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Wahhabi Doctrine and Global Conflict
Michael Sells will offer a critical overview of the role of the Wahhabi (Saudi Salafi) doctrine within Saudi Arabia, within the Saudi-American relationship, and across the wider, global arena.
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/wahhabi-doctrine-and-global-conflictAn Evening with Frank Bidart
Frank Bidart will read from his numerous collections of poetry, including the recent, highly acclaimed Metaphysical Dog.
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/evening-with-frank-bidartAnonymous Soldiers: The Struggle for Israel, 1917-1947
Drawing from his recent book, Professor Hoffman wil chronicle the battles between Jews, Arabs, and the British that led to the creation of Israel.
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/anonymous-soldiers-struggle-for-israel-1917-1947The Rise of China's Universities: A Threat to the American Liberal Arts Model?
An expert on China, Professor Perry will address whether the concerted and rapid rise in the global education rankings of leading Chinese universities poses a credible challenge to the American liberal arts model or whe…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/rise-of-chinas-universities-threat-to-american-liberal-arts-modelThe HAZE: A Solo Play
A tragicomedy about one woman’s attempt to seek the truth after her sexual assault and rape kit was mishandled by law enforcement in San Francisco.
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/haze-solo-playSenior Piano Recital: Works of Beethoven, Liszt, Scriabin, and Shchedrin
An evening of classical piano masterpieces performed by a graduating CMCer.
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/senior-piano-recital-works-of-beethoven-liszt-scriabin-and-shchedrinInside the Mexican Suitcase: The Rediscovered Negatives of the Spanish Civil War by Capa, Chim and Taro
Embodying transformational art, tragic history, and a good mystery, the Mexican Suitcase provides a uniquely rich view of the Spanish Civil War.
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/inside-mexican-suitcase-rediscovered-negatives-of-spanish-civil-war-by-capa-chim-and-taroBuilding High-Performance Organizations Using Neuroscience
Using social neuroscience research, knowledge about the neurochemical oxytocin, and field studies in businesses, Professor Zak’s talk will identify how leaders can build high-trust cultures that promote their organizati…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/building-high-performance-organizations-using-neuroscienceEarly Music Ensemble: Love is in the Ayres
Con Gioia Early Music Ensemble’s presents, Love is in the Ayres, comprising songs, duets, and keyboard solos inspired by the elusive and enduring traits of love in commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the death of…
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/early-music-ensemble-love-is-in-ayresAn Inconvenient Genocide: Who Now Remembers the Armenians?
Geoffrey Robertson explains how democratic countries can combat genocide denial without denying free speech, and makes a major contribution to understanding and preventing these horrific crimes.
https://www.cmc.edu/athenaeum/inconvenient-genocide-who-now-remembers-armenians