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Learning Opportunities

Democracy in America: Then and Now (Two Parts)
FABulous Fall Lecture Series Part A

Lundring Events Center and Zoom

This course will look at how democracy has been defined and revised over the past two and a half centuries.

NATO in the 21st Century: Dinosaur or Champion?
FABulous Fall Lecture Series Part A

Oxnard Center and Zoom

This course explore the post-World War II origins of NATO and its expansion eastward over the last 25 years.

The Influences and Relationships Between Realism & Impressionism
FABulous Fall Lecture Series PartA

Lundring Events Center and Zoom

Although often grouped in with the Impressionists, Édouard Manet is a pivotal and influential transition figure between French Realism and Impressionism.

World Religions & Spirituality: A Focus on Islam & Christianity (Two Parts)
FABulous Fall Lecture Series Part A

Online Via Zoom

Christianity is the largest religion in the world and Islam is the second-largest. These lectures will examine these two religions and note the similarities and points of connection between them. 

The Past, Present and Future of Conservation Detection Dogs

Lundring Events Center

Discover how detection dogs are transforming conservation research worldwide with Kayla Fratt, co-founder of K9 Conservationists, in this inspiring talk on the future of ecological data collection.

Social and Solidarity Economy — Lessons from Barcelona
MPPA Policy Talk

Zoom Webinar

Eric Griego, PhD, scholar and political strategist will share his lessons about solidarity economy and what it means. 

EDUCAL Annual Symposium
Marcela G. Cuellar, PhD

Ullman Conference Center 100/101

Journeys Toward Servingness: Enacting Change at Hispanic-Serving Institutions

Free lecture: Celebrating Two Years of the James Webb Space Telescope
FABulous Fall Lecture Series Part A

Zoom

We will look at some of the discoveries made by the James Webb Space Telescope, how it complements observations of the still-operating Hubble Space Telescope and what the future may hold for future observation campaigns.

Uncovering Watergate: Intrigue, Investigation, Impact and Untold Stories
FABulous Fall Lecture Series Part A

Lundring Events Center and Zoom

This lecture will dive deep into the Watergate scandal, one of the most notorious political events in American history.

Illustrated Manuscripts: From Devotions to Doodles
FABulous Fall Lecture Series Part A

Oxnard Center and Zoom

This course will examine illuminated manuscripts, hand-written devotional books lavishly illuminated with gold and silver ink on top of brightly-colored images.

Are You an Algorithmic Problem? The Democratic Value of Resisting Classification
FABulous Fall Lecture Series Part A

Zoom

In this lecture, Jose Marichal, PhD, will argue that democratic health requires that large numbers of its citizens defy algorithmic classification, hence remain as "outliers" and "algorithmic problems."

Latine Heritage Month Lecture Lunch
"Wait in Punishment: Visualizing Migration to the Mexico-U.S. Border"

Lundring Events Center

Join us for the first lecture lunch as we celebrate Latine Heritage Month with speaker Nancy Rios-Contreras, PhD.

The Human Figure in Sculpture
Fifty and Better Fall Four-Week Course Session

Lundring Events Center and Zoom

This class will look at the representation and evolution of the human form through sculpture.

The Israeli Settlers
Fifty and Better Fall Four-Week Course Session

Online Via Zoom

This course will explore the Israeli settlers and attempt to dive deeper into their history, ethos and opposition.

The Beatles in the Studio (Part 2)
Fifty and Better Fall Four-Week Course Session

Lundring Events Center and Zoom

This course is Part 2 in an examination of the Beatles’ recording career in the studio. It can be taken independently of Part 1.

Pompeii: Life, Death and Legacy of an Ancient Roman City
Fifty and Better Fall Four-Week Course Session

Lundring Events Center and Zoom

Unearth the ancient mysteries of Pompeii and its sister city, Herculaneum.

From Chords to Cords
Forward Together Webinar Series

Zoom webinar

Join us as John Maier, CEO of Bose Professional, discusses his music-driven career and leading the carveout from Bose Corporation. Moderated by Dean Gerhard Apfelthaler, this Forward Together webinar is open to all.

Museums of the World
Fifty and Better Fall Four-Week Course Session

Zoom

Visit the most famous museums in the world from the comfort of your own home.

AI in the Workplace: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Opportunities
Executive Talent Management Forum

Lundring Events Center

Join speakers from academia and industry to discuss AI in the workplace.

Origins and Meaning of Generative AI
Fifty and Better Fall Four-Week Course Session

Oxnard University Satellite Center & Online via Zoom

In this course we will discuss the historical context of generative artificial intelligence technology and how this context influences its evolution.

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