Fowler 202

We are living through an unprecedented era of protest: Beginning with the nationwide Women's Marches in January 2017, more Americans have participated in street demonstrations since Donald Trump took office than at any comparable period in U.S. history. In this talk, longtime organizer and author L.A. Kauffman will explore what makes the surge of activism over the past two years different from prior waves of protest in America, and examine the ways these demonstrations have and have not translated into actual change.

A 2-ton interactive sculpture came to life at Burning Man 2018, the world’s most influential large-scale sculpture showcase.  Rising 12 feet tall with an 18-foot wingspan in the Nevada desert, the unfolding dodecahedron was illuminated by 16,000 LEDs, requiring 6500 person-hours and $40,000 in funds.  Its interior, large enough to hold 15 people, was fully lined with massive mirrors, alluding to a possible shape of our universe.

Your ability to articulate your accomplishments and experiences in a compelling manner can increase your chances of landing a great job or internship. This workshop will help you prepare for a telephone, video or in-person interview. Learn how to conduct pre-interview research; handle different types of interviews; and effectively use the job description to make a great first impression.

Jeremiah B.C. Axelrod is Adjunct Professor of History, Art History, Urban & Environmental Studies, and Cultural Studies at Occidental College, as well as founding Director of the Institute for the Study of Los Angeles. Before arriving at Occidental in 2005, Dr. Axelrod taught several years in the Film Studies and History Departments at UC Irvine and served as Kevin Starr Fellow in California Studies at the University of California Humanities Research Institute. He received his Ph.D.