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Speaker offers leadership strategy
T.J. Sullivan, author of the book “Motivating the Middle,” spoke to 15 students and faculty on the various engagement levels of members of an organization April 11 in the Executive Dining Room.
Teaching sex-ed
Carlos Gomez, a health advocate for Bienestar Human Services, leads “Let’s Talk About Sex: LGBTQ Edition,” Wednesday in the Campus Center.
Lecture offers new vision for higher education
Professor Emeritus of Claremont School of Theology and Claremont Graduate University John Cobb talked about the difference between the intellectual university and the scholarly university and his dream for what the nature of education should be at the annual Fasnacht Lecture Wednesday.
Author discusses faith and politics
Around 50 people showed up to hear Distinguished Professor of Chicano Studies and History Mario T. Garcia’s lecture about his recent book, “Faith, Politics and the Origins of the Sanctuary Movement in Los Angeles” in the Campus Center Ballroom Wednesday.
Davis considers career highlights
Belva Davis discussed her life as the first African American newscaster on the West Coast and her journey as a journalist Tuesday in the Campus Center Ballroom.
Interfaith lecture focuses on Catholic feminist
Recent graduate Kimberly Gonzalez and University Chaplain Zandra Wagoner discussed Sor Juana Inez de la Cruz’s role as a feminist educator in 17th century Mexico City Wednesday in the University Chapel.
Abdullah discusses the state of black America
Melina Abdullah, co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement, spoke to 120 members of the University community in honor of Black History Month Thursday in the Campus Center Ballrooms.
Lecture explores role of Guadalupe
University of La Verne students, staff and recent graduates came together in the Interfaith Chapel to discuss La Virgen de Guadalupe’s role in women’s lives during a faith and justice lecture facilitated by University Chaplain Zandra Wagoner Thursday.
Oscar winner shares creative journey
Barry Jenkins, the award-winning director of “Moonlight” and “If Beale Street Could Talk,” reflected on a particular college breakup that introduced him to the American novelist and activist, James Baldwin.