The Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum was conceived as a place where students and faculty could gather for intellectual discourse in an intimate and relaxed setting and integrate their academic and social lives. Public programs are scheduled Monday through Thursday during the academic year and are publicized through the bi-weekly newsletter, The Fortnightly.
While events are primarily for students, the Athenaeum hosts lunches, dinners, and receptions for academic classes, student organizations, and official functions of the College.
Upcoming Speakers View Full Schedule
Gil Hoffman, "The U.S.-Israel Relationship under Obama and Netanyahu and the Election's Impact on Iran and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict"
Wed Oct 24, 2012 – Lunch
Mike Pettit/Ira Shapiro, "U.S. Political Dysfunction: Will the Elections Change It?"
Mon Oct 29, 2012 – Lunch
Bob Stern/Tony Quinn, "California's Choices: 2012 Ballot Initiatives"
Mon Oct 29, 2012
Jay Flatley '74 P'03, "Lunch with a Leader"
Tue Oct 30, 2012 – Lunch
William Deresiewicz, "A Jane Austen Education"
Tue Oct 30, 2012
The Fortnightly
The Fortnightly contains program news of the current speakers and topics for the Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum at Claremont McKenna College.
Speakers Database
A searchable archive of past Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum speakers with information on topics and links to related Fortnightly issues.