The Matthew Klopfleisch Prize in Art. View source image [398] All students can receive free private music lessons. [180] East of the SCC is the Center for Athletics, Recreation and Wellness (Pomona's primary indoor athletics and recreation facility) and Smiley Hall dormitory, built in 1908. [256], For the 2017 through 2020 entering classes, 94 percent of students returned for their second year, giving Pomona one of the highest retention rates of any college or university in the U.S.[257] For the 2016 entering class, 87 percent of students graduated within four years (among the highest rate of any U.S. college or university[258]) and 94 percent graduated within six years. [113][288], Pomona has the lowest acceptance rate of any national liberal arts college in the U.S. as of 2021[update]. 2013-2014 is the 100th anniversary of the founding of Pomona's Phi Beta Kappa chapter. Awarded to the member of the graduating class who ranks highest in scholarship, this prize was established through a bequest from Andrew W. Archibald, D.D. There are a few requirements youll need to check off before you can submit your application. [103], In 1991, the college converted the dormitory basements used by fraternities into lounges, arguing that this created a more equitable distribution of campus space. [298][299], Among students in the 2022 entering class who submitted test scores, the middle 50 percent scored 730770 on the SAT evidence-based reading and writing section, 750790 on the SAT math section, and 3235 on the ACT. Welcome to Kappa Delta Eta Rho! Awarded to the outstanding graduating senior in Latin American Studies. [192] The astronomy department built and operates a telescope at the Table Mountain Observatory in Big Pines, California. Shop KD&Co. [185][186], The residence halls include the Clark halls (I, III, and V[c]) and several more recent constructions. [201] The college's alcohol policies are aimed at encouraging responsible consumption and include a strict ban of hard liquor on South Campus. Inspiring Action. An annual award, established in 1926 by alumni members of Kappa Delta Fraternity and administered by a special committee, is given at the beginning of theirsenior year to an outstanding all-around student who shows qualities of character, intellect, leadership, proficiency, and demonstrating oneself to be agood sport" in athletic pursuits. ", "Opening Doors: How Selective Colleges and Universities Are Expanding Access for High-Achieving, Low-Income Students", "Top Colleges Doing the Most for the American Dream", "In California, 2 Small Colleges Abound in Fulbright Scholars", "The Erasure of Winston M.C. [435][433] The teams separated in 1956, and Pomona's athletics program operated independently until it joined with Pitzer College in 1970. [291] Compared to its closest liberal arts peers, Pomona has been characterized as laid back, academically oriented, mildly quirky, and politically liberal. [222] It does not offer merit awards or athletic scholarships. Awarded annually to a member of the graduating class who plans to pursue a credential in elementary and/or secondary education. Greek life has a long history at Pomona. If you are experiencing technical issues, we'd request that you contact Calisphere directly. The John H. Kemble Senior Thesis Award in History. An annual prize is awarded to an organ student, preferably a senior, or to a student in guitar, voice, or composition. [274] Pomona has been ranked in the top 10 liberal arts colleges every year by U.S. News since it began ranking them in 1984, and is one of five schools with such a history, alongside Amherst, Swarthmore, Wellesley, and Williams. Kappa Delta - . We support KD sisters as their reach their academic goals, no matter their phase in life. Cal Poly Pomona is among the best public universities in the West and is nationally ranked for helping students achieve economic success. The Delta Chapter was founded by Elder Watson Diggs in 1915. Learn more about the collections in Calisphere. [432], Pomona's first intercollegiate sports teams were formed in 1895. [433] In 1946, Pomona joined with Claremont Men's College (which would later be renamed Claremont McKenna College) to compete as Pomona-Claremont. The Languages and Literatures Prize in Russian. Chapters can access recruitment submissions beginning June 1, 2022. [147] Sumner Hall, the home of admissions and several other administrative departments, is to the north of the dormitories. Established by former students of Vincent Learnihan, Professor of History from 1949 to 1982, this prize is awarded to a first-year student chosen by History instructors. [337] All first-year students live on South Campus, and most third- and fourth-year students live on North Campus. Friends and colleagues of Mason L. Hill '26 have established an award to be given annually to a deserving Geology student selected by the Geology Department. Contact Us Some, like The Student Life newspaperand Kappa Delta fraternity, have been around for decades. Seniors and juniors "who are of good moral character, and who are distinguished for breadth of culture and excellence of scholarship" may be elected to membership in the Phi Beta Kappa Society. [70][71] Its endowment grew steadily, due in part to the introduction in 1942 of a deferred giving fundraising scheme pioneered by Allen Hawley called the Pomona Plan, where participants receive a lifetime annuity in exchange for donating to the college upon their death. 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The faculty has limited graduation honors to the top quarter of the graduating class. - Creating and executing a plan for all marketing and PR efforts, including social media. [153][28] After 1908, development of the campus was guided by master plans from architect Myron Hunt, who envisioned a central quadrangle flanked by buildings connected via visual axes. Three awards are given annuallyone to a underrepresented student who has demonstrated strong academic performance and extracurricular activity that has contributed to the College community, and another to a senior minority student, following strong academic performance and extracurricular involvement, when entering graduate school. The Dole Prizes. The D.B. KDs most amazing collegiate leaders receive scholarship support in recognition of their achievements with the Corre Anding Stegall Collegiate Leadership Award. Nu Alpha Phi, a third fraternity, was disbanded two years ago. Have a minimum grade point average of 3.3 (on a 4.0 scale) in general scholarship. [404], Pomona has two remaining local Greek letter organizations, Sigma Tau and Kappa Delta, both of which are co-educational. The Ted Gleason Award. The Frank Parkhurst Brackett, Jr., and Davida Wark Brackett Prize. Established in memory of Walter Explore our leadership awards Any list of organizations at Pomona College is only a snapshot. [114] These efforts, combined with Pomona's previously instituted[115] need-blind admission policy, resulted in increased enrollment of low-income and racial minority students. [386] Its flagship event, an annual hike up Mount Baldy in swimwear or goofy costumes,[387] can draw more than 100 participants. GAMMA KAPPA. One or more prizes, made possible by the Morris B. Pendleton Fund, are awarded annually to seniors who have distinguished themselves by their work in economics. A prize endowed by Dr. Stanley D. Wilson is awarded annually to the student whose independent study and research show the greatest promise for creative work. The Mudge Latin Prize. With over 515 alumnae chapters nationwide, you're never far from KD. [f][227] For the 2021 graduation cohort, 21 percent of students majored in the arts and humanities, 40 percent in the natural sciences, 25 percent in the social sciences, and 15 percent in interdisciplinary fields. opens in a new window Apply now! One or more prizes are awarded to outstanding Pomona students to defray the costs of their participation in intercollegiate competitions. The Bruce Jay Levy Prize in Mathematics. . [397] The 5Cs have two improv groups, Without a Box and Underground Theatrical Institution (UTI). Will Its New Policies Help Victims? 1938: University of Arizona and Montana played for the Homecoming football game. This prize was endowed by Frank P. Brackett '28 in memory of his wife, Davida Wark Brackett '28. We've got your back. [201] In total, there are nearly 300 clubs and organizations across the 5Cs. The honors cum laude, magna cum laude, and summa cum laude are awarded on the basis of the overall grade point average of the student's work. The Romance Languages and Literatures Prize in Spanish. http://ccdl.claremont.edu/cdm/ref/collection/ccp/id/731, https://ccdl.claremont.edu/digital/collection/ccp, Kappa Delta fraternity cabin, Pomona College. Endowed by Stephanie '62 and Randall Klopfleisch in memory of their son Matthew Klopfleisch '99 who died in 1997, this prize is awarded annually to an outstanding senior student chosen in English or Media Studies. Claremont, CA 91711. In 2015, the Forbes ranking placed it first among all colleges and universities in the U.S., drawing media attention. A prize established in memory of Llewellyn Bixby '01 is awarded annually to a sophomore for excellence in the second year of mathematics. Please be careful to submit an email address that you will have access to while you are away from school. The institution can answer questions about this item, assit you with obtaining a hi-res copy, and gather additional information you may have about it. [253][254] The office connects students with alumni for networking and mentoring via the Sagehen Connect platform. [383] The Campus Advocates and EmPOWER Center support survivors of sexual violence and work to promote consent culture. [248] Pomona is home to the Pacific Basin Institute, a research institute that studies issues pertaining to the Pacific Rim. Has Calisphere helped you advance your research, complete a project, or find something meaningful? opens in a new window [172] On the western edge of campus is the Benton Museum of Art, which has a collection of approximately 16,000 items,[173] including Italian Renaissance panel paintings, indigenous American art and artifacts, and American and European prints, drawings, and photographs. The definition of "traditional course" excludes thesis classes, lab sections, and independent study courses. [401], The Draper Center for Community Partnerships, established in 2009, coordinates Pomona's various community engagement programs. The William F. Russell Prize. [147][177] Several historic Victorian houses line the southern portion of the avenue, including the Queen Annestyle Renwick House, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016. The Wildcats defeated the Kansas Jayhawks 9-7 on November 20, 1937. [197] Pomona operates under a shared governance model, in which faculty and students sit on many policymaking committees and have a degree of control over other major decisions. [218], For the 20222023 academic year, Pomona charged a tuition fee of $58,818,[219] with a total estimated on-campus cost of attendance of $84,064. They bear two quotes from President Blaisdell. [74][75][76], Lyon made several progressive decisions relating to civil rights, including supporting Japanese-American students during internment[63][78][79] and establishing an exchange program in 1952 with Fisk University, a historically black university in Tennessee. Awarded to a student as an incentive to excellence in advancing the study of chemistry. The John Stauffer Scholarship for Academic Merit. [220] Among full-time faculty, 37 percent are members of racial minority groups, 50 percent are women, and 96 percent have a doctorate or other terminal degree in their field. This prize is awarded to the outstanding graduating senior on the basis of the senior thesis. Endowed by the Syverson family and friends, this prize honors the memory of Mark Syverson, long-time Office of Admissions staff member who died in 1998. Two prizes are given for excellence in creative writing. Established by H. Stanton Hill '33 and his wife, Mary C. Hill, to honor the contributions of Donald B. McIntyre, Professor of Geology from 1954 to 1989, to the Pomona College Geology Department. [174][175] The Seaver Theatre Complex has a 335-seat thrust stage theater and 125-seat black box theater, among other facilities. The Tileston Physics Prizes. [168], South Campus consists of mostly first-year and second-year housing and academic buildings for the social sciences, arts, and humanities. Carroll, Professor of Classics from 1948 to 1983, this prize is awarded for excellence in Classical Greek. The Moncrieff Astronomy Prizes. 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