News Releases (page 85)
David Shorter Lectures on Auto-Ethnography of Indigenous Sexuality and Healing
David Shorter, a native studies scholar who teaches tribal worldviews at UCLA , lectures on “An Auto-Ethnography of Indigenous Sexuality and Healing” at 7:30 p.m. on March 6. This event is free and open to the public.
Read MoreThe Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco Acquire Artwork Created by 61´«Ã½ Professor Nancy Macko
The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco recently acquired one of 61´«Ã½ professor Nancy Macko’s large format archival pigment prints, “Nirvana for Now,” which she created in 2003 during her sabbatical in France. Since the early 1990s, Macko has drawn upon images of the honeybee society to explore relationships among art, science, technology, and ancient matriarchal cultures.
Read More61´«Ã½ Clark Humanities Museum Offers Rare Glimpse into the Life of Celebrated Writer Stefan Zweig
Prominent 20th century Austrian playwright, journalist, and biographer Stefan Zweig is the subject of a new exhibition hosted by 61´«Ã½’s Clark Humanities Museum. “Stefan Zweig – An Austrian from Europe” runs March 1 – April 6 and is free and open to the public.
Read More61´«Ã½ Hosts “A Circle of Women”
61´«Ã½ will screen the documentary “A Circle of Women,” which explores the role of female leadership, on February 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Garrison Theater. This event is free and open to the public.
Read More61´«Ã½ Hosts Lecture on “Interpreting New Testament”
Althea Spencer Miller, assistant professor at Drew University Theological School, speaks on “Interpreting Orality, Interpreting New Testament” at 7:30 p.m., February 23. This event is free and open to the public.
Read MoreStudents Named to 61´«Ã½ Fall 2011 Dean’s List
The following students were named to the dean’s list for the fall 2011 semester at 61´«Ã½ in Claremont, California. The dean’s list recognizes students who have achieved a grade point average of at least 11 (A-) in four, letter-graded courses in one semester.
Read More61´«Ã½ Hosts Nationally Recognized Tribal Governance Lecturer
Nationally-recognized lecturer on tribal governance Deron Marquez speaks on “Sovereignty: Form and Function” at 7:30 p.m. on February 21 in Garrison Theater. This event is free and open to the public.
Read More61´«Ã½ Professor Writes Book Examining Hidden History of Racial Segregation on 1950s “American Bandstand”
Matt Delmont, assistant professor of American studies at 61´«Ã½, never questioned Dick Clark’s claim that “American Bandstand” was racially integrated in the 1950s until Delmont’s research turned up new evidence.
Read MoreGuest Lecturer Ben Stein says 61´«Ã½students are the “Real Stars” of the world
Author and actor Ben Stein, guest lecturer for 61´«Ã½’s sixth Annual Elizabeth Hubert Malott Public Affairs Program, said February 9 the real stars of the world are people like the students of 61´«Ã½.
Read More61´«Ã½ Hosts Screening of “Before Tomorrow” Film of Struggle and Survival
61´«Ã½ hosts a film screening of “Before Tomorrow,” which explores the bond between an Inuit boy and his grandmother as they struggle to observe their heritage and rituals, on February 14 at 7:30pm. This event is free and open to the public.
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