Spring 2015 Library Lecture Series
Blanchard Community Library
119 N. 8th St
Santa Paula, CA 93060
Upcoming Lectures:
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Frank Barajas, Ph.D.
El Plan de Santa Barbara: A Legacy of Commitment to Community
A group of CI faculty will present their work in a panel discussion led by Dr. Frank Barajas, Professor of History.
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Luis Sanchez, Ph.D.
Monitoring Latina/o Progress: A Demographic Approach
The United States’ Latino population has rapidly grown over the past few decades and they now represent the nation’s largest minority group. In addition to numerical increases, Latinos have experienced substantial changes on a variety of social, economic, and demographic indicators. In what ways have Latinos made progress and what obstacles do they still face? Dr. Luis Sánchez will provide an overview of these changes among the Latino population at the national and local level and discuss their implications for social relations in the 21st century.
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Cause Hanna, Ph.D.
Santa Rosa Island Research Station
As the CI Santa Rosa Island Research Station Manager, Dr. Cause Hanna exposes CI students to the ecological processes and interactions shaping Santa Rosa Island. Join Dr. Hanna as he discusses CI’s involvement with Santa Rosa Island.
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Ruben Alarcón, Ph.D.
Bees, Food and You
Most people are unaware of just how important bees are in their everyday lives. It is estimated that 75% of global crops benefit from insect pollination. In fact, over 130 fruit and vegetable crops in the United States greatly benefit from the action of bees and other insects. Most crops in North America are commercially pollinated by the non-native honey bee. However recent declines in honey bee populations have highlighted the need to study the role that native bees play in pollinating our crops. CSUCI biologist, Dr. Ruben Alarcón, will discuss the importance of bees and his research in local agricultural systems, as well as share ways the public can help sustain pollinator populations.