Alumni Events Calendar
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| 4/8/2010 |
Seattle, WA |
The Right To Hope: Farm Labor and Struggles for Equity in the Salinas Valley, 1965-1973 |
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| - What: | A discussion with Professor Tomas Summers Sandoval | ||
| - When: | Thursday, April 8, 2010~ 6:30-8:30 p.m. | ||
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Seattle Central Public Library 1000 Fourth Street Seattle, WA 98104 |
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The politics of food production has become an issue of great visibility in
recent years. Professor Summers Sandoval’s work sheds light on the history of
agricultural production and the effect it has had on the social lives of farm
workers and employers. By looking at organized efforts for educational equity
and labor rights in California’s Salinas Valley, his work helps us better
understand the social and cultural foundations of how we produce food and how
those who produce that food may suffer as a result. The cost of this event is $25 and includes a variety of appetizers in place of a sit down dinner. Please reserve by Friday, April 2, 2010. Reservations are confirmed when payment is received. |
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| 4/25/2010 |
Chicago, IL |
Welcome to Arroyo’s |
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| - What: | Play and post-show discussion with cast | ||
| - When: | Sunday, April 25, 2010~ 3 p.m. | ||
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American Theater Company 1909 West Byron, Chicago, IL 60613 |
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Celebrating its 25th season, ATC tackles the theme of American Families and the
unpredictable yet common experiences that they share. In Welcome to Arroyo’s,
two DJ narrators spin a heartwarming and hilarious tale of two siblings’ desire
to transform their family-run bar into New York City’s cultural sensation.
Written by Kristoffer Diaz, one of the country’s most talented young Latino
playwrights, Welcome to Arroyo’s combines the adolescent wit of Season 23’s
Speech & Debate with the music and world of Broadway’s Tony Award-winning In the
Heights, ATC premieres this groundbreaking celebration of the urban rhythms of
life and love. Cost is $26.25/person and includes both show and discussion Space is limited and reservations are required by Monday, April 19. Reservations are confirmed when payment is received. Regrettably we are unable to offer refunds for unused tickets, thank you for your understanding. |
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| 4/25/2010 |
Chicago, IL |
The San Francisco Girl’s Chorus: Chorissima |
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| - What: | Exclusive pre-concert reception, performance, and post-concert reception with chorus | ||
| - When: | Sunday, April 25 ~ 2:30 p.m. exclusive reception ~ 3:30 p.m. concert | ||
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Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road in Santa Rosa, CA |
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| -Details | This concert is being produced at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts through the efforts of the Santa Rosa Concert Association in its 61st anniversary year. Please join us for this amazing opportunity with fellow alumni and hear the extraordinary girls, who sang for the President, perform for us. Cost is $25/ticket. Space is limited and reservations are required by Tuesday, April 20. Reservations are confirmed when payment is received. Regrettably we are unable to offer refunds for unused tickets, thank you for your understanding. |
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| 4/30/2010 |
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Alumni Weekend 2010 |
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| - What: | Reunions for Pomona College Classes ending in 0 and 5 | ||
| - When: | Thursday, April 29, 2010 through Sunday, May 2, 2010 | ||
| - Where: | Pomona College | ||
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Pomona
College Alumni Weekend 2010 is expected to bring approximately 1,500 alumni from
classes ending in 0 and 5 and their guests back to campus to celebrate their 5th
through 75th Reunions. Events and activities will take place throughout campus
from Thursday, April 29, 2009 through Sunday, May 2, 2009. Weekend highlights traditionally include the Classes Without Quizzes, Academic and Administrative Department Open Houses, Alumni Vintner Wine Tasting, All-Class Dinner, Class Photos, Alumni Picnic, Parade of Classes, Through the Gates, Wash Party, Class Reunion Dinners, Memorial Convocation, Sunday Brunch, and many student performances and exhibitions! For more information, visit http://www.pomona.edu/ADWR/alumni/events/alumniweekend/ Future Alumni Weekend Dates: April 28-May1, 2011 April 26-29, 2012 May 2-5, 2013 May 1-4, 2014 |
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| 5/23/2010 |
Washinton DC |
The Pomona College Glee Club |
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| - What: | The ever-popular Pomona College Glee Club is coming to town! | ||
| - When: | Sunday, May 23, 2010~ 2 p.m. | ||
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Lutheran Church of the Reformation 212 East Capitol Street, NE Washington, DC 20003 |
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Directed by Professor of Music Donna M. Di Grazia, the program includes a cappella choral music through the centuries including works by Debussy, Gesualdo, Ravel, Britten, Elgar, Moses Hogan, and others. The concert and reception are free, though we would appreciate your advance reservation by Friday, May 14 so that we may advise the caterer appropriately. Parking is available in church lot. Easy access from the Capitol South Metrorail Station and Union Station. |
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| 5/24/2010 |
New York New York |
The Pomona College Glee Club |
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| - What: | The ever-popular Glee Club comes to New York! | ||
| - When: | Monday, May 24, 2010, 7:30 p.m. | ||
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St. Joseph’s Catholic Church * Yorkville 404 East 87th Street New York City, NY 10128 |
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Directed by Professor of Music Donna M. Di Grazia, the program includes a cappella choral music through the centuries including works by Debussy, Gesualdo, Ravel, Britten, Elgar, Moses Hogan, and others. The concert and reception are free, though we would appreciate your advance reservation so that we may advise the caterer appropriately. Please respond by Friday, May 14. Local parking garages available nearby, and easy access from the 86th Street Subway Station. |
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| 5/30/2010 |
Los Angeles, CA |
“They call me a Cockeyed Optimist!” Rodgers and Hammerstein -- Revisited |
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| - What: | lunch with lecture and optional show | ||
| - When: | Sunday, May 30, 2010 ~ lunch 11 a.m., show 1 p.m. | ||
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Lunch and lecture 11:00 a.m.~ $25/person McCormick & Schmicks 633 West 5th Street, 4th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90071 Optional show at 1 p.m.~ $85/person Ahmanson Theater 135 N. Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
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The highly successful revival of South Pacific on a Broadway currently dominated
by rock ’n roll, mega-movie-musicals, rap and hip hop, has musical theater
lovers all a-buzz. Professor Emeritus Jon Bailey, former chair of the Department
of Music and conductor of the Pomona College Choir and Glee Club, has recently
taken a serious interest in American musicals, and is currently teaching a
freshman seminar on the Broadway shows of Stephen Sondheim as well as a very
popular course: “The History of the American Musical Theater.” (This all
following successful forays into the music of Madonna, Frank Sinatra, and
Michael Jackson among others.) You’re in for a special treat as he discusses
South Pacific, one of America’s classic musicals, in the context of today’s
Broadway. Following the talk, those who wish to see the musical will proceed to
a matinee performance of South Pacific which begins at 1 p.m. at the Ahmanson
Theater. Lunch will be from an abbreviated menu in order to accommodate our time constraints. Please specify in your reservation if you have dietary restrictions. Space is limited and reservations are required. Theater tickets must be reserved by Thursday, April 2, 2010 and reservations for the talk only will be accepted until May 21. Reservations are confirmed when payment is received. Reservations are non-refundable unless we are able to sell your space to someone else. Lunch priority given to those attending the show if need be. Parking is available very close to the restaurant for a flat $7.50. This will allow you to eat, walk to the Ahmanson (about 5 blocks) and leave your vehicle in one spot for the entire day. Advance parking reservations are required to receive this rate. We will conclude lunch no later than 12:30 to walk to the theater for those who wish to do so. |
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Do you have suggestions for events in your area? Let us know! E-mail alumni@pomona.edu.
Ongoing Events and Programs
5-College Young Alumni Hours
Second Wednesday of September and March every year!
Join young alumni from the five colleges for drinks, appetizers, and
conversation. Our semi-annual international 5-College
Happy Hour that takes place on the second Wednesday of March and September in
more than two dozen cities around the country, usually including Los Angeles, San
Francisco, New York, Seattle, Portland, San Diego, Chicago, Boston, Washington, DC,
and more! We also offer international locations that vary from time to
time but have included London, Seoul, Barcelona, Rome, Bankok, Beijing, Berlin,
Brussels, Budapest, Dubai, Jakarta, Moscow and Paris. If you want to
organize one in your area contact
alumni@pomona.edu for more details.
Fall
Select Wednesdays in Fall
The Fall Faculty Lecture Series offers a diverse range of lectures from the
College's distinguished faculty. All lectures begin at 12:10 p.m. in the Frank
Dining Hall Blue Room and include lunch free of charge to faculty, staff,
alumni, and friends unless otherwise noted. Please plan to arrive at noon to
sign in and get your lunch before the lecture begins. A schedule of upcoming
lectures can be found by checking the Pomona-Public Events calendar at
http://emsweb.claremont.edu/PomonaMC/.
International Relations
Periodically Throughout the Academic YearThe student-faculty sponsored International Relations
Colloquium offers lunchtime discussions on international issues throughout the
year. Past speakers have included ambassadors, State Department officials,
journalists, and distinguished foreign visitors. All discussions are held at
Oldenborg Dining Hall and include lunch for $5, unless otherwise noted. More
information is available at
http://oldenborg.pomona.edu/speaker-series/.
The Pacific Basin Institute and
Periodically Throughout the Academic Year
The Pacific Basin Institute and Asian Studies Program at Pomona College are
partnering to offer a series of lectures, discussions, films, and demonstrations
on select Thursday afternoons. All events are free and open to the public unless
otherwise noted. For
the most up to date information, visit
http://www.pomona.edu/pbi/program.shtml.