Programs

“The Cost and Value of Higher Education” – 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 […]

“Claremont USD and Claremont RISE – Facilities and a General Obligation Bond” – Learn about the achievements, challenges and current needs of our local school district. Bring your questions!</p> 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

“Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)” – 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

“Special Collections & Archives at The Claremont Colleges Library: Your Resource for California History and Beyond” – 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

“NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission: Ambitious Science and Engineering Challenges” – Leo spent 43 years helping to turn ambitious ideas into spacecraft that explore the solar system. After earning his Electrical Engineering degree from Cal Poly Pomona in 1982, he joined JPL and never looked back—contributing to missions that have expanded humanity’s understanding of planets, oceans,

“Traffic and Transportation Commission and Route 66 Anniversary” – Sonja Stump is a Claremont businessperson who has served the community in many ways. She is currently chair of the City of Claremont Traffic and Transportation Commission. She has served on many community organizations including Claremont Heritage, Claremont Chamber of Commerce, Claremont High School PFA, and

“Eldercare Experiences in the Claremont Area” – Speakers who live at four eldercare facilities will talk about why they made the choice to move there and how it has been going. On our panel are residents from Hillcrest, Claremont Manor, Pilgrim Place, and Mt. San Antonio Gardens. This will be a personal and informative session

“Investing in These Turbulent Times” – We are honored to have a financial expert give his analysis of the current economic market. Bring your questions about investments! Don Gould is the president and chief investment officer of Gould Asset Management, which he founded in 1999. He holds a BA in Economics from Pomona College and

“The Legacy of Astronaut Sally Ride” – Bear Ride, sister of Sally Ride, will share thoughts about Sally’s legacy, her experiences as an astronaut, and the causes that mattered deeply to Sally and continue to matter to Reverend Ride. Reverend Ride is an ordained Presbyterian minister who once served at the Claremont Presbyterian Church.

“San Antonio High School – Claremont’s Continuation High School” – Andrea Deligio and the teaching staff of San Antonio High School will discuss the “other high school in Claremont.” They will provide an overview of the role of the school, the students, specific programs and the successes of the school. As explained in a recent