M.M.C Athenaeum

Congratulations to our Ath Fellows Miriam Farah ’23 and Abe Vasquez ’23 who will be graduating this Saturday! Thank you for your leadership and dedication to the Athenaeum this year. Your support helped make the Ath successful. You will be missed! #CMC2023

Meet Yahjairi Castillon ’26, an International Relations major from Carbondale, Colorado. "I love working at the Ath because I get to listen to fantastic speakers while working and hanging out with the Ath crew. The clean-up is my favorite part of the night," she said.

Before you head out to Spring Break, take a look at the Ath events open for registration through March 29, including lessons from the Roman Empire, the critical race psychology perspective, and the ethics of A.I. Register now: cmc.edu/athenaeum/open…

Tom Linebarger ’86 recently shared his leadership lessons including living a purpose-driven life. “When I tell somebody that I'm scared or worried, they actually think I'm a better leader, not worse, which was, of course, not intuitive to me,” he said. cmc.edu/news/learning-…

Have you met CMC's former first lady and the Ath's first director, Jil Stark ’58 GP’11? You can often find Jil at CMC and Ath events meeting new students and parents and catching up with returning alumni. Comment below with your favorite memory with Jil!

Another week, another great lineup of Ath speakers. Register now for speakers through March 24, including @UCLA's Bruce Sander, @NorthwesternU's Bruce G. Carruthers, prolific author and public intellectual @CornelWest, and @Penn's Sylvain Catherine. cmc.edu/athenaeum/open…

Coffee ☕ tea 🍵 or hot chocolate? Do you know how to place your Ath teacup for your hot drink order? Ath student manager Abelino Fernandez Leger ’23 walks us through this important dining tip!

Today marks one year since Ukraine was invaded by Russia. An expert on European and Russian affairs, intelligence, and security issues, Dr. Fiona Hill visited the Ath to discuss pressing topics with Professor Hilary Appel shortly after the war began. youtube.com/watch?v=VsGpSY…

A new week of Ath speakers is now open for registration! Check out the lineup through March 9, featuring talks on globalization, fentanyl, and decentralized finance. Register now: cmc.edu/athenaeum/open…

Professor Lisa Cody traced the history of reproductive healthcare in the U.S. through the prism of 20th century popular media, including films, TV shows, and magazines during her recent Ath presentation. bit.ly/41kNcbn

Meet Kiren Kanazawa ’24, a Neuroscience major with a cellular molecular sequence, and Benson Hall resident from Tokyo: "Working at the Ath has taught me to work proactively...and be a team player, which I am confident will be valuable skills beyond my time at the Ath and CMC."

What does a career in Major League Baseball look like? Scott Akasaki ’98, senior director of team travel for the LA @Dodgers, recently spoke at the Ath and discussed opportunities available in @MLB, particularly performance science and data analytics. bit.ly/3jX47QF

Have you been to an Ath event yet? This is your sign to register! Check out the latest lineup through February 23. Invite a friend and join us at the Ath! bit.ly/3ySAdy9

Meet Matthew Servin ’25, a Biology major and Berger Hall resident from Lawndale. "My work at the Ath has certainly shown me the importance of teamwork, organization, efficiency, and taking pride in one's work," he shared.

Did you know many recent Ath events are available to watch on the CMC Youtube channel? Subscribe and check out the Ath playlist, which features over 300 Ath talks and speakers from recent years. Subscribe: bit.ly/3JT7BOq Athenaeum playlist: bit.ly/40AnTSj

Meet Elizabeth Gutierrez ’26, an Ath server, Government major, and Valach Hall resident from Albuquerque, N.M. "I love working at the Ath because I've gotten to know so many new and interesting people that I wouldn’t otherwise have met," she said.

Athenaeum events through February 16 are now open for registration! Check out the lineup and register now: bit.ly/3ySAdy9

Meet Elizabeth Gutierrez ’26, an Ath server, Government major, and Valach Hall resident from Albuquerque, N.M. "I love working at the Ath because I've gotten to know so many new and interesting people that I wouldn’t otherwise have met," she said.

Things you can do at the Ath: - meet new friends 👭👬 - chat with a professor 👋 - share a delicious meal 🍽️ - grab a snack 🍓 - listen to influential speakers about relevant topics 🎤 What else do you love to do at the Ath?

It's time to register for the Athenaeum! Another impressive lineup of speakers through February 9 is now open for registration. Invite a friend and join us at the Ath! All members of The Claremont Colleges community are welcome. Read more and register: cmc.edu/athenaeum