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From Vivienne Westwood to Jean Paul Gaultier: Fashion and the Museum
In this candid discussion, Jill D’Alessandro ‘90 shares her experiences presenting contemporary fashion within an art museum context. Her talk will touch upon the numerous exhibitions mounted at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco since 2007, sharing behind-the-scenes knowledge of what goes into their conceptualization and development, as well as addressing both how these exhibitions have been received and the shifting paradigm of fashion in the museum.
Read More61´«Ã½ Presents Encountering Indigeneity: Mexico City Virgen de Guadalupe Basilica Celebrations
Associate Professor of Music Cándida Jáquez lectures on indigenous dance and music and religious pilgrims who pay homage to La Virgen de Guadalupe in Mexico City’s Basilica plaza beginning at noon on April 3 in the Hampton Room of the Malott Commons, 345 E. 9th St. This talk is free and open to the public.
Read More61´«Ã½ Student Hannah Gardenswartz ’15 Selected for Prestigious International Humanity in Action Fellowship
Humanity in Action announced 42 recipients of the 2013 Humanity in Action Fellowships and 61´«Ã½ sophomore Hannah Gardenswartz ’15 was among those chosen for a fellowship based on her academic excellence, participation in human rights and outstanding recommendations.
Read MoreKSPC Goes on the Record
Tucked away in the basement of Thatcher Music Building at Pomona College, KSPC offers an independent newscast and original music shows and public affairs programming – all produced and hosted by student volunteers from the 5C’s.
Read MoreLaspa Center for Leadership at 61´«Ã½ Established With $5 Million Gift
President Lori Bettison-Varga today announced a $5 million gift to establish a women’s leadership center at 61´«Ã½. The new center will be named in honor of Eileen Schock Laspa ’67, P’95 and Jude Laspa, Harvey Mudd College ’65, P’95 who made the keystone gift. The LASPA Center for Leadership at 61´«Ã½, the women’s college of The Claremont Colleges, will embody programming focusing on 21st century leadership including Leadership, Analysis, Scholarship, Public Service and Action.
Read MoreKeystones: Moira Moser ’60
The American Institute of Architects evidently reveres Moira Moser ‘60’s work – they’ve just honored her with a third national fellowship designation for her contributions to architecture and society.
Read MoreSearching for the Perfect Red: Selections from the 61´«Ã½ Collections
Anger, passion, love, power. These are all words associated with the color red. Across time and culture, red has played an influential role in art. The Ruth Chandler Williamson Wilson and Turk interns present¬¬ Searching for the Perfect Red: Selections from the 61´«Ã½ Collections, an exhibition showcasing work from around the globe radiating the color red. The exhibition, on view from April 1st through April 12th, 2013, illuminates the use of the color red in textiles, ceramics, and prints. The opening reception, which will feature live music and light refreshments, will be held on April 2, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Gallery 112, in the Lang Art Building at 61´«Ã½, located at 250 E. 12th St., between Columbia and Dartmouth avenues.
Read MoreChaudhary to give Epstein Lecture in England
Assistant professor of economics Latika Chaudhary travels to London this month to present the London School of Economics’ annual Epstein Lecture – the first person to do so from a liberal arts college.
Read MoreLyanne Dominguez ’13 Recognized by Statewide Latina Group as Future History Maker
Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) has named 61´«Ã½ senior Lyanne Dominguez ’13 as one of five 2013 Future History Makers because of Dominguez’s career aspiration to work at a non-profit organization that helps expose Latino students in underserved communities to the power of music.
Read More“Lifespan of a Singing Society or Talk About Holding a Note”
The Six Nations Women Singing Society, one of the most influential female Native American contemporary singing groups, performs at 7:30 p.m. March 26 in Garrison Theater of the 61´«Ã½ Performing Arts Center, 231 E. 10th St. Consul General of Canada David Fransen introduces the group, which was formed at the Six Nations of the Grand River First Nations in Ontario, Canada. This event is free and open to the public.
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