Jay Jones, professor of biology and biochemistry, held his last lecture after being with the University for 35 years on Tuesday with 60 people in attendance.
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Pandemic has caused musicians to adapt and grow as performers
Due to the pause on live performances, the University of La Verne Music Department’s virtual recital featured both vocal and instrumental performances ranging from theatrical musical numbers to Spanish love songs at noon on May 7 via Zoom for an audience of 42.
Standing in solidarity
University Chaplain Zandra Wagoner leads participants in lighting candles during an online event to show solidarity for the Asian American Pacific Islander community Tuesday on Zoom.
Pomona College holds lecture on climate change
Climate change activist Maxine Burkett discusses links between climate change and race during an online lecture event hosted by Pomona College on April 1.
Diversity Retreat focuses on sexual identity and homophobia
Daniel Loera, director of multicultural affairs, provides an introduction to the diversity retreat session on sexual identity and homophobia Friday.
Speaker says education benefits from changing policies, practices and beliefs
Rema Reynolds, associate professor of leadership and counseling at Eastern Michigan University, discussed disparities in the education system and explored ways to address these issues utilizing policies, practices and pedagogical choices March 17 via Webex during her lecture “Reimagining Schools for Justice.” The talk was held for over 70 community members.
Workshop considers botanical diet
The California Botanical Gardens in Claremont held a virtual event discussing the history and uses of botanicals and California native plants earlier this month via Zoom.
Conference considers COVID’s impact on community organizing
Claremont McKenna College’s Civility, Access, Resources and Expression Center brought together five grassroots organizations to share their missions and the problems they have faced because of the COVID-19 pandemic in its Political Engagement through Empowered Representation, or PEER, Conference Saturday via Zoom.
Performance explores the imagery and history of the noose
D. Hill, adjunct professor of photography, showcased an eight minute video performance on racism against Black people titled “Remove the Noose by All Means Necessary,” followed by a question-and-answer session Saturday, hosted by Muzeo held via Zoom.
TV producers discuss youth political movements
Pomona College hosted a virtual talk that focused on the 2019 Netflix series, “We are the Wave,” young adult movements, and political activity and extremism, via Zoom Saturday.