OXNARD COLLEGE “LITERATURE, ARTS AND LECTURE SERIES” SCHEDULE SET FOR SPRING 2009
In order to preserve the distinctive nature of the Oxnard College guest speakers series, the program has been renamed the “Oxnard College Literature, Arts and Lecture Series,” beginning this 2009 spring semester. Speakers will be commemorating African American History Month in February and National Poetry Month in April and are scheduled to appear in the series that begins Wednesday, February 18, 2009.
All events will be held on Wednesdays and begin at 12:45 in LS 8 (Clock Tower Auditorium). The series is sponsored by Oxnard College with additional support by Poets & Writers, through a James Irvine grant. The lectures are free and students, faculty, staff and the public are welcome to attend. For information contact Shelley Savren at ssavren@vcccd.edu or 986-5800 ext. 1951. The series is as follows:
Wednesday, February 18, 2009:
African American Identity
In celebration of African American History Month, David Moore will discuss the unique psychology which evolved as a result of the Black experience in America and how it is related to the basic processes of human behavior.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Freedom Fighters -- Then and Now
In celebration of African American History Month, Professor and Pastor Ola Washington will talk about how new U.S. President Barack Obama has the potential to unite Blacks and other races as we enter the 21st century and fulfill the dreams of Dr. Martin Luther King.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Journeys Near and Far: Poems on Travel
Poet and world traveler, Suzanne Roberts, will read from her books, Shameless and Nothing to You, and her forthcoming book, Plotting Temporality and will talk about her journeys as a writer who documents her travels through poetry.
(Co-funded by Poets & Writers through a James Irvine grant)
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Rocketdyne Nuclear Impacts
Christina Walsh and William Preston Bowling will discuss how drainage from the aerospace research site at the Santa Susana Field Lab has elevated health risks in the San Fernando and Simi Valleys and why a clean-up is imperative for a healthy future.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Sounds of the Ancient Americas
Musician Martin Espino will play indigenous percussion and string instruments and will teach the audience songs from ancient languages of North, Central and South America, especially from ancient Mexican cultures, including Mayan culture.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Voices of Foster Youth
Rhonda Carlson and Raquel Montes will discuss the daunting challenges faced by children who grow up in the foster care system – who are removed from their homes at young ages, are placed in custody of the state and are then released at age 18.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Voyeur Hour – A Poetry Reading
In celebration of National Poetry Month, Pushcart Prize Winning Poet Elena Karina Byrne will read poems from her books The Flammable Bird and MASQUE and her forthcoming collections, This Fable Language and Voyeur Hour. (Co-funded by Poets & Writers through a James Irvine grant)
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Climate Change and Me
In celebration of Earth Day, Psychologist/Environmentalist Dan Jordan will discuss the realities of climate change and global warming and what individuals can do to take control of our futures and the future of the world we will leave to our children.
Wednesday, April 22
An Extraordinary Life – A Holocaust Survivor’s Story
In commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day, Charles Pierce and his son will share the story of how Charles survived the Polish ghetto and four concentration camps, including Auschwitz and Dachau, after which Charles will address audience questions.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
The Luscious Colored Photographs of Frida Kahlo
OC English Professor Elaine Alarcon-Totten will show images of the Nickolas Muray’s 20th century photographs of the famous Mexican painter, Frida Kahlo, and will talk about the story behind the photos, including the relationship between Muray and Kahlo.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
How to Have a Respectable Divorce
Attorneys Ellen Hirvela, Susan Carlisle and Deborah Huang will hold a panel discussion presenting facts about divorce in the current economy and addressing common issues such as children, custody, financial support and property.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Frankenstein: the Creature and You
O.C. Professor Anthony Rodriguez and the Oxnard College Literature Institute will explore the creature from Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein, focusing on how we all have the same “monster” characteristics, when we look closely at ourselves. |
