Events for October 2012
Founders Day Concert
The University Symphony will perform CLU alumnus David Freeman’s Elegy In Memoriam, written in memory of his mother, Suzanne Freeman.
Ahmanson Science Center
The CLU Student Research Symposium showcases the work of top students, many of whom have spent the summer working full time on their projects in collaboration with faculty mentors.
Oral Presentations: 9-10:30 a.m., Richter Hall
Poster Presentations: 10:30 a.m.-noon, Atrium
Meet Barbara Collins, professor of biology and author of a new memoir, "You Lead a Mean Trail." Learn about her adventures at this special book-signing event.
University Plaza (between Rolland Stadium and Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center)
Join us before the football game for a BBQ-style tailgate party with all the fixin's. Admission is $5 per person. Cash only at the door. And don’t forget to wear your CLU gear!
South campus across the bridge from William Rolland Stadium
CLU hosts the 2012 Alumni & Family Weekend Festival and All-Class Reunion immediately following the Homecoming football game.
The CLU Choir and the Women’s Chorale open the season with one of their hallmark concerts
CLU will host an International Trade Event for people who are currently involved in international business or are interested in potentially entering international markets. The event will be a great time to learn from experienced professionals and also an excellent networking opportunity.
Does Facebook Make us Better Citizens?
Political science professor José Marichal draws on an ethnographic analysis of 250 Facebook political groups to examine the impact of the Facebook revolution on politics in general and on democratic processes in particular.
by Claudia Keelan
Claudia Keelan – the author of six collections of poetry including Missing Her (New Issues, 2009) and Utopic (Alice James Books, 2000), which won the Beatrice Hawley Award – will read from her work.
Huge drawings offer a glimpse into the working methods of master artist Alexey Steele.
Gretchen Lewotsky, one of the 1000 presenters trained by Al Gore, will present a talk on "Global Climate Change."
Orvil and Gloria Franzen Organ Program Series
Shelly Moorman-Stahlman opens the 2012-2013 Orvil and Gloria Franzen Organ Program Series.
Les Émotifs anonymes (Romantics Anonymous)
The Fall 2012 Francophone Film Festival presents Les Émotifs anonymes (Romantics Anonymous, 2012). English subtitles.
Mette Hjermind McCall
Bestselling Danish author Mette Hjermind McCall presents a new slant on the journey of the Titanic by following the destinies of Danish passengers on the doomed ocean liner.
Woodland Hills Campus
The Office of Campus Ministry will hold a brief time of Prayer & Reflection for the students and faculty on the Woodland Hills Campus, Tuesdays at 6:45 p.m. in the library.
TV handyman A&E's Eric Stromer!
Eric Stromer, who built a career by combining his acting and construction skills, will speak at the first event in the 2012-2013 “Conversations with …” series. His new show, “Hideous Houses,” debuted July 28 on the A&E Network.
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