Pitzer College Alumni Association

10/16/2026

How can California protect freedom of expression, academic freedom, immigrant communities, and privacy as government surveillance and automated technologies increasingly impact our daily lives?

Join Pitzer College for Town Hall on Civil Liberties and Freedom of Speech, a public discussion bringing together California State Senator Sasha Renée Pérez, who represents the 25th Senate District, scholars, and community advocates to examine these important issues.

The event will bring together scholars and community advocates for a panel discussion featuring Chandra Bhatnagar of the ACLU of Southern California, Dr. Rachel VanSickle-Ward of Pitzer College, Jeanette Zanipantin of CHIRLA, Amanda Hollis-Brusky of Pomona College, and Vinhcent Le of TechEquity Collaborative.

Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time: 6–7:30 p.m.
Location: Benson Auditorium, Pitzer College

Advance registration is required. Register at https://ow.ly/F5ih50ZYxuM

10/13/2026

Mao Kobayashi ’16 wants to make childbirth a safe, empowering experience all over the world. Supported by a Fulbright, Kobayashi is expanding her mission to pursue a master’s degree at Harvard University.

Read more: https://ow.ly/QBFi50ZV4Am

Mao Kobayashi ’16 wants to make childbirth a safe, empowering experience all over the world—regardless of economic circumstances. Her launch point is pursuing a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Global Health at Harvard University. A Fulbright grant has put this master’s program within Kobayash...

10/12/2026

Rhea Mistry '25 has been accepted to the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. She plans to use her platform as a future physician to promote health equity, especially for medically vulnerable populations.

Graduate Program: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) + Master’s Program
Pitzer Major: Neuroscience (Behavioral Track)

Read about Mistry and other Pitzer pre-health graduates at https://ow.ly/BkZo50ZUL47

10/09/2026

This week, Pitzer students engaged in conversation with alumna and former U.S. Representative Debbie Mucarsel-Powell ’92 about the power of civic participation and democracy.

The first South American-born woman elected to the U.S. Congress, Mucarsel-Powell reflected on her career in public service and advocacy, as well as her current work as executive director and faculty director at The George Washington University's Graduate School of Political Management.

10/09/2026

Most students only read the books written by their professors. In Amanda Lagji's class, they became collaborators. Read more: https://ow.ly/nUsx50ZV4aa

Most students read books written by their professors. Students in one Pitzer class have helped shape one before it’s published. Associate Professor of English and World Literature Amanda Lagji designed a course around her book-in-progress, inviting students into the scholarly process. They became ...

10/07/2026

🌎 Cleaner air starts with all of us.

Today is the 9th Annual California Clean Air Day, a statewide initiative that highlights the connection between air quality, climate health, and public health.

Environmental sustainability is one of Pitzer College’s core values, and caring for our environment starts with the choices we make every day.

Each year, tens of thousands of Californians commit to actions that help reduce air pollution and support healthier communities. Together, these small changes can make a meaningful impact on the health of our people and our planet.

10/06/2026

Cue the white coat ceremony! Pitzer alumni have been accepted to med school, dentistry school, and physician associate school in 2026. Learn more: https://ow.ly/7AY350ZSPSt

Pitzer pre-health students strive to be healthcare practitioners with a purpose. From medicine to dentistry, they bring a holistic worldview that integrates public health and advocacy for vulnerable communities. The Department of Natural Sciences (DNS) of Pitzer and Scripps Colleges helps these stud...

10/04/2026

🐔 Happy World Animal Day!

For more than 30 years, Pitzer’s chickens have been part of life in the Student Garden. The garden was first established in 1994, when the late Professor John Rodman helped transform the Mead Hall parking lot into a 12,000-square-foot garden complete with fruit trees, vegetables and a coop for Pitzer’s chickens-in-residence.

Since then, generations of students have helped tend the garden, and the chickens have become a favorite campus stop. Today, they have a little more room to roam and even their own 24/7 Chicken Cam. 👀🐓

Curious what they’re up to? Visit the Chicken Cam at https://ow.ly/1u4V50ZRe4r

10/04/2026

The East L.A. Chicano punk scene has arrived at Pitzer College’s Kallick Family Gallery! The ongoing “Rudy Brat Archive” exhibition showcases the collection of Rudy Medina, founding member of The Brat.

Read more in the Claremont Courier: https://ow.ly/lG6350ZTJJl

10/02/2026

The first South American-born woman elected to the U.S. Congress is coming to Pitzer on October 6 at 1:15 p.m. Pitzer alum Debbie Mucarsel-Powell '92 will lead a conversation about the power of civic participation and democracy.

Mucarsel-Powell is a former U.S. Representative and a nationally recognized leader in public service, higher education, and advocacy. Mucarsel-Powell serves as the executive director and faculty director at the Graduate School of Political Management at The George Washington University.

Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Time: 1:15-2:30 p.m.
Location: Founders Room, McConnell Center

Learn more: https://ow.ly/qxV850ZU6fk