CMC: A TO Z A Guide To CMC Lingo

A T H H U B A The Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum, also known as H Located in the Emett Student Center, the Hub is a the Ath, hosts a wide range of speakers for lunch and popular student hangout that offers coffee, tea, and dinner discussions. Students sign up, and limited casual dining options late into the night. Students also numbers of parents or guests can also attend. dine at Collins Dining Hall, where they can enjoy fresh Afternoon tea is served here, and the chocolate- salads, delicious burgers, and warm cookies. dipped strawberries are famous!

I N T R A M U R A L & C L U B B E R G E R I N S T I T U T E I B One of 11 research institutes on campus that provide S P O R T S CMC students with graduate-level research Offerings include numerous club teams, opportunities. The institutes' missions cover human including cycling, equestrian, fencing, ultimate rights, leadership, science, history, family wellness, Frisbee, volleyball, rugby, lacrosse and roller hockey. economics and finance. Intramural teams include creative sports such as inner-tube water polo, 4x4 sand soccer, flag football, and more

C A R E C E N T E R J O B S C Located in Heggblade, the Civility, Access, Resources, J Through the Soll Center for Student Opportunity, and Expression (CARE) Center proactively engages CMC offers numerous levels of career and job support. and educates the community to develop the skills to The Soll Center has dedicated staff that helps students have important conversations, identify with one with career advising, counseling, mentoring, mock another across social barriers, and engage in effective interviews, and networking services for students at all dialogue towards solutions and resolutions. The CARE levels at CMC. Center invites speakers and conducts workshops on timely topics throughout the school year.

D R E N C H E D K R A V I S C U B E D Student birthdays frequently are celebrated at K The clear cube-shaped building surrounded by the CMC with a friendly dunking in the fountain, reflection pool at the Kravis Center. Formally called affectionately referred to as “ponding”. “The Living Room.”

L O N G B O A R D S E M E R G E N C I E S L E A popular means of transportation for CMC students The Department of Campus Safety is open and to get to class. Other students prefer walking, staffed 24 hours a day. Dial 909-621-8170 or 909-607- scooters, or biking across campus. Students can also 2000. borrow a bike from the CMC Bike Shop located in the basement of Wohlford Hall.

T H E F O R U M M A I L F M The CMC Forum is the official student written school Students are assigned a P.O. box and receive newspaper for Claremont McKenna College. mail at Story House. Students receive an email notification when a package is delivered. Students love getting mail and packages!

G L O B A L E D U C A T I O N N O R T H Q U A D G Between faculty led international programs, study N An area of campus residential halls, known for its abroad, the Washington Program, and the Silicon suite style living and active social life. Mid-Quad and Valley Program, nearly half of CMC students choose South quad are the other residential areas. to spend part of their undergraduate experience taking advantage of global and international learning experiences. CMC: A TO Z A Guide To CMC Lingo

O V E R A L L H E A L T H & U B E R O U W E L L N E S S Along with Lyft, a popular mode of transportation at CMC. Note: Uber no longer provides service to CMC wants students to be healthy! Roberts Pavilion Ontario Airport. Another popular means of offers numerous fitness and wellness options. The transportation is Zip Car, which is found on Pomona Dean of Students office offers advice on nutrition and College's campus. For those who are environmentally brings puppies onto campus during final exams. friendly, there's always plenty of space to ride your Counseling services on a variety of topics are bike to grab ice cream in The Village, Claremont's available for any students who need additional contemporary and historic downtown. support.

P A R E N T N E T W O R K B O A R D V A R S I T Y A T H L E T E S P A group of current parents who volunteer to support V CMC is part of the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps athletic CMC in various ways. A great way to get involved! program also known as CMS Athletics. The mascots are the Stag and Athena.

Q U A N T A T I V E C O M P U T I N G W I L L I A M W A G N E R Q L A B W M E M O R I A L P I C N I C A R E A Also called QCL and helps students integrate data Located at the northeast corner of Zinda Field, the science and analytics within the liberal arts. Other Wagner picnic area is a favorite study place for resources include the Center for Writing and Public students who prefer the outdoors. It is also the sight Discourse, Success Consultants, and the Honnold of many CMS tailgate gatherings for students, parents, Mudd Library. and alumni.

R E G I S T R A R E X C E L L E N C E I N R X CMC’s Office of the Registrar maintains the T E A C H I N G academic records of current and former students. CMC faculty are renowned for both their scholarly Grades are only sent to students, as mandated by achievements and passion for teaching federal privacy regulations, unless students sign a undergraduates. At CMC, professors, not teaching FERPA Release Form and give it to the CMC registrar. assistants, teach classes!

S T A G T H E N A Y A H T Z E E S A combination of the mascots, Stag and Athena. A Y One of many board games available for students popular cheer at sporting events is "SCO NAS", which to check out through the Student Activity Office means "Let's go Athenas." If you’re on campus, don’t (SAC). The SAC also offers discount tickets to local forget to wear your CMC/CMS gear and cheer the movie theatres and local attractions, such as Knotts athletes to victory! Berry Farm.

T H E S I S Z E N Y O G A C L U B T The capstone of a CMC education. Senior Thesis Z Student clubs and organizations at CMC cater to a is an incredible achievement and a rite of passage. wide array of interests, cultures and activities. CMC seniors work tirelessly each year to create a Examples include Alternatives Anonymous, Asian- piece of scholarly work that represents their Pacific American Mentors, Build On, Claremont independent Women in Business, CMCers of Color, CMC Christian thought and research. Athletics, International Connect, Middle Eastern Culture Club, Special Olympics Club, and the Zen Yoga Club, to name just a few!