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Upcoming Events & Programs
Join for engaging presentations, lively discussions, and opportunities to connect with fellow members.
September 8, 2026
"Claremont USD and Claremont RISE - Facilities and a General Obligation Bond"
Speakers: Dr. James Elsasser, Superintendent, Claremont Unified School District and Nancy Treser-Osgood, Former CUSD Board President
Learn about the achievements, challenges and current needs of our local school district. Bring your questions!
Jim Elsasser’s career in public education spans more than 30 years. He is in his 14th year as superintendent. He earned BA and MA degrees from Azusa Pacific University and a PhD in Educational Leadership from USC.
Nancy Treser Osgood worked in alumni relations for 30 years at Claremont Graduate University, Pomona College (her alma mater), and Pitzer College. She has been an active volunteer with the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) since 1990. Most recently, she represented District VII on the CASE Board of Trustees. Nancy was elected to the CUSD School Board in 2013 and served two terms.
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)
September 22, 2026
"TBA"
Speaker: Dr. Strom C. Thacker, President, Pitzer College
Thacker is the seventh president of Pitzer College, starting the job in 2023. He graduated from Pomona College with a degree in international relations and received master’s and doctoral degrees in political science from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Previously, he served as a dean and professor at Union College and professor at Boston University. His academic research focuses on the political economy of development, both globally and in Latin America. Thacker’s selection as Pitzer president marks the first time that Pitzer has been led by a graduate of the Claremont Colleges.
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
Join University Club of Claremont
Be part of a community that values lifelong learning, engaging discussions, and supporting scholarships for the next generation.
Member Benefits
- Inspiring Guest Speakers & Presentations
- Thought-Provoking Discussions on Global & Local Issues
- Networking & Friendship
- Raising Scholarships for Students
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Membership opens the door to inspiring presentations, community engagement, and supporting local scholarships.
Together, we learn, grow, and thrive.