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News and Events

Social Activism Speaker Series: Tavis Smiley

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

Ramo Auditorium, 7:00-8:00pm

During Black History Month the Social Activism Speaker Series (SASS) along with BSCIT, Black Students at Caltech, and Club Latino will bring Tavis Smile to campus. Smiley is a popular media personality, through his PBS television show, radio shows, documentary, numerous books, and activism. His latest book emphasizes how to become a strong leader and accomplish goals in the face of failure.

Zombie 5K Fundraiser Postponed to Saturday, February 11th, 2012

Saturday, February 11th, 2012

We all knew it was just a matter of time before the Caltech Biology Department created the t-virus. If you are still alive, join the rest of the Caltech community in their struggle to survive. Or if you are infected, join the walking dead in their effort to eradicate humanity. All proceeds will go towards helping children of Honduras through the program BECA.

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Caltech Y Friends Dinner with Dr. David Baltimore

Preventing Transmission of HIV

Thursday, February 9th, 2012

Athenaeum, 6:00-9:00pm

Dr. David Baltimore, winner of the 1975 Nobel Prize for his work in virology, will be presenting on "Preventing Transmission of HIV" at the Caltech Y annual Winter Friends Dinner.

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