November 3, 2026

“Stories That Tell Stories: Experiences from My Years at the Yugoslav War Crimes Tribunal”

Speakers: Dr. Andrew Corin

The wars in the former Yugoslavia (1991–1999) saw widespread violations of international humanitarian law that led to convictions for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. Dr. Corin recounts personal experiences from nearly a decade with the Tribunal’s Office of the Prosecutor, sharing stories that offer insights and lessons relevant to today’s world.

Dr. Andrew R. Corin, Professor Emeritus, Defense Language Institute, received his Ph.D. in Slavic linguistics from UCLA in 1986. He has taught Slavic languages and linguistics at Pomona College, UCLA, USC, and the Defense Language Institute and authored numerous publications. From 1999 through 2007, he served as a Research Officer in the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, where his work encompassed research, investigation, evidence analysis, and trial participation, including expert testimony before the Tribunal.

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)

November 10, 2026

“Claremont: A Small Town with World Class Art”

Speaker: Seth Pringle, Director of the Claremont Lewis Museum of Art

Claremont has an amazing legacy of art, architecture, and design. Claremont Lewis Museum of Art Director Seth Pringle will discuss this history and how it informs and dovetails with the museum's history, mission, and vision. Through exhibitions, art education, and events, CLMA continues this rich tradition of fostering community by making art a meaningful part of everyday life.

Seth Pringle earned a BFA degree in ceramics from Ohio University and an MFA degree in painting from Claremont Graduate University. He currently serves as Director of the Claremont Lewis Museum of Art, where he has been on staff since 2022. He's served a variety of organizations, including the Maloof Foundation, the Ontario Museum of History & Art, Pitzer College, Scripps College, Chaffey College, the dA Center for the Arts, and First Street Gallery Art Center.

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)