Programs

“Pomona Valley History 1830 – 1870” – Learn about the interesting history of the Pomona Valley! The goal of the Historical Society of Pomona, founded in 1916, is to make the rich and diverse history of the Pomona Valley become a meaningful part of people’s lives. For many years, tourists and locals have visited and […]

“The Joys and Challenges of Local Theater” – Beatrice Casagran will talk about her 20 years of experiences leading theater productions in the Claremont area. A theatrical educator, actor, director, and producer, Beatrice co-founded Ophelia’s Jump Productions in 2012 with a mission to produce works that invite questioning and spark discourse while providing meaningful opportunities

“A Photo Travelogue of Four Hiking Trips Last Summer” – David Sonner is a graduate of Harvey Mudd College, a retired attorney, and the immediate past president of the University Club of Claremont. Following a bad illness in early 2020, which resulted in severe asthma that lasted for most of the year, he decided to

“Evidence-Based Approaches to Help People with Depression Seek Help” – Although depression is treatable, many people with depression never seek help. Unlike many other ailments, as a person becomes more depressed, their help-seeking attitude becomes less favorable, and they are less likely to seek help. Thistalk will illustrate the harm that can occur when trying

“Pomona Unified School District 2024-2025” – While our club has regularly heard from the Claremont Unified SchoolDistrict, we have this opportunity to hear from the substantially larger Pomona Unified School District. Many of our club members live andwork in Pomona. Bring you questions! Darren Knowles is the Superintendent of Pomona Unified SchoolDistrict (PUSD), known for

“Bright Prospect: College Access and Completion” – Bright Prospect has been a regular recipient of University Club Grants.Today, more than 2,500 Bright Prospect students receive collegereadiness programming, one-on-one coaching, application assistance,and ongoing mentorship beginning in ninth grade through college graduation. Executive Director Holly Kirkland Reynolds earned her master’s pf artsdegree in human development for Pacific

“The Increased Popularity of Birding – What’s it All About and How You Can Get Involved” – Why are one third of American adults now birdwatching? Why has there been a 5-fold increase in the use of birding phone apps since 2020? Could it be because birding is good for you? Your brain benefits because

“Developing an Art History of the Pomona Valley” – Dr. Wendy Slatkin will talk about her research on the art history of Pomona Valley, which is the subject of her books Portrait of a Community: Selections from the Chaffey Community Museum of  Art and Creative Art Communities of the Pomona Valley: 1930-1980, to be published

“Bhutan — Land of the Thunder Dragon” – “We spent a week in western Bhutan in October, admiring the mountains, forests, and golden terraces of ripening red rice. We found a fascinating country that is taking a deliberate approach to modernizing a traditional Buddhist farming society while preserving traditions and keeping an eye on sustainability.

“Citrus College Update” – For nearly three years, Dr. Greg Schulz and Laura J. Bollinger have worked side-by-side to provide the Citrus College community with leadership and vision. In their respective roles as superintendent/ president and governing member of the Citrus Community College District Board of Trustees, they collaborate to create an academic environment that