Friday, September 29

9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Registration and Check-In
Flamson Plaza
Start here to pick up your weekend credentials, lanyard, and schedule.

10:00 - 11:15 a.m.
Randall Lewis Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Board Meeting
Kravis 321, 3rd Floor Kravis Center
By invitation only.

11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Luncheon: CMC’s Competitive Advantage: Research Institutes and Centers
Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum
Join us for lunch at the world-famous Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum while we explore the history and impact of CMC’s unique Research Institutes and Centers with student managers and researchers showcasing their work and sharing experiences with the institutes. . All participants welcome. Registration required.

2:00 - 3:15 p.m.
ImpactCMC Workshops
All community leaders are invited to choose one of the following sessions:

• The Presidential Initiative on Anti-Racism and the Black Experience in America
  Kravis 102, 1st Floor Kravis Center
  Join Nyree Gray, Vice President of Human Relations and Chief Diversity Officer, and Tamara Venit-Shelton, Ph.D., Professor of History, as they discuss the Presidential Initiative and how CMC is developing a long-term, structural, integrated educational response to racism, inequality, and inequity.
• Who Are We Looking For? Identifying Future CMCers
  Kravis 164, 1st Floor Kravis Center
  Claremont McKenna College is dedicated to preparing students for thoughtful and productive lives and responsible leadership in business, government, and the professions, making them equipped to address the world’s grand challenges. How are these students with such immense potential identified? Join Jennifer Sandoval-Dancs, Associate Vice President for Admission and Financial Aid, and student admission ambassadors as they discuss the College’s holistic approach considering academics, extracurriculars, and personal journeys. Discover the importance of demonstrated leadership, intellectual curiosity, and alignment with the institution's values, and unravel the role of essays, recommendation letters, and interviews in assessing applicants.

2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Claremont McKenna College Alumni Association Board Meeting
Freeberg Forum, Kravis Center Lower Level

2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Financial Economics Institute Board Meeting
Bauer Board Room, 2nd Floor Bauer Center North
By invitation only.

2:00 -5:00 p.m.
Roberts Environmental Center Board Meeting
Kravis 321, 3rd Floor Kravis Center
By invitation only.

3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Mgrublian Center for Human Rights Advisory Board Meeting
Kravis, 367, 3rd Floor Kravis Center
By invitation only.

3:15 – 3:45 p.m.
Midday Snack
Gann Quadrangle
Join the group for seasonal fare and discuss the previous and upcoming workshops. ASCMC leadership will be in attendance to discuss student activities today!

3:45 – 5:00 p.m.
ImpactCMC Workshops
All community leaders are invited to choose one of the following sessions:

• A Look Into the CMC Business Model
  Kravis 164, 1st Floor Kravis Center
  Ever wonder about the CMC budget? How the endowment is spent or where philanthropy dollars go? Join Clemente Jimenez, Associate Vice President of Finance, for a discussion on how the College sustains operations and allocates resources to optimize academic and campus life. Come prepared with your questions as we delve into the financial backbone of higher ed and the impact of prudent endowment investments on the college experience.
• Real Estate Capital Markets Outlook
  Bauer Forum
  Join the Financial Economics Institute’s guest Speaker, Sean Rawson ’00, Co-Founder of Waterford Property Company, for his overview of the market and how Waterford Property Company operates. 
  Note: This talk begins at 4:00 pm.
• Harnessing the Power of the CMC Community: How to Help Students who Reach Out for Career Advice
  Kravis 102, 1st Floor Kravis Center
  The Soll Center for Student Opportunity encourages all students to build professional connections within the CMC Community as one of the best ways to prepare for internship and job recruitment. Many students find this process intimidating and difficult to navigate. Join Ursula Diamond, Director of Student Opportunities, Amy Flanagan '11, Director of Robert Day Scholars and Scholar Communities, Marshall Ozawa ’86, Managing Director of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, and select CMC students as they explore some of the reasons why students hesitate to reach out for help, what recruitment challenges students are facing, and how to use narrative storytelling as a key way for students to build their confidence.
• Scotch, Chocolate, and Giving
  Kravis 109, 1st Floor Kravis Center
  Join the Annual Giving and Planned Giving teams for some of the best things life has to offer! Come ready to listen and learn about four scotch and chocolate pairings that correlate with the richness and complexity of charitable giving options. 

5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Evening Reception with Research Institute Student Managers and Researchers
Flamson Plaza
Join us for a spread of delightful refreshments and an opportunity to meet and mingle with student leadership from the Research Institutes and Centers! Gather with fellow community leaders, students, and campus partners to reconnect, share stories, and discuss the weekend’s excitement. All community members are welcome. Registration required.

Saturday, September 30

8:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Registration and Check-In
Flamson Plaza
If you are joining us Saturday only, stop by the registration table to pick up your credentials, lanyard, and schedule.

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Breakfast
Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum
Join us for the Athenaeum’s special breakfast buffet as we prepare for the sessions and board meetings ahead. Registration required.

10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Institute Directors and Chairs Meetings
Horvitz Conference Center, Roberts Pavilion
By invitation only.

10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Robert Days Scholars Meeting
Kravis 102, 1st Floor Kravis Center
By invitation only. 

10:00 - 10:50 a.m.
ImpactCMC Workshops
All community leaders are invited to choose one of the following sessions:

• How to Ask for What You Want (1946 Challenge Edition)
  Roberts Hall North 12
  Join a workshopping session with members of the CMCAA Board of Directors and the Advancement Office to brainstorm and role-play scenarios about the art of requesting anything with confidence, complete with a bit of 1946 Challenge facts and fun. All ages and experience levels are encouraged!
• Who are We Looking For? Identifying Future CMCers
  Kravis 100, 1st Floor Kravis Center
  Claremont McKenna College is dedicated to preparing students for thoughtful and productive lives and responsible leadership in business, government, and the professions, equipped to address the world’s grand challenges. How are these students with such immense potential identified? Join Jennifer Sandoval-Dancs, Associate Vice President for Admission and Financial Aid, and student admission ambassadors as they discuss the College’s holistic approach, considering academics, extracurriculars, and personal journeys. Discover the importance of demonstrated leadership, intellectual curiosity, and alignment with the institution's values, and unravel the role of essays, recommendation letters, and interviews in assessing applicants.
• A Look Into the CMC Business Model
  Kravis 164, 1st Floor Kravis Center
  Ever wonder about the CMC budget? How the endowment is spent or where philanthropy dollars go? Join Erin Watkins, Vice President of Business and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer,  for a discussion on how the College sustains operations and allocates resources to optimize academic and campus life. Come prepared with your questions as we delve into the financial backbone of higher ed and the impact of prudent endowment investments on the college experience.

10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Parent Network Board Meeting
Freeberg Forum, Kravis Center Lower Court

11:00 – 11:50 a.m.
ImpactCMC Workshops
All community leaders are invited to choose one of the following sessions:

• Harnessing the Power of the CMC Community: How to Help Students who Reach Out for Career Advice
  Roberts Hall North 15
  The Soll Center for Student Opportunity encourages all students to build professional connections within the CMC Community as one of the best ways to prepare for internship and job recruitment. Many students find this process intimidating and difficult to navigate. Join Ursula Diamond, Director of Student Opportunities, Amy Flanagan '11, Director of Robert Day Scholars and Scholar Communities, Marshall Ozawa '86, Managing Director of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, and select CMC students as they explore some of the reasons why students hesitate to reach out for help, what recruitment challenges students are facing, and how to use narrative storytelling as a key way for students to build their confidence.
• Alumni Interviewer Training Session
  Kravis 109, 1st Floor Kravis Center
  The Office of Admission is already hard at work recruiting a diverse, increasingly talented, and energetic group of students for the Class of 2028! Many of them have begun the application process and are eager to be interviewed by alumni like you and show you how they can contribute to CMC. Alumni interviewers are invited to join Edna Elnar-Wicker of the Office of Admission and share their experiences for an interactive training session on the Alumni Interviewer Program. Discussion will include an overview of the program, suggestions for conducting an interview with a prospective student, dos and don'ts of the interview process, advice on writing the interview evaluation report, and much more. With your help, the Admission Committee will obtain a fuller picture of the student and be better able to select the most suitable applicants.
• Spread the Word for CMC: Communicating Liberal Arts and the CMC Advantage
  Kravis 103, 1st Floor Kravis Center
  As one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country, CMC’s distinctive approach provides a superior education and prepares students for thoughtful and productive lives and responsible leadership in business, the professions, and government. As the College continues to draw acclaim and applicants, how does CMC tell its own story and instill pride along the way? Join Gilien Silsby, Director of Content, and Anne Bergman, Associate Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing, as they highlight outstanding alumni and inspiring faculty, Research Institutes and Centers, the Open Academy, the Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum, and the Kravis Department of Integrated Sciences with the goal of sharing persuasive tools for you to become an ardent and effective CMC advocate.
  

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Sixth Stree Rivalry Tailgate
Wagner Picnic Area, Zinda Field
Join us for good food with good friends and get ready for a great football game. Your name tag is your ticket to the festivities so please be sure to bring it! Registration required.

12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Gould Center for Humanistic Studies Board Meeting
Kravis 321, 3rd Floor Kravis Center
By invitation only.

1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
CMS vs. Pomona Pitzer Football Game
Zinda Field, Wagner Picnic Area
Come cheer on the Stags as they take back the Sixth Street Trophy! Prior to the game, join the community for a festive tailgate BBQ. Make a note: loud cheering is required, as is registration.

2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Kravis Leadership Institute Advisory Board Meeting
Kravis 367, 3rd Floor Kravis Center
By invitation only.

2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
The Berger Institute for Individual and Social Development Board Meeting
Bauer Boardroom, 2nd Floor Bauer Center North
By invitation only.