“Nuclear Power and the Future” Speaker – Van Snyder, Jet Propulsion Lab Climate change, climate conferences, and climate treaties are in the news. More and more we hear the warnings that time is running out and it is imperative that the problem must be solved now. Is nuclear power essential to the solution? Van Snyder will […]
January 22, 2019 – Van Snyder Read More »
“Claremont – Then and Now” Speaker – John Neiuber, Past President, Claremont Heritage Learn about Claremont’s very interesting history from a Past President of Claremont Heritage, John Neiuber. His presentation offers slides and commentary about events and people that have shaped the community today. He will discuss what makes Claremont unique, and the challenges to
January 15, 2018 – John Neiuber Read More »
“The Keck Graduate Institute” Speaker – Dr. Sheldon M. Schuster, President, Keck Graduate Institute Dr. Schuster became the second president of Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) in 2003, succeeding founding president Henry “Hank” Riggs. At the time, the Institute had just one academic program and approximately 50 students. Under his leadership, KGI has shown tremendous growth, with
January 8, 2019 – Dr. Sheldon Schuster 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 earned his PhD in music from Cal Poly, Pomona.
December 11, 2018 – Dr. Joel Wilson & the Claremont High School Singers Read More »
“Arts Education Advocacy Issues” Speaker – Dr. Carl Shafer, educator and musician Since 1995 the California Education Code has mandated that all students in grades 1-6 receive instruction based on a course of study in music, dance, theater and visual art, and that all four disciplines be offered in grades 7-12. Yet, arts education continues to
December 4, 2018 – Dr. Carl Shafer Read More »
“The Seven Lost Ranchos of Our Inland Valley” Speaker – Bob Smith, retired professor, author, illustrator and musician Our own multi-talented University Club member Bob Smith will present a program about Inland Valley history. He will define the geographic area and describe the Mexican land grants – names we will recognize from our commuting throughout the
November 27, 2018 – Bob Smith Read More »
“My Job as an Art Critic or What I did for my Summer Vacation” Speaker – Dr. David Pagel, professor of art theory and history, Claremont Graduate University David Pagel will present his views of his role as a newspaper art critic, offering insights on his beliefs about accessibility, elitism, expertise, education, experience, judgment, beauty,
November 13, 2018 – David Pagel Read More »
“Antiques Road Show with Zoe TeBeau” Speaker – Zoe TeBeau, certified appraiser Once again Zoe TeBeau brings her own version of the “Antiques Road Show” to the University Club. This event was great fun the last three years. You are invited to bring one item to be informally appraised. It can be a historic heirloom or
November 6, 2018 – Zoe TeBeau Read More »
October 30, 2018 – Arash Khazeni “The Qajar Empire and the World of 19th-Century Iran” Speaker – Dr. Arash Khazeni, Pomona College, Department of History The Qajar Era (1785-1925), named after the dynasty that ruled Iran during the long 19th century, saw the coming of some of the most decisive changes in the country’s modern history. From a western perspective,
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Physical Health for a Better and Longer Life Speaker – Kirk Jones, Head Athletic Trainer and Assoc. Professor of Physical Education, Pomona-Pitzer Colleges; and Annette Jones, Physical Therapist and Clinical Coordinator, Casa Colina Get motivated to improve your health – and bring your questions about exercise and physical therapy. Kirk Jones earned a B.S.in physical
October 23, 2018 – Kirk and Annette Jones Read More »