Origins of the Frontier and American Western Myth

The American frontier and the Old West have been indelible elements of American culture, history, and even politics. But how did the concept of “The Western” emerge and why has it endured? This presentation will take the audience on a journey to answer those questions, and to learn how the Western still impacts American society — all accompanied by images of America’s past and present.

Speaker(s): 
Nadesan Permaul · Adjunct Faculty, Political Science and Rhetoric · Nadesan Permaul received his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. at Berkeley in political science. He retired as an administrator at Berkeley after a 34-year-career. Permaul has taught in political science, rhetoric, and sociology over the course of 25 years with a focus on American culture, history, and politics. He is a past president of the Cal Alumni Association, having served from 2003–05.
  

The Next Generation of 3D Printing and Advanced Manufacturing

This presentation will introduce simulation technologies being developed for new additive manufacturing processes such as 3D printing — technology still in its infancy, yet potentially crucial to the goals of several industrialized countries. Within the last decade, the economic importance of advanced manufacturing has come to the forefront, with the objective of developing superior products — such as surface structures and coatings — that can be made at lower overall cost. This session will demonstrate the advanced modeling and computation required to make such futuristic manufacturing a reality.

Enjoy cocktails with your classmates followed by dinner at the base of the beautiful Campanile. Special guests include our new Chancellor Carol T. Christ, the Cal Band, and more.

$125 per person. Valet parking is available for $30.

 Registration also includes unlimited access to lectures, tours, open houses, and all the amenities available at Homecoming Headquarters. Please visit https://events.trustevent.com to purchase tickets for the 50th reunion dinner.