University Club of Claremont

University Club of Claremont http://www.universityclubofclaremont.org/

The Club presents intellectually stimulating and entertaining luncheon programs 11:30 am to 1:45 pm the second and fourth Tuesday except for Christmas and New Year’s.

Mark your calendar and attend the Tuesday September 8th University Club luncheon at Doubletree. Open to the public and ...
08/24/2026

Mark your calendar and attend the Tuesday September 8th University Club luncheon at Doubletree. Open to the public and just $25 for lunch and program.

This month we focus on education issues.
September 8: “Claremont USD and Claremont RISE - Facilities and a General Obligation Bond” Speakers: Dr. James Elsasser, Superintendent, Claremont Unified School District and Nancy
Treser-Osgood, Former CUSD Board President

Learn about the achievements, challenges and current needs of our local school district. Bring your questions!

Jim Elsasser’s career in public education
spans more than 30 years. He is in his 14th year as superintendent. He earned BA and MA degrees from Azusa Pacific University and a PhD in Educational Leadership from USC.
Nancy Treser- Osgood worked in
alumni relations for 30 years at Claremont Graduate University, Pomona
College (her alma mater), and Pitzer College. She has been an active
volunteer with the Council for Advancement and Support of Education
(CASE) since 1990. Most recently, she represented District VII on the CASE Board of Trustees. Nancy was elected to the CUSD School Board in 2013 and served two terms.

Gather at 11:30, lunch served at 12:00, fellowship and program follow. Just $25 and the public is invited.

A good July 28th club luncheon program by Andy Winnick on building an ADU. See you in September!
07/29/2026

A good July 28th club luncheon program by Andy Winnick on building an ADU. See you in September!

07/24/2026

July 28th Luncheon Program open to the public: "Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)”
Speaker: Andy Winnick
An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a self contained residential space built on the same property as an existing home. Sometimes called “granny flats,” ADUs include a kitchen, bathroom, and separate entrance.
University Club member Andy Winnick will share his experience building an ADU on his property in Claremont and will discuss the process, including construction, regulations, financing, permitting, etc.
Andy is Professor Emeritus of Economics and Statistics at Cal State University, Los Angeles, the President of the Board of Directors of The American Institute for Progressive Democracy, and a member of the Claremont Democratic Club.

Doubletree Inn (Sycamore Room), Claremont
11:30 am: social time * 12:00 noon: lunch * 12:45 pm: speaker
Meeting fee is $25 (subsidized by the Club) for members and guests, and includes lunch

Join us for this timely luncheon presentation on Tuesday July 28, 2026. Public invited and just $25."Building an Access...
07/14/2026

Join us for this timely luncheon presentation on Tuesday July 28, 2026. Public invited and just $25.

"Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)" Speaker: Andy Winnick

An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a self contained residential space built on the same property as an existing home. Sometimes called “granny flats,” ADUs include a kitchen, bathroom, and separate entrance. University Club member Andy Winnick will share his experience building an ADU on his property in Claremont and will discuss the process, including construction, regulations, financing, permitting, etc.

Andy is Professor Emeritus of Economics and Statistics at Cal State University, Los Angeles, the President of the Board of Directors of The American Institute for Progressive Democracy, and a member of the Claremont Democratic Club.

Public invited. At Sycamore Room, Doubletree Inn, 555 W Foothill Blvd, Claremont 11:30 am: social • 12:00 pm: lunch • 1:00 pm: speaker

Another excellent University Club of Claremont program! Speaker: Lisa Crane, Head of Special Collections & Archives at...
07/14/2026

Another excellent University Club of Claremont program! Speaker: Lisa Crane, Head of Special Collections & Archives at The Claremont Colleges Library.

The University Club celebrated Americas 250th birthday at 4th of July in Claremont!
07/04/2026

The University Club celebrated Americas 250th birthday at 4th of July in Claremont!

Join us for the club's luncheon program at Doubletree Tuesday July 14. Public invited and just $25. Checking at 11:30 ...
06/27/2026

Join us for the club's luncheon program at Doubletree Tuesday July 14. Public invited and just $25. Checking at 11:30

"Special Collections & Archives at The Claremont Colleges Library: Your Resource for California History and Beyond”

Speaker: Lisa Crane, Head of Special Collections & Archives at The Claremont Colleges Library, formerly known as Honnold/Mudd Library, is home to the most distinctive and unique resources—rare books, literary and historical
manuscripts, Shakespeare’s folios, maps, photographs, college archives, and more—spanning 900 years of human history.

Come meet Lisa Crane and learn about upcoming lectures, events, and exhibits. Lisa Crane started working at The Claremont Colleges Library in 2007, became the Western Americana Manuscripts Librarian in Special Collections & Archives in 2010, and Director of Special Collections & Archives in 2022. She oversees archival processing, teaches primary source literacy, performs collection development, curates exhibitions, and serves as the interim head of the Claremont Center for Engagement with Primary Sources, which provides in-depth learning experiences for undergrad and graduate students.

Assemble at Sycamore room at 11:30, lunch served at 12:00, program to follow. $25 admission (subsidized by club). Open to public.

JPL veteran Leo Bister spoke about "NASA's Europa Clipper Mission: Ambitious Science and Engineering Challenges" at the ...
06/24/2026

JPL veteran Leo Bister spoke about "NASA's Europa Clipper Mission: Ambitious Science and Engineering Challenges" at the June 23rd U Club luncheon.

University Club scholarship recipient Carlos receives his Mt. SAC award from David and Anne!
06/12/2026

University Club scholarship recipient Carlos receives his Mt. SAC award from David and Anne!

Mark your calendar for Tuesday June 23rd Club luncheon! Public invited and just $25. Doubletree Hotel at 11:30, lunch ...
06/11/2026

Mark your calendar for Tuesday June 23rd Club luncheon! Public invited and just $25. Doubletree Hotel at 11:30, lunch served at 12:00 noon.

“NASA's Europa Clipper Mission: Ambitious Science and Engineering Challenges”

Speaker: Leo Bister, Jet Propulsion Lab, retired engineer

Leo spent 43 years helping to turn ambitious ideas into spacecraft that explore the solar system. After earning his Electrical Engineering degree from Cal Poly Pomona in 1982, he joined JPL and never looked back—contributing to
missions that have expanded humanity’s understanding of planets, oceans, and distant worlds. From Saturn’s rings on
Cassini to Martian soil with Spirit, Opportunity, Curiosity, and Perseverance rovers, and most recently the journey to
Europa, his work has helped carry science millions of miles from Earth.

Much of his career was hands-on at the sharp end of exploration—assembly, test, and launch operations—often traveling to Florida to see missions through their final steps into space. Along the way, he balanced a full life at home: 44
years of marriage to his wife, Rosie, three children, and four grandchildren. Now retired, he’s shifting his focus closer to
home—running, biking, traveling, and giving back through local volunteering.

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555 West Foothill Boulevard
Claremont, CA
91711

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11:30am - 1:45pm

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