UpComing Talks
Sundays at Berger Center at 10:30 am
Sundays at Berger Center at 10:30 am
February 23, 2025
Mark Randol
The Bay Area at War
In a riveting talk, Mark Randol, will describe the important contributions the Bay Area has made to American national defense. He will show us well-known and not-so-well known places where war history was made. Mark is a engaging speaker and you will come away with a deep appreciation for this intriguing part of our local history.
Mark Randol
The Bay Area at War
In a riveting talk, Mark Randol, will describe the important contributions the Bay Area has made to American national defense. He will show us well-known and not-so-well known places where war history was made. Mark is a engaging speaker and you will come away with a deep appreciation for this intriguing part of our local history.
Monday, February 24, 2025 at 1:00pm PST on Zoom
(This is NOT a Symposium talk; it sponsored by Sonoma State and will be on Zoom)
David McCuan and Benjamin Schultz
Foreign Policy Impacts On Our International Alliances
Dr. McCuan, Political Science Professor at Sonoma State University, and Benjamin Schultz, Lead Researcher at the American Sunlight Project, will discuss the impact of the current administration's comments and policies on our transatlantic relationships.
On Monday, Februrary 24 at 1:00 pm PST on Zoom
Zoom Link: https://SonomaState.zoom.us/j/81432815274
If on campus, you can attend in person at Stevenson 2900
(This talk will NOT be recorded.)
(This is NOT a Symposium talk; it sponsored by Sonoma State and will be on Zoom)
David McCuan and Benjamin Schultz
Foreign Policy Impacts On Our International Alliances
Dr. McCuan, Political Science Professor at Sonoma State University, and Benjamin Schultz, Lead Researcher at the American Sunlight Project, will discuss the impact of the current administration's comments and policies on our transatlantic relationships.
On Monday, Februrary 24 at 1:00 pm PST on Zoom
Zoom Link: https://SonomaState.zoom.us/j/81432815274
If on campus, you can attend in person at Stevenson 2900
(This talk will NOT be recorded.)
March 2, 2025
Ky Boyd
Ky Boyd's Annual Oakmont Academy Awards Review
Come join us for Ky’s Annual Academy Awards Movie Reviews and Predictions. Ky, a self-professed movieholic, is one of Oakmont’s favorite speakers. He also runs the renown Rialto Cinemas in Sebastopol. He will give us his take on the movies and actors nominated for the 2025 Oscars. We’ll even vote! This is always a very lively and fun event. Bring your own popcorn!
Ky Boyd
Ky Boyd's Annual Oakmont Academy Awards Review
Come join us for Ky’s Annual Academy Awards Movie Reviews and Predictions. Ky, a self-professed movieholic, is one of Oakmont’s favorite speakers. He also runs the renown Rialto Cinemas in Sebastopol. He will give us his take on the movies and actors nominated for the 2025 Oscars. We’ll even vote! This is always a very lively and fun event. Bring your own popcorn!
March 9, 2025
George McKinney
Sally Hemings: Thomas Jefferson's Concubine
Sally Hemings is one of the most intriguing individuals in American history. She was Thomas Jefferson's slave and became his concubine. She bore him seven children, four of which survived. George will delve into her life, examining the complexities of her existence as both a woman and a slave at that period of our history, and he will offer insights into Jefferson's private life.
George McKinney
Sally Hemings: Thomas Jefferson's Concubine
Sally Hemings is one of the most intriguing individuals in American history. She was Thomas Jefferson's slave and became his concubine. She bore him seven children, four of which survived. George will delve into her life, examining the complexities of her existence as both a woman and a slave at that period of our history, and he will offer insights into Jefferson's private life.
March 16, 2025
Carolyn Greene
Do You Bird?
The Amazing Birds of Oakmont and Beyond
You may think you have no interest in birds, but, (warning!) expose yourself to a little birding and even you can become addicted -- in a positive and fun way! Carolyn, with her experience as a field biologist with the National Park Service and other organizations, knows her stuff. She will share facts and stories about birds, along with fascinating research. In this compelling talk, she’ll discuss how we can help our flying friends to live and thrive.
Carolyn Greene
Do You Bird?
The Amazing Birds of Oakmont and Beyond
You may think you have no interest in birds, but, (warning!) expose yourself to a little birding and even you can become addicted -- in a positive and fun way! Carolyn, with her experience as a field biologist with the National Park Service and other organizations, knows her stuff. She will share facts and stories about birds, along with fascinating research. In this compelling talk, she’ll discuss how we can help our flying friends to live and thrive.
March 23, 2025
Georgia Kelly
Mondragon: What Makes It Work?
In Spain’s Basque Region, Mondragón Cooperative Corporation is the largest and most successful complex of worker-owned businesses in the world -- with over 100 businesses and 80,000 worker-owners. Mondragón has over 70 years of remarkable success and generates over 7% of Spain’s GDP. They have proven that this business model works and is a viable economic option. How did they do it? What makes it successful? Georgia will tell us all about this unique and inspiring culture of cooperation.
Georgia Kelly
Mondragon: What Makes It Work?
In Spain’s Basque Region, Mondragón Cooperative Corporation is the largest and most successful complex of worker-owned businesses in the world -- with over 100 businesses and 80,000 worker-owners. Mondragón has over 70 years of remarkable success and generates over 7% of Spain’s GDP. They have proven that this business model works and is a viable economic option. How did they do it? What makes it successful? Georgia will tell us all about this unique and inspiring culture of cooperation.