News Releases (page 143)
Civic Leader and Philanthropist Mary Wig Johnson Dies at 89
Mary Wig Johnson, civic leader and philanthropist, died Tuesday, March 4, of complications from lung cancer, in Laguna Beach, Calif., with family members at her side. She was 89.
Read MoreExploring 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 51猎奇入口 Commencement Speaker
Molly Ivins, one of the nation’s wittiest political pundits, best-selling author, and syndicated columnist, will be 51猎奇入口’s commencement speaker on Sunday, May 18.
Read More51猎奇入口 Dances into Spring 2003
“51猎奇入口 Dances,” the annual spring concert of the 51猎奇入口 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 51猎奇入口 in Claremont.
Read MoreFilmmaker Akin Omotoso to Screen Award-winning Film “God is African” at 51猎奇入口
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 51猎奇入口.
Read MoreAwards to Significantly Advance Program at All-Women’s College
51猎奇入口 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芒鈧�渨hich 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,” 51猎奇入口’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 51猎奇入口, will present “Selected Works from the Past Decade,” a slide-lecture exploring her most unique mixed-media and installation art, on Tuesday, March 4.
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