Arts, Lectures and Gatherings

Lectures and Discussions

The History of Satan
Fifty and Better Spring Session

Thousand Oaks Campus & Online via Zoom

In this course, we’ll look at the evolution of the idea of Satan, where thinking developed on the topic and how it changed over time.

Art for Art's Sake: The Life and Legacy of James Abbott McNeil Whistler
Fifty and Better Spring Lectures

Lundring Events Center & Online via Zoom

This lecture by Katherine Zoraster will chart Whistler's career and his revolutionary emphasis on art just to be enjoyed just to be enjoyed for its aesthetic appeal.

Nonprofit Budgeting 101
Center for Nonprofit Leadership

Zoom

Learn how to budget like a pro in this workshop taught by Anne Freiermuth.

Artificial Intelligence Without the Panic:A Human Guide for the Curious, Cautious and Over 50
Fifty and Better Spring Lectures

Lundring Events Center & Online via Zoom

In this course, we will calmly and thoughtfully explore what AI actually is, what it is not and why it matters deeply to people over 50 —while remaining equally relevant to undergraduates and lifelong learners.

The Hopes and Heartaches of Vincent van Gogh
Fifty and Better Spring Lectures

Online Via Zoom

As we view his work through the lens of his correspondence with his brother, we'll cover his early work through his focused studies on the South of France and his final period.

Cash Flow Projections 101
Center for Nonprofit Leadership

Zoom

In this workshop taught by Anne Freiermuth, you will learn how to develop a cash projection spreadsheet that can be updated regularly so you can successfully plan ahead and avoid surprises.

Enforcing Order on the Border: Power, Policy and Policing in the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands
Fifty and Better Spring Lectures

Thousand Oaks campus & Online via Zoom

The session will highlight how border enforcement reflects broader debates about national security, immigration policy and state power.

American Religion: How Religion Has Developed in the United States Since the 1600s (Two Parts)
Fifty and Better Spring Lectures

Thousand Oaks campus & Online via Zoom

In this two-part lecture, we’ll examine which religious movements have developed in the United States, and we’ll see how those movements have affected the religious landscape.

Perspectives in Politics
Festival of Scholars

Soiland Humanities Building, room 112

Discover how political science students are turning their academic knowledge into real-world impact.

Religion, Culture and Society
Festival of Scholars

Student Union, Kingsmen Room

In this session, religion and theology students will present their original research across a wide range of topics and methodologies.

English Major Capstone Presentations
Festival of Scholars

Overton Hall

Senior English majors will present selections from their scholarly and creative work developed in English 480, the English Major Capstone Colloquium.

A War with No End? Russia, Ukraine and America's Role in the World
Fifty and Better Special Course

Lundring Events Center & Online via Zoom

How should we think about the significance of this war, its causes and its meaning for the United States in the current state of world affairs?

McNair Scholars Program Research Showcase
Festival of Scholars

Ullman Commons, Room 100

This session will showcases the work of students from a variety of disciplines who are preparing for graduate study through the McNair Scholars Program.

Social and Behavioral Science Poster Session
Festival of Scholars

Soiland Recreation Center

Students from Social and Behavioral Sciences will present their research, creative and experiential learning projects in an interactive poster session.

History Department Research Presentations and Phi Alpha Theta Induction Ceremony
Festival of Scholars

Ullman Commons, Room 100

History majors will share their research projects, followed by the induction ceremony for the Alpha Xi Psi Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta History Honors Society.

Experiential Learning in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Festival of Scholars

Ullman Commons, Room 100

This panel session showcases student work in experiential learning, including internships, in the Criminology and Criminal Justice Department.

Writing Center Pedagogy and Research
Festival of Scholars

Pearson Library, Room 132

Peer Writing Consultants will share insights on tutoring and consulting techniques used in the Writing Center, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how they support fellow students in becoming stronger writers.

Philosophy Capstone Presentations
Festival of Scholars

Swenson Center for the Social and Behavioral Sciences, Room 124

Philosophy students will present their capstone research projects/papers.

First-Year Writing Program: Celebration of First-Year Writers
Festival of Scholars

Ullman Commons, Room 100

Join the English Department for a celebration of first-year writers and the excellent scholarly work they do as they transition into college writing.

Sociological Research
Festival of Scholars

Swenson Center for the Social and Behavioral Sciences, Room 119

Join us to hear from top students who will present their original sociological research, which includes qualitative/ethnographic methods and quantitative/survey methods.

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