“Cal Poly Pomona: The Importance of Higher Education to the State and Nation”– Speaker: Dr. Soraya M. Coley, Cal Poly Pomona president– Cal Poly Pomona is one of two polytechnic universities in the California State University system, with almost 29,000 students enrolled. At least two current University
Read more →“Seasonal Songs from Around the World” – Performers: Dr. Joel Wilson and the Claremont High School Singers – The award-winning Claremont High School Singers will perform wonderful songs for us from around the world. Their director, Dr. Joel Wilson, is a graduate of Claremont High School and
Read more →“Chichen Itza – an Architectural Marvel” – Speaker: Roya Ardelan – Roya Ardelan will present a talk and slideshow on Chichen Itza, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Chichen Itza was a large pre-Columbian city built by the Maya people during the Terminal Classic period (c. AD 600-900) in
Read more →“A Meeting with Franklin Delano Roosevelt” – Speaker: Peter M. Small, Historical Character Actor – FDR, played by historical character actor Peter Small, will educate and entertain us. The fedora hat, extended cigarette filter, and wheelchair are some of the props that FDR will bring to the
Read more →“Four Essential Questions Regarding Providing Health Care for All”- Speaker: Dr. Andy Winnick, Professor Emeritus of Economics and Statistics, Cal State L.A. – University Club member Andy Winnick will inform us about a broiling issue on the current economic and political scene. He will examine four major
Read more →“The Greek Olympics and Other Panhellenic Games” – Speaker: Dr. Evaggelos Vallianatos – The Olympic Games in Olympia, Greece started in 776 B.C., lasting until the end of the 4th century. Other Greek city-states, like Athens, had their own Panhellenic athletic competitions. However, the Olympics were the
Read more →“Unsettling Fragmentation – Radical Changes in Business, Technology and the Workplace” – Speaker: Bill Forti The structure of business and the workplace has radically changed, causing fragmentation, which requires new ways of thinking. Utilizing the actual experience of the William Mark Corporation as an example, this talk will
Read more →“How Do We Communicate, Including Tips for Improving Your Memory” – Speaker: Celeste Palmer – Improve memory by playing games, socializing and good nutrition. We’ve heard all that. What do coffee, berries and chewing gum have to do with improving your memory? How do we sound to
Read more →“Mailboxes, Stucco and Graffiti: The Built Environment as Narrative” – Speaker: Prof. Michael Mata, Point Loma Nazarene University – Knowing how to read the physical landscape can uncover clues to the history, current concerns and values, and even the future of an urban neighborhood. Learning the story
Read more →“Travels to Munich, Barcelona, Venice and Prague” – Speakers: David and Anne Sonner – The Sonners traveled to Europe a few months ago. Join them for a slideshow about their trip – a little bit of carnival, history, politics, art, music, food, and churches in the cities
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