Community Events (page 4)


September 13, 2016

EXPERIENCE, EPHEMERA, and ENVIRONMENT in Artists’ Books

Artist Irene Chan will talk about how her subject matter evolved from working with the ephemeral and the environment in Taoist philosophy to her personal experience of living as an […]

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September 1, 2016

Treasures from the Scripps Collectors’ Circle: 2012-2015 Opening

“Treasures from the Scripps Collectors’ Circle, 2012-2015,” which will run from Aug. 28 to Oct.16, is eclectic: vibrant contemporary prints, such as Scripps alumna Alison Saar’s “Snake Man,” will share […]

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Pride and Pragmatism: The Roots of Euro-ambivalence in Belgrade, Serbia

Rachel George is Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA. Her primary research focuses on changing notions of language, ethnicity, and political engagement among Serbian young […]

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Little Britain: Brexit and the Breakup of the United Kingdom

Dr. Fredrik Albritton Jonsson is an Associate Professor of British History, University of Chicago. His research interests include the British Empire, the Enlightenment, science and environmental history, political economy, and […]

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Traditional to Faux: Shibori Weaving and Dyeing

Kathleen Huntington Waln will speak about her passion for Shibori, Ikat and researching the history of the fabric arts. The art of shibori can be traced to ancient times, created […]

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CyArk: The Future of Preservation is Digital

CyArk Managing Director, Elizabeth Lee, will discuss CyArk’s origins and ongoing work to preserve at-risk sites around the world through cutting-edge technology and how CyArk helps to open the doors […]

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August 31, 2016

A Conversation about Syrian Refugees with Lina Sergie Attar

Lina Sergie Attar is the co-founder and CEO of Karam Foundation. She is a Syrian-American architect and writer from Aleppo. She co-developed Karam’s Innovative Education initiatives: the creative therapy and […]

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Fall Symposium

More than a dozen Scripps students will present findings from months of summer research. Join us in the Hampton Room for the second half of our two part series. This […]

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Welcome Back Contra Dance

Come listen to live music, make new friends, enjoy some fancy snacks from Trader Joe’s, and learn an energetic style of social folk dance that is both extremely easy and […]

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Representing and Defending Political Activists in U.S. Courts in the Age of Terrorism

Michael Deutsch will discuss the emergence of Federal and State “terrorism” laws, including sentencing enhancements, special court secrecy and security procedures and the use of Grand Jury inquisitions which target […]

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