Programs

“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, […]

“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

“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

“A Visitor from Another Star: I1 2017 U1 ‘Oumuamua’” Speaker – Dr. Dave Kary, instructor of astronomy, Citrus College – In 2017 astronomers saw something they’ve never seen before – an object from far outside of our solar system made a close pass by the sun. For just a couple of months they could observe this

“The United Nations Today and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (the Global Goals)” Speaker – Mel Boynton, Past President of the Pomona Valley United Nations Association – For over 70 years the United Nations has been successful in its primary goal, to prevent another world war. In the same time, many other responsibilities have been added:

“My Claremont History and First Months as a Claremont City Council Member” Speaker – Jennifer Stark, Claremont City Council Member – Raised in Claremont, University Club member Jennifer Stark is inspired by family and friends whose decades of community service have helped define Claremont’s unique character. Jennifer is a new member of the Claremont City Council.


“Opioids, Pain and Addiction: Fact and Fiction” Speaker – Dr. Stephani Sutherland, Neuroscientist and Journalist An estimated 37,000 people died from opioid overdose in 2017, and millions more are addicted. But as many as 100 million Americans also live with chronic pain—a much less talked-about public health crisis. Opioids are clearly not a solution to chronic

“The 11th Annual Claremont Film Festival, the Finest Films from throughout the World” Speaker – Vincent Turner, Manager of the Claremont Film Festival The Claremont Film Festival will celebrate their 11th year this May.  The festival features remarkable short films from around the world. It’s founder, Vince Turner, will discuss the event’s success along with what

“Supermassive Black Holes in Galaxies” Speaker – Dr. Stephen A. Naftilan, Emeritus Kenneth S. Pitzer Chair of Physics, Claremont McKenna College We now believe that larger, more massive galaxies have supermassive black holes in their nuclei.  Our own galaxy, the Milky Way, has a 4 million solar mass black hole at its center.  What is the evidence for

“History of Modern Handbells” Speaker – Bill Waggener; Soloist – Susan Hitch Although handbells first appeared many centuries ago in England, their current use as a musical instrument is a relatively recent phenomenon. Learn about the history of handbells and hear their wonderful music! Bill Waggener earned his BA in Music from Pomona College and