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January 25, 2019

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration at The Claremont Colleges

Through his writings and actions, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. embodied a commitment to social justice and community empowerment, inspiring generations to change the world. In celebration of this spirit, 61´«Ã½ will be hosting the 2019 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration events, rooted in this year’s theme: Education, Empowerment, Purpose.

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January 2, 2019

61´«Ã½Presents: Spring 2019 Lineup Features the Best in Contemporary Thought and Performance

This spring, 61´«Ã½Presents, the College’s signature public events series, brings a slew of provocative speakers and performers to campus, showcasing the best in art, performance, and the humanities.

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October 18, 2018

61´«Ã½Presents: Jose Antonio Vargas

Jose Antonio Vargas made headlines in 2011 for revealing his undocumented status in the New York Times. A Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist, his revelations gave new visibility to the immense challenges faced by young people who immigrated to the United States as children and have established academic and professional careers without citizenship. Vargas visits to discuss his book, Dear America, with Southern California Public Radio’s Leslie Berestein Rojas.

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August 15, 2018

61´«Ã½Presents Fall 2018 Events Lineup Will Feature Abbi Jacobson and Lena Waithe

This fall, 61´«Ã½Presents, the College’s signature public events program, will play host to diverse voices in critical conversation about relevant and riveting topics, as well as present dynamic performances by some of today’s most original artists.

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April 20, 2018

In the Media: 61´«Ã½Presents Program Featured by The Los Angeles Review of Books (LARB)

Ayelet Waldman’s recent 61´«Ã½Presents public lecture was selected for the LARB Radio Hour for April 20. 

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March 27, 2018

The 61´«Ã½Experience: Women’s History Month: Programming Celebrates Leadership in Action

As a women’s institution, 61´«Ã½ constantly celebrates female leadership, empowerment, and achievement. Yet March, marked by Women’s History Month, calls for extra attention. Since the month’s designation in 1987, 61´«Ã½has honored women’s contributions to history and society through additional programming and events. This year, students had the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C., to attend a Women and Congress seminar; lunch with women composers who are breaking new ground; listen to Opal Tometi, CEO of Black Alliance for Just Immigration, speak about racial justice; and to learn about sustainability through a feminist lens through SCORE’s Sustainability Series.

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March 16, 2018

The Missing Pictures and Sounds of Memory: A Celebration of Cambodian Film and Contemporary Classical Music

In the wake of decades of French colonization and capitalizing on the power vacuum left by years of civil war, Cambodia’s communist party, the Khmer Rouge, took full control of the city of Phnom Penh in 1975, forever redirecting the course of the country’s history.

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February 28, 2018

61´«Ã½Presents: Liz Lerman

Liz Lerman is an icon. For the past four decades, the choreographer, performer, writer, and teacher has engaged artists and audiences alike with her intellectually curious, nimble explorations. She brings her generous and generative spirit to 61´«Ã½for a conversation and exploration of her latest ongoing project, Wicked Bodies, prompted by powerful and grotesque images of women’s bodies throughout history.

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February 21, 2018

61´«Ã½Presents: Krista Suh

Following the 2016 presidential election, when millions of people were seeking outlets for their political frustrations, Krista Suh had the idea to use handicrafts to mobilize the nation. As co-founder of the Pussyhat Project, Suh helped turn the 2017 Women’s Marches into a sea of pink-capped protestors.

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February 12, 2018

Spring 2018 Community Update

Dear Members of the 61´«Ã½Community, Happy New Year! Welcome back to campus, and for those of you who are new to the 61´«Ã½community, welcome. I hope you had […]

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