Halloween Costumes + Candy
2024-10-24 09:00 - 2024-10-31 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Hive – 130 E 7th Street, Claremont, CA 91711, 130 E. 7th St, Claremont, CA, 91711, United States
Trick or treat! Need a last-minute Halloween costume? Come to our making spaces to get inspiration, explore materials, and create your costume!
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Designing for a Regenerative Civilization
2024-10-25 16:30 - 18:30 | The Hive – 130 E 7th Street, Claremont, CA 91711, 130 E. 7th St, Claremont, CA, 91711, United States
As part of the 7C Resolana Series, this session shares an overview of Cultural Creativity and explores the question “What does building a regenerative ecological society look like?” Through making, team collaboration, learning prompts, and employing different tools at the Hive, we’ll explore how a movement of makers can contribute toward a socially just, wise, and regenerative world. Topics are facilitated through a transdisciplinary and community-based learning approach. The 7C Resolana Series, sponsored by the Chicano Latino Student Affairs (CLSA) and the Hive, explores ecological thought, design, and practice.
Joe Garcia (he, him) is an Adjunct Professor of Community Based Learning at the University of New Mexico, and is the Coordinator of the NSF STEM Scholars program at its School of Engineering. After living in California and receiving his MA in Culture, Ecology and Sustainable Communities at the New College of California, Joe moved to New Mexico to connect with the land of his ancestors, and to learn from plants and the Earth how to be human on the Earth. A self-identified Chicano, he most cherishes the ancestral knowledge, wisdom, and lived experience that have allowed him to learn, know, and do. He is currently pursuing an MA in Transdisciplinary Analysis at CGU and leads the Resolana Series, a learn-by-doing community space that brings together Ecological Thought, Design and Practice.
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UX Career Panel
2024-10-29 16:30 - 18:00 | The Hive – 130 E 7th Street, Claremont, CA 91711, 130 E. 7th St, Claremont, CA, 91711, United States
User Experience is a growing field, rapidly changing with the development of new technology. In this panel discussion, you’ll hear from Claremont alumna Peri Cuppens, Leona Das, and Jordan Hunt, who have built their careers in the UX field. Learn about what they love, what they fear, and their advice for current students interested in UX careers.

Peri Cuppens — Pitzer College ’19

After graduating from Pitzer College in 2019 with a degree in Organizational Studies and 4-years of Pomona-Pitzer soccer under her belt, Peri Cuppens’ journey with Human-Centered Design at the Hive began! While working with the amazing people at the Hive as a Post-Baccalaureate Associate, Peri supported building out “Designing Your Team”, a collaborative team-building program created with design thinking principles. After Peri’s amazing ~1 year with the Hive, she travelled to Edinburgh, Scotland to complete a master’s degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. While at the University of Edinburgh Business School, Peri was able to take part in a Human-Centered Design course and do an internship with a 3D imaging medical product design company. These experiences made clear to Peri that innovation, design, and healthcare were major areas of interest for a career trajectory. With this in mind, once Peri returned to the US after graduating with her master’s, she moved to San Francisco to begin working for Kaiser Permanente (Northern California Region), first in the Regional Portfolio Management Office and most recently as an Experience Designer for NCAL Consumer Experience. Peri uses HCD in her day to day work as her projects range from designing and implementing solutions for vaccination access, holding focus groups and interviews to better understand the needs of our members and patients, and testing the use of predictive Machine Learning algorithms to drive action and improve member and patient experience.

Leona Das — Scripps College ’23

Leona is a recent graduate of Scripps College, where she majored in Environmental Analysis with a minor in Human-Centered Design. During her time at the 5Cs, she worked at the Hive, helping to consolidate and publish the Hive’s curricular offerings. Leona began her design journey during a gap year, serving as the sole designer for a small web consulting startup. Now, as a product designer on the Growth team at Slack, she focuses on crafting data-driven user experiences that enhance engagement and drive adoption.

Jordan Hunt — Pomona College ’22

Hi there, I’m Jordan (PO ‘22)! While at Pomona, I studied Sociology and Africana Studies with an emphasis on research. Alongside my coursework, I was also a Mellon Mays Research Fellow which was pivotal in discovering my love for research and serving diverse communities. I’m currently working at Hungryroot as their UX Researcher but previously interned as a researcher Affirm as well. Excited to chat about my experience in the industry so far!

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Pumpkin Decorating Party
2024-10-30 18:30 - 20:00 | The Hive – 130 E 7th Street, Claremont, CA 91711, 130 E. 7th St, Claremont, CA, 91711, United States
Pumpkin decorating is a fun way to add a festive look to your space for Halloween. FALL in love with decorating your very own pumpkin and listening to spooky tunes alongside friends.
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Sparkathon
2024-11-09 09:00 - 19:30 | The Hive – 130 E 7th Street, Claremont, CA 91711, 130 E. 7th St, Claremont, CA, 91711, United States
Join one of the most anticipated and largest student design-thinking case competitions in southern California! Bring a group of friends to solve societal challenges and win cash awards in a fun, immersive, one-day event.
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Stuffed Animal Making
2024-11-12 18:30 - 20:00 | The Hive – 130 E 7th Street, Claremont, CA 91711, 130 E. 7th St, Claremont, CA, 91711, United States
Whether for yourself or a friend, come make stuffed animals with us in the Sewing Shed! In this beginner-friendly sewing experience, participants will gain basic hand-sewing knowledge and techniques, and take home a furry felted friend!
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Maker Market + Tiny Patio Concert
2024-11-15 15:00 - 20:30 | The Hive – 130 E 7th Street, Claremont, CA 91711, 130 E. 7th St, Claremont, CA, 91711, United States
Two beloved Hive series in one day?!? You betcha: Tiny Patio + Maker Markets!!!
Students connect, sharing and selling their art of all kinds. Jam out to fresh new music made by your peers, discover unique arts and crafts, and support Claremont’s creative community.
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Mini Terrariums
2024-11-19 18:30 - 20:00 | The Hive – 130 E 7th Street, Claremont, CA 91711, 130 E. 7th St, Claremont, CA, 91711, United States
Feel the growth in this hands-on experience! Learn plant selection, soil and substrate types, arrangement, and care. Discover how to maintain a mini ecosystem over time. Under terrarium artisan Joel Rendon’s guidance, create a self-sustaining garden in glass and gain skills to continue your terrarium-making journey.
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Cookie + Card Decorating
2024-12-04 18:30 - 20:00 | The Hive – 130 E 7th Street, Claremont, CA 91711, 130 E. 7th St, Claremont, CA, 91711, United States
Kick off the holiday season by making something special for those you like, love, and care about. Join us for some fun holiday cookie and cardmaking. We’ll have a jolly good time!
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Qigong: The Nine Phases of Qi Cultivation
2024-12-05 17:30 - 19:00 | The Hive – 130 E 7th Street, Claremont, CA 91711, 130 E. 7th St, Claremont, CA, 91711, United States
Qigong encompasses numerous ancient Chinese energy healing practices. Translated as “Life Force Cultivation,” it involves gentle, meditative movement and breathwork for overall wellness, improved immune functioning, and a sense of well-being and wholeness. Let’s move and meditate together!

Lee Conger — Certified Teacher of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi
Lee has been leading sessions since 2011 in Los Angeles at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center (where he worked as a psychotherapist, 1998-2020); the Ortiz Taylor House (Historic-Cultural Monument #1144); Metabolic Studio’s Anabolic Monument and Under Spring; Micheltorena Community Garden (via the Silver Lake Time Bank); and a secret, secluded hillside in Silver Lake (Shhh!). He moved to Claremont in October 2023 and is now teaching weekly at the Pomona College Organic Farm and Bethel UCC in Ontario.
Lee’s teachers have included Roger Jahnke, OMD (founder of the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi), Margaret Flynn, Susan Quon, Marvin Smalheiser (founder in 1977 of Tai Chi Magazine), and his own students.
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Intro to Block Printing
2025-01-23 18:00 - 19:30
Discover the art of block printing in this hands-on making experience! You’ll learn how to design, carve, and print your own unique patterns on paper. We’ll provide all the tools and materials you need, including blocks, inks, and printing surfaces. You can also bring your own fabric or paper if you’d like. Open to all skill levels—no prior experience needed.
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Lunar New Year Lantern Making
2025-01-30 17:30 - 19:00
Join us in making paper lanterns to celebrate Lunar New Year: the Year of the Snake! These lanterns symbolize happiness and hope for a bright future and make a charming addition to your décor for this holiday. Snacks and drinks will be provided!
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Mindfulness for Changemakers
2025-02-03 17:30 - 18:30
You’re trying to make a positive impact in the world, but goodness! Are you supposed to feel this depleted? Scattered? Dejected? Come practice mindful breathing, walking, eating, and listening in community. We’ll get grounded, reconnect with ourselves, and nourish our spirits to keep us going for the long run. No experience needed; please arrive on time 🙂
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Print Lab Skill Share
2025-02-11 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-02-27 12:30 - 14:30
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Toolbox Skill Share
2025-02-12 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-03-04 18:30 - 20:30

StoryHouse Ventures Startup Salon
2025-02-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Commons — The Hive, 130 E 7th St, Claremont, CA, 91711, United States
Curious about startups? Interested in how founders channel their creativity, talents, and grit to tackle problems that matter? Join us for an evening of candid conversation with StoryHouse Ventures’ Josh Tatum, and venture-backed CEO Mike Gose! Hear their stories, ask your questions, and connect with inspiring change-makers from the Claremont Colleges!
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Mike Gose is the founder of Trusyft. Trusyft is an AI-enabled platform that allows tax professionals to instantly visualize complex structures at the click of a button. Prior to launching Trusyft, Mike spent about a decade as a CPA serving family offices on their tax and estate planning needs at firms such as EY and Andersen. He graduated from CMC in 2015.

Josh Tatum is a proud CMC alumnus with a degree in Economics and Data Science. He is the Co-Founder and Principal of StoryHouse Ventures, an early-stage venture firm investing in and propelling the Claremont entrepreneurial ecosystem. Prior to helping launch StoryHouse, Josh worked in corporate finance for Apple, as well as in data science and business operations roles for the LA Dodgers and parking app startup SpotHero.

Cupid's Tiny Patio Concert
2025-02-14 18:30 - 20:30
Inspired by the beloved NPR series but with a Hive-y twist, Tiny Patio is a bite-sized outdoor concert showcasing Claremont student musicians. Join us to jam out to some live tunes and support our local music community!
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Sewing Shed Skill Share
2025-02-16 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-24 18:30 - 20:30

Creative Nonfiction Workshop
2025-02-20 18:30 - 20:00
Find us where the plain truth meets the literary device spice! We’ll explore and practice how creativity can turn a list of facts into a vibrant, memorable story. Whether you’ve been carrying a story you need to tell or you’re seeking the core of your next personal statement, we can help. Come try it out 🙂
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DIY Crash Course!
2025-02-26 18:00 - 20:00
Let artist and DIY enthusiast Kid Garcia (@kidpomona) show you some DIY art basics and learn about its punk roots at the same time! Delve into zine making, printing, and using free online/local resources to allow your creativity to keep flowing while still being budget friendly. The best age to start creating art is LITERALLY right now!
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Kid (@kidpomona) is a lifelong Pomona resident, veteran punk, seasoned graphic designer, and as of today, excited workshop facilitator! They have done everything from designing flyers for Goldenvoice , booking punk gigs, helping found a music festival (Viva! Pomona), and being a small business owner (3-bit Games). He hopes to inspire new artists and uncover the confidence inside each of them to create!

Sound Box Skill Share
2025-02-28 16:00 - 18:00

Innovation + Justice in Urban Planning
2025-03-05 17:30 - 19:00
We’ll explore the ways that design has a critical but often overlooked role in shaping inclusion, justice, and equity across the public realm. Because it engages in the intersections of environmental and urban systems, the design disciplines are well-equipped to to address inequity, injustice, and challenges to inclusivity. The practice of design, however, is not. Relying on an outdated framework that pairs a paying client with a licensed design professional, the prevailing business model works within a system that perpetuates injustice by responding to those priorities set forth by those with access to capital. Chelina’s goal has been to practice differently. Rather than just responding to briefs, she started KDI with the belief that another mode of practice was possible, one that everyday people could identify challenges where they live—particularly at the intersection of environmental and social justice—and design practitioners could assemble the teams and processes to plan, design, and deliver projects.
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Chelina earned a Master of Urban Planning from Harvard Graduate School of Design and a Bachelor of Arts with High Honors from Claremont McKenna College.

Soundbox Skill Share
2025-03-07 16:00 - 18:00

Mindfulness for Changemakers
2025-03-10 17:30 - 18:30
You’re trying to make a positive impact in the world, but goodness! Are you supposed to feel this depleted? Scattered? Dejected? Come practice mindful breathing, walking, eating, and listening in community. We’ll get grounded, reconnect with ourselves, and nourish our spirits to keep us going for the long run. No experience needed; please arrive on time 🙂
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Getting Lost in Nature: A Collaborative Art-making Experience
2025-03-11 16:15 - 18:15
Join us in creating place-based drawings, collages, and a large collaborative fabric artwork inspired by flowers, trees, stones, and other natural materials at the Bernard Field Station. We will unplug from tech, engage in a guided sensory walk from The Hive to the Bernard Field Station, and immerse ourselves in the fragrant coastal sage scrub ecosystem to create art that expresses our relationship to this special place. Come meet each other and the land as it blooms this spring. Please wear closed-toed shoes and long pants for our immersion in the field station. Water will be provided; feel free to bring a refillable water bottle.
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Mastering the Pitchdeck Workshop
2025-03-25 16:30 - 18:00
Join social impact founder Gemma Bulos for a hands-on pitch deck experience. You will learn how to effectively communicate your business idea to investors and potential backers. As the founder of The Reiventor Lab and Global Women’s Water and Food Academy, Gemma brings invaluable experience in pitching to investors and securing funding.
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Gemma is a multi-award winning social entrepreneur, educator, filmmaker and global movement builder. As a social entrepreneur she has received prestigious accolades from Ernst Young, Echoing Green and the World Economic Forum. As an educator, she was invited as a Social Entrepreneur en Residence at Stanford and taught alongside Governor Newsom’s first Senior Advisor for Social Innovation. She built an unprecedented global peace movement and won awards from the United Nations, Queen Latifah and CoverGirl, and was named Best Filipina Innovator and Thought Leader in the US. She has spoken alongside world leaders, Nobel Laureates and celebrities and has coached hundreds of global social entrepreneur start-ups who have gone on to win $250,000-$1,000,000 in angel funding.

Comedy Show
2025-04-03 19:00 - 20:30
Ready for a comedy show with emerging and pro comics? Want to try your hand at comedy or just enjoy an evening of hilarious entertainment? Come out for an incredible lineup of professional comics and talented 7C comedians, including Prof. J Finley! Lottery spots for 2 minute sets open at 6:30pm
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