“Volcanoes and Earthquakes and Tsunamis, Oh My: Living on a (Tectonic) Edge.” Clark College geology professor Dr. Charlene Montierth will launch the college’s 2010-2011 Faculty Speaker Series with a presentation on geologic risks in the region, why we face these hazards and what we can do to mitigate them.

 

 

The spring 2010 lecture featured English Professor Gail Robinson, award-winning educator and writer.  Gail shared two chapters of her upcoming book as well as her experiences with writing "From Mourning to Memoir: One Writer's Journey Into Her Story." She said "Memoir is very much about making sense of things - not only what happened in the past, but what it means for us in the present."

"From Far Out to Mainstream: Life Cycle of the Psychedelic Rock Posters, 1965-73" Sally discussed the flowering and dismantling of the hippie movement as best reflected in the poster imagery that spoke a distinctive idiom directed at an unconventional, music-loving audience.

"Dick and Oswald's Excellent Australian Adventure" Dick shared his love of astronomy and physics and his discoveries during a recent journey to Australia. This lecture was followed with a star party, which was free and open to the public.

The spring 2008 lecture featured biology professor and acclaimed ecologist Kathleen Perillo.  Perillo, who co-chaired the college’s recent teach-in on global warming, shared her sabbatical journey through Switzerland, France and Mexico as she explored sustainability issues and their relationship to the United States.

The Faculty Speaker Series showcases recent experiences that have enriched both the lives and teaching of Clark’s faculty members.  English instructor Joe Pitkin discussed his experiences in Hungary as a Fulbright Exchange Teacher and shared the process faculty members must follow to become part of the Fulbright teaching exchange.

Faculty Speaker Series Coordinators Veronica Brock and Gail Liberman, TLC Director, along with Faculty Speaker Joe Pitkin.