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Upcoming Events & Programs
Join for engaging presentations, lively discussions, and opportunities to connect with fellow members.
July 14, 2026
"Special Collections & Archives at The Claremont Colleges Library: Your Resource for California History and Beyond"
Speaker: Lisa Crane, Head of Special Collections & Archives
Special Collections & Archives at The Claremont Colleges Library, formerly known as Honnold/Mudd Library, is home to the most distinctive and unique resources—rare books, literary and historical manuscripts, Shakespeare’s folios, maps, photographs, college archives, and more—spanning 900 years of human history. Come meet Lisa Crane and learn about upcoming lectures, events, and exhibits.
Lisa Crane started working at The Claremont Colleges Library in 2007, became the Western Americana Manuscripts Librarian in Special Collections & Archives in 2010, and Director of Special Collections & Archives in 2022. She oversees archival processing, teaches primary source literacy, performs collection development, curates exhibitions, and serves as the interim head of the Claremont Center for Engagement with Primary Sources, which provides in-depth learning experiences for undergrad and graduate students.
Sycamore Room, Doubletree Inn, 555 W Foothill Blvd, Claremont
11:30 am: social • 12:00 pm: lunch • 1:00 pm: speaker
Lunch $25 (subsidized by the Club)
July 28, 2026
"Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)"
Speaker: Andy Winnick
An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a self contained residential space built on the same property as an existing home. Sometimes called “granny flats,” ADUs include a kitchen, bathroom, and separate entrance. University Club member Andy Winnick will share his experience building an ADU on his property in Claremont and will discuss the process, including construction, regulations, financing, permitting, etc.
Andy is Professor Emeritus of Economics and Statistics at Cal State University, Los Angeles, the President of the Board of Directors of The American Institute for Progressive Democracy, and a member of the Claremont Democratic Club.
Sycamore Room, Doubletree Inn, 555 W Foothill Blvd, Claremont
11:30 am: social • 12:00 pm: lunch • 1:00 pm: speaker
Lunch $25 (subsidized by the Club)
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Mark your calendars and invite your friends!
July 14 – California History Special Collections at Honnold Library
July 28 – Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Sept. 8 – Ardi Rashidi – Artemis Orion Spacecraft
Sept. 22 – Pitzer College President Strom Thacker
Mel Boynton, Club President
2026-2027
The Club President and Members Welcome You
The University Club of Claremont is in our second hundred years. While our club has changed greatly over the past century, it’s original goals are the same: to promote friendship, intellectual curiosity, and education in the Claremont area.
You’re invited to join us at our lunch meetings to learn from a wide variety of speakers and to meet people who value education.
Mel Boynton
Membership at a Glance
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