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June 19, 2017

25 Years of Getty Multicultural Undergraduate Internships at the Williamson Gallery of ÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏÕ¾

For the 25th consecutive year, the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery of ÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏÕ¾ will welcome three interns funded by the Getty Foundation through its Multicultural Undergraduate Internship program. The Williamson […]

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June 16, 2017

The 5C Experience: The Awesome Ladies in Physics and Astronomy CLORG

With the number of Scripps students majoring in science topping 20 percent in recent years, it is unsurprising that College resources for science majors have increased, too—the living learning community for STEM and pre-health majors in Wilber Hall, for example, or the summer research internships offered thorough the W.M. Keck Science Department. Adding to the mix, the 5C student club Awesome Ladies in Physics and Astronomy (ALPHA).

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Naomi Schroff-Mehta ’18 Presents Her Research at the L.A. Neurological Society

ÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏÕ¾ Class of 2018 student Naomi Schroff-Mehta presented in May 2017 at the LA Neurological Society her undergraduate research on pair-bonding. Pair-bonding is a major part of many animal interactions, and Schroff-Mehta says her lab was interested in understanding the neurochemical basis for this pair-bond formation, particularly in zebra finches.

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June 15, 2017

ÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏÕ¾ Honored with “Excellence in Design” Award by City of Claremont

ÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏÕ¾ has been recognized by the City of Claremont for the design of its NEW Hall residence building, which was completed in summer 2016 at the prestigious women’s college. […]

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Tracy Layden ’13 Authors SeniorHomes.com Blog Post as Director of Marketing for Alert1

ÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏÕ¾ alumna Tracy Layden ’13 recently authored a SeniorHomes.com blog post on travel tips for senior citizens as part of her work at Alert1, a company that provides medical emergency response systems to help the elderly stay safe and independent in their homes.

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June 14, 2017

The Scripps Experience: The Annual Capstone Day Soccer Game

While Capstone Day celebrates academic achievement, it has a playful side, too, thanks to Professor of French Thierry Boucquey. While helping to pilot Capstone Day in 2008, Professor Boucquey proposed capping off the events with a friendly soccer game between Scripps faculty, staff, and seniors on Scripps’ Alumnae Field.

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June 8, 2017

Prof. Bruce Coats appointed to Endowed Professorship

Dear ÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏÕ¾ Faculty and Staff, It is with pleasure that I announce the appointment of Bruce Coats, professor of art history, to the Suzanne Ely Muchnic ’62 and Paul D. Muchnic […]

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June 7, 2017

Julia Jackson ’10 is Featured in Blog For Her Wine Business Acumen

ÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏÕ¾ alumna Julia Jackson ‘10, proprietor at Jackson Family Wines, was recently featured in a radarsocial.net blog for her business acumen.

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June 1, 2017

Laspa Center for Leadership: Mikaela Gallardo and Elizabeth Galvan: Developing Resources for Elementary School Students in Nicaragua

In Bluefields, Nicaragua, a city along the Caribbean coast, rapid economic growth has improved the standard of living and increased the demand for education. Although the number of schools in Nicaragua is growing, public institutions are overcrowded and often inadequate, and many families cannot afford to send their children to private institutions. To help address the problem of children’s access to education, Mikaela Gallardo ’19 and Elizabeth Galvan ’19 used Laspa We Act Grants to work with Path of Knowledge, an organization that awards private-school tuition scholarships and provides educational support for Nicaraguan students and their families beyond the classroom.

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May 30, 2017

Class of 2017: ÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏÕ¾ Graffiti Wall: Seniors Make Their Marks

Since 1931, Scripps’ graduating seniors have participated in what has become an essential rite of passage at the College: the signing of Graffiti Wall. Each year, seniors choose a mural design from student-submitted illustrations to paint on the wall, and then the entire graduating class adds its signatures. Graffiti Wall is a visual reminder of Scripps’ history and reflects the changing tastes and attitudes of students over the decades.

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