May 16 commencement forum to explore harnessing creativity and innovation

Society places great value on creativity and innovation in many fields, such as business, the arts, technology, and education. How can we encourage and manage these two critical elements for a successful future across diverse academic and professional fields?

Four distinguished panelists will examine that question on Friday, May 16, at a Claremont Graduate University Commencement Forum on harnessing creativity and innovation.

Panelists are:

Andrea Bertozzi, UCLA Betsy Wood Knapp Chair for Innovation and Creativity and director of Applied Mathematics.
David Pagel, CGU professor, School of Arts & Humanities, curator, and art critic.

Cecilia-Rios-Aguilar, CGU associate professor of education, School of Educational Studies.

Maritza Salazar, CGU assistant professor of organizational behavior, School of Social Science, Policy & Evaluation.

Panel Moderator: Thomas Horan, CGU professor and director, Center for Information Systems and Technology.

The forum begins at 4:30 pm in Albrecht Auditorium, 925 N. Dartmouth Ave, in Claremont. The event is free, but RSVP is required.

A reception and the presentation of the 2014 CGU President’s Art Award will follow.