IF YOU WERE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND THURSDAY'S EVENTS...

If you were not able to attend Thursday's events, please provide here feedback on the whole experience with the The Soloist and the activities related to it.

STEVE LOPEZ @ LA VERNE: EVENING EVENT

The evening event started with an Introduction from the Dean of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, Dr. Jonathan Reed, followed by the President of ULV, Steve Morgan. Dr. Jolivette Mecenas, the Director of the Writing Program, provided the best introduction to Steve Lopez's talk. Her words were so accurate, and spoke volume about her own attachment to the city of Los Angeles.
Steve Lopez took to the podium and summarized his own book/experience. There is no doubt that he knows how to entertain his audience.
The Q&A that followed was quite short as Mr. Lopez had to attend another event (the opening of the L.A. Philarmonica at Disney Hall).

If this was the event you attended, please leave a comment here about this experience.

STEVE LOPEZ @ LA VERNE: LUNCH EVENT

For those of you that attended the Q&A event today at lunch time, please leave a comment here about the event. We look forward to read your opinions.

TODAY'S EVENT

I was very impressed with our class discussion this morning. Watching the video clips that Alex put together, and engage into meaningful conversation, showed me the level of engagement with this challenging topic. I thought Alex did an excellent job with his DVD. I have received requests for copies already!
It was very helpful to have Dr. Rogers, Albert, and Annie (and later Ashley) from the Counseling Center. Dexter and Matthew H. asked very good questions. I could see their interest in this topic. Thank you to Annunciata and Teresa as well.
The day ended with the screening of the movie. I was able to watch part of it, and I did not think much of it. I also overheard other people commenting on it, and they were not impressed.
We are now left with two more events on this coming Thursday.