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5-College Ice Skating in Colorado - January 29
Join your fellow Claremont Colleges alumni for ice skating at the home of Kathleen Fitzpatrick CMC '80 in Black Forest, CO.



Sake Tasting in San Francisco - February 7
Have you discovered sake? Sign up to meet Master Sake Sommelier, Beau Timken '88, at the Japanese Cultural and Community Center for a tasting and an education on the finer points of sake.

Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Exhibition in Portland - February 12
Tour the most comprehensive collection of Lewis and Clark Expedition artifacts, artwork and documents assembled since the Corps of Discovery returned to St. Louis in 1806. Pomona Anthropology Professor Jennifer Perry will speak after the tour.

The Last Liberal in Santa Barbara - February 24
The Last Liberal is a new comedy about a future America where liberals are an endangered species. Playwright Bob Potter '56 will speak with alumni following the performance.

Sisters in the Resistance on Campus - February 26
Based on interviews conducted by Professor Monique Saigal, Sisters in the Resistance follows the stories of courageous young French women in WWII. The play will be followed by a discussion with Resistance experts and survivors.

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Rapson to head Kresge Foundation
Richard (Rip) Rapson '74 has been named president and CEO of The Kresge Foundation, a $2.9 billion national foundation that seeks to strengthen communities by strengthening nonprofits.


Religion Professor Receives National Award for Teaching
Zayn Kassam, associate professor and chair of religious studies at Pomona College, was honored with the American Academy of Religion’s 2005 Excellence in Teaching Award.

Astronomy Professor  Helps Solve 30-Year Space Mystery
Bryan Penprase, associate professor of astronomy and director of Pomona’s Brackett Observatory, is a co-author of an article in the journal Nature that explains the origins of very short gamma ray bursts.

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Sagehen Career Connection
The Alumni Career Advisor database is now available online as the Sagehen Career Connection. Alumni and students can access this database to identify alums to talk with as they explore career fields, research new cities or look for input on graduate programs.

Alumni Job Connection
This online job board allows you to search jobs listed by other Sagehens or post openings for other alumni to view.



Job Opportunities at Pomona
Ever thought of working at Pomona? There are many alumni who do. You could be the next assistant director of Annual Giving. Check out the current job listings.



Restaurateur Richard N. Frank '46 put some meat into the festivities surrounding the Tournament of Roses. 50 years ago, he began the tradition of the "Lawry's Beef Bowl," hosting the two competing Rose Bowl football teams at the famous Beverly Hills restaurant.