Monet: Impressions of an Artist Art historian Joseph Cassar offers an in-depth look at the life and work of one of the best-loved impressionist painters, following him from the landscapes, cities, and seascapes that sparked his early works to the home and garden in Giverny that provided his inspiration for a lifetime. (World Art History Certificate elective, 1 credit) Saturday, March 23, 2019 - 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
A Toast to the Rat Pack Author and cocktail expert Philip Green celebrates the spirit—and the favorite spirits—of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Dean Martin, Joey Bishop, and other members of the swingin’, high-living clan who came to symbolize ’60s-style cool onstage and off. Wednesday, April 3, 2019 - 6:45 p.m.
Denmark's Defiance: Protecting a Nation’s Jews in WWII In 1943, the people of Denmark—led by their king—dared to stand up for their Jewish countrymen in collective resistance to Nazi occupation. Historian Ralph Nurnberger recounts this extraordinary act of courage on the part of an entire nation under duress. Thursday, April 4, 2019 - 6:45 p.m.
Chelsea Clinton on Saving Endangered Species To mark the publication of her new book, Don’t Let Them Disappear: 12 Endangered Species Across the Globe, Chelsea Clinton discusses what inspired her to write about endangered animals and her passion for writing for young audiences with Washington Post's Anna Rothschild. Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - 6:45 p.m.
