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Thursday, January 09, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Cyber Security Awareness click for more information »
Technology may be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be! Learn about the latest online scams and measures you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones from becoming victims. Presented by Independence at Home, a Scan Community Service. . Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. ...
Event Location: Online (Virtual)
Cost: Free
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Watson Lecture - Michael Lamb: Arctic Rivers in a Warming World click for more information »
The slow tick of the geologic clock is accelerating in the Arctic. It is warming at a rate that is several times faster than the global average, will have dramatic consequences for landscapes and ecosystems. In river floodplains, permafrost thaw is accelerating riverbank erosion, displacing indigeno...
Event Location: Caltech's Beckman Auditorium
Cost: Free
Monday, December 16, 2024
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Astronomy on Tap: "Chandra X-ray Telescope" and "The X-ray Sky" click for more information »
What do black holes and neutron stars look like in x-rays? How do scientists capture x-ray images of the night sky? These questions and more will be explored at the next Astronomy on Tap event, hosted by Caltech Astronomy. The evening will include two engaging talks (approximately 20 minutes each), a Q&A session, and interactive activities such as astronomical pub trivia, live rock music, and guided stargazing with te...
Event Location: Dog Haus Biergarten
Cost: Call for details
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Lecture: The Woman in Velázquez’s Portrait: The Historical Significance of Queen Mariana of Austria click for more information »
Millions of visitors to the Museo del Prado have seen Velázquez’s splendid portrait of Queen Mariana of Austria (1634–1696), although few of them are fully aware of her historical significance. From the age of 11, when negotiations over her marriage began, until her death from breast cancer, Ma...
Event Location: Norton Simon Museum
Cost: $15.00 - $20.00
Saturday, February 08, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Lecture: Velázquez in Context click for more information »
In this lecture, Guillaume Kientz delves into Velázquez’s life and work, drawing from research associated with his critically acclaimed exhibition at the Galeries Nationales du Grand Palais, Paris, and related publications. Speaker: Guillaume Kientz, CEO and Director, Hispanic Society Museum & Li...
Event Location: Norton Simon Museum
Cost: $15.00 - $20.00
