As the semester draws to a close and holiday season approaches – amid the most deadly period of the COVID-19 pandemic so far – students are say they will adapt their holiday plans accordingly.
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Botanist discusses desert flora
Maria Jesus, graduate student at Claremont Graduate University, discussed the importance of native plants – based on her research in the southern Inyo Mountains – during California Botanic Gardens monthly virtual lecture series “Conservation Stories.”

Commentary: Quarantine life in Vietnam is an unexpected plot twist
Being an international student and being stuck in a foreign country in the midst of a once-in-a century pandemic was the last thing I had in mind when imagining how my freshman year of college would pan out.
Exhibit showcases feelings during the pandemic
“Inside Out: Emerging From Isolation,” an exhibition at the Claremont Museum of Art, showcases the work local artists have created during the pandemic which reflect their feelings about the COVID-19 pandemic.
University wins $3 million grant for Hispanic Serving Institutions
The University of La Verne was recently awarded with a $3 million Title V grant from the U.S Department of Education for Hispanic Serving Institutions Education. The money will go toward academic support, financial literacy and college-to-career preparation for the student body.
Professor discusses political factions
Associate Professor of Political Science Juli Minoves-Triquell emphasized the importance of distinct political parties in a democracy during his lecture, “Politics in Small States,” held live via Webex on Tuesday.