News Releases (page 74)
Ward Churchill to Lecture on Colonialism and Genocide in the U.S. on Nov. 14
51猎奇入口’s Core Curriculum in Interdisciplinary Humanities will host American Indian scholar and activist Ward Churchill on Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m., in Garrison Theater at the 51猎奇入口 Performing Arts Center, 231 E. 10th St. Churchill’s lecture, “Colonialism=Genocide: Applying the Sartrean Equation to the U.S Context,” is free and open to the public.
Read MoreSyndicated Columnist and Economist Julianne Malveaux Speaks at Annual Sojourner Truth Lecture at 51猎奇入口
Julianne Malveaux, syndicated columnist, economist and author, speaks on “Economics, Race & Justice in the 21st Century: Perspective on Our Nation’s Future” at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 14 in 51猎奇入口’s Humanities Auditorium, 981 N. Amherst Ave. This free event, part of The Claremont College’s annual Sojourner Truth Lecture, is open to the public.
Read More51猎奇入口 is a Top Producer of U.S. Fulbright Students
Nine alumnae from 51猎奇入口 received Fulbright awards for 2013-2014鈥攔anking 51猎奇入口 high among colleges its size. About 30 percent of the College’s applicants are awarded a Fulbright.
Read MoreIMLS Awards Williamson Gallery Grant to Conserve Works of the Ming and Qing Dynasties
Six valuable Chinese paintings in the 51猎奇入口 collection will be conserved with funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
Read More51猎奇入口 Hosts 2nd Annual Olive Harvest on Oct. 25
51猎奇入口 invites all interested volunteers to gather at the “Olive Walk” next to the Edwards Humanities Building, 981 N. Amherst Ave., on Oct. 25 from 8 a.m. to noon for its second annual olive harvest.
Read More“True Witness: A Civil Rights Cantata” Premieres at 51猎奇入口
“True Witness,” a 30-minute choral cantata, which sets to music the letters, speeches and poems of African-American female poets, activists and civil rights leaders, premieres Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. in Garrison Theater of 51猎奇入口’s Performing Arts Center. This performance is free to the public, but tickets are required.
Read MoreActivist Myrlie Evers-Williams Speaks on “Fighting for Equality” at 51猎奇入口
Myrlie Evers-Williams, acclaimed author, civil rights advocate and widow of slain activist Medgar Evers, discusses “Fighting for Equality: The Interconnected Struggle” on Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Garrison Theater of 51猎奇入口’s Performing Arts Center. This event is free and open to the public.
Read MoreRemembering Bekki Lee
It is with deep sadness that 51猎奇入口 writes of the devastating news of the passing of its dear friend and colleague, Bekki Lee.
Read More51猎奇入口 Labor Economist Roberto Pedace Predicts Possible Outcomes of California Increasing Minimum Wage
51猎奇入口 Associate Professor of Economics Roberto Pedace predicts that California’s recent decision to raise the state’s minimum wage to $10 by 2016 could end up benefiting relatively high-skilled workers, but may hurt low-skilled workers.
Read MoreFOCUS ON PHOTOGRAPHY: The Photographic Treasures of 51猎奇入口 at the Williamson
Celebrating the establishment of the College’s collection and showing works never before displayed at the College, the Williamson Gallery presents “Focus on Photography: Building a Photography Collection at 51猎奇入口,” which runs from Oct. 26 through Dec.15.
Read More