Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo has been fortunate to welcome many distinguished guests in its short history since opening its doors in 2001. Notable guests have included Nobel Peace Laureates Sir Joseph Rotblat, Betty Williams and Shirin Ebadi. Guest speakers are hosted by the President's Office, the Dean's Office, the Office of Student Affairs, and through the various concentrations/programs and areas.
SUA hosts an annual symposium series generously funded by the Nieves Family Foundation during the spring semester. The symposia series brings leading figures together to address timely topics such as poverty and non-violence in the modern world. The Pacific Basin Research Center also sponsors a distinguished guest lecture series inviting renowned scholars and experts on Pacific Basin issues each semester. SUA's facilities which include a 150 seat, state-of-art lecture room in Pauling Hall, a Baroque style meeting room in Founders Hall, and a cozy, high-ceiling reading room in the Ikeda Library make for the perfect environment for intimate interaction with special visitors.
September 26, 2011
Winning the War on War-A lecture by Dr. Joshua Goldstein
The Decline of Armed Conflict Worldwide
7 P.M.-8:30 P.M.
Pauling Hall 216
Sponsored by: International Studies Concentration
October 5, 2011
Can Law Ensure Social Justice for Latin Americans?-A lecture by Daniel Sharp
6 P.M.-8 P.M.
Ikeda 4th Floor Grand Reading Room
Sponsored by: International Studies Concentration & Student Affairs
November 8, 2011
Truth Speaks: Spoken Word and Social Change-A lecture and poetry reading by Dr. Derrick Gilbert
An Evening of Poetry with Professor Derrick Gilbert a.k.a. D-Knowledge
7 P.M.-9 P.M.
Black Box Theatre
Sponsored by: Social & Behavioral Sciences Concentration and The Writing Program
December 4, 2011
36 Years of Looking Forward: Technical and Aesthetic Evolution of a Unique New Art Form
A lecture/slide presentation by Professor Arie A. Galles
Presented in conjunction with Arie Galles's current art exhibition "Heartland II-Reflected Light Paintings: 1975-2011"
5 P.M.-6 P.M.
Founders Hall Art Gallery
Sponsored by: Creative Arts Program
December 8, 2011
The Soka Creative Movement Dancers Present New Works
Soka Dance Performance
7:30 P.M.-9 P.M.
Black Box Theatre
Sponsored by: Creative Arts Program
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