Student Veterans Recognition

SLDL will spotlight Student Veterans this month! If you have or are serving in the armed forces and would like your story featured on our website, please email student.life@cgu.edu and include your name, CGU school/center, branch of service, any details about your service you would like to share, and a photo. 

To thank our Veterans for their commitment, SLDL encourages all members of the community to submit a message of thanks to be shared on our MyCGU site.

Chaplains Office

As elections and the holidays are coming up, we recognize that religion and spirituality can play a factor for many CGU students. To support our community, we are reminding you about one of many of TCCS resources, the Chaplains Office! They serve as confidential spiritual counselors, emotional leaders, and provide ethical leadership to the campus community at large. 

To subscribe to their newsletter, click here. 
For more information about the Chaplains Office, please visit their website. 

Spring Semester 

President Jessup and Provost Easton announced that we will continue an online flex model for the upcoming spring semester. 

If you're unsure on how to access resources and support please see the following links: 

• FAQ- Student Engagement
• Research Continuity
• Learning Continuity
• Claremont Library Services Info Session

Daylight Savings Time Ends 

Sunday, November 1 | 2 AM 

Daylight Savings Time is ending! Be sure to set your clocks back one hour for some extra sleep! 

To learn more about Daylight Savings Time, please visit timeanddate.com's website. 

Dia De Los Muertos 

Monday, November 2 | 12 PM - 1 PM 

The Offices of Student Engagement and SLDL will host a virtual Dia De Los Muertos celebration. Join us as we talk about the history and cultural significance of this day. There will be a trivia competition and the opportunity to build your own virtual altar. We hope to see you there!

Register here. 

Presidential & Local Elections 

Tuesday, November 3 

It's voting season! Have you cast your ballot yet? Don't forget, the last day to vote is November 3rd!

To find your local polling site visit vote.org's website. 

Coping with the Load: Time Management & Developing Habits​ 

Tuesday, November 3 | 12 PM - 1 PM

The dynamics of the graduate school workload are unique, and it is often a challenge to integrate academic demands into the rest of life. This workshop gives you tools to thrive during graduate school by providing time management techniques to develop sustainable habits and plan effectively. This event is sponsored by the First Year Experience program.

Register here. 

Queer Resource Center Virtual Drop In Hours

Wednesday, November 4 | 12 PM - 1 PM 

Have you met the Queer Resource Center staff and community? Need a quick check-in? Join the QRC staff for an informal virtual meet-up to check-in, connect share stories, provide referrals, and learn about upcoming events.

Join here. 

For more information or to subscribe to the newsletter, please contact QRC staff at qrcstaff@gmail.com.

OBSA BLACK IN...Career Series

Thursday, November 5 | 6 PM - 7 PM
Thursday, November 19 | 6 PM - 7 PM

The Office of Black Student Affairs (OBSA) is sponsoring this series to help students attain insightful information from Black professionals in various career fields. From education to entertainment, whatever your career of choice is, it's important to start building your career network. These unique sessions will inform you of what it takes for people of color to start a business, be a boss, and strategize skillfully in the job market. It's never too early or late to focus on your career! Maximize your opportunities now!

Register here. 

Fright Night: The Role of Gender and Race in Horror Films

Tuesday, November 10 | 12 PM - 1 PM 

Halloween may have passed but the horror genre is here to stay. This panel discussion will include students from the School of Arts and Humanities and center on an examination and critique of the horror genre and its promotion of gender-based stereotypes and racial injustice. This panel will be facilitated by staff members David Altman, MA in Humanities with a concentration in Cinema & Media Studies and David Estudiante, Assistant Director of Student Engagement.

Register here.

Veterans Day

Wednesday, November 11 

CGU will be open, but we can still find ways to honor our veterans! 

Here's a (non exhaustive) list of virtual ways to support and honor veterans: 

• Fly the American Flag
• Have food delivered or leave groceries at their door
• Send a card or letter to a hospitalized/homebound veteran
• Call service members and veterans to say thank you
• Share what your veteran and/or freedom means to you on social media
• Hear veterans' stories in their own words either by asking people you know or going to StoryCorps' podcast. 

Fresh Check Day  

Wednesday, November 11 | 12 PM - 12:30 PM, 5 PM - 5:30 PM 

The countdown is on! CGU & KGI will hold our fourth Grad Fresh Check Day in a couple weeks! Save the date by marking your calendar now for November 11, 2020 at 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm (30 minutes each). Check in on your mental health at this fun, virtual, fair-like event, featuring music, interactive games and activities, great prizes, and more! 

• Register for the 12 PM event here. 
• Register for the 5 PM event here. 

Racism in Public Health Talks - with Dr. Lindsey Treviño 

Thursday, November 12 | 12 PM - 1 PM 

The SCGH Student Association Board invites you to the Fall 2020 Public Health Talks: A speaker series on Racism in Public Health. We firmly believe that racism is a Public Health issue. 

For the month of November, we welcome Dr. Lindsey Treviño from City of Hope where she will discuss "Environmental Racism." 

These events will be free and open to the public.
Register here. 

Public Health Talk Wrap Up 

Thursday, November 12 | 1:30 PM - 2 PM 

Join Student Support Specialist, Allyssa Ungrue, MPH as she takes over the School of Community and Global Health Instagram account. Allyssa will go live on instagram at the conclusion of the Public Health Talk. 

Join Allysa on Instagram. 

Information Literacy and Library Services: Critical Tools for Graduate Student Success​

Thursday, November 12 | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM  

As a graduate student information literacy is crucial to one’s success. Jennifer Beamer, Scholarly Communication Librarian and Kimberly Jackson, STEM Librarian will facilitate a one hour session on information literacy as a set of abilities that graduate students must develop as they navigate the ability to locate, evaluate information effectively required to engage in their field of study. This event is sponsored by the First Year Experience program.

Register here. 

THRIVE Summit Day 3

Saturday, November 14 | 9 AM - 12 PM

Day 3 of the THRIVE Summit is open to all graduate scholars of color. Themes of action and empowerment, creating your legacy, and navigating life after graduate school will round-out this portion of the Summit.

Be prepared to:

• Hear from CGU alumni to imagine life after graduate school
• Begin to create and envision your legacy
• Move forward in leadership and professional pathways

This event is sponsored by the First Year Experience program.

Register here. 

Beyond Extractive Renewables: Addressing Ethical Dilemmas in Decarbonization

Saturday, November 17 | 7 PM - 8 PM

GenUN is a national initiative of UNA-USA to engage and energize young supporters around the work of the United Nations and we are proud to have a chapter here at the Claremont Colleges. 

One of our events will feature a guest lecturer, Dr. James J. A. Blair, Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography & Anthropology at Cal Poly Pomona, who will discuss ethical dilemmas involved in environmental decision-making, particularly in the context of decarbonization. 

Register here. 

For more information on GenUN events visit their website. 

International Education Week 

Monday, November 16 - Friday, November 20

Food can be a source of comfort and care for many of us, especially when we're far from home. These comforting dishes offers an opportunity to share one's culture, history, and traditions! Celebrate your home country by sharing a favorite recipe with the CGU community! You can include the dish, a photo, recipe, and any details you like.

Email student.life@cgu.edu to join in.

Student Leadership Summit Part 3: ADA and Marketing and Event Planning​ 

Thursday, November 19 | 12 PM - 1 PM

Please join Associate Dean of Students Jami Hinshaw and Katie Fierro from SLDL for an interactive workshop on ADA (disability) compliance for communications, marketing and event planning. Be sure to bring your questions!

Register here. 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Thanksgiving Break 

Wednesday, November 25 - Friday, November 27 

CGU will be closed for the Thanksgiving break. We hope everyone has a restful time! 

EmPOWER Center Services 

The EmPOWER Center offers the following services: 

1. Phone/Dixy.me sessions with Project Sister counselors. To schedule, please call (909) 607-0690. Ongoing sessions are available to students currently receiving EmPower counseling services OR to students living within CA. Students living outside of CA receive intial emotional support and referrals in their local communities (in keeping with CA mental health licensing laws).
2. Phone/Zoom sessions with the EmPOWER director, Rima Shah (she's a confidential advocate). To schedule, please call (909) 607-2689 or email rshahempower@claremont.edu (available to students no matter where they are located in the world). 
3. EmPOWER's 7C-wide educational programs will be offered via Zoom, videos, and more. 

Latinx Mental Health Workshops 

We acknowledge all of the changes that are taking place in your lives. As such, CLSA, the Chicano Latino Student Affairs Office teamed up with Dr. Dana Reyes, Monsour Psychologist, to provide our students wellness workshops. Dr. Dana Reyes specializes in strengths-based therapy, while taking into account cultural, social, and systemic factors. 

Check out these two workshops occurring on the 1st and 3rd Monday from 2 PM to 3 PM. 

• November 2: Mindful Eating
• November 16: Yoga for stress relief

You must RSVP, in order to receive the Zoom link.
Register here. 

EmPOWER Center Launches:
Restorative Yoga Workshop Series
& 
New Conversation Series on Healthy Relationships, Let's Talk About It 

Restorative Yoga will occur on November 13th.

Register for yoga here. 

Let's Talk About It will discuss "Boundaries and Consent" on November 12th.

Register for conversations here. 

Hanging with the Chaplains

Mondays | 11 AM - 12 PM
Thursdays | 3 PM - 4 PM

Every week on Mondays from 11am-12pm and Thursdays from 3pm-4pm PT, we have open office hours for students to drop in, meet the Chaplains and fellow students, and ask questions regarding the faith community at the Claremont Colleges. 

Visit the CGU Events Calendar for event information.

Monsour Counseling & Psychological Services 

Fall 2020 Virtual Workshops

• Mindfulness Mondays! Please visit our Instagram at @MCAPSclaremont to view the latest video.
• Centering Black Experiences on Tuesdays. Join us for conversations related to narratives, racism, healing, gender, and more. To register contact: Shawndeeia.Drinkard@claremont.edu.
• Anxiety Management Workshop Series on Tuesdays from 11am-12pm. Students will explore ways of coping with anxiety by living in full experience rather than running from the stressors of life. To register contact: Grant.Goodman@claremont.edu
• Healthy Relationships on Wednesdays from 3pm-4:30pm. We will cover different topics about healthy relationships. To register contact: Miao.Li@claremont.edu or Shalom.Alaichamy@claremont.edu
• Creative Expressions on Thursdays from 1pm-2pm. This biweekly drop-in workshop will focus on developing healthy coping through artistic expression. To register contact: Emily.Bragg@claremont.edu or Lisette.Sanchez2@claremont.edu
• International Student Drop-in Coffee Hour on Thursdays from 10am-11am. This is a biweekly supportive space for international students to get to know each other and engage in conversations about topics related to their experience at the Claremont Colleges. To register contact: Miao.Li@claremont.edu