Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to honor and celebrate Hispanic Americans' contributions, cultures, and histories. The celebration occurs from September 15th to October 15th. September 15 is Independence Day for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. To learn more, click here. 

SLDL Spotify Channel

President Jessup's Summer 2020 Playlist

Do you enjoy listening to music while you work, or study? If so, check out SLDLʻs Spotify channel. Each month, SLDL will feature a new playlist for your listening pleasure. Click the link below to listen to this monthʻs playlist provided by President Len Jessup. He calls this his "Just For Fun" playlist. 

COVID-19 Continuity Pages: Student Life

During these unprecedented times, we see you and hear you. If you are experiencing food or financial insecurity, are concerned about utilities, health insurance, mental health, or your status as an undocumented student and/or international student, please see the resources listed under FAQ- Student Engagement.

We are also working hard to provide ways for students to remain engaged through online sessions and events! There are many opportunities to connect to the CGU community. You can follow us on social media (@studentlife.cgu) and like us on Facebook. Connect with Graduate Student Council or join a club or organization! 

There are various ways to get involved, let us know how you’ve been engaging in community!

COVID-19 Continuity Pages: Learning & Research 

During the new normal, we highly recommend you familiarize yourself with this semester's online education. Best practices for learning remotely include live or synchronous classes, where you meet and communicate remotely through email, chat, video conference, and other options. You could also conduct self-directed work through recordings, video or audio media, PDFs, quizzes and other assessments or other possibilities. Don’t forget to upgrade to Zoom 5.0!

The library is still at your service! There’s various e-books available and you can make a virtual appointment with a librarian.

If applicable, be sure that you are familiar with IRB and if anything is required of you during this unprecedented time. Click here for more information on learning continuity and here for research continuity. (Please make sure you have access to your CGU username, password and email address to continue to use Canvas, Zoom or any other CGU system.)

Jewish High Holy Days

Rosh Hashanah: Friday, September 18 - Sunday, September 20
Yom Kippur: Sunday, September 27 - Monday, September 28

The Jewish High Holy Days which includes Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year (September 18th -20th), and Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement (September 27th-28th). If you plan to celebrate the Jewish Holidays during a class, please contact your Professor and the Dean of Students at deanof.students@cgu.edu. 

If you are interested in joining the virtual campus celebrations for the High Holy Days, e-mail Rabbi Danny at dshapiro@claremont.edu, or visit Claremont Hillel’s website at https://colleges.claremont.edu/hillel/hh/schedule/

Ask Me Tables

Monday, August 31 - Wednesday, September 2

We know that the first week of classes is filled with excitement and some last-minute nerves. Perhaps, you have questions that you don't know who to ask, or you aren't sure about how to log into your Canvas page; we are available to offer support. The Office of Student Engagement is here to virtually assist students as you navigate the first week of the fall term. The student engagement team will be hosting Ask Me Drop-in hours on Monday, August 31 through Wednesday, September 2. You can visit their website for a full listing of times and Zoom links.

Katie from SLDL will also be there at the following times to answer health insurance questions: 

• Monday, August 31 from 10:30-12:30pm and 4:00pm to 5:00pm
• Tuesday, September 1 from 10:30-12:00pm
• Wednesday, September 2 from 12:30-2:30pm

International Insurance Info Session

September 1 at 9 AM & 12 PM

GeoBlue representatives will host health insurance webinars for international students! They will go over the CGU Student Health Insurance plan and how to waive out. You must register for the event to receive zoom details! Link in bio for event information.

RSVP REQUIRED: 9 AM and 12 PM

Perseverance in Crisis (panel discussion)

Wednesday, September 2 | 11 AM - 12 PM

Peter Drucker said, "The only thing we know about the future is that it will be different," and in times of great change and crisis, this statement only rings more true.

From launching a business during a pandemic to managing finances during a world-wide recession, Drucker alumni have learned how to persevere through crisis and adapt to an ever-changing digital and technological landscape.

Moderated by alum Jesse Imbach '06, this panel will explore how Drucker alumni have managed their way through crises while utilizing the principles they learned throughout their CGU education. We hope you will join us in this discussion with panelists Shona Gupta '99, Tom Hsieh '04, and Annie Lee '06!

Register here. 

CPT Workshops

Thursday, September 3 & Friday, September 11

SLDL will host a Curricular Practical Training (CPT) workshop which is open to all current F-1 students interested in off-campus work experience in their fields of study. During the session, we will cover information on what CPT is, who is eligible to apply, the application timeline and materials. 

If you would like to learn more about CPT, join us on Zoom. We look forward to seeing you!

RSVP REQUIRED: September 3 and September 11

Saturday Morning Coffee & Games

Saturday, September 5 | 10 AM - 11 AM

It's Saturday morning! FLOURISH in Your First Year invites first year students to get together for games and fun! This is an informal activity, families and pets are welcome! Please check your CGU emails for event registration information and zoom links.

Labor Day

Monday, September 7 

CGU will be closed in honor of Labor Day- a national holiday created by the labor movement to celebrate American workers. Labor day weekend also marks the end of summer. Learn more here. 

OPT Workshops

Tuesday, September 8 & Wednesday, September 16

SLDL will host an Optional Practical Training (OPT) workshop which is open to all current F-1 students, especially those who are planning to graduate and apply for OPT during the current or upcoming semester, or those interested in pre-completion OPT. During the session, we will cover information on what OPT is, who is eligible to apply, the application timeline and materials, etc. 

If you would like to learn more about OPT, join us on Zoom. We look forward to seeing you!

RSVP REQUIRED: September 8 and September 16

Club Deadline Application

Friday, September 11

Club registrations are accepted year round; however, to be eligible for club funding in the fall semester you must return your completed club registration or renewal application to the SLDL office by 5 PM on September 11th. 

Also, we highly encourage students to check out our page for information on registered clubs and their contact information!

First Year Mixer

Friday, September 11 | 11:30 AM - 12 PM

FLOURISH in Your First Year invite first year students to a virtual networking session. This is an opportunity for first year students to form valuable personal and professional connections.

Join here. 

Domestic Health Insurance Deadline   

Sunday, September 13 

The deadline to wiave out of CGU's health insurance has been extended to September 13th. Click here for plan details. Click here for the waiver application. For any questions, please contact HealthIns@cgu.edu. 

Politics, COVID-19, and Racial Disparities in Health 

Thursday, September 17 | 11 - 11:45 PM

Join us for a faculty talk with Javier M. Rodríguez. This webinar provides a brief outline on some newly discovered connections between health outcomes, racial disparities in health, and U.S. politics. We will also discuss how some of these associations are now manifesting during the COVID-19 pandemic and how they are affecting vulnerable populations (for example, immigrants) in the U.S. 

Click here to register. 

IGNITE Meet & Greet 

Thursday, September 17 | 12 PM

IGNITE mentors and mentees are invited to share lunch and conversation to kick off the year.

IGNITE provides mentors AND mentees with mutually beneficial relationships by offering opportunities to discuss research, professional development, and graduate life. This program supports an inclusive campus culture for students of all backgrounds.

RSVP here. 

Leadership Summit

Wednesday, September 30 | 12 PM - 1 PM

How do you leverage social media as a university leader? Is it just as simple as posting a flyer to Instagram? What's branding got to do with anything?

CGU's Assistant Director of Digital Content & Engagement, Meg Castro, will be filling in the blanks on what it means to run a social media account as a university leader. Tune in to learn social media best practices, how to stay organized, and your responsibility as an ambassador of CGU.

EmPOWER Center Services 

Fall 2020

The EmPOWER Center will be offering 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 our 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. 

Hanging with the Chaplains

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

Every week on Mondays 11am-12pm and Thursdays 3-4pm 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. 

Monsour Counseling & Psychological Services 

Fall 2020 Virtual Workshops

• Mindfulness Mondays! Beginning 8/31, we will be posting new videos every Monday! Please see our Instagram at @MCAPSclaremont for more information
• Centering Black Experiences Tuesdays, 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. PST 9/8, 9/22. Join us for conversations related to narratives, racism, healing, gender, & more. To register contact: Shawndeeia.Drinkard@claremont.edu.
• Anxiety Management Workshop Series Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-12:00 p.m. PST 9/22, 9/29. 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 Wednesdays, 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. PST 9/23, 9/30. We will cover different topics about healthy relationships. To register contact: Miao.Li@claremont.edu or Shalom.Alaichamy@claremont.edu
• Creative Expressions Thursdays, 1 p.m-2p.m. PST 9/17 - 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 Thursdays, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. PST 9/24, 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. Topics include: cultural adjustment and challenges, campus resources, stress management, healthy relationships and American holidays. To register contact: Miao.Li@claremont.edu