Ellis Cumberbatch
Ellis Cumberbatch was instrumental in building mathematics at CGU and fostering collegiality and cooperation among the math programs of The Claremont Colleges.
2022 Spring
Topic: Faculty
Do Companies Need Vision Statements?
A company’s mission statement is never enough, say the authors of a new book on management styles. That book is the result of a close student-professor collaboration typical at CGU.
2022 Spring
‘A Unique and Fulfilling Privilege’
A longtime colleague and friend of the individual known as “the father of flow” felt grief at the news of his passing and gratitude for the many years they spent collaborating.
2022 Spring
Why Does Alcohol Turn People Into Jerks?
Drinking might make some people more friendly and generous, but Paul Zak’s new research shows that’s not always the case when a group activity is involved.
2022 Spring
Does Laura Zucker Owe Meryl Streep a Thank You? Or Do We?
An important figure in L.A.’s cultural landscape reflects on her professional journey and her goals for CGU’s Center for Business & Management of the Arts.
2022 Spring
Dear Pandemic
Which groups of people were more resilient in coping with the isolation of COVID-19? Kathy Pezdek asked participants in a very small study to let her peek at their diaries.
2022 Spring
Ballot Problems, Viruses, and the Challenge of Being First
A new fellowship supporting CGU’s math students honors a trailblazing mathematician whose research on some of today’s biggest challenges shows that she was far ahead of her time.
2022 Spring
How POLARIS Creates a Silver Lining for Museum Professionals in the Pandemic
The pandemic signaled the start of isolation and exile for so many people; but for the Museum Leadership Institute, the perfect remedy was its brand-new networking platform.
2022 Spring