World AIDS Day 

On December 1, 1988, World Aids Day became one of eleven official global public health campaigns to increase HIV awareness and speak out against HIV stigma. 

You can learn more about World AIDS on hiv.gov. 

Queer Resource Center 

The Queer Resource Center (QRC) is a 7C resource center serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, asexual, omnisexual, and pansexual communities, as well as allies. The QRC seeks to foster a safer, more diverse, and inclusive campus by educating and engaging the 7C community about the multiplicity of sexual and gender identities.

To learn more, please visit their website.  
To join their mailing list to receive their newsletter, please email qrcstaff@gmail.com.

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

“How do social justice movements influence your field or art?” 

Wednesday, December 2 | 4 PM - 5:30 PM 

2020! Not only were we impacted by a global pandemic, but we also saw a rise in social justice movements across the nation. Join Assistant Director of Student Engagement, David Estudiante and a panel of SAH students to discuss how 2020, specifically the pandemic and social justice movements have impacted their field or artwork. Come engage in a conversation regarding ways you can reinterpret movements and create equitable practices in your field. Register here.

Ask Me Pop-Up with the Office of Student Engagement

Thursday, December 3 | 12 PM - 1 PM

The Office of Student Engagement hosts monthly pop-ups to engage with students and build community. During these virtual drop-ins we partner with resources, campus and consortium wide, and share information regarding upcoming events, workshops, programs and much more. We hope that you take the time to join us for an upcoming pop-up to meet with your student support specialists and hear about all of the amazing events and resources that are forth coming.

Register here. 

OPT Workshop

Thursday, December 3 | 12 PM - 1 PM

December graduates – there is still time to apply for OPT!

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. ⠀

Register here. 

Chabad First Friday of the Month Pre-Shabbat Gathering!

Friday, December 4 | 1 PM - 2 PM

On the first Friday of every month, we will have a pre-Shabbat gathering at 3PM PT. This is a time to relax, chat with friends, and take a moment of reflection during a stressful time. We hope to see you there!

Register here. 
Contact Rabbi Yossi here. 

Consulting Club Meeting

Friday, December 4 | 7 PM - 8:30 PM 

The Consulting Club will be having our last meeting of the semester on December 4, from 7-8:30 pm. We will be wrapping up the semester by asking students what they would like to see next semester, announcing initiatives, and practicing a case study.

Zoom ID: 963 1892 9087

GSC General Meeting

Friday, December 4 & Friday, December 18 
12 PM - 1 PM 

The GSC meets every two weeks to convene, review, and discuss open matters. This general meeting is open to all students to attend. The meeting will provide the CGU community with insight on the projects GSC is working on to better support the graduate community.

Register here. 

Exam De-Stress Week

December 7 - 11 | 12 PM - 12:30 PM

Join us for a week of destress activities during exam week. Weʻll showcase videos, and host SSS Extraordinaire, Violet Luxton for Desk Yoga. 

• Monday: Sound bowl meditation (register here)
• Wednesday: Desk yoga (register here)
• Friday: Full body stretch (register here)

FYE - Navigating the Stress Pit  

Tuesday, December 8 | 12 PM - 1 PM

Join us for an interactive workshop & discussion on tips for learning to navigate highly stressful environments & times in your life. We hope that you leave the session feeling more equipped to face stressful periods that you will encounter as a student and beyond your time at CGU!

Join here. 

Western Civilization's Need for a Moral Compass  

Wednesday, December 9 | 1 PM - 2 PM

Claremont Graduate Christian Fellowship CGCF will be hosting an online talk by Dr. Joel West of Keck Graduate Institute. Dr West is Professor of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, and Program Director, Master of Business and Science at KGI. 

For the Zoom link, please contact John Mauger: john.mauger@cgu.edu

Hanukkah Candle Lighting

Thursday, December 10 | 5 PM - 6 PM

Join us for a Zoom candle lighting on Thursday, Dec 10 at 5pm PT to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah! Bring your menorah and candles, we will light together, sing the blessings, and wish each other a happy Hanukkah.

Zoom link here. 

GSC's Ugly Year Ugly Sweater Winter Festival 2020

Thursday, December 10 | 12 PM - 2 PM
Friday, December 11 | 4 PM - 6 PM 

Round out the semester by participating in the Winter Festival that will take place over two days. This event is structured so that you can pop in at any time, so don’t be shy if you only have a little time to spare. We plan to have games and activities that are sure to give you a breather amidst the stresses of finals. Keep an eye out for more details about exciting contests and prizes!.

Zoom link here. 

Community Coffee Break for Parent Scholars  

Friday, December 11 | 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

Parent Scholars join us for a Community Coffee Break! Let’s talk final papers and projects and tips on self-care over the winter break.

Register here. 

Continuing Advanced ESL Workshop Series for International Students 

Friday, December 11 | 7 PM - 9 PM

International Scholars Program will be hosting a workshop to help international students manage common idioms, expressions, and slang in American English, particularly those they will hear often both inside and outside of class, and the meaning and origins behind them.

For the Zoom link, please contact isp@cgu.edu

International Students English Games Event!  

Saturday, December 19 | 8 PM - 10 PM

Open to all International Students!
Join us for a FUN yet challenging event to practice your English skills hosted by the International Scholars Program at CGU!
Meet up and be social with other international students and ISP instructors as you test your knowledge of the English language, idioms, verbs, academic and daily vocabulary, along with some fun trivia.
There will be prizes for the winners of each round of games.

Register here. 

Winter Break 

Monday, December 21 - Friday, January 1

CGU will be closed for winter break. We hope everyone has a restful and safe vacation! 

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. 

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