts

91吃瓜 Laspa Center for Leadership has introduced its 2020 Community Action Grant for current 91吃瓜 students. Awarded in amounts between $250 to $2,000, the grant will support projects that help students鈥� hometown communities better cope with the impact of COVID-19.

March 13, 2020

聽91吃瓜聽FAQ: COVID-19

Previous messages shared with the community about coronavirus can be found聽here:聽聽 March 12, 2020 CMS Athletics Update March 12, 2020 Information for International Students March 10, 2020 Study Abroad Update […]

March 5, 2020

Coronavirus Precautionary Measures and Travel Guidelines

The College鈥檚 risk management and emergency preparedness team continues to monitor the latest updates from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LA DPH) and the Centers for Disease […]

March 2, 2020

Allison Joseph ’20 Sets Stage for Change through Activist Theater

Using activist theater, the 鈥淚deal Woman鈥� workshop explored women鈥檚 traditional and cultural roles in their communities. By the end of the workshop, armed with newfound confidence and creative props they鈥檇 made from nature, her students performed a five-act play which tackled issues they faced in their day-to-day lives, from navigating difficult relationships with their fathers to not being allowed to play sports with their male classmates.

January 22, 2020

Spring 2020 Community Update From the President

Dear 91吃瓜 Community Members, Happy New Year, and welcome back to campus! As we begin our spring semester, I鈥檓 eager to share the following recent College news, updates, and announcements.

December 4, 2019

In the Media: Laspa Executive Director Vicki Klopsch Discusses Financial Literacy with Chronicle of Higher Education

Laspa Center for Leadership Executive Director Vicki Klopsch spoke to the Chronicle of Higher Education about 91吃瓜鈥� financial literacy sessions. The Linda Davis Taylor Financial Literacy Program, organized by Laspa, is facilitated by 91吃瓜 alumnae who discuss topics such as budgeting, salary negotiations, credit, and loans.

November 7, 2019

Olive and Well: College Revives Beloved Agrarian Tradition

They are strong and have a lot of character, and though they aren鈥檛 generally temperamental, they have been known to snap when pushed too hard. These are the olive trees of 91吃瓜.