The Hive at the Claremont Colleges

Join us as we welcome Gabby Rivera to the Hive this Tuesday! Rivera is the author of first queer Latinx superhero—Marvel’s America Chavez—as well as the critically-acclaimed novel Juliet Takes a Breath.

The topic of immigration has often been represented by the media through a single image. Yet, every immigration story is different, and each community has its own reality. We will have (1) student storytelling/video clips that highlight immigrant experiences across cultures and (2) practical workshops to help design immigrant careers, create supportive art and brainstorm […]

This year we've taken the Hult Prize 5C! The Hult Prize is a case competition focused around social enterprise, this year's challenge can be found here: http://www.hultprize.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Hult-Prize-2018-Draft-V7_2.pdf The winners of the November round will get a pass and free trip to San Francisco in March to compete in regionals. They'll also get the opportunity to […]

Create something you love, get support from peers and Hive staff, and gain course credit! -- The Hive is starting a collaborative space and structure to support students who are doing independent study projects*! Whether you have no idea what an independent study is or you’re an independent study expert, you should come out to […]

On Wednesday, November 15 at 6pm in Studio 2, artist Nancy Nowacek will run a participatory workshop based on her project Action Coding, a research work that asks the question: what if computer coding were an embodied and visible practice? Could coding be performed and learned in dance clubs, at recess, or in gyms if […]

At 7pm on Thurs Nov 16th @ The Hive, learn how socially conscious people use empathy and entrepreneurship to solve critical community issues. Join guest speaker, Lorena Garcia Duran, U.S. Director of Ashoka Support Network, in a conversation about how social entrepreneurship addresses both local and global problems. You’ll also get a taste of what […]

Have you been missing your friends abroad, asking for letters of recommendation, or just wanting to make someone's day? Come craft/write cards in the spirit of Thanksgiving! Snacks, stamps, cardstock, fancy pens, and more will be provided. ---------- ACCESSIBILITY The Hive is accessible through the entrance facing 7th Street (north entrance), the entrance facing College […]

Are you stressed out for finals? Or are finals not aligned as one of your top priorities? No problem. Enjoy a relieving and experiential practicum of de-stress activities at The Hive this Friday, 7-8pm. Don't let your academic anxiety get the best of you. De-stress out for finals rather than be in its distress. Snacks […]

Want to make a handmade gift for someone you love this holiday season? Come to the Hive for the first workshop with our new metalsmithing bench! Design and create a copper pendant, for a necklace or bracelet, inspired by the person you will give it to. Collaborate with others while you learn about the design […]

Empathetic listening is one of the most important skills in the design thinking process. Come learn how to have – or more accurately, how to be a good listener in – conversations that can uncover people's real needs and help foster an atmosphere of true collaboration. This mini-workshop is being led by the Hive's resident […]