Portraying the Self in the Anthropocene explores human experiences both locally and globally in the context of a rapidly changing physical world. In order to display the volatile, harsh, and simultaneously playful characteristics of interaction between humans and the natural world, we selected art books, prints, and photographs by a wide array of artists. We […]
The Spring 2024 Friday Noon Concert Series continues on March 22 with a performance of music by Schubert, Millay, Bonds, and Sheila Silver featuring Michaela Kelly (Scripps), soprano; and Amelia Hammond (Scripps), piano. Please visit the Friday Noon Concert webpage for current information regarding upcoming concert programs and public event protocol. • Doors open at […]
Join us for an exciting program with acclaimed author Myriam Chancy. Myriam J. A. Chancy is the author of the forthcoming novel Village Weavers (Tin House, April 2024). Her most recent novel, What Storm, What Thunder, was named a "Best Book of 2021" by NPR, Kirkus, Library Journal, the Boston Globe, and the Globe and […]
Sit down with a leading figure in STEM for a thought-provoking discussion. Stephanie Lim will outline her research and provide valuable insights into the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Whether you're a student, professional, or simply interested in STEM, this event is not to be missed. Lim is a PhD candidate at Stanford […]
Book Title & Abstract: Drawing Deportation: Art and Resistance among Immigrant Children (NYU Press, 2023) argues that immigrant children are not passive in the face of the challenges presented by U.S. anti-immigrant policies. Based on ten years of work with immigrant children in two different border states—Arizona and California— Drawing Deportation gives readers a glimpse into the lives […]
Please join us for a lecture by USC Prof. Natania Meeker on “Plants and Sex” at the Clark Humanities Museum this Thursday (March 28) at 5 PM. Sponsored by the Clark Lecture funds, Scripps’ Department of French and Francophone Studies, CMC’s Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, and the Clark Humanities Museum.
Conversation with Aleesa Pitchamarn Alexander and Jasmine Baetz 6 p.m. Thursday, March 28 Balch Auditorium Reception and Poetry Reading by Lynne Thompson 7 p.m. Thursday, March 28 Scripps Presents, in collaboration with the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery, is excited to celebrate the 79thScripps College Ceramic Annual, the longest continuous exhibition of contemporary ceramics in the […]
Join us for an engaging conversation with Madeleine Nakamura as part of the Scripps Presents @Noon Series. Nakamura is an author of queer fantasy fiction whose debut novel Cursebreakers, released in September 2023, earned a Kirkus Star and a starred review from Independent Book Review. She is based in Los Angeles, California. Nakamura will be […]
Meklit Hadero is an Ethiopian-American vocalist, songwriter, composer and former refugee, known for her electric stage presence, innovative sound and vibrant cultural activism. Meklit’s performances have taken her to renowned stages across four continents. Her last album topped world music charts across the US and Europe, and was named amongst the best of the year […]
Join us for an in-depth discussion with Mary-Alice Daniel as she shares her unique insights and experiences. Daniel was born near the Niger/Nigeria border, then raised in England and Tennessee. Mass for Shut-Ins, her first book of poetry, was released as the 117th Yale Younger Poets Prize in March 2023. Earlier in 2023, Ecco/HarperCollins published […]
