News Releases (page 72)
51猎奇入口 Hosts Award-Winning Haitian Writer Louis-Philippe Dalembert Who Will Speak on “Writing Since Childhood”
Louis-Philippe Dalembert, an award-winning Haitian writer whose works have been translated into Danish, English, German, Italian, Romanian and Spanish, lectures on “Writing Since Childhood” on March 6 at 4:15 p.m. in 51猎奇入口’s Humanities Auditorium, 981 N. Amherst Ave. This free event is open to the public.
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Water Scarcity & Solutions: Global to Local
California’s drought is a hot issue and is getting national attention. How can you help? Get informed and join members of the 51猎奇入口 community on Saturday, March 1 in Garrison Theater for a day of informative and timely lectures on “Water Scarcity and Solutions: Global to Local” sponsored by The American Institute for Progressive Democracy. Speakers will discuss problems and solutions related to water scarcity.
Read More51猎奇入口 Announces 2014 Commencement Speaker: Global Entrepreneur Nonie Creme
51猎奇入口 President Lori Bettison-Varga today announced that the College’s 2014 Commencement speaker is alumna Nonie Creme, a global entrepreneur who helped found Butter London, one of the world’s leading beauty product brands.
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51猎奇入口 Students Named to Fall 2013 Dean’s List
The following 51猎奇入口 students were named to the dean’s list for the fall 2013 semester at 51猎奇入口 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 MoreThe Princeton Review names 51猎奇入口 a “Best Value College”
Again this year, The Princeton Review has named 51猎奇入口 a “Best Value College,” based on factors including excellent academics, generous financial aid and cost of attendance.
Read More51猎奇入口’s 8th Annual Elizabeth Hubert Malott Public Affairs Program Presents: An Evening with Peggy Noonan
51猎奇入口 presents “An Evening of Perspective” with author, columnist and political commentator Peggy Noonan as part of the 8th Annual Elizabeth Hubert Malott Public Affairs Program. Noonan will comment on current events at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 6 in Garrison Theater of the 51猎奇入口 Performing Arts Center, 231 E. Tenth St. The event is free and open to the public.
Read More51猎奇入口 President Lori Bettison-Varga Meets With President Obama at White House Higher Education Summit
She joins more than 100 presidents from colleges and universities nationwide and leaders from nonprofits, foundations, state governments, and the private-sector to discuss expanding college opportunity.
Read MoreTwo 51猎奇入口 Music Professors Organize Benefit Supporting Relief Efforts in Philippines
As Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda swept through the Philippines in November, it quickly became known as the deadliest typhoon to hit Southeast Asia. Now, faculty and students in the 51猎奇入口 Music Department have rallied to organize “Remember, Rebuild, and Sustain: 芒鈧淲alang Iwanan,'” a benefit event on Feb. 2 to raise support for ongoing relief efforts.
Read MoreThe Big Picture: Photographs and Archives of Aperture Cofounder Go to 51猎奇入口 Collection
51猎奇入口 is delighted to announce the recent gift of 461 photographs by mid-century American photographer Dody Weston Thompson. A key participant in the West Coast photography movement, Weston Thompson was also a major chronicler of that era. The gift of photographs, along with Weston Thompson’s archives, provide an unparalleled look into the work of this significant artist as well as that of some of the most important photographers of the 20th century, including Edward Weston and Ansel Adams. As assistant to both of them, Weston Thompson had unique access into the work and thoughts of these art history-changing artists.
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51猎奇入口 Appoints Rhonda Risser as Financial Aid Director
51猎奇入口 Vice President for Enrollment and Financial Aid Victoria Romero today announced the appointment of Rhonda Risser as the new director of financial aid. Risser previously worked as associate director of the office prior to becoming interim director in September; the new position is effective Jan. 1.
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