Breadcrumb CSULB College of Liberal Arts Comparative World Literature and Classics Past Events Commencement Ceremony Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 8 - 10:30am The Department of Comparative World Literature and Classics will be participating in the ceremony on Wednesday morning, May 20, 2026. Commencement will take place on campus, at the George Allen Field. Congratulations to all our 2026 Grads!! End of year celebration! Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 12 - 2pm Come join us!! All are welcome! Food!! Fun!! in LIB 501 Genre 41 Launch: CARE Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 1 - 3pm Come join the Genre Editorial Collective and Dr. Viola Lasmana (CWLC) to celebrate the launch of the 41st volume of Genre, entitled "Care." 60th Annual Comparative Literature Conference Wednesday, April 22 - Friday, April 24, 2026, All day LIB-501 in the University Library Fireside chat on Solaris, sponsored by the Comp Lit Club Thursday, April 16, 2026, 5 - 7pm Join the Comp Lit Club for a Fireside Chat at the University Library on Stanisław Lem's novel Solaris, with a panel of professors: Dr. Katherine McLoone (Comparative World Literature and Classics), Dr. Douglas Pace (Biological Sciences), Dr. Marie Jayasekera (Philosophy), and Dr. Galen Pickett (Physics and Astronomy). The event starts at 5 pm, and… Anatol Center, and on Zoom The Hood Lecture by Dr. Katherine Harrington Thursday, April 16, 2026, 4:30 - 5:30pm More Events More Events