“Travels to Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda” Speaker – Don MacDonald – Don has recently returned from a fabulous three-week trip to Africa, which he will share with us. The Big Five (African animals), gorillas, and the Rwanda holocaust museum, memorial and cemetery were particularly memorable. Don earned a BS in pharmacy from the University of […]
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“Positive Psychology” Speaker – Louis Alloro, M.Ed., MAPP – Successful people think differently. They have the ability to bounce back, persevere, and make things happen even in (especially in) the face of adversity and challenge. This new field of Positive Psychology teaches how we’re genetically predisposed to negativity and how we can change this. Learn about
June 25, 2019 – Louis Alloro Read More »
University Club programs are open to the public and are held Tuesdays in the Padua Room of the Hughes Community Center, 1700 Danbury Road, Claremont, California. Meetings start at 11:30 AM. The $20 meeting fee includes a buffet lunch. Membership applications are available at each meeting. Map to Hughes Community Center June Program Chair: Donna
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“The Power of Technology to Improve Human Functioning” Speakers – David Cisneros and Pedro Diniz – This joint program is about how several new technologies – that you may or may not have heard of – are impacting the fields of education and medicine. Dr. Cisneros will talk about virtual reality and augmented reality.
June 18, 2019 – David Cisneros and Pedro Diniz Read More »
“Searching for Sculptor Albert Stewart” Speaker – Anne Sonner – Albert Stewart (1900-65) created several pieces of art for the Claremont United Church of Christ, where Anne Sonner is historian (following in the big shoes of Doug MacKenzie). Research on Stewart and his sculpture ranged from Stewart’s roots in Europe, youth in NYC, and
June 11, 2019 – Anne Sonner Read More »
“Life’s Surprises and Medical Miracles” Speakers – Carol and Bill Wiese – On February 22, 2018 Carol Wiese had a massive “widow maker” heart attack, from which she was not expected to recover. By the grace of God, the love and prayers of family and friends, and amazing medical care, she survived. Carol will
June 4, 2019 – Carol and Bill Wiese Read More »
University Club programs are open to the public and are held Tuesdays in the Padua Room of the Hughes Community Center, 1700 Danbury Road, Claremont, California. Meetings start at 11:30 AM. The $20 meeting fee includes a buffet lunch. Membership applications are available at each meeting. Map to Hughes Community Center May Program Chair: Bob
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“Big Bang, Black Holes and Cosmic Strings” Speaker – Dr. Deborah A. Konkowski, professor of math at US Naval Academy – Professor Konkowski will discuss Einstein’s Special Theory of Relativity of 1905 as a precursor to his General Theory of Relativity of 1915. She will go on to show how General Relativity predicts many strange things,
May 28, 2019 – Dr. Deborah Konkowski Read More »
“Ceramic Art in the Pomona Valley: The Legacy of Julianne and David Armstrong” Speaker – Paul Roach, Director of Advancement and Communications, American Museum of Ceramic Art, Pomona – The American Museum of Ceramic Art is the enduring vision of two of Pomona Valley’s own – Julianne and David Armstrong. This talk with slideshow tells the
May 21, 2019 – Paul Roach Read More »
“Alzheimer’s and the Seven Dementias” Speaker – Dr. Ryan Harrison, Director of Resident Life & Wellness, Hillcrest – Come for this engaging presentation on dementia. Dr. Harrison’s talk will cover what dementia is, including some of its various types, how dementia is treated, and whether it can be prevented, as well as ways that we can
May 14, 2019 – Dr. Ryan Harrison Read More »