Videos and Media Clips

Commencement

MAY 14, 2011
47th Annual Commencement
President Laura Skandera Trombley President Laura Skandera Trombley's Welcome
Max Brooks Max Brook '94, Keynote Speaker
Chase Dyer Chase Dyer Presents the Senior Class Gift
Bennett Cross Bennett Cross Senior Class Speaker
Gil Gonzales Gilbert Gonzales '03, Alumni Greeting
President Laura Skandera Trombley President Trombley's Charge to the Class of 2011

MAY 15, 2010
46th Annual Commencement
President Laura Skandera Trombley President Trombley's Charge to the Class of 2010
Cory Booker The Honorable Cory A. Booker, 2010 Commencement Speaker
Amy Jasper Amy Jasper 10, Senior Class Speaker
Gil Gonzales Gilbert Gonzales '03, Alumni Greeting

MAY 16, 2009
45th Annual Commencement
Laura Trombley 2009 President Trombley's Charge to the Class of 2009
Springsong Cooper
David Feldman, 2009 Commencement Speaker
Emmy award-winning comedy writer and performer.
David Feldman
Springsong Cooper '09, Senior Class Speaker

MAY 17, 2008
44th Annual Commencement
2008 Charge President Trombley's Charge to the Class of 2008
Charge given to the graduating class at the 2008 Commencement.
Samantha Power Samantha Power, 2008 Commencement Speaker
Pulitzer Prize winning author, journalist, lawyer, and human rights activist.

MAY 13, 2007
43rd Annual Commencement
Charge to the Class of 2007 President Trombley's Charge to the Class of 2007
Eric Schlosser Eric Schlosser, 2007 Commencement Speaker
Award winning investigative journalist and best-selling author.

MAY 14, 2006
42nd Annual Commencement
Charge to the Class of 2006 President Trombley's Charge to the Class of 2006
Commencement 2006 Fabian Núñez '97, 2006 Commencement Speaker
Pitzer Alumnus and Speaker of the California Assembly Fabian Núñez.

MAY 15, 2005
41st Annual Commencement
President Trombley's Charge to the Class of 2005 President Trombley's Charge to the Class of 2005

Sarah Weddington Sarah Weddington, 2005 Commencement Speaker
Attorney, legislator, author and teacher.

MAY 14, 2004
40th Annual Commencement
President Trombley's Charge to the Class of 2004 President Trombley's Charge to the Class of 2004

MAY 18, 2003
39th Annual Commencement
President Trombley President Trombley's Charge to the Class of 2003
Naomi Wolfe Naomi Wolf, 2003 Commencement Speaker
Author, feminist and social critic.
David Bloom Honorary Degree to David Bloom
Jim Bloom, brother of the late David Bloom, accepted an honorary doctorate degree on behalf of the Bloom family.


Pitzer Clips

Laura Skandera Trombley SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
President Trombley's State of the College Address

President Trombley gave her annual State of the College address to students, faculty and staff.
Video Tour Pitzer College: A Video Tour
Tim Campos and Mattie Ross tour the Pitzer campus and show part of what makes Pitzer special.
Laura Skandera Trombley DECEMBER, 2010
'Twas the Night Before Break

2010 Holiday Greeting.
Michele Siqueiros FALL, 2010
Profiles of Change: Michele Siqueiros '95

Office of College Advancement message
David Goldblatt OCTOBER 28, 2010
David Goldblatt: The Game at the End of the World"

David Goldblatt, author of several books on soccer spoke at the annual Steve and Sandra Glass Humanities Lecture.
Gene Simmons OCTOBER 9, 2010
An Afternoon with Gene Simmons: "The Medium and the Message"

A special talk by Gene Simmons, entrepreneur and co-founder of KISS.
Laura Skandera Trombley SEPTEMBER 20, 2010
President Trombley's State of the College Address

President Trombley gave her annual State of the College address to students, faculty and staff.
Voice from the Class of 2010 SPRING 2010
Voices from the Class of 2010
Seniors answer questions about what is unique about the Class of 2010, their most memorable experience at Pitzer, and how they have changed during their time at college.
Contra-Tiempo APRIL 16, 2010
Contra-Tiempo: Urban Latin Dance Theater
This non-profit Los Angeles-based activist dance company performed in the newly renovated Benson Auditorium.
Fuel APRIL 10, 2010
Fuel Screening Q&A
"Fuel" filmmakers Josh Tickell and Rebecca Harrell showed their film followed by an audience Q&A.
Rockabilly Festival MARCH 27, 2010
Rockabilly at Pitzer
The Third Annual Rockabilly Festival was held at Pitzer College on March 27, 2010.
CLS Promo FEBRUARY, 2010
Chicano/Latino Scholarship Benefit Promotion
Parent Perspective FEBRUARY 2010
Pitzer Parent Perspective
"Why Pitzer?" from a parent's point of view.
Cecil's Mail Poem JANUARY 5, 2010
Cecil's Mail Poem
From the Office of Admission: Are you wondering where your application went?
Sick-Amour NOVEMBER 11, 2009
Sick-Amour Tree Planting Ceremony
A seedling sycamore tree, planted on the Pitzer campus, is part of an ongoing project by Los Angeles-based artist Joel Tauber. "Sick-Amour," began in 2006 when he fell in love with a beautiful sycamore tree stuck in the middle of a giant parking lot at the Rose Bowl.
Vandana Shiva OCTOBER 14, 2009
Dr Vandana Shiva: Beyond Dead Democracy and Killing Economies
Dr. Vandana Shiva, a physicist and philosopher of science deeply engaged in the ecological, social and economic struggles of subsistence workers in India. spoke at Pitzer College on October 14th 2009.
Timothy Berg MAY 30, 2009
A Case for the Convergence of Parallel Tangents
Timothy Berg, Assistant Professor of Art, speaks at Alumni Reunion Weekend on May 30, 2009.
Sissy Trinh MAY 30, 2009
Everyday Heroes: Moving Ideas Into Action
Alumna Sissy Trinh' 96 is founder and executive director of the Southeast Asia Community Alliance, speaks at Alumni Reunion Weekend on May 30, 2009.
Karen Sloan MAY 30, 2009
Flirting with Monasticism: Finding God on Ancient Paths
The Rev. Karen Sloan '98, author of "Flirting with Monasticism: Finding God on Ancient Paths," speaks at Pitzer College Alumni Reunion Weekend on May 30, 2009.
Jose Calderon MAY 30, 2009
Pathfinding Transformations: Mastering a Defining Moment
Jose Calderon, Professor of Sociology & Chicano Studies, speaks at Alumni Reunion Weekend May 30, 2009.
David Glickman MAY 30, 2009
See. Believe. Act. Leading in Ambiguous Times
David Glickman '92, Principal and Vice President of New Business Ventures, Stone Yamashita Partners, speaks at Alumni Reunion Weekend on May 30, 2009.
Andre Wakefield MAY 30, 2009
Reflecting on Time, History, and Change: Defining Moments and Revolutions
Andre Wakefield, Associate Professor of History, speaks at Alumni Reunion Weekend on May 30, 2009.
MAY 30, 2009
New Breakthroughs in Neuroscience
Alan Jones, Dean of Faculty and Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, speaks at Alumni Reunion Weekend on May 30, 2009.
Drug Policy Debate
MARCH 31, 2009
Drug Policy Debate
Prohibition or Legalization? Judge Jim Gray debates Dr. Kevin Sabet on the effectiveness of current drug policy.
Holiday Card DECEMBER, 2008
2008 Holiday Greeting
Sanborn Demolition JULY 03, 2008
Sanborn Hall Demolition & Ceremony
Dean of Students Jim Marchant toasts the demolition of Sanborn Hall.
Antonio Villaraigosa MARCH 8, 2006
Remarks by Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa
Antonio Villaraigosa gave the speech at the Fabian Núñez Scholarship Event hosted at Univision 34 Television.
Groundbreaking Ceremony SEPTEMBER 18, 2005
Groundbreaking Ceremony for Pitzer, Sanborn and Atherton Halls
Groundbreaking for the Residential Life Project was held on September 18, 2005.
Town Hall JUNE 30, 2005
President Laura Trombley : "The Tipping Point"
Excerpt from speech delivered at Town Hall Los Angeles.
Speech transcript
Jerry Brown MARCH 26, 2004
Jerry Brown, Keynote Speaker
Former California Governor and Oakland Mayor Jerry Brown was the keynote speaker of the Ivan Illich lecture.
Inauguration Highlights FEBRUARY 15, 2003
Inauguration Highlights
Selected highlights from the inauguration ceremony of President Laura Skandera Trombley. The day also celebrated the founding of the college on February 15, 1963.
Fireside Chat FEBRUARY 15, 2003
Emeriti Faculty Fireside Chat
Emeriti faculty discussed the early days of the college at a fireside chat in the Marquis Library as part of the week-long celebration of inaugural events.

News Clips

CAPAS OCTOBER 2009
Stephanie Velasco Poserio interviewed on Kababayan LA 18 (on YouTube)
Stephanie Velasco Poserio, director of the Center for Asian Pacific American Students (CAPAS) talks about the Fil-I-Am event to raise money for typhoon relief in the Philippines.
CLS Benefit-Telemundo MAY 1, 2009
Chicano/Latino Scholarship Benefit (on YouTube)
Chicano/Latino Scholarship Benefit on May 1, 2009 reported on Telemundo.
Fox and Friends SEPTEMBER 28, 2007
Alex Juhasz on "Fox and Friends"
Alex Juhasz was interviewed on "Fox and Friends" early morning show about her "Learning with YouTube" class.
Living with Ed SEPTEMBER 24 & 25, 2007
Living with Ed: Green Man on Campus
Ed Begley, Jr. and his wife Rachelle visit the new residence halls ("the greenest dorms in America") and visit President Trombley on the HGTV show "Living with Ed."
Alex Juhasz SEPTEMBER 20, 2007
Alex Juhasz on CNN
Alex Juhasz was interviewed on CNN's show "American Morning" by anchor Kiran Chetry about her "Learning with YouTube" class.
Paul Faulstich SEPTEMBER 10, 2007
Pitzer's New Green Residence Halls on KNBC News and KNBC Headline News Extra
KNBC News Los Angeles, weekend headline Extra edition, aired an expanded news feature of the green residence halls that included a studio interview with Professor of Environmental Studies Paul Faulstich.
Paul Faulstich Interview>
Complete feature>
KNBC Clip AUGUST 31, 2007
KNBC Los Angeles Features New Residence Halls on 5:00 News
Pitzer College's green residence halls were featured on the "Going Green" segment of the 5:00 news.
Hannah Locke APRIL 4, 2007
Hannah Locke '07 on NBC4 Los Angeles
Hannah Locke '07 Awarded USA Freedom Corp. Volunteer Service Award by President Bush
Pitzer Fulbright Spotlight JULY, 2006
Pitzer Fulbright Spotlight
The local Claremont Comcast station highlighted Pitzer College and its Fulbright scholars on its "Southern California Life" segment.
Carmen Fought MAY 23, 2006
Professor Carmen Fought on The NewsHour
Professor of Linguistics Carmen Fought gave her point of view on English as the official language of the United States.
Carmen Fought MAY 9, 2006
Professor Carmen Fought on The Today Show
Professor of Linguistics Carmen Fought was interviewed on The Today Show about the use of the word "like."
Faces of the Fallen OCTOBER 7, 2005
"To Never Forget: Faces of the Fallen" News Coverage
Fox 11 News Los Angeles coverage of the opening of the art exhibit "To Never Forget: Faces of the Fallen" broadcast on the 10 o'clock evening news on October 7, 2005.
Bloom Tribute APRIL 4, 2004
David Bloom Tribute
Clip from NBC Weekend Today retrospective of David Bloom's life and career on the one-year anniversary of his death in Iraq; broadcast on April 4, 2004.
Garden Dedication MAY 4, 2003
Dedication of the Garden of Remembrance
NBC News footage of Pitzer College dedication of the David Bloom Garden of Remembrance which was broadcast on KNBC on May 4, 2003.
David Bloom Eulogy APRIL 16, 2003
Tom Brokaw Delivers Eulogy
NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw giving the eulogy at David Bloom's memorial service which was broadcast on MSNBC on April 16, 2003.