Women's History Month

March is Women's History Month, a time to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions women have made. It is also a time to reflect on how far society has come in regards to gender equality and look at the work that is still needed.

Here are some book recommendations: 

• Off with Her Head: Three Thousand Years of Demonizing Women in Power by Eleanor Herman
• Sister Outsider by Audre Lorde

For the full list of recommendations, please visit our blog! 

Irish American History Month

Irish Heritage Month is an annual observance originating in the United States, where it is known as Irish-American Heritage Month. It has received official recognition from governments in the United States and Canada. It was first celebrated by proclamation of the President and Congress in the United States to honor the achievements and contributions of Irish Americans. The heritage month is in March to coincide with Saint Patrick's Day, the Irish national holiday on March 17. Heritage Months are usually proclaimed by nations to celebrate centuries of contributions by a group to a country.

Call for Veterans leaders

Interest Deadline: March 6, 2024

The Claremont Graduate University Student Veteran Association is looking for new student leaders. Are you a student veteran passionate about student veteran affairs? Then join other veteran leaders to reactivate our local chapter of the SVA!

Email student.life@cgu.edu.

Kin*dle Easter Egg Decoration

Thursday, March 28th | 12 PM- 3 PM Location: SLDL House

Join the Office of Student Life, Diversity, and Leadership team for a fun Thursday afternoon decorating eggs and enjoying some Easter themed snacks.

What is kin*dle? A space for continuing students to develop community

kin*dle actively acknowledges that our student body maintains multiple roles in their daily lives beyond CGU. It also recognizes that community building starts with and includes personal family and academic family. With this in mind, kin*dle seeks to create spaces and opportunities where continuing students can focus on developing a diverse and inclusive community.

Whale Watching

7C international students have a chance to go on a whale-watching trip at Newport Beach over Spring Break, March 11th, from 9:15 am - 5 pm! Come and have fun at the beach and enjoy the wonderful sights of beautiful whales living their lives in the sea. Link to register will go live on Monday - check your emails!

Student Spotlight

Meet Bethanie Simms! Bethanie is a first year PhD English student. She was born in Hemet, California and moved to Western Colorado where she became an athlete and spent a lot of time in the outdoors, hiking, hunting, and fishing. These experiences served her well when she became a Marine Corps Officer in 2011. 

Now, she is interested in recovering the voices of women who have fought as warriors throughout history. Their stories have been washed away by the male only stories that predominate war writing culture. Her scholarship also investigates gender theory of female narratives through the lens of the abilities of their bodies. 

Read more about Bethanie's journey on our blog!

Club Spotlight

Art Loft Film

Art Loft Films is a student-run organization that will enhance the culture of the 7C community by offering a free “art movie” night to all students. We will do pop-up screenings around the campus and offer free popcorn and refreshments. This organization promotes artists-driven content in films to add aspiration and education to the creative community and aspiring filmmakers, artists and art enthusiasts.

Reina Alvarez, the club leader and founder, started the club based on the importance of community and an outlet for the stress graduate students go through. For Reina, enjoying art, films and food is a way to take back some time for well-being and self-care.

"I didn't grow up watching films in isolation, it was in the movie theatres having a shared experience which is why I wanted to bring this unique experience to the Claremont Colleges campus. "