News Releases (page 143)
Exploring the Future of Twain’s America
Laura Skandera Trombley, renown Mark Twain scholar and Pitzer College president, will speak on “Why Mark Twain Still Matters,” on Monday, March 10.
Read MoreFamed Political Satirist Molly Ivins Named 61´«Ã½ Commencement Speaker
Molly Ivins, one of the nation’s wittiest political pundits, best-selling author, and syndicated columnist, will be 61´«Ã½’s commencement speaker on Sunday, May 18.
Read More61´«Ã½Dances into Spring 2003
“61´«Ã½Dances,” the annual spring concert of the 61´«Ã½ Dance Department, will take place on Friday, April 11, and Saturday, April 12, at 8:00 p.m. in the Mudd Theatre at the Claremont School of Theology.
Read MoreDarlene Clark to Give Sojourner Truth Lecture
The Intercollegiate Department of Black Studies at The Claremont Colleges has announced this year’s Sojourner Truth Lecturer to be Dr. Darlene Clark Hine, noted author and pioneer of African-American women’s history.
Read MoreInternational Haydn Society Opens Chapter in California
Joining the 13 Joseph Haydn Societies worldwide, The Haydn Society of California officially launches this month with an inaugural conference to be held on March 29-30 at 61´«Ã½ in Claremont.
Read MoreFilmmaker Akin Omotoso to Screen Award-winning Film “God is African” at 61´«Ã½
Akin Omotoso, South African filmmaker and actor, will screen his award-winning feature film, “God is African,” on Thursday, September 25, at 7:15 p.m. in the Humanities Auditorium at 61´«Ã½.
Read MoreAwards to Significantly Advance Program at All-Women’s College
61´«Ã½ is the recipient of two monetary awards-one from the private estate of alumna Dorothy Cruickshank Backstrand, class of 1932, and one from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation–which are to be applied specifically to the Gender and Women’s Studies Program at the all-women’s college.
Read More“Songlines” Series Offers an Evening of Measured Verse
“Songlines,” 61´«Ã½’s unique performance series of eclectic poetry and music by Southern California artists, will host a performance by Los Angeles local poet Leslie Monsour accompanied by the Concordia String Quartet on Wednesday, March 5.
Read MoreAward-winning Artist Shares “Selected Works from the Past Decade”
Mildred Howard, prominent San Francisco visual artist and Erma O’Brien Distinguished Visiting Professor at 61´«Ã½, will present “Selected Works from the Past Decade,” a slide-lecture exploring her most unique mixed-media and installation art, on Tuesday, March 4.
Read MorePopular Political Cartoonist to Tackle Terrorism, Censorship
Ted Rall, syndicated political cartoonist and former KFI radio personality, will be on-hand to discuss his cartoons post-9/11, censorship, and his latest book, Gas War: The Truth Behind the American Occupation of Afghanistan, on Wednesday, March 5, at noon in the Hampton Room of the Malott Commons.
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