News Releases (page 73)
ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµ Names Donna Ng Vice President for Business Affairs
After a national search, ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµ President Lori Bettison-Varga announces the appointment of Donna Ng as vice president for business affairs and treasurer of the College, effective Jan. 27. Ng will fill the position vacated by Joanne M. Coville, who retires with more than two years of service.
Read MoreÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµ’s Ken Gonzales-Day Curates Photo Exhibition of Western American Indians from “Edward S. Curtis and ‘The Vanishing Race'”
The Claremont Colleges’ Honnold Library hosts a photo exhibition of nearly 100 of Curtis’ still images. ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµ Professor of Art Ken Gonzales-Day curated this free show located on the second floor of the library’s Honnold wing. The library is located at 800 N. Dartmouth Ave., Claremont, Calif. The display runs through Dec. 1.
Read MoreCelebrating 70 Years of Cutting-Edged Clay: ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµ Ceramic Annual
The annual ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµ Ceramic — the longest-running exhibition of contemporary ceramics in the United States — will celebrate its 70th year with its opening on Jan. 25. Traditionally an “artist’s choice” event, this year’s exhibition – which continues through April 6 – will bring together a large number of past curators from the show’s long history to celebrate art in clay.
Read MoreWard Churchill to Lecture on Colonialism and Genocide in the U.S. on Nov. 14
ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµ’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 ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµ 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 ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµ
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 ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµ’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 MoreÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµ is a Top Producer of U.S. Fulbright Students
Nine alumnae from ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµ received Fulbright awards for 2013-2014—ranking ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµhigh 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 ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµ collection will be conserved with funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
Read MoreÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµ Hosts 2nd Annual Olive Harvest on Oct. 25
ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµ 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 ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµ
“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 ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµ’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 ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµ
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 ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµ’s Performing Arts Center. This event is free and open to the public.
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