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President, Pitzer College

Claremont, CA
Joined November 2016
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How can California’s state government support higher ed? President Strom C. Thacker (pictured, far left) proudly represented Pitzer College in a conversation about this topic with local leaders and the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU).
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Union College is celebrating #ConstitutionDay with a larger than life wall Constitution. The wall installation was created by Raik Zaghloul, Government Documents Librarian, at Union College Schaffer Library. This library has been part of the #FDLP since 1901. @Schafferlibrary
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James Wiseman is the Gen Z version of Anthony Randolph.
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Union remains committed to the health and safety of the entire campus community. We have a shared responsibility to comply with the guidelines and as we prepare to return to campus for fall, look out for a series of posts educating our community on health and safety protocols.
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Another option for remote students in the fall: Join Prof. Jennifer Mitchell in this examination of queer cultures and countering homophobia. Learn more from @charnamarna here: bit.ly/32N7Gh7
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Another option for remote students at Union in the fall: an experiential course on political campaigns with Prof. Zoe Oxley where students work for a political candidate part-time and share their experiences with their classmates. Learn more here: bit.ly/39kW7im
As Union prepares for a fall of both remote and in-person courses. Learn more about our new online Minerva courses, starting with "Environmental Challenges and Social Responsibility: Today We Answer for Tomorrow" with Prof. Kristin Bidoshi here: bit.ly/2ZTSGMt
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We stand with the members of the @NewYorkSix in objecting to the recent federal actions affecting our international students
The NY6 Presidents have issued a joint statement objecting to recent federal actions affecting international students and scholars. newyork6.org/content/ny6-pre…
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The College has announced its plans for the fall. Union Where You Are is designed to meet the needs of our community and provide every student with an exceptional academic experience. First years will be on campus while all other students will have the option
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Luke Dosiek, assistant professor of electrical, computer and biomedical engineering, has received a prestigious CAREER Award from the @NSF that will impact research, curricula, opportunities for students and outreach to local schools bit.ly/2whoVsU
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Looking forward to hosting students this weekend from our fellow New York institutions as they present their research!
Program is set. 165 copies printed. And we are ready to learn all about the research our ⁦@NewYorkSix⁩ students are working on at the 9th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference ⁦@UnionCollege⁩ this weekend!
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Great writeup of @UnionCollege undergrad research, featuring work by my Bio colleague Steve Rice and his student @AlbanyPineBush. union.edu/news/stories/20190… @orzelc
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A plethora of research studies have shown that expressing ourselves through art can help to ease a wide range of illnesses and afflictions, from anxiety and depression to dementia and cancer. artsy.net/article/artsy-edit…
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Alumni spotlight: Carla Reeves '08, a litigator dedicated to helping her community through pro bono work for groups like the Women’s Bar Foundation’s Family Law Project for Domestic Abuse Survivors. bit.ly/2YWq3e9
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Congratulations to the students who made the 2018-19 Dean's List. Students must maintain a 3.5 GPA for the entire academic year and meet certain other requirements. bit.ly/2MGBxQq
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Three Union students have been awarded a Goldwater Scholarship, the premiere undergraduate award for students pursuing careers in mathematics, natural sciences and engineering. bit.ly/2ZfuAZl
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Six Union College seniors were chosen to represent the College's Minerva Fellows program. They will travel the globe to work in developing countries while paired up with a social entrepreneurial organization. bit.ly/2WhPMfy
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Twitty Styles is a Union College institution, with quite a story to tell. He joined the @UnionCollege faculty in 1965. dailygazette.com/article/201…
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Congrats to the 7⃣5⃣ Union student-athletes named to the Liberty League Spring All-Academic Teams! Read more here: unionathletics.com/news/2019… #GoU #studentathletes
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Thank you @PardeepKaleka and @mylifeafterhate for a powerful, spiritual, emotional, and thought-provoking evening. See ustream.tv/recorded/12156209… and giftofourwounds.com for more. #brothersandsistersinunion #unioncollege news10.com/news/local-news/w…
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