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L.A. Magazine Heralds Joanne Helyer ’86 as One of “11 Women Who Are Making L.A. a Better Place”
The Broad’s founding director Joanne Helyer
Read MoreThe Scripps Experience: The Scripps 360° First-Year Program
As any alumna can attest, Scripps is more than just a place to learn—the College calls students to embrace leadership, service, integrity, and creativity as part of their path to graduation. To that end, Scripps offers students myriad ways to develop their abilities both inside and outside the classroom, from clubs and athletics and grants and internships to volunteer opportunities, student government, and peer mentoring.
Read MoreMia Shackelford ’17 Weighs in On Trump Presidency as KPCC-FM Panelist
ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµ alumna Mia Shackelford ’17 was a featured panelist on popular Southern California radio show Air Talk this week. KPCC-FM show host Larry Mantle led eight guests in a discussion about the Trump presidency and current political climate. #acrossthedivide
Read MoreFall Welcome from ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµ
Dear ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµ Community Members, At the beginning of each academic year, we have an opportunity to recommit to building a thriving community of scholars who contribute to society through […]
Read MoreResearch and Internships: Siria Medina ’18: Researching Neurobiology in Copenhagen
Biology major Siria Medina ’18 wanted to spend the summer abroad in the hopes that it would help her pursue a Fulbright Fellowship during her senior year. After sending email inquiries to several European laboratories, Medina landed an internship at one of her top choices: Rigshospitalet’s Neurobiology Research Unit in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Read MoreAwards and Honors: Professors Anne Harley and Nathalie Rachlin Win NEA ArtWorks Grant for Therigatha Premiere
ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµ Associate Professor of Music Anne Harley and Professor of French Nathalie Rachlin received a grant of $10,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts that will go toward the commission of a new major work of vocal chamber music that highlights scriptural texts of ancient female Buddhist female esoteric practitioners. The premiere is planned for a performance at ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµ in Claremont, Calif., on March 24, 2018, as the culmination of a weeklong festival across The Claremont Colleges highlighting the function of the arts in healing in post-genocide contemporary Cambodian society.Â
Read MoreResearch and Internships: Etelle Stephan ’18: Focusing on Fundraising to Ensure Refugee Rights
As a philosophy, politics, and economics (PPE) major, Etelle Stephan ’18 sought a summer internship that would combine her academic interests. Her search led her to Asylum Access, a nonprofit organization based in Oakland, California, that works to advance refugee rights in their countries of asylum. Asylum Access’ goal is for refugees to live safely, work freely, and have access to education for their children in order to build a better life.
Read MoreÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµ Announces Fall 2017 Season of Scripps Presents Public Events Series
Scripps Presents at ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµ in Claremont, Calif., has announced its fall 2017 public events season featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Junot DÃÂaz, musician and author Art Garfunkel, editor-actress-writer-style guru Tavi Gevinson, and writers and scholars Kwame Anthony Appiah, Danielle Allen, Jac Jemc, Carina Chocano, plus concerts showcasing contemporary musicians La Misa Negra, Meklit, and La Victoria.
Read MoreScripps Presents: Spring 2017 Season Highlights Video
In 2016–17, Scripps Presents brought the world to Scripps and Scripps to the world, hosting timely, thought-provoking conversations about art, politics, and the American experience. Here are a few highlights from the Spring 2017 season.
Read MoreEun Ji Chung ’06 Named “35 Under 35” in Bioengineering
ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµ alum Eun Ji Chung ’06 has been named in the prestigious “35 Under 35” listing of chemical engineers by the AIChE Foundation.
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