In Europe right now, changes are occurring that very well could rival
those of the Renaissance or the Enlightenment. But unless you are an economist
or investment banker, you probably haven't noticed them.
The Claremont Colleges, led by Scripps College, along with the University of Southern
California,
have been chosen from among 69 applicants in a national competition to form
one of 10 centers in the United States to study the changing face of Europe.
With administrative headquarters at Scripps, the European Union Center of
California will be the only one of its kind in the southwest and the only EU
center based at liberal-arts institutions. In addition, because it is based in California,
the Claremont-USC center will address issues common to both the Golden State and the European Union: multiculturalism, immigration, rights of ethnic minorities and citizenship rights. "It is a great prize for Claremont," said Nigel Boyle, assistant professor of political studies at Pitzer and newly appointed deputy director of the center.
The need for such a center is urgent. Fifteen European countries have banded
together to form a single economic and political system called the European Union,
and are developing a single monetary policy. A common currency, the Euro, is being
phased in. "The European Union is going to be the 900-pound gorilla in the global economy,"
Boyle said. "If the European Union goes into recession, it will clobber the U.S. economy.
If the European Union sneezes, the United States will catch a cold."
The center will bring together scholars from around the southwest to work on European
topics, bring high-profile speakers to campus, hold conferences, plan curriculum development
and do public outreach. The center will attract speakers such as present and former European
prime ministers. Last week in Claremont, Austrian consul general Werner Brandstetter addressed
his country's recent presidency of the European Union.
"The aim is to develop a network of scholars working on European issues, taking previously
isolated researchers and working together to share resources," said center co-director David
Andrews, assistant professor of politics at Scripps College.
The center will receive $500,000 over three years to conduct its activities, money
that will be available to Claremont faculty who integrate study of the European Union
into their classes. The money will also be available to faculty and students researching
European topics, Andrews said.
"We want to get the faculty interested and build it into the curriculum," Boyle said.
"But no one college faculty will be enough to sustain it. It has to be intercollegiate."
Mike Simpson '86 and John King (CMC "86), record producers collectively
known as the Dust Brothers, were nominated for a
Grammy Award Jan. 5 for their remix of the theme from the movie "The X-Files." The
theme is from the soundtrack to last summer's hit feature film.
It was the third Grammy nomination for the Dust Brothers, who were also nominated
as producers of Beck's 1996 "Odelay" and Hanson's 1997 "MMMBop." Although the Brothers
have yet to win a Grammy, Beck won in 1996 for "Odelay."
This year, the Dust Brothers are among five nominees for best pop instrumental
performance, one of 95 categories in the 41st Annual Grammy Awards.
The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences will announce Grammy winners
during a CBS live broadcast from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Feb. 24.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Two Pitzer seniors have been recommended for Fulbright Fellowships. Zach
Gordon (political studies) and Carlos Campos (political studies and labor
studies) have advanced for final approval by the host governments, Turkey
and Mexico respectively. Another participant in the Pitzer Costa Rica
program, So Young Kim, a post-baccalaureate medical student in the joint
science program, has also been nominated for a Fulbright, to Costa Rica. The
awards will be testimony to the strength of Pitzer external studies progams,
said Professor Nigel Boyle. Zach will be the third student to have been
awarded a Fulbright after having participated in Pitzer's program in Turkey.
Carlos Campos has been on external studies in England, Mexico and the Pitzer
program in Costa Rica.
Work-study job postings are located in the center for career and community
services, Fletcher 102. Positions are available throughout the college, from
the admissions office to the computing lab and in many academic departments.
The Washington Alumni Chapter hosts a wine tasting reception with President
Marilyn Chapin Massey at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16 at the home of James and Desiree
Lange in Silver Spring, Md. Call alumni director Greg Saks for more
information, (909) 621-8130.
Students, faculty and staff are invited to perform Brahms' "A German
Requiem" with the concert choir and Claremont concert orchestra. For
students, this may count toward fulfilling course requirements. Concert
choir rehearsals take place on Monday and Wednesday afternoons from
4:15-5:45 p.m. in Pattison Recital Hall at the Scripps Music Department. The
concerts will take place on April 24 at 8 p.m. and April 25 at 3 p.m. in
Bridges Hall of Music. For more information, e-mail Professor DeMichele or call at
x73266.
Stop by the Huntley Book Store or McAlister Center to pick up a teddy bear
for the Bear Hugs for school children program. The bears have a request for
school supplies or a gift attached. Attach your gift to the bear and return
it to the display by Feb. 9.
Drop off nonperishable or canned food and beverage items at the lobby of
McAlister. All proceeds benefit food pantries for a food drive.
Three senior theater majors will showcase their acting, singing and other
performance skills at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the Allen
Studio Theater. The performances are free, and seating is on a first-come,
first-served basis. For more information, call the Pomona College Seaver
Theater box office at 621-8525 or x74375.
All events listed as CSAW are part of Community Service Awareness Week. All CSAW
events will be held at the McAlister Center, unless otherwise noted. To sign up or
for more information about any of the events, contact Maya at x18822. CSAW events are sponsored by the Claremont University Center Office of Chaplains.
WEEK OF FEB. 1
MONDAY
Planting of an evergreen tree takes place at 1 p.m. in the Bernard Field Station.
The planting celebrates the Jewish New Year of Trees. A second tree planting takes place
at 2 p.m. in Claremont's College Park. CSAW
Last day to submit your entry in the senior T-shirt design contest for a chance
to win a $25 gift certificate to Rhino Records. Submissions must be made by 5 p.m.
to the Gold Center service desk. For more information, please contact Angie or Kate
at x76057.
A meeting is held for representatives of all Pitzer student organizations at 5 p.m.
in the Gold Student Center, Room 107.
The Pitzer outdoor activities committee meets at 5 p.m. in the multipurpose room of the
Gold Student Center.
The Gold Student Center activities committee meets to discuss one-time events
at 6 p.m. in the McConnell Private Dining Room. For additional information, please
contact Micki at x74176.
A celebration of the Jewish New Year of Trees, takes place at 7 p.m. The event brings
together members of the Jewish elderly community and students from The Claremont Colleges.
Call Noah at x72096 or Maya at x18822. Fruits and beverages will be provided. CSAW.
Open Mic poetry reading and spoken word begins at 9 p.m. at the Grove House.
TUESDAY
A blood drive takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m at McAlister Center. RSVP recommended.
To sign up, give the time you can donate by contacting Maya at x18822. Walk-ins accepted. (CSAW)
The Gold Student Center activities committee meets from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the McConnell
private dining room. For additional information, please contact Micki at x74176.
Elizabeth "Betita" Martinez, author of the newly released book, "De Colores Means All Of Us:
Latina Views for a Multi-Colored Century," will be speaking at 3 p.m. in the Broad Performance
Space. A Chicana activist now based in San Francisco, Martinez has published six books on
social movements in the United States and Latin America. Her best know work is the bilingual
volume, "500 Years of Chicano History in Pictures," and a video based on it that she
co-directed.
Discussion of the Peace Corps takes place at 5 p.m. in McAlister Center. Dinner and a
discussion is led by former Peace Corps volunteer Gloria Mykelbust, CMC career services
and associate dean. CSAW
A women's self-defense class is offered from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Sanborn Living Room.
For more information, contact Emelyn dela Pena at x73238 or x73900.
WEDNESDAY
Audrey Bilger, associate professor of English at Claremont McKenna College,
speaks about humor as used by women writers in English literature at 4:15 p.m.
in the Founders Room, Honnold/Mudd Library. Her lecture, "Feminists Have No Sense of Humor
and Other Myths," is based on her book, "Laughing Feminism: Subversive Comedy in Frances
Burney, Maria Edgeworth, and Jane Austen."
THURSDAY
Amnesty International holds a letter-writing campaign on behalf of prisoners of
conscience at 5:30 p.m. The campaign is sponsored by the Catholic community.
RSVP recommended to Maya at x18822. CSAW
The North Los Angeles/Ventura chapter of the alumni association holds a
reception at 6 p.m. at the Sagebrush Cantina, 23527 Calabasas Road, in Calabasas.
For more information contact Joe Chatham '89 at (818) 597-0424 or call Grek Saks at (909) 621-8130.
Live music at the Grove House begins at 9 p.m.
FRIDAY
The Marching and Chowder Society meets at 2:30 p.m. in Broad Center 208.
Professor Jim Bogen presents "Does Scientific Evidence have to be Replicated?: The
Case of John Hughlings Jackson and his Victorian Epileptics."
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
Sunday night movies unspool at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. in Avery Auditorium.
WEEK OF FEB. 8
MONDAY
The Pitzer outdoor activities committee meets at 5 p.m. in the multipurpose room of
the Gold Student Center.
The Gold Student Center activities committee meets to discuss one-time events
at 6 p.m. in the McConnell private dining room. For additional information,
please contact Micki at x74176.
Open Mic Poetry Reading and Spoken Word begins at 9 p.m. at the Grove House.
TUESDAY
Caltech geophysicist David Stevenson speaks on "The Formation of the Earth and
the Role of Impacts on the Origin of Life" at 4:30 p.m. in Galileo Hall, HMC.
THURSDAY
The Boston chapter of the alumni association holds a reception at 6 p.m. at
the Back Bay Brewing Company, 755 Boylston
Street, Boston, right across from the Prudential Center. Pitzer professor of
political science Tom Ilgen speaks. For more information, contact Zander Sprague '91 at (617) 787-0731 or call Grek Saks at (909) 821-8130.
SUNDAY
F E A T U R E:
New Claremont Center to Study a Changing Europe
P R O F I L E:
Pitzer Alumnus Going for a Grammy
COMING UP
Last day to enter courses. Last day to drop courses for tuition refund.
Last day to drop courses without fee.
Instructors' signatures are now required to drop courses.
A Hillel social lunch and presentation by Irv Cramer of Mazon, a funding group that supports
hunger programs, takes place at noon. CSAW
Last day to submit articles to The Other Side, the student-run journal of commentary
and the arts. Submit items to The Other Side office in the Gold Student Center or by
e-mail to Suzanne Foster.
An information session on alternative spring break takes place at noon.
Information is provided on how to get involved in the upcoming Northern California
Habitat for Humanity program. Brown bag lunch is also provided. RSVP is required with a meal
card to Maya at x18822. CSAW
Tree planting takes place in Los Angeles from 8 a.m .to 2 p.m. Plant trees in L.A.'s
Miracle Mile district as part of Tree People's urban environmental efforts.
Limited transportation provided . RSVP by today to
Maya at x18822. CSAW
A presentation, "Service to the World, A Christian Perspective," takes place at 11 a.m. at
the Protestant services at McAlister Center. CSAW
Alternative spring break in northern California information session, noon. CSAW
The Gold Student Center activities committee meets from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. in
the McConnell private dining room. For more information, contact Micki at x74176.
Live music at the Grove House, 9 p.m.
Sunday night movies unspool at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. in Avery Auditorium.