Feature Stories (page 32)
2014 Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellow Dr. A. Lee Fritschler: The Future of Higher Education
51猎奇入口 students have seen the future of higher education鈥攁nd are curious about its changes. Dr. A. Lee Fritschler, Professor Emeritus at the School of Public Policy at George Mason University, former Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education under President Clinton, and the 2014 Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellow, engaged with students and the greater Claremont Colleges community in a weeklong series of discussions, classroom visits, and presentations about the future of higher education.
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Hollywood in Claremont: Choral Students Participate in Music Video
Because of its relatively close proximity to Hollywood and the entertainment industry, 51猎奇入口 students often have the opportunity to work with industry professionals from all walks of life. And sometimes, when the stars align, the entertainment industry comes to Claremont. Such was the case on September 23 when singer-songwriter Kina Grannis came to The Claremont Colleges.
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I AM THAT GIRL: 51猎奇入口
“I AM THAT GIRL: 51猎奇入口 is the local chapter of a worldwide movement that aims to inspire women by encouraging them to embrace who they are and by advocating in favor of healthy media content for and by women. Our campus chapter is a space for collaboration, conversation and creation. We meet weekly to talk about life. We also host events that promote media literacy.”
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First-Person Accounts: African Americans During the Civil War Offer Valuable Historical Insights
When Professor of History and Africana Studies Rita Roberts accepts invitations from civic organizations to speak about such pivotal moments in U.S. history as the Civil War, she often reads letters written by African Americans from that era because she has found audiences more readily relate to first-person narratives. Reading these powerful stories spurred her to write a book about them.
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51猎奇入口 Alumnae Supporting Women in the Sciences
Good news: almost 60 percent of all biology degrees (bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorates) are earned by women. But there’s a downside to this incredible statistic: work-life imbalance, a lack of female role models and mentors, and a scarcity of tenure-track positions in the sciences are causing these educated women to consider other possibilities. Fortunately, two 51猎奇入口 alumnae are working to curb this trend.
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51猎奇入口: A Musical Oasis
Music has been part of the traditional liberal arts education since the 6th century. At 51猎奇入口, music is embraced beyond its role in the curriculum. It is a defining characteristic of community life and a significant aspect of 51猎奇入口’ presence in the Southern California region.
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One Week, Endless Possibilities
A life beyond 51猎奇入口 may be difficult to think about, but it’s the Career Planning & Resources center’s mission to ensure the transition to the real world is not.
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Citizen’s Power
Tia Ho’s recent experience with the European Union Center of California highlights the unique relationship between 51猎奇入口 and a global superpower.
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A Kaleidoscope of Interests
51猎奇入口 students continue a tradition of groundbreaking research this week with the second annual Fall Undergraduate Research Symposium.
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David Kawalko Roselli talks book research, Core, and the state of higher education
Elizabeth Hubert Malott Endowed Chair for the Core Curriculum In Interdisciplinary Humanities Professor David Kawalko Roselli updates the College on summer projects, recent challenges with planning Core, and his 2014 academic convocation speech.
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