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.

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Cutting the stigma: ‘Scissoring’ explores intersections of religion, homosexuality, historical mysteries and self-actualization

The play “Scissoring” features Catholic schoolteachers, the ghost of Eleanor Roosevelt and a heartfelt exploration of the tension between religion and identity.

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The 5Cs get colorful during Holi celebration

The Claremont Colleges Hindu Society hosted Holi, a religious and cultural festival which includes throwing colors, at Walker Beach.

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From the Navy to North Korea to CMC, professor Mike Izbicki discusses his path to pacifism

Computer science professor Mike Izbicki discusses conscientious objection, teaching in North Korea, and machine learning for social change.

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