With such issues as migrant labor, illegal immigration in the public consciousness, Kenneth Marcus, associate professor of history and director of the International Studies Institute, chose immigration as the theme for this year’s Hot Spots speaker series.

Campus and community arts events for Oct. 2, 2009.

Interim Dean of the College of Art and Sciences Jonathan Reed, gave a lecture on Saturday in the President’s Dining Room concerning the ancient society of Pompeii, prior to its demise.

Campus and community arts events for Sept. 25, 2009.

Priscilla Renea’s sophomore album, “Jukebox,” proves to be just that. A sophomore attempt at pop.

Coming all the way from Ireland, Flogging Molly headlined the Saturday night show at the Greek Theater at 7 p.m. The nearly sold out venue hosted Fitz & the Tantrums and Hepcat to open up for them.

Campus and community arts events for Sept. 18, 2009.

Local rockabilly band Jonny Come Lately performed this Labor Day weekend at the Los Angeles County Fair in the Family Market Place.

Campus and community arts events for Sept. 11, 2009.