Pomona confirmed they will not build a wall through the SOCA Lounge and that students of color will soon be able to request swipe access.
Tag: Administration
Yuqing Melanie Wu brings love of problem-solving to new position as Pomona dean of the college
As of July 1, Pomona College has a new dean of the college: computer science professor Yuqing Melanie Wu. She succeeds geology professor Robert Gaines, who had most recently served in the role beginning in 2019. In her new role, Wu oversees academic departments, programs and units, with an overall
OPINION: It’s getting (way too) hot in here, Pomona
When a heatwave swept across southern California at the start of this school year, Pomona’s plan didn’t prioritize students, argues Zeean Firmeza PO ’26.
OPINION: Pomona College has failed in its handling of COVID-19
Pomona College’s handling of COVID-19 cases on campus has been worrying, inefficient and endangering, argues Abby Loiselle PO ’23.
OPINION: Harvey Mudd should solicit student input on COVID-19 policies
Harvey Mudd College needs to solicit more student opinion in the Covid-19 policy making process, argues Serena Mao HM ’25.
EDITORIAL BOARD: Reopening is hard, but students deserve better
As the 5Cs prepare to return to campus, the Editorial Board writes, chaos and confusion will be the default unless administrators work to prioritize clarity.
OPINION: Mead Hall lost some of its murals, and students should have been notified beforehand
Students should have been consulted prior to Mead Hall’s murals being painted over, writes Ryan Lillestrand PZ ’23.
OPINION: We can’t skip a year of Orientation Adventure
Students who are new to campus need make-up in-person Orientation Adventures, writes Ryan Lillestrand PZ ’23.
News Bites Week of Oct. 27
Pitzer College Student Senate decided not to move forward with their bill to purchase Naloxone and Pomona College hires a new vice president for advancement in this week’s tidbits of news.
In Memoriam: Former Pitzer, CMC vice president James B. Jamieson
Former Pitzer College and Claremont McKenna College vice president James B. Jamieson died in his home in San Luis Obispo on Sept. 18. He was 88.