On Saturday, June 7, 2025, the Claremont Colleges hosted a one-day symposium for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows mainly from institutions in Southern California.
Dozens of up-and-coming academics in diverse fields of study attended the Emerging Scholars Symposium at Pomona College. Organized by associate deans who serve the Claremont Colleges in faculty development, professional flourishing, mentoring, and inclusive excellence, the Symposium featured panels, workshops, and other facilitated discussions about the transition from graduate school to the professoriate, the job search process, as well as teaching, researching, and thriving at small liberal arts colleges.
The day’s agenda can be found below, where you can also find a selection of photos. We thank everyone who participated, including the more than 20 who shared their research through poster presentations.
Agenda and useful links for the Emerging Scholars Symposium
| Time | Program Title |
|---|---|
| 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. | Registration & Breakfast Learn more about Registration for the Emerging Scholars Symposium |
| 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. | Welcome and Opening Remarks |
| 10:15 – 11:30 a.m. | Please note that the three panels below will be taking place simultaneously Panel/Discussion: Panel/Discussion: Panel/Discussion: |
| 11:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. | Lunch A delicious variety of food and drinks catering to your dietary needs! |
| 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. | Rapid Fire Consults: Cover Letters, Teaching Statements, Research Statements, Etc. Bring your cover letters, teaching statements, research statements, and other material for quick consultations during lunchtime |
| 1:45 – 2:45 p.m. | Poster Presentations |
| 3:00 – 4:15 p.m. | Please note that the workshops below will be taking place simultaneously Workshop A: The Research Talk in a Liberal Arts Setting
Workshop B: The Classroom Demonstration for Liberal Arts Students
Workshop C: Writing the Teaching Statement: From Ideas to Practice
Workshop D: Writing Cover Letters for Jobs at SLACs |
| 4:15 – 6:00 p.m. | 🎉 Despedida! 🎊 |