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SUMMARY:Sewing Repair Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Expand the lifespan of your garments and learn the basics of machine sewing. Gain skills that allow you to resist fast fashion and revitalize existing clothing. \nRSVP Required – Click here to register!
URL:https://colleges.claremont.edu/thehive/event/sewing-repair-workshop/
LOCATION:Sewing Shed – The Hive
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261009T150000
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SUMMARY:From Startup Idea to Prototype
DESCRIPTION:Build a startup idea fast: pitch a problem\, form a team\, define your MVP\, assign roles\, sprint to prototype\, and demo your solution with peer feedback. A high-energy session focused on action\, storytelling\, and using LLMs to bring ideas to life. Bring your laptops and start designing! Led by entrepreneur and Pomona alum\, Vadim Axelrod. \nRSVP Required – Click here to register! \n\nVadim Axelrod is a Pomona College alumnus\, serial entrepreneur\, and technology leader with more than 30 years of experience building startups. After Pomona\, he earned an M.S. in Computer Science from Stanford University. He has co-founded multiple venture-backed startups\, helped grow Rentals.com (acquired by Primedia)\, and held leadership roles at companies including Lark Health and Ellipsis Health. Today\, he primarily builds AI startups while also advising founders on product strategy\, engineering\, and ux. When he’s not building products\, you’ll often find him playing ultimate frisbee. He is excited to return to Pomona to help students discover how quickly today’s AI tools can transform a great idea into a working prototype.
URL:https://colleges.claremont.edu/thehive/event/startup-idea-to-prototype/
LOCATION:Studio 1 — The Hive\, 130 E 7th St\, Claremont\, 91711\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261012T160000
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SUMMARY:Make It Yours: Design/Build a Wooden Phone Stand
DESCRIPTION:Move from abstract to practical design. Make intentional decisions about materials\, angle\, and form. Build something work keeping. \nRSVP Required – Click here to register!
URL:https://colleges.claremont.edu/thehive/event/make-it-yours-design-build-a-wooden-phone-stand/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261013T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261013T200000
DTSTAMP:20260903T222733Z
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SUMMARY:The Zappa Challenge: Mischief by Design
DESCRIPTION:Hear the story of the famous Zappa prank\, then use human-centered design and your creativity to dream up an unexpected\, benevolent prank of your own. Led by designer and storyteller\, Abbe Don\, Interim Executive Director of the Hive. \nRSVP Required – Click here to register! 
URL:https://colleges.claremont.edu/thehive/event/the-zappa-challenge-mischief-by-design/
LOCATION:Studio 1 — The Hive\, 130 E 7th St\, Claremont\, 91711\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T180000
DTSTAMP:20260928T235654Z
CREATED:20260928T235616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T235654Z
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SUMMARY:Cross Pollinate @ the Hive
DESCRIPTION:Connect with students\, faculty\, alumni\, and friends from across the 7Cs and beyond for conversation\, community\, and refreshments. \nRSVP Recommended – Click here to register!
URL:https://colleges.claremont.edu/thehive/event/cross-pollinate-the-hive-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T213000
DTSTAMP:20261006T002257Z
CREATED:20261006T002257Z
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SUMMARY:Tell a Story Through Sound: Songwriting
DESCRIPTION:Structure songs that resonate. Use verse\, chorus\, and bridge architecture–or break the rules– to guide emotion\, pacing\, and collaborative storytelling across time. \nRSVP Required – Click to register!
URL:https://colleges.claremont.edu/thehive/event/tell-a-story-through-sound-songwriting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T183000
DTSTAMP:20261006T001840Z
CREATED:20261006T001456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T001840Z
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SUMMARY:Make an Idea Visible: Screen Printing
DESCRIPTION:Turn an idea\, identity\, or message into something people can see and share. Learn to design and screenprint an image for a club\, team\, cause\, or business. \nRSVP Required – Click here to register!
URL:https://colleges.claremont.edu/thehive/event/make-an-idea-visible-screen-printing-2/
LOCATION:Print Lab — The Hive\, 130 E 7th St\, Claremont\, CA\, 91711\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261030T203000
DTSTAMP:20260903T223022Z
CREATED:20260903T223022Z
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SUMMARY:Haunted Tiny Patio
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the beloved NPR series but with a Haunted Hive-y twist\, Tiny Patio is a bite-sized outdoor concert showcasing Claremont student musicians. Join us to jam out to some spooky tunes and support our local music community for Halloween! \nRSVP Recommended – Click here to register!
URL:https://colleges.claremont.edu/thehive/event/haunted-tiny-patio-2/
LOCATION:The Hive – 130 E 7th Street\, Claremont\, CA 91711\, 130 E. 7th St\, Claremont\, CA\, 91711\, United States
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SUMMARY:Design it\, Make it\, Price it. Get Into the Business of Ring-Making
DESCRIPTION:Turn silver plate into a wearable work of art. Price it. What’s your time worth? What do you gain or lose when a hobby becomes a business? \nRSVP Required – Click to register!
URL:https://colleges.claremont.edu/thehive/event/design-it-make-it-price-it-get-into-the-business-of-ring-making/
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SUMMARY:Design Thinking Crash Course
DESCRIPTION:Design thinking is a way to uncover unmet human needs by rapidly generating many potential solutions\, creating prototypes\, and testing your designs. This fast-paced\, hands-on experience gives you a memorable exploration into designing something amazing. A great introduction to the highly-sought-after full course\, Human-Centered Design\, this session gives students a little taste of what we offer at the Hive! \nRSVP Required – Click here to register!
URL:https://colleges.claremont.edu/thehive/event/design-thinking-crash-course-6/
LOCATION:Studio 1 at the Hive—130 E 7th Street\, Claremont\, CA\, 91711
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T180000
DTSTAMP:20260928T235935Z
CREATED:20260928T235935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T235935Z
UID:10002185-1793894400-1793901600@colleges.claremont.edu
SUMMARY:Cross-Pollinate @ the Hive
DESCRIPTION:Connect with students\, faculty\, alumni\, and friends from across the 7Cs and beyond for conversation\, community\, and refreshments. \nRSVP Recommended – Click here to register!
URL:https://colleges.claremont.edu/thehive/event/cross-pollinate-the-hive-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261105T213000
DTSTAMP:20261006T002651Z
CREATED:20261006T002651Z
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SUMMARY:Amplify Your Voice: Artist Profile + Launch
DESCRIPTION:Translate your sound in a creative brand. Build a distribution roadmap across streaming platforms to market your music\, share your thesis\, and find your audience. \nRSVP Required – Click to register!
URL:https://colleges.claremont.edu/thehive/event/amplify-your-voice-artist-profile-launch/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261107T190000
DTSTAMP:20260903T223943Z
CREATED:20260903T223852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T223943Z
UID:10002180-1794042000-1794078000@colleges.claremont.edu
SUMMARY:Sparkathon
DESCRIPTION:Sparkathon is a design thinking competition that challenges teams of 4 – 6 students to collaboratively solve some of the world’s most pressing problems. As the largest and most interdisciplinary student competition of the Claremont Colleges (5Cs)\, Sparkathon attracts students from across Southern California. More than just a one-day event\, Sparkathon supports winning teams over a six-month-period with generous funding\, mentorship\, and prototyping labs to implement their solutions in target communities. In collaboration with Pomona Ventures. \nRSVP Required – Click here to register!
URL:https://colleges.claremont.edu/thehive/event/sparkathon-3/
LOCATION:The Hive – 130 E 7th Street\, Claremont\, CA 91711\, 130 E. 7th St\, Claremont\, CA\, 91711\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261110T210000
DTSTAMP:20261006T002837Z
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SUMMARY:Innovating Through Upcycling
DESCRIPTION:Play a crucial role in the world of circular fashion. Learn the Kinusaiga technique and discover other innovative ways to give textile waste a new purpose. \nRSVP Required – Click to register!
URL:https://colleges.claremont.edu/thehive/event/innovating-through-upcycling/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261111T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261111T200000
DTSTAMP:20260903T224040Z
CREATED:20260903T223629Z
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UID:10002179-1794421800-1794427200@colleges.claremont.edu
SUMMARY:Building a Career as a Freelance Creative
DESCRIPTION:Got a creative practice that you’d love to turn into your full-time job? It’s absolutely possible! Learn the skills and mindsets that artist\, educator\, and researcher Sophie Wang (PO ’14) used to turn her passion for science and justice into a sustainable and fulfilling creative career. \nRSVP Required – Click here to register! \nSophie Wang (PO’14 | she/her) is a researcher\, educator\, artist\, and zine maker currently based in the Twin Cities. She makeszines\, comics\, and other forms of art that bring a critical power lens to science\, technology\, epistemology\, and knowledge-making\, as well as other themes like labor history\, immigration\, and liberatory celebration.
URL:https://colleges.claremont.edu/thehive/event/building-a-career-as-a-freelance-creative/
LOCATION:Studio 1 — The Hive\, 130 E 7th St\, Claremont\, 91711\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T180000
DTSTAMP:20260917T004302Z
CREATED:20260917T004302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T004302Z
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SUMMARY:Ethical AI Hackathon: Building Beyond Boundaries
DESCRIPTION:The Ethical AI Hackathon 2026 brings together 100+ Claremont Colleges students\, innovators\, mentors\, and industry partners for a full day of collaborative problem-solving and innovation. Participants will work in teams across four transdisciplinary tracks: Physical AI & Robotics\, GIS\, Ethical AI & Policy\, and AI & Healthcare Systems. Teams will develop solutions to real-world challenges with guidance from faculty\, industry mentors\, and judges before presenting their work at the end of the day. Now in its third edition\, the Hackathon combines technology\, policy\, creativity\, and human-centered thinking to turn ambitious ideas into practical solutions. Open to 7C students and beyond. Sponsored by CGU. \nRSVP Required –  Click here to fill out the interest form!
URL:https://colleges.claremont.edu/thehive/event/ethical-ai-hackathon-building-beyond-boundaries/
LOCATION:The Hive – 130 E 7th Street\, Claremont\, CA 91711\, 130 E. 7th St\, Claremont\, CA\, 91711\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261117T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261117T183000
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SUMMARY:Make an Idea Visible: Screen Printing
DESCRIPTION:Turn an idea\, identity\, or message into something people can see and share. Learn to design and screenprint an image for a club\, team\, cause\, or business. \nRSVP Required – Click here to register!
URL:https://colleges.claremont.edu/thehive/event/make-an-idea-visible-screen-printing-3/
LOCATION:Print Lab — The Hive\, 130 E 7th St\, Claremont\, CA\, 91711\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261117T200000
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SUMMARY:From Lived Experience to Venture
DESCRIPTION:Some of the most meaningful companies don’t begin with a technology or a search for the next big market. They begin with something much closer to home. Join Storyhouse Ventures and The Hive for a panel with 7C alumni founders\, Shadiah Sigala\, Nina Warner\, Jennifer Claman\, and Sarah Powers\, who turned deeply personal experiences into companies designed to help others. \nRSVP Required – Click here to register! \nWe’ll explore how lived experience can reveal needs others overlook\, how a personal story becomes an entrepreneurial insight\, and what it takes to turn “someone should make this better” into something real. For students curious about entrepreneurship\, this conversation offers a different place to begin: not with a pitch\, a technology\, or a startup idea—but with what you’ve experienced\, what you’ve noticed\, and what you understand that others might not. \n\nShadiah Sigala (PO ’06) – HoneyBook & Kinside Co-Founder\n \n\nShadiah cofounded HoneyBook\, which grew into a $2B unicorn and became the go-to platform for tens of thousands of independent creative businesses. Then Shadiah cofounded Kinside\, a YC-backed startup that tackled one of the most stubborn problems in the American workforce: child care. They built the infrastructure that connected working parents to quality care\, helped employers retain talent at critical life stages\, and raised a $16M Series A before being acquired by UrbanSitter in 2025. Before founding\, Shadiah earned a Master’s in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School and a BA in Latin American Studies from Pomona College — both before the age of 24\, and the first in her Mexican-American family. That foundation shaped how she thinks: every company she built has been rooted in a structural problem worth solving\, not just a market opportunity worth capturing.\n\n  \nNina Warner (PO ’17) – Founder & CEO of Edulis\n \n\n\nEdulis is reinventing the way the world colors hair through modern material science. Edulis leverage nature-inspired polymer technology to permanently color\, lighten\, and repair hair without damaging hair or the serious health risks of all current hair color products on the market. Nina’s personal experience of damaging her hair and learning about the high rates of cancer among women who color their hair led her on a scientific journey to find a healthy non-damaging solution.  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJennifer Claman (CMC ’89) – Founder & CEO of Gynovent\n\n\n \nJennifer Claman\, MD\, FACOG\, is the founder and CEO of Gynovent\, a women’s health medical-device company modernizing gynecologic care. For more than 30 years\, she practiced as a board-certified OB/GYN\, caring for women across the full spectrum of obstetrics and gynecology. At Kaiser Permanente\, she also held national leadership roles overseeing medical technology decisions\, including evaluating new products and driving their adoption across the health system. Through that experience\, she recognized that the vaginal speculum\, a gateway to preventive gynecologic care\, had seen remarkably little meaningful innovation despite longstanding limitations for patients and clinicians. She founded Gynovent on the belief that improving the tools used in women’s healthcare can improve the quality of preventive care and reinforce the value placed on women’s health. Her work is guided by a simple principle: women’s health deserves the same scientific rigor\, thoughtful design\, investment\, and focus expected in every other area of medicine. Her goal is to translate that principle into more effective products\, better patient and clinician experiences\, and ultimately better healthcare for women. \n\n\nSarah Powers (CMC ’13) – Founder of Nemu\n \n  \nNemu is the operating system for life’s belongings\, an AI enabled tool helping families value\, fairly divide\, and protect personal property. Sarah’s idea for Nemu came from watching her mother become overwhelmed deciding what to do with a lifetime of her grandparents’ belongings: it was time-intensive and expensive\, and she wanted to prevent family conflict. Sarah launched Nemu after earning her MBA from The Wharton School and spending a decade leading entrepreneurial teams at healthcare organizations.
URL:https://colleges.claremont.edu/thehive/event/from-lived-experience-to-venture/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T180000
DTSTAMP:20260929T000059Z
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SUMMARY:Cross-Pollinate @ the Hive
DESCRIPTION:Connect with students\, faculty\, alumni\, and friends from across the 7Cs and beyond for conversation\, community\, and refreshments. \nRSVP Recommended – Click here to register!
URL:https://colleges.claremont.edu/thehive/event/cross-pollinate-the-hive-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T213000
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SUMMARY:Iterative Production: Looping + Layering
DESCRIPTION:Prototype musical ideas in real time with looping and layering techniques\, turning raw fragments into a cohesive sound. \nRSVP Required – Click to register!
URL:https://colleges.claremont.edu/thehive/event/iterative-production-looping-layering/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T180000
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SUMMARY:Cross-Pollinate @ the Hive
DESCRIPTION:Connect with students\, faculty\, alumni\, and friends from across the 7Cs and beyond for conversation\, community\, and refreshments. \nRSVP Recommended – Click here to register!
URL:https://colleges.claremont.edu/thehive/event/cross-pollinate-the-hive-6/
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