On March 6, music critic and historian Simon Reynolds spoke about the intricacies of connection at music festivals and raves for the latest lecture in the Connections series, organized by the Humanities Studio.
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Romantic disconnections: Christine Emba proposes a new sexual ethic
On Feb. 13, Emba, a staff writer for The Atlantic and author of the book “Rethinking Sex: A Provocation,” spoke about how our misunderstanding of the role of sex is one of the primary causes of growing romantic disconnection in American society. Her lecture is the latest in the Humanities Studio “Connections” series.
For the love of the game: 5C alumni discuss working in Hollywood
Part of Pomona College’s Humanities Toolkit Series, a Feb. 7 panel highlighted alumni of the English and Media Studies departments who have pursued and found success in Hollywood careers. The alumni –– Lucas Rojas PO ’12, Nick Hurwitz PO ’12, Steph Saxton PO ’12 and Nelson Cole PO ’16 –– describe how they navigated the tumultuous world of the entertainment industry post-graduation.
‘The Texture of Joy’: Tish Harrison Warren on why joy is a choice
On Feb. 1, Tish Harrison Warren reflected on the complex process of defining and cultivating true joy and contentment.
Jia Tolentino on navigating joy and transcendence
Jia Tolentino spoke with Kevin Dettmar, director of the Humanities studio, at Pomona College’s Rose Hills Theater on Nov. 9 as part of the ongoing Joy Speaker Series. Tolentino delved into her evolving perspectives on joy, from ecstasy to quieter, simpler joy which she found in motherhood. She spoke about her complicated relationship with organized religion, experiences with transcendence and the intertwining of joy and sorrow. The talk concluded with an exploration of the unknown, as Tolentino emphasized the beauty and significance found in moments of mortality.
Poet and essayist Ross Gay on why you don’t need to be an optimist to incite joy
Poet and essayist Ross Gay spoke at Rose Hills Theater on Sept. 14. He read selections from his collection of essays “Inciting Joy.” He shared his reflections on joy and its relationships with optimism, hope and suffering. Gay structured his talk as a collective conversation, with audience members sharing their experiences on discovering joy and passion.
Patrisse Cullors speaks on abolition, art, ‘creating new worlds’ at Pomona event
Prison abolitionist and Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation founder Patrisse Cullors spoke at an event hosted by Pomona College’s Humanities’ Studio on Oct. 21.
Remote lectures bring speakers’ insights, perspectives to students’ homes
With on-campus speakers and events canceled, organizations at the Claremont Colleges are offering virtual talks to keep 5Cers engaged.
Struggling with creativity? Try Brian Eno’s Oblique Strategies cards
I’m holding a small piece of white cardstock printed with a pithy instruction: “Give way to your worst impulse.” I’m not sure what I’m supposed to do with that, so I turn the card over and read the next one. “Water,” it says. That’s helpful. I reach for another card.
Sarah Lewis on three traits of creative success: Mastery, privation, and grit
In 1926, Shadrack Emanuel Lee was in the 11th grade at a public school in Brooklyn and wanted to know why his textbooks presented the concept of “excellence” in only one way. He wanted to know where African Americans were, where Latinos and indigenous Native Americans were — “where the