Spring 2015 Library Lecture Series
Thousand Oaks Library
1401 East Janss Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Upcoming Lectures:
Thursday, February 12, 2015
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Rainer Buschmann, Ph.D.
The Neglected Pacific Theater of the First World War
Dr. Rainer Buschmann, Professor of History, discusses the global of the first World War and its impact on the Pacific Ocean. The German colonial presence resulted in conflicts with Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. At the same time, soldiers from the Pacific region were deployed at war theaters overseas.
Thursday, March 12, 2015
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Steven M. Norris, Ph.D.
Natural Habitats and Native Flora of California State University Channel Islands with Observations on the Impact of the Spring Fire and Ongoing Recovery
California State University Channel Islands is surrounded by foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains. Interesting elements and natural history abound, even in this relatively small area. A natural history survey of these habitats has been underway since the university opened in 2002. Over 120 native species have been identified in the CI flora to date. This talk will provide an overview of the habitats and flora (with a little on the fauna) with comments on the impact of Springs Fire of 2013, and the ongoing recovery.
Thursday, April 16, 2015
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Stephen Clark, Ph.D.
Hidden Gems of Latin America
Dr. Stephen Clark, Professor and Chair of Spanish, will provide an overview of several of Latin America's lesser known but most intriguing cities, with an emphasis on their history, culture, architecture, and other interesting aspects of life.
Thursday, May 14, 2015
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Priscilla Liang, Ph.D.
China: the Socialist Market Economy
China has implemented waves of market driven reforms since Deng Xiaoping initiated the concept of “socialist market economy” in 1978. Today, China is the world’s largest trading nation and second largest economy and has achieved the fastest and longest sustained economic growth that is unprecedented in the history of mankind. Join Dr. Priscilla Liang, Associate Professor of Finance, as she asks the question, “Will China continue to be a socialist market economy, namely, continue its economic reform without political reform in the foreseeable future?”