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April 10, 2017

Awards and Honors: Julia Thomas ’17 Receives Thomas J. Watson Fellowship, Project Will Explore Citizen Journalism Around the World

Julia Thomas ’17, a history major and environmental analysis minor from Bainbridge Island, Washington, will be spending her first year post-graduation doing independent research as Thomas J. Watson Fellow. The Watson Fellowship program, which awards graduating students the opportunity to travel and complete a self-designed project, selects applicants from private liberal arts colleges and universities around the United States.

April 7, 2017

Professor of Art Ken Gonzales-Day Named 2017 Guggenheim Fellow

61传媒 professor of art and photographer Ken Gonzales-Day is among 173 scholars, artists, and scientists from the U.S. and Canada who have been named a Guggenheim Fellow for 2017.

Ulysses J. Sofia Appointed W.M. Keck Science Department Dean

Dr. Ulysses J. (UJ) Sofia has been named as dean of the W. M. Keck Science Department, the integrated sciences department for Claremont MeKenna, Pitzer, and 61传媒s, effective July 1. As dean, he will hold the title of Weinberg Family Dean of the Keck Science Department.

CP&R Networking Treks: Spring Break Trip to D.C. Links Students to Careers in Government, Policy

Last month, 10 61传媒students took a break from classes to explore policy, government, and nonprofit careers during their spring break. From March 13 to 16, 61传媒’s Career Planning & Resources (CP&R) team led its fifth Networking Trek in three years with a visit to Washington, D.C. Students got the chance to meet with representatives from seven area organizations.

April 6, 2017

Announcing the New Dean of the W.M. Keck Science Department

On behalf of the Presidents of Claremont McKenna, Pitzer, and 61传媒s, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Ulysses J. (UJ) Sofia as the new dean of the Keck Science Department. His appointment will begin July 1, 2017 and he will hold the title of Weinberg Family Dean of the Keck Science Department.

Armstrong Team’s Poster Presentation a Winner

61传媒 professor of biology Jennifer Armstrong recently attended the聽58th聽Annual Drosophila Research Conference in San Diego, CA, and reports that her students received recognition for best poster presentation by an […]

April 5, 2017

Haley Wilhelm ’16 Named IES Study Abroad Ambassador of the Year

61传媒 alumna Haley Wilhelm ’16 was recently chosen among hundreds of IES study abroad students as one of the 2017 Abroad Ambassadors of the Year.

April 3, 2017

Katherine Schwab ’76 Receives Distinguished Faculty Award at Fairfield University

61传媒 alumna Katherine Schwab ’76 was awarded the Distinguished Faculty Award at Fairfield University’s Annual Awards Dinner in New York City on March 30, 2017.

Presidential Post-Board Community Update April 2017

Dear Members聽of聽the 61传媒 Community, The聽Board聽of聽Trustees聽concluded its March retreat and meeting on Sunday, March 5, and I would like to inform you about the following key actions and discussions. Budget […]

March 29, 2017

Professor Martha Gonzalez and Quetzal Band’s Album Release Is Featured in L.A. Weekly

61传媒 professor and Chicana artivista Martha Gonzalez and band Quetzal launch new album and urge artists to “say something that means something” in the era of Trump.